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    Tubes better than SS??? BAH!

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I've never tried tubes before, therefore I would like to hear some suggestions on what tube gear I could try that would out perform my Aragon 8008BB Amp mated with my Aragon Aurum Pre-Amp. I am running the Aragon gear with LaScalas. With the suggestions, could you throw in dollar figures.

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I think for starters I'll go with a phantom center, never heard of that before but I understand what you are saying. As for the Sub, I was planning on adding the dual KW-120-THX Subs w/KA-1000-THX amp to go with my LaScalas in 2 channel. This is really starting to look more and more like a win win situation for music and HT[:D]

    Now, for a line-level switcher. Can you give me some recommendations?

    I will post a photo of the front of my room where the TV is so that you can see what I have.

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    DrWho, the reason that I'm not trying to integrate the two systems is because like I said earlier, "I don't have any HT experience. But, now that I'm starting to see the light alittle, how about if I use my Heresy's as rears using the Yamaha receiver with a line-level switcher so that I can use my LaScalas for music and movies. Then all I would need to get is a center speaker. How am I doing so for??? OK, if I go with this setup, what can I use as a good center?

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I have a Samsung 61" HL-R6178W DLP TV. This is the newest Samsung with the Gen-6 1080p Light Engine. (Awesome!!) It has all the lastest and greatest features with all the connections you can think of.

    Yes, the HT will be in the same room as my 2 channel system.

    FYI, my room size is 22' x 20' with 10' sealings. Do you think the Cinema 10 will be enough for my room size?

    After I get it all set up, I will post pictures of my 2 channel and HT.

    Thanks again,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Thanks DrWho,
    The Cinema 10 setup that I'm looking at has the RSX-5 satellites and the RCX-4 center with the RW-10 Sub. After reading your input, I went to the Best Buy web site (because I know they carry some of the Klipsch line) to see what they have for HT receivers. I found a Yamaha HTR-5830SL for $180.00.
    I really don't know anything about HT receivers and for that price not sure if it's worth buying. Here are the Product Features of the Yamaha. Please look it over and tell me what you think.

    -550 watts total power: 110 watts x 5 @ 8 ohms, 1kHz, 0.9% THD
    -Yamaha-exclusive Cinema DSP advanced surround sound decoder creates a rich, independent
    soundfield that will envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience
    -Surround sound programs: Yamaha Quad-Field and Tri-Field DSP; Dolby Digital, Matrix 6.1, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II Music, Pro Logic II Movie; DTS and DTS Matrix 6.1
    -Night Listening mode creates proper tonal balance and dynamic range when the volume is lowered
    -Silent Cinema mode lets you enjoy multichannel audio and video sound through headphones
    -Analog mixdown lets you enjoy 5.1 channel sound from only 4 speakers, as the center channel and subwoofer frequencies are mixed into the 2 front channels
    -32-bit YSS-948 DSP processor
    -AM/FM tuner with 40-station random access preset tuning
    -5-band center graphic equalizer
    -High-performance 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog conversion for all channels
    -THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.06% @ 6 ohms

    -Inputs: 2 component video, 6-channel
    input, 2 optical digital audio, 1 coaxial digital audio, 2 stereo audio, 4 A/V.

    -Outputs: 1 component video, 1 stereo audio, 1 A/V, subwoofer, 1 composite monitor.

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    Now remember this is just for watching movies as I have something for 2 channel.

    Thanks,

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    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Ok, after much brain storming, I figure if I'm going to do something I'm gonna do it right the first time.

    I'm thinking about going with the Reference Cinema 10 setup. First off, can someone with some knowledge or experience with these speakers give me their input on them. Second, can someone recommend an HT receiver to match.

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Cal,

    I apologize for my comment to you. It's just that it's easy to get offended when the name Bose is mentioned. I guess I should have not mentioned Bose and just try to ask for input some other way.

    I started this thread because I have no experience in HT. I was only trying to get some input from you all experienced HT owners on something that is small like the Bloes 321. I'm not looking for something that sounds like a theater, but something that is small and has a nice surround sound.

    I definitly do not need convincing that Klipsch doesn't make crap. I've been a Heritage owner for the past 25 years when I purchased my first pair of Heresy's. Presently my system consist of:

    Aragon 8008BB amp

    Aragon Aurum Preamp

    Jolida JD-100 CD player

    Jolida JD-9A phono stage

    Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable

    Nakamichi Cassette player

    KLIPSCH LASCALAS

    Also, I still have my Heresy's and they sound as good as the day I bought them!!

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    I figured some knuckle head like Cal Blacksmith would make a comment that I had my mind made up on the Bose system. If that were true, I would not have asked for help! It also seems to me that Cal did not understand from my original post that I meant what I said. The only thing that goes in my home is KLIPSCH!!!!!

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    What I'm looking for is something like the Bose 321 system that has only 2 speakers and a Sub for watching movies. I really don't want anything more, because I don't want to have to run cables. Bose also has what is called the CineMate. The difference between the 321 and the CineMate is that the 321 comes with a progressive scan DVD/CD player and AM/FM tuner where as the CineMate does not. The CineMate connects to a TV, DVD or VHS player via RCA cables.

    Thanks,

    New to HT

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Can someone tell me if Klipsch has something in the Home Theater department that I'm not aware of, that is similiar to Bose's 321 system. The reason I ask, is because the only thing that goes in my home is KLIPSCH!!! Since I'm into 2 channel, I would like to have a small setup like the 321 system Bose has.

    Thanks,

    Getting KW-120-THX Subs

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Well after MUCH review I have decided to get the KW-120-THX Subs.

    Since I have never owned a Sub before, can someone help me with a good starting point on the Sub settings.

    My setup is two channel with the follow components:

    -Aragon 8008BB amp

    -Aragon Aurum Preamp

    -Jolida JD-100 CD player

    -Jolida JD-9A phono stage

    -Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntable

    -Nakamichi BX-100 cassette player

    -KLIPSCH LASCALAS

    My room size is 22' X 20' with 10' sealings.

    Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

    I will post photos of my setup when the Subs arrive.

    Thanks,

    need help on sub

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Basically I would like to know if there would be MUCH difference with the Dual KW-120-THX Subs than the RSW-15 Sub. Budget is not a big factor, but if there's not a big difference I would like to save some money and just get the RSW-15 Sub. My room size is 20' x 20' and I listen to Rock-N-Roll, Jazz, Country, Oldies and Rhythm and Blues.

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