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New member Username: Guys
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 01:01 am: |
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I'm about to pull the trigger on a new home theater system for my rec room. My choice (unless I hear otherwise) is DefTech Mythos four fronts, Mythos three center Gems surround with SUupercube II sub, Marantz SR 7500, Mits 62725 DLP. I breifly considered the Denon 3805 or Yamaha 2500. Is this a good choice? |
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Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 444
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 01:15 am: |
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Instead of the Marantz sr7500, go to ubid.com and bid on one of the 241 Marantz 8400s they're auctioning off with full Marantz warranty. Should end up going for around $400-600 which is a freakin' steal for a MSRP $1300 receiver.
Not personally familiar with DefTech speakers, but you might want to compare prices with the Ascend Acoustics speakers which are Internet-direct with 30 day refund policy. Google them up and read all the rave reviews.
With the sub I'd look into Hsu and SVS, these are also Internet direct and sub specialists, also with legendary bang for your buck. |
Silver Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 885
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 01:44 am: |
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I'd avoid the little 'mini' subs at all costs. Regardless of the incredible claims they might make, a little 38lb sub will leave you wanting much, much more. |
Bronze Member Username: Virus5877
West Lafayette,
Indiana
USA
Post Number: 96
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 09:08 pm: |
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I can vouch for the supercube II, they pack quite a punch!! you wouldn't expect them to be that clean and impactful for such a small cube...
come on Paul, the days of floor to ceiling speakers and 18 inch 1000 watt subs are over buddy.... |
Silver Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 964
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 12:32 am: |
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I guess if 'mini' HT-sound is what you're into, a little petite sub will be a perfect match. Either that, or if your HT is setup in a room the size of a walk-in closet. |
Silver Member Username: Dmwiley
Post Number: 689
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 10:24 am: |
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One thing you can say about Paul. He wears his biases on his sleeve-never any doubt about where he stands, even if it happens to be in quicksand. |
Silver Member Username: Paul_ohstbucks
Post Number: 970
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 10:41 am: |
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Yep, at least you know where I stand. As for the quicksand, save that for the petite sub to see if it will float. |
Silver Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 567
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 01:50 pm: |
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> One thing you can say about Paul. He wears his biases on his sleeve-never any doubt about where he stands, even if it happens to be in quicksand.
ROTFL!!! Thank you Dale, I couldn't have have said it better myself.
ah...where would Ecoustics be without characters like Paul? |
Silver Member Username: Markusp
Toronto,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 120
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 10:58 pm: |
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No to jump down your throat Paul but have you actually demoed the Supercube yourself at home? Don't slam a product if you have no personal experience with it.
If you had the sub and it left a bad taste in your mouth, then share the experience but to offer off hand remarks helps no one. |
Silver Member Username: Claudermilk
Post Number: 141
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, May 27, 2005 - 11:34 am: |
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Almost completely off topic, but if you watch Mythbusters you will know that it probably WILL float.  Now back to your regularly scheduled argument... |
