Author Topic: New to home audio set up (Suggestions?) (Read 3292 times)

mdelro · « **on:** Feb 08, 2011 at 10:47 PM »

Hi guys, just want to ask if this set up can achieve Cinema like audio.. and will the amp be sufficient to power the polks? Basically im doing a Polk audio set up...

Polk Audio tsi300 - front
Polk Audio tsi100 - surround
Polk Audio cs10 - center
Polk Audio PSW 505 - sub
Onkyo TXR-608 for the amp.

Thanks guys, this is my first time to set up a home theatre. Suggestions and Comments are very welcome.. What should i change from the current set up?

audiojunkie · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 08, 2011 at 11:51 PM »

you have an impressive gears line...

all you need a decent player for HD Videos and Audio as well...

juanch · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 07:19 AM »

Onkyo generally considered warm sounding while the polk speakers are bright.

It will make a good match

mdelro · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 05:00 PM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Feb 08, 2011 at 11:51 PM

you have an impressive gears line... all you need a decent player for HD Videos and Audio as well...

We have a sony ps3 and a panasonic blu ray, will that do?

mdelro · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 05:02 PM »

Quote from: juancho on Feb 09, 2011 at 07:19 AM

Onkyo generally considered warm sounding while the polk speakers are bright.

It will make a good match

Oh okay, note taken

thanks for that.

Tempter · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 05:13 PM »

I thought BRIGHT sounding ang ONKYO...

Although hindi ko naman talaga maidentify o madistinguish kung ano ang ibig sabihin non!

juanch · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 08:07 PM »

^ warm ang Onkyo,
Yung Pioneer ang bright.

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 08:21 PM »

I agree na warm ang Onkyo like Harman Kardon. Bright for me is Yamaha not sure about Pioneer.. I may be wrong but thats only my impression.. with the line up ng gears, I think its all set! Congrats in advance.

juanch · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 08:39 PM »

^ ako naman, the high end Yamahas are neutral to warm.
Their entry-level offerings are bright.

mdelro · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 09:34 PM »

Nice inputs guys, learning alot from this forum. Ill keep you updated. Ordered sa US so pagdating, thats when ill see hehe but auditioned the polk set up driven by a pioneer amp in Sns, i really liked how it performed compared sa wharfs, no offense to those who have wharfs hehe anyway, ill keep you guys posted.

@hebrew thanks bro

jhelenz · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 10:28 PM »

Quote from: mdelro on Feb 09, 2011 at 09:34 PM

Nice inputs guys, learning alot from this forum. Ill keep you updated. Ordered sa US so pagdating, thats when ill see hehe but auditioned the polk set up driven by a pioneer amp in Sns, i really liked how it performed compared sa wharfs, no offense to those who have wharfs hehe anyway, ill keep you guys posted.

@hebrew thanks bro

don't worry we all have our preferences.some like laid back sounding speakers while some like forward sounding ones.the important thing is to follow your ears and wallet just like they used to say

audiojunkie · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 09, 2011 at 10:53 PM »

Quote from: mdelro on Feb 09, 2011 at 05:00 PM

We have a sony ps3 and a panasonic blu ray, will that do?

Very Nice sir! Time to enjoy your great setup...

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 04:58 AM »

Quote from: jhelenz on Feb 09, 2011 at 10:28 PM

don't worry we all have our preferences.some like laid back sounding speakers while some like forward sounding ones.the important thing is to follow your ears and wallet just like they used to say

This is so true! Some says warm, bright, etc. Thats why its very subjective. Ako kasi, when I listen to different set up, I dont say pangit or maganda.. The correct term that I use is its "different". Bottom line is, It is you that will listen/enjoy your set up kaya if you audition ang mga set up at nagustuhan ng panlasa mo, go for it! Goodluck and enjoy the journey!

praktikal · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM »

gandang start na yan amigo!

room acoustics na lang ang kailangan malaman...

Onkyo606 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM »

Quote from: Tempter on Feb 09, 2011 at 05:13 PM

I thought BRIGHT sounding ang ONKYO...

Although hindi ko naman talaga maidentify o madistinguish kung ano ang ibig sabihin non!

not to mess up the thread of sir mdelro, but can someone please describe in layman's terms what a bright sounding and warm sounding receiver is, all reviews i read says Onkyo is bright.

Tempter · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 11:47 AM »

Quote from: Onkyo606 on Feb 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

not to mess up the thread of sir mdelro, but can someone please describe in layman's terms what a bright sounding and warm sounding receiver is, all reviews i read says Onkyo is bright.

+1

Yan nga din kasi ang mga nababasa at naririnig ko... kaso wala naman talaga akong basis to distinguish one over the other.

onedown · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 01:10 PM »

onkyo,

here's how a contributor of stereophile defines bright.

bright, brilliant The most often misused terms in audio, these describe the degree to which reproduced sound has a hard, crisp edge to it. Brightness relates to the energy content in the 4kHz-8kHz band. It is not related to output in the extreme-high-frequency range. All live sound has brightness; it is a problem only when it is excessive.

full text of article here. Sounds Like? An Audio Glossary

mdelro,

don't worry too much about reviews you read, or people's comments about a certain gear. don't put too much importance on declared specs as well. audition some candidates, and if you liked what you heard through the system, go for it. remember, you'll be the one using the system.

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 10, 2011 at 01:28 PM »

Got this from the net quoted by Ed Seedhouse.

Well, a "warm" sound will I presume have a rolled off treble and a prominent mid-bass with a slow decline toward the high frequencies.

As "red" is a "warm" color and is also the longest wavelenght visual color, then by analogy a speaker or other device that emphases the long wavelenths may be said to be "warm".

Sanjay · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 12, 2011 at 09:57 PM »

Quote from: mdelro on Feb 08, 2011 at 10:47 PM

Hi guys, just want to ask if this set up can achieve Cinema like audio.. and will the amp be sufficient to power the polks? Basically im doing a Polk audio set up...

Polk Audio tsi300 - front
Polk Audio tsi100 - surround
Polk Audio cs10 - center
Polk Audio PSW 505 - sub
Onkyo TXR-608 for the amp.

Thanks guys, this is my first time to set up a home theatre. Suggestions and Comments are very welcome.. What should i change from the current set up?

You will be very happy with your Polk Audio TSi system. It will put most mall cinemas to shame.

mdelro · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 13, 2011 at 04:03 AM »

Thanks for the inputs again, very helpful, anyway, ordered the system already, they'll be arriving mid march, cant wait!

anyway, do you guys know where i can find speaker stands for the tsi100? i already posted on the HT furniture, havent checked out the store but does someone know the exact dimensions of the stand?

mdelro · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 13, 2011 at 04:08 AM »

What wires do i need pala? Any specific brand suggestions?