Recent content by john_dikeman

Thanks for all the info! So, I'd actually pulled the trigger on the Rel Quake, was supposed to pick it up Wednesday, and the seller wrote and said when he turned it up loud there was a weird hum. So I cancelled that sale. What's still around that I'm considering: BK XLS200 BK XLS300, slightly...

OK, I checked the manual for the Quake... It says this: The high level, unbalanced, dual channel (stereo) input is via a Neutrik Speakon connector which is connected to the power amplifier’s left and right channel speaker terminals. This has the advantage of ensuring that the REL receives...

The REL Quake doesn't have speaker level inputs.

I also see a REL Storm 3 which has stereo inputs. Maybe that's better...?

Noob question about the Quake. I see it only has a mono RCA input. The Arcam amp I have doesn't have a dedicated sub out, only a stereo pre-amp out. If I just connect the left to the Quake will it default to a mono signal?

What about a REL Quake Mark 2? I see that locally for 200...

In that case should I be looking at even cheaper options? I wouldn't be upset if I spent closer to 100. Not upset at all.

For instance I see a Focal Electra SW 900 for around 500 euros nearby. I could maybe get it a bit cheaper. Or should I just go for a SVS SB1000? I've been reading very good things about those.

Ok thanks!

Thanks for the info. To be honest, I'm such a NOOB I don't understand too much of that. Other than it does look like there's a decent output down to around 55 - 60 hz.... (?) But my main point is that these are decent speakers that sound great quite low, so I don't need a sub that is focused on...

Hello all! I'm new here and I'm curious if anyone has suggestions for a subwoofer that would fit my situation. Ideally I'd rather get something used, perhaps an old model, that I could pick up locally, ie Belgium or Netherlands. I am currently running Focal Aria 906 speakers with an Arcam A18...

Just for the record... Managed to find an Arcam A18 and Kef Q100 speakers locally for around 650 euros. I don't know if some other set up could have been better, but I am completely satisfied. To my non-audiophile-though-profesional-musician ears, I think it sounds fantastic. Thanks for the...

Funny, I was at that gig. Yeah Steve is a monster! Been great being on the road with him a few days. Another close connection, have you checked out Tomas Järmyr? He's the new drummer in Zu. I first met Dirk Serries, the guitarist from these trios, from him. Incredible young drummer. Back to...

Thanks Vladimir! I must say I'm pretty shocked someone on here knows this music, obscure as it is.... There is a bit of audio you can hear here: http://www.junodownload.com/products/john-dikeman-steve-noble-dirk-obscure-fluctuations/2878349-02/ And if you don't know Onno Govaert you should...

Ha haven't played with Paal. about to play with Steve Noble though!