No. Using instrument cables to connect your speakers can result in intermittent power loss, amp oscillation and speaker damage, as well as rendering the cables useless for any purpose. We recommend using 18-gauge or heavier speaker cables.

No. Using instrument cable to hook up your speakers can cause intermittent power loss, cause your amp to oscillate and damage the amp and/or your speakers. Please use 18 gauge cable or heavier (16, 14, or 12).

First take a look at the wattage of your amplifier. Figure a minimum of 20 watts of power per pair of speakers. Divide the wattage of the amplifier by 20 watts per pair to find the maximum number of speaker pairs that can be impedance matched for the amplifier. (Example: 100 amplifier - divided by - 20 watts per room = up to 5 pair of impedance matched speakers.)

Yes, by which we mean that your choice of speaker cable will influence to some degree the amount of detail and transparency you achieve. All speaker cables are filters, to a greater of lesser extent. Some people even opine that cables are a sort of tone control. It’s an interesting thought. cables do of course have an influence on our bass too. We don’t recommend any specific cable. We suggest that in collaboration with a co-operative retailer, you experiment.

Yes, however you must be able to pass the speaker signal from your amp through the Cabbone and then to the two sets of speakers. Most high-end combo amps will be equipped to do this.

It is relatively easy to connect a HSU subwoofer to certain computer sound cards. These sound cards have a dedicated subwoofer output. Without a subwoofer output on the card, it is still possible to hook up a VTF or STF-3 subwoofer, since these subwoofers have stereo inputs. Use a Radio Shack splitter/adapter (one 1/8-inch stereo male to two 1/8-inch stereo female). Take the stereo 1/8-inch output from the computer sound card.

Nope. You probably won't try this more than once. The cable between your guitar and amp (or effects) has to be shielded to prevent picking up noise (electromagnetic radiation from lights, motors, radio, etc). If you use unshielded cable (such as 99.9999% of all speaker cable) this noise will get amplified and drown out your guitar signal in a horrible flood of sonic mayhem.

Not a good idea. It might work for a while, but it's risky. Especially if you are pushing high power through a cable with a small center conductor, you risk either an open circuit when the conductor dies, or more likely melted insulation as the inner conductor gets hot, resulting in a short circuit. Neither is very good for your amp. Also, the additional capacitance in the cable will adversely affect the impedance your amp sees.

I like small 1x12 or 2x12 ported cabinets because they are easy to transport, and they have a balanced sound with plenty of bass. Mesa-Boogie makes 1x12 cabinets like these.

You can use amplifiers made by other makers, but the transitional characteristics of ECLIPSE system components, including the amplifier, are all optimised to faithfully reproduce the characteristics of the source sound. From this point of view, it is better to use an Eclipse amplifier.

The speaker stands are designed to position the speakers to provide the best sound experience for a listener seated at a computer. The stands assist in delivering a natural balance of high and low frequencies to your ears. When you unpack your system, you'll find the stands assembled for your convenience. Bose recommends you use them, but if you choose not to, they are easily detached. Place the speakers as close to ear level as possible.

No. The JDV is not a load box. This means that you must connect the amp to a load 1st (like a speaker) and then you can connect the JDV to the load.

For the best speaker damping and least amount of power loss you will want to use the heaviest gauge that is practical. The length of the speaker wire should be considered when considering wire gauge. The shorter the run, the smaller gauge you can use with minimum power and damping factor loss. The longer the run, the heavier gauge you will need to minimize power and damping factor loss. You will also want to consider the size of power amplifier you are using.

For especially loud conversations, ChatterBlocker may be more effective over headphones. However, prolonged headphone listening can be uncomfortable and can cause hearing fatigue. Often, ChatterBlocker can be surprisingly effective over speakers at low to moderate levels, without disturbing your neighbors.

Speakers are still being accepted for review. However, most speaking positions are filled. Please send your request, along with your press kit to FCEDA, Attention Events Department, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450, Vienna, Virginia 22182.

Toastmasters International is a worldwide, non-profit, educational organization devoted to developing people's public and interpersonal communication and leadership skills. The first Toastmasters club was started at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley in 1924. Since then, nearly 4 million men and women have enjoyed the benefits of Toastmasters membership. The organization currently has approximately 175,000 members in 8,800 Toastmasters clubs in 70 countries.

Towson University has a wide range of instruments that band members can use throughout the Marching Band season. If you will need to use school instrument other than a percussion instrument or a sousaphone, please make sure you have contacted the Director of the TIGER Marching Band, Mr. John Miliauskas at jmiliauskas@towson.edu or by phone at 410.704.5449. The Towson University TIGER Marching Band plays exclusively on Yamaha brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

Unfortunately OCTOPUS cannot currently be run over a 'home run' Cat5 network, however the OPUS 500 Series Multi-Room Entertainment System can be adapted to run over this cabling pattern. Click here to read more about the Opus 500 Series.

No, you do not. It was Bob Taylor who said, "A long time ago, some guy figured out that if you keep spraying and sanding a guitar, you can make it really shiny. We need to exhume that guy and shoot him!" While nitrocellulose lacquer has become "traditional" and a mirror-like lacquer finish is the standard, there are many other finish options including waterbased/waterborne lacquers, French polish/shellac, varnish, and various oil-based finishes like Tru Oil.