Sony SS-CN5000 center channel or cerwin vega VE-5C: Sony SS-CN5000 center channel or cerwin vega VE-5C?
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You have sony ssf-7000's for left and right, the proper center would be the Sony center. You can experiment if you have lots of money to blow and buy a non matching center like the CV and see if you do or don't mind the unmatched sound. But almost everyone out there agrees your center/left/right should all match and be from the same maker and preferrably the same series. When you get to the surrounds, subs, etc that's where mismatching doesn't really matter a whole lot. But left/right/center should all have the same tone "for best results". There are people who mismatch, and some hate it and some say it's not that bad. Also if you didn't want to buy a center, you could always run a "phantom center". Which is no center and having your receiver pass center sounds(said to be 90% of a movie) through your left and right.
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Hi David - I have my BIC DV-62CLRS as a center channel and BIC DV-62si as fronts and BIC DV-52si as rears. I like the extra bass punch I get with the DV-62si at the front but I also have an understanding wife that doesn't mind a big bookshelf speaker on stands! My DV-52si aren't taxed too hard as rear surrounds but during concert videos and some sporting events when the rear channels are most active, they do VERY well. I think the DV-52si would work well as front channels if you wanted to mount them on the wall and keep your floor clear. The BIC DV's (62si, 62CLRS, 52si) are great performers and excellent value...stay with the BIC's and you can't go wrong. Hi David - I have my BIC DV-62CLRS as a center channel and BIC DV-62si as fronts and BIC DV-52si as rears. I like the extra bass punch I get with the DV-62si at the front but I also have an understanding wife that doesn't mind a big bookshelf speaker on stands! My DV-52si aren't taxed too hard as rear surrounds but during concert videos and some sporting events when the rear channels are most active, they do VERY well. I think the DV-52si would work well as front channels if you wanted to mount them on the wall and keep your floor clear. The BIC DV's (62si, 62CLRS, 52si) are great... » Read More Hi David - I have my BIC DV-62CLRS as a center channel and BIC DV-62si as fronts and BIC DV-52si as rears. I like the extra bass punch I get with the DV-62si at the front but I also have an understanding wife that doesn't mind a big bookshelf speaker on stands! My DV-52si aren't taxed too hard as rear surrounds but during concert videos and some sporting events when the rear channels are most active, they do VERY well. I think the DV-52si would work well as front channels if you wanted to mount them on the wall and keep your floor clear. The BIC DV's (62si, 62CLRS, 52si) are great performers and excellent value...stay with the BIC's and you can't go wrong. « Show Less
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In the library not include QSC K10 speakers, but you can compare this speakers whit one similar of the list, I have Cerwin Vega speakers and use one presets of factory
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Personally I prefer a different center channel speaker that is designed to play center channel frequency. You could use this as a center just fine though.
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More gray, I thought about taking it in to get spray painted but since it was free can't really complain. Probably will sell it soon, looking at BIC F12, or Polk PSW 505 around Black Friday. I have this connected to my PC, purchased Polk Audio PSW110 which sounds much better for my home theater system. If PSW110 and BIC V1020 are the same price go with Polk.
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Power and volume. If you want a channel/VO knob, get the UV-B5 instead. The B6 has the flashlight and the B5 does not.
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I use the Infinity Primus series. I have the c351 center speaker, the p163 floor standing for fronts, the p153 for book shelves. I have a 7.1 system, I still use my onkyo speakers for surround, and the onkyo for base. I will soon be purchasing the Infinity base, and the p143 for surround. The Infinity series are by far the best, I have tried Polk,and Klipsch,they don
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I haven't heard the1 series heresy in person. So I'm really not sure. but the rc62 center channel is excellent so I'm sure you can't go wrong.
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I happen to own both the DA5800 and the DA2800 (both &lt;1 year old). Both are great units. The 5800 is 9.2 channels and the 2800 is 7.2 channels. There are other differences, primarily around number of inputs/outputs, higher power, and more features. The Sony.Com site has a great side by side comparison tool for specifics. I use one in a theater room with a projector and the other in a family room. Depending on your needs either are excellent options.
