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  1. Craig Thorn

    Energy ES-12XL Subwoofer? HELP!

    Again, I am returning for some much needed advice. I need to buy a subwoofer to complete my system. I have been offered an Energy ES-12XL sub for AU$500. The person has had it for 18 months but lives in an apartment and its a 'bit' loud. My problem is, I cant listen to it as its in...
  2. Craig Thorn

    Yamaha RX-V650 Operating Voltage

    Being from Australia I was not going to purchase this online from the US based on the 120V operating voltage. In Australia, its 240V. I belive the frequency is the same but in any case. I have recently heard that at the back of the Yammy, there is a switch which enables tbe use of the...
  3. Craig Thorn

    Polk vs Energy

    Here I am thinking I am about to puchase the Energy Take 5+1 system (possibly the Encore) based on a friends recommendation when I stumble across a distributor here in Australia for Polk. I have heard good things about both companies mind you. Today I listened to a RTi4 (x2) and a PSW505...
  4. Craig Thorn

    Energy Surround Systems

    I am looking at purchasing one of the following satellite surround systems for a Yamaha RX-V650 receiver. 1) Energy Take 5+1 (A$1000) 2) Energy Take 5.2 3) Energy Encore (A$1800) I would love to purchase the Encore system but I am contrained by my lack of money. So my question is whether...
  5. Craig Thorn

    Proposed System, your thoughts?

    I have decided on the following system. I will be purchasing it through amazon.com as I can not purchase a silver coloured Yamaha Receiver in Australia. And generally it seems cheaper purchasing it online even after taking into account exhange rates and shipping charges. Receiver: Yamaha...
  6. Craig Thorn

    Newbie needs a kick start

    I have been reading many threads over the last couple of days and no doubt all have been useful. I am new to building a home theater system, so this forum was a godsend. The basic jist I have got is that 60% of ones budget should be devoted to speakers, 30% to a decent receiver and about...
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