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#1 Bozanimal
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I tried the suggested speaker positions and it sounds awesome. Thanks guys for your advice.

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Thanks for coming back and letting us know it all worked out! Enjoy the home theater, Boz
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Size is largely a matter of preference. While many people will espouse the notion that bigger is better, it is not always the case. In fact, many people often find it can be too big, and would prefer a more appropriate size for the space. What were we talking about again? Boz
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@HadOne2Many - Most of the facepalming here is done because gamers buy "gaming" headsets and applaud their excellent quality when, in fact, better headphones are available at a lower price. This is not the case here. You bought these for specific features offered by the headphones, and finding high-quality wireless headsets is a challenge. Sennheiser doesn't even make a wireless headset. For the same reason I have recommended the Turtle Beach PX5. I had someone come by looking for a headset that would also allow him to answer calls via bluetooth without taking off his headphones. It's a very versatile piece of hardware (and you pay for it), though it's not the highest-quality audio in the world. So to you, good sir, I say enjoy your new Tritton Warheads! Happy gaming, Boz
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Is there actually any advice for the issue at hand? :PHexagon_777
Reduced volume in one speaker is usually due to one of three things: 1 - "Balance" needs to be adjusted at the amplifier 2 - Faulty connection 3 - Amplifier failure This is a physical problem, not a software problem. Updated drivers will not help. You've already done some investigation - and a good job, too - and it's definitely not a "balance" issue. Since it occurs regardless of which speaker you plug in, it's definitely a problem on the amplifier side. You can try bending the RCA cables slightly by crimping them a hair, to see if a tighter connection yields and improvement, but I very much doubt this is the issue. I'm guessing that there is a loose connection inside somewhere, such as a loose solder point or possible a short, and it is likely not able to be easily identified and fixed. Your best bet is to contact the manufacturer and replace them, though given the price I'm guessing it'd be almost silly to pay shipping to RMA them. I would say your best options are to either live with the unbalanced speakers and enjoy them at the volumes of which they are capable, or replace them. Good luck, Boz
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So- who was it that said jakes456 wasn't a successful troll, because he's trolling the bejeesus out of this thread. Seriously, the guy is comparing a Ford Fiesta with a Ferrari Testarossa. How any of you would even give his opinion credibility deserving of a rebuttal is beyond me. I am ashamed of all of you.

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Troll me once, shame on you
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In my experience it's better just to buy a 'package deal' than to build one.ultimameteora
If you're talking about buying a lot of different components at once from a dealer, this can be true. I've gotten great deals at State Street Discount and Tweeter (back when Tweeter existed). If you're talking about HTIBs (home theater in a box), though, they're generally packaged for consumers on a budget, and are often poor in terms of quality relative to what you can assemble with a bit of research. Happy gaming, Boz
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You want the Energy 5.1 Take Classic speakers. They're small, piano black, very highly rated, and absolutely wonderful. Need more incentive? Energy is under Klipsch, which also owns Mirage and Jamo, all highly-reputable brands for good reason. As for your receiver, multiple models have already been suggested, but really anything in the $400 to $500 range will offer you very good performance. I use a Yamaha receiver myself, but if you're not buying into their Aventage line, Denon and Onkyo generally offer better values. The Denon recommended by another user is excellent, but I might consider instead the Onkyo TX-NR616. Both are highly regarded, but the Onkyo offers a bit more versatility in terms of hooking up components (more digital inputs, two HDMI outputs, etc.). Between the two, this should leave you with a couple hundred bucks for accessories. You'll need sufficient speaker wire and connection cables to connect all of your devices. I'd expect at least three (and probably four) HDMI cables (cable box to receiver, Blu-ray/DVD to receiver, receiver to television, and possible your game console). You may require additional digital or analog connections if you have CD players, tape decks, etc. You'll need at least one mono RCA cable - often called a subwoofer cable - and fifty feet or more of speaker cable, either 12 or 14 gauge (14 is usually fine). Lastly, I would strongly, strongly advise you to buy a high-quality universal remote. I cannot emphasize this enough if you are introducing a home theater to someone for the first time that is not tech savvy.
The correct term is WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor :)Mozelleple112
I did some digging, and as it turns out the original term was, in fact Spouse Approval Factor. Wikipedia incorrectly lists 1988 as the publication date of "Peter McWilliams' personal electronics book" (which I actually had, oddly enough), where the term was (supposedly) originally documented. It was actually published in 1987 and printed in 1988, according to the Library of Congress. The Absolute Sound published its article using "Wife Approval Factor" a few months later. Neither term is "correct," though I prefer SAF, since it is non-gender specific. I must really not want to work today! Good luck! Boz
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Some follow-up questions: 1 - Does that budget include the cost of your new television, or is it just for the home theater? 2 - Is there a reason you picked the "slim" receiver? Is this just for the SAF (Spousal Approval Factor)? 3 - Does she prefer piano black or wood grain finish on your speakers? Happy gaming, Boz
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#9 Bozanimal
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You want the Klipsch Promedia 2.1's. Unless they are not available in your reason, it'll be the best solution for you. If you wanted to go with a 2.0 system, forget about the Gigaworks T40 and consider either the M-Audio Studiophile AV40's - which are an absolute steal on Amazon right now at $130 (normally they're $200), or the Audioengine A2's, which are about $200. All of the speakers I have linked are well-regarded not just in gaming circles, but in audiophile circles, as well. Good luck, Boz
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