Adam_Reiter
Second Unit
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- Oct 7, 2001
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Ok guys. I am sorry to keep throwing out these long ass posts, but with the money around the corner, I of course want to make the best decision I can. Ok, here is one of my new dilemmas. It turns out that I may be getting $4000 to $4500 to spend after splitting the refund with the wife. I originally thought it was only $3000. Being $3000, I have a clear plan. Now that its $4000 or more, I feel I have more options. Ok, on with the senarios.
Just in case you have not read my other LONG posts, here is a quick run down of my equipment.
Anthem AVM-20 : Preamp
Aragon 2007 7ch : Amp
Pioneer DV-444 : DVD Player
nOrh CD-1 : CD Player
SVS B4-Plus MONSTER SUB (just ordered)
QSC RM2450 2500 watt sub amp (going to buy)
Option #1:
Ok, Originally with $3000 to $3300 I was going to get the Rocket Loudspeaker package with the RS 750 Towers, RSC 200 Center, and RSS Dipoles for $2260 shipped. Then get the upgrade on my Anthem to THX Ultra2 $350, then get the Denon 1600 DVD Player, $400 shipped, and get an AV Rack $280 shipped.
Option#2:
However, with $4000, I have a new option, I can get everything in Option #1, plus get the Rocket RS 250 bookshelves to complete the 6th and 7th speaker for 7.1. With option #1, I was just going to use existing bookshelves I allready have to do the 6th and 7th back channels for the time being.
OR
Option #3
Instead of the 6th and 7th Rocket speakers, use the existing bookshelves I have and use the extra money to get a Panamax 5510 power/line conditioner.
OR
Option #4 (the Ultimate, yet Sacrifice option)
I am wondering about possibly the Ultimate solution. Should I use the Entire $4000+ to get the Rocket RSC200 Center, and then go 6 Rocket RS750's!!!!!???? This would mean that I couldn't yet get the upgrade, the a/v rack, or the new dvd player. But, I have always subscribed to the theory of getting the BIG Purchases out of the way when you can. An upgrade is $350. A dvd player is $400. An A/V Rack is $400. These things, to me, are easily picked up throughout the year. Especially since the new Samsung HD-DVD, 1080i player is comming out in June for less than $400, I should probably wait on the DVD Player anyway.
I will now list the reasons I am even thinking of Option #4. Ideally the best 7.1 setup would use 7 identical speakers. I couldn't imagine how good this setup would sound. I would guess phenominal!! Specially at over 200 ultra clean watts per channel going into these babies!! Then, think of SACD or DVD-A down the road. I would have the ULTIMATE SACD setup. 6 IDENTICAL and KICK BUTT Tower SPEAKERS for Rocket!! Few setups would even come close to rivaling this setup! I am speculating of course. Especially being that I am going to have that B4-Plus sub, I can only dream of what it would sound like. If I go with this option, you guys are gonna have to drive out and hear this sh*t!!!! hehe
Now I will list potential cons I can think of with this setup. I am worried about space. It's going to be a little hard using 6 towers. My present room is only 15 feet wide. With bookshelves, I can mount on the wall. With towers, you are limited to stands only. Might get really tricky especially since we might be moving soon. I might have to pick houses for rent just based on a big enogh room to host the HT. Potentially an ugly situation.
Second, I am worried how a tower would sound in place of a wall mounted dipole side surround. The dipole at least will give an enveloping sound. More non directional. I am worried that with towers on the side surrounds, the speakers might be saying "HEY, ITS ME!! I AM YOUR SURROUND SPEAKER!!" and possibly be very localized instead of dispersed.
I will be doing much more HT than SACD, specially since I dont even own a SACD yet. But, I plan on getting one. But, I might have to wait until next years refund. This of course depends on the level of SACD. I am sure I would cave in and at least get a $400-$500 SACD player on eBay just the test the system out. Depends on how long it would take me to get the Anthem upgrade, and a new DVD and the A/V rack and a PANAMAX during the year. But, I need a job first. hehe.
So, would it be way more trouble that its worth going 6 towers!!??
Or would I reach an audio nirvana and should go for it at all costs and just pick up the little extras along the way?
Like I said before, if its within my means and I can get it, I usually try. I am just not sure yet wether 6 towers would be such a leap in sound quality as to justify cutting out all the extra stuff in order to achieve it. Not to mention the potential placement headaches. But, going with all the extra stuff now, I would probably NEVER justify going to a 6 tower setup. $300 and $400 a pop is much easier to come up with than $1400 or $2800 at a time. I have run out of stuff to sell. Gonna have to rely on work, or taxes for the rest.
