My new system - Blu-ray Forum

Wilche · 04-08-2008, 07:21 PM

First, my thanks to the many people who offered their advice and opinions when I was auditioning systems. I am now enjoying the following:
Front towers - PSB Synchrony Two
Center Channel - PSB Synchrony One
Rears - PSB Synchrony Two B
Subwoofer - PSB Sub-sonic 6i
Receiver - Marantz SR8002

As much as I liked the Paradigm Studios, I couldn't get past the vinyl wrap, hence the PSBs - also a wonderful sound.

I am amazed at the difference this sound system makes, both for movies and music. Although my dog didn't appreciate getting caught in the crossfire during 3:10 to Yuma.
This streched my original budget, but it was worth it. And I was very happy with the the deal.

As predicted by richteer and dobyblue, I am listening to a lot more music than before.

The addictive part: I am considering upgrading the sub within the upgrade window of one year.

Beta Man · 04-08-2008, 07:23 PM

That's great to hear!!! I listen to music a LOT more than I watch movies. A good sound system is hard to beat!

Johk · 04-08-2008, 07:32 PM

Congratulations!

That looks like a fine HT system!

dukenukem · 04-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Congrats on the purchase.

MacDaddyOJack · 04-08-2008, 08:05 PM

Nice speakers, let's see some pics!

If you think you are going to upgrade, why not do it now??? Take the Sub-sonic 6i back and get and HSU or an SVS. You can spend the same amount of money on one of those and get a better subwoofer!

Rovic · 04-08-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Nice speakers, let's see some pics!

If you think you are going to upgrade, why not do it now??? Take the Sub-sonic 6i back and get and HSU or an SVS. You can spend the same amount of money on one of those and get a better subwoofer!

I think he may be facing the same problem as most of us...money...besides he did just finished upgrading speakers....oh yeah congratulations on your upgrade...

dobyblue · 04-08-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilche

As predicted by richteer and dobyblue, I am listening to a lot more music than before.

That is most excellent to hear!

When it comes time to upgrade the sub, I hope we can help sway you towards something from Epik or Elemental Designs.

Elemental Designs A7-900 - http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=606
Epik Conquest - http://www.epiksubwoofers.com/ConquestOverview.html

MacDaddyOJack · 04-08-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rovic

I think he may be facing the same problem as most of us...money...besides he did just finished upgrading speakers....oh yeah congratulations on your upgrade...

Well, money is not the issue if he takes the Sub-sonic 6i back that he just got. You can get an SVS, HSU, or Elemental Designs for the same price. All of those will perform very well too. It is an upgrade, but it doesn't require an upgrade in budgeting!

Edit: By the way, I still want to see some pics, did you get them in cherry or black?

dobyblue · 04-08-2008, 08:40 PM

It's not a bad sub, but Mac is right, you could best the performance for that price.

The 6i hits 27Hz at -10dB, for $599 you could get an SVS that hits 20Hz at -3dB or for the same $599 you could get the AV123 MFW-15 which will outperform ANY sub within $200 of it and more.

Although since the MFW-15 came out and appeared on craigsub's rankings it is now backordered to June, so you might want to hop on it asap.

http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop...mart&Itemid=37

Lord_Stewie · 04-08-2008, 08:42 PM

Awesome HT system you got. Its pretty cool gadget.

Wilche · 04-08-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Well, money is not the issue if he takes the Sub-sonic 6i back that he just got. You can get an SVS, HSU, or Elemental Designs for the same price. All of those will perform very well too. It is an upgrade, but it doesn't require an upgrade in budgeting!

Edit: By the way, I still want to see some pics, did you get them in cherry or black?

I'll take pictures when the speakers are in their permanent positions. The Two B's are loaners since the dealer was out of stock on them. They're just setting on the stands for now. I got them in cherry. BTW, I'm female.

Wilche · 04-08-2008, 09:38 PM

I am appreciating the sub opinions and advice. I may make a move sooner rather than later.

musicman1999 · 04-08-2008, 11:23 PM

Nice set up, and BTW PSB makes some fine subs so you can get a very good sub and still stay with PSB. Bass is very room Dependant so rating for subs don't mean much if it does not integrate well with your room and your system.

bill

Rike255 · 04-08-2008, 11:36 PM

PICS NAO!!

