AV123 vs. ??

[bluecar]

AV123 fronts...

http://av123.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/ad867425857af3c398e4eaaf731e3254.jpg

http://av123.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/f94b390f2313df5aa67759566bd1e0c1.jpg


surrounds will be from axiom audio

http://www.axiomaudio.com/global/images/products/large/QS8BlackGrilleOff2.jpg

Grand Total : ~$1,800

Better in that price range?

[icpurplepplalot]

I wish I had $1800 dollars

[Sex Cells]

make something?

[bluecar]

Still undecided. They sell another 5.0 set that's a decent upgrade for what I have now for ~$800+ship.

[JimJ]

Meh...

[JimJ]

OBs can sound great, but I think if this is a learning experience, you're better served by going with a more traditional design...room placement is annoying enough without having to worry about the issues OBs bring.

[bluecar]

They have a map kind of thing that shows where it should be.
I am strongly considering, just to shut the "what ifs" up in my mind. Even if I could find cheaper for better, I will feel confident that I bought exactly what I wanted.

[JimJ]

I will feel confident that I bought exactly what I wanted.

Don't listen to anything else, then :D

[joetama]

This thread seems full of good ideas.

[Spider Monkey]

How's she sound? What did you do with your old set up?

[bluecar]

How's she sound? What did you do with your old set up?

bought on layway so I won't see it until April. Selling my old stuff on craigslist.

[Spider Monkey]

So it was more than 1800?

[bluecar]

So it was more than 1800?

I just got the front three and it was $119x. The last thre items total about $800. I can do 5.1 and save ~$250. I won't get getting those for a while though.

[Spider Monkey]

I'd break in what you got before I was firm on what else I need. I mean who knows until you put it int he specific room that will be used.

[bluecar]

Indeed.

The way I understand these fronts are supposed to be great about encompassing one in sound. I am not 100% certain. I am taking this project slow

[IamDeMan]

I'd break in what you got before I was firm on what else I need. I mean who knows until you put it int he specific room that will be used.

Your shit will be built by me, or I will hunt you down and drink all your beer.

[JimJ]

The way I understand these fronts are supposed to be great about encompassing one in sound.

You can have a stage that's too wide :) Unless you like listening to Diana Krall with a five-foot mouth :D

Which is an interesting visual in itself...

[Porch Monkey]

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_6_3/diy-11-sonotube-subwoofer-september-99.html

I may try that.

[JimJ]

I've wanted to build some of those.

[bluecar]

I like my HT sub just fine.

If deman can build dipoles, I'd be down.

[Sex Cells]

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_6_3/diy-11-sonotube-subwoofer-september-99.html

I may try that.

I know this sounds stupid and petty, but if i'm going to spend that much time and money doing a project i'm going to go with a solid driver that is atleast using a cast basket.

Peoples time is often the most expensive part of the build, not the parts.

[bluecar]

I know this sounds stupid and petty, but if i'm going to spend that much time and money doing a project i'm going to go with a solid driver that is atleast using a cast basket.

Peoples time is often the most expensive part of the build, not the parts.

I think people overuse "budget". Sometimes it's better to go with the best part to begin.

[mcsoul]

I've always wanted to make some diy Legacy Fusions, or better buy a pair of them.


http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/leg20pic1.jpg

[bose301s]

I've always wanted to make some diy Legacy Fusions, or better buy a pair of them.


http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/leg20pic1.jpg

Legacy always advertised a shit ton in Stereo Review and Audio. Also always had snippets from Stereophile or Sensible Sound in their ads too.

[joetama]

I'm thinking they need a few more 'ways' in that speaker.

[bluecar]

lols



I am trying to find a DIY kit that involves peerless drivers vs. that dipole. Turns out a normal bookshelf type works better for what I am wanting to do.

[bluecar]

http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/rc-r-overview/


also seems like an interesting choice...just because of its versatililty.

[joetama]

I hate 'surround' speakers.

[bluecar]

Cuz you does not like HT?

I am not real enough to just rock 3 channels.

If I could sell this reciever, I just might do the processor + channel amp thing. Actually, that would be pretty neat.

I need like a dead head HU for a house....but JimJ said you can't find one with a radio, CD, etc and also dead head.

[joetama]

I'll post later... I've g2g.

[joetama]

I'm in your thread, reading your questions, thinking of answers.

[bluecar]

don't worry...not now.

[bluecar]

I need better questions.

[joetama]

You do need better questions...


I'm just fuzzy on what you are trying to do. Typically however I've found bookshelf speakers to be better for surround than the 'surround' speakers. Most dedicated surround speakers are designed to be mounted directly on a wall in specific positions to work properly. Personally I'm a fan of 3.1. I had 5.1 and went to 3.1 and never looked back.

[bluecar]

Well, to be honest, I don't know either.

On one hand, I like the surround sound during certain movies. However, it is obtrusive and hard to get right.

On the other hand, I like the effects that surround sound offers.

The thing about that energy speaker I posted is that it has 3 options; dipole, bipole, and direct radiating...so I can test which one sounds the best.

I feel like I went the wrong way if I wanted 3.1. It would be hard to undo what I have...which is tilted toward 5.1.