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Post by trapperpeak on Oct 26, 2013 15:10:26 GMT -5
Hey guys,
Thanks for all of your input!!! I decided to go with the following setup:
Emotiva mini-x amp (on sale $169)
Polk Monitor 40 Bookshelf Speakers - 8 ohm, 89 dB sensitivity, 1" tweeter, 2 x 5.25" mid/woofer (newegg $129/pair)
Dayton sub 1200 - 12" subwoofer, built in 120 watt amplifier, gain control, high level speaker inputs, variable crossover, goes down to 25Hz (parts express $129)
This setup should be fun, since the polks get rave reviews for their high efficiency, great highs and mids, and the Dayton sub will provide some solid low end. The sub has crossover control and gain control, so I'll be able to control the bass independent of the mini-x (volume control only).
I'll report on how she sounds once I get the equipment and mess around for a bit. All in all, I'm pretty psyched to see what this $430 set up can do.
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Post by pallpoul on Oct 26, 2013 15:29:56 GMT -5
check the Newegg special on the pioneer bookshelf's, at 89 dollars, it is an amazing pair and warmer sounding then the Polk M-40.
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Post by pallpoul on Oct 26, 2013 15:31:07 GMT -5
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Post by plm on Oct 27, 2013 12:48:09 GMT -5
Best Buy have the newer version of these at $89 currently. The advantage there is you can take them home and test drive them for 14 days under their return policy if they aren't going to be what you want. |
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Post by Trrapperpeak on Oct 29, 2013 0:12:31 GMT -5
I decided to go with the Andrew Jones designed Pioneer SP-B22-LR bookshelves and the Dayton SUB-1200. I haven't received the sub yet, but hooked up the pioneer bookshelves to my mini x today. Straight out of the box the speakers sounded unbelievable, and I'm sure they'll just get better as they are broken in. Bill Evan's "Waltz for Debbie," was very warm and clear. Bass was surprisingly present for the 4" drivers. M. Ward's "Poison Cup," was phenomenal. The mini x effortlessly drives these bookshelves. With the volume knob turned to 1 o clock (just past halfway), the speakers are loud, at 2 o clock, they are very very loud...with noticeable distortion at high volume. I could not be happier with my purchase. So sweet for such little $. I will add another review once I receive my sub.
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Post by Trrapperpeak on Oct 29, 2013 0:14:02 GMT -5
Update: I meant "no noticeable distortion at high volume"
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Post by hmss007 on Mar 24, 2014 15:23:42 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Mar 24, 2014 16:19:12 GMT -5
MMGs have a sensitivity of 86 dB. I suppose the mini-x would drive them but really I would say you need to feed these speakers with more grunt - something north of 100W+. |
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Post by hmss007 on Mar 24, 2014 17:40:24 GMT -5
I have the Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC and I'm looking to pair it with something of similar size for an amplifier to drive a pair of MMGs. If the mini-X would not do the job, any other suggestions? Has someone tried the mini-X with MMGs and have a review?
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Post by hemster on Mar 24, 2014 18:25:31 GMT -5
I have the Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC and I'm looking to pair it with something of similar size for an amplifier to drive a pair of MMGs. If the mini-X would not do the job, any other suggestions? Has someone tried the mini-X with MMGs and have a review? IMHO, at least the XPA-200. Pair of XPA-1Ls would provide gobs of class A goodness if you can spare the coin. |
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Post by garbulky on Mar 25, 2014 7:46:54 GMT -5
I have the Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC and I'm looking to pair it with something of similar size for an amplifier to drive a pair of MMGs. If the mini-X would not do the job, any other suggestions? Has someone tried the mini-X with MMGs and have a review? Don't use the mini-x for the mmg's.... |
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Post by Cory Cooper on Mar 25, 2014 8:52:53 GMT -5
I decided to go with the Andrew Jones designed Pioneer SP-B22-LR bookshelves and the Dayton SUB-1200. I haven't received the sub yet, but hooked up the pioneer bookshelves to my mini x today. Straight out of the box the speakers sounded unbelievable, and I'm sure they'll just get better as they are broken in. Bill Evan's "Waltz for Debbie," was very warm and clear. Bass was surprisingly present for the 4" drivers. M. Ward's "Poison Cup," was phenomenal. The mini x effortlessly drives these bookshelves. With the volume knob turned to 1 o clock (just past halfway), the speakers are loud, at 2 o clock, they are very very loud...with noticeable distortion at high volume. I could not be happier with my purchase. So sweet for such little $. I will add another review once I receive my sub. A friend of mine purchased a pair of those Andrew Jones Pioneers last year. They are an amazing value for the money. He couldn't be happier as well. Enjoy, C |
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Post by allthatjazz on Apr 1, 2014 18:08:40 GMT -5
I was as equally unimpressed but they never made the trip home so that I could massage them properly. They are practically giving them away now.
ATJ
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Post by mercury on Apr 4, 2014 18:23:04 GMT -5
I bought my Mini X A-100 last spring and have not used it yet. I'm also looking for a bookshelf speaker to pair it with. I'm just curious about the Pioneer SP BS22LR a lot of good reviews. For less than $100 at BB, I might try it.
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Post by gohantanch on Apr 4, 2014 23:42:05 GMT -5
I bought my Mini X A-100 last spring and have not used it yet. I'm also looking for a bookshelf speaker to pair it with. I'm just curious about the Pioneer SP BS22LR a lot of good reviews. For less than $100 at BB, I might try it. That's why they have a return policy. Give it a shot. I have the towers and center channel in a small guest room surround sound, and for the money they were surprisingly good. |
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Post by novisnick on Apr 4, 2014 23:56:53 GMT -5
I think the mini will drive a pair of Klipsch RB 61 II very nicely, also these speakers have enough bass that you would not be missing any.
They are not a cheap speaker but I feel that with these you get what you pay for.
Full bodied sound in a reasonable sized room.
Peace,
Nick
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Post by cd on Apr 5, 2014 2:17:06 GMT -5
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Post by cd on Apr 5, 2014 2:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by mercury on Apr 5, 2014 20:56:59 GMT -5
Went out this afternoon to BB and got Pioneer SP BS22LR for $86! Have not hook it up yet just got home. Will also try it with my XDA-2 and XPA-200 combo. Will only use Mini X & Pioneer for a small office set-up. Thanks.
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Post by thevinoman on Apr 5, 2014 22:49:21 GMT -5
I would recommend looking on eBay or Craigs list for some nice used klipsch speakers. These are very efficient and should sound great with the mini-x. Definitely. Heresy II's or go big and go Cornwall. |
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