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Lemme guess... the cones fly across the room?

What's the use of that setup?

Even a little Mackie 1400 isn't going to sneeze or hiccup at the requirements of the average HT. Certainly not mine, anyway. As I recall, they're pretty darn quiet. I can't imagine one getting particularly warm when asked to deliver 75db dialogue and the occasional explosion. I guess my question is, is there some compelling reason in terms of sound quality why I wouldn't want to use one?

None I can think of... you could even use the effects loop to chuck a compressor/limiter in (for "Night Mode").

Bren R.

Oh, no. You'd want to put that in the master inserts at the board...

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They're not very user-friendly (accidentally set one in 70v constant voltage - bridged mono, hook up your speakers and watch the fun!), they're big, unattractive, require fans to keep them cool and they're off the map for anyone walking into their local Circuit City.

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That applies to most ppl out buying HT systems, but how about the no holds barred audiophiles in which such inconveniences are not inconveniences?
Lord knows enough of them exist, although probably more so on the forums than the Joe Average guy down at Circuit City.

My thinking is of course the power is absurd overkill, but they're built to withstand cigarette smoke, spilled beer and merciless punk bands. For far less than the price of (insert your esoteric boutique amp brand here), you can have three Mackies that would hide quietly over in the corner. I'm just curious as to why you don't see this more often in HT setups.

DMN - if you're running into a board, I'd seriously consider either working out just how many sources you're mixing, or considering maybe a girlfriend.

Bren R.

I thought your compressor comment was a joke (or you were just poking at me because of one of my previous posts). The boards and club days are long since gone. My girlfriend knows I'm a nerd, anyway.

Was just poking fun, and yes, I was kidding.

Bren R.

Thanks to all. I like it when you can get good listening quality without having to pay premium prices. I will stick too what I have