Finally!!!!

S T R Y K K E R
S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
edited May 2011 in Speakers
I just finished putting my last Monitor 70 in place(ordered 1 at a time)........this completes my set-up:smile:

ALL I ***WANT*** to do now is get a XPA-3 amp for my L/C/R..not that it doesn't sound GREAT now but the external amp should put it over the top:biggrin:

I have the option to set all speakers to either 6ohm or 8ohm.....8ohm 135 watts per channel(yeah right).....6ohm 185watts per channel....ALL speakers are 8ohm

Whats the correct setting?

my gear is in my sig.
16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
Polk Monitor CS2--Center
Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
(3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
(4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,339
    edited May 2011
    Leave it at 8ohm, and get a parasound or sunfire amp your ears will thank you..

    Nice set-up so far...
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited May 2011
    Although with the receiver he has it probably doesn't sound too shabby already! Good deal, enjoy, and welcome to the club!
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited May 2011
    Congrats!
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,339
    edited May 2011
    Lietuvis91 wrote: »
    Although with the receiver he has it probably doesn't sound too shabby already! Good deal, enjoy, and welcome to the club!

    Agreed, and I was going to say that but if he is set on an amp...:wink::wink:
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Lietuvis91
    Lietuvis91 Posts: 908
    edited May 2011
    Indeed, M70s will absolutely benefit from an amp, no doubt!
    Living Room 7.1 HT Rig:

    M70 | CS2 | M60 | Atrium5 - Surr. | SUB - Emotiva ULTRA12 + Tara Labs sub cable | Pioneer Elite VSX-52 | Parasound HCAs 1000A | Sony BDP-S790 | Belkin PureAV PF60 | MIT Exp2 Wires

    Bedroom 5.0 HT Rig (Music/Movies/Gaming) :

    LSi9 | LsiC | Lsi/fx | Marantz SR7002 | NAD T955 | Sony BDP-S360 | Belkin PureAV PF30 | AQ Blue Racer II ICs & AQ Type 4 wires | PS3
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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    I have all speakers set at 6ohm.......so it would sound better if set at 8ohm?

    1 more question both my F-12 subs have a Crossover frequency switch of either prologic or dolby digital 5.1,6.1 & 7.1 setting......NOW UNLESS I MISUNDERSTAND THE OWNERS MANUAL OF THE F-12'S............I have it set wrong.......I have it set to dolby digital....but the manual says if using Sub In jack to use Prologic,if I dont use prologic the crossover frequency's will not work......HUH?This has me confused.
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    Now all I have to do is run the Onkyo speaker calibration and im done..thats why I was asking about F-12 correct settings before doing Calibration.
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2011
    I would actually stick that receiver over buying an emotiva amp. I'm not going to call that amp bad, but the amps in that onk are good, and that amp just would not be worth it to me.

    If you're going to add an amp, get a real amp like a parasound as suggested.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited May 2011
    Fwiw, I didn't like the XPA-3 on its own for my front stage. I liked the XPA-2 better, but eventually settled on a more efficient solution. YMMV. Enjoy what you've got for now, and be patient with your amp purchase. The right amp will find you. :smile:
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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    So..............

    SET at 8ohm or 6ohm?
    SET to Prologic or Dolby digital for subs?

    JUST NEED TO KNOW before Onkyo Calibration!
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited May 2011
    S T R Y K K E R wrote: »
    I have all speakers set at 6ohm.......so it would sound better if set at 8ohm?

    1 more question both my F-12 subs have a Crossover frequency switch of either prologic or dolby digital 5.1,6.1 & 7.1 setting......NOW UNLESS I MISUNDERSTAND THE OWNERS MANUAL OF THE F-12'S............I have it set wrong.......I have it set to dolby digital....but the manual says if using Sub In jack to use Prologic,if I dont use prologic the crossover frequency's will not work......HUH?This has me confused.

    Don't know about your subs, but your speakers are 8ohm speakers and that's what you want your receiver set at, besides, I think the setting is actually between 6 - 16, is that correct?

    I have an XPA-3 with my 807, same power as your 1008, and love it. Of course, there are plenty of better amps out there, I was on a budget and the Emo was priced right for me, turns out it's not such a bad amp.

