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cravnsn · 11-09-2008, 01:34 PM

I made the mistake recently of digging up my old Harman Kardon AVR 230 receiver & hooking it up to my computer to listen to MP3’s. Even with this compressed music, I noticed detail I wasn’t getting from my TX-SR605. So, I took out the Onkyo and put in the HK. Since I only had the Panny BD30, I wasn’t getting the decoding of the new codecs, so I grew impatient & applied for a line of credit at CC & sprung for a new Panasonic BD55. Hooked it up via analog cables, and popped in Iron Man & Transformers. It was like I was hearing them for the first time. With the Onkyo, everything was bright & flat sounding. With the HK I hear detail I didn’t hear before, and everything sounds honest & natural. Effects come through with weight & authority, even though the receiver is only rated at 50 watts per. Yes, I know more power would be good, but it gets plenty loud.

The display is a 50” Panny 768p, but I can feed it 1080p and it looks great. The speakers are old Paradigms I found used. They’re in great shape, and sound fantastic. Detail, imaging, soundstage…best I’ve had so far. The Adcom amp in the lower right is powering a 12” sub I pieced together from an old enclosure & a Dayton 12” aluminum driver. Man, that thing delivers on the bass.

So, it looks like I’m set. I went to Amazon.com and they have the BD55 for less than I got it from CC. Think I might take it back today and see if they’ll give me the difference.

bw1605 · 11-09-2008, 01:43 PM

i like the clutter under the tv, it adds charecter

Driver_King · 11-09-2008, 02:26 PM

With those kinds of speakers, it will be pretty obvious the differences between receivers. Each receiver will normally have a different sound and everyone will always have an opinion as to which is best. Some receivers are best matched with certain speakers and vice versa.

Driver_King · 11-09-2008, 04:22 PM

How much did you get your speakers for anyways?

cravnsn · 11-09-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

How much did you get your speakers for anyways?

The center (cc-300) was $125, and the mains (5seMk3) were $150. I really love Paradigm, but I don't like the metal dome tweeters in their current line. It took a while to find everything used, but I'm glad I did. And the best part is, they're already broken in! All the speakers are in great shape for being used, so I know I'll have them for a while.

Midnightsailor · 11-09-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw1605

i like the clutter under the tv, it adds charecter

lol

11-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	Finally there! I made the mistake recently of digging up my old Harman Kardon AVR 230 receiver & hooking it up to my computer to listen to MP3’s. Even with this compressed music, I noticed detail I wasn’t getting from my TX-SR605. So, I took out the Onkyo and put in the HK. Since I only had the Panny BD30, I wasn’t getting the decoding of the new codecs, so I grew impatient & applied for a line of credit at CC & sprung for a new Panasonic BD55. Hooked it up via analog cables, and popped in Iron Man & Transformers. It was like I was hearing them for the first time. With the Onkyo, everything was bright & flat sounding. With the HK I hear detail I didn’t hear before, and everything sounds honest & natural. Effects come through with weight & authority, even though the receiver is only rated at 50 watts per. Yes, I know more power would be good, but it gets plenty loud. The display is a 50” Panny 768p, but I can feed it 1080p and it looks great. The speakers are old Paradigms I found used. They’re in great shape, and sound fantastic. Detail, imaging, soundstage…best I’ve had so far. The Adcom amp in the lower right is powering a 12” sub I pieced together from an old enclosure & a Dayton 12” aluminum driver. Man, that thing delivers on the bass. So, it looks like I’m set. I went to Amazon.com and they have the BD55 for less than I got it from CC. Think I might take it back today and see if they’ll give me the difference.

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11-09-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
bw1605 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Belleville, IL Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:7	i like the clutter under the tv, it adds charecter

11-09-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	With those kinds of speakers, it will be pretty obvious the differences between receivers. Each receiver will normally have a different sound and everyone will always have an opinion as to which is best. Some receivers are best matched with certain speakers and vice versa.

11-09-2008, 04:22 PM	#4
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	How much did you get your speakers for anyways?

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