New Member/First Thread

Geoff4rfc
Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
edited January 2011 in Speakers
Hey y'all,

New to the forum, new to PolkAudio, I spend some time on the AVSforum.

Over this last year and at Christmas yea to the help of my lovely wife, I've upgraded my system from the Onkyo SKS-HT870 to Polks; CS2, Monitor70 series II and 30's. I'm using the dual driver towers from the 870 as my wides but I plan to move my 30's into the wides and purchase 40's to use as my surrounds (the 30's are currently my surrounds).

I've got an Energy 200 watt sub to round out my 7.2 set up, driven by an Onkyo TX-NR807, LG390 bluray and LG 50" Plasma.

I was about to add a new 3 channel amp to the frey but with some expert advice (cnh), I'll be upgrading my two subs (490 max watts collectively) to a single Epik Empire.

Looking forward to sharing information with the P.A. forum :smile:
Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    Welcome to the Club!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2011
    Welcome aboard,stick around and have some fun.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2011
    Welcome to Club Polk.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,355
    edited January 2011
    Sweet, welcome to da PolkAudio forum.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2011
    Welcome Geoff. I've seen you over at AVSforum and have been reading and learning over there for the past year. So I'm new over here as well. Congrats on your new system.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited January 2011
    Welcome!
    ..... ><////(*>
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited January 2011
    Welcome to Club Polk
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2011
    TNHNDYMAN wrote: »
    Welcome Geoff. I've seen you over at AVSforum and have been reading and learning over there for the past year. So I'm new over here as well. Congrats on your new system.

    Right on, what threads do you usually post on?
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2011
    ^ Calling all Polkies and in the Denon 2310/890 threads
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2011
    TNHNDYMAN wrote: »
    ^ Calling all Polkies and in the Denon 2310/890 threads

    Right on "Tennessee Handy Man", I'll be looking for you there.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited January 2011
    Welcome. Your checkbook will never be the same
    Panny 8000 project
    Oppo 103D
    Fronts- Monitor 70's
    Upper fronts- Monitor 30's
    Surrounds- Monitor 50's
    Backs- Monitor 40's
    Center-CS 350
    Sub- SVS PB 2000
    Onkyo 607[back up]
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited January 2011
    woodhead 2 wrote: »
    Welcome. Your checkbook will never be the same

    Thanks Woodhead, I came from professional motorcycle racing, my check book is no stranger to danger.

    I like your set up, mine is similar, 70's, CS2 and 30's in the surround spot. I'll be adding a pair of 40's, in your opinion, would the 30's be fine to stay in surround and add the 40's to the wide position or put the 30's in wide and use the 40's as surrounds?

    Thanks
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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