hows the sound quality: does it sound like the 5.5 or the last classic cause the last classic sounded funky
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The are both the same crappy MP3 format!! If you care about audio quality you will use Apple Lossless. The trouble is this prevents you from D/L Songs or Albums. The best way is to buy the CD and rip it to iTunes. You can change the format you rip it in "Preferences" on iTunes....Import...format. You can however go to HDtracks.com and get great Audio Quality D/L's although their selection is not probably what you are looking for and more expensive than just buy the CD. Magoo I know D/L is convenient but it returns horrible quality!!!!! Take any CD you know very well and rip a song or two to iTunes in Apple LossLess. Then D/L that same song(s) and you should be able to easily hear the difference! If you just want background noise then continue to D/L the MP3's. Life is all about priorities!!! Magoo
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I think the sound quality is good. It's not the most high end system but certainly has good volume and decent quality. I've seen other reviews stating that the sound was not good, but that has not been our experience with this system. I think you will be happy with it.
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Hi Larry - - Actually the sound is very well balanced. Full range with good bass depending on the mix. They can put it out, but not cheezy. I think they could be a bit louder, but the only source I have is a laptop. Excellent, really............kevin
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I'm not sure I noticed that difference, ans I too had the original. The only gripe I have with the new one is that they tried ti get too cute with the Street2 and add a bass boost that cannot be turned off. I liked the sound of the original better allowing me to adjust the equalization at the source.
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my shure headphones seem to be not very bassy at all... anyone else feel that way? I'm not a bass freak or anything I love highs and mids but the se535's seem to have less bass than my old se215's... Seems a bit strange
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Play with the audio settings. There are quite a few. Default settings sound poor (hollow,low volume) but can be adjusted to more than adequate. Cant remember orig settings, but can give you my AUDIO setup config: SRS TruSurround HD &lt;Off&gt; SRS TruVolume &lt;On&gt; Equalizer Settings &lt;OFF&gt; *important* Base &lt;75&gt; Treble &lt;50&gt; Make sure the EQ setting is not set to Rock, Pop or Disco (they sound like garbage). Setting it to OFF allows access to Base & Treble menu/adjustments. Overall the sound is above average for what you are paying. More than ample volume once you get the settings tweaked.
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Glad to say that after 2.5 years these things are still good as new. The Onkyo receiver is getting a bit glitchy though. Auto switching between settings for inputs is abrupt and not optimized, so I have to adjust settings more than I'd like. And pass thru doesn't work anymore. I'm not up to speed on specific models these days but I'd start at $500 and go up from there. Harmon Kardon is well respected, I imagine they'll get a hard look next time around. 7.2 should be standard on most units in that range. Also Wi-Fi, etc could be cool. I'm not lacking for good speakers these days, but I would prefer simplicity which my onkyo lacks ($400 in 2009). Start with the negative reviews and go up from there keeping in mind a small allowance for factory defects, and if possible try it in store, or a similar version. Brands normally keep similar interfaces until big money comes into play. But I am still digging these speakers, money well spent. Hope that helps!
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I would give it a solid "decent". I believe I was expecting better, and looked for something else. In the course of trying more expensive Sennheiser, B&W;, Beats models, I came to feel the less than perfect isolation was way more than offset by everything else. Audio quality is fabulous and so is the design and fit and finish. Let me know how you go on this. Ed
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Just wanted to pass along that Amazon took back the opened package. Others I've listen to didn't sound anything like the crappy ones I received.Amazon has first rate customer service. I'm going to try a different pair from here. Any suggestions?
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I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud... » Read More I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. « Show Less
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They sound a little bit different, the new one I have has a better bass...Considering its size this little monster rs a blast..!
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I would say that the sound has average sound quality. It has vibration if that would help.
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I am wondering about the music quality using a HTiB system, I mean, for a $100 or so more, you can get an Onkyo TX SR608 & Energy 5.1 Take Classic speakers for around $600 or so total. I'm wondering if the A/V units are worth comparing...Have any of you made the purchase and what is the outcome? Thanks
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To elaborate on my previous post, and to answer the question, it sounds fine at low volume if you're looking for clean sounds. I needed a louder amp which is why I chose this model. Best thing to do is find one locally and take it for a test drive.
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It's good. My last system required turning the center speaker up. Occasional increase in treble but really rarely notice missing dialogue. You can always turn surround off, but we never do. Hope that helps. Watching Bourbe Legacy now.
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I am very happy with my 6004 model. It is a great value. A store could maybe play both units side by side of sound reproduction. Checking features out would show you other differences that might not be associated with music quality.
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Hi Jessica, well my answer to your question is just a little. It's just a little better, you can hardly notice the difference in the sound. Plus you'll be paying more money for the SAD 01. Hopefully this helps.