Audio Bookshelf Speakers

I'm trying to find speaker stands for a pair of Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers. The dimensions are 11" H x 7" W x 10-1/5" D.
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/tsi/i ndex.php?s=tsi100#tsi100

Try here.http://www.audio-video-furniture.com/Spe aker-Stands--C22.htm?src=Adwords&gcl id=CJCKgtPO_pkCFRpN5QodHTJUFg

2009-04-19 20:42:17 by mig-2107

Mid 1990#39;s Rockford Fosgate AUDIOphile speakers are not easy to come by these days...Well, I have a nice set of RFA-414 components and ...

Hello,
I recently bought a pair of Acoustic Audio GX-350 bookshelf speakers on the cheap and I need to know how I can connect them to my tv. On the back of each speaker is a red and black lever. What should I buy to power them (500 watts each).
Thank you!

To my knowledge, you cannot connect speakers directly into a television. What you need is a receiver than they hook into. The red and black levers are used for speaker cables that would go into the back of the receiver. If you are just looking for a cheap receiver check online sites like ebay.com or even amazon.

I recommend Denon, Pioneer or Onkyo when getting a receiver.

2008-12-18 10:29:11 by Mike S

Price: $199.95

It has 1" ferrorfluid-cooled solk cone tweeters for clear, pristine highs
It has 20-watt-per-channel amplifier with Calss A/B architecture
Magnetic shielding for use near computer video monitors. This unit 9900-65140-00 AV40 is configured for 120V operation and will work only for US power requirements and not in any other region.
It has 4" polypropylene-coated woofers for tight, accurate bass
Optlmage lll tweeter wave guides for superior imaging and detail

I have a couple of Polk Audio bookshelf speakers that I'm trying to use with a new Onkyo TX-SR504 receiver. When I try to play a DVD or a CD after a while the speakers cut out.

Onkyo tech support said either my speaker wire or my speakers have a short. After trying new speaker wire, and connecting the speakers individually, the sound still cuts off after anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. So, I guess the speakers have shorted...

I'm not very savvy with electricity or electronics. Just curious how the speakers may have short-circuited so I can avoid it in the future.

Also just seeking a second opinion. Does it sound like my speakers short-circuited? Onkyo tech support said if the receiver was the problem, I wouldn't hear any sound at all.

Thanks for any help.
Thanks all for your suggestions and ideas... can't believe how complicated this all is. But I will try to do some troubleshooting this weekend!

Thanks again.
thanks to everyone who gave their advice. it was *all* useful... going to be tough to pick a best answer.

As for the receiver, I've decided to return it and try a new one. Everything seems to point to the Onkyo, particularly after the heat, wiring, and other knowledge shared here.

Thanks again.

Perhaps someone can correct me if I am wrong but although it is common to experience a short circuit in speaker wire it is not very common to have a short circuit in the speakers themselves. A short circuit occurs in an audio system when positive and negative charges meet, interrupting the way the current was supposed to flow and causing an undesirably high current flow from the amplifier. This usually happens when the positive and negative wires touch at either speaker or amplifier terminals. It is possible for there to be a short circuit inside of a speaker but if this is the problem it can be repaired. I would check to make sure you have no exposed positive and negative wires touching (not even a little!). The Onkyo tech should have advised you as to how to isolate the problem. You should try some other speakers with the receiver and try the speakers on a different receiver. A possible source of your problem could be that the receiver cannot drive a 4 ohm load. Many Polk bookshelf speakers have a 4 ohm impedance. Eight ohms is the norm and the lower 4 ohm impedance causes the amplifier to work harder. Some receivers can only drive a 4 ohm speaker for a limited time before overheating and going into protect mode (no output). I would expect, however, your Onkyo to have no trouble with a pair of 4 ohm bookshelf speakers. As for the Onkyo tech...I am sure Onkyo has a very skilled staff, but I am also sure that standard procedure is to get customers to look at every other possible source of a problem before concluding the source of their problem is in the Onkyo product. Unless one of the experienced techs that sometimes answer questions here rules out the receiver as a possible source of trouble I would not assume that all is well with your receiver until you have checked to see if your speakers cause a similar problem with a different receiver.

2007-04-21 13:38:39 by Babu Chicorico

Price: $74.99 $59.95

Fits most Bookshelf style speakers
Tilt angle +/-7 degrees; swivel +/-90 degrees
Steel construction
50 lb. max weight load
Adjustable side clamping design forspeakers 5.5"-11" wide

I have a pair of Athena AS-B1.2 and they are phenomenal, they cost just over $100/pair. Flat response across the board, but lacking a bit in the bass department. Any recommendations on upgrades? I've heard the AV123 and Ascend brand speakers are unmatched. I'm driving this with a Zhaolu D/A and a Trends Audio low power amp, this will primarily be for music. Thanks!

i can't say what is the best but i will give you recommendations i have heard just about all of these speakers, i love speakers from Brittan and England they have a very neutral sound and flat frequency response, Which in my opinion is the best sound there is. but anyways here are some recommendations i have for you.



http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.as px?infid=1065&sc=hf


Wharfedale Evolution 2 10

http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/wharf edale-evo2-10-bookshelf.html

KEF XQ1

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/f eatures/548999335

Bowers & Wilkins CM1 Bookshelf

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.as px?infid=1065&sc=hf

i own a pair of KEF Bookshelf speakers and there Phenomenal so i would recomend KEF to you.



also these speakers dont fit in the neutral sound category, but i listened to them before buying my speakers, And i must say there a really nice sounding speaker.



Definitive Technology Studio Monitor 450

http://www.abtelectronics.com/product/14 354.html

2007-08-23 11:47:03 by Dave C

My TV is connected to my cable box via HDMI. RCA jacks going from cable box to receiver...Should I bypass cable box and go from TV to receiver? Also - I do not have a surround sound set-up, just two bookshelf speakers. Guess I could always turn TV volume all the way down but it would be nice if the sounds were synced up.

TV Guy is right about the TV and receiver processing the sound differently. As a result, the only way to get rid of the echo effect you speak of is to go to the receiver from the TV rather than the cable box. This will allow you to use both the TV and the stereo system in sync. However, the TV speakers will degrade the overall sound quality (provided you have a decent stereo) and it will muddy up your stereo imaging. Still, some people with 2 channel systems like to use the TV at low volumes just to fill in the gap created by the lack of a center channel speaker.

2007-06-14 22:50:20 by Darrell C