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bigmike7 · 2 Weeks Ago

Yo Greg-

What did you think about the Onkyo TX-SR805-eh??

(Mine's now mated with the Toshiba HD A35 - a dynamite combo - especially when you use 1.3a HDMI cable between the player and the receiver)

crossg · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by bigmike7

Yo Greg-

What did you think about the Onkyo TX-SR805-eh??

(Mine's now mated with the Toshiba HD A35 - a dynamite combo - especially when you use 1.3a HDMI cable between the player and the receiver)

Hi Mike, Yeah it is a great reciever for sure and I like it better than my TX-SR705. (If the prices up here weren't so high I would have one)

The On screen display looks much better, it has a nicer back panel lay out, lights to indicate what speakers are being powered and most of all more power. Just so you are aware we just did the the DSP update for the DTS HD Master bomb on certain HD-DVD and BD movies (Loud pop that sounds like a rifle shot that can damage speakers). This effects some Onkyo and Yamaha receivers (mine as well) This only happens when bitstreaming DTS HD MA to the the receiver (receiver decodes) If the player is decoding it's not a problem. You can download the fix from the Onkyo website by entering your model and serial number but it's a pain to find so it is also available here. If you have no success PM me and I will email it to you.

**Dee-27** · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by crossg

LOL.

Most women would probably prefer something like this but I don't think they would make the cut for me.

Yuk, horrible

Speakers only need to be heard, not seen. It can be done.

There is a fairly hefty sub, front speakers and center speaker in this pic. Of course they are not as powerful as most the models in this thread, but powerful enough for our lounge.

crossg · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Dee-27

Yuk, horrible

Speakers only need to be heard, not seen. It can be done.

There is a fairly hefty sub, front speakers and center speaker in this pic. Of course they are not as powerful as most the models in this thread, but powerful enough for our lounge.

Ya did good then!

Actually if I ever build a new house again I would probably go with in wall speakers. Then you are not constantly tripping over, dusting yada yada yada.

**Dee-27** · 2 Weeks Ago

The sub is behind the unit on the floor.

Center is behind the TV set, ain't saying where the fronts are.

***waits to hear "thats bad"***

Back on topic
I like Mission speakers.

crossg · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Dee-27

The sub is behind the unit on the floor.

Center is behind the TV set, ain't saying where the fronts are.

***waits to hear "thats bad"***

Hey whatever works for you!

My first thought was is her sub magnetically sheilded that close to the TV but I don't think that's relevent with Plasma's and LCD's.

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Originally Posted by Dee-27

Back on topic
I like Mission speakers.

I seriously looked at Mission Speakers before buying but I didn't like the sales guy and moved on. Aren't KEF Speakers popular on your side of the pond?

Bob · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by crossg

Hey whatever works for you!

My first thought was is her sub magnetically sheilded that close to the TV but I don't think that's relevent with Plasma's and LCD's.

yeah i wouldn't say it's bad as long it's set the way they like it. The only thing with down firing subs is if they are on carpet.......they need to be placed on glass or plexiglass. Dee is it a down firing sub?

Now the center behind.........not sure what to think about that

The center is actually the most important speaker.

bigmike7 · 2 Weeks Ago

Yo-

PINNACLE
Here is a often overlooked - but great quality speaker systems with a 10 year warranty-eh!!!

http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/

Bob · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by bigmike7

Yo-

PINNACLE
Here is a often overlooked - but great quality speaker systems with a 10 year warranty-eh!!!

http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/

oh Mike come on now......

bigmike7 · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Bob

oh Mike come on now......

Yo Bob-

Have you ever heard/auditioned them??

If you had - you would never say that-eh!!

Bob · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by bigmike7

Yo Bob-

Have you ever heard/auditioned them??

If you had - you would never say that-eh!!

Are they what you use Mike?

bigmike7 · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by Bob

Are they what you use Mike?

Yup - Pinnacle Classic Gold Towers are my main front speakers-eh!!

**Dee-27** · 2 Weeks Ago

@Bob
The sub is front firing and it took ages to get the positioning correct to get the sound i like. (i hate booming base).

@crossg
Yep KEF are popular here but i preferred the sound of Mission, which IMO sound very neutral and i have a set for my Hifi.

bigmike7 · 2 Weeks Ago

Yo Dee-

Missions are an awesome speaker-

I have a 70c3 as my center channel and four 77 dipoles for surrounds - great 'neutral' sounds-eh!!

zapper130 · 2 Weeks Ago

I am chiming in kind of late, anyways have the Polk speakers 7.1 and they sound Ok but as the first posting said try the JBL. Have you noticed at weddings or halls or concerts most of the systems are JBL that should say something I am sure that you don't want those kind of speakers but to me it tells me that JBL speakers must be really good. My .02 cents.

**Dee-27** · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by bigmike7

Yo Dee-

Missions are an awesome speaker-

I have a 70c3 as my center channel and four 77 dipoles for surrounds - great 'neutral' sounds-eh!!

796 here, they are truly awesome. I also had a pair of M74, which were astounding for the price.