Congrats man sounds nice.

ManUtd · 04-09-2008, 12:58 AM

Nice! I got a buddy who adores PSB and has an older model, they sound great.

crackinhedz · 04-09-2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilche

Receiver - Marantz SR8002

MacDaddyOJack · 04-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilche

I got them in cherry. BTW, I'm female.

Whoops!

My apologies on the assumption!

I love cherry speakers, maybe I don't want to see any pics, they might make my upgrade-itis even worse!

Beta Man · 04-09-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

Whoops!

My apologies on the assumption!

I love cherry speakers, maybe I don't want to see any pics, they might make my upgrade-itis even worse!

I agree! although I went with "Rosenut" which is very similar, but I just LOVE The real-wood veneers... (please don't spin this thread out of control like the "tweeter" one! )

richteer · 04-09-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilche

As predicted by richteer and dobyblue, I am listening to a lot more music than before.

The addictive part: I am considering upgrading the sub within the upgrade window of one year.

Glad I could help--and I apologise in advance for getting you (more) hooked on music. :-) Now, I gotta go to www.elusivedisc.com and www.acousticsounds.com and order me some more records...

richteer · 04-09-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I agree! although I went with "Rosenut" which is very similar, but I just LOVE The real-wood veneers... (please don't spin this thread out of control like the "tweeter" one! )

You can't beat real wood veneers on speakers. It looks so right!

04-08-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
Wilche Member Member since:Nov 2007	My new system First, my thanks to the many people who offered their advice and opinions when I was auditioning systems. I am now enjoying the following: Front towers - PSB Synchrony Two Center Channel - PSB Synchrony One Rears - PSB Synchrony Two B Subwoofer - PSB Sub-sonic 6i Receiver - Marantz SR8002 As much as I liked the Paradigm Studios, I couldn't get past the vinyl wrap, hence the PSBs - also a wonderful sound. I am amazed at the difference this sound system makes, both for movies and music. Although my dog didn't appreciate getting caught in the crossfire during 3:10 to Yuma. This streched my original budget, but it was worth it. And I was very happy with the the deal. As predicted by richteer and dobyblue, I am listening to a lot more music than before. The addictive part: I am considering upgrading the sub within the upgrade window of one year. Last edited by Wilche; 04-08-2008 at 07:25 PM.

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04-08-2008, 07:23 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	That's great to hear!!! I listen to music a LOT more than I watch movies. A good sound system is hard to beat!

04-08-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Congratulations! That looks like a fine HT system!

04-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#4
dukenukem Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:31	Congrats on the purchase.

04-08-2008, 08:05 PM	#5
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Nice speakers, let's see some pics! If you think you are going to upgrade, why not do it now??? Take the Sub-sonic 6i back and get and HSU or an SVS. You can spend the same amount of money on one of those and get a better subwoofer!

04-08-2008, 08:40 PM	#9
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	It's not a bad sub, but Mac is right, you could best the performance for that price. The 6i hits 27Hz at -10dB, for $599 you could get an SVS that hits 20Hz at -3dB or for the same $599 you could get the AV123 MFW-15 which will outperform ANY sub within $200 of it and more. Although since the MFW-15 came out and appeared on craigsub's rankings it is now backordered to June, so you might want to hop on it asap. http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop...mart&Itemid=37

04-08-2008, 08:42 PM	#10
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Awesome HT system you got. Its pretty cool gadget.

04-08-2008, 09:38 PM	#12
Wilche Member Member since:Nov 2007	I am appreciating the sub opinions and advice. I may make a move sooner rather than later.

04-08-2008, 11:23 PM	#13
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Nice set up, and BTW PSB makes some fine subs so you can get a very good sub and still stay with PSB. Bass is very room Dependant so rating for subs don't mean much if it does not integrate well with your room and your system. bill

04-08-2008, 11:36 PM	#14
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	PICS NAO!! Congrats man sounds nice.

04-09-2008, 12:58 AM	#15
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Nice! I got a buddy who adores PSB and has an older model, they sound great.

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