    Glad to hear your getting your set up on and running. Prepare yourself for some awesome listening.
    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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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    I have $500 for an amp right now.......I can't believe how expensive amps are....Im not dead set on the XPA-3....just looking for something to give my fronts the power they need and the XPA-3 is in my price range.....
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited May 2011
    S T R Y K K E R wrote: »
    I have $500 for an amp right now.......I can't believe how expensive amps are....Im not dead set on the XPA-3....just looking for something to give my fronts the power they need and the XPA-3 is in my price range.....

    Sounds like me bro
    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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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    Yeah im gonna watch War of the Worlds(Tom Crews)tomorrow after calibration......can't wait to hear the 1st Tri-Pod scene....it should give this system a TRUE TEST...lol
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited May 2011
    S T R Y K K E R wrote: »
    Yeah im gonna watch War of the Worlds(Tom Crews)tomorrow after calibration......can't wait to hear the 1st Tri-Pod scene....it should give this system a TRUE TEST...lol

    Yeah, you're pretty much in for it dude. If you get a chance to preview Tron, you may want to give your neighbors a heads up before you do :biggrin:
    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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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2011
    Why not a XPA 5's and run your wides, or high wides off it as well. It will free up some power for the rest of the system that is powerd by the avr.
    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
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  • S T R Y K K E R
    S T R Y K K E R Posts: 77
    edited May 2011
    My Onkyo.....pushes these speakers well...Heck, im not so sure i even need an amp....but I will always wonder WHAT IF? If i dont atleast try an amp for the L/C/R........sooooooooooooo
    16' x 12' Man Cave :smile:
    Onkyo TX-NR1008 9.2 AVR
    Polk Monitor 70's--Mains
    Polk Monitor CS2--Center
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Height's & L/R Wide's
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Side Surround
    Polk Monitor 30's--L/R Back Surround
    (3)BIC Formula-12--Sub's
    (4)Aura Pro Bass Shakers with Crown XLS 1000 amp
    Emotiva-XPA-3 AMP for L/C/R

    Epson 8100--1080p LCD projector
    120" Elite Screen-- High Contrast Gray
    Sony BDP-CX960--400 disc BLURAY player
    Sony DVP-CX995--400 disc DVD player
    XBOX 360 & PS3
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,480
    edited May 2011
    That's right, the 1008 is pushing 135 with 2 channels driven, so using a three channel amp for the front stage will leave the receiver with more than enough to handle the rest.
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2011
    I've always liked Onkyos (heck I run one myself). But I can't disagree, since you're running in 7.1 + 2 there you're drawing a lot of amp reserves away from the front three.

    Also, how about some pics of the set up? I second Larry's recommendations above on the Parasound or Sunfire.

    Have fun!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2011
    Yep the key word is 2 channels driven. Start hookin up more speakers and the wattage goes down.

    The more speakers you can get off the AVR's amp the better the speakers being driven by the avr will sound. The price difference between the XPA3 and XPA5 would make it worth it. It isnt like the XPA5 is double what the XPA3 is. Yes the avr will work with all your speakers. I am just saying if your going to buy a XPA3 then you might as well get the XPA5 for a little more cash.

    This is for the Onkyo TX-NR807

    Here is the bench testing from Home Theater Mag for the Onkyo TX-NR807
    http://www.hometheater.com/content/onkyo-tx-nr807-av-receiver-ht-labs-measures
    5 Channels driven.
    105.5 watts at 0.1% distortion
    122.0 watts at 1.0% distortion

    7 Channels Driven
    29.9 watts at 0.1% distortion
    33.0 watts at 1.0% distortion
    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
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  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited May 2011
    Look for a Parasound HCA 1205A, splendid amp, owned one, I believe 140 watts into 5 channels (more than enough). You should be able to find one for around $400-500. It was designed by John Curl, I would venture to say it would put an XPA3 to shame, sound quality wise. In that price range you might also fetch a Rotel RMB-1075, various other Parasound amps, or perhaps for a little more money an Anthem MCA3 or MCA30 if you are lucky.
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II

    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
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