While I love the Martin Logan setup in my secondary room that I bought at about 50 percent off, I'd look at Emotiva as they use similar technology at a much lower price point and offer affordable three way centers.Hi All,
first time jumping into home theaters so wanted to ask the community for help.
I just finished my basement and I want to do a mid tier home Theatre setup.
Best Buy recommend MartinLogan 7.1 setup (Dynamo 400 sub, motion 6i center, motion 2i surrounds (4), motion 15i bookshelf (2)) with a Denon AVr - X1600Hreceiver. All in it’s going to be 2.3k
Main question: this is far more expensive than a low budget tier setup (Polk, etc). Is this worth the extra money or should I go to a budget brand or an even higher end? Want to make sure the MartinLogan motion series will deliver for the extra cost.
thanks!
That sub looks like a beast and a big upgrade. Is it too much power for the receiver I am thinking about going with that is 80W per channel? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-...lexa-compatible-black/6344750.p?skuId=6344750While I love the Martin Logan setup in my secondary room that I bought at about 50 percent off, I'd look at Emotiva as they use similar technology at a much lower price point and offer affordable three way centers.
That would allow you to get a better subwoofer like the SVS PB1000 pro (free returns if not happy).
No, subwoofer does not use any amp power from the receiver as it has its own built in amplifier.That sub looks like a beast and a big upgrade. Is it too much power for the receiver I am thinking about going with that is 80W per channel? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-...lexa-compatible-black/6344750.p?skuId=6344750
I'm guessing your choice of small center speaker might preclude he use of the Emotiva C1 center and using small towers for left and right?Thanks for quick reply. I will check those out. Happy to hear any additional suggestions
No, that will work. I like their bookshelves and surround sound too. You obviously know your stuff so I think I’m going to go that route. Thanks!I'm guessing your choice of small center speaker might preclude he use of the Emotiva C1 center and using small towers for left and right?
Emotiva C1+ center dimensions: 7-¾” high x 20-1/2” wide x 8-1/4” deep .
I was leaning towards C2+. Worth the upgrades price and will work with my receiver?No, that will work. I like their bookshelves and surround sound too. You obviously know your stuff so I think I’m going to go that route. Thanks!
Well, actually, it is others on AVS that have bought the Emotiva stuff that convinced me that indeed they are a solid option to Martin Logan.No, that will work. I like their bookshelves and surround sound too. You obviously know your stuff so I think I’m going to go that route. Thanks!
Certainly will but triple check dimensions as there have been "oh my, this is huge" comments from some members, but no regrets.I was leaning towards C2+. Worth the upgrades price and will work with my receiver?
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I loved ML Motion 20 when I started building my home theatre - but they are very expensive, I was able to get some used Motion 20 but a matching center was north of 500 bucks- so I decided to take it slow dabbled in refurb/FB marketplace and built out, once I assess my usage I will upgrade slowly - the only items I bought brand new were Sony X90CH, RSL Subwoofer 10S and Polk S55 towers which I moved to Zone 2 eventually.Hi All,
first time jumping into home theaters so wanted to ask the community for help.
I just finished my basement and I want to do a mid tier home Theatre setup.
Best Buy recommend MartinLogan 7.1 setup (Dynamo 400 sub, motion 6i center, motion 2i surrounds (4), motion 15i bookshelf (2)) with a Denon AVr - X1600Hreceiver. All in it’s going to be 2.3k
Good insight. I’ll do someI loved ML Motion 20 when I started building my home theatre - but they are very expensive, I was able to get some used Motion 20 but a matching center was north of 500 bucks- so I decided to take it slow dabbled in refurb/FB marketplace and built out, once I am assess my usage I will upgrade slowly - the only items I bought brand new were Sony X90CH, RSL Subwoofer 10S and Polk S55 towers which I moved to Zone 2 eventually.
I would suggest investing in a good sub like others suggested - the reason I went with RSL was the price point including wireless transmitter, reviews etc. I was also considering SVS, Rhythmik and HSU -almost pulled trigger on SVS.
You can give a shot to Emotiva, Chane, HTD. BTW, I loved ML sound too, but BB folks always tend to be "salesy" instead of genuine help, at least that was my experience. They will play a specific recording of "Hotel California" during the demo tuned to their environment - and I know this because I went to three different BB and all of them followed the same approach!
Have to go bookshelves. I got the home theatre, but wife got the nice bookcases that take up entire wallCertainly will but triple check dimensions as there have been "oh my, this is huge" comments from some members, but no regrets.
Can you swing towers for the front left/right or are bookshelves the only option?
Most important 2 speakers are the center and sub for a surround sound system so you will be fine.Have to go bookshelves. I got the home theatre, but wife got the nice bookcases that take up entire wall
For Bookshelf Speakers give a serious consideration to KEFs, loved their sound. And they have good deals from time to time, KEF with a killer sub would sound fantastic. Have heard good things about Q Acoustics too.Have to go bookshelves. I got the home theatre, but wife got the nice bookcases that take up entire wall
I’m going to order tonight. One last question. As I built my basement I put the speaker wires in the wall, but didn’t for the subwoofer and I’ll have trouble getting a wire from receiver to sub. Did the sub you recommend have wireless capabilities or any other suggestions?Certainly will but triple check dimensions as there have been "oh my, this is huge" comments from some members, but no regrets.
Can you swing towers for the front left/right or are bookshelves the only option?
