oh horror! It came broken! What do I do?
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Jeeez, sorry I said assertive.
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lol no worries : ) Just having some extracurricular fun : )
I may move this to another thread later as there is more to be said on this that what Jerky thinks.
But now, time to fire up the A7!!
two big questions - 1. does the broken one sound like the other, and 2. can my pioneer avr run them at allI have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs.jeremymarcinko wrote: »But as in all things your perception is your reality. -
1. i can't tell any difference between the sound of the two speakers - yayy
2. - The pioneer runs them fine, they can even pull some beat out, appears satisfactory to me on normal listening levels. That was with running both A7s and the Rm7 center and rear satelites. I know an amp will pump the up, but really, the woofers make pluf-pluf even as is. Good, because i can listen to them as is for quite a while, until I eventually come across a good deal on amp.. (and avr with preouts)
3. my own opinion of hte A7s after 1 night of music only.
SO MUCH BETTER THAT RM7 SATELITES + the 660 SUB.
Those RM7 satelites are not bad at all, in my opinion, very clear and sharp and not fatigueing at all, although I believe some of you will call the highs 'bright'. But when u listen to them there is no good sound stage at all. You can kinda locate the source of the music, you can hear it coming out of this little thing. Playing them loud doesn't change this at all.
When I swapped the left and right front satelites with the A7s, all of a sudden the room was filled with music! It was everywhere, didn't matter where I stand, at least a lot less than before. Even at low volumes, they just fill the room! It was a new feeling for me, as these are the first towers I have ever bought. SSSO NICE.
So I played the two A7s for FL and FR, and kept RM7 for center and surround. No subwoofer, using just the A7s for lows. Man, I KNEW THAT 660 DOESNT SOUND RIGHT! The A7s clearly don't have the impact of the sub, but they hit so TIGHT and CRISP. No comparison at all, they absolutely blow the 660 out of the water as far as music listening experience. I think that sub is going to the living room so it can move air for the explosions in the movies. But don't need it for music.
I have heard people describe the A7s as 'forward' or 'bright' and similar. I think I can see that already, as some of the instruments sound I think better than in real life. The A7s seem to add a little 'color' to everything, but for some reason i am loving this right now. Everything sounds so so good through them! Oh, and did I mention they look HOT? I can see myself looking at this speaker 10 years from now and thinking - what a beautiful piece of furniture!
On a last note, I tried listening to music in 2.0, just the A7s, without the RM7 satelites. That did not work well at all. I immediately lost a lot of impact. The A7s did not play any better either. I was thinking that the pioneer can feed them better now, but I noticed no audible improvement. The loss of the center channel was most noticeable. Even the tiny RM7 center opens the front stage tremendously. And to my ears the RM7 satelites blend absolutely beautifully with the A7s in the top range.I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs.jeremymarcinko wrote: »But as in all things your perception is your reality. -
Couple things...
Regardless what you think, an amp WILL improve dynamics and the sound. Your Pioneer can make speakers move and it kicks good. But I was impressed how well an external amp improved my overall experience. And I rarely listen above a single watt of power. Roughly 90db's and I'm content. But it's the sound of the 1 watt that matters and sound WILL be different when fed from an amp. Give it time. Save up, enjoy what you have and get an amp in there.
Second, you mentioned a unpleasing experience in 2 channel. I know you mention you went from satellites and a sub, but did you re-calibrate your AVR when you changed speakers? I would reset your AVR (Detailed in the instructions) and re run MCACC or manually set your configuration to account for the A7's. This is based on the assumption that you didn't do this because if not then your A7's would be crossed over quite high like your satellites over to the sub.
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I would be looking to get rid of the rm7's. The RM7's have a -3db point of 130 hz. That is pretty high and with pioneer recivers it will set the XO point of your A7's to that point as well.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 -
yes, I am actively researching my options. Those RTi A3s have no deals and cost a fortune. There are so many alternatives in that range, but don't know what will match..I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs.jeremymarcinko wrote: »But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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If your just running a 5.1 system look at the FXI A4's or A6's. Yes they cost more than regular A3's but the bi pole / dipole speaker is an awesome for surround. They are deffinatly worth it.
f your running a 7.1 then use FXI A's for the side surrounds, and direct firing A3's for the rear surrounds.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