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Oops, I just posted this in the wrong thread: I have home theater questions and it looks like this might be the best thread to ask them in. I'm currently using the Denon AVRS530BT 5.2 Receiver. I got suckered by the advertising "maximum of 140 watts per Channel" but in reality when using the full 5 speakers for surround sound, it is more like 45W :-( My setup is the Denon receiver with three Ascend SIERRA-1 speakers in front: http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html Two Ascend CBM-170 for surround speakers, no sub. I've been turning the receiver up to 65-70 (out of max 100) for most movies, and that hasn't been particularly loud. The Denon has all of the features I want, but the speakers would do much better with 100-150W per channel. What would be the most cost effective way to get that? right now woot.com has a Onkyo TX-RZ820 for $449.99, rated 130 W/Ch. But is that another fake rating? e: Saw the warning about Onkyo in OP, should I still get it? What Yamaha receiver is equivalent?
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Damnit, I got suckered into expensive audiophile stuff :-( I think I spent over $1500 for the 5 speakers :-(
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Dec 6, 2018 05:07
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I appreciate all the help, I think I'll add a sub-woofer first and see what that gets me. Any recommendations? Does Best Buy carry a decent one?
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Dec 6, 2018 23:18
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15' x 19' with a few opening: $500 would be a good price point This is a little over price, but seems like a good one: Rythmik L12 Servo Sub? http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/subs/l12.html SA Forums Poster fucked around with this message at 00:00 on Dec 7, 2018 |
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Dec 6, 2018 23:58
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Is there any sub at Best Buy under $500 worth the money?
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Dec 7, 2018 00:14
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qirex posted:For your room you're probably better off with a ported model. Rythmiks don't have the raw output of SVS or Hsu but I like sealed subs and the direct servo design speaks to my nerd brain. A VTF-2 or PB-1000 would do you really well. I think SVS is sold at Best Buy/Magnolia now so that takes the whole shipping thing out of the equation. Would this be under-powered for my space? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/svs-10-300w-powered-subwoofer-premium-black-ash/5707705.p?skuId=5707705 e: haha you beat me to it.
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Dec 7, 2018 00:20
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SA Forums Poster posted:15' x 19' with a few opening: Where in the room would be the best place for the subwoofer?
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Dec 7, 2018 00:23
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I'm in the market for a new reciever/amp and I'm a bit confused. I probably just need 2.0 but 3.1 wouldn't hurt. Looking at Onkyo's website, there is: $499 A-9150 Integrated Stereo Amplifier 2 x 60 W/Ch @ 4 Ohms $499 TX-8270 Network Stereo Receiver Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 100 $499 TX-RZ730 9.2 - Channel Network A/V Receiver Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 1kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 100 They all cost the same, but the stereo amp seems way under powered compared to the other two. Since they are all $499 why wouldn't I just get the 9.2 Receiver?
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Jul 18, 2020 22:23
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Looking for a new amp/receiver (old one shorted out and I don't want to bother trying to fix it). I currently have a TV with built in Roku. I used to use the TV as the central hub and output the sound to my surround sound receiver. I don't have any other devices than the TV, no video game consoles or anything. I have no need for multiple inputs/outputs. The living room is wide open, so I don't have a nice enclosed area to control the sound. Currently have two SIERRA-1 REFERENCE MONITOR, one SIERRA-1 CENTER, and two CBM-170 SE BOOKSHELF MONITOR for the surrounds. They sound wonderful, but the sierras have low sensitivity (87dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter). Budget is $1,000, looking to get amps/receiver, maybe add a subwoofer for movies. Costco has the Klipsch R-12SW subwoofer for $250 and add in a $399-499 surround receiver. Or.... If I could get a high quality stereo amp with high output, I would just use my two sierra speakers. Can I get a good stereo receiver and amps for $1000? Thoughts, suggestions? e: Something like: Marantz PM7000N Integrated Stereo Hi-Fi Amplifier SA Forums Poster fucked around with this message at 21:43 on Jul 30, 2020 |
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Jul 30, 2020 21:21
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qirex posted:The Denon 800H or Marantz NR1200 are your best bet for stereo HDMI. That 7000N is supposedly really good but it costs a grand when you could get an 800H and a real sub for the same price, and you wouldn't need as beefy of an amplifier because the sub would be handling the low bass.. The Denon 800H looks nice, then I could set up zone b using my rear speakers in a different room for parties. Thanks.
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Jul 31, 2020 00:34
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As a follow up to my previous posts, I ended up finding a Pioneer Elite SC-37 used on craigslist for $380 ($2,200 MSRP in 2010). Upgrading from a Denon AVR-S540BT, supposedly 70W/channel, to 140W/channel is HUGE. I haven't been able to raise it higher than -10db, and at that level it was hurting my ears from across the room. It only has HDMI V.1.4a, but my TV has a Roku built in, and I use that for video switching, with the Pioneer receiver handling audio. Next upgrade will be adding a sub-woofer. I think I will save my money and get myself a Christmas preset of a Rythmik Audio E15 Direct Servo subwoofer. Current setup: TCL 55" Roku TV Pioneer Elite SC-37 receiver Two Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 Reference Monitors Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 Center e: Speaker wire, I thought bigger is better and got 12 Gauge. This poo poo is way too thick, it is so hard trying to get it into connections. Do yourself a favor and stick to 18 gauge. SA Forums Poster fucked around with this message at 21:31 on Aug 8, 2020 |
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Aug 8, 2020 21:14
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fridge corn posted:How important is the centre channel in a 5.1 setup? Center is the most important just behind the front left,right. Most of a movie's dialog will come from the center channel.
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Aug 16, 2020 01:15
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The Perfect Element posted:The only setting I can change which resolves the issue is switching the audio output format to pcm, which means I lose 5.1 benefits. It was my understanding that PCM was uncompressed audio. You will get the full 5.1 audio...
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I personally hate the sound of horn speakers, and vote that this is the perfect time to upgrade away from Klipsch brand.
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