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[Philip Hamm]

Have you ever heard a system with three identical speakers in the front? Would you use two different speakers for a stereo soundfield? If not, why not? There are three stereo soundfields in a properly calibrated home theater front array.

 

[JohnSmith]

Yes, from Kef Eggs, M&K S-85 and M&K S-150. Forgetting about I don't like the sound of M&K (too forward/edging on harsh- can't use for more than a couple of hours) I find using a high quality centre is a perfect match, if you can find a speaker company that makes high quality mains AND centre speaker- not just good mains and throw in any rubbish centre.

Panning from L/C/R in my system is perfectly matched and even, despite not having identical speakers x 3, and sounds fantastic. Anyway I can't have three identical floorstanding speakers even if I wanted to; a Plasma hung about 8' from the floor would allow it- but screen will be way too high, same for projection- as the bottom of the screen screen would have to be about 4' from the floor-so using a identical floorstanding centre would cover up the bottom of the screen (unless using a acoustically transparent screen- placing the speaker behind it, but that'll make the arguement of matching speakers useless. Having the screen just above the top of the floorstanders would be too high as well.

 

[Chester II]

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Chester

 

[Rich Wenzel]

TimMc,

Now I am completely confused. I don't even know the answer anymore. When I had the c1000a and i needed service, i talke to Sunfire, and they said that they own the Carver name and took are of things...This was in 2002.

I will say this, I am pretty sure that the Carver 505's were sent to onecall from Sunfire and that their warranty coverage is out of Sunfire. I suggest calling onecall.com they are authorized for everything that they sell, they will give an honest answer.

Rich

 

[TimMc]

Rich -

I positootely don't know for sure, either - I'd just seen articles in a couple of places and happened to remember reading about it. I never really knew the details of Carver->Sunfire - I was hoping that Bob Carver might jump in here to clear things up and to share all the dirty details but I'm not exactly holding my breath on that one...

I think your suggestion on OneCall is key for anyone tempted by the AV-505. We've had absolutely no problem with OneCall so far - they sure do appear to be authorized for everything (yes, I did check on any number of items I considered or was researching, and they came up on the manufacturer's Web site every time. And yes, I really did check and yes, I am paranoid about these things but that's OK 'cause I know they're out to get me ;~). Anyway, anyone can check w/ OneCall and check the warranty details listed for the 505 and make their own decision. At that price...

 

[Rich Wenzel]

Actually, it may even be more affirming to just call sunfire...

Rich

 

[TimMc]

It might.

The semi-subtle hint about checking OneCall and the warranty is because of the verbiage in their listing. This is in their AV-505 Specifications section - "Designed and built by Carver Corporation in Lynnwood, WA USA". And this is what pops up when you click on their Manufacturer's Warranty link - "Simply bring the AV505 into your local Carver authorized service center and Carver will cover the charges".

I'm not a lawyer (and won't insert lawyer jokes here today) and I don't know the details between Carver Corp., Sunfire, Phoenix Gold, or whoever. I'd guess that as long as the amp isn't DOA then it'll likely last for a long, long time so I wouldn't be too concerned if it were me doing the buying (or else I'd spring for their $30 extended warranty as "no lemon" insurance). For that OneCall price it could be a fun toy to try out.

Tim