2 Weeks Ago	#26 (permalink)
bigmike7 CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lurking In The Back Of Your Mind Posts: 5,610	Re: What speakers to buy? <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Yo Greg- What did you think about the Onkyo TX-SR805-eh?? (Mine's now mated with the Toshiba HD A35 - a dynamite combo - especially when you use 1.3a HDMI cable between the player and the receiver) __________________ Mike Brayden & Lil Burnits Proud Cyber GranPa - 'CERCA, TROVA' - 'NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM' Be Kind To The Old Folks - For They Are Only Reflection Of You In The Future-eh!!! Work Computer = AMD 64 x2 Toledo 4400+ /2gb G. Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) 250gb Seagate SATA Hard Drives /Coolmax CUG-700 watt psu /Samsung 202G /LiteOn 20A4P /Pioneer 115D /BenQ 1640 x/flashed to EW 164B /Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 3850 w/512mb GDDR3/256 bit videocard /Planar 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold Burning Computer= p4 3.06-HT /2gb G.Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) Seagate 250 gb HDD's /Antec Neo HE 550 watt psu /Pioneer DVR115D w/v1.18 fw as Primary/Burner /LiteOn 20A4H w/vQP57 fw as Primary/Reader/Ripper/Disc Quality Testing /Intel Extreme Graphics /ViewSonic 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold On The Shelf: (2) LiteOn SHM-160P6S as backup, BenQ (1) 1640, LG 4167, Liteon 1693, AOpen 1648/aap-pro

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Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,157	Re: What speakers to buy? The sub is behind the unit on the floor. Center is behind the TV set, ain't saying where the fronts are. *waits to hear "thats bad"* Back on topic I like Mission speakers. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

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bigmike7 CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lurking In The Back Of Your Mind Posts: 5,610	Re: What speakers to buy? Yo- PINNACLE Here is a often overlooked - but great quality speaker systems with a 10 year warranty-eh!!! http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/ __________________ Mike Brayden & Lil Burnits Proud Cyber GranPa - 'CERCA, TROVA' - 'NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM' Be Kind To The Old Folks - For They Are Only Reflection Of You In The Future-eh!!! Work Computer = AMD 64 x2 Toledo 4400+ /2gb G. Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) 250gb Seagate SATA Hard Drives /Coolmax CUG-700 watt psu /Samsung 202G /LiteOn 20A4P /Pioneer 115D /BenQ 1640 x/flashed to EW 164B /Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 3850 w/512mb GDDR3/256 bit videocard /Planar 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold Burning Computer= p4 3.06-HT /2gb G.Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) Seagate 250 gb HDD's /Antec Neo HE 550 watt psu /Pioneer DVR115D w/v1.18 fw as Primary/Burner /LiteOn 20A4H w/vQP57 fw as Primary/Reader/Ripper/Disc Quality Testing /Intel Extreme Graphics /ViewSonic 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold On The Shelf: (2) LiteOn SHM-160P6S as backup, BenQ (1) 1640, LG 4167, Liteon 1693, AOpen 1648/aap-pro

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Dee-27 Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 8,157	Re: What speakers to buy? @Bob The sub is front firing and it took ages to get the positioning correct to get the sound i like. (i hate booming base). @crossg Yep KEF are popular here but i preferred the sound of Mission, which IMO sound very neutral and i have a set for my Hifi. __________________ My Review PC & Optical Drives We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us To become a member of cdfreaks.com just click here to join The Forum Rules The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

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bigmike7 CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lurking In The Back Of Your Mind Posts: 5,610	Re: What speakers to buy? Yo Dee- Missions are an awesome speaker- I have a 70c3 as my center channel and four 77 dipoles for surrounds - great 'neutral' sounds-eh!! __________________ Mike Brayden & Lil Burnits Proud Cyber GranPa - 'CERCA, TROVA' - 'NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM' Be Kind To The Old Folks - For They Are Only Reflection Of You In The Future-eh!!! Work Computer = AMD 64 x2 Toledo 4400+ /2gb G. Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) 250gb Seagate SATA Hard Drives /Coolmax CUG-700 watt psu /Samsung 202G /LiteOn 20A4P /Pioneer 115D /BenQ 1640 x/flashed to EW 164B /Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 3850 w/512mb GDDR3/256 bit videocard /Planar 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold Burning Computer= p4 3.06-HT /2gb G.Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp2 /(2) Seagate 250 gb HDD's /Antec Neo HE 550 watt psu /Pioneer DVR115D w/v1.18 fw as Primary/Burner /LiteOn 20A4H w/vQP57 fw as Primary/Reader/Ripper/Disc Quality Testing /Intel Extreme Graphics /ViewSonic 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold On The Shelf: (2) LiteOn SHM-160P6S as backup, BenQ (1) 1640, LG 4167, Liteon 1693, AOpen 1648/aap-pro

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zapper130 New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22	Re: What speakers to buy? I am chiming in kind of late, anyways have the Polk speakers 7.1 and they sound Ok but as the first posting said try the JBL. Have you noticed at weddings or halls or concerts most of the systems are JBL that should say something I am sure that you don't want those kind of speakers but to me it tells me that JBL speakers must be really good. My .02 cents.

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