Posts by mattwardfh

Quote:Originally Posted by Randall.White I might be fine just with a receiver? I was just worried with the lower sensitivity that I'd need a amp. My current Onkyo is only 2 channels driven (115w). So I'm looking to get a better...

Quote:Originally Posted by Randall.White Gotcha, better to have more power than not enough. Thanks for clearing that up. I read (skimmed) through some of the NHT manual and it said 25w up to 150w so was just worried that I'd blow...

Quote:Originally Posted by Randall.White Yes that does help alot! Thank you. The XPA-3 is rated @ 200 watts per channel, would that be too much? My understanding (someone else can feel free to correct me) is that your amp can't...

Quote:Originally Posted by Randall.White I'm looking to buy a full NHT setup. I'm looking to get Absolute towers and 3C center. How much power should I be sending these? I've been looking at Emotiva amps and a couple others. I have...

Quote:Originally Posted by Halophilic Yeah, my initial wording was unclear sorry. My budget is 800 for the receiver and speakers *because* of the TV/speaker mounting and installation. Otherwise it could have been higher. C'est la...

Quote:Originally Posted by 65 Electra Glide If I may play devil's advocate here, why not simply get the Absolute On-Walls, then save that $750 from the installation and put that into the 10" or even 12" subs? The AOW has deeper bass...

Quote:Originally Posted by Halophilic Just pulled the trigger on a Super Stereo (2xSuper Zero 2.0 and a Super 8 Subwoofer) for my "starter" HT setup. I've had a 50" G25 for over a year with the sound coming out of the TV and have...

That's just my take on it—certainly it's worth trying both and seeing what you prefer. Are you running the mains full-range or are they subject to the same crossover you're using for the center?

I think you should be fine running it at 80. 100 seems a little high.

Quote:Originally Posted by Aras Aslan Thanks for the feedback! I think I will keep the Superzeros! I think Super 8 is doing a great job where Superzeros are lacking (below 90hz). Where can I ready your review of D1 and N22 ? Yeah, I...