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.
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.
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?
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?
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".
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.
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.
Best bet is to ring them and see if they still sell them.
Couldn't find them at jaycar, but importdriver.com.au has them
http://vs55216.server-store.com/store/products/item253.inetstore
http://vs55216.server-store.com/store/products/item253.inetstore
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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