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SleeperAgent · 04-15-2009, 06:25 PM

Have totally updated my choices here in the HT plan. 7.1 (eventually 7.2)

This is what I'm getting.
Onkyo 607 Receiver (494.00)<<<Ordering Friday most likely.
1x Energy C-C100 Center (Ordered)
2x Energy C-500 Towers (Ordered)
4x Energy C-100 Bookshelf speakers (Ordered)

Will be needing suggestions on a great sub to go with this.

Also, do I need an Uninterrupted Power Supply or will a surge protector strip be adequate?

aramis109 · 04-15-2009, 06:39 PM

The only suggestion I have is to consider other sub manufacturers, as Klipsch subs are pretty expensive when compared to equivalent subwoofers from other companies.

tntkain · 04-15-2009, 06:47 PM

we bought those speakers and sub for our son. We also bought the Yamaha 663 for his receiver. He is happy with the set-up

SleeperAgent · 04-15-2009, 07:01 PM

I just want all the sub to match the speakers. Every Klipsch setup I have ever heard has been impressive. The cost of the sub does not bother me. I need at least 3 HDMI inputs though, so the yamaha 663 won't work.

Glad to hear positives on the speakers.

rthune101 · 04-15-2009, 09:00 PM

I have the SL's and the SUB-12, not bad at all for the money.....I also have my paired with a Sony DA2400ES receiver....which can be had at most good local dealers for about $650 (what I paid for mine about 3-4 weeks ago). I have had an Onkyo, Yamaha, and a Sony 710, so far I have liked my setup matched with the 2400ES the best. Sound is night and day from all the other receivers I tried (they sounded good, just not great) I love the GUI interface on the ES series, makes setup and tweaking your setup so easy.

Check out my gallery pix, the SL's are a little hard to see, I will upload some new pictures when I get some time.

kingofgrills · 04-15-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

I just want all the sub to match the speakers. Every Klipsch setup I have ever heard has been impressive. The cost of the sub does not bother me. I need at least 3 HDMI inputs though, so the yamaha 663 won't work.

Glad to hear positives on the speakers.

Then you should check out the new Yamaha RX-V665 instead of the 663. It has 4 HDMI inputs instead of 2. It includes Burr Brown DACs on all channels, and it also has a host of other features.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/p...?CNTID=5028057

Jbald87 · 04-16-2009, 11:51 AM

I would suggest getting the 12 inch Klipsch sub instead of the 12 for a little more buck you can get a whole lot more sound IMO. I own the 12 and Ive heard the 10. The 12 can fill your room with little sound or shake everything in your place.

repete66211 · 04-16-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Need some suggestions for 7.1 receivers under 600. My first choice that I liked was the Onkyo TX-SR606.

I'm very pleased with my 606; had it for 15 months now without any problems. However, I know there are other options. The Yamaha RX-V663 comes to mind but, as with the Harmon/Kardon, Denon, etc., is more expensive than the 606.

In my opinion the #1 feature of an a/v receiver is HDMI switching. Make a list of receivers with HDMI switching and the number of HDMI-in ports you need, spreadsheet the cost and pull the trigger.

SleeperAgent · 05-13-2009, 11:06 AM

Updated ideas for the HT. Need some new input.

VinnAY · 05-13-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Updated ideas for the HT. Need some new input.

OK...
get rid of that Klipsch garbage and invest in a real speaker company: JBL.

Grevlin · 05-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Looked around for quite a while and then pulled the trigger on the AA HDSub-12. I recommend them. (And reading the thread about them)

Beta Man · 05-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Have you auditioned any speakers in a HT store (one that carries a larger variety of speakers?)

SleeperAgent · 05-13-2009, 01:17 PM

Can't. Live in the middle of nowhere az. Right in between vegas and phoenix. 3 hours each way. Just going off everything I've read on here. May end up going to vegas soon and check out a best buy but there isn't anything here for that sort of stuff. Smalltown syndrome.

(And your avatar is creepy)

fiddlestyx · 05-13-2009, 01:56 PM

I'd suggest taking a look at some of the ID sub manufacturers. Elemental Designs(eD), HSU Research, Epik, SVS, etc. You'll get a very good bang for your buck on these subs.

StimpsonJCat · 05-13-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddlestyx

I'd suggest taking a look at some of the ID sub manufacturers. Elemental Designs(eD), HSU Research, Epik, SVS, etc. You'll get a very good bang for your buck on these subs.

+1

callas01 · 05-13-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Can't. Live in the middle of nowhere az. Right in between vegas and phoenix. 3 hours each way. Just going off everything I've read on here. May end up going to vegas soon and check out a best buy but there isn't anything here for that sort of stuff. Smalltown syndrome.

(And your avatar is creepy)

+1 Seriously Beta, I can hardly stand to look at that, but I am constantly drawn into it....

Soviet Do you have a budget that you are trying to work within?

SleeperAgent · 05-14-2009, 01:32 PM

Budget is 1500-1750.

Receiver is about 490 (just what I factored it as, I know its dicsounted at 6ave). I just want to order it all at one time so if it goes off discount that's the normal price at newegg, amazon etc.

So far I'm only really sure Im getting that receiver. All the other stuff just seemd good to me and matched.

