Topic: cheap speakers and subs..

[powershort]

Hello mga Sirs..... hingi rin po ako nang konting advice....OK po ba yung LOGITECH Z-5500 atZ-E680?
 Pwede po bang pang audio entertainment yung ganitong set-up" Pasensya na po di po kasi ako masyadong
maalam pag dating dito..Eto ba yung product specs nya...around TWN$12K po dito sa taiwan...21K sa phil money...Meron po sa atin nito? baka kasi mas mura jan sa atin. Maraming  Salamat po...

Product Specifications

Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center)
Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: >115 dB
Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
Drivers:
Satellites: 3” polished aluminum phase plug drivers
Subwoofer: 10” high-excursion ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure
Surround sound effects
Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks
Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)
6 Channel Direct
Stereo x2
Stereo
Supported digital formats:
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
PCM (uncompressed stereo): 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit
Source Inputs
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players

[powershort]

Hello po ulit mga Sirs...nabasa ko po sa thread na maganda yung Promac Pro 5.1, magkano po ang price at saan pwede makabili? May DVD player po ako na Pioneer DV565K yung model...pwede po ba yun? salamat po ulit...

[bumblebee]

Hello po ulit mga Sirs...nabasa ko po sa thread na maganda yung Promac Pro 5.1, magkano po ang price at saan pwede makabili? May DVD player po ako na Pioneer DV565K yung model...pwede po ba yun? salamat po ulit...

SM, Ansons, etc. Your DVD player should have 5.1 analog output.

[bumblebee]

Hello mga Sirs..... hingi rin po ako nang konting advice....OK po ba yung LOGITECH Z-5500 atZ-E680?
 Pwede po bang pang audio entertainment yung ganitong set-up" Pasensya na po di po kasi ako masyadong
maalam pag dating dito..Eto ba yung product specs nya...around TWN$12K po dito sa taiwan...21K sa phil money...Meron po sa atin nito? baka kasi mas mura jan sa atin. Maraming  Salamat po...

These THX-certified Logitech's are meant for near-field listening. The Z-680 retailed for about 18k here.

[vision_of_love]

Hello mga Sirs..... hingi rin po ako nang konting advice....OK po ba yung LOGITECH Z-5500 atZ-E680?
 Pwede po bang pang audio entertainment yung ganitong set-up" Pasensya na po di po kasi ako masyadong
maalam pag dating dito..Eto ba yung product specs nya...around TWN$12K po dito sa taiwan...21K sa phil money...Meron po sa atin nito? baka kasi mas mura jan sa atin. Maraming  Salamat po...

Product Specifications

Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center)
Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
Total Peak power: 1010 watts
Maximum SPL: >115 dB
Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
Drivers:
Satellites: 3” polished aluminum phase plug drivers
Subwoofer: 10” high-excursion ported driver with 6th order bass reflex enclosure
Surround sound effects
Hardware decoding for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and DTS®, 96/24 soundtracks
Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie and Music modes)
6 Channel Direct
Stereo x2
Stereo
Supported digital formats:
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
PCM (uncompressed stereo): 44.1 kHz / 16 bit through 96 kHz / 24 bit
Source Inputs
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players

logitech z-5500 is my dream speakers.it's 500 watts,very loud.ive tested it myself and it's comparable to a klipsch promedia.it's only 19.5k here,if you're going to buy it on tipidpc.com,bnew of course.look for waycool.

[leomar]

pangarap ko rin yan dati! hehe

pero sir if you are into HT or even audio listening, i suggest you buy separates instead of z-5500... balak ko rin bilhin yan dati, pero sabi ni laptopman kulang sa high freq kaya gusto niya lagyan ng tweeter, para gumanda and tunog

un ay sa tingin ko lang sir...

[arthurallanj]

It has always been general knowledge that separates usually perform better than integrates, and with more advantages, too. Besides, at that price? You are definitely better off with getting separates. But that's just an opinion. 

