HT Talk

TX_370 · 07-21-2009, 01:46 PM

Looking for a 7.1 system, space is no problem, as far as price goes... doesn't really matter as long as the system is worth every penny, but I am going to try adn go no higher than $1500

theDreamer · 07-21-2009, 01:54 PM

At 7.1 your best bet might be to look into mixing/matching basically. Spend some time over on avsforum and get a good grip on what people are talking about and what price range you feel you want to spend. Setting a budget early is a big step, because it will show you where you can spend more and have to cut back on other items.

Also, and I hate saying this, but go to Best Buy and taking a few CDs of your best music and listen to some of their top end brands they carry. Setup a Denon reciever and probably two floor standing speakers and a sub and see how they sound. Get a feel for these and then start doing research online and how they compare to other brands. Also, many websites you can buy audio gear from will have a good 30 day trial period, which in the end can be the best thing. Drop the money, buy them and test them, if you are not happy then send them back. It can be a lot of work, but picking the right audio gear can be difficult.

AB370Z · 07-21-2009, 02:16 PM

I think there was already a thread on this a while back but I couldn't find it...my setup is as follows:

Denon 4308ci AV receiver - 7x140W
7 NHT Classic series speakers (2 towers, 1 center, 4 surround and rear surround)
1 NHT Classic Ten 150W sub
Samsung 52" LCD
Panasonic Bluray player
Denon Ipod stand (integrates with on-screen menu)
Xbox 360
Monster "power filter"/surge protection box

I don't have a pic of the whole system at home handy but here's the receiver. The new DTS HD or Dolby HD sound format on newer blu-ray movies is amazing. The home theatre sound is so good that I often catch myself wondering whether the phone ringing or knock at the door is really at my place and not the movie...sometimes its a little freaky. So you can imagine a horror movie. Do you guys have the same experiences?

Any opinions on the Denon 4308 receiver from the audio experts here? I have had my Denon 4308 receiver about a year and probably do not use its full potential, especially because I am in a condo building.

AVR4308CI_Front2_G.gif

bigaudiofanat · 07-21-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB370Z

I think there was already a thread on this a while back but I couldn't find it...my setup is as follows:

Denon 4308ci AV receiver - 7x140W
7 NHT Classic series speakers (2 towers, 1 center, 4 surround and rear surround)
1 NHT Classic Ten 150W sub
Samsung 52" LCD
Panasonic Bluray player
Denon Ipod stand (integrates with on-screen menu)
Xbox 360
Monster "power filter"/surge protection box

I don't have a pic of the whole system at home handy but here's the receiver. The new DTS HD or Dolby HD sound format on newer blu-ray movies is amazing. The home theatre sound is so good that I often catch myself wondering whether the phone ringing or knock at the door is really at my place and not the movie...sometimes its a little freaky. So you can imagine a horror movie. Do you guys have the same experiences?

Any opinions on the Denon 4308 receiver from the audio experts here? I have had my Denon 4308 receiver about a year and probably do not use its full potential, especially because I am in a condo building.

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They are pretty good units right there with onkyo have used one of them plenty of power but you will never get to its max potential.

TX_370 · 07-21-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the info!

theDreamer · 07-21-2009, 02:04 PM

For those wondering, my current list of items to check out so far are two floor standing speakers from these companies:
~Aperion Intimus 5T Tower Speaker
~Polk TSi 400 maybe 500
~KEF (Have not found any in person so not sure which model)
~Definitive Technology (Probably not but if I can get a discount from a friend maybe)

theDreamer · 07-21-2009, 02:23 PM

Good system, receivers are usually never used to their full potential because they do so much, which is great. Living in a condo/apt. can limit a little use of a receiver, but it is all about getting that clearer sound out of the system, which will make it better for any place. You will not have to turn up the volume as loud which will make others around you happier, but when you do...it is soo sweet.

Togo · 07-21-2009, 04:50 PM

Heres my system.

