New member saying Helllo

QUiKSR20

Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself to the forum.. Im pretty new to Home theatre and a vetran to car audio.

Im trying to setup a good sounding setup and dont have a huge
budget im only 22 years old. But so far i think im doing ok.

You can see what my setup consists of so far in my signature.
Im opting for a new Reciever next I cant afford to go the PRE/PRO
setup yet. So far heres my top choices. If anyone has any comments
or suggestions please feel free to help me out.


1 - Outlaw 1050
2 - HK AVR320
3 - Denon 2802.

dean/klipschead

...you can start by getting rid of all that crappy Klipsch stuff and getting some real speakers:D

BTW - buy the HK

vicentre

I love my HK AVR320. Dont let the low wattage rating fool you. The high current will make a believer out of you. Got mine at CC for 699.00, then i saw that the CC website had it for 599.00, so i went back and got my 100 bills. It also came with a free set of Jensen speakers...i know, but they were free. They sound great in the bathroom.:p

Ron-P

I'd be very leary of HK stuff. They have had meny problems in the past.

I bought the AVR300 (I think that was the model) and it had problems.

1. Surrounds were very weak. Had to crank the rears just to hear them.

2. Strange clicking noise when the volume was changed. Everyone said this is normal. Sounds like HK needs to pull their head out, no other manufacture has this "clicking noise".

3. Crackling noise from different channels at different times.

There were other quirks, but it has been well over a year. I did some research and found I was not the only one to have problems like this. Maybe HK fixed these problems, maybe not, just be careful if you get one.

I picked up my Marantz SR5000 for the same price and it is running perfectly. Although I hear their new models had some problems that they are trying to fix.

Out of your list, I'd suggest the Outlaw. I've heard a lot of good things about them, never heard/seen one though.

Oh yeah, welcome aboard:)



Peace Out~:D

johnnyamerika

I suggest the Denon 2802...I'm a big fan of both Onkyo and Denon, and I think they make great stuff. The 2802 is pretty powerful, with 6 channels and 7 channel pre-outs. As you can see, opinions are varied here on the forum!

Welcome!

QUiKSR20

Thanks for all the opinions i really like the outlaw it has the guts
of the best and no fancy BS.. Im leaning towards an SVS sub I
think too or a sunfire signature.. I love my klipsch's i dunno why
you think there garbage there super efficient and can be driven
as loud as u want with no distortion and staying crystal clear.
Kills my buddies BLO$E setup and runs with some of the best
for the money. I wanna get some better mains eventually but
cant afford yet either some Klipshe Heritage, Refrence or Polk, or
pardigm in the same price range..

shack

dean/klipschead posted:

...you can start by getting rid of all that crappy Klipsch stuff and getting some real speakers

And our newest member replied:

love my klipsch's i dunno why you think there garbage there super efficient and can be driven as loud as u want with no distortion and staying crystal clear

QUiKSR20:

1- I believe Mr. dean/klipschead is having a little fun with you! (notice the name - he has been giving us grief since he showed up about how good his Klipschs are etc...etc...etc... but we still let him hang around).

2- If you notice the name of the forum it is Club POLK . What do you expect... that we will become converts and rush over to Ebay to sell our speakers and pick up some Klipschs? (its kinda like going to a Mustang forum and announcing that "I really love my Camaro!" LOL )

3- WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!! (It may be hard but we may yet be able to bring this one over from the dark side) - He did say

I wanna get some better mains eventually but cant afford yet either some Klipshe Heritage, Refrence or Polk , or pardigm in the same price range

4 - Buy the Denon - I would love the Outlaw if it had DPL II and component switching and a few other bells and whistles. The Outlaw is a strong receiver for the price range but it is a little dated.

5 - Again, welcome to our little group or as Pensacola would say...."Duuude, you're gettin' Polks!"

kanicker

LOL! Battle of the Klipscheads!

I've never heard the outlaw, and it looks good in principle. I for one would sure like to hear it first. I can say nothing bad about Denon, especially the 2802.

That being said, I have an H/K 310, and I've been pleased as punch with it. The H/K and Denon have different sounds for sure, and I favor the H/K/. For one starting out and wanting to go with a reciever style setup, I think your options look good. Do what I did, after you narrow it down, go with the best deal $$$!

TroyD

Let me first say that I own a Denon and like it very much and of the three receiver type choices, I don't think any one would be a "bad" choice.

A word about the Outlaw, I haven't heard it but I have a couple of buds who do and SWEAR by it. They say it is a good sounding, low frill affair. Reminiscent of NAD gear. Bonus to the Outlaw is preouts to all channels so that you can add separate amps later on. Big plus in my book. DPLII?? Who gives a turkey??

Anyhow, welcome to the forum. But I do have to ask this, and I'm not trying to run anyone off, why are you asking us? Seems to me that you are pretty solid on being a Klipsch guy so would it not make more sense to ask Klipsch folks what works best with Klipsch gear?

Troy

QUiKSR20

Hey shack lol i dindt even see his name as dean/klipsch I know this
is a polk forum but i have heard good things from the klipsch junkies
about this forum so i decided to join i wont be bashing polk they are a very good speaker now BL0$E thats a diff story

Anyone ever try MBQUARTS? in home audio I have them in my car
and think they sound good and very simular to my friends polk car setup in his BMW

Nashvilletitans

I would recommend the Denon. I am using the 1802 with SDA2bs,and it sounds great to me. Would love having a few more horses,almost bought the 2802,but 5.1 works fine for me.Didnt need to buy a new rear center.....lol. And after listening to both,80wpc compared to 90wpc was hard to hear a difference.
For HT it works so far,but am wanting to add a decent amp for music/mains in the near future. Anyway,WELCOME ABOARD!
John

ntculenuff

i love mb quart car audio, ran that a few years back in a car i had great sound
welcome