Poll: Polk Audio members...HT or L&R?

treitz3
treitz3 Posts: 18,994
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
All current PF members, would you please choose which category fits you best?
~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited October 2009
    60% Ht

    40% 2ch
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2009
    100% stereo

    Though I do use the SDA's to watch movies, I do not consider that "HT"
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited October 2009
    Shouldn't there be a bar graph?

    Sorry, 2 ch.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited October 2009
    Poll is now up. Sorry, I didn't know that the thread was up while I was typing the polls.

    For me? 2 channel only baby! Been there and done that with the HT, it just doesn't interest me anymore. I've never felt goose bumps with any HT rig I've heard. Get 'em all the time with L&R.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2009
    I have a couple rigs but spend the most time in the HT room watching movies and playing Madden on PS3 with the boys. Listen to the music rig when I want to be by myself and relax.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2009
    I have two rigs. One for 2 channel and one for HT. Two channel is what does it for me.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2009
    I enjoy both. But the 2 channel is the one that gets the most money, so I guess I like that one more ;)
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited October 2009
    Well I had to sell some gear because I needed the funds. I sold my ht gear so I guess that should answer the question

    Regards,
    Mike
    Modwright SWL 9.0 SE (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Consonance cd120T
    Consonance Cyber 800 tube monoblocks (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC's with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Usher CP 6311

    Phillips Pronto TS1000 Universal Remote
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2009
    He. he,, I get confused with more than two channels,, 2 channel,, why do you think monoblocs only come in pairs.;)

    In my state, and others,, mono's are only sold in pairs,, it's the law.;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited October 2009
    Two channel only.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited October 2009
    I voted HT and 2 Channel rig - and it splits about 60HT, 40 Music.
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    60% Music-40%Movies
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited October 2009
    Right now i'm running 2 channel only, but i do enjoy HT as well.

    But as for my preference? HT takes a back seat to 2 channel these days. I even enjoy movies just using 2-channel, so that's fine.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,189
    edited October 2009
    I'm more in the HT camp but the more I am the more I want to me into 2 channel. It never ends.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    My 2 channel and HT are combined. Soon, I'll be integrating the two together. Currently, my AVR doesn't have pre-outs, nor does my 2 channel pre have HT bypass, so I've gotta swap cables around depending on whether I'm listening to music or watching a movie.

    Soon, I'm going to be upgrading my AVR and getting a 2 channel pre with HT bypass, and I won't have to swap any cables around anymore.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,210
    edited October 2009
    2 channel as of late... But I have an HT setup as well..
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited October 2009
    80% HT 20% music. In the future I'd like to get into a 2 channel system.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited October 2009
    Two separate setups in two rooms. They both have different purposes, and both do a great job. However, the HT is a bit more versatile since I can play multi-channel SACDs when in the mood.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2009
    The only thing combined about my system is the main L/R speakers and my UDP. So I voted both but in separate rigs.

    I do WAY more 2ch listening than HT.
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited October 2009
    Tom...you forgot one..."Have both but in different rigs, prefer BOTH"

    That's me.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited October 2009
    Have a 2 channel rig with a small lcd in the middle to watch concert dvd's. But all music, no movies on it.

    So I voted 2 channel.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2009
    2 channel. HT got me back into music, and then I dumped it totally. I use SDA's,and a projector for movies. The choice is do you want a better 2 channel, or a mediocre HT. I costs a lot to add the extra channels of amps, processing, and speakers.
    I'll pass on HT.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited October 2009
    Lately ot's beem all 2 channel. But I do like HT and I have been know to get my groove on with the multi channel SACDs.
    Carl

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  • Polk addict
    Polk addict Posts: 558
    edited October 2009
    The HT rig is my parents, but I have an 2.1, so I put both... I only listen to music on both as well...
    Chiranth
    hoosier21 wrote:
    Cobra + SDA's = dead amps laying all around.
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited October 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I have two rigs. One for 2 channel and one for HT. Two channel is what does it for me.

    Couldn't have said it better myself.
    2 Ch.
    Parasound Halo A23 Amp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    I'm about 70% HT, 30% music in my room. I listen to most of my music on my desktop rig.
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2009
    One rig for both. Listen to more music then movies, but prefer to listen to Dolby II for music and love multichannel sacds & dvdA's
    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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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2009
    I have one rig for both - but since it is used for 90%-95% home theater, I voted home theater only.....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    2 separate rigs. 2CH is first.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited October 2009
    So, it seems that 20% of forum members knows where it's at. :p

    *ducks and withers away*
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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