Panel
Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD 50" Plasma

Receiver
Pioneer Elite SC-07 Receiver

Sources
Pioneer Elite BDP-09

Speakers
Martin Logan Purity Towers (L&R Fronts)
Martin Logan Feature (Center)
Martin Logan Fresco i (L&R Rears)
Martin Logan Abyss (Sub)

Power
Panamax Power M7500-PRO Line Conditioner

Accessories
Universal Remote Company MX-3000 Tablet
Universal Remote Company MSC-400
Audio Quest Cables
Martin Logan Fresco i Floor Stands

There might be a few other things I'm forgetting but yeah that's the gist of it. The Receiver is 140 WPC but only powers the rears. The front Center (Feature) and Front Towers (Puritys) are self powered with internal 200W amps.

Division · 09-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

Heres my system.

Panel
Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD 50" Plasma

Receiver
Pioneer Elite SC-07 Receiver

Sources
Pioneer Elite BDP-09

Speakers
Martin Logan Purity Towers (L&R Fronts)
Martin Logan Feature (Center)
Martin Logan Fresco i (L&R Rears)
Martin Logan Abyss (Sub)

Power
Panamax Power M7500-PRO Line Conditioner

Accessories
Universal Remote Company MX-3000 Tablet
Universal Remote Company MSC-400
Audio Quest Cables
Martin Logan Fresco i Floor Stands

There might be a few other things I'm forgetting but yeah that's the gist of it. The Receiver is 140 WPC but only powers the rears. The front Center (Feature) and Front Towers (Puritys) are self powered with internal 200W amps.

I must see pictures of this... you basically have the big brother to my setup.

bigaudiofanat · 09-01-2009, 11:37 AM

Bump

Togo · 09-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Its an amazing system. I'll take some pictures when I set it all up.

Division · 09-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

Its an amazing system. I'll take some pictures when I set it all up.

I tried the Purity Towers in my living room and they had to narrow of a sweet spot to be truly appreciated. They were AMAZING sitting down, but the imaging was all but lost when you stood up. This is typical of all electrostat panels. I had purchased Montages as rears and decided to move the up front as an experiment. It was almost exactly what I was looking for- superior sound, and more importantly- the wife compromised on the smaller footprint.

Ultimately, I ended up toning things down- it is our living room and not a dedicated theater room so it all works out. I've got Montage's up front, Fresco i as the center, Dynamo sub, and vignettes as rears. Pioneer Elite Panel, Denon receiver, panamax conditioner- Harmony 890, PS3 and FIOS round out the fun. All and all I've been very happy.

Togo · 09-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Division

I tried the Purity Towers in my living room and they had to narrow of a sweet spot to be truly appreciated. They were AMAZING sitting down, but the imaging was all but lost when you stood up. This is typical of all electrostat panels. I had purchased Montages as rears and decided to move the up front as an experiment. It was almost exactly what I was looking for- superior sound, and more importantly- the wife compromised on the smaller footprint.

Ultimately, I ended up toning things down- it is our living room and not a dedicated theater room so it all works out. I've got Montage's up front, Fresco i as the center, Dynamo sub, and vignettes as rears. Pioneer Elite Panel, Denon receiver, panamax conditioner- Harmony 890, PS3 and FIOS round out the fun. All and all I've been very happy.

Thats a nice set-up, I thought about going a similar route to you but I figured I may only get the chance to go this big once in life so I had better do it now. I've always been a huge fan of the electrostat panels beginning with the ML Clarity. I thought about a couple other speakers, Definitive Technology super towers and Vienna Acoustics, but ultimately my love for the ML sound won over. I love how directional they are but I always sit in the same spot to watch TV, movies, and music. I don't much care about the sound quality throughout the house for entertaining purposes because in all honesty, no one else is really going to notice anyways.

I'll post up some pics as soon as I have everything placed but it will be a while most likely because I'll be moving soon depending on a job opportunity.

Lloydy · 09-02-2009, 03:04 PM

Panel - Samsung 40" LCD
Receiver - Denon AVR-2808CI
Speakers - Orb Audio (peoples choice system)
PS3
AT&T U-Verse
Roku Netflix player

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Here is my current setup. I hope to get a 37 inch tv this Black friday.

