[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by mdameron /img/forum/go_quote.gif Pics? Next to something for size? RCA inputs? So out of the box most people can't use them without a trip to rat shack? How long are the cables from the satellites to the sub? Can the sub go on the ground?

I wouldn't recommend putting the sub on the ground. First, the power switch and volume knob are part of the sub. Secondly, the speaker cone is unprotected so it could easily get damaged.

Size specs are on Swans' site for dimensions.

Without measuring, my guess the satellite cables are 4-5 feet in length.

 

[Logistics]

Systems like this kill me. They are just good enough to like, but cheap enough that you want to take them apart and rebuild them. Retail -- the drivers would cost you around $80-$100. As far as I'm concerned, the encosures are blue sky because you could easily build enclosures which are much better, sonically, and cosmetically if you take the time. The internal amplification is something which could be reworked. ARGH! The bottom line is, if you wanted to put together a system with the same drivers, you may as well buy the M10's and take them apart, because again, you could barely buy the raw drivers for the same price, retail. DIY itch... intensifying!

 

[Fungi]

Since the drivers don't have anything to protect them, I was thinking it'd be a good idea to wrap some speaker grill mesh/cloth/whatever over it.

 

[umcloud]

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Originally Posted by mdameron /img/forum/go_quote.gif RCA inputs? So out of the box most people can't use them without a trip to rat shack?

They come with a RCA to 1/8" plug cable.

 

[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by umcloud /img/forum/go_quote.gif They come with a RCA to 1/8" plug cable.

They did? Guess I need to look through my box again.

Or maybe that's what's rattling around loose in my sub.

 

[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since the drivers don't have anything to protect them, I was thinking it'd be a good idea to wrap some speaker grill mesh/cloth/whatever over it.

Would be a bit tricky to pull off and have it look good. I'm talking about the sub, of course. The satellites would be relatively easy.

 

[tkd90]

Are they available in Australia?

 

[warrior05]

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Originally Posted by tkd90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are they available in Australia?

I have no idea. I suggest you go to their website for dealer info.

 

[umcloud]

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Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or maybe that's what's rattling around loose in my sub.

Haha, I think the mystery may have been solved!

 

[tpc41]

well, my order got lost in the mail, but its back on track... are the rca cables it comes with worth using, or should i make some nicer ones?

 

[uraflit]

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Originally Posted by umcloud /img/forum/go_quote.gif They come with a RCA to 1/8" plug cable.

wait, they have RCA inputs and come with an RCA to 1/8" adapter?

or did you mean 1/8" to RCA adapter?

 

[warrior05]

The adapter is nothing to write home about. Radio Shack quality. The adapter is an 1/8" plug to R/L male RCAs. That way you can go from a mini-jack lineout found on many soundcards to the Swans.

 

[Logistics]

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Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif They did? Guess I need to look through my box again. Or maybe that's what's rattling around loose in my sub.

Hahaha! That's probably it! I was thinking they use an L type port instead of a straight one, and thought perhaps the other side of the L broke off.

 

[Logistics]

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Originally Posted by Fungi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since the drivers don't have anything to protect them, I was thinking it'd be a good idea to wrap some speaker grill mesh/cloth/whatever over it.

Take the face panel off and cover it in a pair of white pantyhose.

 

[kanamin]

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Originally Posted by tpc41 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered mine on Thursday, i figured for 100 bucks, they had to sound better than my current philips wal-mart speakers, plus I'm not sure if i have ever seen a better looking 2.1 setup in my life. Any more thoughts on sub placement?

Lol, are you using these?
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j1...i/PICT0851.jpg

I'm so drooling over the M10 right now, I can't decide what to burn 100 on, these, or the Audio Technica SQ5s (then again I have plenty of headphones, but that logic doesn't apply to head-fi members).