Energy Owners Thread - Page 1106

Originally Posted by scotsomuni

Thanks - I have used the velcro strips on other projects and it works great. I'd probably try putty first b/c I'd be concerned velcro strips may damage the bottom of the speaker if I ever tried to remove it.

Any thoughts on the steel vs wooden Sansus stands for my RC-10s? The steel cost a lot more...not sure if it's worth it. I wish I could see them in person. I'm sure my wife would want to go with the one that is more aesthetically pleasing...it's hard to tell from the photos on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/SANUS-SYSTEMS-...331958&sr=1-11
or
http://www.amazon.com/SANUS-SYSTEMS-...0331958&sr=1-1

Originally Posted by aassad1

I know this isn't the receiver section but I like you people. What would be a good solution for hooking my RC-10s up to my computer, my guess would just be a simple stereo amp but I'm looking for specific suggestions.

Originally Posted by aassad1

Whoops, would like to keep it under $200. I knew I forgot something.

Originally Posted by aassad1

I know this isn't the receiver section but I like you people.

Originally Posted by dillpickle

+1

There are some royal jerks on other threads. Not so here.

Originally Posted by aassad1

Whoops, would like to keep it under $200. I knew I forgot something.

Originally Posted by aassad1

I know this isn't the receiver section but I like you people. What would be a good solution for hooking my RC-10s up to my computer, my guess would just be a simple stereo amp but I'm looking for specific suggestions.

Originally Posted by batpig

the Energy C-2's are fabulous and $50 is a friggin steal especially with stands.

check out this old Stereophile review: http://www.stereophile.com/standloud...ker/index.html

Originally Posted by aassad1

Thank you so much for all the input! Kgallerie I hadn't checked craigslist yet because I didn't know what exactly I was looking for so your suggestions are a tremendous help. For now the speakers would just be going right on my desk for music and gaming. I have an old logitech 5.1 system with integrated amp and have only been using the it as 3.1 for years. I'm tired of looking at my poor little rc10s sitting on the floor waiting to get hooked up so I thought why not get something to hook them up to the computer. A cheap used AVR might not be a bad option but I may just go with a 2 channel amp with a sub out to use later for a 2.1 music only system sometime in the future. Decisions decisions! As always though thanks again for the response!



Edit: I used the word tremendous twice haha.

Originally Posted by aassad1

Thank you so much for all the input! Kgallerie I hadn't checked craigslist yet because I didn't know what exactly I was looking for so your suggestions are a tremendous help. For now the speakers would just be going right on my desk for music and gaming. I have an old logitech 5.1 system with integrated amp and have only been using the it as 3.1 for years. I'm tired of looking at my poor little rc10s sitting on the floor waiting to get hooked up so I thought why not get something to hook them up to the computer. A cheap used AVR might not be a bad option but I may just go with a 2 channel amp with a sub out to use later for a 2.1 music only system sometime in the future. Decisions decisions! As always though thanks again for the response!



Edit: I used the word tremendous twice haha.

Originally Posted by aassad1

A cheap used AVR might not be a bad option but I may just go with a 2 channel amp with a sub out to use later for a 2.1 music only system sometime in the future. Decisions decisions! As always though thanks again for the response!

Originally Posted by DeanRS57

No kidding. I was reading a post regarding $900 sub selection last night, and I thought a war was going to break out or someone was going to start crying. It was about at bad as AMD/ATI vs Nvidia if you are a PC enthusiast.

Originally Posted by kgallerie


I would go with a stereo receiver over an AVR. I have an older denon dra-375rd and a DRA-635r, and both of the them kick the crap out of the AVR's i've compared them with when it comes to music sound quality.

Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous

If you already have a Logitech unit with a sub, why not use it? I have a Klipsch Ultra 5.1 and I wouldn't hesitate to swap the satellites out if I came across a great deal on some efficient bookshelf speakers.

Originally Posted by aassad1

This http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Compu.../dp/B00007AKDP is what I have. The back of the sub has the amp and places to connect the speakers but I tried plugging my RCs in and didn't get much sound out of them. Perhaps I was doing it wrong some how? But after that I just assumed it wouldn't work. The little 8in sub is pretty nice for music though.

Fun FACT: I just remember I have a rc-mini CC in my basement in a box... that I could also use in this little computer system.

Originally Posted by aassad1

This http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Compu.../dp/B00007AKDP is what I have. The back of the sub has the amp and places to connect the speakers but I tried plugging my RCs in and didn't get much sound out of them.

Originally Posted by neutro

If you're willing to drop 200$ on an amp, I'd go with a recent but used AVR that can process modern digital formats (Dolby Digital & DTS ES for example). Entry level 5.1 receivers such as the Pioneer 52x or the equivalent Yamaha or Onkyo units are frequently on sale below 300$, new; I guess it would be easy to find a used one for around 200$.

Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous

I agree that there are some really NASTY cheap AVR's out there. If it's plastic and from the 90's with a slider eq, RUN and don't look back until the door is locked behind you!! I have done comparisons with two receivers hooked up to one set of speakers, and even my girlfriend was shuddering, and she doesn't really care about this stuff too much.

Originally Posted by neutro

If you're willing to drop 200$ on an amp, I'd go with a recent but used AVR that can process modern digital formats (Dolby Digital & DTS ES for example). Entry level 5.1 receivers such as the Pioneer 52x or the equivalent Yamaha or Onkyo units are frequently on sale below 300$, new; I guess it would be easy to find a used one for around 200$. You'd get a capable amp, 5.1 output for future expansion, and video switching on top of that. Entry level AVRs don't do video upscaling though.

Originally Posted by neutro

These kind of system sometimes have very low impedance satellites, and the amp in the sub may have trouble driving higher impedance speakers.

Originally Posted by kgallerie

I compared my denon DRA stereo receivers to an onkyo TX-DS575 and a Marantz SR-5500. Both are pretty good quality AVR's. Based on these comparisons, I think the AVRs are more HT dedicated with focuses more on the treble and bass, leaving a colder sounding lack of mids.

Both Denons were much more musical and made the speakers sound a whole lot more "opened-up".

That is my experience anyway. I would personally never by an AVR for music listening ever again. Maybe I am jumping to conclusions too early?

BTW.....if anyone is interested in buying the onkyo mentioned above, I have no need for it. I'll sell it for $50.

Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous

For sure, I won't bother with an AVR for music ever again. I like you, also sold my Onkyo TX-DS656 that I was using for a two channel setup. Now I replaced it with really old Technics gear, and it sounds way better. I much more prefer the Technics over my Denon 3808 for music as well. We all have our preferences, and I know what works for me, and what doesn't. Enjoy your setup!

Originally Posted by kgallerie

I sure do enjoy my set up......but I have that damn upgrade bug.

I have my eye on a pair of ADS sat 7 speakers on CL (large bookshelf speakers for bedroom music), but they are 4 ohm. Both of my DRA's are rated at 6-16 ohm, so I may be in the market for an amp too.

Originally Posted by aassad1

Just saw this bad boy on craigslist after Hank mentioned technics, maybe it would be a good idea http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/2681059484.html.

Originally Posted by aassad1

Just saw this bad boy on craigslist after Hank mentioned technics, maybe it would be a good idea http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/2681059484.html.

Originally Posted by kgallerie

I personally wouldnt go with a cheap avr.....you are paying for extra channels you wont need.

I would go with a stereo receiver over an AVR. I have an older denon dra-375rd and a DRA-635r, and both of the them kick the crap out of the AVR's i've compared them with when it comes to music sound quality.

Originally Posted by Hank Mardukous

They would actually have high impedance satellite speakers.