[[dcw]aaron]

@all

ask ko lang..may difference ba if im going to use gold-plated rca cables compare sa silver-plated one?

[bumblebee]

@all

ask ko lang..may difference ba if im going to use gold-plated rca cables compare sa silver-plated one?

Get the gold plated ones. The silver ones tarnishes quickly.

[[dcw]aaron]

but is there any difference in the performance? like for example audio output and other stuff?

[bumblebee]

but is there any difference in the performance? like for example audio output and other stuff?

As long as the silver plated cable doesn't tarnish, it should be ok.

[arthurallanj]

but is there any difference in the performance? like for example audio output and other stuff?

Audibly, none. Of course, you should at least get decent cables to prevent reliability problems like loose connections, etc. Good quality cables are a must but expensive ones are not necessary. As long as the connections are good, the contact between terminals are good, the wires have adequate shielding and insulation, you should be fine. If you care to look at www.theaudiocritic.com, you should find that the necessity for getting really expensive cables if the one of the biggest lies in audio. It actually tops all other lies. It's in the article entitled The Ten Biggest Lies In Audio. This was shared to us by THE MAN himself, Sir AV_Phile in one of the threads here. But still, different strokes for different folks. 

[[dcw]aaron]

ask lang po ulit pano ba i-shield yung wires gamit ng foil? nabasa ko kc saone of the  threads dito sa pinoydvd na pwde mag shield gamit ang foil?

[powershort]

It has always been general knowledge that separates usually perform better than integrates, and with more advantages, too. Besides, at that price? You are definitely better off with getting separates. But that's just an opinion. 

Thanks sa mga inputs nyo Sir...

    How about yung wharfedale valdus 400 speaker? OK pu ba yung performance nya?
OK lang ba Sir kung yung AVR ko eh Yamaha HTR5730, compatible po ba yung ganitong set-up?
Salamat ulit sir.

Model:  HTR-5730
Surround Channels:  5.1
Built-In Decoders: DTS-ES Matrix 5.1, Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1,
                             DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II
Watts Per Main Channel: 100 Watts

Number of DSP Soundfields:  21
DSP Soundfields: Disco, Mono Movie, Rock, Music, Variety/Sports, 5CH Stereo
Number of AM/FM Presets:  40
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Tone Controls:  Bass, Treble
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 db

[docsialu]

hello, gud pm, ask ko lang po kayo about your opinions, want to get a 2 channel stereo system kasi, but up to now still cant decide between the nad c320bee and the rotel ra-01, i plan to match this with the ma b2, please give me the pros and cons of each amps, or an alternative 2 channel setup within this price range, i plan to hook my ipod to it via an onkyo ds-a1 adapter. tnx in advance

[bumblebee]

hello, gud pm, ask ko lang po kayo about your opinions, want to get a 2 channel stereo system kasi, but up to now still cant decide between the nad c320bee and the rotel ra-01, i plan to match this with the ma b2, please give me the pros and cons of each amps, or an alternative 2 channel setup within this price range, i plan to hook my ipod to it via an onkyo ds-a1 adapter. tnx in advance

I had the NAD C320BEE before and it's a warm sounding amp. It maybe able to tame the B2's "brightness". Plus, you get a remote, pre-out/main-in.

[arthurallanj]

ask lang po ulit pano ba i-shield yung wires gamit ng foil? nabasa ko kc saone of the  threads dito sa pinoydvd na pwde mag shield gamit ang foil?

Usually, interconnects are the ones that are best shielded, not so much with speaker wires. Good quality interconnects usually have fatter wires/cables. Some feature aluminum foil shielding, some don't. That's why, most enthusiasts assemble their own interconnects. They buy good quality terminals and use high quality coaxial cables that have aluminum foil shielding. This is one way one can be assured that the cables are well shielded. Although this is not necessary, if you do have enough money to burn on getting or assembling better interconnects, then do so, especially if there is so much RF interference in your area. Usually, enough na naman yung cables that are thick enough to be well insulated and have durable terminals that also have good contact. With speaker wires, getting ones which are thick enough would be appropriate already, say gauge 14, even flat cords would do just fine, as long as one of the two wires is marked so you don't confuse one with the other.

