bm5a near feild active studio moniters in my recording studio

thanks

ROCKETS, 7.1 set-up, going on 6 years now and still are a blast!

for my front and center speakers i have dcm cx 17s, for surround i have vintage bose 201 series2, my sub is a polk psw 303, all of these speakers are driven by a denon 3802 receiver, toshiba dvd/vcr combo for movies, all speakers are spl adjusted plus a rca 52 inch screen tv next month i will add two more speakers to my set up since the denon is capable of 7.1, i managed to get this set up after hurricane katrina wipe me out couple of years ago, so now i guess you can call this my mississippi redneck setup , since i moved out of that fish bowl down south

Dynaudio Contour S5.4,S3.4,center SCX,Contour 3.3,Contour 1.1
Klipsch RF7's two pairs,RB5's,center RC7...old Quintet(in the closet)
Totem ROKK,TABU
Paradigm Studio 60,ATOM,MICRO(somewhere in a closet)

Subs no lets forget subs...too many.

L-R Kef Reference 203/2
Center Kef xq50
Rear Chario Academy 2
Pro Audiolab Q
Power amp Parasound 5*250
CD Advance Acoustic 203ii

Front Polk LSi25 towers

Center Polk LSiC

Rear Polk LCi-RTS100

Back rear Polk LSi7

Just upgraded from Elite VSX94THX to Denon AVP-A1HDCI and PIO-A1HDCI

I am one happy a/v camper.

-Robert

Fronts: Canton Vento 890 DC
Center: Canton Vento 855
Surr: Canton Vento 820
Sub: Canton Vento AS 850 SC

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR905
DVD-Player: Pioneer DV-LX50

Upstairs (living room):
4 Tannoy System 600's

Basement (theater):
Fronts: EV Sentry 100A with the AMP bypassed
Center: No-name bookshelf
Rears: No-name bookshelf
Sub: None

Fronts: Mission 763i towers
Center: Mission 70c3
Surr: Mission 700
Sub: VELODYNE ct-100

Receiver: Onkio 705b

Pair of Mission 701's waiting for the rearrange of living room to hook up to back surround.

Just put the order in for the fronts and center
Fronts: Paradigm Monitor 11's
Center: Paradigm CC-390
Surr: some old schools for now
Sub: none but soon HSU VTF2 MK3

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V663
DVD-Player: Toshiba HD-A35

first HT setup!!!

Fronts: Polk RTi8s
Center: Polk CSi3
Back Surrounds: Polk R50
Sub: eD A3-300
Receiver: Onkyo SR605

Still on the prowl for some side surrounds to fill out the 7.1.

NHT models from before the "buyout" by Recoton in 2001... Speaking of, any NHT fans should read this article -- seems NHT owns NHT once again!

http://www.stereophile.com/news/013108nht/

Anyway:

L, R -- NHT 2.5i
C -- NHT AudioCenter-1
SL-A, SL-B, SBL, SBR, SR-A, SR-B -- NHT SuperOne
Sub L, Sub R -- NHT SubTwo-i

I simply love these speakers. I'll be curious to see what they come up with now that they're back in control of their own destiny once again!

Matt

Fronts: Polk Audio RTi A9's
Center: Polk Audio CSi A6
Surrounds: Polk Audio RTi A5's
Rear Surrounds: Polk Audio RTi A3's
Sub: Velodyne DLS 4000R
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR 805

Fronts: Energy RC-30
Center: Energy RC-Mini Center
Rear Surrounds (5.1): Energy C100
Sub: Energy S-10.3

AVR: Panasonic SA-XR700

Great sound for music and movies.

Front L/R: HTD Level Two towers
Center: HTD Level Two
Surround L/R: HTD Level Two bookshelf
Subwoofer: HTD Level Two
A/V Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR605
Panasonic DMP-BD30 BD player
Toshiba 65HM167 RPTV

Sony KDL-52XBR4
Denon AVR3803
Denon DVM1805
Sony CDP-CE405
Paradigm Studio 100 v.3 Cherry Fronts Ser.30211 and 30214
Paradigm PDR 12 Black Sub Ser.33213
Spendor C-3 Cherry Center Ser.C3A00023B
Spendor S3/5 R Cherry Surrounds Ser.003615 and 003616

I originally bought the Spendors to be my fronts, but felt they didn't have enough "push". At that time I was using an old set of Bose bookshelf speakers for surrounds.

Anyone want the spendors?

Front: Polk Audio Monitor 70's
Center: Polk Audio CS2
Side Surround: Polk Audio Monitor 50's
Rear Surround: Polk Audio Monitor 30's
Sub: Velodyne DPS-10
Receiver: Onkyo 605

This is a fun thread. Right now, I have:

Fronts (L/C/R): M&K S150THX on ST-1 base (awesome base) L/R and S150C.
Rears: M&K SS150THX MkII
Sub: M&K MX200.
Pre: B&K Ref20
Amp: Sunfire Cinema Grand 200/400 wattsx5 into 8/4ohm
Pioneer 50" 720p.

But the M&K monitors are going out soon to make room for...

Fronts: Monitor Audio GS60
Center: Monitor Audio GSLCR
Rear: Monitor Audio GS20
Sub: M&K MX200
Pre: Onkyo PR-SC885p/Integra 9.8
Amp will remain unchanged... for awhile yet (I hope).

I could not pass the speakers up at the price I found, as I have some 9i (which are also on their way out) and have always enjoyed them, have heard the GR20 and cannot wait to hear the GS60. So, instead of a dedicated stereo for the 9i and HT separate with the M&Ks, all of my audio bliss will be enjoyed from my comfy TV sofa. I may be doing some crazy 2-ch preamp/bypass stuff, as I have heard some mixed reviews on the Onkyo for stereo. But I will cross that bridge when I get to it. :D

Music only:

Heavily modified (41lbs!) Spica TC-50's with SEAS tweeter and lead matrix to reduce resonance.
Kinergetics SW200 subs with 2x10" Dynaudio woofers per side, 150 watt SS amp/crossover and Kinergetics stands to accomodate the Spica's and time align with subs.
Audio Research SP9 pre
Cary SLA 70A Signature amp driving the Spica's above 100hz.
Cambridge Azur 640C CD player
Transparent Cable
API audio wedge 112 power conditioner

A/V System:

Currently, only a pair of Energy C3's driven by an Adcom 535 amp and a Boston Acoustics sub with 8" woofer. The source (pre) is the TV in which I split the signal going to the Adcom and the sub. I plan on expanding soon to an A/V receiver and surround speakers.

Heres my setup.

http://myhometheatersetup.spaces.live.com

Please feel free to comment as I'm always looking to improve my system.

I have an old set of B&W's from 99'. 601 for the surround, 602 for the front, CDMC SE center (a really large center that I have bridged), and the ASW 1000 sub, another large piece of equipment. These are great for my living room HT, I could probably get by with less, but don't want to. More would be a waste. However, I will be upgrading the rest of my gear, also from the same era.

Swan 2.1 and Ascend cbm-170, both awesome. haven't decided which to use in my music system and which to use with video. both systems will be stereo only for now.

Front L/R 804S
Center HTM3S
Surrounds DS8s
Velodyne HGS15

Not the top end of B&W, but still very nice and clean to listen to. Perhaps one day I will move up to 802D for Front L/R and HTM2D for the center.

I've had this Polk Audio setup for 4 1/2 years now. I love the sound of my system. I just upgraded my receiver and they still do not fail to impress me.

All Polk Audio
RTi70 Mains
RTi38's surround
CSi40 Center
PSW404 Sub (weakest link in the chain, but still pretty good)

I did swap out the RTi38's for a pair of TCi65 in wall speakers. I only noticed a slight difference, in sound quality. That being said I was very impressed with the in wall speakers.

At my office I have a pair of RTi38's.

Snell k5 fronts
Snell kIII surrounds
Snell XA55 center
Snell PS10 sub (soon to be replaced with DIY TC Sounds LMS4000 yippee!!)

Front: JBL Northridge E80
Center: JBL Northridge EC35
Surrounds: JBL Northridge E10
Sub: Infinity PS212

Powered by Onkyo TX-SR805

Display..........Acer PH530 on 100" 16x9 Elite Screen, 1.1gain
Source..........Toshiba HD-A20 /(Betamax):mad:
Source..........Playstation 3
Source..........DirecTV HD
Receiver........JVC RX-DP20V
Front............Klipsch RF-3 II
Center..........Klipsch RC-3
Surrounds......Klipsch RS-3
Subwoofer.....Klipsch KSW-12

front L&R: Klipsch SF-1

center: I don't like center channel speakers, to me they sound too small and out of place when not vertically aligned with the L&R, vertical allignment would place the speaker in front of the video display, I place my front speakers close to my video display for a good phantom center image, I like the audio image to track the video

main sub: Velodyne CHT-12

LFE sub: HSU Research VTF-3HO w/turbo

surrounds L,B,R: Spherex satellites hanging from the ceiling, I have an oddly shaped room

LCR- M&K S-150s
side sur.- M&K professional tripoles
bk. sur.- M&K Surround 550s
subs- SVS PB12Ultra/2 and twin 16-46CS+s all tuned to 16Hz

Oppo DVD
EAD processing
Bryston, Marantz and Outlaw amplification
Pioneer Elite CRT video

Front projector, 110" screen and Denon blu-ray on the horizon

I don't like center channel speakers in general. I would reconfigure your system for a phantom center. Bring the L&R centers in to prevent a hole in the center of the image. I think narrow speaker spacing audio imaging tracks the video better.

I don't think you can buy a better sub than HSU Research. I have VTF-3HO w/turbo. Only on the Internet. hsuresearch.com

Front: Klipsch RF-7s
Center: Klipsch RC-7
Rear: Klipsch RF-7s
AVR: Harman Kardon
Display: Toshiba 65" Widescreen
Blu-Ray: Sony BDP-S500

Hello, everyone.
We installed a 7.1 CSW speaker array:

3 CSW MC300IW (in-walls) for LF, C, RF
CSW P1000 subwoofer
2 CSW S300 surrounds
2 CSW S300 rear surrounds

The system includes the following equipment:
Pioneer VSX-84TXSi receiver
Pioneer DV-59AVi DVD player
Sony MDS-JB930 minidisc recorder/player
Sony MDR-V6 headphones
Hitachi 60VX500 RP television
Realistic LAB 1600 turntable (borrowed to transfer LPs to CD)

The receiver was purchased in 2007. The other equipment has been in place since 2004. We plan to add blu-ray sometime soon. Further along we'll add a 2009 or 2010 LCD or plasma TV.

