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Thread: Speakers for Denon 3806 - willing to pay upto $2000 |
    
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| Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 02:06 pm: |
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I just bought the 3806, and would like to know which speakers would match up best with it? I have heard the paradigm speakers, but dont just want to jump on the first that i see/hear. I am also comparing prices to the axion and aperion, but not sure if they are on the same level as the paradigm, as they are internet order only?
Can anyone help? I am looking to play music and movies (50-50), and usually live in an apartment (no need to hit the natural frequency of the building and bring it down). I am looking to spend about $1800-$2000. |
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New member Username: Jon_m
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Registered: Jan-06
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| Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 02:10 pm: |
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For those that don't know the Denon 3806 is a 7.1 system. |
Radness Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, January 20, 2006 - 05:35 pm: |
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2 grand is alot to just plop down without knowing much about speakers. Do a shitload of research and narrow your search down to two or three. Hell, you can even build your own if you're good with tools. Here are some designs:
http://www.visaton.de/english/artikel/art_546_6_21_2.html
Just go to each speaker and check out 'construction'. They aren't that hard to make.
My first real set was a mediocre $800 set because I couldn't wait but it gave me enough time (2 years)to research, listen and know what I was looking for. It also allowed me put more money into my system.
Now that I have my new system I don't regret waiting because I definitely hear the difference between my $800 set to my $7,000 set.
BTW: The time spent research also tests whether this is a passing fad for you or if you are really serious about it. You'd be surprised at how many people are really only into it for a few months.
Other than that go for the Paradigms, they sell pretty well on ebay when it's time to move on. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 09:00 pm: |
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Paradigm works well with Denon.
Axiom is also great but there are those who do not like it with Denon and Yamaha.
Try also looking and Ascend Acoustics. |
New member Username: Irisfailsafe
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 12:47 pm: |
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What about Bowers and Wilkins?
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Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 04:20 pm: |
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What about them? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 11:31 am: |
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I might be able to help. I paired up the B&W 704 with the 3806 and a Denon 3910 DVD Player. I also used a pair of B&W 600 S3 for the rear speakers and a LCR3 as a centre channel.
The results were very impressive. The sound was warm and engaging when playing 2 channel stereo, with a deep soundstage and clear imaging.
I would highly recommend this set-up. The B&Ws pair well the Denon 3806. |
New member Username: Madmartigan
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| Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 02:26 am: |
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i have focal cobalt & sibs & they sound great w/ my denon 3805, B&W's sound great too. the focal sib & cub2 sub/sat 5.1 package is only $800 & is way more than enough for an apt. thats what i started with. happy hunting |
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