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Post by Caemofan on Dec 23, 2009 12:14:08 GMT -5
Guys, I have been thinking of using the 6.2 for LR and 6.3 for the center. Do u think it is better to use all 6.2 or with the above combo? I am just worried that the 6.3 as center will dominate the 6.2. Any advise?
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Post by monkumonku on Dec 23, 2009 12:39:25 GMT -5
Guys, I have been thinking of using the 6.2 for LR and 6.3 for the center. Do u think it is better to use all 6.2 or with the above combo? I am just worried that the 6.3 as center will dominate the 6.2. Any advise? I have that arrangement (6.2's LR and 6.3 center). The 6.3 doesn't dominate. You just have to have the SPL's matched on all of them.
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Post by Caemofan on Dec 23, 2009 12:42:11 GMT -5
Is it worth the extra $$ though? Will I notice a significant gain versus using the 6.2 as the center??
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Post by strindl on Dec 23, 2009 14:18:40 GMT -5
I think the one place where I would opt for the 6.3 over the 6.2 would be for center channel duty. Listening in the two channel room at emofest, I preferred the sound of the 6.2 to the 6.3, but for center channel work, the 6.3 has advantages.
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Post by Winger on Dec 23, 2009 14:43:01 GMT -5
Some would argue that it's always best to match all 3 front channels. I tend to agree with that statement, with the caveat that all 3 channels are placed similarly with respect to their surroundings in the room (rear wall, side walls, cabinetry etc.
However, if the center channel is going to be placed in a cabinet, the 6.3's offer a greater degree of adjustability, i.e. boundary compensation, midrange trim up/down and tweeter trim up/down. This allows for more fine tuning of the frequency band critical to the human voice, the majority of dialogue emanates from the center channel.
In this situation, I think the 6.3 is better suited for center channel duty than the 6.2.
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Post by bigred7078 on Dec 23, 2009 14:47:09 GMT -5
that would be the combo i would choose (6.2 left/right and 6.3 center), just do as others said and properly level match your speakers with an SPL meter
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Post by Caemofan on Dec 23, 2009 16:33:18 GMT -5
Allright!! I am set now....thanks for the input folks! I hope I am taking the right direction here and not regretting later on.
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Post by Fish Guy on Dec 23, 2009 18:44:01 GMT -5
I just started using this exact setup When i contacted emotiva a tech told me that i would not hear any difference especially with movies as long as i had a good sub so i saved some cash He also said to get the 6.3 for the center . He said that is was perfectly matched to use with the 6.2 s. After some tweeking i am very happy with the arrangement. My theater sounds like it has a big wall of sound upfront. . It is seamless. Believe me i have heard many speakers even the same brands that were not. However if you have the cash and think you wil always be wondering about it than get the 6.3s.
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Dec 23, 2009 19:50:31 GMT -5
Tweaking: Fiddling with things.
Tweeking: reaction experienced after taking drugs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2009 0:07:11 GMT -5
Is it worth the extra $$ though? Will I notice a significant gain versus using the 6.2 as the center?? based on my listening of the 6.3, I can while heartedly reccomend this speaker, most especially as a center channel. Although I adore the sound I get from my Mirage, I do miss that center channel. Its a very fine speaker, or was in my system and to my ears.
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Dec 29, 2009 19:23:19 GMT -5
Agreed. (not that I am biased at all <G>)
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Post by elee532 on Dec 30, 2009 21:08:57 GMT -5
I was hoping I might be able to conduct my own test this weekend of 6.2 fronts and 6.3 center. Unfortunately, I was mistakenly shipped 3 x 6.2's. :-(
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Post by anejo99 on Dec 31, 2009 1:23:52 GMT -5
Given this, is also using 6.3's for L/R overkill? In otherwords would 3 x 6.'s have any meaningful advantage over 2 x 6.2 L/R and 1 x 6.3 for the center?
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Post by MSchoen on Dec 31, 2009 2:24:15 GMT -5
I'm going to repeat what everyone told me when I was deciding what to get (first I wanted 6.2's and 6.3 center, ended up getting 8.3L/R and 6.3Center). But, what was told to me often was that it is wonderful to have a common front stage as in 3 6.3's, reason being they blend perfectly, especially when adding a nice sub to add in those low freqs. This is if money permits, obviously.
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Dec 31, 2009 9:14:27 GMT -5
Given this, is also using 6.3's for L/R overkill? In otherwords would 3 x 6.'s have any meaningful advantage over 2 x 6.2 L/R and 1 x 6.3 for the center? I think it does - I was listening to some movie sound track last night and at several points in there were vocals (both character and music) at extreme pans and then the camera view changed so the same sources appeared more in the centre or panned left, with the 3 x 6.3s, not only was the vocal reproduction very good, there was no difference from one location to another. The movie was "crossing over", very dialogue laden.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2009 12:05:21 GMT -5
I'm going to repeat what everyone told me when I was deciding what to get (first I wanted 6.2's and 6.3 center, ended up getting 8.3L/R and 6.3Center). But, what was told to me often was that it is wonderful to have a common front stage as in 3 6.3's, reason being they blend perfectly, especially when adding a nice sub to add in those low freqs. This is if money permits, obviously. +1 properly set up in the right room, the same speaker L/C/R represents an ideal situation (some would say all speakers being the same is the goal, except the sub). that said, if space or money is an issue, the 8.3-6.3 combo is fantastic or the 6.2-6.3 combo will work exceedingly well. Your ears are the final judge and the acoustics and gear will play an important role.
