In the meantime, while waiting for the next move, here's what I did that would hopefully make sense to me (in a way):
I decided to use the JBL XPL200 with the following specs...
Rated Impedance: 6 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 5.5 ohms
Sensitivity: 90dB
Frequency Response: 35Hz to 25 kHz
Power handling: 200 Watts Continuous/800 Watts Peak
Crossover Frequency: 300 Hz, 1.1kHz, 4.5 kHz
Bi-amp crossover Frequency: 250 Hz
Low Frequency: 12"
Mid Range: 6.5" and 3" Titanium Dome
High Frequency: 1" Titanium Dome
...as Front Left and Front Right Channels of my HT set-up using amp HK AVR8500. This will now allow for me to enjoy the "Stereo" for music since i only get to turn on this amp whenever I watch movies using the 5.1 mode with my Jbl HT series speakers. I hope to get more out of the amp and XPL200 speakers this way. ( In short, I replaced the HT series speaker L and R with XPL200 ) The center channel and surrounds remain HT series speakers.
Harman AVR8500 Specs:
Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) Per Channel: 125 Watts, 20Hz-20kHz, @<0,07% THD 8 ohms
Stereo Mode: 250 Watts, IHF Power, 4 Ohms
Stereo Mode: 180 Watts, IHF Power, 8 Ohms
Five-Channel Surround Modes, Power Per Individual Channel: 110 Watts, 20Hz-20kHz, @<0.07% THD, 8 Ohms
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 150 kHz @ 1W (-3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 95 dB
High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ± 85 Amps
GENERAL Power Requirement: AC 220 - 240 V/50 Hz
Power Consumption: 125 W idle, 1400 W max
Dimensions (H x W x D): 441 x 193 x 519 mm
Weight: 25.1 kg
I hooked up the XPL200 by using 8 strands of kimber as jumpers of the high to the low frequency sections of the speaker (replaced strapping bar), then used the same type cable to the amp.
What I plan to do is experiment if this speaker will sing better as currently connected, bi-amped or bi-wired. But i will most likely not do this until i get my tube preamp for this set-up. Temporarily, I will be using Numark Axis 9 as my cdp for this set-up's music playback. I also have the DV400 and BD30 hooked up to this system.
Naturally, i ended up with (2) two extra Jbl HT series speakers. So what I did was set this up in my bedroom hooked up to a HK AVR80 which is what I'll use for my ipod dock.
HT Series Specs:
High Frequency Dome Transducer: 1" Pure Titanium
Mid bass Transducer/High Polymer Laminate: 5"
Crossover Frequency: 2.8 kHz
Frequency Response: 70 Hz to 20 kHz
Recommended Amp Power: 10 to 100 Watts
HK AVR80 relevant Spec:
Stereo Mode: 95 Watts/Channel 8 ohms
The Infinity Entra 3 was paired with the PA2000. This will be my starter kit for my entry to audio. I will also get a tube preamp for this set-up. For now, I'll have to settle with a HK hdcd...hopefully, with an upgradeable opamp. I'll most likely upgrade the speakers after I get the tube preamp for this set-up then pray for Santa to give me a tube cdp.
Infinity Entra 3
2-way
Impedance: 8 ohms
Power: 15-150 Watts
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Woofer size: 6.5" Ceramic Metal cone with rubber surround
Tweets: .75" CMMD dome
HK PA2000
Power Output: 4 X 45W @ 8 ohms Normal Mode
2 X 100W @ 8 ohms Bridged Mode
Frequency Response <1Hz - 170 kHz, -3 dB at 1 watt
Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB ref. to rated power 45 watts
Input Impedance: 47k ohms
So in the end, as of Oct 16, updated:
1) Order two tube preamps - done
2) Check if opamp is workable on HK hdcd
3) Save up for new speakers - sell the Infinity
4) Pray for Santa to give me tube cdp
5) the rest for 2008, i don't even want to know yet...
Tapos na rearrangement ko ng gears...all these without spending a cent. hahahahaha.
