The Official Martin Logan Speakers Thread - Page 11 - Blu-ray Forum

Slickman · 01-20-2013, 03:35 AM

All my Mirage speakers are sold except for the OMD-15s.

cembros · 01-24-2013, 07:43 PM

Just ordered my Martin Logan Theos, should have them in a week or two. Extremely excited. I'm planning on purchasing a Sunfire TGA-7400 after that and slowly building it into a full 5 ch setup. Once I move to a bigger space it will be a full 7 ch. I'm thinking the Motif for my center and the EFX for surrounds. What are everyones thoughts on the amp, center and surrounds?

bluman1981 · 01-24-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Just ordered my Martin Logan Theos, should have them in a week or two. Extremely excited. I'm planning on purchasing a Sunfire TGA-7400 after that and slowly building it into a full 5 ch setup. Once I move to a bigger space it will be a full 7 ch. I'm thinking the Motif for my center and the EFX for surrounds. What are everyones thoughts on the amp, center and surrounds?

Nice choices. I just got the theos and motif center and I'm very pleased. I will probably add an amp soon. What color did u go with?

Goat1 · 01-24-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Just ordered my Martin Logan Theos, should have them in a week or two. Extremely excited. I'm planning on purchasing a Sunfire TGA-7400 after that and slowly building it into a full 5 ch setup. Once I move to a bigger space it will be a full 7 ch. I'm thinking the Motif for my center and the EFX for surrounds. What are everyones thoughts on the amp, center and surrounds?

I don't even think you need to ask,everyone in here will be jealous.. Those surrounds are 3k, most people aren't going to pony up for those. Personally,they would look cool,but I'd go with the FX 2's.. Those are made for surround ,plus they are going to disperse the sound a lot more. If you listen to a lot of 5.1 DVD,Blu Ray audio tracks or concerts,I wouldn't waste the money myself.. But they would look awesome..

prerich · 01-24-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Just ordered my Martin Logan Theos, should have them in a week or two. Extremely excited. I'm planning on purchasing a Sunfire TGA-7400 after that and slowly building it into a full 5 ch setup. Once I move to a bigger space it will be a full 7 ch. I'm thinking the Motif for my center and the EFX for surrounds. What are everyones thoughts on the amp, center and surrounds?

Only worried about the Sunfire, Bob has left the company...and if you trace Phase Linear and Carver Corp. ... When Bob leaves, quality goes in the tank. I hope this doesn't happen to Sunfire! The amp looks solid...I'm just wondering about support and what's going on with Sunfire.

Big Daddy · 01-25-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Only worried about the Sunfire, Bob has left the company...and if you trace Phase Linear and Carver Corp. ... When Bob leaves, quality goes in the tank. I hope this doesn't happen to Sunfire! The amp looks solid...I'm just wondering about support and what's going on with Sunfire.

I disagree. When Bob leaves, it usually means he will start another company and the previous company will disappear.

He has already started BobCarver.com and is making tube amplifiers.

http://bobcarver.com/default.asp

prerich · 01-25-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I disagree. When Bob leaves, it usually means he will start another company and the previous company will disappear.

He has already started BobCarver.com and is making tube amplifiers.

http://bobcarver.com/default.asp

Well, I was trying to just be nice

. His tube amps are killer! So...when will Sunfire disappear....hmmmm?

Waboman · 01-25-2013, 04:37 PM

Speaking of Carver, check out this 900 watt stereo amplifier.

The cost in tubes alone must be staggering.

cembros · 01-25-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bluman1981

Nice choices. I just got the theos and motif center and I'm very pleased. I will probably add an amp soon. What color did u go with?

I went with Cherry. I really like the zebra but i didnt think it was worth the extra money and it wont match anything in the room.

cembros · 01-25-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Goat1

I don't even think you need to ask,everyone in here will be jealous.. Those surrounds are 3k, most people aren't going to pony up for those. Personally,they would look cool,but I'd go with the FX 2's.. Those are made for surround ,plus they are going to disperse the sound a lot more. If you listen to a lot of 5.1 DVD,Blu Ray audio tracks or concerts,I wouldn't waste the money myself.. But they would look awesome..

Humm, that's a good idea. The surrounds are the last component I will by, I will use my LSI7's for a while anyway so I will have a lot of time to think.

cembros · 01-25-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I disagree. When Bob leaves, it usually means he will start another company and the previous company will disappear.

He has already started BobCarver.com and is making tube amplifiers.

http://bobcarver.com/default.asp

Any recomendations for other amps then? I am looking for something with a ton of power at 7ch (only need 5 for the forseable future but I want to make a purchase for the long haul) and doesnt require a forklift to move.

bluman1981 · 01-26-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

I went with Cherry. I really like the zebra but i didnt think it was worth the extra money and it wont match anything in the room.

Cool. . Post pics when you get them

prerich · 01-26-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Any recomendations for other amps then? I am looking for something with a ton of power at 7ch (only need 5 for the forseable future but I want to make a purchase for the long haul) and doesnt require a forklift to move.

Budget?

cembros · 01-26-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Budget?

3k at the very most. I can get the Sunfire for just uner 3.

prerich · 01-26-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

3k at the very most. I can get the Sunfire for just uner 3.

What are your power and cosmetic requirements?

cembros · 01-26-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

What are your power and cosmetic requirements?

Atleast 300 watts. As far as cosmetics, I want something simple that doesn't weigh half a ton.

prerich · 01-26-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Atleast 300 watts. As far as cosmetics, I want something simple that doesn't weigh half a ton.

Ok, call me nuts, but here it goes....buy 5 Crown XLS 2000's bridge them into mono - you will have 5 channels at 1300 watts into 8 ohms

!!! The power is clean and the noise floor is low. If you use them in stereo, you will have 10 channels at 375 watts into 8 ohms. I know audiophiles that have given up high-end amps for these, I'm on other boards and they are powering 800D's, ,Revels, Pendragons, and a host of otheres with these! Also there are a number of online dealers that will allow you to buy them on time (split into 3 or 4 payments) while you have the gear

!!!! I'm thinking of doing this myself (but my amps are good...if they go...it's all pro for me). A professional high-end reviewer couldn't get the fans to turn on while powering the 800D's. Just a thought

Oh they don't look that bad either.

prerich · 01-26-2013, 10:11 PM

Oh price....$499.00 each

! Weight....8 pounds each...my Adcom 5503 weighs more than 5 of the Crowns!

cembros · 01-26-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Ok, call me nuts, but here it goes....buy 5 Crown XLS 2000's bridge them into mono - you will have 5 channels at 1300 watts into 8 ohms

!!! The power is clean and the noise floor is low. If you use them in stereo, you will have 10 channels at 375 watts into 8 ohms. I know audiophiles that have given up high-end amps for these, I'm on other boards and they are powering 800D's, ,Revels, Pendragons, and a host of otheres with these! Also there are a number of online dealers that will allow you to buy them on time (split into 3 or 4 payments) while you have the gear

!!!! I'm thinking of doing this myself (but my amps are good...if they go...it's all pro for me). A professional high-end reviewer couldn't get the fans to turn on while powering the 800D's. Just a thought

Oh they don't look that bad either.

Sounds great but there I don't have enought outlets!!!

prerich · 01-26-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cembros

Sounds great but there I don't have enought outlets!!!

Wish I had a pic of your system, you would have enough money left over to rack your gear

....that would give you enough outlets

!

01-26-2013, 10:11 PM	#218
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Oh price....$499.00 each! Weight....8 pounds each...my Adcom 5503 weighs more than 5 of the Crowns!

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