THX or not

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited September 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    It's been my observation that THX is found on gear that most folks can afford. The good stuff never has THX plastered on it.

    Well lets see. Krell is THX , McIntosh is THX , Lexicon is THX , Anthem is THX , Integra is THX , Rotel has THX amps , B&K is THX , Pioneer Elite is THX,
    Marantz is THX , Parasound is THX , Proceed is THX , Mark Levinston is THX ,

    That looks like a "GOOD STUFF" list to me.

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited September 2005
    In my opnion you should shop for gear in your price range. If it comes with THX then thats a added bonus. I don't think it's something I would consider buying or not due to having or not. There are many other factors that should be considered before THX like how many inputs does it have? Do I have enough power to drive the given speakers I have selected? Does it have all the features I want?

    Dan
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited September 2005
    Ward,

    To answer your question, which I don't think anyone has yet, no your setup is not a THX setup. For it to be true THX all of the components would have to meet the standard, but as others said I wouldn't worry to much about it. To be true THX you would have to have a thx certified source (your sound card), you would have to have a thx certified amp, and thx certified speakers and sub. On top of that the different levels like Select, Ultra, and Ultra 2 make things more confusing. I don't know anyone with a true THX certified system.

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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited September 2005
    fireshoes wrote:
    I've seen Klipsch Pro Media computer speakers with THX on them.

    THX is BS. End of thread.

    yes, yes. very good point fireshoes. I saw this set of COMPUTER speakers a year ago with THX on it at best buy and i was like "WTF!!!!!!!!!" :confused:
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,779
    edited September 2005
    Well, let's see......

    Krell has 2 pre/pro's and one DVD player in their KAV line stamped with THX, none of their other KAV line or their better Class A or Reference line have it. McIntosh has one pre/pro, that's it. Levinson has one pre/pro, that's it, etc......

    Based on that I stand by my comment.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited September 2005
    It doesn't matter.

    Don't look for THX gear, just for the label. There is plenty of GREAT gear with and without the THX logo stamped on it. You don't NEED the THX logo at all, but if you end up with it, it's not a BAD thing.

    Think of it as a Good Housekeeping seal of approval for audio. It really doesn't mean a whole lot.
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