Hi guys,   posting this here cos it seems DIY (well i want to do it diy). been googling and such, but so tired cannot find anything related (i am a zombie tonight)   I want to upgrade my 30gb ipod to a 240gb hard drive and i know i need a bigger case for it (not an issue) but am really...

Hi guys, as the title suggests, what is the difference really between powered vs non-powered subwoofers?   I get the main reason of built in amplifiers, but is there much difference in sound if they are powered or not?   The main reason i ask is, found a couple on ebay (and yes i do need...

Hi guys,   I have tried to research this as much as possible but can't seem to "voice" my problem enough.   I want to connect this subwoofer: In the top left of the latter image is a 5.1 input.   To this amplifier (yamaha RX V430)     The RCAs in the picture of the...

Bit of a newbie at this but i need some help:   Just got a powered sub with amp (5.1) system, but it only has a 5.1 input. I need a way of getting from that to an RCA   I have no idea about decoders or anologue and digital stuff. So if there is any help please keep it simple for me.  ...

Hi guys, was just wondering what these cans were, i'd love a set of them, almost bought some similar in shape a while ago (they were wooden) but got sniped, cannot remember what those were called. anyway, any simialr types or places i could get some would be greatly appreciated. I guess they...

Hi guys, have a problem   Currently using HP laptop>3.5mm/RCA>AWA Mini HiFi system (2.0)     Wondering what the best path for upgrading would be? I don't have a massive budget <$200 would be ideal.   But should i go for a new 2.0 system, a cheap amp (are retros any good for...

Hey guys, I must say i LOVE this site, must have clocked up nearly 8hrs a day over the past week on here. its just so good!   To the point: New laptop soon, along the levels of a HP DV6-3032TX 15.6" Would like a new sound system to go with it. Don't flame me but i have a budget set up with...