Thx

polk_audio_lsi
polk_audio_lsi Posts: 71
edited April 2006 in Speakers
Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-59TXi
Amplifier: NAD Electronics M-25
Front Speakers: Snell Acoustics XA 60THX
Center Channel: Atlantic Technology 4200 C
Surrounds: Snell Acoustics SR 30THX
Subwoofer: Velodyne HGS-18
Cables: Monster THX certified everything

I think that might be some new stuff for this except for monster and velodyne that nobody's talked about since I've been around. But what do you think that could sound like? I can't find prices for any of that stuff. That is a completely THX certified Home Theater system.
CURRENT SYSTEM:

(TV) Sylvania 24"
(DVD Player) LG DVF 9900
Sony Playstation 2
(Receiver) Onkyo TX-SR503
(Front Speakers) Polk Audio Monitor 40
(Center Channel) Polk Audio CS 1
(Surround) Paradigm Cinema ADP [Dipole] (On top of Polk Audio Monitor 40)
(Subs) Pioneer CS-G9001 (Bi-wired with Fronts subwoofers only working layed down up against back of couch)
Monster Fiber Optic Cable (DVD Player to Receiver), Monster speaker wire
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,090
    edited April 2006
    THX ain't all that.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • polk_audio_lsi
    polk_audio_lsi Posts: 71
    edited April 2006
    So I would be better just doing Outlaw Audio 990 pre/pro, 7700 amp combo with Polk Audio LSi series?
    CURRENT SYSTEM:

    (TV) Sylvania 24"
    (DVD Player) LG DVF 9900
    Sony Playstation 2
    (Receiver) Onkyo TX-SR503
    (Front Speakers) Polk Audio Monitor 40
    (Center Channel) Polk Audio CS 1
    (Surround) Paradigm Cinema ADP [Dipole] (On top of Polk Audio Monitor 40)
    (Subs) Pioneer CS-G9001 (Bi-wired with Fronts subwoofers only working layed down up against back of couch)
    Monster Fiber Optic Cable (DVD Player to Receiver), Monster speaker wire
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited April 2006
    yes.
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2006
    There are two THX gear rules:

    1. Don't buy because it is THX cert'd...

    2. Don't not buy because it is THX cert'd...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited April 2006
    Tour2ma wrote:
    There are two THX gear rules:

    1. Don't buy because it is THX cert'd...

    2. Don't not buy because it is THX cert'd...


    take THX with a grain of salt?

    i'm not even sure what that means or relates to. It just sounds right.


    THX is just a certification, but it's by no means important, plenty of great gear doesn't get the certification, maybe not because they dont' want it, just they don't need it to sell their product.

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,059
    edited April 2006
    None of my gear is THX certified and I have not lost any sleep.:eek:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    Yes!:D

    polk_audio_lsi wrote:
    So I would be better just doing Outlaw Audio 990 pre/pro, 7700 amp combo with Polk Audio LSi series?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2006
    And I trust it still sounds good???:D

    Willow wrote:
    None of my gear is THX certified and I have not lost any sleep.:eek:
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • EricBurg
    EricBurg Posts: 64
    edited April 2006
    While having THX certification may give you some piece of mind when buying lower end components, I wouldn't hesitate buying quality higher end components without it. Heck, I don't even use THX mode on my reciever, I prefer DD-EX or DD+PL2x for my theater sound.

    Eric
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,059
    edited April 2006
    When I'm not sleeping it does !;)
    cfrizz wrote:
    And I trust it still sounds good???:D
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  • frodaddy
    frodaddy Posts: 124
    edited April 2006
    My THX Ultra certified Denon AVR4800 sounds great. I realize there is better equipment out there, though.
    Fronts: DIY Statements from htguide.com
    Center: DIY custom Statement center from htguide.com
    Surrounds: Four DIY custom Mini Statements
    Wire: HD-14
    Receiver: Denon AVR-4806 + CI upgrade
    Amps: Dual Emotiva LPA-1's
    Sub: Infinite Baffle: 8 fiCarAudio IB315 woofers, Behringer DSP1124P EQ, Elemental Designs eQ.2, Dual EP4000 amps
    Transducers: 2 buttkicker LFE's, BK amp, EQ'd w/DSP1124p
    DVD: Toshiba HD-XA2 / PS3
    TV: Samsung 1080p 61" DLP
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2006
    My toilet is THX certified.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited April 2006
    Toilette Home Xtreme model huh? I saw that one at Home depot the other day, nicely built, but didn't really hug my **** like the
    Big Old Stinky Excrement model did.:D
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2006
    I use this in my bathroom:
    http://www.quietsolution.com/html/quietrock_thx.html

    Keeps the entire neighborhood from hearing those really low bass rumbles.


    In all seriousness, a lot of the gear that Lucasfilm uses in their own studios isn't certified, which ought to tell you something.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,855
    edited April 2006
    Don't forget the following:

    To reduce noise in construction & building projects, both residential and commercial. Soundproofing viscoelastic damping adhesive & caulking sealant for use with drywall, plywood and MDF. QuietTile adhesive for use with Tiles. QuietPutty for use around outlet boxes. All lab tested & field proven.

    QuietPutty
    QuietPutty is an easy to use acoustical putty on release paper for use around junction boxes. Wrap all boxes in all acoustically rated walls with QuietPutty in order to maintain the highest STC ratings. Works in all designs including single and double stud, RC, clips, and QuietRock walls.
    Product comes 10 pads to a box. Each pad is 7" x 7" x 1/8" thick.
    Availability: Usually ships the next business day.

    QP380S7X7B10$39.95



    QS-350 QuietSeal 10.5oz Tube
    Use between all seams, perimeter, and junction boxes to maintain a high STC rating.
    10.5oz tube. Use approximately 1.5 tubes per 4x8 panel to seal around all panel edges.
    One of the only true non-skinning & non-drying high performance acoustic caulks on the market today.
    Availability: Usually ships the next business day.

    QS35010$9.95



    QuietSeal QS-350 29oz Contractors Tube
    Use between all seams to maintain a high STC rating.
    Use approximately 1/2 (half) tube per 4x8 panel to seal all around edges.
    One of the only true non-skinning & non-drying high performance acoustic caulks on the market today.
    Availability: Usually ships the next business day.

    QS35029$19.95



    QuietGlue QG-311 1-Gallon
    Sound & Vibration Damping Viscoelastic Glue
    Shipping weight: 13 lbs. Shipping is calculated at checkout before you submit your order.
    Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

    QG3111$59.95



    QuietGlue QG-311 5-Gallon
    Sound & Vibration Damping Viscoelastic Glue
    Weighs 45 lbs. Shipping is calculated at checkout before you submit your order.
    Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

    QG3115$259.95



    QT-373 QuietTile Adhesive 1-Gallon
    For use as an elastomeric adhesive for floor tiles, typically above the first story. Significantly reduces impact noise (such as footsteps) as heard from floors below. Use over wood or backer board. For ceramic tiles and stone.
    Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

    QT3731$49.95


    QT-373 QuietTile 5-Gallon
    For use as an elastomeric adhesive for floor tiles, typically above the first story. Significantly reduces impact noise (such as footsteps) as heard from floors below. Use over wood or backer board. For ceramic tiles and stone.
    Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

    QT3735$199.95


    ....Maybe I can see a basis for the noise-dampening sheetrock, but......fer Chr*** sake ! Noise-dampening glue ?

    A C O U S T I C P U T T Y ?!?!    :confused:


    {groan}
    Sal Palooza
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