With all these SC models floating around , I'm not reading Reviews or getting members

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,312
edited September 2011 in Electronics
What Gives guys? lets hear about the experience. Search up the ICE CLUB and join. leave a review , tell us your story.

GEESSHHHHH:wink:
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    I think everyone is buying the new Emotiva pre.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    just come out?
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,533
    edited September 2011
    Pssshhhhtttt... I only rock Aiwa, you guys know that.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited September 2011
    I am not ready to come out of the closet yet:tongue:...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2011
    i loved my SC-07 and love my SC-35
    mole'
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited September 2011
    so far im sold on the sc-37 I bought. Its a trip to hear my speakers with some decent power behind them. I wish I could actually get my whole system calibrated by someone who is a bit more in tune with these types of things then I am. Other then that I love it ha
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited September 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I think everyone is buying the new Emotiva pre.

    Which one is that? I just got the Emotiva USP-1. Should be here tomorrow.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited September 2011
    Never mind! Just saw it. The Emotiva XSP-1. $899 wow! Thats alot of cheddar. I like the smaller form factor of the USP-1. Hopefully its not too much of a difference.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • WGDB
    WGDB Posts: 162
    edited September 2011
    Well since we last conversed Mantis... I've done quite a bit of tweaking to my SC 35 and am very convinced it has plenty of power to easily fuel my RTA 12's. I've separated them from the sub and set them both on the ground. Made plenty of manual MCACC equalization and found a nice balance on both movie and music. :smile:
    Pioneer Elite SC-35, Polk RTA (Real Time Array) 12's,
    Polk Monitor 40 surrounds, Polk CSiA4 Center,
    Polk PSW125, Sharp LC-46D62U,
    Panasonic DMP-BD85, Harmony One,
    iMac streaming an Apple TVII, or Squeezebox Touch
    Bedroom Rig~Sony STRDG-920, Polk Monitor 60 fronts, Polk RM6750 Satellites and Sub, Panasonic DMP-BD85
    Rabbit Hole Rig~Yamaha CA1010, Yamaha CT1010, Polk SDA 2A's, Teac A1500 R2R
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited September 2011
    WTF!? Better for me. Now I can sleep better knowing my USP-1 has not been replaced-YET!
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I am not ready to come out of the closet yet:tongue:...

    I'm here to support you , no need to fear anything. Come out of the closet and play with the rest of us. Welcome arms await you.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    Theheadsn wrote: »
    so far im sold on the sc-37 I bought. Its a trip to hear my speakers with some decent power behind them. I wish I could actually get my whole system calibrated by someone who is a bit more in tune with these types of things then I am. Other then that I love it ha

    If I lived closer I would come over and tune your entire system for yeah. Hell I can even do a ISF to your display.
    I suggest you read the manual and learn all about MCACC. Put that mic in your seating position , make sure it's dead quite and let it do it's thing.
    As far as position / placement of your speakers , I'm sure I can help you from afar with pic's and measurements. You can also visit www.dolby.com for help as well. The Pioneer manual as some good info on speaker placement. Follow the THX guidelines and you will be fine.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    WGDB wrote: »
    Well since we last conversed Mantis... I've done quite a bit of tweaking to my SC 35 and am very convinced it has plenty of power to easily fuel my RTA 12's. I've separated them from the sub and set them both on the ground. Made plenty of manual MCACC equalization and found a nice balance on both movie and music. :smile:

    Very nice , I really like the Rt /SC combo. I think they sound their best on it. It's like they where designed to run on ICE power. Very pleasing .
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Audio Nirvana doesn't truly exist. The XSP-1 doesn't exist. It is only a dream.:biggrin:

    The Pioneer SC Elite still remains as Audio Heaven. Please say this is so. Mantis couldn't survive otherwise.

    I've been waking up in the night , cold sweats , no balance and screaming these very words. Thanks for the help bro:tongue:
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited September 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    If I lived closer I would come over and tune your entire system for yeah. Hell I can even do a ISF to your display.
    I suggest you read the manual and learn all about MCACC. Put that mic in your seating position , make sure it's dead quite and let it do it's thing.
    As far as position / placement of your speakers , I'm sure I can help you from afar with pic's and measurements. You can also visit www.dolby.com for help as well. The Pioneer manual as some good info on speaker placement. Follow the THX guidelines and you will be fine.

    wish u were close too haha i have money! lol :tongue: Im not to worried about my tv, hell its just an insignia. But as far as the audio, I try and read everything I can, and ask as many questions as I can. Theres always something new you can learn. Im still in the mist of coming up with a better floor plan for my set up. Might move everything around. But either way I should try and post some pictures haha
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,533
    edited September 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    If I lived closer I would come over and tune your entire system for yeah. Hell I can even do a ISF to your display.

    Road trip to NC?? I've got the beer and white lightning! I'm not sure I can produce any 'yeah' though? Is that a PA thing? :biggrin:
    Theheadsn wrote: »
    But as far as the audio, I try and read everything I can, and ask as many questions as I can. Theres always something new you can learn. Im still in the mist of coming up with a better floor plan for my set up. Might move everything around. But either way I should try and post some pictures haha

    Woot! Thats why we're all here.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    Road trip to NC?? I've got the beer and white lightning! I'm not sure I can produce any 'yeah' though? Is that a PA thing? :biggrin:



    Woot! Thats why we're all here.

    It's a Philly Thing :biggrin:
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,981
    edited September 2011
    I am totally happy with my SC-07 I just see no reason to upgrade to a newer model as I am not ready to upgrade my TV to 3D.. I just don't see where I would gain anything..
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,312
    edited September 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I am totally happy with my SC-07 I just see no reason to upgrade to a newer model as I am not ready to upgrade my TV to 3D.. I just don't see where I would gain anything..

    You are correct from many points of view. the only reason I would like to upgrade mine to the SC-57 is the dual sub outs and IP control. it' really doesn't sound any better like they said it would. The SC-07 is a remarkable achievement in sound reproduction with the right speakers , wires , sources , calibration and speaker placement. When all thee factors come into play , it's pretty remarkable.
    I came from separates back to a receiver which in many eyes nutty. But it stands on it's own ICE power amps with a good footprint.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I am totally happy with my SC-07 I just see no reason to upgrade to a newer model as I am not ready to upgrade my TV to 3D.. I just don't see where I would gain anything..

    only reason i took down my SC-07 was to go to a 3D AVR. new TV is 3D
    mole'
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited September 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    only reason i took down my SC-07 was to go to a 3D AVR. new TV is 3D

    Kind of like my scenerio, except I did everything ****-backwards (maybe a blessing in disguise?) Bought the Oppo (didn't have a 1080p TV) > Bought the 50VT20 (didn't have HDMI AVR) > Bought the SC-37 :biggrin:
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited September 2011
    Glowrdr wrote: »
    Kind of like my scenerio, except I did everything ****-backwards (maybe a blessing in disguise?) Bought the Oppo (didn't have a 1080p TV) > Bought the 50VT20 (didn't have HDMI AVR) > Bought the SC-37 :biggrin:

    DAMN!!! i was fine with my SC-07 but when i got the new 3D TV i had to get a 3D AVR. i wanted to stick with a PE SC unit. so SC-35 it was.....
    mole'
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