New Polkie saying hello and asking for opinions

Turner67
Turner67 Posts: 3
edited April 2013 in Speakers
Hello fellow Polkies,
My name is Scott I have been a long time lurker and found lots of great information on your site. I finally registered yesterday and wanted to say thank you to everyone for your time and the valuable information you guys post here.

I do have a question for you all and will get to it soon. But a little back ground first. I start out in this hobby over a decade ago like a lot of people I would imagine by purchasing a HTIB. Over the years I have patently scrimped, saved, learned a ton and upgraded along the way. In April I purchased what I thought would be my final component an Emotiva XPA-5. Now I am not so sure.

My system is in my living room which opens to the kitchen and is 38ft long by 14ft wide with 9ft ceiling.
My listening preferences are 50% music 25% tv and 25% Movies.

I don’t want to give anything away so I would ask for you to look over my system in my signature identify what you think would provide the best audio quality upgrade. Sorry to be cryptic but I feel I might just be suffering from upgradeidus.

Thanks for your time.

My Gear
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Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE632U 60” / Blueray: Sony PS3 / DVR: TiVo Premiere / Denon AVR4310CI
Emotiva XPA-5 / Fronts: RTi A9 / Center: CSI A6 / Rears: RTi A7 / SUB: Velodyne DEQ-15R
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2013
    What do you feel you are missing ?

    I would look at room treatments, properly tuning your sub and get a real BRP :-)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited April 2013
    Really big room with really big speakers. If you want to go for broke, add a second sub, FXI A6 surrounds, RTI A1 for heights, and RTI A5's for front wides. You have a really good system, what are you not satisfied with? Unless we know what you're looking to improve, all we can do is suggest adding more gear, which isn't a good for your wallet.
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  • xdfireguy
    xdfireguy Posts: 41
    edited April 2013
    Lurking here leads to upgradeidus!!
    Quickly became Polkanized
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2013
    50% music. Get an Oppo for cd, dvd a, sacd & blu-ray and a turntable.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited April 2013
    Hello and Welcome to CP..
    You need to explain what it is you think you are missing or are you looking for approval of your Gear?
    Do you want recommendations that don't break the wallet or or or ?
    More info Please and Thank You
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • Turner67
    Turner67 Posts: 3
    edited April 2013
    Thanks for the speedy replies and kind words. I am very happy with the Denon AVR, AMP and speakers. For other input I am using a pretty high end HTPC with HDMI audio out.

    Its the sub that i have doubts about. I am just not happy with it. I have been looking around and doing research for a while but subs are not my thing. I cant seem to narrow it down to a list. I would like some recommendations on a better sub. I would like to keep the budget in line with my current components. I could possibly add one now and another
    later if needed.

    My listening preferences for music is classic rock, and some light modern rock no rap or country.

    Again thanks for your input.


    Scott

    My Gear
    ___________________________________________________________________________________
    Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE632U 60” / Blueray: Sony PS3 / DVR: TiVo Premiere / Denon AVR4310CI
    Emotiva XPA-5 / Fronts: RTi A9 / Center: CSI A6 / Rears: RTi A7 / SUB: Velodyne DEQ-15R
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  • DON73
    DON73 Posts: 516
    edited April 2013
    Turner67 wrote: »
    Thanks for the speedy replies and kind words. I am very happy with the Denon AVR, AMP and speakers. For other input I am using a pretty high end HTPC with HDMI audio out.


    My listening preferences for music NO COUNTRY.:eek:
    .


    Now there's a big part of your problem!
    TO ERR IS HUMAN. TO FORGIVE IS CANINE.
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited April 2013
    Heard that these subs are ideal for music! 1000 as well but thought the 3000 would have more power for your large room for moives. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360586968890?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    Either the 1000 or 3000 is on my short list of subs to try out sometime this year hopefully.
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    edited April 2013
    Hi, Welcome to Club Polk!
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited April 2013
    For a sub, I'ld look at SVS. If your looking for a more musical sub, their sealed versions would wouk well. If you were planning to run 2 of them, the SB-12 would probably be about right, if only 1, the SB-13. The ported subs are more for HT use. You may get away with 2 PB-12NSD's, but I would probably run 2 PB-12plus's with that room side. If only 1 for HT, the PB-13 would probably be adequate.

    SVS has great customer service, and answer e-mails quickly. I think they even replied on a Saturday to one of mine.

    Good luck.
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  • Goldenboy72206
    Goldenboy72206 Posts: 126
    edited April 2013
    Welcome to the site !!!!!!!!!!!
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited April 2013
    http://www.svsound.com/subwoofers/sealed-box/sb12-nsd#.UW2pKTnD-N1

    Yeah.. after checking that one out its now on the TOP of the list haha.. Gota get me one of those.. and another in the future. ;)
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,780
    edited April 2013
    I like SVS as well. Check out their outlet specials for some deals...

    http://www.svsound.com/outlet-specials

    And welcome to CP. Check your wallet at the door!
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited April 2013
    Welcome aboard! I say why not put up a second sub if possible. Also +1 to oppo since you really enjoy music. They make some serious gears. just my 0.02
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited April 2013
    38 x 14. Pretty big room you are trying to fill with bass. Dont just buy one sub, buy two. Big ones. Sealed ones. With 1,000 watt D-class amps.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,228
    edited April 2013
    Welcome to Club Polk!
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  • Turner67
    Turner67 Posts: 3
    edited April 2013
    Thank you for all your replies. I am thinking two SVS SB-13 Ultra's should finish out my system.
    Or do we ever stop upgrading in this hobby :smile:

    My Gear
    ___________________________________________________________________________________
    Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE632U 60” / Blueray: Sony PS3 / DVR: TiVo Premiere / Denon AVR4310CI
    Emotiva XPA-5 / Fronts: RTi A9 / Center: CSI A6 / Rears: RTi A7 / SUB: Velodyne DEQ-15R
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited April 2013
    No Country music? Well, I was gonna offer you a warm welcome to the forum but now I'm not so sure.

    Just ribbin' ya' a bit. Everybody has their own listening preferences and you redeemed yourself with the comment about not listening to rap. Welcome to the forum, Scott. What is your budget for a sub and how loud would you say you normally listen?

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    edited April 2013
    Get one or two of these depending on your room and you will be happy
    http://www.rythmikaudio.com/F15HP.html
    tight musical bass :smile:

    My flabby LSi9s can't keep up, but maybe that isn't saying much
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013
    Turner67 wrote: »
    two SVS SB-13 Ultra's should finish out my system.
    Or do we ever stop upgrading in this hobby :smile:

    Obsession? Rabbit hole? And my personal fav....."hobby" No my friend, there is no end, and welcome to Hotel California.....you may check out but you can never leave.

    Your plan for two subs instead of one at a time is very smart, you stack up your body count quick and neat.

    You are learning very fast.
    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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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited April 2013
    Welcome to CP Scott, hope we can help you with your A/V necessities and introduction to rabbit holes,lol. Hey Tom, Merle had it right, Bob Wills is still the king,lol!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    Merle had it right, Bob Wills is still the king,lol!

    The Hag? Yeah, that'll work. I didn't realize there were so many country bumpkins around here.
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited April 2013
    Be careful now, country bumpkins can offend some folks. They prefer "professional redneck". Just ask Lightman1.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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