My new system
stringman57
Posts: 27
I posted this under the main topic earlier. Sorry, I'm not used to posting.
My wife's 40 year old sound system finally died so I'm starting over. I just ordered the following from the local Tweeter, and paid more than I should, I know...but I can return or trade up all components, and that's worth a lot to me. I have a 22X14 den with 8' 6" ceilings. I've gotten a lot of help on this forum, and am starting with the smaller speakers since I can trade up. We watch TV across the 14' part of the room and will set up the audio on the same wall.
I bought the following:
Yamaha RXV 2500
RTi8's front
CSi3 center
TC 601'S in ceiling
Martin Logan Dynamo sub
I have the following:
Sony 50" Grand Wega
Denon DVD 2200 DVD/CD player
I had people here suggest the RTi10's, but I have listened to the 8's and 10's with this sub and like the 8's. I can swap later, anyway. The reason I went with the in wall speakers is that the back of the couch is flush with the wall. Does this set up sound reasonable in that I don't want to take out a second mortgage, although I'd love the LSi's? Gotta draw the line somewhere.
Stringman57
My wife's 40 year old sound system finally died so I'm starting over. I just ordered the following from the local Tweeter, and paid more than I should, I know...but I can return or trade up all components, and that's worth a lot to me. I have a 22X14 den with 8' 6" ceilings. I've gotten a lot of help on this forum, and am starting with the smaller speakers since I can trade up. We watch TV across the 14' part of the room and will set up the audio on the same wall.
I bought the following:
Yamaha RXV 2500
RTi8's front
CSi3 center
TC 601'S in ceiling
Martin Logan Dynamo sub
I have the following:
Sony 50" Grand Wega
Denon DVD 2200 DVD/CD player
I had people here suggest the RTi10's, but I have listened to the 8's and 10's with this sub and like the 8's. I can swap later, anyway. The reason I went with the in wall speakers is that the back of the couch is flush with the wall. Does this set up sound reasonable in that I don't want to take out a second mortgage, although I'd love the LSi's? Gotta draw the line somewhere.
Stringman57
Stringman57
Sony 50WE610
Yamaha RX-V 2500
Denon DVD 2200
RTi 8's front
CSi 5 center
RTi4's surround
Martin Logan Dynamo Sub
Universal MX-850 remote
Sony 50WE610
Yamaha RX-V 2500
Denon DVD 2200
RTi 8's front
CSi 5 center
RTi4's surround
Martin Logan Dynamo Sub
Universal MX-850 remote
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Sounds like you put together a sweet system, and one that was within your budget. Cool!:)
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Great system! No reason not to enjoy it for years to come
2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones -
Yeah, great system. The only little bit of advice is to get the Csi5 instead of the 3.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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completely agree here. Huge upgrade that's welllll worth the $200.Originally posted by Early B.
Yeah, great system. The only little bit of advice is to get the Csi5 instead of the 3.Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.
Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener. -
Thanks a lot, guys, I'll get the 5 center. I also said what the hell, it's only money, and ordered a Universal MX-850 remote. Cost is $400 plus $300 to get it programmed. I think it may save my marriage. My wife isn't going to spend time reading manuals, and my purchase will give her problems. I started to get the 850 on the web and program it myself till I found out installers can do it in about 1% of the time it would take me. People swear by the 850, but that's a lot of money.
Stringman57Stringman57
Sony 50WE610
Yamaha RX-V 2500
Denon DVD 2200
RTi 8's front
CSi 5 center
RTi4's surround
Martin Logan Dynamo Sub
Universal MX-850 remote -
One more quick question. I've about reached my $ limit, but which upgrade in my system would be the better one...RTi 8's to RTi 10's, or the center CSi3 to CSi 5? I can manage one only now.
Stringman57Stringman57
Sony 50WE610
Yamaha RX-V 2500
Denon DVD 2200
RTi 8's front
CSi 5 center
RTi4's surround
Martin Logan Dynamo Sub
Universal MX-850 remote -
Since the center channel handles 70% of the front sound stage, get the bigger center.
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that's a damn nice remote. We sell 'em for $400 but only charge like $100-150 to program.Originally posted by stringman57
Thanks a lot, guys, I'll get the 5 center. I also said what the hell, it's only money, and ordered a Universal MX-850 remote. Cost is $400 plus $300 to get it programmed. I think it may save my marriage. My wife isn't going to spend time reading manuals, and my purchase will give her problems. I started to get the 850 on the web and program it myself till I found out installers can do it in about 1% of the time it would take me. People swear by the 850, but that's a lot of money.
Stringman57Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.
Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