I haven't posted my set-up yet so here I go:

Infinity Primus 360 fronts
Infintiy Primus PC350 center
eD A2-300 12" subwoofer
Infinity satellite rears (hold overs from a HTIB, I need to upgrade...I know)

Onkyo TX-SR803 receiver
Sony KDS-50A2000 50" SXRD HDTV
Xbox 360 (w/ HD-DVD add on)

Snell CR7 L/C/R
Infinity Beta es250 rears
HSU VTF3 subwoofer

L/R mains: M&K S150 (on custom built stands) Light Cherry
Center : Polk CL350 (custom cabinet below the Pioneer)
Surrounds: Bose Super Cubes (ceiling mount)
Sub : M&K MKII 125 (Oak)

Denon AVR-4802, Pioneer PDP-6010FD, Pioneer DV-F727, Harmony One

Built up over the years; many "upgrade options" in consideration (especially replacement for the Bose ceiling mount cubes but my wife is a factor there) and expanding to a 6.1 or 7.1 arrangement. Holding out for Oppo BD - hopefully next year...

I just got the Klipsch RC-62 center channel! What a great speaker.

My fronts are Cornwall's and I'm using a 15" Acoustic Research Sub with a 500 watt Sunfire Amp by Carver. I'm pretty impressed with this center channel, it is far better than my old setup and listening to Dave Matthews on Dolby HD last night was very nice.

I recently upgraded my HT and had to replace my Ceiling RCR-5's which were mounted in the front of a large CRT Mits RPTV as centers which I thought sounded great to the RC-62 which is now sitting under a 73" Mits Diamond. I mounted the RCR-5's in the ceiling to complete a 7.1 system. .


Mits 73833
Onkyo 875
HR20
Panny BD30

Shameless plug.

I bought the RC-62 from www.acousticsounddesign.com, Mike was very helpful got the speaker out to me in a matter of days with a tracking number, the transaction went very smoothly.

Mits 73833
Onkyo 875
HR20
Panny BD30
Klipsch Cornwalls (fronts)
Klipsch RC-62 (center)
Klipsch RCR-5's (rear and rear back)
Acoustic Research ARS500 (sub)

monitor audio gs60's fronts
monitor audio lcr center
monitor audio fx's surrounds

A 4.0 system with...

Anthony Gallo Nucleus Reference, Series 2, front L/R

Anthony Gallo Nucleus Solo, Series 1, rear L/R

Driven by an Outlaw Audio 950 Pre/Pro and two Audio Alchemy OM 150 amps.

Just joined - Great thread idea!

Speakers:
KEF iQ series

KEF iQ9 L/R
iQ6c C
iQ3 LR/RR-LS/RS

7 speakers, no sub.... i live in an apt. ---> Onkyo TX-SR705

TV:
Sony 60" XBR2

HD Movies:
PS3/XBOX 360 HD Player

Upgraded some...
Paradigm Reference Active 450lr v1.5 (front)
Paradigm Reference Studio lcr 450c (center)
Paradigm Reference Active 20 v1 (rear)
Paradigm Reference Servo 15a (sub)

Waiting on Emotiva UMC-1 and at that time ill look for a mono amp for my center. or perhaps bi amp it... the Outlaw 2200 looks nice.

Paradigm Active 20/s ver1 Mains
Paradigm L/C/R 450 Center
Paradigm Studio 20/s x3 Rear/Surround

Velodyne 1210 Sub

Classical music -- Odyssey mono - Beethoven Concert grand
Jazz -- Carver Pro ZR1600 - Onix Mini Strata

Source - PS3 upsampling 176.4kHz thru HDMI - Denon 4308 - Preout

Home Theater
Boston Acoustics a70 mains
Boston Acoustics a60 center
Boston Acoustics hd5 surrounds

2 Channel for music
Speakers get rotated around
Boston Acoustics a60
Boston Acoustics a100
Large Advents
Baby Advents
Polk Monitor 10
Polk Monitor 5jr+

Vandersteen 2C - HT and 2 channel, 20 yrs old
NHT Classic 3C center
Paradigm Atom v.1 surround
DefTech Powerfield 12 sub

Panasonic XR-55

Most of the speakers except NHT is from craiglist. Keep my budget low and happy!

Center Polk CSI A4 love it


Fronts Polk RTI 10's love them more

I just bought a pair of Infinity Beta 40s and a Beta c250 (for $289 total!!) to replace my LCR setup. Previously I had Bose 301s as my LR and a Klipsch satellite type speaker serving as a center.

It may be needless to say, but I like the new set-up a LOT more.

Now....if I can only pawn off these 301s on somebody....

Display-Pioneer Elite 1150HD
Blu Ray - Pioneer Elite BDP-95HD
Reciever - Pioneer Elite 94VSX-94TXH
Main Speakers - Gallo 3.1
Center and Surround - Boston Acoustics

May change out Boston Acoustics but more interested in 2 channel music listening for now.

Receiver-Onkyo TX SR 605
Main Speakers- Athena LS 300B
Center-Athena LS C100
Surrounds-Athena LS 100 Bookshelf speakers
Blu Ray-Sony PS3
Display- Vizio VX 37L

Fronts Klipsch Rf3-II,s
Center Klipsch Rc-3II
Rears Klipsch Cdt5800cx3
Rec Yamaha Rx-v1800
Sub Hsu Research Vtf-mk3Ho with turbo
Tv Sony Kdf50a2020 Sxrd
Ps3
Sony Blu Ray

Fronts: RTiA3
Center: CSiA6
Surrounds: FXiA6
Back Surrounds: RTiA1
Sub #1: Outlaw Audio LFM-1+
Sub #2: Outlaw Audio LFM-1+

AVR: Onkyo TX-SR805
TV: Sammy HL-S6188W
HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A35
Blu-ray Player: Sammy BD-P1400

Dedicated Theater Room (2,850 cu. ft.)

I love this system and AVS Members are always welcome for a demo.

I have too many speakers.

Theater:
Front L/R: Klipsch Cornwall I
Front C: Klipsch Heresy I
Rear L/C/R: Klipsch Heresy I
Sub: 2 Sunfire Signatures (Upgrading soon!!!)

Family Room:
Front L/R: Klipsch RF-35
Front C: Klipsch KLF-C7
Rear L/R: Klipsch KSF-S5

Music Room:
ESS Heil AMT 4's (Love the high end, wish I had the AMT1 Towers)

L/R...ACI Sapphire XL (Pearl White )
Center...ACI Protege Center
Rears...ACI Emerald on-walls (White)
Subs..2 SVS 20-39 plus

Amp...Adcom 5503 for front 3
Amp..Adcom 545II for the rears
pre/pro...Nad t163
blu-ray..ps3
cd player...Nad 541i...upgaded to Music Hall 25.2
Dvd player..Onkyo w/HDMI
Tv...32" Philips LCD

Fronts AR9 from early 1980's
Centre Custom made, 2 AR 8" woofers, 5" peerless mid, morel tweeter
third order crossover
F&R surround JBL control 5 with upgraded plessey tweeter
Subs Custom, 2 220 litre boxes with jbl 18" woofers passive

Amps

Nad 218 power amp for the fronts
Nad 218 power amp for the subs
Nad 216 power amp for the centre
Nad T762 used as pre amp
Rotel RB-980bx x2 power amps for the front and rears
Marantz CD80 cd player
Nad T512 dvd

Yes i do like NAD :-)

Fronts: Aperion 532 LR
Center: Aperion 533 VAC
Surr: Aperion 4B (soon)

I love their stuff and their service, highly recommended!!!

Current AVR: Sony ES (going)

New AVR or Sep: Either Integra DTR-9.8, Onkyo 875, 805 or Emotiva pro/amp. Not sure
how much I care about video processing in the AVR......leaning toward an 805.

Cables: All from bluejeanscable.com!!!!! awesome product/pricing. (got spades and bananas from gls audio though)

I've learned a lot from reading these forums. I would have probably bought monster cable with bose speakers or worse....................a HTIB!!!!!!!!

Thanks for showing me the light.

HT Setup is old Snell speakers (2 C-Vs, 1 K IV, 2 D-Vs)

2 Channel Music Room--Merlin VSM MX
Bedroom--Audio Note AN-JLx

Display: Sony KDF E50A10
Reciever: Denon AVR-2105
Center: Paradigm CC-290
Fronts: Paradigm Mini Monitors
Surronds: Paradigm ADP-190
Rears: Rock Solid S100 ( Eventually will be Paradigm ADP-190's)
Subs: Rock Solid PB100 10in (B&W little brother), JBL 10in

Just picked up last night :)

Fronts: XL-250
Center: XL-C100
Rears: XL-150
Sub: S8.2

fronts, rears and center : selah ssr (http://www.selahaudio.com/id124.html) x5
sub: eD a7s-450 1300w (http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=640&osCsid=c97ee9b3dc145583bb3e46ee859d73b5)
reciever: none
amplifiers : parasound hca-1200 (http://www.pyramid-audio.com/Used/hca1200.html) x2 , hca-1201 (http://www.parasound.com/vintage/hca1201a.php) monoblock
display : mitsubishi hc6000 (http://www.projectorcentral.com/mitsubishi_hc6000_home_theater_projector.htm) + DaLite High Power (http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&q=+site:www.rmwhome.com+dalite+high+power) 133"

Does anybody know very much about Acoustic Research ARXP408 speakers?

Speakers

Center: Definitive C/L/R 2002
Fronts: ESS AMT-1b from the 80's!
Surronds: Definitive ProMonitor 100 MK II
Rears: none yet, although I have two Optimus Pro LX4's
Subs: Bag End Infrasub 18

Possible changes: Definitive ProMonitor 1000 for surrounds and move ProMonitor 100 MK II to back, Replace ESS fronts with Definitive BP7002 Bipolar SuperTower.

Other A/V equipment

Display: Sony KDS-R601XBR1 HDTV (older HDMI)
Receiver: Denon AVR-988 (HDMI 1.3a)
HD Radio Tuner: Sony XDR-F1HD
Blu-ray: Panasonic DMP-BD30 (HDMI 1.3a)
CD: Pioneer PD-F1007 300 disc changer
Cables: HDMI 1.3a from Blu-ray to receiver to display, optical from CD to receiver.

