am really confused between this &amp; Energy classic 5.1 ? I m in Canada and was able to get Fluance&Acirc;&reg; AVHTB &amp; sub for $310. Energy is 400+tax here
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Fluance is great. I as well was looking between the two and I went with fluance. I bought a pioneer 12 power sub and the sound is amazing. Keeps getting better the more I play them.
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Hey Tracy, where did you buy your EB305? I've been looking for one, preferrably used so it's cheaper. Thanks.
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I'd personally wouldn't go with Bose. You can do a lot better. Look into any of the energy 5.1 systems which will be cheaper and have far superior sound and build quality in the same size package. Or if you can swing an extra 200 look into the SVS prime satellite speaker 5.1 speaker package in black oak for $1000. With out a doubt the best bang for the buck under 1k
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I was about to order, but then saw the price increase. I've felt like I was watching commodity trading on the pricing the last couple of weeks. Just a guess on my part, but perhaps they are starting to receive units with the new 2009 maps, and that is the reason for the uptick in price? Again, merely an uneducated guess on my part. I'm looking at pcrush(d0tc0m) to order at $235 now.
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I had one SA12 on 1200watts and it handled it like a champ. These subs are way underrated. Look into the Soundqubed HDS300's. They are about $50.00 cheaper. I replaced my SA with one and the HDS rapes the SA. Optimal enclosure specs on both. The Hds plays the lower end and the higher end quite noticeably better. But taking nothing away from the SA's. They are badass!
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Thanks Mastercard. I'm not sure what an AVR is, as this is my first foray in using an appliance with a different voltage requirement to what we have here in Australia. I should correct my post by pointing out the step down transformer is actually for 240v>110v. The Onkyo TX-NR609 retails for A$1000+ here and our dollar is worth around 105 US cents. So despite the voltage inconvenience, I'm well ahead on the deal. I do wonder however as to what the idle power consumption of the transformer will be.
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Hello, WannaServer here.... The 3rd Generation 2950 (2950 III) pulls around 230W at idle The system is actually one of the louder ones. Unless you have it in a basement, seldom used room, or datacenter you are going to hear it! If you request it in the order, WannaServer will include the bezel. Thanks!
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Not sure it you have purchased the product already. Wanted to replay as the 500s are on 'Today's deal' and the difference is 30 now. hope you get email for this reply. I compared both the system when I bought them year ago and chose 500. The difference was not 200 for me in a local electronics store. If you listen to lot of music, I guess the difference is justified.
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I'm using the Energy's with a Yamaha RX-V573 7.1 channel Network Receiver along with the Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer and 2 Sony SSF-7000 Floor-Standing 4-way Speaker with 8" Woofer. I use the Sony towers as my fronts and the Energy's as my side and back surrounds and of course the center channel is the center. The Energy's just have amazing clarity and if set up correctly are very well balanced. The Polk Sub is a great edition and puts out just the right amount of bass for my medium sized room. I'm still playing around trying to find the sweet spot for the sub but even now where it is up front next to my towers it sounds great.
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since... » Read More I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? « Show Less
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I just cancelled my Amazon order for the VSX-1019. Great reviews on Cnet, sure, but I've read complaints about the power really being 90 watts and, more importantly for me (cos its going into a enclosed unit) about the 1019 running really hot. Can anyone comment on the VSX-9040 re runnimg temperature??
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Craig, thanks for your response. I asked a salesperson at an electronics store and he says that the 165W is probably referring to the power consumption not the total power and that would be typical for a 290W sub. What ate your settings showing in S. cal. and ind. speaker settings, if you don't mind sharing?
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After reading the other reviewers answers, I had my FH running instead of width or rear and zone 2 in 5.2. I know in the " speaker set up" menu section on 818 you could choose which amp assignment to use. Look in there on your A/V and that should answer your question. I think I'm right though. Why else would they offer pre- out to FH/SB/FW etc...
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Agrobrite High Output T5, same as Anton Ego's.....the 6400k spectrum is great for lush green growth.....
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Another thought - it looks like the TX-SR507 and 607 will be available shortly. Maybe a 707 and 807 will follow soon. Why this would lead to a price /increase/, much less a widespread increase mysteriously to exactly MSRP on the same day sans collusion or corporate coercion, is beyond me. Maybe if an 807 is available soon at a sub $700 price I'll bite, otherwise I think I have narrowed my search down to Sony ES or Yamaha.
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Seriously? This place is asking $2382 for a single Tsi500 when their MSRP is only $399? Have two new units, will sell for $500 (pair). You pay shipping.