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post #9661 of 19475
10/30/09 at 12:46pm
I say dual sentinals or pull the trigger on either the Phoenix or Dragon and if you need more after that point think about adding another one at some point down the road. Either way you really can't loose with these choices.
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post #9662 of 19475
10/30/09 at 1:26pm
Anyone know how long the Sentinels are on sale? I could not get an answer today by e-mail or telephone to Epik. Thanks.
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post #9663 of 19475
10/30/09 at 2:54pm
Wow...! So many people voiced a desire for a Phoenix sale, and the daul Phoenix's are still out on the classified section.. I'll break them up if people are only interested in one.. I was thinkn' someone's gettn' a heak of a deal.. Yet the Sentinel seems to be the hot item anyway.. Who knew..
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post #9664 of 19475
10/30/09 at 3:04pm
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Wow...! So many people voiced a desire for a Phoenix sale, and the daul Phoenix's are still out on the classified section.. I'll break them up if people are only interested in one.. I was thinkn' someone's gettn' a heak of a deal.. Yet the Sentinel seems to be the hot item anyway.. Who knew..

People are scared of the 18's bro. I know if I had money to burn I would buy your 2 to go with my one and just put one in different corners. I think you will be better splitting them up. See if Chad will take them back for his "B" stock. You might get what you are asking for them with that. Just thinking out loud as usual.
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post #9665 of 19475
10/30/09 at 5:37pm
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Wow...! So many people voiced a desire for a Phoenix sale, and the daul Phoenix's are still out on the classified section.. I'll break them up if people are only interested in one.. I was thinkn' someone's gettn' a heak of a deal.. Yet the Sentinel seems to be the hot item anyway.. Who knew..

I think the non-transferable warranty also scares off some people. Not that Epic has a reputation for poor goods, but one has to weigh the value of a used product with the chances of running into some kind of future problem.

Scott
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post #9666 of 19475
10/30/09 at 5:47pm
If I didn't just get the dynasty I would want one or both but there are no more subwoofer funds for a very long time and when I do it will be an earthquake transducer.
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post #9667 of 19475
10/30/09 at 6:52pm
Well I got this message from Karen @ Epik this evening:

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We do not have an end date for the sale at this time. We imagine it will be going on for at least another week or two.

Looks like the sale on Sentinel and Vanquish 12" subs will be on for at least another week or so. Two weeks to process and ship.
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post #9668 of 19475
10/30/09 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by JEFFREY GTS View Post

Simply put, what is the best sounding sub Epik offers? Output would take a back seat to sound quality. Thanks for all the help.

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Would that be the Dragon? And it might not even be noticied.

John

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I don't know if I am slow but what exactly do you mean by your statement?

Being sealed and having an 18" driver output would not have to take too much of a back seat.
I was responding to "Output would take a back seat to sound quality."

The superior sound quality might not be noticed as "all" models sound exceptional!

The Epik Dragon

"The Dragon is quite capable down low when compared to other sealed subwoofers on the market. It is an extremely musical subwoofer and was created for those who care more about quality than quantity. It has very low distortion and sounds extremely clean on any source material."

John
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post #9669 of 19475
10/30/09 at 7:14pm
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from what i read on here is that two mfw-15 might be near a phoenix. the mfw's i'm guessing is a bit under 400 watts of power each. the Sentinel is 625 watts according to the amp on mine. build quality Epik is tough to beat. top notch. maybe it's because they build everything themselves. i'm debating for too long on what double sub setup i'm going for. add another sentinel or get two mfw-15's or just wait awhile and buy a phoenix. i'm killing myself. lol.

lol, how are you going to fool the wife this time? Or did you come clean and get approval this time?
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post #9670 of 19475
10/31/09 at 3:03am
Could someone explain between SEALED and Ported Sub and which to buy for a speaker system?
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post #9671 of 19475
10/31/09 at 3:07am
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Could someone explain between SEALED and Ported Sub and which to buy for a speaker system?

The search button is your friend
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post #9672 of 19475
10/31/09 at 10:06am
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Could someone explain between SEALED and Ported Sub and which to buy for a speaker system?

One is ported and the other is not
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post #9673 of 19475
10/31/09 at 10:27am
i have a phoenix on the way and was wondering - where are guys setting your gain knob starting out? and did you have to make any significant adjustments? and how was the setup process, generally speaking? one more thing - what about break in.... can you blast away right from the get go? or should you go moderate for a while?
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post #9674 of 19475
10/31/09 at 10:32am
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i have a phoenix on the way and was wondering - where are guys setting your gain knob starting out? and did you have to make any significant adjustments? and how was the setup process, generally speaking? one more thing - what about break in.... can you blast away right from the get go? or should you go moderate for a while?

Drive it like you stole it I would play it like you will all the time but your going to hear many different op just like breaking in a motor .
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post #9675 of 19475
10/31/09 at 10:46am
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i have a phoenix on the way and was wondering - where are guys setting your gain knob starting out? and did you have to make any significant adjustments? and how was the setup process, generally speaking? one more thing - what about break in.... can you blast away right from the get go? or should you go moderate for a while?