Uses: 50/50 movies/music

Currently have a 5.1 setup using Definitive Technology Mythos 4 series floor stand. Just bought a new place & am leaving my current Home Theatre to my family, so am buying new Home Theatre gear. I just bought a pair of Def Tech Mythos ST. Now deciding which speakers to get for the surrounds & center for my new 7.1 setup.

Fronts: PSB G-Design
Center: PSB G-design
Surrounds: PSB Image S50's

I have no need for a sub with this set up yet, but leaning towards getting an Outlaw sub

UMtiger

I've been lurking here reading gaining knowledge for quite some time now so I figured it was about time to starting adding something to the conversation.

Audio

Fronts: Paradigm Mini Monitor v.5
Center: Paradigm Cinema CC v.3
Surrounds: Paradigm Cinema 70 v.3
Sub: Def Tech SuperCube III
AVR: Denon AVR-1506

Near Future Upgrades: Fronts: Paradigm Studio 20, Center: Paradigm Milenia 20 or Esprit C, AVR: Denon AVR-2808 or 3808

Future Changes: Add a second sub either a Def Tech SuperCube I or Paradigm Seismic 10

Video

TV: Old 24 inch Sony WEGA
DVD: Sony circa 2001
Game System: xbox 360

Near Future Upgrades: Either Sony KDL-37XBR6 or KDL-40V4100

Future Upgrade: Blu-Ray Player

All Klipsch speakers (7.1)....
Front: B3 bookshelfs
Center: C3
Side and Rear surrounds: Quintet III's
Sub: Sub12

Television: Sony Kds-R60xbr2
Avr: Onkyo Tx-Sr705
Dvd player: Toshiba Hd-A2
Vcr: Rca (still use it sometimes)
Satellite: Viewsat free-to-air
with 18" fixed dish and
36" motorized dish
Gaming: Wii
Power center: Panamax 5400-ex
All wiring and interconnects from Monoprice

Soon to add: Blu-Ray, either a stand alone or a Playstaion 3

Onkyo TXSR705
Kef KHT3005
Valedyne DPS 10

Samsung LNT4065F 1080p LCD
Samsung BDP1400
Xbox 360
PS3
Monster Surge Protector

NHT Classic 4
SVS PB-13
Onkyo 885
Krell Showcase
Sony VPL-VW50
Yamaha DVD-D2500 for cd's
Panasonic BD30

Looking to purchase NHT Classic 3 soon

Just bought NHT IC3 for rear surrounds and NHT Classic 3 center channel at a great price from acousticsounddesign.com I highly recommend you look here before your next purchase. Saved me a lot of money off of msrp.

*Update*
I upgraded this week to a new 7.1 system: All new Paradigm Monitor v.5 :)

Paradigm CC-290 = Center
(2) Mini Monitors = Fronts
(4) Atom Monitors = Side/Rear Surround
Elemental Designs A2-300 = Sub
All powered by Onkyo 605, PS3 (BD), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD DVD) and Sony 40" XBR4
Pics linked in sig

Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH
Outlaw 2200 3x (LCR)
Klipsch RF-62 x2
Klipsch RC-62
Klipsch RB-51 x4
Klipsch RW-12d (purchased at cost, so it was worth the money)

Still waiting to finish my basement later this year, so currently it sits here....

http://hosting.superhighoutput.com/yamahasho/Avatars%20and%20Signatures/noname.jpg


Other than that:

Xbox 360
PS3
HTPC (BD & HD DVD)

When I finish the basement this year, I'll likely add an Epson 1080UB.

Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR605
Main Speakers: Polk Monitor 50
The rest are coming sometime soon
Center: Polk CS2
Surrounds: Either Polk Monitor 30 or something equivalent
Sub: ED A2 - 300 Subwoofer or something close to that but a bit cheaper

Rig 1.
Mains-Tannoy HPD-385A's, Sonic Caps and Mills in crossovers, Goertz and Neotech internal wiring, 200 liter cabinets.
Phantom Center
Rears-Saturn S8's, Dayton 1% and Mills in crossover
Sub-eD A5-300

Rig 2.
Polk SDA 2B's, in the process of the 4.1TL upgrade(Dayton Caps, and SL3000 tweets)

Rig 3.
Tannoy Saturn S8LR's, Sonic Caps and Mills

Spare speakers.
Magnepan MMG's, Polk Monitor 7C's with Solen Caps, and a bunch of Yamaha, KLH, and Kenwood junk.

Fronts: eD A6-6T6 Towers
Center: eD 6T6-MTM
Surrounds: eD 5TC (Soon to be)

Sub #1: BIC Acoustech H-100 (Soon to be eD A3-300)


AVR: Onkyo TX-SR605
TV: Samsung LN-T4669
HD-DVD Player: Xbox360 Elite
Blu-ray Player: Sony Playstation 3 60GB Launch Version

Try not to laugh at my hodgepodge system..

Mains: Infinity SM 150 (barracks blasters)
Center: Infinity SM Video
Surrounds: Bose901 w/o amp
rear Surrounds: Bose 301 s2


AVR Onkyo TX-SR805
TV Samsung LN-T5265F
DVD Toshiba HD-DVD A30,
Sampo region free
Misc Roku Netflix player

R/L: 7001
C: CLR3000
S: BPVX/P
SB: BPVX
SUB: SVS PB12Plus2 and Klipsch KSW10
Pre/pro: Denon 3808
Amp: Emotiva MPS-2
DVD: Oppo 983
Blueray: PS3
PJ: Optoma 739

KLH TW-08 Satellites x 4
KLH TW-08 Center
KLH Bassbite V Subwoofer
Yamaha HTR-5730

Front L/R: Definitive Mythos One
Center: Definitive Mythos Three
Surround L/R: Definitive Mythos Five

Subwoofer: JL Audio Fathom F112g

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR905

Display: Pioneer KURO Elite 60" Plasma

Bluray Player: Sony PS3 40GB

Media Players: 2 160GB Apple TVs

Wiring: 12-gauge

Room size: 23x16x10.5 (LxWxH)

The system totally purrs. It cost me a pretty penny when I put it together a couple of months ago, but I'm so damn glad I did it. Everything sounds beautiful.

B&W 602 S2 mains
B&W LCR 60 center
SVS SV25-31PCi sub
Polk FXi30 surrounds
Driven by Denon 3803 AVR

Recently changed the speakers from the old setup and the old list of equipment:

L/R Speakers: Focal Diva Utopia BE
Center: Focal Electra CC1000BE
Surrounds: Polk LS60i (4)
Sub: Paradigm Sig Servo (current version)

Associated eqipment: Anthem D2 w/ARC-1, Anthem P2, Emotiva MPS-1, Denon 3910, PS3

Replaced the AVM50 and the Focal Profiles

Recently changed the speakers from the old setup and the old list of equipment:

L/R Speakers: Focal Diva Utopia BE
Center: Focal Electra CC1000BE
Surrounds: Polk LS60i (4)
Sub: Paradigm Sig Servo (current version)

Associated eqipment: Anthem D2 w/ARC-1, Anthem P2, Emotiva MPS-1, Denon 3910, PS3

Replaced the AVM50 and the Focal Profiles

very nice indeed bool,

I have the same front stage as you in the utopia Divas mains and cc1000be centre

look forward to seeing pics of your setup to see how you have got them together :)

Main Room:

Front L/R: Klipsch RF-3 II's
Center: Klipsch RC-3
Surrounds: Klipsch RF-3 II's
Sub: KSW-12

Current setup:
Toshiba 37" LCD
PS3
H/K AVR100
H/K Satellite/Sub system

Moving to a new house at the end of the month and will be upgrading the sound system. Probably stick with H/K for receiver, and will upgrade to Klipsch Reference or something comparable.

Current setup stereo only:
Speakercraft SLS Two (L&R)
REL-205 Sub

I am a Phase Tech dealer and have their DARTS system in my theater.

My main speakers are model DCB-525-LR.
Center channel is DCB-525-C.
Surrounds are DCB-525-SURR.
I have 2 subwoofers, model DCB-210-SUB.
Control unit is model DP-2000, a 16 channel, 250w per channel amplifier.
The system can be calibrated for optimum sound.

Most amazing sounding speakers I have heard whether I am listening to music or watching a movie.

High end speaker setup with a high end price tag, but worth every penny. I would highly recommend these to anyone.

John Gaffney
jgaf67@yahoo.com

Mains: Klipsch Forte II's
Center: Klipsch KG 1.2's
Surrounds: Klipsch KG 1's
Sub: Klipsch SW-12

My current 2.1ch setup:

Fronts: Amphion Argon 2 Anniversary
Subwoofer: Chorus Vertigo XLS

I am planning to replace my current subwoofer with a more sophisticated apparatus, like Rythmik Audio Direct Servo kit. However, the first thing to do is to buy a better amplifier for my new speakers :rolleyes:

I do listen to it by connecting to ipod and laptop.
it is quite small one, i think thats the reason it is named after minispeakers.
power 1.2W x 2
frequency 80 Hz - 1600 Hz
DC 5V or AA battery
weighs 165 grams
______
Andrew

Just upgraded recently from my 6 year-old Onkyo HT-510 speakers to the Athena's from audioadvisor. Still using the Onkyo HT-R510 receiver and the Onkyo sub though. Eventually I will upgrade both. So I ended up choosing the LS-500 package without the subwoofer. My current configuration is:

2x LS-500 Tower Speakers
1x LS-C100 Center
2x LS-100B Bookshelf Speakers
1X Onkyo Center Speaker (for rear center)
1X Onkyo Subwoofer
Onkyo HT-R510 6.1 receiver

Other Stuff:
Sony KDS-A552020
Samsung LN26A450 (for future bedroom)
PS3 60GB
Xbox 360 Elite
Nintendo Wii
Custom HTPC
Dish Network (soon to be ComcastHD)


My sources vary a lot; I run a pretty even mix between tv, movies, music, and gaming. So far I am very pleased with the Athenas. I am not much of an audiophile, more of a noob and a videophile lol.... but these speakers are turning me into a total audio-fiend. These are by far the best speakers I have ever owned.
Someday I plan on upgrading the receiver to something with good HDMI pass-through(probably a newer onkyo), another set of LS-100's for 7.1 rears, and a much better sub. For now though, this system is really putting my sources to the test. Now I am noticing imperfections from some source material that I never knew were there. Other than that most everything just sounds amazing, not to mention the speakers look very nice with the rest of my setup.

