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post #23101 of 29360
5/1/11 at 1:05pm
I believe they are the same
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post #23102 of 29360
5/1/11 at 2:41pm
Hi guys, I'm a new Definitive Tech speaker owner and I gotta say I really like them so far. I used to have Aperion Audio, but I always felt like something was missing despite the awesome reviews, so I went to Pauls TV today in Artvan and got:
Mythos 5 (x2)
Supercube III
and a Mythos 7 center
for about 1800.00
Is that a good deal? They were open box tho
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post #23103 of 29360
5/1/11 at 5:56pm
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I believe they are the same

I would say so too...atleast they look very close... Here are pics from my BP7000SC drivers..
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post #23104 of 29360
5/1/11 at 6:05pm
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Hi guys, I'm a new Definitive Tech speaker owner and I gotta say I really like them so far. I used to have Aperion Audio, but I always felt like something was missing despite the awesome reviews, so I went to Pauls TV today in Artvan and got:
Mythos 5 (x2)
Supercube III
and a Mythos 7 center
for about 1800.00
Is that a good deal? They were open box tho

Not bad, glad your enjoying them, in that case it's priceless
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post #23105 of 29360
5/1/11 at 6:12pm
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Chet stated that some fiberfill may help dampen the bass a bit so if that's the sound your looking for, might be worth a shot. Just measure the before and after results with SEW

I would not recommend this
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post #23106 of 29360
5/1/11 at 6:14pm
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I honestly heard some of this too with the tweeter on CLR3000s...I can't say I had the same issue with my BP7000SC's though... I would have know lol I'll see if my upgraded crossovers help this any once I get them back...

Further more I listen to the same CD on another system and heard the same distortion...so it's in the mix. I think the Def Tech's just reveil it more...
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post #23107 of 29360
5/1/11 at 6:18pm
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For those who are interested, you can follow my crossover mod over at the Polk forum.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118086

Sweet, should have my crossovers back this week! Hope I can stuff it all back in
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post #23108 of 29360
5/1/11 at 6:44pm
I will soon finish out my HT and wonder if anyone here is using a Def Tech center speaker with a powered sub (2300, 2500, or newer) placed inside of an entertainment center. If so, how much room is needed around the speaker for it to sound good?

This is the sort of entertainment center I'm thinking of-
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post #23109 of 29360
5/1/11 at 7:26pm
Nice setup, have you looked at BDI furniture? They sell some pretty top notch stereo/tv furniture units. I was thinking about getting the NOIR series II. Sick of seeing all the wires behind my tv.
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post #23110 of 29360
5/1/11 at 8:28pm
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I will soon finish out my HT and wonder if anyone here is using a Def Tech center speaker with a powered sub (2300, 2500, or newer) placed inside of an entertainment center. If so, how much room is needed around the speaker for it to sound good?

This is the sort of entertainment center I'm thinking of-

Depends on what center speaker you get. You can find the specs on Def Tech's website. I'm not sure if I'm a fan of these or not, especially with Def Tech's since the centers are so large, powered subs, etc. Salamander Designs are very solid too.
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post #23111 of 29360
5/1/11 at 9:45pm
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Originally Posted by bajabuddy View Post

Just wanted to let you guys know that baja is having a Auction on a BP7000 speaker. eBay listing 180653935388

Starting in the Month of May from 1st-7th, we are having AVS Appreciation, mention that your an AVS member and receive a 15% discount on any non-sale purchase(s).

Please email baja before making your purchase, so we can apply your discount.

Thanks Guys!

- baja

How do I email you? What is the address? Thanks!
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post #23112 of 29360
5/2/11 at 3:33am
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I will soon finish out my HT and wonder if anyone here is using a Def Tech center speaker with a powered sub (2300, 2500, or newer) placed inside of an entertainment center. If so, how much room is needed around the speaker for it to sound good?

This is the sort of entertainment center I'm thinking of-

Here is my setup. This stand has the mount for the LCD and my bp2300 just slides right under the monitor. Not much space for equipment but I don't have much or do plan to buy anymore. It does have storage on the sides for blu ray or DVD or CDs which ever you prefer. It is solid wood and glass shelves. I bought from sams wholesale for $225.
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post #23113 of 29360
5/2/11 at 3:50am
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i wouldn't use the xtr50 as a center for xtr60 mains, use a 3rd xtr60 as your center

as far as subwoofer, what is your budget? how big is your room? is the room open to other rooms ? is your preference music or home theater ?

Thanks for confirming the question of the center.

Room is medium size but 2 story ceiling open to uostairs hallway and open on kne side to hallway and in the back to the kitchen.

