Actually, you would need the X2, not the X1 for the ST-4s. Once you have the X2: set main L/R to large/full range, hook AVR's main L/R speaker outs to top set of the ST-4's speaker wire binding posts run AVR's main L/R pre-outs to the X2's L/R inputs set all other speakers to small...
Many who have heard both, including myself, feel that the Four has a little better mid/treble transition/integration due to it's different fixed internal crossover points, including the 125Hz high and low pass crossover from the lower mid to the passive subs than the Three crossed over to a sub...
Thanks Dan, I'll look into those real combiners. I'll have to use the connection method you described in post #2 of this thread with no other choice if I ever actually hook up these Jolida hybrid integrated amps that I picked up two of relatively cheap (about $200 each shipped) about a year...
Hello Dan & Bill. No, the loop is not a true bypass. It is basically sort of a lot like a tape monitor loop. However, it is another option for what Bill was trying to do. Some of the same things Dan said would still apply, such as the 12:00 volume position of the 565 for "unity gain"...
I'd go with Threes on stands with an Evolution U1 or U2 set for subs for music before the Fours, especially since the price would be real close to that of Fours. The Evo subs are sealed, while the Fours built in passive subs are ported. Dual U1 subs is the ultimate. Fours would be great for...
Even though the Energy C-3 is a damned fine speaker in it's own right, don't think it Danny, KNOW it! Didn't you have a pair of SB3 at one time? Well, the Three is a definite overall upgrade over the SB3, FWIW.
The NAD C720BEE stereo receiver has a sub output, and according to the owner's manual, the "subwoofer output roll-off frequency is 100 Hz at -3 db", whatever that means. I'm guessing a low pass only filter at 100 hz with a 3 db slope. The new NAD Master Series M3 integrated has a built in...
Prolly not much more than a lateral move Danny. To get to the next level on the C-3, you'd have to go up to Revel M12 Concertas or NHT Classic Threes IMO.
The Revel F12 is IMO, the absolute best bang for the buck full range speaker on the market today, bar none. For what typical mid-fi mass market offerings from Polk, Klipsch, Def-Tech, Boston, JBL, Infinity, etc. cost, you can get Revels in da house!:D
The NAD 773 might not have as many features such as video upconversion in several different formats, or 2 dozen artificial DSP sound field programs like "staduim", "church", etc. as some other brands, including Pioneer, but when it comes to pure sound quality, it will approach if not rival...
Peter Su "I'm starting to regret that I should have gotten Infinity Beta series instead of the NHT's 8/" Don't, cause the NHTs are a MUCH better speaker.
Peter Su "Why would you say the Marantz is better? What makes NHT special to other speakers and have a selective receiver compatibility? Why would you recommend the NAD T743/T753, the HK 435, and the Cambridge Audio Azur 540R for the NHTs? Sorry if I have so many questions, I'm just trying to...
Robert A Fowkes "Mark, Actually, I feel that it would be more appropriate if the RR2150 had an HD Radio tuner in it for a couple of reasons. In the first place, I think that HD radio will be terrestial radio's answer to satellite radio to some extent. There are currenty 969 licensed HD...
John Garcia "The 8511 and 8211 are relatively new models that replaced nearly identical ones that were around for many years. I would expect this level of features to become standard also on future stereo receivers from the big names." Actually, they have been around since at least 2000 or...
Allow me to play Devil's advocate here for a minute, but what else out there would some of you buy new (key word there) for 2 channel listening only that comprised of pre and power amplification, and a tuner for around $600 or less. I suppose you could swing a good NAD, Marantz, or Cambridge...
Out of those three, the Marantz all the way to match the NHTs. In that price range, you also might want to consider the NAD T743/T753, the HK 435, and the Cambridge Audio Azur 540R for the NHTs
If only this unit would have had an XM tuner built in since it carries the "penalty" of a tuner anyway.... Also, digital inputs with it's own built in DACs would have been nice too to help upgrade the sound of older CD players that could still be used as transports. By the way this Outlaw...
Yeah, I noticed that too just as soon as I hit the submit button. Are there any halfway descent speaker packages for about $300 that should still trump the Sony set. I'm sure there has got to be.