Here's a pic of everything in front:
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8421/theater4ab9.jpg

Mains: Martin Logan Aeon i's
Center: Klipsch RC-62
Surrounds: Infinity (? on model number)
Sub: Definitive Tech ProSub 1000

HT System:
Fronts: Paradigm 11SE MkII
Center: Paradigm CC370 v.3
Surrounds: Infinity RS3
Sub: SVS PB10-ISD

Audio System:
Alon II's

2 channel audio only:

Technics SU-8600, Technics TU-8600, Polk Monitor 7b
Basic M2A, Basic C2, Basic T1, Kenwood DP-850, Polk SDA 2B, Pioneer HPM-100
Basic M2, Basic C1, Basic T1, Sony CDP-291, Wharfedale Diamond 8.4

Heh. Fried A/5 mains, Omnisat micro surrounds, and another Mirage (direct) center (can't remember the model) and a HSU STF-2 sub (currently dead). Clearly, I'm desperately in need of some updates :D

Just got these 2 weeks ago:

Onkyo 606 driving:
Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 front, 9.1 for rears, CS center, Powercube 12+ sub.

First real hifi system so very happy with the upgrade from tinny 2.1 computer speakers!

Theater: Revel In-Wall I30 Fronts
Revel C32 Center
Revel In-Wall I20 Rear
Revel B15a Sub

2-Channel:
Office: Revel M20
Living Room: NHT Model 1
Kitchen: NHT Model 1
Patio: Def Tech Outdoor

I really like the Revel sound. Office was a migration from what was originally the Front L/R in the Theater. NHT's are from the 90's and mainly background. Patio is also primarily background/party music.

Hello everyone new here, putting things together now:

NHT 2.5i towers
NHT 1.5 rears
NHT Audio Center 1
Yamaha RX-V663
PS3
Samsung 50" Plasma

I'm in the market for a good sounding sub that can get low and loud, and a amplifier to compliment my mains because the yamaha receiver by itself just is not cutting it.

Dali Mentor 8's and Mentor Vokal across the front.
Dali Ikon Phantoms in-ceiling for rears.
SVS pb13 Ultra sub.

The Dali's in the front are running over 400w each from my Sherbourn 2100A bridging 6 channels. The Dali's in the back are being run by an Onkyo 875.

I'm very, very pleased... ;)

Dali's dual tweeter (1 ribbon and 1 soft dome) system is incredible!

I recently purchased a pair of Paradigm Studio 20's with the plans of upgrading the HT piece by piece starting with the fronts. It ended up that the Studio 20's I bought weren't magnetically shielded so I'm waiting for the mag shielded speakers to arrive. In the meantime I was able to purchase, off of Craigslist, some Atlantic Technology 4200 THX speakers (not the E series) L/C/R & 642 SB subwoofer for a total of $500.00 for the 3 fronts & sub! :) These speakers sound so sweet but I'm waiting for the Studio 20's to arrive to see how they all work together. Current 7.1 setup:

Fronts & Center: Atlantic Technology 4200LR, 4200C
Sub: Atlantic Technology 642SB
Surrounds: Bose 301's (likely to be replaced)
Rear Speakers: Pro AC Tablette Reference 8 speakers (given to me for free from a friend who I don't think knew what he had sitting in his closet)
AVR: Pioneer Elite VSX84TXSi (looking for an Elite 94)
PS3 for BD

We'll see how much this changes once I get the Studio 20's in and I get to experiment a bit.

Hi all,

The Following is my Kool 5.1 set up.

Receiver - Denon 3808 CI

Fronts - Polk audio Monitor 70 Series floor standing speakers

Center -CS2 From Polk audio

Rears - Polk audio Monitor 40 Series

Subwoofer - PSW125 from Polk audio

I would like to know if anyone else has the same set up including the reciever and please share how u feel about this set up?

My analysis on POLK audio if i am allowed to share in this thread - this is my first set up in my life.However i have listened to Kef, Bose, Boston accoustics ,Sony and other speakers before purchasing Polk.Others were good on DVD, while Polk was good both on DVD and CD Music. I think i made a wise decision in buying polk.Polks Monitor 70's have a silver metal frame that matches the TV and it looks great. I am sure there are better speakers than the series that i picked. But thats all circuit city had to offer. Can anyone else comment on this set up with Denon 3808??

((( 7.1 Speaker Setup )))

Dali Helicon series in cherry.....
Front channels .... Helicon 800s (pr.)
Center channel .... Helicon C200
Rear channels ...... Helicon 300s (pr.)

Subwoofer .......... Earthquake Sound Supernova MKV 12" in a Burl wood finish

Polk in walls (pr.)


((( Equipment List )))

Samsung HL-56A650 ..... 56" DLP
Onkyo TX-SR875 silver .... Receiver
Samsung BD-P1200 ........ Blu-ray player
Sony PS3
ModWright Instruments LS 36.5 ......... Two Channel Tube preamp (single box)
ModWright Instruments/Sony 9100 ES SACD player (platinum truth)
Pass Labs X150.5 .......... 2 chanel Solid State amp
Monster Power HTS 3600 MKII ......... Power Conditioner

L/R = Tannoy Mercury MXR (black)
C = Tannoy Mercury MXC (black)
Floor = Polk R50
Sub = Wharfedale PowerCube 12+

Front Speakers: ML Putiry (Active/RCA)
Center Channel: ML Stage
Sub: ML Decent i
Rear Speakers: ML Script i
A/V Receiver: Denon 3808
TV: 65" Sharp LCD/93U

Front View:
http://gallery.avsforum.com/showphoto.php/photo/27981

Rear Speakers:
http://gallery.avsforum.com/showphoto.php/photo/27982

After many months of auditioning, I upgraded from a Paradigm Signature 5.1 set-up to a Revel Ultima2 set-up.

Front: Revel Studio2's
Center Revel Voice2
Surrounds: Revel Gem2's

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j193/ptwalker/RevelStudio2Paintfinal7-25-08004.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j193/ptwalker/RevelStudio2Paintfinal7-25-08006.jpg
(That's one of my cute pugs, Roxy, wondering what the hell is making that bright flash of light. :p)

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j193/ptwalker/RevelStudio2Paintfinal7-25-08016.jpg

They sound OK I guess. :rolleyes:

Currently have:

Fronts: Kef Q7
Center: Kef Q9c
Rears: Klipsch SS.5
Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR-320
DVD Player: Panasonic RP82
HD Receiver: LG LST-3510A

Moving to new speakers in two weeks. My new setup will be:

Fronts: Paradigm Studio 20
Center: Paradigm CC590
Rears: Celestion F10

@hifisponge: holy crap those revels are crazy! i can't even imagine the sound...lol, do you find any need for a sub? or is it just well hidden, like your electronics closest is that i saw in some of your pics?

Currently I own (it is rather old about 6 years):
Fronts: CELESTION F30
Rears: CELESTION F15
Center: CELESTION C15
SUB: MONITOR AUDIO ASW100
All those items are driven by PIO AVR 811

Reciever: Pioneer VSX-816K
SUB: Polk PSW10
Center: JBL Voice
Floors/Rear: Old Kenwoods, couldn't even tell you the model.

It does the job in a 10' x 12' bedroom...

I am looking to upgrade the floors for under $400 for the pair; any suggestions?!?!

If anyone could help, that would be awesome!

Reciever: Pioneer VSX-816K
SUB: Polk PSW10
Center: JBL Voice
Floors/Rear: Old Kenwoods, couldn't even tell you the model.

It does the job in a 10' x 12' bedroom...

I am looking to upgrade the floors for under $400 for the pair; any suggestions?!?!

If you plan on keeping the JBL center channel, then you should buy the JBL Venue "Stage" or "Stadium" floor standers. You always want to match the speakers across the front. It looks like amazon has both of those speakers at close to your budget.

Current HT setup:

Front L/R: Martin Logan Vantage
Center: Martin Logan Cinema i
Surrounds: Martin Logan Clarity (x4)
Sub: DefTech Powerfield 1500
Pre-amp/amps: Anthem AVM50, Statement A2, Statement A5

My very first HT setup (very satisfied):

Front L/C/R: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1
Surrounds: Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 SE x 2
Sub: SVS PB12-NSD
AVR: Yamaha RX-V663
Display: Panasonic 58PX600U

My set-up is

Topspeaker: Ino audio i32s
Subs: Ino audio profundus Y-2 (soon Y-4)
Crossover filter: Ino audio cr80s


Sounds great. :D

I just purchased the Klipsch Qunitet 3 satellite system with the Boston Acoustics hp 10se subwoofer. This thing really cranks out the sound. I am very happy with my purchase. I just upgraded from a Sony system and I am not looking back. I also have a decent sony receiver with the Sony Bravia aw15front projector. Anyone else have a set up like this????

Never heard that BA sub before, but I was using the Quintet 3 for computer surround sound for a while. I'm moving onto something different (only 2ch) now, but they were very capable satellite speakers. Just make sure you use a 120Hz or 150Hz crossover, they aren't designed to reproduce any bass to speak of.

This is the sub I just got. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Boston-Acoustics-HPS-10SE-Horizon-Subwoofer-HPS10SEMDNT/sem/rpsm/oid/190814/catOid/-16883/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

I'm using a pair of black Monitor Audio Silver RS6 borrowed from my 2-channel stereo in another room in the house. I'm not sure I want surround sound because my room is so "challenged". Maybe I will just buy a $500 sub for a 2.1

Front L&R Speakers - Rogers Studio One
Center - B&W
Rear L&R - B&W DM600

Also I use (2) Subs - HSU SFT-1 & NHT -10"

L.R.:

(all Rockets are So. American Rosewood)

Onix Rocket RS850's l-r mains
RSC200 (Bigfoot) center
RSS300's dipole side surrounds
RS550's rear surr.
and RS760's not hooked up currently
SVS 20-39 PC+ sub
(AV123 X-plosive sub on order)

B.R.:

(all X-series Encore in Moho satin)
X-MTM's mains
X-center obvious
X-LS's surrounds
(another AV123 X-plosive sub on order)

for Sale!:

2 X-MTM classics in White Shadow Maple

Just setting up my room to finally have my 7.1 operational, this is what I have.

Acoustic Energy Evo Series
6 off
Aegis Evo Three
The AEGIS EVO Three is a 3-way, slim-line floor standing speaker and the flagship of the series.

1 off
Aegis Evo Centre
The AEGIS EVO Centre is a centre channel/dialogue speaker.

