_Other_ than Best Buy, how/where would one obtain a replacement car audio system near Durham, NC? I have no idea where to shop. I'm OK with installing it myself if it's not too involved, but installed is good too.
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posted by amtho
on May 1, 2013 -
7 answers
My dad recently gave me his mid '70s-era receiver. It's a Kenwood KR-5600 (
here's a photo). I've got it up and running and it mostly sounds great to my ears, but the sound sometimes fluctuates (cutting/fading in and out) when I'm playing my turntable through it (a Toshiba SR-F770 direct drive...nothing fancy).
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posted by The Card Cheat
on Apr 29, 2013 -
7 answers
I have an overabundance of stereo/home theater equipment and I need to simplify. Is it possible to hook a second pair of stereo speakers up to an existing 5.1 system in some way? The receiver does NOT have a second zone.
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posted by 40 Watt
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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The circuit that runs my aftermarket Pioneer stereo is draining the car's battery at a rate of 30-50 mA when the car is off. Faceplate on/off doesn't make a difference. Is this within normal range?
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posted by qxntpqbbbqxl
on Apr 16, 2013 -
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In past questions (
1,
2), I've described my stereo setup and my desire to build a stereo tube amp. I have no worries about actually
building the kit amp, but I'm not sure what I'd do with all my speakers. In thinking about this, I realized I don't know much about my stereo in the first place. Can you help me understand what it actually
means to have a stereo amp?
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Apr 11, 2013 -
2 answers
Ever since the DVD age began, I've noticed that music and sound effects in movies are always WAY louder than the dialogue. It's really annoying. Will a properly configured surround sound system fix this? What is the right way to set up surround sound speakers? Are sound bars any good?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Mar 11, 2013 -
12 answers
The last time I bought a stereo, Reagan was president. I don't know if they're even called stereos any more. Please help me figure out what I want and how to set it up.
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posted by The corpse in the library
on Feb 2, 2013 -
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I have a 1995 Toyota Corolla Conquest who's factory standard radio has just died (I think). It made a slight noise last night and cut out, and is now just flashing 01:00 on the clock with no buttons responding at all. I thought maybe the fuse had blown so I checked the radio fuse, but it doesn't look to have blown (something I suspected as a time keeps flashing on the display and I thought a blown fuse wouldn't allow any electronics to work). Also the cigarette lighter still works and that is connected/part of the radio fuse.
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posted by sunshine arakhan
on Jan 31, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for decent audiophile speakers (for music) that can be mounted on a wall.
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posted by UbuRoivas
on Jan 30, 2013 -
8 answers
I'm looking to assemble a home stereo for dirt cheap. What do I need to know and how can I get the most ♪ for the least $?
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posted by Scientist
on Dec 5, 2012 -
17 answers
We need a new TV / home entertainment setup. Hoping for specific product recommendations.
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posted by shothotbot
on Nov 18, 2012 -
3 answers
My computer is connected via HDMI to the flatscreen TV in my living room. There has to be a better way to listen to my music than through TV speakers. Help me out.
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posted by anthropomorphic
on Nov 15, 2012 -
14 answers
What's the cheapest/simplest way for me to run sound from my iPod/laptop (3.5mm jack) to a stereo (RCA) about 20 feet away? If it were a shorter distance I'd just get a standard audio cable, but I'm worried that something like
this will lose a lot of signal/fidelity.
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posted by Marquis
on Aug 14, 2012 -
15 answers
A longtime dream has come true and I now own a classic console turntable stereo (Sears Silvertone) but I have some questions about replacement styli and more. Help me make the most of this beautiful wooden music machine.
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posted by Senor Cardgage
on Jul 21, 2012 -
5 answers
I have a pair of vintage Bose 501 speakers that have worked great for the past five years. They are connected to a vintage Yamaha CR-820 receiver. A while ago, my favorite toddler pushed all the buttons on the receiver and the speakers stopped working. She came over again, pushed a bunch of buttons and it started working again. Next time: bunch of pushes, stopped. Now no button pushing seems to matter... is it broken?