Beta Man · 05-14-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Can't. Live in the middle of nowhere az. Right in between vegas and phoenix. 3 hours each way. Just going off everything I've read on here. May end up going to vegas soon and check out a best buy but there isn't anything here for that sort of stuff. Smalltown syndrome.

(And your avatar is creepy)

what is your Zip code.... or one nearby?

When I say "HT Store" I'm not talking about Best-Buy.... my parents live in a small dump-hole town in the middle of nowhere Ohio, and they have one (wasn't there when I was a kid) so I bet I can find one in your area

p.s. my avatar is looking at you............

Adam.C · 05-14-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddlestyx

I'd suggest taking a look at some of the ID sub manufacturers. Elemental Designs(eD), HSU Research, Epik, SVS, etc. You'll get a very good bang for your buck on these subs.

This the best advice for subs. Any of those are far superior to klipsch or polk.

My personal favs are HSU or SVS

HiTechUpgrades · 05-14-2009, 02:43 PM

I'm shocked. A discussion on subs and folks are recommending Polk and Klipsh? No need to "match" a sub to your front channel speakers, it's not like there's a tweeter in there and you need to match material types, etc.

Depending on how much of that budget is set aside for a subwoofer, there's a whole gamut of options.

Fair Performance & Low Budget
- proficient
- av123
- Sonance
- Boston Acoustics

Midrange
- TruAudio
- RBH
- Triad

HighEnd
- Sunfire
- Velodyne
- SVS
- Mordaundt Short

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04-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#1
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Looking to build. Have totally updated my choices here in the HT plan. 7.1 (eventually 7.2) This is what I'm getting. Onkyo 607 Receiver (494.00)<<<Ordering Friday most likely. 1x Energy C-C100 Center (Ordered) 2x Energy C-500 Towers (Ordered) 4x Energy C-100 Bookshelf speakers (Ordered) Will be needing suggestions on a great sub to go with this. Also, do I need an Uninterrupted Power Supply or will a surge protector strip be adequate? Last edited by SleeperAgent; 05-20-2009 at 05:30 PM.

04-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	The only suggestion I have is to consider other sub manufacturers, as Klipsch subs are pretty expensive when compared to equivalent subwoofers from other companies.

04-15-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	we bought those speakers and sub for our son. We also bought the Yamaha 663 for his receiver. He is happy with the set-up

04-15-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	I just want all the sub to match the speakers. Every Klipsch setup I have ever heard has been impressive. The cost of the sub does not bother me. I need at least 3 HDMI inputs though, so the yamaha 663 won't work. Glad to hear positives on the speakers.

04-15-2009, 09:00 PM	#5
rthune101 Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:61 Blu-ray collection:102	I have the SL's and the SUB-12, not bad at all for the money.....I also have my paired with a Sony DA2400ES receiver....which can be had at most good local dealers for about $650 (what I paid for mine about 3-4 weeks ago). I have had an Onkyo, Yamaha, and a Sony 710, so far I have liked my setup matched with the 2400ES the best. Sound is night and day from all the other receivers I tried (they sounded good, just not great) I love the GUI interface on the ES series, makes setup and tweaking your setup so easy. Check out my gallery pix, the SL's are a little hard to see, I will upload some new pictures when I get some time.

04-16-2009, 11:51 AM	#7
Jbald87 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Western, Michigan Blu-ray collection:47	I would suggest getting the 12 inch Klipsch sub instead of the 12 for a little more buck you can get a whole lot more sound IMO. I own the 12 and Ive heard the 10. The 12 can fill your room with little sound or shake everything in your place.

05-13-2009, 11:06 AM	#9
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Updated ideas for the HT. Need some new input.

05-13-2009, 12:40 PM	#11
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Looked around for quite a while and then pulled the trigger on the AA HDSub-12. I recommend them. (And reading the thread about them)

05-13-2009, 12:58 PM	#12
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	Have you auditioned any speakers in a HT store (one that carries a larger variety of speakers?)

05-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#13
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Can't. Live in the middle of nowhere az. Right in between vegas and phoenix. 3 hours each way. Just going off everything I've read on here. May end up going to vegas soon and check out a best buy but there isn't anything here for that sort of stuff. Smalltown syndrome. (And your avatar is creepy)

05-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#14
fiddlestyx Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16	I'd suggest taking a look at some of the ID sub manufacturers. Elemental Designs(eD), HSU Research, Epik, SVS, etc. You'll get a very good bang for your buck on these subs.

05-14-2009, 01:32 PM	#17
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Budget is 1500-1750. Receiver is about 490 (just what I factored it as, I know its dicsounted at 6ave). I just want to order it all at one time so if it goes off discount that's the normal price at newegg, amazon etc. So far I'm only really sure Im getting that receiver. All the other stuff just seemd good to me and matched.

05-14-2009, 02:43 PM	#20
HiTechUpgrades New Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Severna Park, MD Home Theater Gallery:4	I'm shocked. A discussion on subs and folks are recommending Polk and Klipsh? No need to "match" a sub to your front channel speakers, it's not like there's a tweeter in there and you need to match material types, etc. Depending on how much of that budget is set aside for a subwoofer, there's a whole gamut of options. Fair Performance & Low Budget - proficient - av123 - Sonance - Boston Acoustics Midrange - TruAudio - RBH - Triad HighEnd - Sunfire - Velodyne - SVS - Mordaundt Short

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