1 off
Aegis Evo Sub
The AEGIS EVO Sub is a 220mm pulp cone long throw bass driver within a sealed cabinet enclosure. The integral 150-watt amplifier provides ample power, the sub is capable of a clean bass response to 25Hz in the listening environment.

orsum

Driving them is a NAD 762 + NAD 2 Channel amp for Stereo and 7.1 Combination, all bi wired using 4mm sq tinned copper.

Hi. First time posting here.

Front: Celestion F30
Center: Cambridge Soundworks MC300
Rear: Cambridge Soundworks S200
Sub: SVS 2039 PC+

All running through an NAD T754 amp with Monster speaker wire.
Hey, I like it.

Receiver: Yamaha HTR-6030
Speakers: Polk RM10 5-pack (4x RM101 and RM202)
Subwoofer: Infinity TSS-450 8" 100w

Fairly basic for now, looking to upgrade subwoofer soon as it only goes to 39hz. Possibly a new AVR later on, probably Denon mid-range unit.

Main: Soliloquy 6.3
Center: Soliloquy C3
Rear: Soliloquy 5.0's(Awesome!)
Sub: NHT SW1
Nordost Blue Heaven Speaker connectors

This is my first post :)
Right now I'm still building my audio system, so I'm doing some craigslisting to get deals. Right now I have:
AR-4x's for FR and FL with 6-gauge speaker cables
Sony SA-W303 subwoofer (may not be amazing, but I'm not a huge bass fanatic)
Yamaha RX-V630 6.1 receiver
I'm looking to expand my system by getting 4 more speakers, hopefully of as good quality as my AR-4x's. I only have it in a 10X15 room, so I'm just searching around for some stuff that just sounds nice and not exactly loud.

stinger, that's a hell of a setup. I too think NAD is tha ****, but is it really necessary to bi-amp all that (or tri-amp, since you're using a passive sub)? I use an NAD T754 to drive all my speakers and think it sounds perfectly good (extra power, extra *oomph* is what makes NAD a superior amp in the first place) and wonder if bi-amping wouldn't accomplish much more than adding distortion.
I'd be interested to hear your take.

polk R40s
polk CSR245
BIC H-100
crappy old phillips satilites for rear fill currently

7.1 system:
Paradigm Reference studio 80's front
Paradigm CCV-2 center
Allison 6's side
DCM Timewindow 1A's rear
M&K THX 350 Sub..JB

Cambridge Soundworks Newton M80 fronts
Newton MC400 center
Newton S200 surrounds + MC50 surround back (thinking about another set of S200s)
Newton II P205 sub (got this as a display model really cheap....still on the fence as to whether I like it or not. Considering something from HSU)

Driven by an Onkyo TX-SR502

Next upgrade will be the room. Finishing over a 12x18 basement room....Should be nice and much better than what it's in now.

Old and new

ADS L-990 Speaker
Velodyne FSX-12
B&W B&W CDM CNT
B&W B&W LM1

BOSE,
My wife got me some Acoustic 10's which are pretty nice believe it or not in a small room. I heard a freind that has some Bose as well, in his living room, but he has Klipsch in his basement. Looking froward to move back to the USA, what would be a good 7.1 system for about $1 K, that would compliment my Onkyo 705?
Any help and odeas would be greeat, and would I need a amp for this reciever?
Obviously a noob, but being remote with not too many options, I want to research now, so when I return to the states, I am will prepared!

Yamaha HTR 6030
Polk R15 Fronts for now
Polk CS1
Generic Yamaha bookshelf as surrounds
Acoustec H100
Shopping around for some L R floorstanders

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and thought this the best place as i can't seem to send a new post/question to you guys...
Well..i have come into a pair of NS 1000s which i am pleased about but the tweeters blew on these some years back and i have looked for replacements JA-0513 and the stock is so low and near non existent..Besides , even if i find a pair they will now cost much more...
So my plan is to get these up and going with tweeters that will perform well..Not perfect but for now it will do and in future i will get the exotic real ones..
Also i need a few ideas as i am on a budget for the moment ..
Would very much apreciate any input/ideas etc...
Cheers
Nick

www.PartsExpress.com

Receiver: Pioneer 1018AH-K
Fronts: The Speaker Company TST3 Tower
Center: The Speaker Company TC2
Rears: Bose 501 Series V Towers
TV: Mitsubishi WD-65734

I have the Klipsch Synergy 1 series speakers.
F1, C1, S1 and their 10" sub.
Just upgraded everything else, now thinking about stepping up on the speakers. I know we are not here to bash brands, was told a great return on my dollar would be Definitve Technology 7004 with 2300 center and BP1.2x surrounds. Any thoughts?

Thanks! parts express looks like they have plenty of tweeters etc..But i am hoping someone with some know on 3 way designs/crossovers and these NS 1000s will know of suitable drop in replacements with all the specs etc in mind..I think the original Berylium tweeters are 8 ohm/2khz-20..Crossover @ 650HZ,i think...Really hoping someone perhaps with DIY speaker design experience can suggest a few suitable units...Audax,vifa,peerless or what have you but what models/exact units?? Even some facts about what specs are vital to match and should i go for titanium or soft domes ?? etc..
BTW i would use them for enjoying my jazz and a few rock albums..I have a small recording set-up which is used for writing and music for film and the odd jingle.In that situation its NS 10s ..[nothing much in the lower lows!!]but as working speakers,they reveal the right info for me.. Hope to perhaps get some focals or Adams etc..in the future...But for the moment i would love to get these NS1000s doing what they do..

I'm pretty pleased with my newly upgraded HT system:

Yamaha RX-V2700
Fronts: NHT Classic Threes
Center: NHT Classic Two C *
Rears: NHT Classic Twos
Sub: Sunfire True Subwoofer MK II
Monitor: Samsung DLP 43" (forget the model it's 4 years old and still works well)
DVD: Samsung upscaling DVD (also about 4 years old)

*The Three C would not fit in my setup, but the Two C is sonically identical in mid and up as it uses the same tweeter/mid pair.

The room is 15' wide 12' deep and 9' high

Main:

Fronts Definitive Technology Mythos 10
Center Definitive Technology Mythos 3
Surround Definitive Technology Mythos 2
Rear Center Definitive Technology Mythos Gem XL
Subwoofer Definitive Technology SuperCube II X2

Denon 3808ci
Outlaw M2200 Monoblock X2
Velodyne SMS-1
Panamax M5500-EX

Bedroom
Yamaha RX-V1800
KEF 3005

Here is my setup (A 9.2 system):

Klipsch speakers: (6) RF-83 mains (FR, FL, Side Surround "A" right and left, Surround Back right and left), (2) RS-62 (Side Surround "B" right and left), (1) Rc-64 (Center), (2) JL Audio Gotham sub woofers.

$22,000 in subwoofers?

$22,000 in subwoofers?

$22,000 in sub woofers? Hardly. MSRP is for losers.

$22,000 in sub woofers? Hardly. MSRP is for losers.

Here's a picture of the front of my H.T.:





http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=114019&d=1214532787




And here is a rear view:




http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=111179&d=1211610715

I like your end tables.:) They look like ironing boards?

I like your end tables.:) They look like ironing boards?

Yeah, they look nice, don't they. :p

I'm a single dad and me and my daughter usually eat dinner in our media room. They're actually TV trays.

There's not much of a woman's touch around my place, but that can be a good thing. I don't have to worry about wife approval factor.

5 Blue Sky SAT 6.5s (bi-amplified / fully active)
2 Blue Sky SUB 12s
(link in my signature to pics)

:D

$22,000 in sub woofers? Hardly. MSRP is for losers.

Where did you buy these speakers at?

Where did you buy these speakers at?

I bought all my gear at one time from a local installer.

Old school NHT 7.1:

NHT 3.3 - L/R
NHT AC-2 - C
NHT HDP-2 - LS/RS
NHT 1.5 - LB/RB
HSU 1220 - Sub

Here's a picture of the front of my H.T.:



And here is a rear view:




http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=111179&d=1211610715

nice ironing board, i mean coffee table...lol

nice ironing board, i mean coffee table...lol

Twin Gotham's a denon AVR-5308. the Cinenova Grande Seven, the Klipsch and 10,000 watts continuous - 16,000 watts of peak power....go ahead, laugh.....

I'm happy as can be.

:D

Twin Gotham's a denon AVR-5308. the Cinenova Grande Seven, the Klipsch and 10,000 watts continuous - 16,000 watts of peak power....go ahead, laugh.....

I'm happy as can be.

:D

CadmanDigital4U,

Nice equipment! I'm sure it can move your house's foundation. Enjoy being a dad, it's great (I sure enjoy it)!

BTW, what type of designer are you (saw profile)?

Happy Listening,
Ray

CadmanDigital4U,

Nice equipment! I'm sure it can move your house's foundation. Enjoy being a dad, it's great (I sure enjoy it)!

BTW, what type of designer are you (saw profile)?

Happy Listening,
Ray

I design cladding systems for high rise buildings, also known as curtain wall, the all glass and aluminum or stone facade of buildings. I work for a major architectural aluminum manufacturer of windows,curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances.

Thanks for the interest and kind words.

Twin Gotham's a denon AVR-5308. the Cinenova Grande Seven, the Klipsch and 10,000 watts continuous - 16,000 watts of peak power....go ahead, laugh.....

I'm happy as can be.

:D

i know i'm just jealous in reality :\
that must sound crazy though for the room size

Polk RTi8__Front
Polk CSi5__Center
Polk Rti4__Surround
Polk CSi3__Rear(2)
Polk PSW505_Sub
Onkyo TX SR606_AVR
Sirius SC-H1R
Samsung LN52A750_TV
Sony PS3_BluRay
Sony_ CD Player

Pioneer VSX-01TXH
Infinity Primus P362's (Fronts) x2
Infinity Primus PC350 (Center)
Infinity Primus P142's (Rears) x2
Klipsch Sub-10

Not much but it works great with my Apartment...I will edit and post pictures down the road!