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Post by RayoVac on Dec 31, 2009 12:52:59 GMT -5
Well I read and read and read every comment and review I could find. Notice my updated sig, I ordered them yesterday. For me.. the ONE and only reason to feel the need for 8.3s in the front was the whole "topple over" potential with no easy way to secure 6.2 or 6.3s to a stand. Did I spend a lot more money that many would see unnecessary on the 8.3s over two 6.3s or even 6.2s as I already have a great sub? Sure... but folks do a lot of odd things when it comes to their HT. I love the looks of the 8.3s and the security of knowing my crazy cats will not knock over a set of 6.2s or the even taller 6.3s on stands is worth the extra $$$. Heck my previous Klipsch RB-75s were just an inch or two shorter then the 6.3s... they have threaded holes in the bottom to secure them to the stands. Even with that security they still felt a bit wobbly on carpet. Maybe had I bought stands that I could fill with ballast or had I installed the spikes it would have been better. But again... trust me when I tell you my cats are crazy!!!! Sure many would say "Get rid of the cats", but we have never had kids and our pets are our "kids". They are keepers. De-clawed and if they ever did not use the litter box... they would be gone first offense!!!! However... the younger of the two often seems as if she is a bit lacking in the common sense department. It is this one that would be the one to stand up with her paws against the speaker to inspect it... I have found her on top of my SVS cylinder before!!!! ONCE!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2009 13:55:32 GMT -5
Rayovac congrats on the new Emo speakers I think you will really love them but it might take a while to get used to the sound as it is nothing like the klipsch. My buddy has the 8.3s with the 6.3 for a center and he listened to some klipsch at a local dealer before he bought the Emos and to both of our ears the Emotivas are much more natural sounding and really much better with music.
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Post by mariof16 on Dec 31, 2009 14:44:42 GMT -5
Well I read and read and read every comment and review I could find. Notice my updated sig, I ordered them yesterday. For me.. the ONE and only reason to feel the need for 8.3s in the front was the whole "topple over" potential with no easy way to secure 6.2 or 6.3s to a stand. Did I spend a lot more money that many would see unnecessary on the 8.3s over two 6.3s or even 6.2s as I already have a great sub? Sure... but folks do a lot of odd things when it comes to their HT. I love the looks of the 8.3s and the security of knowing my crazy cats will not knock over a set of 6.2s or the even taller 6.3s on stands is worth the extra $$$. Heck my previous Klipsch RB-75s were just an inch or two shorter then the 6.3s... they have threaded holes in the bottom to secure them to the stands. Even with that security they still felt a bit wobbly on carpet. Maybe had I bought stands that I could fill with ballast or had I installed the spikes it would have been better. But again... trust me when I tell you my cats are crazy!!!! Sure many would say "Get rid of the cats", but we have never had kids and our pets are our "kids". They are keepers. De-clawed and if they ever did not use the litter box... they would be gone first offense!!!! However... the younger of the two often seems as if she is a bit lacking in the common sense department. It is this one that would be the one to stand up with her paws against the speaker to inspect it... I have found her on top of my SVS cylinder before!!!! ONCE!!! Congrats on the purchase. I ordered some 6.2s yesterday to try out with my 6.3 and Erds. I want to see how they sound with Home Theater compared to my Kefs. I know it is not fair when you compare a 72 lb tower to a bookshelf, but that is why I have a SVS to fill in the lower freqs. I will crossover everything at 80 and see how it sounds. If i'm not happy then the 6.2s will either go back or move to my bedroom setup and I can get some 8.3s. Post your thoughts, I am very interested in your findings. If they sound better than the kefs with my subs help, then emo just saved me about 1200 dollars that i will gladly reinvest in my UMC-1 and XPA-5 or UPA-5 (haven't decided yet)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2009 15:19:14 GMT -5
Well I read and read and read every comment and review I could find. Notice my updated sig, I ordered them yesterday. For me.. the ONE and only reason to feel the need for 8.3s in the front was the whole "topple over" potential with no easy way to secure 6.2 or 6.3s to a stand. Did I spend a lot more money that many would see unnecessary on the 8.3s over two 6.3s or even 6.2s as I already have a great sub? Sure... but folks do a lot of odd things when it comes to their HT. I love the looks of the 8.3s and the security of knowing my crazy cats will not knock over a set of 6.2s or the even taller 6.3s on stands is worth the extra $$$. Heck my previous Klipsch RB-75s were just an inch or two shorter then the 6.3s... they have threaded holes in the bottom to secure them to the stands. Even with that security they still felt a bit wobbly on carpet. Maybe had I bought stands that I could fill with ballast or had I installed the spikes it would have been better. But again... trust me when I tell you my cats are crazy!!!! Sure many would say "Get rid of the cats", but we have never had kids and our pets are our "kids". They are keepers. De-clawed and if they ever did not use the litter box... they would be gone first offense!!!! However... the younger of the two often seems as if she is a bit lacking in the common sense department. It is this one that would be the one to stand up with her paws against the speaker to inspect it... I have found her on top of my SVS cylinder before!!!! ONCE!!! I actually started down this very path, speaker-wise, until I moved to the vintage Mirage. I don't regret making the 8.3-6.3 purchase, au contraire. For my money, I think the 6.3 is the best value speaker in the Emotiva line (granted, I have not heard the 6.2s)
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