Somehow this amazing Energy mini sub has produced strong and quality low end but the fam member needs a sub so Id like to give them it as long as the new ine I get is an upgrade so Im tempted to stick with Energy after getting a bad DT supercube once with the buzzing problem that many had.

Preference is HT.
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post #23114 of 29360
5/2/11 at 6:35am
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Here is my setup. This stand has the mount for the LCD and my bp2300 just slides right under the monitor. Not much space for equipment but I don't have much or do plan to buy anymore. It does have storage on the sides for blu ray or DVD or CDs which ever you prefer. It is solid wood and glass shelves. I bought from sams wholesale for $225.

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm not set on the exact ent. center pictured. I just used it to illustrate the type with a spot for a center channel within the cabinet.
Did you ever try the center on the shelf?

I'm wondering about vibrations, noise from the sub made by rattling parts of the ent. center and any degredation of sound quality from being in an enclosure.
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post #23115 of 29360
5/2/11 at 6:49am
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Thanks for confirming the question of the center.

Room is medium size but 2 story ceiling open to uostairs hallway and open on kne side to hallway and in the back to the kitchen.

Somehow this amazing Energy mini sub has produced strong and quality low end but the fam member needs a sub so Id like to give them it as long as the new ine I get is an upgrade so Im tempted to stick with Energy after getting a bad DT supercube once with the buzzing problem that many had.

Preference is HT.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-15h.html

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/FV15.html

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/empire.html

dollar for dollar, internet direct outperforms store bought subs in every way

those 3 subs would walk all over any of the supercubes except for the $3000 supercube Trinity

you may also wish to check out SVS & elemental designs

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub.cfm

http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41
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post #23116 of 29360
5/2/11 at 6:53am
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Thanks for the replies so far. I'm not set on the exact ent. center pictured. I just used it to illustrate the type with a spot for a center channel within the cabinet.
Did you ever try the center on the shelf?

I'm wondering about vibrations, noise from the sub made by rattling parts of the ent. center and any degredation of sound quality from being in an enclosure.

No I put it under the LCD. I don't have it wired to the sub output. I just use speaker wired. I would imagine you could experience some vibration depending on the type of entertainment center you choose. DT recommends only 1" of Clearance for the sub on top.
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post #23117 of 29360
5/2/11 at 8:16am
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Sweet, should have my crossovers back this week! Hope I can stuff it all back in

Was wondering how much for a mod for 4 bpvx, 2 bp7002, and a clr3000 thanks
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post #23118 of 29360
5/2/11 at 9:27am
Just wondering what opinions some of you would have about this setup in a 20x20 room with 9 foot ceilings.

Fronts - BP8B
Center - CLR 2002
Surrounds - BP1.2x
Rears - Studio Monitor 350

Still looking at a subwoofer.

Looking at the Onkyo NR708 to drive it all.

Thanks for your opinions.
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post #23119 of 29360
5/2/11 at 10:57am
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AVS members, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to postpone the 15% off sale that i promised. i was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and i will not be working much this week due to the amount of doctor appointment i have. i promise that I'll get you hooked up later on this month.

Again I'm SORRY for the canceling the sale.

keep well,

baja-

hope you have a speedy recovery
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post #23120 of 29360
5/2/11 at 10:59am
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AVS members, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to postpone the 15% off sale that i promised. i was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and i will not be working much this week due to the amount of doctor appointment i have. i promise that I'll get you hooked up later on this month.

Again I'm SORRY for the canceling the sale.

keep well,

baja-

I hope all is well. Just the fact you're Still here is positive.
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post #23121 of 29360
5/2/11 at 11:37am
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AVS members, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to postpone the 15% off sale that i promised. i was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and i will not be working much this week due to the amount of doctor appointment i have. i promise that I'll get you hooked up later on this month.

Again I'm SORRY for the canceling the sale.

keep well,

baja-

Hope you recover fast.
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post #23122 of 29360
5/2/11 at 11:54am
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Originally Posted by bajabuddy
AVS members, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to postpone the 15% off sale that i promised. i was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and i will not be working much this week due to the amount of doctor appointment i have. i promise that I'll get you hooked up later on this month.