Paradigm Monitor 7 V.2's
Paradigm CC-350
Cheap HK Rears
Mirage Sub

PSB Synchrony 1 Front x 2
PSB Synchrony 1 Center
PSB Synchrony S Mid Surround x 2
PSB Synchrony 1 B Rear x 2
Velodyne ULD-18II Subwoofer
Blue Jean Cable/Belden 5000 10 gauge speaker wires and BJC/Belden Series1 Bonded-Pair HDMI/interconnect wiring

73" Mitsubishi WD-73833 DLP HDTV, calibrated by Craig Rounds/CIR Engineering
Onkyo TX-NR905 Receiver, set up in HDMI 7.1 configuration
Sony Playstation 3 BluRay Player
Pioneer CLD-3090 CD/Laserdisc player (well, I still use the old girl for playing CD's) :)
DirecTV satellite
Time Warner Cable (likely getting rid of this)

reading room system: Harman-Kardon 3480 stereo receiver, mirage omd-5 speakers, polk sub, denon dvd-1920 universal player

Theater system: focal 1027be mains, 1007be surrounds, cc1000be, focal chorus 806v back surrounds, velodyne splr-1200 sub through a parasound C! pre-pro, denon dvd 5910 universal player, marantz TT15S1 turntable with clearaudio virtuoso and grado statement platinum cartridges, bellari vp-129 tube phono preamp, panasonic dmp-bd10ak Blu ray and samsung bd-up5000 hddvd/blurauy player, sunfire cinemagrand 405X5 amp, carver cm-1090 integrated (powering back surrounds), sudioquest king cobra, kimber hero, and kimber silver streak interconnects and kimber 8tc speaker cables to front/center with monster cable for surrounds, belkin pureav power conditioner, carver tx-12 tuner, sony ES CD-R, toshiba 57H83 "the cow" rptv, Samsung 40"1080p LCD.

Paradigm Ref. Studio 100 v2 (family room)

B&W P2 (bedroom)

Denon AVR 1909
Sony PS3
Toshiba HD-DVD
DefTech ProCinema 1000--Center
DefTech Pro Cinema 800s--Front and Surround
JBL Sub Woofer
Mitsubishi 57" DLP

2x Klipsch RB-51s (LandR) Bookshelf Loud Speakers
1 Polk PSW10 Subwoofer
Onkyo TX-SR606 Receiver

First home theater, bought it 1 week ago and love it!

I have a Elite VSX-90TXV

wife wants low profile on the home theater, so i am looking at

kef 3005s

or

hsu vt-12 with sub

i can get them both for about the same price, any thoughts?

many thanks

Fronts - B&W 803D's
Center - B&W HTM2D
Surr - B&W DS3
Sub - B&W ASW825

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/xtrmspl/DSC01475.jpg

Fronts: Polk M50
Rears: Polk M40
Center: Polk CS10
Sub: Polk PSW10

Plasma Panasonic TH42-75u
avr: Denon 3808
Gaming/ Blu-Ray: PS3..80gig

fronts: Def Tech BP7004
center: Def Tech CLR2000
rears: Def Tech BPX1.2's ( next month will be BPX2's)

First real set -up and the more I get it figured out the more I love it.

Living Room:

TV: Panasonic TH-50PZ85U

Receiver: Integra DTR 6.3

DVD: Integra DPS 9.1

Xbox 360
PS3
Wii

Comcast HD DVR

Speakers:
Fronts: Cambridge Soundworks Towers
Center: Cambridge Soundworks Center Channel II
Surrounds: Cambridge Soundworks Surround 5.1s
Surround Back: Fosgate Audionics FA52
Subs: Onix Rocket UFW-10s (Stacked)

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Bedroom:

TV: Panasonic TH-50PX60U

Receiver: Pioneer VSX515

DVD: Yamaha DV-S5750

Comcast HD DVR

Speakers:
Fronts: Fosgate Audionics FA52s
Center: Fosgate Audionics FA62
Surrounds: Fosgate Audionics FA61s
Sub: Monitor Audio ASW100

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It isn't much (especially after seeing some of the systems on here). But I have:

Klipsch RS-35 center
Klipsch F-3 L&R front
Klipsch S-3 L&R surround
Klipsch SUB-12 sub

Was able to purchase @ 60% off while I worked @ Best Buy. Personally, I think they sound great (especially for the price).

TV: Panasonic TH-50PX80U

Receiver: Onkyo 805

DVD: PS3

Speakers:
Fronts: Onix Rocket RS760's
Center: Onix Rocket RSC200 Bigfoot
Surrounds: Canton LE 102 (Ick, need to replace)
Subs: 12" Velodyne

Ascend acoustics 340se lcr
Ascend acoustics cbm170se surrounds (5.1)
Epik valor sub

JVC 37 LX688 LCD
Onkyo 705
Samsung BD-P1400
Toshiba A35 Both bit streaming HD sound.
JBL SCS S500.5 with JBL L810 rear surround added to build a 7.1 system.

Don't laugh its all paid for. My theater/living room is 11x15 so don't need large system and don't have room for it.

My next move is to upgrade the speakers I'm looking at Definitive Mythos, B&W FPM4 or 5, and Monitor Audio Radius R225. My TV is mounted flat on wall and there is only 7.5 inches from front of screen to wall so deep speakers mounted next to it would not work. There is no room for towers. I have already gone to Theater stores to hear all the above speaker and am leaning toward the Monitor Audio as I like music also and these sounded a little better for music. I will also be upgrading my sub not sure on that, will wait till new speakers our paid for. The JBL sub that came with the above JBL system doesn't sound to bad and is a 10 inch. I'm retired and only watch about two movies a week and a few tv shows. I spend very little time watching tv.

I hate 30 min shows that last one hour.

Hello everyone. This is my equipment.

Yamaha HTR-6160 receiver
Energy RC-50 fronts
Energy RC-30 rears
Energy RC-LCR centre
Energy ESW-V8 sub
Energy C-200 bookshelves (not used at present)

Updated my previous post (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=14748602&postcount=1168) with some pics. :D

Living Room:

TV: Panasonic TH-50PZ85U



i'd fire gramatica at this point.

Front L/R: Definitive Mythos One
Center: Definitive Mythos Three
Surround L/R: Definitive Mythos Five

Subwoofer: JL Audio Fathom F112g

Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR905

Display: Pioneer KURO Elite 60" Plasma

Bluray Player: Sony PS3 40GB

Media Players: 2 160GB Apple TVs

Wiring: 12-gauge

Room size: 23x16x10.5 (LxWxH)

The system totally purrs. It cost me a pretty penny when I put it together a couple of months ago, but I'm so damn glad I did it. Everything sounds beautiful.

Just wanted to put photos up of my setup. It's a bit dark and was taken with a friend's camera. Hoping to post more pics when I get one of my own.

The rug is 8' wide and 10' long. 2' or so goes under the couch.

Oh, and I got a Wii since that post was made a few months ago. You'll probably notice it on the right. :)

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center: canton plus AV 700.2

surround:canton plus x.2

surround back:canton plus x.2

sub:canton AS 80 sc

fronts: kef 1q3s

receiver :marantz 4003

2 Channel music system

'Mission' M66i floorstanding:

http://www.avprime.co.kr/avprime/sub_image/m66i_01.jpg

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'Mission' M60i bookshelf:

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jamo C606

Paradigm Monitor 7 v6
Paradigm CC-190 v5
Paradigm ADP-190 v5
Paradigm Atom Monitor v5
(2) Tempest-X 24" cubes
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I splurged and upgraded to Paradigm stuff when I moved into my new house and I couldn't be happier with it. The room is about 14'w x 13'd.

Paradigm Monitor 9 v.5
Paradigm CC290 center
Paradigm ADP190 dipole surrounds (mounted on wall behind couch)
Velodyne CHT12 sub (hey, it does the job!)
Marantz SR5003 receiver
PS3/360/Wii/TivoHD/etc...
High tech super duper custom Wal-Mart/Home Depot back light (Best $15 I spent on my setup!)

Yes, the wires are a mess. I'm working on it! And yes I know I need a bigger TV. :D

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Speakers: Legacy Whispers - main, Legacy Marquis - cc, Legacy Focus - surrounds, Legacy LfXtreme - sub.

Electronics: Lexicon pre-pro, Levinson amp, Proceed amp.

Sources: Lexicon universal player, Sony PS3, Sony S550 Blu-ray (coming), Toshiba HD-DVD.

Sony Qualia SXRD

Harmony remote

Main Axiom w22s
Center Axiom w150
sub axiom ep350 v3
surrounds axiom qs8s

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I can spend up from $3000 to $6500 (prefer the lower end of course)
So far in my research I found:
Dali Helicon 800 $6500 (pair)
Klipsch Reference Series RF-83 $2498 each
Anthony Gallo Acoustics Nucleus Reference 3.1 $2,995 (pair)
Legacy Audio Classic HD $3990 to $4400 (pair)
Earthquake Platine Noiree 7.1 $2697 (pair)
Martin Logan Vintage $4995 (pair)

I do not know much about speakers - all I know is I want a really nice sound. I want a powerful speaker system. I have 18ft ceilings. Large home. I walk around alot so the sound needs to be spread out. I like base - I assume I need a subwoofer. My receiver is the Elite Pioneer SC-07. I will play music (mostly jazz, christian, R&B) and use it for my theatre room that has a TV Pioneer Elite 141. I am deferring to you experts out there. Can someone please help me? Do you know which of these speakers are the better quality ones for my situation. Are the speakers listed above good speakers? are there any gotchas? Any speakers you recommend? Do you know anything about the customer service or reputation of the manufacturer? Best places to buy speakers? I've looked on the internet and I keep coming up with old information (back in 2006, etc). Do recommend any additional accessories for my system - i.e. subwoofers.

Main Setup:

B&W 602 S3 Fronts
B&W LCR60 S3 Center
ASW650 Subwoofer
Bose 100 surrounds

Second setup:
Athena LS-500B Fronts

MY setup is currently in the works, but i figured i would post some pics anyway.

-Vienna Acoustic Mozart Grands (rosewood)
-Vienna Acoustic Maestro center channel (rosewood) coming soon...
-Vienna Acoustic Haydn's (rosewood) coming soon for surround duty...
-Currently useing dual insignia bookshelves run in parallel on their sides as my cc hahah i know pathetic but does the job for now.
-Klipsch RW-12d sub

-Emotiva XPA-3 (3-channel amp)
-Emotiva RPA-2 (2-channel amp)
-Emotiva DMC-1 (processor)
-Altona speaker wire

-46" Samsung A550
-80gb PS3
-HD-A2
-Harmony 880

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Hello , long time lurker , first time poster :)

Mains - '76 walnut oil Klipsch Belles
TV stand/center - '78 walnut oil Klipsch Belle
Rear surrounds - '85 walnut laquer Klipsch Belles
Sub - Piano black Velodyne DD18

Front 3 have new DeanG Super AA networks , rear 2 have reworked '76 AA networks


Hello to all . I figured this would be a good place to start my posting history .


