How does this center perform in a entertainment center. I'm concerned about not giving the bass radiator enough room to breath.
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I actually sent back the 8040 and got the 8060 because I wanted better bass response. I have the 8040 towers for my left and right channels and love them, but I feel the center needed more umph. Definitive rcommends either the 8040 or the 8060 to pair up with the 8040 towers so I just decided my center was worth the extra monies and I was RIGHT! If you don't have the money for the 8040 center then I personally would save up till you do. To answer your question though, the 8040 center sounds good but isn't as dynamic as I thought it would be.
340282
P.S. I only have 4" on top of my center for breathing room. It only needs front and above for sound dispersal.
340283
This is a wonderful center channel. You don't need much room for that ,it's easy to place and comes across loud and clear with the best of them.
1695486
Well, it's a fan. So it has to make noise to move the air, but that's it. I like that the base is not a separate piece like other fans I've had with rattling parts. Also, Vornado is very efficient so even on low, you can get decent moving air while listening to audio.
760511
It's a good sub I would recommend putting it in a enclosed box not vented though. Also so far I've had to replace mine every year cause the voice coil goes out in it and flips the protection on the amp.
325304
A small to medium room will do well with this product--my living area is around 18x14, and the subwoofer, when cranked all the way up FILLS the living area with rich bass and smooth highs (Pacific Rim was rattling everything). For the money this is a steal that's hard to beat. Also keep in mind to break the subwoofer in gradually (2-4 weeks) of light to medium operation--afterwards you can turn the gains up and experience awesome satellite music and movies:~)
780383
I installed an intake fan since my power supply has a 120mm fan that is providing the exhaust functionality. That setup seems to keep everything pretty cool (&lt;40 C).
1970720
I have this amp hooked up to a 4-ohm 12 inch Pioneer and it is doing great. Wherever you mount the amp make sure you have enough room under and above the amp for ventilation so it can dissipate heat. Don't flush mount it to the vehicle carpet. I built a small ply wood mounting block for mine with about 3/4" gap between the board and the bottom of the amp for air ventilation and have had no overheating issues. Hope my suggestion helps.
396684
i dont see why this amp would overheat there, i know plenty of people who install amps under the seat. plus, this is smaller than most other amps, so that seems liek it would allow even more airflow around it than other amps.mine is in an enclosed area behind a panel on the side of my boot in my mini cooper, and i live in arizona. i have never had any issues.
746342
Sorry but I don't know about the dB level. The room I'm using it in is 12x16. I would compare the noise level to that of a fan. To me it just seems like white noise.
788998
Not necessarily, should be placed where the bass Output is most pleasing to your seating arrangement. Experiment with location to take advantage of the room's acoustic response. Check the internet for hints on subwoofer placement for much more and better advice than there is room for here...
1091733
All there is is a little fan to cool it. I have a smaller one in the living room. Yes, when I'm in the kitchen with the 11 cu ft, I'm aware of the fan being on which assures me it is working. It isn't on often. The sound is not a bit bothersome like the last refrg/combo I had. (not Danby) It was the combo that made it so noisy.
519135
Generally they always tell you to try to move these types of speakers into a corner. However, given that it wasn't practical to do that in the room that I have the Sonos Sub. I have it in the middle of the room and believe me it is pretty powerful and I don't have any bass loss. I am not pushing it at all. They supply a way to configure it pretty easily. I have from time to time adjusted it depending if I am switching from rock to classical which I might push it up a bit more. I don't think you will have to worry about the placement at all. That being said when it comes to music and sound everyone has different tastes. i don't think you will be disappointed with the performance wherever you locate it Generally they always tell you to try to move these types of speakers into a corner. However, given that it wasn't practical to do that in the room that I have the Sonos Sub. I have it in the middle of the room and believe me it is pretty powerful and I don't have any bass loss. I am not pushing it at all. They supply a way to configure it pretty easily. I have from time to time adjusted it depending if I am switching from rock to classical which I might push it up a bit more. I don't think you will have to worry about the placement at all. That being said when it comes to music and sound... » Read More Generally they always tell you to try to move these types of speakers into a corner. However, given that it wasn't practical to do that in the room that I have the Sonos Sub. I have it in the middle of the room and believe me it is pretty powerful and I don't have any bass loss. I am not pushing it at all. They supply a way to configure it pretty easily. I have from time to time adjusted it depending if I am switching from rock to classical which I might push it up a bit more. I don't think you will have to worry about the placement at all. That being said when it comes to music and sound everyone has different tastes. i don't think you will be disappointed with the performance wherever you locate it « Show Less
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The enclosure is fairly large compared to most which will most likely exceed the required cubic feet of space most subs require. I've found that the extra space can sometimes help with bass tone response depending on your config and type of music. Bottom line, I'd say yes, ir week work.
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I have 1 in a standard sealed enclosure and it is AMAZING. Very clean crisp bass with plenty of power. The shop I had it installed at actually started carrying these subs to sell after hearing the power this sub had in a small enclosure with only 800w pushing. I would make the switch IF crisp bass is what your after (I listen to all kinds of music and need it to compliment rap/rock/pop/dub step). If shaking the vehicle next to you is your only goal go ported.
1588259
well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones from "Coolerguys."But, so far I have not noticed what I consider "excessive" heat." well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones... » Read More well, ventilation is always key for an amplifier.So far, and this is after a week, I have not noticed excessive heat.However, I have my main speakers running off a separate power amp via the 773's pre-amp outputs.Both my power amp and the 773 do feel "Warm," but I wouldn't call it excessive.I do have them in an open TV stand with no glass doors and large cutouts in the back.About one inch of space above the top of the unit773 has two USB ports on it, so if I notice excessive heat I plan on purchasing small USB powered vent fans like the ones from "Coolerguys."But, so far I have not noticed what I consider "excessive" heat." « Show Less
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Hello. I have it in a similar sized room and on the merits of performance, no, it is appropriate and works well. The only gripe/issue I have overall is this center channel speaker is MUCH larger than I anticipated. You need to match it above a TV no smaller than 65"; It needs to be mounted above the TV or if your TV itself is mounted, ensure you have ample room beneath your TV. In general it isn't as eye-appealing as I would have imagined but in terms of performance, I have mine set with Yamaha 7.1 entertainment system and it is clean and crisp for a center channel! Hope that helps! Hello. I have it in a similar sized room and on the merits of performance, no, it is appropriate and works well. The only gripe/issue I have overall is this center channel speaker is MUCH larger than I anticipated. You need to match it above a TV no smaller than 65"; It needs to be mounted above the TV or if your TV itself is mounted, ensure you have ample room beneath your TV. In general it isn't as eye-appealing as I would have imagined but in terms of performance, I have mine set with Yamaha 7.1 entertainment system and it is clean and crisp for a center channel! Hope that helps!
24217
I have the XBR4 40" and must admit I sometimes watch with low volumein the late hrs and the fan noise does annoy me. I guess I've gotten used toit. I also realize that if it didn't have the cooling fans, the life of the set would be shorter.
642922
Great question! The amp is well vented, but I don't know if there is a cooling fan or simply vented. I have never heard any ambient or mechanical noise in the unit. I have now purchased 3 systems because of their portability, simplicity, and clean sound. There are better and louder systems available, but for us this is the perfect little set up.