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I don't know if using a center channel speaker as left and right fronts will work well. The bic pl 28th is an awesome center that has a certain frequency range that differs from the fronts. Have you thought about klipsch for your fronts?
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The Cerwin Vega XLS-15S 15-Inch... Is Self powered 250 Watts, That's Self Powered, With 2 Control Switches' For Out Put. On problem. I Have A Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver At 100 Watts per channel I Can't Wait To Get My 2nd Subwoofer.
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Ebay has good deals... such as Sony SS-CN490, CN290, CN305 etc. I bought CN5000 from sears when they closed their store in Norfolk for just $19 + tax. Speaker has really good sound.. Compare to Polk, Polk has good lows buy Sony has good mids and excellent highs, which we need from center as low is taken care by sub-woofer. Good Luck.M. Kumar
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh. Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion.
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I use the OM5 as the center channel in my setup. It is powered by a Pioneer Elite 60. I have OM3's filling out the rest of the 7.2 system. The sound of the Polk's powered by the Pioneer is very clear with out sounding too bright, I have 4 sub's, two ported 12inch in front and two sealed 10 inch in the rear. Because of the design of the speaker, you will need bass assistance. But bass wasn't the selling point, clarity was, and they are very clear.
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Well, I'm not an expert but I did some research to buy this excellent center channel to a Denon receiver (3313CI). As far as I understand, you need to check the nominal impedance of the speaker and compare with your receiver (the receiver spec will give you the range of impedance accepted). Besides that, this speaker handles up to 200 watts of power (it's powerful). So, you'll need to check the receiver spec also and compare. In my opinion, the receiver must deliver at least 100 watts up to 150 watts to be well fitted. If you get a receiver that delivers less than 100 watts, you can try to find another center channel less powerful (something like 150 watts max). That's it!! I hope it will be helpful! Well, I'm not an expert but I did some research to buy this excellent center channel to a Denon receiver (3313CI). As far as I understand, you need to check the nominal impedance of the speaker and compare with your receiver (the receiver spec will give you the range of impedance accepted). Besides that, this speaker handles up to 200 watts of power (it's powerful). So, you'll need to check the receiver spec also and compare. In my opinion, the receiver must deliver at least 100 watts up to 150 watts to be well fitted. If you get a receiver that delivers less than 100 watts, you can try to... » Read More Well, I'm not an expert but I did some research to buy this excellent center channel to a Denon receiver (3313CI). As far as I understand, you need to check the nominal impedance of the speaker and compare with your receiver (the receiver spec will give you the range of impedance accepted). Besides that, this speaker handles up to 200 watts of power (it's powerful). So, you'll need to check the receiver spec also and compare. In my opinion, the receiver must deliver at least 100 watts up to 150 watts to be well fitted. If you get a receiver that delivers less than 100 watts, you can try to find another center channel less powerful (something like 150 watts max). That's it!! I hope it will be helpful! « Show Less
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I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you add these to your existing speakers (although you might find they out-class your Yamahas!) -Good listening-Will I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you... » Read More I have a similar system to yours although all my components are mostly Sony. My primary speakers are Athena 125 watts per speaker, each containing a woofer, subwoofer & tweeter. I have had these Cerwin Vega VE5M speakers for about six months now, and am very pleased with the quality & sound. Although they sound great alone, I use them in conjunction with my Athenas & the increase in sound range is incredible. Although I'd highly recommend the Cerwins alone, with systems like ours, they are designed to increase the sound range, and they do the job! your system will sound twice as good if you add these to your existing speakers (although you might find they out-class your Yamahas!) -Good listening-Will « Show Less
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The didferencw is thw bc15 has a 12ax7 tube and 15watts. The V5 uses a EL84 tube. 12ax7 are typically used as preamp tubes. Do not know the tonal difference. I do not like the bc15 tone. I replaced the speaker still doesn't sound good. Guessing v5 sounds better because of the el84 tube.