You guys have been such a HUGE help. I love this forum, and can't wait to start getting replies. Thanx so much.
[email protected]
Adam
Just in case you have not read my other LONG posts, here is a quick run down of my equipment.
Anthem AVM-20 : Preamp
Aragon 2007 7ch : Amp
Pioneer DV-444 : DVD Player
nOrh CD-1 : CD Player
SVS B4-Plus MONSTER SUB (just ordered)
QSC RM2450 2500 watt sub amp (going to buy)
Option #1:
Ok, Originally with $3000 to $3300 I was going to get the Rocket Loudspeaker package with the RS 750 Towers, RSC 200 Center, and RSS Dipoles for $2260 shipped. Then get the upgrade on my Anthem to THX Ultra2 $350, then get the Denon 1600 DVD Player, $400 shipped, and get an AV Rack $280 shipped.
Option#2:
However, with $4000, I have a new option, I can get everything in Option #1, plus get the Rocket RS 250 bookshelves to complete the 6th and 7th speaker for 7.1. With option #1, I was just going to use existing bookshelves I allready have to do the 6th and 7th back channels for the time being.
OR
Option #3
Instead of the 6th and 7th Rocket speakers, use the existing bookshelves I have and use the extra money to get a Panamax 5510 power/line conditioner.
OR
Option #4 (the Ultimate, yet Sacrifice option)
I am wondering about possibly the Ultimate solution. Should I use the Entire $4000+ to get the Rocket RSC200 Center, and then go 6 Rocket RS750's!!!!!???? This would mean that I couldn't yet get the upgrade, the a/v rack, or the new dvd player. But, I have always subscribed to the theory of getting the BIG Purchases out of the way when you can. An upgrade is $350. A dvd player is $400. An A/V Rack is $400. These things, to me, are easily picked up throughout the year. Especially since the new Samsung HD-DVD, 1080i player is comming out in June for less than $400, I should probably wait on the DVD Player anyway.
I will now list the reasons I am even thinking of Option #4. Ideally the best 7.1 setup would use 7 identical speakers. I couldn't imagine how good this setup would sound. I would guess phenominal!! Specially at over 200 ultra clean watts per channel going into these babies!! Then, think of SACD or DVD-A down the road. I would have the ULTIMATE SACD setup. 6 IDENTICAL and KICK BUTT Tower SPEAKERS for Rocket!! Few setups would even come close to rivaling this setup! I am speculating of course. Especially being that I am going to have that B4-Plus sub, I can only dream of what it would sound like. If I go with this option, you guys are gonna have to drive out and hear this sh*t!!!! hehe
Now I will list potential cons I can think of with this setup. I am worried about space. It's going to be a little hard using 6 towers. My present room is only 15 feet wide. With bookshelves, I can mount on the wall. With towers, you are limited to stands only. Might get really tricky especially since we might be moving soon. I might have to pick houses for rent just based on a big enogh room to host the HT. Potentially an ugly situation.
Second, I am worried how a tower would sound in place of a wall mounted dipole side surround. The dipole at least will give an enveloping sound. More non directional. I am worried that with towers on the side surrounds, the speakers might be saying "HEY, ITS ME!! I AM YOUR SURROUND SPEAKER!!" and possibly be very localized instead of dispersed.
I will be doing much more HT than SACD, specially since I dont even own a SACD yet. But, I plan on getting one. But, I might have to wait until next years refund. This of course depends on the level of SACD. I am sure I would cave in and at least get a $400-$500 SACD player on eBay just the test the system out. Depends on how long it would take me to get the Anthem upgrade, and a new DVD and the A/V rack and a PANAMAX during the year. But, I need a job first. hehe.
So, would it be way more trouble that its worth going 6 towers!!??
Or would I reach an audio nirvana and should go for it at all costs and just pick up the little extras along the way?
Like I said before, if its within my means and I can get it, I usually try. I am just not sure yet wether 6 towers would be such a leap in sound quality as to justify cutting out all the extra stuff in order to achieve it. Not to mention the potential placement headaches. But, going with all the extra stuff now, I would probably NEVER justify going to a 6 tower setup. $300 and $400 a pop is much easier to come up with than $1400 or $2800 at a time. I have run out of stuff to sell. Gonna have to rely on work, or taxes for the rest.
You guys have been such a HUGE help. I love this forum, and can't wait to start getting replies. Thanx so much.
[email protected]
Adam