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  1. Well, after too much reading, I opted that my sub upgrade is going to be dual FV15HP's. First one is on order, second will be late next month. Already have a buyer for the first VTF15MK1.

     

    I just couldn't convince myself it was smart to move from duals back to a single, regardless of power, and in a budget of $3000 or less, there isn't an ID sub that bests the engineering and output (especially below 25hz) of the Ryhtmiks. Both will be matte black.

     

    http://www.rythmikaudio.com/FV15HP.html

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  2. Liked 1, 2 was a mess but still fun. 3 was outstanding, and 4 was a mess, probably worse than 2. Still fun and I own all.

     

    As a transformers/comic nerd, I tend to get miff'd when people like Bay do dumb stuff with established characters.

  3. Yep, PS4 doesn't even have a blu-ray remote like the PS3.

     

    The PS3 really ruled '06-10 as THE blu-ray player to have, plus all of it's media abilities. It's main drawback was it did not have a decoder/SoC, it's playback was software based. One that Sony stated at one point would get better, but they never improved. I bought the BDP-1000 Samsung in '06 for $1000, and it SUCKED. I had a PS3 after that for a long while.

     

    As a blu-ray player, it lost ground in 2011 and beyond to cheap standalones, many of who had better PQ (especially dvd) than the PS3 (now realize when I say "better" I am nitpicking). Still is to this date a great device though. I think with the PS4 sony wants you to but it for games, and then have to buy a $100 player from them.

  4. 95/105 analog guts are supposed to be something special.

     

     

    And I get into want vs need all the time with HT, but I still like to be honest. If I tell someone they do not need a Oppo and a Sony is fine, but they want an Oppo, then I did my part :)

     

    I didn't need a preamp, and I don't need dual 18" subs. But I want...

  5. For me, Panasonic players from about 2011 and on offered a sharper image than a PS3, so did the Oppo 93 and 103D.

     

    The 103 has a slight softness due to the Marvell chip and noise reduction that is always on (minor ***** by many owners). The 103D does not have that issue and the image is razor sharp. That being said, it is $600, and if you arent using it as a video processor, for Darbee, SACD/DVD-A, then you are wasting your money. For people that want Darbee AND a blu-ray player, it is a great move. To be honest, i do not even sweat DVD on an Oppo vs a Sony, DVD looks like shit on both.

     

    I may sell my 103D soon if I like this new Sony BDP-S6500 (just released 2015 model) that I ordered. That $450-500 will go to my new sub. The Sony's also have excellent streaming performance, and I have a little dinky one in the bedroom (1200 model) that doesnt even have wifi. I wear Netflix and Amazon out on it. The only way to get full streaming operation from the Oppo is to get the roku stick, which is just something else to buy.

     

    For someone that streams and only watches blu-ray, Sony players are just fine plus they pass all the spears and munsil tests I throw at them. Something some players still cant do.

  6. 1)Dual 18" drivers, 1700 watts of ICE power, large slot port. The V3600 looks much like the XV30Fse except a little larger( 20"x 24"x45" W x D x H) with the slot port on the bottom(front) of the enclosure. Large traditional (removable) grill over the entire front baffle. The amp will have our typical controls---Gain, Crossover, Time delay and Room Size. Although if you intend to put the V3600 in a "small room"...we may need to talk..wink emoticon

    2)The FR is similar to the V1500. (see graph at bottom)

    3)Output is almost double the XV30Fse from 15hz to 125hz. The differences range from 4.9dB to 6.7dB. Average from 16-100hz is 5.8dB more for the V3600. You can see the XV30Fse output here. http://www.data-bass.com/data?page=system&id=106

    V3600 output. (CEA-2010 averaged)

    16-25hz ~ 122.3
    31-50hz ~ 132.3
    63-100hz ~ 136.0
    16-100hz ~ 131.8

    4)Standard Black Satin finish. No plans for wood veneer options at this time. Traditional style grills only.

  7. Well, 

     

    After finally getting a 64II to go with the 7II's, and getting them spaced and calibrated properly, this system sounds soooooo good.

     

    It is always nice to notice for yourself, but everyone that said the 7's are a good jump over the 82's were correct of course. The 64II has more rasp and bite than the 62II, and it makes an outstanding HT center. When the action is live and the volume is high, you never feel like these speakers are struggling to do anything, and the sound is clean.

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  8. I'd just let em idle. Bill is right, the less channels you use the more power the others get. I think the 7125 tested out around 180wpc in 2 channel, and 140wpc with all channels driven.

     

    It is a very good amp for the price, as are all Outlaws.

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