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Don, That could be. What would you suggest I do? I originally bought the 60's with the goal of creating a system geared toward music that would also do well for movies/tv. However, I've noticed that my listening habits are like 90% Movies/TV and 10% music. So I thought I could cash out the...

Should get about $800 for the 60's. I appreciate the internet suggestions, but I'd really like a recommendation that I could audition in a store or hi-fi shop near me. What's worth auditioning in this range? I know Polk has a package (6700?) in the $900 region, what about Klipsch, DefTech, etc...

I've owned a pair of Paradigm Studio 60's (v2) for the past year and a half, and I really have never been truly satisifed by them. I run them with a Denon 3802 receiver, and I've always found the sound to be annoyingly directional -- the soundstage never seemed to disappear, I can always tell...

Need recommendations for magnetically shielded bookshelves to sit on top of a RPTV. These will be the only speakers in a budget system, so I'm working with a budget point at $200. These will be paired with a HK125 receiver. Thanks for the recommendations.

Jason, Are the Titans magnetically shielded speakers? I just realized that these will probably be placed on top of a RPTV for aesthetic reasons.

Still looking for suggestions.

I'm putting together a cheap system for a family member. They're working on a budget of about $400 for the receiver and speakers. I've done a little research so far, and so far the frontrunners are: HK AVR 125-Z: $228 (refurb from Harman Audio) ONKYO TX-SR500: $149 (J&R) DENON AVR-1603...

I'd like to rent someone's copy of the Avia DVD and an SPL meter. I've finally got all my equipment setup, and I'd really like to be able to get a good calibration done. I'm willing to pay a rental fee. Post/email if interested.

I'm putting together a system for my Mother. I originally looked into HTIB type solutions, but she doesn't want to have to hide wires going to rear speakers, nor does she want a subwoofer taking up space in the room. That said, I'm basically looking for two bookshelf speakers I could mount on...

Would you consider just selling the CC. If so, how much?

Is adding separate amplification really that important? Or is second to other upgrades, such as upgrading a music source. I ask, because I want a separate amp, but I have a terrible cd player (Panasonic A105 DVD player using digital coax out). Would upgrading my source to a decent CD player...

I bought a Rotel RB-991 for around $600 off Audiogon. It's 200wpc x 2. I'd like to tell you what an improvement it's made, but some jackass at UPS dropped the box during shipment, and it's being sent out for repairs.

I've been using a crappy Panasonic DVD-A105 as a CD/DVD player, and I'd really like to upgrade to a dedicated CD player. While SACD would be nice, I'm really looking for the best possible playback of Redbook CD's, since that's what I own primarily. I've also only got a two channel system at the...

Henk, I've driven my 60's with a Denon 3802 (110wpc) but I've got a Rotel RB991 arriving today or tommorow (same as the 1080). I'll let you know what the improvement's like.

I'm looking to calibrate my setup but don't have the funds right now to buy Avia and a SPL. I was wondering if someone wanted to make some quick money and lend me the DVD and their SPL meter? I'd be willing to pay a rental fee/shipping. I'm located in Southern California.

Yeah, not to rain on your parade or anything, but I wouldn't bother with that receiver at all. I've run 60's with a Denon 3802, and just this past week I bought a Rotel RB-991 (200w x 2) because I thought the Denon was lacking. Try and strike a better balance of amplification and speakers, even...

I'm looking for a small and cheap headphone amp to increase the volume of the sound that comes out of the headphone jack on my Apple iBook. It's fine for a quiet room at near max volume, but on planes and in other loud situations, the sound just gets drowned out by the background noise. I'm...

Thanks for all the response! I appreciate it.

Bump. I know it's a boring question, but somebody's got to know the answer. Rotel sent me a reply that stated "differences in circuitry" but no specifics. Any response would be appreciated.

I'm contemplating purchasing a used 2ch amp at the moment to go with Studio 60's and a 3802. The RB-1080 seems to fit the bill, but then I saw the now discontinued RB-991 for hundreds less in the used market. Is there any difference (paper, audible, anything) between these two amps, and is one...

After reading post after post about the joy of upgrading to separates, I've decided to make the upgrade myself. From a general standpoint, what do YOU think is the best 2ch amp available for around $1000. I've currently got Studio 60's with a 3802, but I want the punch I'm not getting (I know...

You could probably swing Paradigm Studio series with that kind of budget. Lots of people, including myself, seem to like them. They'd have that forward sound you're looking for.

I listened to both the 40's and 60's for quite some time before ultimately settling on the 60's because I couldn't hear any difference in the midrange. From my understanding, the 60's are just the 40's in a larger enclosure, which does provide for a slightly lower bass extension. Anyway, I've...

John, Out of curiosity, what particular model of Studio speakers are you using as mains? I'm in a similar situation (Studio 60's, 3802), and I'm wondering if adding a separate amp will truly be worth the money I'll spend on it.

How many of you who own 60's drive them with separate amplification? My 60's are driven by a 3802, but I've always been slightly under the impression that these speakers NEED separate amplification for 2ch music needs, but not as much for HT.

Does anyone think calibrating with an SPL meter and Avia would give me a noticable improvement with this setup? This is the last question, I swear. :)

A few more questions. Is plugging the receiver directly into the wall a better solution than running it through the power strip? Also, is the fact that the speakers are so close to the wall and basically in corners going to have a detrimental effect on sound? Are the speakers too close together...

About 4 months ago I sold my Bose AM6 setup and upgraded to a pair of Paradigm Studio 60's and a Denon 3802 (thanks 6ave). I've been extremely impressed with the improvement in sound I've enjoyed thus far, but I'm not sure if my system is performing at the levels it's capable of. I've taken the...

Thanks for all the response. Like I mentioned, I'm thinking of getting a used Parasound HCA-1000a, and I've already had one strong recomendation in favor of doing so. Has anyone else had experience with this amp, or with Paradigm Reference / Parasound combinations in general? Also, if anyone has...

I'm planning on making an addition to my system before the end of the year. Right now I'm leaning towards picking up a used 2ch amp (thinking Parasound HCA-1000a)in the $300-400 range to be connected to my Denon 3802 / Paradigm Studio 60 setup, but I'm wondering if investing in a center channel...