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posted by 10ch
on Jun 22, 2012 -
6 answers
I need a new amplifier/receiver for music and TV/home-cinema. I've looked at the Onkyo "network" range, especially entry level around £350-£400, but I am sure I could get my hands on an amp from a few years ago with all the features I desire, and save a bundle. I'd really appreciate your advice.
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posted by 0bvious
on May 8, 2012 -
3 answers
What TV and digital antenna do I buy? Please drag me kicking and screaming into the semi-modern era of television viewing. I want to watch TV, not pay for cable and have the sound travel through my vintage stereo.
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posted by fieldtrip
on Apr 19, 2012 -
16 answers
Advice needed: how to put together a DIY, on-the-cheap home music system where I can listen to my music from any room in the house?
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posted by zooropa
on Mar 10, 2012 -
13 answers
My stereo system was in storage at my parents' house for several years. When I went home to reclaim it, we discovered that they'd allowed a local junk removal service to take it away! Now I need a new system, and I don't even know where to begin.
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posted by 1adam12
on Mar 9, 2012 -
13 answers
What devices/components do we need to store our music library centrally and access it throughout the house? Also, what's a good wireless speaker solution?
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posted by ottereroticist
on Dec 17, 2011 -
12 answers
Anyone have any suggestions on an easy-to-use stereo? We want to buy a system for our out-of-state mother, who not unexpectedly is not very technical. Are there any systems that have a very simple user interface? I'm basically looking for the "jitterbug" of stereos.
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posted by razdrez
on Dec 7, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm technology speak impaired. Is there a wireless ... thing ... of some kind that we can somehow attach to our old (but terrific sound quality) stereo system so I can stream music to it from my phone or laptop?
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posted by anastasiav
on Nov 25, 2011 -
26 answers
I have 300gb of music, a house, several Mac laptops, a Mac G5, a router, two iphones, an ipad, and several external HDs where the music is stored. I would like to be able to play music anywhere in my house, control it wirelessly without the laptops and update libraries as well as all my devices with whatever I like anywhere in the house, without having to drag out the external USB HD to plug into various laptops like I do now. I'm willing to buy equipment to let this happen. Bonus if it lets me move movies onto a USB stick to plug into my nifty new tv. Details under the fold.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 19, 2011 -
14 answers
Help an audio noob figure out what kind of sound system would be good enough to play music at a small party in a large space. Would a home audio system be sufficient?
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posted by zosime
on Oct 18, 2011 -
7 answers
Does a minimalist but high-quality stereo receiver exist? For me, the ideal receiver would have the essential inputs and outputs with a focus on the latest technology instead of every input for every occasion. It would only need to be 2.1 but 5.1 would be Ok. It would be beautifully designed. And it would likely be a bit expensive. It would essentially be the 'Macbook Air' of receivers. Does anything like this exist?
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posted by verevi
on Sep 10, 2011 -
21 answers
Why does the factory stereo in my 2002 Ford Escape (AM/FM stero, 4 speaker, six disk changer) randomly change stations and randomly change or eject CD's?
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posted by imjustsaying
on Aug 16, 2011 -
3 answers
An idle stereo upgrade question: If I were to upgrade any part of my stereo system, would I get more bang for the buck upgrading my receiver, my speakers, or it would it probably not make a difference given my listening habits? Details on my setup inside.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Aug 15, 2011 -
12 answers
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: What are my options with the built-in UConnect hands-free system if I want to switch the stereo?
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posted by thebriguy72
on Jun 3, 2011 -
3 answers
Why, when remastering old movies, do they record new sound effects to dub over the original audio?
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posted by koolgiy
on Apr 2, 2011 -
5 answers
I bought a budget receiver (Pioneer VSX-50) about 5 years ago. I had no problem with it until a few days ago, when I head a pop when I turned it on, and since then all audio is gone. Is this worth trying to fix?
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posted by bjrubble
on Mar 21, 2011 -
6 answers