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B&W FCM8 THX center, Mirage M3si L&R, Triad in wall silver, 2x M&K V125 THX Pushed with Proceed 5 Channel amp 5

Paradigm Monitor 7 v6
Paradigm CC-190 v5
Paradigm ADP-190 v5
Paradigm Atom Monitor v5
(2) Tempest-X 24" cubes
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Holy Scheisse! Your setup looks sick! Thumbs up!!!!

Greetings

78 Klipsch LaScalas (3)
79 Klipsch Heresy (4)
Home built Horn Sub 18"
Onkyo TX-797 for HT
Grommes tube amp for 2 channel
Thorens TD-145 TT
Dokorder Reel to Reel

Prefer 2 channel over surround
and vinyl to CD's
just my preference

Holy Scheisse! Your setup looks sick! Thumbs up!!!!

Thanks!

Nothing fancy, just a couple Monitor 60s and a CS2 center channel. Sounds very nice at the price though! I used to have satellite speakers, I can't believe how much sound you miss out on when you're not running floor speakers.

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Homer Simpson, FTMFW!

PSB ImageT45 Left and Right Mains
PSB Image8C center channel
PSB Image1B Surround sound
PSB Subsonic 5 Subwoofer

B&W Nautilus 802's Left and Right
B&W Nautilus HTM-1 Center
B&W Nautilus 805's Side Left and Right
B&W Nautilus 805's Back Left and Right
REL Stentor III
Pass Labs 350.5
Pass Labs X-5
Kuro Pro 151

Swan F2.2F Right and Left
Swan F2.2C Center
Swan F2.2R Rears
HK AVR-254
PS3
APC H15 power conditioner
HD Tivo
Samsung LCD

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Man, that looks so nice and clean! Will you come to my house and hide my wires for me? lol. :D

Magnepan 1.6QR's front and MMG's rear. Later on will get a Maggie center.

Man, that looks so nice and clean! Will you come to my house and hide my wires for me? lol. :D

It does look pretty nice doesn't it? However, you should see behind the stand. :(

Polk audio rm7500 5.1
polk audio r50 - main

Bose AM7's and 2 Bose bookshelf 201's I think. All are being replaced as they are 12 years old and outdated! I'm shopping but undecided!
Tom

Speakers:
Front: 2x Polk RTi10
Center: 1x Polk CSi A6
Rear: 2x Polk RTi8
Back: 2x Polk R50
Back-2: 1x Polk CSi3
Sub: 2x Klipsch RW-10D

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V663BL
Amp: NHT Power 2 (200 w/ch x2)

***Gallery (more pics)*** (http://download.openegg.org/theater/index.html)

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living room
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monitor audio
rs6
rsfx
rslcr
rsw12

all in walnut. the lighting makes the center look like its rosewood, but its not

basement theater
definitive technology

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bp 7002's for mains
2002 for center
bpa's for the sides
uiw65's for the rears

this year im probably buying the new outdoor definitive speakers for the patio, a set of rs1's to match my living room (using it in my room and being able to use them in a full 7.1 configuration in my next house ) martin logan vantages for a listening room

see sig for pics

living room

monitor audio
rs6
rsfx
rslcr
rsw12


basement theater
definitive technology

bp 7002's for mains
2002 for center
bpa's for the sides
uiw65's for the rears

this year im probably buying the new outdoor definitive speakers for the patio, a set of rs1's to match my living room (using it in my room and being able to use them in a full 7.1 configuration in my next house ) martin logan vantages for a listening room


I love the pics. Great job.

I am now running a real cinema with JBL's

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Fronts- Energy C-100's
Center- Energy C-C100
Side Surround- Athena WS-15's
Back Surround- Athena WS-15's
SubWoofer- Energy S10.3

Just received my new towers and center.

Fronts - Paradigm Monitor 11
Center - Paradigm CC-390

Just have 4 onkyo speakers from an htib for surrounds. Hope to upgrade next year.

Infinity Alpha 50 mains, Infinity Alpha center, Harmon Kardon HKB6 bookshelves as surrounds.

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and the sub, (since its also in some of the pictures) is a diy sealed sub. O-audio 500 watt bash plate amp, and a Shiva-x in 3.32 cubic foot.

Front- polk rti6
center-polk lsic
side surrounds-boston acoustic inwalls
rear surrounds-polk fxi5
subs- diy 15" sono w/ crown ce2000, hsu 3mk3, svs 25-31 pci
8 aura bass shakers

Speakers:
Front: 2x Polk RTi10
Center: 1x Polk CSi A6
Rear: 2x Polk RTi8
Back: 2x Polk R50
Back-2: 1x Polk CSi3
Sub: 2x Klipsch RW-10D

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V663BL
Amp: NHT Power 2 (200 w/ch x2)



The receiver does not overheat for put that speaker over them?

The receiver does not overheat for put that speaker over them?

There are 4 little black rubber things in between the receiver and the center speaker.
So, the center sits at least 5mm above the receiver.
The receiver barely gets warm even after watching movies, and the amp (at the bottom) barely gets lukewarm.

that's surprising. normally receivers need the most breathing room out of all the components ive dealt with. Do you not have any room for an equipment rack? I just have never seen anyone stack components like that and then throw a speaker on top

I have three rooms with four different systems.
Family Room: Strictly surround. Polk LSI 15, Polk LSIC, Polk LSIFX, Earthquake Mark 4 Subwoofer.
Living Room: Classic 2 channel system: Acoustat 2+2 Stats (My favorite speakers hands down). I've also added a Pio plasma to this room and a conservative system comprised of the new Polk Surroundbar 50 with Earthquake Mark V subwoofer.
Bedroom: 2 channel system, just for giggles, comprised of vintage Marantz receiver with a pair of Polk RT5 bookshelf speakers!
My theory is that one can never have enough listening opportunities!:)

Fronts - Polk RTi6
Centre - Polk CSi3
Rears - Polk FXi3
Sub - Velodyne DPS 12

Here's a picture of the front of my H.T.:





http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=114019&d=1214532787




And here is a rear view:




http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=111179&d=1211610715

I posted a couple of youtube videos if anyone is interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5tdPhaNAUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pnaf337YU0

There have been so many requests for people to try to see what other AVSers have, and many who would like to audition speakers, that I started a frappr group for AVS speaker owners....

so please, join and post your setup, so that others can see and maybe one day audition and share experiences in your area:

http://www.frappr.com/avsers

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT to turn into any debates or brand promoting or flaming wars, or it will be closed ASAP.

This is merely to provide a useful tool for folks to be able to see where others are in case they would like to audition something before buying or to share experiences and/or thoughts

Klipsch RB5 front
Klipsch KG 1.2 center
Klipsch KW10 sub
Klipsch quintet rear

I also am reviewing these and other speakers on my website (not-commercial)

electronicsme (http://www.electronicsme.com)

I just tried to add myself to the frappermap. Not sure I did it right as my picture didn't show up.

:confused:

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Currently my HT 5.1 is driven by a HK AVR247 as a pre/pro into an Emotiva UPA-7 - 7 channel amp, and into a pair of IL40 fronts, IL30 rears, JBL S Center and an Infinity PS212 @ 400 watts.

I like it !!

My 2 channel music setup is in the bedroom, another HK, the 3480 driving 2 JBL E50s and a JBL E150P sub, 150 watts.

NOTE: Subject to change - I like to fiddle with the equipment.

Well seems to be a lot of Polkies chiming in here as of late. I have an old school "bunch o" Polks that rotate in and out of the set-up depending a lot on where I live and what fits. I just moved back to Seattle, and in Seattle there is always a fireplace, so there is always wall space issues, so the big boys are in the closet again.
:-(
On the bright side when the big boys go in the closet, so does my big amp, and that is better for the electric bill, at least until I get a tube amp up and running again :-)

Current set-up
Front - Polk Monitor 5
Rear - Polk Monitor 5jr
Center - Polk csi40
Sub - Polk PSW-450

In the closet (so to speak)

Polk SDA-1C
Polk SDA-1A
Polk Monitor 10B
Polk LSI-9's

I replaced my small bookshelf speakers with Yamaha NS-777 front towers, NS-333 rear surrounds and an NS-444 center. These have a high gloss black piano finish and look great. They sound amazing too and I've listened to several of the out of my price range Polk, Klipsch, etc. TO ME these sounded the best. I also have a Yamaha YST-SW315 subwoofer all connected to a Yamaha HTR-5935.

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What an amazing change this has been.

I have a kenwood HTIB 600 watt system that I am currently upgrading. Just
recently purchase from tweeter some martin logan vignette's to replace the
center, left and right fronts. :D I will add pics later:cool:

Home Theater...make that townhouse living room 16 L x 13 W x 8 H


AV Receiver Denon AVR-688 Circuit City open box
Fronts Def Tech SM350's Best Buy Showroom demo's
Center Def Tech SM350 Best Buy Showroom demo's
Sub Def Tech Supercube III Best Buy Showroom demo's
Side Surrounds Energy RVSS "Pre Owned" $100.00 :D
( ISO Def Tech BP2X's )
Rear Surrounds Def Tech BPX1.2's Best Buy Showroom demo's


Tryin' to put it together on the cheap :cool:

I just joined the forum. I live a few miles south of Dallas Texas and have been fooling with audio/video for the better part of 15 years - albeit on a budget. I am currently running a set of Infinity TSS 1100 5.1 speakers driven by a Harmon Kardon AVR-245 receiver. TV is the Sony KLD46V4100 with Sony BDP-S350 Blu Ray player.

I find the system to be quite adequate except the audio is a bit weak in the mid range. I was thinking about pulling the front left and right speakers and replacing them with a set of floor standing speakers like the Polk R50's. What say the forum?

Hi Guys,
Just bought my first (non-HTIB) speakers. I picked up some Energy Take classic's and an Energy 10 inch sub. Not sure about which receiver I will buy to run them but I will figure it out in the next week or so.

Outlaw 950 pre
Outlaw 770 amp - 7x200
OPPO 983H dvd
Velodyne SMS-1
Rocket 750 sigs x 4 (fronts and surrounds)
Rocket 200 (center)
Rocket 300 x 2 (side surrounds)
Rocket MFW-15 x 2 (subs)
Rocket UFW-10 x 2 (subs)

This is my current and first real HT setup. Was pretty excited about getting everything up and running. I love it, think I made some good choices and stayed within my budget

Yamaha HTR -6180
Playstation 3 - 80 gig (Blu-ray and streaming)
Xbox 360 and Wii (Gaming)
Infinity Beta 50's fronts
Infinity C360 - Center
Infinity Beta 20's (4 of them) for my rears
and a Infinity SW-12

Speakers:

Tannoy Saturn S8 mains
Tannoy Saturn S6lcr center
Boston Acoustics PV800 sub
Boston Acoustics CR6 surrounds

Using a Marantz SR5003 avr.

