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    Athena Audition or Dahlquist QX?

    YupI already have a pair of B1's and teh C1.. just wondering if I should get a pair of B2's or sell everything and go fully with Dalhquist.
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    Athena Audition or Dahlquist QX?

    Thanks for the feedback.. :) My "concern" about the 6 ohm load was that it will produce higher power output on the amps but with higher distortion levels.
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    Athena Audition or Dahlquist QX?

    I have a chance to pick up either the Athena ASB1 ASB2 ASC1 for about $500 Cnd new/slightly used OR the Dahlquist QX6 QX5 QX60 for about $750 Cnd new/slightly used I wouldn't be able to listen to the Dahlquists and I know that sound is subjective but could you guys give me your...
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    I have $1000, what do you recomend?

    Keeping in line of the subject, I have a chance to pick up: Brand new sealed set of cherry QX6 Brand new sealed black QX60 Center Opened set of QX5, cherry, like new. (approx 2 weeks old) for about $750 Cnd.. Would this be a good deal? :emoji_thumbsup: I have a rather small area for my...
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    Speaker Wire Gauge? (Newbie Question)

    Hey guys, I'm in a similar predicament.. I'll be hooking up a pair of Athena ASB-1 for surround and since I have to run the wire along the ceiling, no carpet, I was looking at the 16ga white wire at Radio Shack. The run will not be that long, maybe 25 ft at the most. Can I get away with 16ga for...
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    Subwoofer cable for Denon 3803

    thank you! So you think the crossover in the Denon is better than the one in the sub?
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    Subwoofer cable for Denon 3803

    Bumping up this old thread.. :) but I'm in the same situation and want to make sure I make the right decision. I have the Denon 1603 receiver. The Sub out on the back has only one rca type connector. In the manual the sub out is described as: "1 analog pre out terminal" with the following pre...
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    Refurbished Denon 1603 or used Yammy HTR5550?

    Nobody has a slightest opinion/experience with either of these? :frowning:
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    Refurbished Denon 1603 or used Yammy HTR5550?

    As the subject says. I can pick up either for about $250-275 Cnd. It will be used for 75% TV/DVD use and the rest music. Speakers will be Athena C1 center, Athena B1 rear surround and Infinity SM112 mains. If the Infinitys won't match with the Athenas then I will get a pair of B2's for the front...
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    Timbre Matching - Consolidated thread

    Hey guys, quick question regarding this issue. I will be getting my receiver in about two weeks. Currently I have an old pair of Infinity mains SM112 Studio Monitor series but this week I got a good deal on the Athena C1 center channel. How well do you think will this combo sound together? In...
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    Athena Speakers

    Hey guys, I might be able to get a deal on these speakers.. :) but I'm still on a budget. :frowning: Being a newbie I could use a bit of advice here. Which speaker combo would be better? C-1 B2 for mains B1 for rear surround P300 Sub or C-1 F1 for mains B1 for rear surround NO...
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