What Set Up Route should I take?

Misturrho
Misturrho Posts: 10
edited March 2011 in Speakers
Right now I have the PSW 505, two R50s and waiting for the Onkyo TX805 to come in the mail. I have not yet bought anything else yet. However, I am looking into CS, trying to research the differences between CS20, CS2, etc. Not really sure yet, it'd be wonderful to have some feedback. Furthermore, I was looking into the future on either getting the Monitor 70s or the TSIs, any suggestions for what route I should take? I'm quite a music fanatic but I also enjoy having the better-than-theater like experience with gaming reality... probably much like most of you guys.

oh btw, I read in a thread somewhere, that when I get new fronts (M series, or TSIs) I could probably move the R50s to the back.


But to put things a little bit better in perspective
I like things ranging from:
Music:
Jazz
Hip Hop/R&B (Mainly underground)
Accoustic / Electronic Guitar
Even a little bit of classical

Movies:
The warcries of 300
Clink and clanks of Transformers
Soundtrack of TRON (waiting for it to release in april)

Gaming:
Call of Duty series
Kingdom Hearts
Deadspace

Just little examples that enhanced SQ would make it seem so much better
Post edited by Misturrho on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    Get the CS2, and plan for the Monitor 70s. Some savings can be had over the newer TSi series. A lot of people on here like the 70s for music (also music from the 70s, but that's a different story...), since they can cover full-range fairly well on their own. Also think about adding an amp later, too. Build it incrementally - that's the way to go. You're on the right track. Also, a nice sub will enhance your experience, too.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Misturrho
    Misturrho Posts: 10
    edited March 2011
    what type of amp do you have in mind? and what difference does it partake? The only amp I stumbled upon so far is the Sunfire. Is that good?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    The 805 will run the 70s ok, but you'll get more out of them with the extra juice that an external amp can provide. Sunfire amps have a pretty good rep - what model?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • slammin86
    slammin86 Posts: 238
    edited March 2011
    70's with an amp are great.
    Receiver: ONKYO 709
    Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
    Front: EmpTek E55Ti
    Center: EmpTek E56Ci
    Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    TV: LG 55"
    Blu-Ray: PS3
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Misturrho
    Misturrho Posts: 10
    edited March 2011
    says here:
    Sunfire TGA-7401

    but im sure there's many other models.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Misturrho
    Misturrho Posts: 10
    edited March 2011
    ok. just pulled the trigger on the CS2. waiting for it arrive now.

    I'm probably fresh out of money for now lol....
    time to save up for those M70s and an amp

    I havent done any research on the Sunfire amps yet... been a bit busy. But all in good time.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    One step at a time... Enjoy! Be sure to let us know how it's going!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Misturrho
    Misturrho Posts: 10
    edited March 2011
    Loooooooool. Sunfire amps... $1000+ no wonder theyre amazing.

    I wonder how much their lowest model is....
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited March 2011
    Misturrho wrote: »
    what type of amp do you have in mind? and what difference does it partake? The only amp I stumbled upon so far is the Sunfire. Is that good?

    Take a look at this one............. http://emotiva.com/xpa3.shtm
    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • slammin86
    slammin86 Posts: 238
    edited March 2011
    There are many decent amps out there in the used market. You should be able to get a 125+ watt 2 channel for $150 on up.

    Look at brands such as adcom, acurus, b&k, emotiva, outlaw, rotel.

    That should get you started. Search ebay and audiogon.com.
    Receiver: ONKYO 709
    Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
    Front: EmpTek E55Ti
    Center: EmpTek E56Ci
    Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
    Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
    TV: LG 55"
    Blu-Ray: PS3
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited March 2011
    I think the emotiva amps are about the only ones under 1K.
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter