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

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2009
    treitz3 wrote: »
    So, it seems that 20% of forum members knows where it's at. :p

    True - provided it is somewhat centered in front of them..... (I bet they get snuck up on alot though....) :p
    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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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,194
    edited October 2009
    I have (2) 2 channel systems that I probably listen to more than my HT, but the HT is more versatile because I watch sports, movies, and concert DVD's.

    I could have a pretty killer 2-channel if I just had one, but I like having good sound in multiple locations so that I can always listen.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited October 2009
    I only have the space to run 1 rig but its 50-50 for me. rti a9's work pretty good for double duty
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    No room for HT and seperate 2 channel system so thank god for the Adcom-GFP750 preamp that allows me to seperate HT from Music.

    60% music and 40% HT.

    Its easy to make HT sound great, not so easy to make music sound great.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Its easy to make HT sound great, not so easy to make music sound great.

    I have to disagree here - it is easy to make HT sound good. To sound great takes a lot of thought and work. (potentially as much as it would for a truely great 2 channel system - maybe more)
    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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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2009
    HT and 2 channel in one
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited October 2009
    Combined in one rig. I'm rolling with a 5.1, but my front left and right are 11TL's for my 2-channel listening pleasure.

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited October 2009
    100% HT. If I listen to music, I run it though the 7.1 rig. 2-channel is too boring.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    I have to disagree here - it is easy to make HT sound good. To sound great takes a lot of thought and work. (potentially as much as it would for a truely great 2 channel system - maybe more)

    Maybe I just got lucky. Getting the right sub and setup correctly was a bit of a challange
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,724
    edited October 2009
    I don't like the Poll Choices. I have separate 2-ch and HT. I don't prefer one to the other. They are for different purposes. HT for movies and TV, 2-ch for music. I voted for the last choice. Separate>prefer 2-ch since that I how I enjoy music.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited October 2009
    billbillw wrote: »
    I don't like the Poll Choices.
    I'm sorry, would you like a refund?
    ~ 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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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited October 2009
    99% 2-channel, 1% HT.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2009
    McLoki wrote: »
    I have to disagree here - it is easy to make HT sound good. To sound great takes a lot of thought and work. (potentially as much as it would for a truely great 2 channel system - maybe more)

    True. But I think there's also a difference in the fact that for 2 channel you're putting all your mind in the music, so good is not really enough. It has to sound great for a great experience.
    For HT, your mind is really more focused on the movie/video, so the sound comes second. Good is enough. JMO of course.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,999
    edited October 2009
    2 rigs-
    I'd say 80% HT/tv/games (in family-ht room)
    20% Music(in living room) I do want to eventually buy a TT and better speakers.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    Economics does play a part here. Some people may be able to do both.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2009
    got both, but i have to vote that HT does it for me. that's where i spend most of my time. movies over music. and if i hit skid row and lose my shirt and have to sell a rig, i can use HT for music where as i wouldn't want to use 2ch for HT.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited October 2009
    Computer Rig 2chnl

    Main Rig HT/2chnl.

    90% music 5% movies, 5% ****


    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • buymesome
    buymesome Posts: 281
    edited October 2009
    HT 100% But this opend the door for 2 channel

    Now in the process of trying to build a 2 channel using nothing from the ht rig on a tight budget
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Tom...you forgot one..."Have both but in different rigs, prefer BOTH"

    That's me.
    billbillw wrote: »
    I don't like the Poll Choices. I have separate 2-ch and HT. I don't prefer one to the other. They are for different purposes. HT for movies and TV, 2-ch for music. I voted for the last choice. Separate>prefer 2-ch since that I how I enjoy music.
    Same here, couldn't vote too accurately because:

    1. Basement has dedicated 7.1 HT room (95% HT) with occasional music...
    2. Living room can accomodate TV listening (50%) but most music listening done in this room due to the vintage full range speakers...
    3. Same applies to the bedroom, can accomodate TV listening (50%) and music listening on a smaller but still full range speakers...
    4. Portable 2 channels full range rig can accomodate both movies and music. I use this rig when visiting family: Deck movies in the summer and music when I am away.
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I'm sorry, would you like a refund?

    Yes please ;)

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited October 2009
    2-channel baby. I'll go surround as soon as I grow 3 more ears.

    When you have a totally awesome rig like mine, you don't need hokey tricks (HT/surround) hocus-pocus to hear the magic. :D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited October 2009
    One rig on 99% music.7.2 in the kitchen.
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited October 2009
    On the 2-channel TT right now with tube pre-amp to amp to SDA's;

    Zeppelin Whole Lotta Love . . . sounds like 5.1 to me :D
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2009
    jim farrell wrote: »
    7.2 in the kitchen.

    We need pictures of that.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited October 2009
    in the works
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited October 2009
    Oh, my video is a Samsung 50" DLP and a Panasonic DMP-BD30 BluRay player. The BluRays' digital out goes to my Benchmark for audio.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited October 2009
    60% TV and Movies....some music in the Living Room - HT. 40% Music......and some movies in the office upstairs - 2ch.

    I really like SDAs for 2ch. The classic monitor series make wonderful HT speakers.......



    oh yeah - and 2ch in the bedroom for TV/Music/Movies - ya know - Bedroom entertainment.....
    and 2ch garage rig that doubles for patio parties and yard work.


    Will be updating the showcase soon as it has been fun taking the old equipment and making mediocre little systems for secondary purposes that remind you why you started upgrading in the first place.
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,210
    edited February 2010
    jim farrell

    One rig on 99% music.7.2 in the kitchen.
    __________________

    Ricardo wrote: »
    We need pictures of that.


    We/I would love to still see pics of this if you really did it that is.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2010
    I'll get in on this as well. I used to have a full 7.2 HT, but didn't use it enough. So I ended up just breaking it down and now all I own is a 2 channel and a sound bar. :D
    Jake
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2010
    Combined system.........60% music.......40% HT
    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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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2010
    Two different rigs..one for HT, one for 2 channel.....

    75% 2 channel, 25% HT.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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