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Thread: Which Sub is best for my system/use |
    
New member Username: Cugine
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 10
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:14 pm: |
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System:
Pre-AMP: Outlaw Model 990
AMP: Outlaw Model 7700 7-channel Balanced Amplifier
Paradigm Millenia 300 Series Pair for the front
Paradigm Millenia 30 Series for the Center Channel
Paradigm Millenia 20 Series Pair for the Rear
Budget: None really. Although, I don't want to "overkill" my system.
Media use:
* Gaming: 45%
* Watching TV/DVD Movies: 35%
* Listening to Music: 20%
Room Size: Currently less than 3000 cubic feet. This could change later on down the road at most something between 3k-4k cubic feet. I don't think it will ever be in a huge room. I like to listen to things fairly loud.
Possible combinations that were recommended to me:
VTF-3 HO + MBM-12
VTF-3.3 x 2
LFM-1 Plus x 2
LFM-1 Plus x 1
Thanks for the help.
Danny |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3947
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:24 pm: |
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Is there any reason that the VT2 Mk3 wouldn't work? |
Bronze Member Username: Cugine
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 12
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:41 pm: |
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Uhhh Yeah after talking to jan about too much power I want to repost my current room measurements. I think that definitely might be the wrong recommendations for my room. My TV is positioned at a diagnal viewing in the corner.
Height = 8
Width = 17
Length = 13
1768 Cubic Feet is about right. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3948
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:43 pm: |
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So you are saying that VTF Mk3 might work? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3949
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:44 pm: |
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I meant VTF2 mk3. |
Bronze Member Username: Cugine
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 13
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 01:52 pm: |
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Art,
I am an audio newbie. This is my first surround system I have ever owned. I plan on learning a bunch. The gear I mentioned is being shipped now. 
If you think it will work I can definitely look into it. Dr Hsu is supposed to get back to me with his recommendation as well.
Thanks for the help.
Danny |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 12858
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 02:04 pm: |
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I think you have an awesome system. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3952
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 02:12 pm: |
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It is a very nice setup. Dr Hsu is very good with his recommendations. I've had occasion to speak with him several times. Hsu subs are excellent values and you really can't go wrong. The website shows that new Mk3 VTF 2 has serious output at an unbelievable price. Your room is very similar to my living room (which in my small home is also the listening room) which is 18x14x8. The old VTF 2 shook this house so the new one would be scary. |
Bronze Member Username: Cugine
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 14
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 02:22 pm: |
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Thanks Berny.
I owe it to the members on this forum. I have received great advice from such knowledgable folks such as yourself. I originally went down a different path and with some steering and weeks of research I found a system more suitable to my own liking. Ended up being way more money than I originally anticipated but hey what the hell we only live once and we can't take the money with us!
I still feel pretty clueless but I plan on setting up the system myself and reading the manuals a few times until I feel pretty confident and know my system inside and out. To me that is the fun part. I have been around electronics all my life but mostly computers (I custom build them for myself every few years or so). I never really had a passion for audio until recently.
Thanks,
Danny |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 12859
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 02:25 pm: |
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That's great man, we could use your talents in the computers forum. You should visit it sometime. |
Bronze Member Username: Cugine
San Jose,
CA
USA
Post Number: 17
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 03:10 pm: |
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I talked to Dr. Hsu for quite a while and he recommended the VTF-3 MK 3. I will place it directly behind me. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5798
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 09, 2007 - 07:12 pm: |
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One word. Depends.
The wearable type! |
