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Post by skeetlong on Jul 25, 2011 15:53:18 GMT -5
Thinking of going with the H/K7550 and the XPA-5..The Onkyo TX-NR5008..and the XPA-5..or the UMC-1 and XPA-5..I will use my two UPA-1's for the front main and the XPA-5 for the surrounds..Now both H/K and the Onkyo will drive the surrounds good. but not like the XPA-5 will..this will happen within the next few weeks..maybe 4 to 5 weeks..I will upgade to higher end speaker by Oct..November and may go with the Emo speakers..Anyone here have the ERT 8.3's?..and if you do how are they in a 2.1 set..Musically?..Any input would be of great help.As always this is where i hangout and have pickup some really great tips from you Guru/Jedi Master guys!..Thanks.
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Post by hemster on Jul 25, 2011 17:01:22 GMT -5
My buddy has 8.3s for L/R and an XPA-5. His rig sounds great in 2-channel mode with decent sources (CDs, HDCDs, etc.).
Although you could run the 8.3s as full range, it is best to use a subwoofer for full effect.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2011 17:26:30 GMT -5
If I were you, I don't think I'd be looking for a receiver to mate up to those power amps. Why not get a UMC-1 or some other AV Preprocessor? The UMC-1 or one of the Onkyo or Marantz prepros would make an excellent front end to those monster amps you're gonna buy...
Secondly, I think I would upgrade my speakers first before buying the monster amps. This is because the speakers will largely determine which amps you'll need. If you get some very efficient speakers (think Klipsch Heresy, Cornwall, Zu Omen, etc.) you will most certainly NOT need 200 watts/ch. to reach ear-bleeding sound pressure levels. With speakers like those, good-quality 50 watt/ch. amps is all you'd need to reach insane sound pressure levels.
Think about it...
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Post by roadrunner on Jul 25, 2011 18:05:18 GMT -5
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Post by skeetlong on Jul 25, 2011 18:53:40 GMT -5
Great tips..i did think about a Preprocessor.I have never owned one..so this will be new territory for me.And yes i will be upgrading the sub also..and going with speakers first makes more sense..thanks for the link..going check it out now..Thanks guys for steering me in the right direction..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2011 19:09:55 GMT -5
"to" upgrade
Sorry, the teachers from my past are screaming in my head..... Is that a Pink Floyd song ?
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Post by carlp336 on Jul 26, 2011 20:43:17 GMT -5
im selling a umc
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Post by skeetlong on Jul 27, 2011 5:20:42 GMT -5
"to" upgrade Sorry, the teachers from my past are screaming in my head..... Is that a Pink Floyd song ? ..lol...yep..lol..Leave Dem kids alone..lol.. ;D |
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Post by hemster on Jul 27, 2011 7:18:02 GMT -5
"to" upgrade Sorry, the teachers from my past are screaming in my head..... Is that a Pink Floyd song ? Done. I must have missed that somehow. The grammar police must be on donut and coffee break...  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 27, 2011 7:33:48 GMT -5
To the OP, if you haven't already read the lengthy thread on the Onkyo recall on most of their xx08 series receivers/processor, which also includes many of the sister Integra models, I would do so before buying into the xx08 series models. The xx09 models are beginning to trickle out now, so you may want to wait and save yourself a "possible" headache as not all owners are having problems.
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Post by skeetlong on Jul 27, 2011 11:34:18 GMT -5
To the OP, if you haven't already read the lengthy thread on the Onkyo recall on most of their xx08 series receivers/processor, which also includes many of the sister Integra models, I would do so before buying into the xx08 series models. The xx09 models are beginning to trickle out now, so you may want to wait and save yourself a "possible" headache as not all owners are having problems. ...I sure forgot about that..Yes i did read up on it..Seem's like i remember my H/K2600 having firmware issues...Thank you for the head's up on the Onkyo's..  |
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Post by skeetlong on Jul 27, 2011 11:39:59 GMT -5
"to" upgrade Sorry, the teachers from my past are screaming in my head..... Is that a Pink Floyd song ? Done. I must have missed that somehow. The grammar police must be on donut and coffee break... ...being from down South, we tend to use our word's in a manner..like Hey where you two's goin huh?..or like old Bayou Rick would say..it aint right unless you feel it...lol.. ;D... |
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Post by jamrock on Jul 27, 2011 16:12:51 GMT -5
If I were you, I don't think I'd be looking for a receiver to mate up to those power amps. Why not get a UMC-1 or some other AV Preprocessor? The UMC-1 or one of the Onkyo or Marantz prepros would make an excellent front end to those monster amps you're gonna buy... Secondly, I think I would upgrade my speakers first before buying the monster amps. This is because the speakers will largely determine which amps you'll need. If you get some very efficient speakers (think Klipsch Heresy, Cornwall, Zu Omen, etc.) you will most certainly NOT need 200 watts/ch. to reach ear-bleeding sound pressure levels. With speakers like those, good-quality 50 watt/ch. amps is all you'd need to reach insane sound pressure levels. Think about it... -RW- +100.  OP: Have you read this post? Take it to heart. Get the Emo 8.3s, the UMC-1 and the XPA-5. You have one-stop shopping, 30 day trial with full refund for return and 5 years warranty. Then you have US to help you for all your audiophile life! Do you need the contact info for Emotiva? Now, that will cost ya! ;D |
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Post by skeetlong on Jul 27, 2011 16:54:23 GMT -5
Jamrock..thanks for the input..after looking into what i would have too pay for the H/K7550..it really does make more sense to go with the UMC-1..its just more versatile can do more with it..like adding the XDA-1 to it which i will..Now i have been looking really hard at Polks LSi707..but the price!..man i can almost buy a nice used car that them price's..lol..Emo's 8.3s are real attractive at that price.And i can replace all the surrounds including the subs..and still walk away with cash in my pocket..
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Post by jamrock on Jul 27, 2011 17:36:15 GMT -5
Nicer words have never been spoken! Now, go and desire no other.
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