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darkblueme · 04-01-2008, 06:45 AM

I've been thinking a lot about the Receiver suggestions, and... I have to admit, I still want the Denon receiver. I know I could get a less expensive receiver but I can't help but salivate everytime I think of the Denon one. I dunno why... I'm just drawn to it, I guess.

Anyway, tonight I sampled speakers from Difinitive Tech, Kilpsh, Boston Acoustics, and Polk Audio. For me, it wasn't even a contest. I freakin' LOVE the Polk Audios. I still need to check out Paradigm, though. And I still have over a month to change stuff around.

I'm liking the idea of a 12" sub instead of a 10" sub. Is there a cheaper, similar brand to SVS?

By the way, the money is from a nice bonus at work combined with my tax return. It just happened to come at the right time. As soon as we move into our new home with our nice-sized entertainment room, the order will go through Amazon (or whoever else I need to order through).

The big box stores have good selections to demo, but Amazon has the best prices. No tax and free S/H. Sweet!

Anyway, thanks for all of your suggestions. I'm excited to check out Paradigm Speakersto see if they are really as good as people are suggesting. Wicked awesome!

maseo503 · 04-01-2008, 07:24 AM

crackinhedz · 04-01-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by darkblueme

I'm liking the idea of a 12" sub instead of a 10" sub. Is there a cheaper, similar brand to SVS?

Polk Audio Monitor Series PSW12 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer ($278)

Polk to match?

shelland · 04-01-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkblueme

The big box stores have good selections to demo, but Amazon has the best prices. No tax and free S/H. Sweet!

FYI - You can't get Paradigm online unless you find them used on eBay or Craigslist or something. Paradigm does not allow internet sales (at least through authorized dealers).

darkblueme · 04-01-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelland

FYI - You can't get Paradigm online unless you find them used on eBay or Craigslist or something. Paradigm does not allow internet sales (at least through authorized dealers).

D'oh! Well, there is a local store in Utah that has Paradigm Speakers. I'm gonna check them out today. I like the look of them. I'm excited to see how they sound.

darkblueme · 04-02-2008, 01:45 AM

OK, I spent a good hour this afternoon listening to several different Paradigm speakers. I have to be honest and say that I was not in the least blown away by the sound, though I'm pretty sure it was the fault of the salesman.

No matter how many times I explained that I wanted to hear Paradigm speakers set up for a "movie-watching experience," the sales rep only seemed interested in showing off the two front speakers with nothing else connected.

When I finally did talk him into letting me listen to a 5.1 multichannel set-up, he didn't bother to plug in the side, rear, or subwoofer speakers. A second sales associate popped in every few minutes and said, "Just listen to the clarity and bass of those two fronts."

I admit, they sounded OK, but I'm not about to fork over my hard earned money on speakers they don't want me to hear.

I dunno. I wouldn't say Polk Audio are the best speakers, but they have a sound that makes my ears smile. You know what I'm talking about. It's that feeling you get when you hear a good set-up. You feel an instant connection with it, right? That's what happens to me EVERY TIME I hear Polk Audio speakers. It doesn't happen with any other brand, so I think it's safe to say that for better or for worse, I am a Polk Audio man.

I'm sure my tastes will mature over the years, but for now, I like Polk Audio. Go figure.

Now... let's hope the prices drop a bit before May!

shelland · 04-02-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkblueme

I dunno. I wouldn't say Polk Audio are the best speakers, but they have a sound that makes my ears smile. You know what I'm talking about. It's that feeling you get when you hear a good set-up. You feel an instant connection with it, right? That's what happens to me EVERY TIME I hear Polk Audio speakers. It doesn't happen with any other brand, so I think it's safe to say that for better or for worse, I am a Polk Audio man.

I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than stellar experience with Paradigm - whether it was the fault of the actual speakers or the salesmen. If Polk are the speakers that give you the biggest smile, then Polk is what you should be buying.

mlomeli · 04-02-2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkblueme

D'oh! Well, there is a local store in Utah that has Paradigm Speakers. I'm gonna check them out today. I like the look of them. I'm excited to see how they sound.

What store???

darkblueme · 04-02-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mlomeli

What store???

http://utahaudio.com/

State Street and 10669 South, sort of by SouthTowne Mall.

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04-01-2008, 06:45 AM	#1
darkblueme Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, Utah 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:78	I've been thinking a lot about the Receiver suggestions, and... I have to admit, I still want the Denon receiver. I know I could get a less expensive receiver but I can't help but salivate everytime I think of the Denon one. I dunno why... I'm just drawn to it, I guess. Anyway, tonight I sampled speakers from Difinitive Tech, Kilpsh, Boston Acoustics, and Polk Audio. For me, it wasn't even a contest. I freakin' LOVE the Polk Audios. I still need to check out Paradigm, though. And I still have over a month to change stuff around. I'm liking the idea of a 12" sub instead of a 10" sub. Is there a cheaper, similar brand to SVS? By the way, the money is from a nice bonus at work combined with my tax return. It just happened to come at the right time. As soon as we move into our new home with our nice-sized entertainment room, the order will go through Amazon (or whoever else I need to order through). The big box stores have good selections to demo, but Amazon has the best prices. No tax and free S/H. Sweet! Anyway, thanks for all of your suggestions. I'm excited to check out Paradigm Speakersto see if they are really as good as people are suggesting. Wicked awesome!

04-01-2008, 07:24 AM	#2
maseo503 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008

04-02-2008, 01:45 AM	#6
darkblueme Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Salt Lake City, Utah 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:78	OK, I spent a good hour this afternoon listening to several different Paradigm speakers. I have to be honest and say that I was not in the least blown away by the sound, though I'm pretty sure it was the fault of the salesman. No matter how many times I explained that I wanted to hear Paradigm speakers set up for a "movie-watching experience," the sales rep only seemed interested in showing off the two front speakers with nothing else connected. When I finally did talk him into letting me listen to a 5.1 multichannel set-up, he didn't bother to plug in the side, rear, or subwoofer speakers. A second sales associate popped in every few minutes and said, "Just listen to the clarity and bass of those two fronts." I admit, they sounded OK, but I'm not about to fork over my hard earned money on speakers they don't want me to hear. I dunno. I wouldn't say Polk Audio are the best speakers, but they have a sound that makes my ears smile. You know what I'm talking about. It's that feeling you get when you hear a good set-up. You feel an instant connection with it, right? That's what happens to me EVERY TIME I hear Polk Audio speakers. It doesn't happen with any other brand, so I think it's safe to say that for better or for worse, I am a Polk Audio man. I'm sure my tastes will mature over the years, but for now, I like Polk Audio. Go figure. Now... let's hope the prices drop a bit before May!

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