I have 5 spare channels--What do I do with them?

mikejz84 · 29th November 2003, 04:42 PM

I just picked up a Pioneer VSX-D498 receiver for $10. The bad news is that it is broken, the Surround sound processing is dead on the unit--however the unit has a 5 channel direct in and it that works just fine. I figure that in all odds I will not be able to sell it for much seeing that it only half works.

So here is the question---I have Five 80 Watt channels and I would like some suggestions on how I can use it in my current HT (Which is 7.1 with a better receiver already driving them). My current idea is to use the five channels to drive five bass shakers, I am just seeking any other suggestions as to what do with this excess power or other fun projects I could use in my HT with these extra channels.

p.s. The unit is rated down to 6Ohm--So I think I should be able to push it to 4ohm if I keep the volume down, right? I really have no experence with pioneer stuff.

Nappylady · 29th November 2003, 10:30 PM

What a coincidence. Last month I blew up an amp that was using Pioneer chips. The chips died without even turning the thermal paste brown--a pretty poor showing. If you ask me, I say those chips have a glass jaw.

In any case, that's a useful thing to have around, 5 channels of amplification rated to 6 ohms... though I wouldn't buy 80 watts for a second... Consider using it for an intercom system, maybe?

HeatMiser · 30th November 2003, 01:27 AM

Dp you have any need for a new sound system for your computer? I've been trying to plan a system like that for myself (wanting 4 channels for gaming, but of a quality sufficient to listen to music at least in the front pair) and a few channels of inexpensive amplification would come in VERY handy to match a set of compact homemade speakers to replace the usual crap "multimedia speaker system".

michael · 30th November 2003, 02:19 AM

you could pick up a cheap DVD player with a decoder built in and use some diy satelites and a a small diy sub, then give it as a gift, they would never know that it didnt work as it should.

Timn8ter · 1st December 2003, 06:36 PM

Quote:

My current idea is to use the five channels to drive five bass shakers,

I like your idea.

My BassShakers

Jye · 3rd December 2003, 04:30 AM

Is it possible to get any bass shakers in Australia, they look like fun

michael · 3rd December 2003, 06:09 AM

jaycar has them in the 2002 catalogue, they cost $24.95 and are rated at 18wrms. They call them a Subsonic Actuator (Aura Shaker Motor Assembly).
Best bet is to ring them and see if they still sell them.

Jye · 3rd December 2003, 10:50 PM

Couldn't find them at jaycar, but importdriver.com.au has them

http://vs55216.server-store.com/stor...m253.inetstore

SkinnyBoy · 3rd December 2003, 11:09 PM

Jaycar had the whol backpacks, with shakers, an amp, and a plugpack that gave 11.5volts AC X 2 @ 1.25 amps for $10 a while ago... they are back upto $29 now however..

but its still better to buy the whole thing, rather than just the shaker... they only paid like $3 each for them...

29th November 2003, 04:42 PM	#1
mikejz84 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: sarasota, fl	I have 5 spare channels--What do I do with them? I just picked up a Pioneer VSX-D498 receiver for $10. The bad news is that it is broken, the Surround sound processing is dead on the unit--however the unit has a 5 channel direct in and it that works just fine. I figure that in all odds I will not be able to sell it for much seeing that it only half works. So here is the question---I have Five 80 Watt channels and I would like some suggestions on how I can use it in my current HT (Which is 7.1 with a better receiver already driving them). My current idea is to use the five channels to drive five bass shakers, I am just seeking any other suggestions as to what do with this excess power or other fun projects I could use in my HT with these extra channels. p.s. The unit is rated down to 6Ohm--So I think I should be able to push it to 4ohm if I keep the volume down, right? I really have no experence with pioneer stuff.

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29th November 2003, 10:30 PM	#2
Nappylady diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salt Lake City	What a coincidence. Last month I blew up an amp that was using Pioneer chips. The chips died without even turning the thermal paste brown--a pretty poor showing. If you ask me, I say those chips have a glass jaw. In any case, that's a useful thing to have around, 5 channels of amplification rated to 6 ohms... though I wouldn't buy 80 watts for a second... Consider using it for an intercom system, maybe?

30th November 2003, 01:27 AM	#3
HeatMiser diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Washington State, USA	Dp you have any need for a new sound system for your computer? I've been trying to plan a system like that for myself (wanting 4 channels for gaming, but of a quality sufficient to listen to music at least in the front pair) and a few channels of inexpensive amplification would come in VERY handy to match a set of compact homemade speakers to replace the usual crap "multimedia speaker system".

30th November 2003, 02:19 AM	#4
michael diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide Hills	you could pick up a cheap DVD player with a decoder built in and use some diy satelites and a a small diy sub, then give it as a gift, they would never know that it didnt work as it should.

3rd December 2003, 04:30 AM	#6
Jye diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia	Is it possible to get any bass shakers in Australia, they look like fun

3rd December 2003, 06:09 AM	#7
michael diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide Hills	jaycar has them in the 2002 catalogue, they cost $24.95 and are rated at 18wrms. They call them a Subsonic Actuator (Aura Shaker Motor Assembly). Best bet is to ring them and see if they still sell them.

3rd December 2003, 10:50 PM	#8
Jye diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia	Couldn't find them at jaycar, but importdriver.com.au has them http://vs55216.server-store.com/stor...m253.inetstore

3rd December 2003, 11:09 PM	#9
SkinnyBoy Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Adelaide, Australia	Jaycar had the whol backpacks, with shakers, an amp, and a plugpack that gave 11.5volts AC X 2 @ 1.25 amps for $10 a while ago... they are back upto $29 now however.. but its still better to buy the whole thing, rather than just the shaker... they only paid like $3 each for them...

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