My Setup (with pics)

Menasor
Menasor Posts: 283
edited March 2009 in Speakers
Hey guys,

It's been a little while since I've joined this forum, and my setup has definitely gone through some changes. After going through a couple months of moving some pieces around, I think I've found a setup that I'll definitely stick to for a while. Here is a before pic, and then current some current pics of the setup. I must say I'm glad I went with Polk! Enjoy!


First setup attempt (RTi10's, CSi5 <not pictured>, BIC H100, Onkyo SR705, Denon POA-2200):

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Current setup:

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Fronts: Energy RC-70
Center: Energy RC-LCR
Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited March 2009
    Nice setup! Before AND after!

    Btw, is it just me or does that SVS sub look like a cat's scratch post?
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

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    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2009
    Nice setup. Have you thought of putting the sub in the corner and pulling those speakers out from the wall. Give it a try.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    Thanks guys!

    Ender... yes it does. A very expensive scratching post ;)


    janmike: unfortunately if i move the tv any more left, it'll be completely off center from my couch. it's not the most ideal placement, but the living room i'm in right now doesn't allow me to be very precise with my placement =\

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2009
    Just move the speakers out a foot and put the box sub in the far right corner. The TV should not have to move. Just a thought.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    Nice setup
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    Looks great Menasor, I bet it sounds great too!
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  • CRESCENDOPOWER
    CRESCENDOPOWER Posts: 153
    edited March 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    Looks great Menasor, I bet it sounds great too!

    That's not possible! Polk Audio speakers lack dynamics, and sound quite boring.

    POST #4:D
    Buy Polk ****!:D

    http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/assets/image/12222003154728.jpg
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited March 2009
    This won't last long.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • CRESCENDOPOWER
    CRESCENDOPOWER Posts: 153
    edited March 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    This won't last long.

    Remember, everyone is entitled to an opinion whether it is an educated, or experienced one, or not.

    POST #10:D
    Buy Polk ****!:D

    http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/assets/image/12222003154728.jpg
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  • CRESCENDOPOWER
    CRESCENDOPOWER Posts: 153
    edited March 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    Have your fun while you can jackass.

    Don't use that tone with me. This forum started it with me. I can't help the fact that I have forgotten more about audio than 99.999999% of audiophiles on the planet.

    POST #16
    Buy Polk ****!:D

    http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/assets/image/12222003154728.jpg
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    Menasor

    How to you like the rti a5's compared to the rti 10's ?
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    Looks very good, that SVS is a beast. Well done.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited March 2009
    Very nice setup!! That sub looks nice too. So how does it sound compared to the 10's?
    Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
    AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
    Pre - Nak CA-5
    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
    TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
    BR - LG BD390
    Monster HTS1600 Power Center
    Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
    Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
    **Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors**
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2009
    CRESCENDOPOWER wrote: »
    Remember, everyone is entitled to an opinion whether it is an educated, or experienced one, or not.

    POST #10:D

    you will fit in better on another forum,, would you like some suggestions?:rolleyes:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2009
    Nice set up man, that sub looks like a depth charge!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,361
    edited March 2009
    That Sub is killer. I would like to hear it, Nice set up by the way.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,361
    edited March 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    you will fit in better on another forum,, would you like some suggestions?:rolleyes:


    I think he would fit better in a box 6ft under my self.
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited March 2009
    is that pc ultra sub??? Hows the punchy bass???

    I am interested in same sub, Curt knows!! :D hehe


    BTW... NICE SETUP!!! Yea!!! nice
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2009
    what did you think of that acoustech sub? Menasor
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2009
    Very, very nice setup.
    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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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    Just move the speakers out a foot and put the box sub in the far right corner. The TV should not have to move. Just a thought.

    i can concur....

    menasor, what's ur 20 in cali?:cool:
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    doggie750 wrote: »
    i can concur....

    menasor, what's ur 20 in cali?:cool:

    San Jose! :)

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    what did you think of that acoustech sub? Menasor

    I really liked the Acoustech for the money. It played really loud and rumbles very well for home theater. It just didn't have quite the low extension that I wanted. It's also a bit boomy, but you can't really expect much more from a sub of that price

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    CaligulaPolk wrote: »
    is that pc ultra sub??? Hows the punchy bass???

    I am interested in same sub, Curt knows!! :D hehe


    BTW... NICE SETUP!!! Yea!!! nice

    Hey Caligula, this one's the PC12-NSD. The PC13-Ultra would be much taller than this one. I think for the room of this size it's more than enough heh

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    curved wrote: »
    Very nice setup!! That sub looks nice too. So how does it sound compared to the 10's?
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Menasor

    How to you like the rti a5's compared to the rti 10's ?


    I liked both the rti10 and the rti a5. However, I do feel that the RTi A5's pack a bit more mid bass punch. The 10's are the more rounded speaker and if it's a music setup, it would perform very well. However, since I'm mostly home theater, the A5's are undoubtedly better for me. Combined with a nice sub, they really give you big sound.

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    Just watched Master and Commander on Bluray tonight... and let me say WOW! That first battle scene where the Acheron shoots at the Surprise let out a deep rumble throughout the entire room. Bass was so nice and clean. The entire movie was a great showcase for the PC12-NSD.

    Let me say that if you're looking for a great sub for around $600, look no further.

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited March 2009
    SVS for sale. Not sure how good these are:

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/hardware-sale-trade/283817-fs-paradigm-svs.html
    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/hardware-sale-trade/283711-svs-pb10-nsd.html
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Menasor
    Menasor Posts: 283
    edited March 2009
    Ender wrote: »
    SVS for sale. Not sure how good these are:

    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/hardware-sale-trade/283817-fs-paradigm-svs.html
    http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/hardware-sale-trade/283711-svs-pb10-nsd.html


    PB10-NSD is a very good sub. The steal is the 20-39 for only $250. SVS transfers warranties but not sure how old this one is (didn't read the entire posting). I believe the PB10-NSD is only $399 at svsound.com right now so that $365 price isn't super attractive. It extends down to 20hz and is a very respectable sub especially for the price.

    Fronts: Energy RC-70
    Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Surrounds: Energy Veritas 1.0CM
    Subwoofer: SVS PC12-NSD
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Amplifier: Denon POA-2200 w/ Ben's ICs


    Pics of my setup (click me)
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited March 2009
    $399 shipped? He's offering $340 shipped if you look at his last post. I think it's a decent deal. Especially if he's paying for shipping of such a huge thing.
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,209
    edited March 2009
    Well done Menasor! You've come a long long way on your audio journey in a very short space of time.

    I agree, the H100 is a fantastic sub for first time buyers that want to make sure they will get a totally convincing LFE experience for movies for a bargain price. I would not recommend it for music, but then I'm not even sure I'd recommend my own sealed subwoofer for music either.

    Now ... try and enjoy it for a decent while before you get the "itch" again, or you might mess it all up and spend a whole lot more for limited improvement!
    Alea jacta est!
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