07-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 29	Looking for a 7.1 system, space is no problem, as far as price goes... doesn't really matter as long as the system is worth every penny, but I am going to try adn go no higher than $1500 __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package Last edited by TX_370; 07-21-2009 at 01:55 PM.

07-21-2009, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	At 7.1 your best bet might be to look into mixing/matching basically. Spend some time over on avsforum and get a good grip on what people are talking about and what price range you feel you want to spend. Setting a budget early is a big step, because it will show you where you can spend more and have to cut back on other items. Also, and I hate saying this, but go to Best Buy and taking a few CDs of your best music and listen to some of their top end brands they carry. Setup a Denon reciever and probably two floor standing speakers and a sub and see how they sound. Get a feel for these and then start doing research online and how they compare to other brands. Also, many websites you can buy audio gear from will have a good 30 day trial period, which in the end can be the best thing. Drop the money, buy them and test them, if you are not happy then send them back. It can be a lot of work, but picking the right audio gear can be difficult. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 29	Thanks for the info! __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

07-21-2009, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	For those wondering, my current list of items to check out so far are two floor standing speakers from these companies: ~Aperion Intimus 5T Tower Speaker ~Polk TSi 400 maybe 500 ~KEF (Have not found any in person so not sure which model) ~Definitive Technology (Probably not but if I can get a discount from a friend maybe) __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-21-2009, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Good system, receivers are usually never used to their full potential because they do so much, which is great. Living in a condo/apt. can limit a little use of a receiver, but it is all about getting that clearer sound out of the system, which will make it better for any place. You will not have to turn up the volume as loud which will make others around you happier, but when you do...it is soo sweet. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
AB370Z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 563 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Nav M6 Rep Power: 18	I think there was already a thread on this a while back but I couldn't find it...my setup is as follows: Denon 4308ci AV receiver - 7x140W 7 NHT Classic series speakers (2 towers, 1 center, 4 surround and rear surround) 1 NHT Classic Ten 150W sub Samsung 52" LCD Panasonic Bluray player Denon Ipod stand (integrates with on-screen menu) Xbox 360 Monster "power filter"/surge protection box I don't have a pic of the whole system at home handy but here's the receiver. The new DTS HD or Dolby HD sound format on newer blu-ray movies is amazing. The home theatre sound is so good that I often catch myself wondering whether the phone ringing or knock at the door is really at my place and not the movie...sometimes its a little freaky. So you can imagine a horror movie. Do you guys have the same experiences? Any opinions on the Denon 4308 receiver from the audio experts here? I have had my Denon 4308 receiver about a year and probably do not use its full potential, especially because I am in a condo building. AVR4308CI_Front2_G.gif

07-21-2009, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	Heres my system. Panel Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD 50" Plasma Receiver Pioneer Elite SC-07 Receiver Sources Pioneer Elite BDP-09 Speakers Martin Logan Purity Towers (L&R Fronts) Martin Logan Feature (Center) Martin Logan Fresco i (L&R Rears) Martin Logan Abyss (Sub) Power Panamax Power M7500-PRO Line Conditioner Accessories Universal Remote Company MX-3000 Tablet Universal Remote Company MSC-400 Audio Quest Cables Martin Logan Fresco i Floor Stands There might be a few other things I'm forgetting but yeah that's the gist of it. The Receiver is 140 WPC but only powers the rears. The front Center (Feature) and Front Towers (Puritys) are self powered with internal 200W amps.

09-01-2009, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Bump __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-01-2009, 05:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	Its an amazing system. I'll take some pictures when I set it all up.

09-02-2009, 03:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 17	Panel - Samsung 40" LCD Receiver - Denon AVR-2808CI Speakers - Orb Audio (peoples choice system) PS3 AT&T U-Verse Roku Netflix player

10-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	Here is my current setup. I hope to get a 37 inch tv this Black friday. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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