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Thread: What speaker is better? |
    
Bronze Member Username: Josh209
Post Number: 12
Registered: Aug-09
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| Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 03:31 am: |
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- Sony SS-F6000
- Sony SS-F7000
- Polk Audio R50
- Polk Audio Monitor 50
- BIC America DV-64
- BIC America DV-84
The reason i put lower models down is because they got smaller
drivers which has more detailed sound from what i read on forums/reviews..
Im building my first home theater system and i already have my center speaker and my back surrounds (Polk Audio) i just need some good front speakers that are in my price range that i could afford.. my room im putting this in is 18x20 so will these speakers im looking at will be to big for my room? |
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Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Fort Hamilton,
NY
United States
Post Number: 3044
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 07:43 pm: |
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If you already own Polks, then why not just stick with them? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13865
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 08:45 pm: |
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If you are building a HT around a single speaker, at least you started with the center channel.
Build from that, with timbre balance in mind, you had best match the center, in the same series.
Stop buying stuff Willie-Nillie and stop to think.
What basket case Sony do you have as a receiver? |
New member Username: Smokemonster
Post Number: 10
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 10:48 pm: |
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whats wrong with sony |
Gold Member Username: Gavdawg
Albany,
New York
Post Number: 1326
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 03:02 pm: |
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down nuck...lol!
sony is not well reguarded for high fidelity components any more except at the extreme high end.
there nuck...I said it
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Bronze Member Username: Smokemonster
Post Number: 11
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 04:39 pm: |
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well i know most people who post on a regular basis who assign themselves as resident authorities belive any receivers,etc that are not of top quality or cost a lot of money are junk. i totaly disagree with that mentality. most people are not experts. some think that walmart audio is fine. others think that sony, onkyo, yamaha, etc. are awsome. most people think that so called hi-end equipment such as rotel, parrasound and others of the higher end spectrum are a complete waste of money. not everone has access to endless cash like some people here.no names mentioned. i represent the normal average american. who thinks that good sound, not extreme high fidelity sound. is ok. that said i have had many different types of audio equipment. since i became disabled and had to sell most of my higher end equipment waiting to get approved for social security disability. now i don't have the same income so i have to buy things that i can afford. but i still want it to sound good. i bought a sony receiver STR-DN1000 7.1 av. and it sounds plenty good for anyone who lives in an apartment. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13883
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 05:38 pm: |
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I just would have bought a different unit for the same money, thats all.
In case you didn't notice, I said Sony, SM never did.
Wonder how I knew?
SM, if you like what the receiver does, thats all that matters.
Is 5.1 too much in an apt?
I would stick with Polk, unless a complete replacement set (which would likely be an investment), is shortcoming.
Keeping the timbre close would be a good thing. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2818
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 07:21 pm: |
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I agree with the guys SM. Timbre matching is critical for that true surround experience. If your center is Polk, then I would stick with Polk. I would personally pick those over the other speakers mentioned. Cheers. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3238
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 07:50 pm: |
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If it sounds good to you SM, that's all that matters. I have a relatively cheap Pioneer AVR receiver on my second system that I think sounds pretty darned good for watching movies.
That being said, once you hear a higher-end AVR, it's hard to go back to the back to the budget stuff. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3547
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 10:51 pm: |
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"not everone has access to endless cash like some people here.no names mentioned. i represent the normal average american."
None of us here that I know of has an endless supply of cash. If anyone does, please send some my way. The majority of us with 'high end' system bought second hand. I can think of only one guy who bought a premium brand brand new. Yes we paid more than most would ever think of paying, but everyone has their hobby.
Please define the 'normal average American.' I don't think there is one.
There's nothing wrong with liking what you like. For the same money, most of us here wouldn't have bought a Sony AVR. That doesn't make us bad people though. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Fort Hamilton,
NY
United States
Post Number: 3051
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 11:30 pm: |
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Most here wouldn't have bought an AVR, that it was a Sony was a side-note, so I wouldn't take much offence.
I think to the "normal average American" Sony still represents the pinnacle of home electronics, and if their only experience with home electronics, particularly audio gear, has been through a BIG BOX Store, that's entirely understandable, because Sony very well might be the best gear they sell.
