Recent content by jb2sea

Oh, also, I have the BluRay running to the TV via HDMI. What advantage is there to connect it direct to the Denon!

Just as update... I have the Denon hooked up with just the mains and the center channel. The mains were pretty much what I expected. Nothing like my home speakers, but acceptable and good for large bookshelf size speakers. I'll go with them. The center, nope. As I suspected, it is just too...

I've got good center channels in both my systems at home. It definitely makes a difference. I also have a center channel with the Monitor 7's I just bought. The guy gave me the center he was using, along with what he was using for surrounds. However the center is a small Polk that I suspect...

Just curious... are you both located in England or Australia?

I've got another Denon AVR and yes, it sounds good. I would hope for the same from the cheaper Denon. I have to agree with you that I won't hear any difference in the sound using the Monitor 7 Polks. I would have loved to have gotten nicer speakers, especially given the size of the room. But...

I think I'll go with the Denon then. One final question... if I wanted to try running the Emotiva amp along with the Denon AVR, could I run a 3.5mm to RCA adapter cable from the headphone out on the Denon AVR to the Emotiva? Would that work?

You're right. So I'm now thinking either soundbar for $100. Or the Pioneer Matt suggested (VSX-531) for $200 new on Amazon. Or maybe the Denon AVR S510BT for $175 refurbished on Amazon. I guess I could use the headphone out jack on either of the AVR's and use a 3.5mm to RCA adapter cable to...

Really? I haven't looked at the specs. I just assumed the Emotiva would have better quality sound than an AVR. Surprising. I guess I should proofread a little better before hitting the 'Submit' button. I would lean towards the Marantz 1403 anyway.

Just looking thru the used AVR's out there, I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marantz-NR1403-Receiver-Rem-USED-/391793956203?hash=item5b38bd556b:g:23IAAOSwuMZZAnJ2 It has pre-outs and is Bluetooth. Would that work? More money though, at $250 new. Or this Marantz NR1403 has a set of...

After the holiday weekend... if I got the Pioneer avr, I assume I'd only use that and not my emotiva amp. I think I'd prefer to use the amp, since I already have it. Still not 100?%, but I think I'm going with the Arvicka sound bar. That will save me the work of running speaker cable out on...

As mentioned, I had no intention of building a system. I primarily just want to be able to hear TV/movies. I'm perfectly fine with the Echo and little Bluetooth speaker for music (but it will be nice to be able to hear it thru the Polks!). However, an AVR would give me the flexibility to add...

What would I gain if I went with an AVR? Anything? I suppose the sub is a non issue, since I would be using the larger Polk speakers anyway. I did note that the Arvicka soundbar is 60dB vs the Vizio is 100dB. And THD is 1.0 with the Vizio vs 2.0 with the ARVICKA. So the Vizio would be...

Would this soundbar work just as well: https://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-SB3821-D6-SmartCast38-Sound-System/dp/B01G3STJSG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 It includes a separate small subwoofer and has WiFi capability. And is a brand name, which I'd prefer for support/warranty.

Thank you! If I'd be using the soundbar as my DAC, would I still need the CE Cross if I get that soundbar? I assume so, if the CE Cross is the only DAC that can convert my TV signal. Still not sure how all this would be wired up. I guess I would need a headphone (3.5mm?) to RCA cord to...

I will return the converter to Amazon. Not much. With everything we're buying for this new place, the kitty is weak. I really had no plans to even put a stereo system down there, was just going to use the Echo and Bluetooth speaker only. I already have two systems at home. My wife will...