Here's a pic from the Panasonic plasma thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=14109037&postcount=435

Sub is behind the chair on the right with the plant on top.

I had a pair of Monsoon's given to me after the company went out of business. I know they're not a major brand anymore, but I like them.

Jamo Center 100
Jamo 65 front speakers
Velodyne Sub (close to 15 years old and still hits like a champ)

Hi this is my first post and i was glade to see a SVS thread, just wanted to share my system, i will post some pics tomorrow.

My system is

Reciver is a Pioneer VSX94TXH ELITE
Front speakers -SVS MTS-01
Center -SVS MCS-01
Rear -SVS MBS-01
SUB - SVS PB12NSD/2
SACD - Pioneer DV48-AV
Blu-Ray Samsung BD-1400
TV - Sharp Aquos 52in LCD
Remote - Logitech Harmoney 1000

My HT set up

61" Samsung HL-T6189S
Marantz SR4002
2 -Paradigm Reference Studio 60 mains
1 -Paradigm Reference Studio CC center
2 -Paradigm ADP 350 rear -2 Monitor Atoms surr rear
1 -Energy S10.3 subwoofer
PS3 20gb - HTPC C2D E-6600

Monitor Audio

RS6 main
RSLCR center
RSFX surrounds

Definitive Technology Powerfield 1500TL sub

Hello to All,

This is my first post at AVSFORUM. I am slowly replacing my antiquated audio/video system and wanted to post my new set-up with hopes I will get some thoughts/feelings from other users regarding the performance of these components. They will mostly be used for home theatre in a large, open room with 11 foot ceilings, though will also be used for some music. Please do share what you think. I am still under the 30 day "no questions asked" return policy from Crutchfield. Thanks.


Home Theater:

Onkyo TX SR806 Receiver (Just ordered this. This receiver has received some bad reviews, I realize, but I got it new for $600 so thought it might be worth at least that. It is replacing a very old Kenwood VR-2080 which I really enjoyed).

Mirage Omnisat 2FS (Front Speakers). These were on sale at Crutchfield for $279 a piece which I felt was a good deal. All the reviews I read were pretty positive on these.

Mirage Omnisat 2CC (Center Channel)

Infinity IL100s Subwoofer. I had previously experienced some sound degredation (continuous buzzing and jarbled bass sound) with this using the previous receiver and I hope the new receiver will somehow fix it. If you have any thoughts I am all ears.

I do not have the rear speakers bought yet but will likely go with the Mirage's to keep things consistent (unless they end up sounding bad in such a large, open room).

TV is a couple year old Sony 40" LCD...a bit small for the large room but it works until I can eventually get something larger in a year or so.

Thanks again for taking the time to read this and offer me your thoughts/suggestions/critiques.

Respectfully,

Todd

Rebuilding:

M&K S150s sold for JTR Triple 8s
keeping M&K SS200 tripoles and Surround550 monopoles
SVS subs sold(twin 16-46 and PB12 Ultra/2)..haven't decided replacement yet..probably something Danley.
EAD 8800 pre/pro
need a Blu player still
need proj. and screen
Bryston 4B-ST for L&R
will buy Wyred 4 Sound 3x250 and 2x125 5 channel amp for center and surrounds
will buy Face audio amp for sub(s)

KevinH,
Are you familiar with the JTR's? They should be a great upgrade from your M&K's. I thought the JTR's were better than the M&K S-5000's which I thought were M&K's best theater speaker. Let me know what you think.

MK, not familiar in the sense you are, but I followed the other JTR threads, spoke to Jeff on a few occasions and decided to give them a shot. They are being built right now and I'm not sure when I'll get them hooked up. My HT was dismantled as I remodeled my house which is now on the market, so I thought I would go a different direction. I'll probably be building a house with a dedicated room, larger than what I have now so the JTRs should be great. I'll probably look to something Danley for subs too....start my venture in to some pro audio gear :) I'm keeping some electronics and my M&K surrounds but most everything else will be new.

I have the RF-83's for my fronts, RC-64 Center, RS-62 Rears, And two subs the RT-12d for my front corner sub and a RSW10(not D) set up behind the couch for just some rumble feel while sitting. My Question is this, i power this all with the pioneer elite VSX-92TXH at 130Watts per channel this is quite loud and clear but im considering using this as a pre-amp and aquiring an Aragon amp. Would anyone suggest this? Personally I would like to know if this would blow these speakers. I usually don't raise the volume past -15. Does anyone feel i could press these speakers further with just the elite reciever or is it safe to crank up the volume some more? I only use this system with movies primarily blu-ray thanks.:)

I'm running:
Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR706B
Front: Definitive Technology BP 10s
Rear: Rock Solid by B&W
Center: Definitive Technology C1 Jr.
Sub: 15" Velodyne F-1200 B

NOTE:
Looking for a replacement for the center channel that is less than 7" in height, due to clearance reasons.... any suggestions?

Mains- Axiom M60v2's
Center-Axiom VP150
Sides -Paradigm ADP 350's
Rears- Paradigm Mini Monitor's
Sub - Paradigm PW2200.

Powered by Emotiva LPA-1 and sounds fantastic.

Nels

mains: boston vr2's
center: boston vrc
rears: boston bookshelf's
sub: veleodyne minivee 10
receiver: denon 988
display: pioneer 6020

this is my "budget system" that i have started since im in college, looking to upgrade soon tho

mains: revel F12s
center: revel C12
receiver denon 2809
displayer: samsung a950

i plan on eventually building up to a 5.1 or 7.1 system.

mains: Martin Logan Clarity
center: Martin Logan Motif
sides: Polk FXiA6
rears: Mirage Omnisat
subs: matching AV123 MFW15's

receiver as preamp: Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH
power amp: NAD T973

tv: Mitsubishi Diamond WS-73835

Very happy with everything listed above ...

I have the RF-83's for my fronts, RC-64 Center, RS-62 Rears, And two subs the RT-12d for my front corner sub and a RSW10(not D) set up behind the couch for just some rumble feel while sitting. My Question is this, i power this all with the pioneer elite VSX-92TXH at 130Watts per channel this is quite loud and clear but im considering using this as a pre-amp and acquiring an Aragon amp. Would anyone suggest this? Personally I would like to know if this would blow these speakers. I usually don't raise the volume past -15. Does anyone feel i could press these speakers further with just the elite receiver or is it safe to crank up the volume some more? I only use this system with movies primarily blu-ray thanks.:)

I'm running the exact speaker setup as you, except for the subs, only I'm running a 9.2 surround system with 4 more RF-83 speakers.

I'm using an Earthquake Sound Cinenova Grande Seven 7 channel amp that outputs 328 watts all channels driven simultaneously into 8 ohms.

Also, I have a Denon AVR-5308CI receiver rated at 150 wpc. I bi-amp the 5 main speakers with the amp and the receiver and power the RS-62 with the 2 left over channels of the Denon. I power the 2 rear RF-83 with the 2 left over channels of the Cinemova 7.

The bi-amped speakers use the Denon for the tweeters and the Cinemova 7 for the woofers.

I use two J L Audio Gotham subs with this setup.

So, that's 478 watts going to each of the 4 RF-83's, 478 watts going to 1 RC-64, 150 watts going to each of the 2 RS-62's, and 328 watts going to each of the 2 rear surround RF-83's. The 2 subs have 3,800 watts each.

That's over 10,000 watts of continuous power, or up to over 16,000 watts of peak power!

I use Audyssey Eq to level everything out. This works and sounds fantastic. I can run the Klipsch at full power for hours at a time with no fear of damaging the speakers.

Check my profile for more info about my system configuration.

Here is a youtube video of my system in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5tdPhaNAUY

I have a bunch of old stuff! :D I have had my speakers since I worked at Best Buy in high school and my electronics since I worked at Tweeter in college. But with less than $2k in the whole setup I am happy. :p

Receiver - Denon AVR-3802
DVD - Denon DVD-2200
CD - Denon DCM-380

Fronts - Eosone RSF-600
Center - Def Tech C1 Pro (looking for an Eosone RSC-300 to replace for matching front stage)
Rears - Eosone RSA-100 (satelites from RSS-702 sub/sat package)
Sub - Eosone RSP-100 (sub from RSS-702 package)

my system set up consists of 6.2 channel surround system with 1020 watts of power

pioneer- vsx-516 7.1 put in 6.1 mode rated at 100watts per channel
front speakers- yamaha ns-6390
center speaker- yamaha ns-ap4400
rear speakers- yamaha ns-ap4400s
sub woofers 1. element electronics 12 inch 2.yamaha yst-sw215
direct hd receiver
xbox 360
ps2

the system pounds and im only 19 with over 1000 watts of power in my bed room

Onkyo TX-SR504
Paradigm Atom Monitors

Used for music, tv and movies. I am looking at a budget sub, perhaps the HSU STF1 or one of the Hsu designed Dayton subs from partsexpress (Anyone have one)? Even without a sub though the Atoms are fantastic in the bass department considering their size.

Family Room.....

Mains Boston Acoustic 100 w passive DIY 10' sub (Vel driver)
Main sub Velodyne 12"
center Yamaha 4x2 with powered DIY 10' sub
side and back...6" co ax in walls

Study
Lifestyle 48
....it was a gift and has outstanding performance for the price and worth every penny I paid for it !

Monitor Audio RS6 AV 5.1 package, an awesome they are too. Just love these, great sub also

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Fronts : Wharfedale diamond 8.3
Center : Mission m7 center
L&R surr : Mission m71

Fed via Marantz SR 5300 AVR

Yamaha 663 receiver
Klispch floorstanding F2's
Bose Center VSC-10
4 BIC surrounds
Sony 10inch sub
PS3
Xbox360
Sammy 40 lcd

Kind of a noob at HT. This site help alot though. Pretty happy with everything for now.

New 5.1 setup (12/5/08):

R/L: Polk RTi A9 (new)
Center: Polk CSiA4 (new)
Surr: Polk FXiA4 (new)
Sub: Polk PSW250 (old)
Sub2: Optimus 12 (old)

AVR: Onkyo TX-NR906 (new)
Onkyo TX-8511 (sub amp)