I have spent a lot of time in Sony's showroom in NYC, and their stuff is pretty good for what it is. Sony delivers solid HT & non-critical musical listening, sleek-stylish design, and it's relatively affordable, can you do better if you shop around, most here would say "yes", but maybe that doesn't matter? |
Bronze Member Username: Smokemonster
Post Number: 12
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 03:08 am: |
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no offence taken. i normaly won't buy sony products other than my vaio. but i kinda like this one because of the 4 hdmi inputs, and the blacked out face just looks good in my setup. the sounds not as good as some of my previous systems but i will use this until i can aquire enough cash to buy a better one. then i think i will use it for my computer sound. i try not to buy any consumer electronics anywhere except online. where i can get the better deals. i finally decided to go with a kef c7 for front speakers. then switching out the center channel next month. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Gold Coast
Australia
Post Number: 2627
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 05:44 am: |
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SM - well, I think it's great you went for KEF over Polk imho - as for Sony AVR's there probably just about as good as any other low-to mid level AVR like my Marantz so don't fret about it.
I'm no normal average American - I'm an abnormal Aussie who happens to like better stuff than Sony, although I had to crimp on the Marantz reciever which seems to do a fairly honest job wiith HT and some music but it can't hold a candle to my 2 channel gear. I'm sorry about your problems and not being able to afford what you'd really like, but better to make do and enjoy what you have. Many people here have problems and music is probably one of the best medicines available for what ails some of us. What one person dislikes, 10 others might disagree. Don't take it to heart, just enjoy the music.
Btw - you've made up for the Sony with the Kef speakers.
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Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 11128
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 07:12 am: |
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Kef...good choice. |
Gold Member Username: Gavdawg
Albany,
New York
Post Number: 1330
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 10:19 am: |
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Kef are great speakers! |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13890
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 06:04 pm: |
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Kef still make a broad range of good speakers, sometimes overlooked. By me. |
Gold Member Username: Gavdawg
Albany,
New York
Post Number: 1331
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 09:31 pm: |
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Not sure how the kef are going to sound with the Sony equipment though. |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 11132
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 10:09 pm: |
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Not sure how anything will sound with Sony gear. One step at a time. |
Silver Member Username: Tpizzle
Post Number: 572
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 02:13 pm: |
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"i represent the normal average american. who thinks that good sound, not extreme high fidelity sound. is ok."
Average American’s are literate. On the spectrum of intelligence, you’re on the same end as your Sony receiver is on its respective spectrum.
Thank God this. is not. average |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13893
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 03:20 pm: |
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Was that necessary, db? |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3553
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 10:58 pm: |
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"Average American’s are literate."
I guess you're right. When pluralizing, apostrophes aren't used. Apostrophes mean possesssive. For example -
Correct - Average Americans are literate.
Incorrect - Average American's are literate.
At least you used the correct form of you're.
How does that feel? |
Gold Member Username: Gavdawg
Albany,
New York
Post Number: 1333
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:04 am: |
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"Not sure how anything will sound with Sony gear. One step at a time."
that was my thought too, just didn't want to say it yet again for the 300th time like we all have } |
Silver Member Username: Tpizzle
Post Number: 573
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 10:18 am: |
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mmmm, those words taste good.
My apologies SM |
Bronze Member Username: Smokemonster
Post Number: 20
Registered: Oct-09
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| Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 11:24 pm: |
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sony? what sony? did i say sony? i meant? i don't know, ya think? well maybe. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13899
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 06:27 am: |
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hehehe |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13900
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 06:31 am: |
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I believe that SM may have mis-remembered... |
Gold Member Username: Soundgame
Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 1054
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 12:15 am: |
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CNET's comment on your Sony AVR:
"The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920"
I've heard Sony AVR's and the current ES line that's being turned out do sound good for HT and respectable with music. The last one I listened to was my friends ES 2400 model. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3557
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 05:53 pm: |
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I wouldn't take any CNET review seriously. They give Bose great reviews, among other crap products. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13911
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 12:01 am: |
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CNET is an ad company.
About as reliable as Wikipedia.
I have info listed on Wiki, before anybody starts. And you trust this?!? |
Gold Member Username: Gavdawg
Albany,
New York
Post Number: 1336
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 11:41 am: |
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the fun of auditioning gear is it makes you want what you don't really need...lol |