Now with the concept of DIY shielding, it may be too meticulous to do and inconvenient, if not a waste of time. Maybe you'd need some aluminum foil, wrap it around your cables and cover that with electrical tape. You think this would look good? Maybe. But I still think you're better off with assembling your own cables using well shielded coaxial cables. Just my thoughts. 

[av_phile1]

ask lang po ulit pano ba i-shield yung wires gamit ng foil? nabasa ko kc saone of the  threads dito sa pinoydvd na pwde mag shield gamit ang foil?

There are commercially available coax cables with aluminum foil shielding or with a combination foil and braided shielding (better). 

[[dcw]aaron]

oki..tnx guyz!

[powershort]

  Hello mga Sirs,

       Tanong lang po, about sa impedance sa speakers at AVR, I'm planning to purchase
  wharfedale valdus 400 speakers and power rated po ay 150watts @ 8ohms impedance,
  ok lang ba na ang amplifier impedance output per channel nang AVR( Yamaha HTR5730)
  ay 6ohms per channel? Wala po bang effect yun?

   Salamat mga Sir.

[arthurallanj]

  Hello mga Sirs,

       Tanong lang po, about sa impedance sa speakers at AVR, I'm planning to purchase
  wharfedale valdus 400 speakers and power rated po ay 150watts @ 8ohms impedance,
  ok lang ba na ang amplifier impedance output per channel nang AVR( Yamaha HTR5730)
  ay 6ohms per channel? Wala po bang effect yun?

   Salamat mga Sir.

As long as the amplifier has a lower impedance than the speaker, it should be ok. There could be problems if it's the other way around, say your amp is rated at 8 Ohms and your speaker is rated at 6 Ohms. 

[golp]

mga sir, san po pwedeng makabili ng sakura amp and daichi speakers?  balak ko rin kasing mag-setup ng ganito based on the good feedback.   budget is 15-20k.  paki-post din po ng exact models.  thanks!

[bumblebee]

mga sir, san po pwedeng makabili ng sakura amp and daichi speakers?  balak ko rin kasing mag-setup ng ganito based on the good feedback.   budget is 15-20k.  paki-post din po ng exact models.  thanks!

You can find Sakura's and Daiichi in Raon (Moses Aaron store is often mentioned here). There's also a Daiichi showroom in 5th Floor SM Megamall.

[H a n $]

mga sir, san po pwedeng makabili ng sakura amp and daichi speakers?  balak ko rin kasing mag-setup ng ganito based on the good feedback.   budget is 15-20k.  paki-post din po ng exact models.  thanks!

Bro suggest abang ka sa buy and sell section of preowned AVR around 10k to 12k yun tapos get DTX tower parang 5k to 6k set na 5 speakers.

[leomar]

si golp, sayang, kakabenta ko lang ng sakura ko hehe
btw, sa moses aaron kay sir mike, pinakamura ang sakura dun! may 5% discount pa hehe

[arthurallanj]

Daiichis are also usually the lowest-priced at Moses Aaron. Mike would be very helpful pa. 

[golp]

thank you mga sir.  i'll visit megamall one of these days to look at those dai-ichis.  i'm also considering nirv's custom-made HT 5-speaker set.  i read that they're also of quality.

[powershort]

As long as the amplifier has a lower impedance than the speaker, it should be ok. There could be problems if it's the other way around, say your amp is rated at 8 Ohms and your speaker is rated at 6 Ohms. 

 Thanks sa input Sir.....dami ka palang matutunan dito....

[hcubueno]

Have anyone tried or auditioned the MC Mode 5.1 MC-2000 HTIB?  Appreciate any feedbacks you may have.  Here's the link to their product.  The Subwoofer is almosts as big as a tower CPU.

http://www.modecom.ch/product.php?id=170&pageNr=