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Post by gus4emo on Jan 15, 2016 19:41:18 GMT -5
Hi all, question, I'm thinking about upgrading the left, center and right speakers, currently have NHT Super One across LCR, with Deftech for surround and surround back, how would the upcoming new Airmotive speakers match with the Deftech? I'm concerned about ribbon tweeters matched with the Deftech tweeters.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 15, 2016 20:30:56 GMT -5
Anybody?
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Post by LuisV on Jan 15, 2016 21:03:28 GMT -5
Since the new Airmotives aren't available to purchase, I don't believe anyone can give a true answer; however, since you have the ability to audition them at home, I think you would be able to answer the question better than anyone else would be able to.
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Post by novisnick on Jan 15, 2016 21:18:34 GMT -5
Theres an argument for matched and it doesn't matter, for HT, close can be good enough.
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Post by vneal on Jan 15, 2016 21:42:29 GMT -5
match the brands all around
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Post by marko on Jan 15, 2016 22:01:57 GMT -5
And Model/Series
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Post by novisnick on Jan 15, 2016 22:08:27 GMT -5
Yes!,,,,,yes!,,,,,, when budget and opportunity arises! Of course!!!
Matching make, model and version. That goes without saying but we don't always have the funding for that.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 15, 2016 22:14:41 GMT -5
They are supposed to be the same as the powered ones or close to it, my question is, ribbons and soft dome, can they match ok?
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Post by stiehl11 on Jan 15, 2016 23:58:07 GMT -5
Having owned the Airmotiv 4 in the past I will say that the tweeters of the Airmotiv were "cleaner" and a bit "brighter" than the soft dome tweeters in my Phase Techs. They were a bit "clinical" for my taste but not in a bad way; just in a preference way.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 10:16:57 GMT -5
Thanks! Any info on the new Airmotive as to what the power handling and efficiency is?
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Post by DYohn on Jan 16, 2016 10:27:01 GMT -5
Ribbons (or AMT, which is a variation on ribbon) and domes do sound different. But as long as your front three match each other, and as long as your surrounds match each other, you will likely not be bothered by the difference. For HT.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 10:57:13 GMT -5
Ok, so,I want to upgrade the LCR, I have deftech 800 monitor for surround and surround back, would I be better getting something like Polk tsx250 for the center and Polk tsx250 for the left and right, that would make it all domes, am I right?
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 10:58:32 GMT -5
I meant Polk tsx220 for left and right.
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Post by DYohn on Jan 16, 2016 11:14:44 GMT -5
You are better off not buying Polk, but that's just my opinion. #flamesuiton
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Post by mgbpuff on Jan 16, 2016 11:19:49 GMT -5
If you have a modern AVR or AV pre-pro that does RMC for all channels, matching is not as important as it used to be.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 11:26:35 GMT -5
Hi DYohn, what about horned speakers for the LCR, do they match well with domes, or are ribbons a better match for domes, I can always go with Deftech as well but the ones I want (studio55) x 3 are out of reach $$ wise. Thanks.
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Post by teaman on Jan 16, 2016 11:30:19 GMT -5
If your front three speakers are matched it will sound better than if you mix and match them. That said if all of the speakers match they will sound even better.
As far as horns, personally I prefer them. Clear dialogue and wide dispersion with high power handling and higher than usual sensitivity bring a lot to the table. My two cents.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 11:37:28 GMT -5
What do you guys think about hsuresearch speakers, I can go with their horned LCR, I appreciate all your help guys.
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Post by teaman on Jan 16, 2016 12:51:18 GMT -5
I have no experience with the HSU Gus but from everything I have read about them they are highly rated and sound fantastic. I am a Klipsch fan myself but there are plenty of similarities.
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Post by gus4emo on Jan 16, 2016 12:58:10 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm leaning on hsuresearch for now on the LCR, and keep the Deftech 800 for surround and surround back.
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