A good starting point is the knob around 10 o'clock. Don't worry about breaking in, just fire away!!!!!!
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post #9676 of 19475
10/31/09 at 11:13am
not sure if my wife would approve. but another sentinel might be good. i know she'd probably kill me. lol. my daughter is watching ice age 3 on normal dvd right now and the sub is hitting pretty good.
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post #9677 of 19475
10/31/09 at 1:15pm
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not sure if my wife would approve. but another sentinel might be good. i know she'd probably kill me. lol. my daughter is watching ice age 3 on normal dvd right now and the sub is hitting pretty good.

Depends on size of your room and sub. In small bedroom systems a single sub will work OK and if the area is large, duals can help with more output.

Bill
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post #9678 of 19475
10/31/09 at 2:44pm
my room is 15 wide by 16 long and opens up to a big kitchen in the back. non flat ceiling that's angled. a hallway to the right. looking at my room i have only three places for subs. two in the front between the tall jbl's and tv stand and next to the couch. i did the measuring for a phoenix and it would barely fit next to the couch. too big i'm guessing. i like the sentinel but in some ways i feel lower a few hz would be sweeter. the av123 thing is my only other option with the size limits i have. i know everyone says to have two subs that are the same. like having the same speakers for timbre matching etc.
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post #9679 of 19475
10/31/09 at 4:33pm
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my room is 15 wide by 16 long and opens up to a big kitchen in the back. non flat ceiling that's angled. a hallway to the right. looking at my room i have only three places for subs. two in the front between the tall jbl's and tv stand and next to the couch. i did the measuring for a phoenix and it would barely fit next to the couch. too big i'm guessing. i like the sentinel but in some ways i feel lower a few hz would be sweeter. the av123 thing is my only other option with the size limits i have. i know everyone says to have two subs that are the same. like having the same speakers for timbre matching etc.

Ok, I would go with a second Sentinal. Call or email Chad and see if you can get a price as you already have one. May be he will give a a second sale pirce on it. Put both up front, or one in front and the other next to the couch. Also, get a sub EQ like a Anti Mode 8033, SMS-1, or EQ2. If you really want to tinker with it all, get a BFD.

Bill
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post #9680 of 19475
11/1/09 at 10:31pm
My dual Phoeni have been picked up today, and the AVS add has expired.. Thought I'd just pass that along.. -Peace..
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post #9681 of 19475
11/2/09 at 10:17am
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My dual Phoeni have been picked up today, and the AVS add has expired.. Thought I'd just pass that along.. -Peace..

Congrats...I think! That mean you found a buyer for them both then?
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post #9682 of 19475
11/2/09 at 12:56pm
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Congrats...I think! That mean you found a buyer for them both then?

NO! Dual is code for 1 is still for sale. Sorry... I am a smarta$$ I can't help it. It is infectious
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post #9683 of 19475
11/2/09 at 11:09pm
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Originally Posted by fab5valentine
My dual Phoeni have been picked up today, and the AVS add has expired.. Thought I'd just pass that along.. -Peace..

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Congrats...I think! That mean you found a buyer for them both then?

There is a little bit of irony here, (his user name).

Sorry, I couldn't resist as well.
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post #9684 of 19475
11/3/09 at 5:53am
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there is a little bit of irony here, (his user name).:d

sorry, i couldn't resist as well.

lmao
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post #9685 of 19475
11/3/09 at 8:18pm
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NO! Dual is code for 1 is still for sale. Sorry... I am a smarta$$ I can't help it. It is infectious

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There is a little bit of irony here, (his user name).

Sorry, I couldn't resist as well.

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lmao

lol, nice guys!

What I meant was the way he wrote that it seemed he was a bit disappointed...I'm well aware of what dual means.

The "Sharp" moniker was actually something I thought up because when I first joined this forum, I came here looking for information on Sharp televisions. I had a 25" tube that had proved to be quite durable...survived a 3 or 4 foot fall off the bed and worked for quite a few years after that.

Of course I bought one of their newer LCDs a year or two ago and experienced the banding, and it went back to the store. After that I picked up an XBR4, and back in January an XBR8. I guess I should rename myself SonyOne now.
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post #9686 of 19475
11/3/09 at 10:18pm
No need to explain yourself. It's good to see someone who
can take a joke, as it was all for kicks. Take care.
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post #9687 of 19475
11/3/09 at 11:13pm
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no need to explain yourself. It's good to see someone who
can take a joke, as it was all for kicks. Take care.

x2
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post #9688 of 19475
11/4/09 at 5:54am
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lol, nice guys!

What I meant was the way he wrote that it seemed he was a bit disappointed...I'm well aware of what dual means.

The "Sharp" moniker was actually something I thought up because when I first joined this forum, I came here looking for information on Sharp televisions. I had a 25" tube that had proved to be quite durable...survived a 3 or 4 foot fall off the bed and worked for quite a few years after that.

Of course I bought one of their newer LCDs a year or two ago and experienced the banding, and it went back to the store. After that I picked up an XBR4, and back in January an XBR8. I guess I should rename myself SonyOne now.

hey sonyone - i had a 25" sharp. and i now have the sony xbr970. sony makes a great tv
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post #9689 of 19475
11/4/09 at 6:15am
Can anyone please tell me if the Epik Sentinels have a Phase knob and a crossover knob on the back of the amps? I might want to set the crossover of my duals that i'm anxiously awaiting for at different frequencies. Thanks.
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post #9690 of 19475
11/4/09 at 6:17am
Yes, the sentinel has a crossover knob which is variable starting from 40Hz. However it only has a phase switch 0/180. No variable phase there.
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