Questions about Athenas!!

RyanJE · 04-09-2005, 08:46 PM

I was thinking about getting 3 AS-C1 for my mains and center. Would this work well or go with the AS-B1, B2 for mains and the C1 as the center...

Heres the link to the site

www.athenaspeakers.com

MikeGee · 04-09-2005, 10:16 PM

Personal preference really i guess.
I am running AS-B2's as my main speakers.. and am now looking for an AS-C1 as a dedicated center. I've heard the C1 and it is pretty sharp sounding.
My suggestion would be to go with the B2's as your mains and the C1 as your center. Cant' go wrong at all.

Mike^S · 04-09-2005, 11:14 PM

Here you go:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...c1-7-2003.html

darrylCHER · 04-10-2005, 10:22 AM

I have (5) AS-C1's and an AS-P400 sub, powered by a Yamaha 5760.

The sound pans across the room are flawless, especially pans across the front LCR.

They sound great on movies and multi channel music. They are very "punchy" with an almost perfect mid range. Powered by my Yamaha, they are anything BUT bright/harsh as well. And they play VERY loud with no signs of any distortion.

If you have never heard 5/7 identical speakers, then you are most definitely missing a "real" cohesive/balanced sound stage.

Darryl

RyanJE · 04-10-2005, 11:52 AM

How is the center designed to be an LR speaker. Do the wire inputs rotate, I know this is rare but im just curious. So it seems I would benefit from three of these upfront rather than 2 as-b1 and a center.

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darrylCHER · 04-10-2005, 02:27 PM

I don't know how they are designed to be a "multi use" speaker, but it's Athena themselves that say they designed the C1 this way. Thats good enough for me.

No, the wire inputs do not rotate, but the "Athena" emblem on the front grill does rotate so it's straight no matter how you place the speaker!

You'll be very happy with the 3 C1's as your LCR.

Darryl

VinhT · 04-10-2005, 07:44 PM

If you really want to go with identical speakers for the front, I would strongly suggest sticking with AS-B1's or 2's. The Athena center has a rather notorious reputation. But, if you do decide to go with the C1, consider orienting it vertically for best performance.

RyanJE · 04-10-2005, 07:50 PM

VinhT what do you mean "a rather notorious reputation" i dont understand. Notorious for what?

What benefit does the C1 provide over B2 when used as fronts, and vice versa.. If the C1 has the same extension as the B1 why use the B1 instead?

Thanks for all the helpful answers so far guys!!!

darrylCHER · 04-10-2005, 10:00 PM

The "notorious reputation" he is referring to, is basically a handful of people on these different forums that think the C1 stinks.

Check out the link in post #3 that Mike gave you and you can see for yourself what a professional opinion looks like on the C1. It's very favorable, and i love them as well.

Darryl

P.S.
I had the B1's for a while and they are now used in my garage system!!

Ron T · 04-11-2005, 05:08 AM

I would recommend 2 B2s as well. The C1 is a weak speaker and the worst in their lineup.