Thanks TIC. Hey, Pioneer, who would have thought it. Thanks for the tip about Athena, I've seen the ads but never seen any reviews so I did not know what to think. How to you like the Ref 3a's for music?
Art
Art
HT peakers for Marantz SR5200
Hi, I've just purchased a Marantz SR5200 for my small room home theatre (probably 10 x 12 feet). I'm seeking to increment above the built-in speakers in the Sony XBR. Will need 2 front, center, 2 rear, and a sub. Forget state-of-the-art, I'm simply seeking an engaging fun system that avoids classic problems of cheap home theatre - nasal sound and one-note boomy bass - and I hope to minimize the expense in the process. This is for movies, mainly, and perhaps music DVD's. The SR5200 is not a hugely powerful amp (5 x 90 on paper) but given the size of room, I am hopeful. What do you recommend? : - )
Thanks,
Art
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Art
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The R3A DeCapo is a really nice speaker. It is not the last word in resolution, but that makes it a better "real world" speaker IMHO. It has excellent bass extension and control for a monitor. I also like the fact that it works well with almost any amplifier. I currently power them with 3.5 watts of 2A3 tube power, but I've used other SS amps (even my HT receiver) with great results. BTW, I just purchased a pair of Channel Islands VMB-1 mono-blocks which are a "gainclone" type of chip amp. I would like to have these SS amps replace the Paramours as I have a new pair of "tiny hands" in the house. I want my child (and my amps) to be safe! About the Pioneers: These are decent speakers and are a bargain at the web prices. I still own the surrounds and I think the sub and center are great values. If you want a full set of 5.1 speakers for under $600, these would be very good. There used to be a decent magazine/web-zine review floating around, but I haven't been able to find it recently. The Pioneers are so much better than anything "mass-market" that I've heard at anything near the same price. Enjoy, TIC |
Art, The Hsu Ventriloquist/STF2 recommended above has garnered many accolades. You should also put the Rocket Tyke on your list. You can get B-stock system in excellent condition for $199. I have them and like them quite a lot. The integration with the compact but decent subwoofer is seamless. Another good choice is the Mordaunt-Short Genie. This system should cost more than the Tyke and should be available through Marantz dealers. Good luck. |
Accolades here. I have the VT-12 these on loan from Hsu to take to an audio geek, consumer direct products, gathering in Austin. I was very skeptical but they really have impressed me. The shifting the mid-bass to the CC for the front really works. On LoTR FoTR they excelled at sound effects but how well they handled the dynamic score was surprising. For HT only I think you'll be quite pleased. If not they have a 30 in home trial period. I may be able to report on the Tykes after next week. Not sure if they will be on hand. |
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