Again I'm SORRY for the canceling the sale.

keep well,

baja-
Get well soon!
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post #23123 of 29360
5/2/11 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by thx5150 View Post
No I put it under the LCD. I don't have it wired to the sub output. I just use speaker wired. I would imagine you could experience some vibration depending on the type of entertainment center you choose. DT recommends only 1" of Clearance for the sub on top.
Thanks so much. The 1" clearance comment was exactly the sort of thing I was looking to hear.
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post #23124 of 29360
5/2/11 at 2:25pm
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Are the drivers in the SM450 the same as the BP7000/7001? I just received 8 from Baja's eBay auction for 6.5" 7000/7001 listing, and the labels on the boxes all say SM450 6.5" mid on them.
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I believe they are the same

Yep they are one in the SAME!
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post #23125 of 29360
5/2/11 at 2:43pm
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No I put it under the LCD. I don't have it wired to the sub output. I just use speaker wired. I would imagine you could experience some vibration depending on the type of entertainment center you choose. DT recommends only 1" of Clearance for the sub on top.
You may want to be a little more specific about what your connection is on the Center Channel. Because using speaker wire will still use the Woofer. ... You would need to remove the brass jumpers... and if you are doing this you realize you are cutting off the frequency of the center channel from about 90hz on down if not even a little higher, if you are not using the RCA for the Low end. So in retrospect you are rendering your center useless for Midbass.

The woofer that is built into the Center Channel is not a SUBWOOFER as you would think like for LFE affects. It is used to fill in the Midbass and take some of the stress off of the Mids. The woofer doesnt move that much, so vibration is pretty much Null.
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post #23126 of 29360
5/2/11 at 2:59pm
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http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-15h.html

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/FV15.html

http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/empire.html

dollar for dollar, internet direct outperforms store bought subs in every way

those 3 subs would walk all over any of the supercubes except for the $3000 supercube Trinity

you may also wish to check out SVS & elemental designs

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub.cfm

http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=2_41

otk,

awesome subwoofer advice! What about the Sunfire TS-SJ8 (true subwoofer super junior). My local audio/video boutique recommended that at as an upgrade from my Energy mini (m6 I believe not the m8) which is really small but has been a great sub woofer surprisingly.

They are offering the Sunfire super junior (though not as small as the Energy will keep it to a small footprint) at a good price (500 something while everywhere else has it for close to $1,000). So I would like to keep the price around the same but I will have to check out the subs you recommended because it sounds like I am going to use some bass going from BP6's to XTR-60's and either way would like a sub upgrade to go with the new LCR's
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post #23127 of 29360
5/2/11 at 3:26pm
Well, I still have not found any good local BP2000's or BP3000's for sale.
There is a guy in Charlotte that has a pair of BP3000, but I googled his name after a weird phone conversation, and he is a convicted felon.
Another guy has BP2000's. I drove 130 plus miles each way, only to find out he listed the speakers wrong in the ad. He did have BP2000's, and I offered $800, and he was stuck on $900. So, I walked. I called him back Friday to offer $850, but no answer or call back.

I may just settle for the BP10B's for rears. I want to have atleast 5 speakers with 6 1/2" mids. If I wait too long they will be hard to find. If I find a deal later on for the BP2000's or BP3000's I will go to 7.1

What do you think about the BP10B's for rears? I have the BP3000's front with the C/L/R 3000.
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post #23128 of 29360
5/2/11 at 5:13pm
Should have bought my BP30s when I had them for sale
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post #23129 of 29360
5/2/11 at 5:25pm
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Well, I still have not found any good local BP2000's or BP3000's for sale.
There is a guy in Charlotte that has a pair of BP3000, but I googled his name after a weird phone conversation, and he is a convicted felon.
Another guy has BP2000's. I drove 130 plus miles each way, only to find out he listed the speakers wrong in the ad. He did have BP2000's, and I offered $800, and he was stuck on $900. So, I walked. I called him back Friday to offer $850, but no answer or call back.

I may just settle for the BP10B's for rears. I want to have atleast 5 speakers with 6 1/2" mids. If I wait too long they will be hard to find. If I find a deal later on for the BP2000's or BP3000's I will go to 7.1

What do you think about the BP10B's for rears? I have the BP3000's front with the C/L/R 3000.

BP10s will work great for side surrounds in a 5.1 setup. I did the same until I purchased a second set of BP2000s - then I moved the BP10s to the rear for 7.1 just as you mentioned. Once you get the 10s hold out for another pair of the powered towers. Having four of your towers powered, in either a 5 or 7 channel setup is something you will really enjoy.

Good luck

Cheers
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post #23130 of 29360
5/2/11 at 5:56pm
Hi all,

Not an owner yet but looking to buy ProCinema 800. Would like some suggestions for the receiver. I'll connecting it to PS3 primarily for the movies and gaming, around 10% music usage through iPod/iTunes library. Denon AVR-3311CI seems pretty decent but haven't been able to decide.

I would also appreciate the impressions of the owners of ProCinema 800.

thanks.
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