Wife's gonna be pissed

ken brydson
ken brydson Posts: 8,761
edited May 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Had pretty much decided on a SVS 25-31pci but when a PCPlus came up on B stock for $725 I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger. I had $50 in SVS gift certs from my mother in law from Christmas. So- $718.43 shipped!! Now for the hard part...waiting ;)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2004
    Sleeping next to your NEW SUB will be harder then sleeping next to your wife. ;)

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited April 2004
    Those SVSs have ports, right? :o

    Congrats on the new sub!
    If...
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    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2004
    Yes, don't forget those PORTS.

    LOL

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by disneyjoe7
    Yes, don't forget those PORTS.

    LOL

    Yeah and there's three of them which could come in handy depending on how long she stays pissed. I've got my speach all worked out for when she gets home tonight. She just "bought herself a new $1200 camera for mothers day" Fathers day is next month, right? :D
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  • TechChallenged
    TechChallenged Posts: 106
    edited April 2004
    Having a wife who buys her own electronic gifts is like owning Ferrari that changes its own oil. Lucky Bas*
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2004
    >>She just "bought herself a new $1200 camera for mothers day" Fathers day is next month, right?<<

    Sounds like my camera "Canon Rebel Digital" cost me like $1200 for bag / memory card / warranty, if so Sweet Camera Love it.

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    Parasound Halo A23
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    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited April 2004
    You'll never tell it apart from a regular stock PC+. Most people can't figure out why it was ever listed B-Stock. The 25-31PC+ rules with an iron fist on music and movies; great choice if you lean toward the aggressive on playback.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by disneyjoe7
    >>She just "bought herself a new $1200 camera for mothers day" Fathers day is next month, right?<<

    Sounds like my camera "Canon Rebel Digital" cost me like $1200 for bag / memory card / warranty, if so Sweet Camera Love it.

    She got a Nikon. A friend of hers has one and she fell in love with it. I have him to thank for my new toy
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    You'll never tell it apart from a regular stock PC+. Most people can't figure out why it was ever listed B-Stock. The 25-31PC+ rules with an iron fist on music and movies; great choice if you lean toward the aggressive on playback.

    I was hoping you'd say that. I didn't want to get one that was all dinged up
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Ron-P
    Those SVSs have ports, right? :o
    ROFL... I got it... :D
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • WJE
    WJE Posts: 27
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    ROFL... I got it... :D

    Yeah, but the ports are at room temperature, not 98.6F. ;)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2004
    Since when would that be a problem? ;)






    Originally posted by WJE
    Yeah, but the ports are at room temperature, not 98.6F. ;)

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    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

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    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    You'll never tell it apart from a regular stock PC+. Most people can't figure out why it was ever listed B-Stock. The 25-31PC+ rules with an iron fist on music and movies; great choice if you lean toward the aggressive on playback.



    Is this what B-stock means? It works, it just has some kind of cosmetic defect?
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  • WJE
    WJE Posts: 27
    edited May 2004
    Is this what B-stock means? It works, it just has some kind of cosmetic defect?
    B-stock could be anything from a slight cosmetic issue to even an item returned by a customer. I'd have no issue with getting such a product because usually full manufacturer warranties are provided.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Here's the update. She didn't freak out on me about the price or purchase. Now lets see how she handles the asthetics :D
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2004
    congrats Ken on the PCi +. your jaw will drop once you hear if for the first time. I think since your wife is also into electronics. i think she'll enjoy the great powerful bass too.

    I like the round tube shape of the PCi series of subs.. very pleasing to look at. You can always place it behind a plant or a screen to help hide it if it's not to her liking.

    Post your first impressions once you have the SVS set up.

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by danger boy
    congrats Ken on the PCi +. your jaw will drop once you hear if for the first time. I think since your wife is also into electronics. i think she'll enjoy the great powerful bass too.

    I like the round tube shape of the PCi series of subs.. very pleasing to look at. You can always place it behind a plant or a screen to help hide it if it's not to her liking.

    Post your first impressions once you have the SVS set up.

    Al

    I'm really looking forward to it. Unfortunately my wifes interest in electronics is limited to computers, cameras, etc. She's not real crazy about the whole "HT experience". I'm hoping the new sub will change that :D
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Well it finally arrived and I can sum it up in 2 words, HOLY CRAP!!
    This thing is freakin' huge. I'm trying to explain to the wife that this is the "baby" of the lineup.
    B stock, thumbs up. Not a mark on it. I was a little concerned when I unpacked it. There were wrinkles in the fabric but they smoothed right out.
    Haven't done much testing as of yet. Initial impressions w/o calibrations are WOW! Will post further when I get time to get everything dialed in
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    So far only knocked a clock off the wall. Thankfully it didn't break :D
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by ken brydson
    So far only knocked a clock off the wall. Thankfully it didn't break :D


    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I know who someone is having fun!
    congrats
    HBomb
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by HBombToo
    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I know who someone is having fun!
    congrats
    HBomb

    You betcha! :D
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited May 2004
    Told ya........good work, Ken. Glad it exceeded your expectations. The Plus line is brilliant.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    Told ya........good work, Ken. Glad it exceeded your expectations. The Plus line is brilliant.

    So far very pleased. Wife thinks it looks like a 30 gal garbage can in the corner :rolleyes:
    Still haven't calibrated. Once I do I'm sure I'll have some questions and I'll start a new thread with my review.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by ken brydson
    So far very pleased. Wife thinks it looks like a 30 gal garbage can in the corner :rolleyes:


    ROFLMAO!!! OMG you just made me spew water everywhere! Cough, choke. LOLOLOLOL

    Man the way you guys talk about your poor, defenseless, audio clueless wives just kills me!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by cfrizz
    ROFLMAO!!! OMG you just made me spew water everywhere! Cough, choke. LOLOLOLOL

    Man the way you guys talk about your poor, defenseless, audio clueless wives just kills me!

    Bachelor huh?:D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    That would be bachelorette!!!:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited May 2004
    Cfrizz is a girl ;)
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by cfrizz

    Man the way you guys talk about your poor, defenseless, audio clueless wives just kills me!

    hey frizz... we need a a place to vent when she shuts the checkbook down:eek:

    oooohhhhh the pain... the pain....;)

    2/3twin
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited May 2004
    Still haven't calibrated. Once I do I'm sure I'll have some questions and I'll start a new thread with my review.

    Whenever you're ready. Plenty of guys around here have graduated from the school of sub set-up and tuning and will be glad to help.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

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    Director - Technology and Customer Service
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    Originally posted by HBombToo
    hey frizz... we need a a place to vent when she shuts the checkbook down:eek:

    oooohhhhh the pain... the pain....;)

    2/3twin

    OUCH! I guess that would hurt! But on the other hand, if you were both into it, you would never have any money to spend on anything else. (say like diapers, or maybe beer) LOL! ;)
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