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mantis
mantis Posts: 17,637
edited June 2008 in Electronics
Whats up people???

Today I get to Install the first Pioneer Elite sc09tx with a full 7 channel polk RTS inwall speaker package in a deadicated theater room. Currently this room is being ran with a Yamaha rxv3800 which holds the 4 ohm load but runs out of gas doing so. We also felt it sounded a bit bright. So after all considerations I choose the Sc09tx. There was no seperates avalible at the time(and there is now only 2 preamps) that can decode all new formats. His system is loaded with Blu Ray , HD DVD , DVD , Ipod , CD , XM , Sirus , Am FM , HD Cable , Both Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 video games.

After Install today I will snap a few pic's and post results of the Monster flagship Pioneer Elite receiver. I'm pretty juiced to put it in.

Wish me luck,

Dan
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited June 2008
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    Good luck. I was looking that bad boy over, Damn...
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited June 2008
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    Ahhh..how I envy you. Have fun.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited June 2008
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    Hey Dan, have a great time!

    I'm sure that the guy who's getting the install has great confidence in you & what you're doing. Thanks again for all the help you've given to me!

    Have fun!
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
    edited June 2008
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    Whats up,
    I didn't get any shots of the new receiver. I ran out of time so I'll just post some older pic's of the theater when we first Installed it. These are not final Pic's. I'm sure we will go back for something. Damn I'm mad I didn't take any pic's today.

    But the new Pioneer Elite sc09tx is a beast. It's 70 lbs and it's 9 1/2 tall. The new remote lights up in Blue which is cool if your going to use it. We have a mx3000 on site so it's not going to be used. The 94txh codes work the 09. Universal does not have the 09 codes on yet so Hdmi 5 and 6 have to be learned if used.

    It really powered the RTs speakers well. The Detail was really good. So much better then the Yamaha. The Dynamic range was pretty damn good for a receiver. This isn't a regular receiver, so I expected it to do something.

    We have a Martin Logan Depth in the front right corner, We could have used 2. It's fine but I had to push it alittle to thump the concrete floor. It did it's job like it always does but I think I may suggest another one.

    The RTS speakers are finally getting some good current from the ICE amps. They ran cool even at +7 which is above reference. I wanted to see if it was going to clip out under extreme conditions. It held the load fine. This system is a full RTS 7.1 system so it should be a difficult challenge for any receiver that can hold a 4 ohm load. It didn't lose any dynamics even under this extreme test. I'm cool with that.

    I also wanted to test this receiver for myself. DTS and DD HD sounded great.I want to bring one home and do a DVD to DVD battle to make it fair against my rotel seperates. Also do a 2 channel test. I ran music on it but RTS THX speakers are not Dynaudio. They are very good speakers but I didn't think they sounded anywhere near my Dyn's for 2 channel. Theater they would probably hold there own giving in to the last word in pure detail. My Dyn's have the ability to go really deep into the soundtrack. I ran Transformers before I did this Install and I think my system even running in only DD sounds better. I didn't think the RTS system outclassed it in any way but I gotta tell you, I'm really happy with the system. It's really nice.

    Overall the customer is out of his mind happy. HE kept saying" this is better then the movies". The damn Sony LCD gun we used the 60 is purely fantastic and the very best under 10k gun I have ever Installed. I'm so Impressed with this gun. So damn clear. It actually looks better then some of our stand alone LCD flat panels. That says alot. Especially at 110 inches. Stunning.

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    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
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    That looks fantastic! Nice install and I like how clean it looks. Was there any interest in painting the speaker grills to match the walls?
    Jake
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
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    zingo wrote: »
    That looks fantastic! Nice install and I like how clean it looks. Was there any interest in painting the speaker grills to match the walls?

    I think so, these pic's wherew taken while the Install was still in progress. We custom cut the ceiling tile for the gun tube to fit perfectly. It looks trick now. They look good in white it matches the trim.

    When we go back, I will take pic's of the final room. There is a Riser going in for the 2nd and 3rd row seating.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
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    VW60 is a beast of a machine, if you think thats an awesome PJ. Get your eyes on the JVC HD1/RS1 or the new RS2/HD100. Awesome install as well.
    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited June 2008
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    Good work...I love the looks of the built-in surrounds...I bet they sound as good as they look.

    Must be fun playing with other peoples money:D
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited June 2008
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    nice and clean...looks great.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited June 2008
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    Very cool Dan - keep the updates coming. You do this full time and own your own shop, right? Sounds like you love your job!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
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    Dan, call me whenever you're in Dallas. I want to put you to work once I get my new place!!!

    You can help me properly set up my new 507 S2 and MX-800 remote(s) and show me what it can do with my Polk Lsi setup :)
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
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    The Pioneer Elite sc09tx is more like separates welded together. :)
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
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    Ferres wrote: »
    The Pioneer Elite sc09tx is more like separates welded together. :)
    This is true not to mention it weighs 70 lbs. it's a beast. It's really nice.

    I did however find out it doesn't pass Video over the Ipod. I thought it did. I used my Ipod 30g to try it out and the menu system still looks alot like the vsx94txh with alittle blue in it. it's slighty different but the same.

    It has some damn punch to it. I like the Digital amps. The ICE amps pushed those RTS speakers well.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,637
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    AndyGwis wrote: »
    Dan, call me whenever you're in Dallas. I want to put you to work once I get my new place!!!

    You can help me properly set up my new 507 S2 and MX-800 remote(s) and show me what it can do with my Polk Lsi setup :)

    LOL No problem man, I don't get down to Dallas often but I have so many Texas customers who now live in Princeton Nj and they are some nice people. Friendly and sometimes 2 friendly. I understand the Party doesn't end in Texas.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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