Re: Currently shopping fro home theater, what rece
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LOL! Allison, that Denon 5805 would not only eat up MOST of your $5000 budget, it would destroy it. The 5805 goes for $6000, I believe.
I second Ray's advice as far as giving Axiom a call and seeking their advice as to deciding between the 60s or the 80s. If you are indeed moving from a "rinky-dink Sony rack system" to the Axioms, either speaker will knock your socks off.
In a room that size, I'd seriously consider the EP500 subwoofer. If a matching sub doesn't matter to you, either a HSU or SVS sub would be worth checking into, as well. But the EP500 is brand new, and has some very attractive features.
You could get the M60s, VP150, QS8s, and EP500 for $2935. With the 5% discount for buying 5 items at one time (check with Axiom to be sure this discount is still available), that would come to $2789. If you substitute the M80s for the M60s, it comes to $3275, or $3112 with the discount. The 3805 goes for $1200 MSRP. That leaves between $688 and $1011 for any extras like cables, etc., and provides you with one helacious sound system.
Jack
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I notice a nice "clarifying" effect (I really can't describe the exact change, but it was definitely better) when I added a 12x9 area rug to my room. It also seems to have made the M60s image much better.
Prior to that, it was bare hardwood between the speakers and I...
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M60s/VP150/QS8s/SVS PC-Ultra/HK630
Sit down. Shut up. Listen.
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I'd suggest the Denon 3805 and upgrade the EP350 with the EP500.
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I just put an order in for a H/K 635. I'll post a review next week after I receive it. I love the look of it thats for sure.
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If the sound of the room is the only consideration, leaving the carpeting would probably be preferable to going with hardwood floors.
Jack
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Show off the beautiful hardwood flooring. Throw an area rug in the room, and have the best of both worlds.
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That's my plan - why have hardwood floors if they're covered in carpet? Just a nice "cross the middle range of the floor" area rug and let the wood shine at the edges.
(OK, to be honest, I was wondering if this was going to backfire on me... nice to see someone supporting the concept!!)
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M60s, VP150, QS8s, EP350
Onkyo TX-SR702, Denon DVD-3910
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"That leaves between $688 and $1011 for any extras like cables, etc.,"
PLEASE PLEASE dont spend that much on cables.
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Brady, there's an "etc." on the end of that sentence.
Jack
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Oh! You mean like speaker wire.
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