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@Falconcry72 I hope that it's still available when I'm ready to buy. I wouldn't mind used, as long as it's in good condition. However, it might have to wait another month (at least).

Right now, the subwoofer is the best piece of my home entertainment equipment, since it is a Hsu VTF-3 MK 4 (350 watts, 12-inch woofer, which emits 16-hz loud enough that you can feel it in your...

I'm considering two different amps to match with my Onkyo NR-807. I will not be able to upgrade my speakers in the near future, but I am currently interested in powering the Polk RTi-A7 and the...

The Hsu VTF is a killer beast! Sound and weight-wise! When I first got the sub, I thought there was something wrong with it, because it didn't sound like my vintage Polk PSW-180. After playing...

I just recently acquired Hsu VTF-3 MK4. Very versatile sub with 12 inch woofer. Loud enough to make you wonder if you're really in a movie. Haven't tried enough music to know if I like it or not,...

I'm looking opinions from those who have heard, or currently use an Onkyo as Pre-amp and Emotiva XPA's for their powered amps, with the RTI-A 7 or 9's. I have heard the different opinions on...

Thank you everyone for your replies. Your answers are what I suspected. I have seen the website audiogon mentioned several times. Since these items are typically used, what payment options are...

I am a Home Theater enthusiast (but enjoy music between 30 and 50 percent of the time) that is just realizing the benefits of powered amps. I am just about to upgrade to the RTI-A7 and -A6 for my...

I'm glad someone said this, because it needed to be said. With that being said, I find most amps very expensive for people that are starting their HT. Other than the Emotiva's, are there other amps...

What AVR are you running with the Emotiva amp?

Two films not mentioned that I enjoyed:

Tron

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (all of the werewolves storming in on the castle)

I like the Onkyo brand myself, but I agree with tonyb. An inexpensive, even used, external dedicated amp would do your A9's justice. Parasound is a nice looking amp that I wouldn't mind buying if I...

Different speakers are rated with different ohms. As I recall, your original issue was trying to provide enough power to play your music loudly enough. The best way to do this, is to power your...

Someone else mentioned the issue of not really having 110wpc with an AVR, and this is because the power is distributed among the various channels when needed.

If anything, when you add the EMO...

Both of the amps are extremely powerful for powering 3 - 5 speakers. Why would a larger power supply/transformer be a benefit, other than having the option of powering more speakers? At the time...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like your current receiver has pre-outs, which is good news for you:cheesygrin: Another option to consider is getting a powered amp for the prices of the AVR's...

I like the benefits of Audyssey calibration, but how does this compare to calibrating a home theater system via an SPL meter?

This is on my shopping list. Thank you for sharing your experiences. By the way, how did you like Gandalf cracking his staff on the bridge of Khazad-Dum?

Good point Marty,

I completely forgot to look for the pre-outs. Those Onkyos that you're looking at DJ is a pretty good deal, and has pretty low THD, too.

I'm assuming that based on the audio formats, that you'll be connecting your home theater devices to it. Would you also like to have video connections as well?

Either way, there are a lot of nice...

Let me clarify here...

I have pair of RT400, CS245, and RT25i, and an old 180 watt powered 10" Polk sub before LFE became mainstream, all powered by an Onkyo NR807. The powered sub really doesn't...

I currently have an Onkyo NR807 (135wpc x 2 channels driven) that I'm using for home theater 5.1. I have a 10 inch polk vintage powered sub that doesn't have LFE inputs with Polk vintage speakers...

Oops. Replied to the wrong post, but would still like to know the opinions on the 75 Ohm cables, because I found some from www.monoprice.com for dirt cheap, and everyone seems to swear by them.

Omigosh. Those cables look better than the ones I've at the local Best Buy for much less than their cheapest cables. I do not want to distract from the topic, so only one response is needed. Will...

Hey enthusiasts! Thanks for the input. I'm looking forward to making this upgrade. I only wish I could do make the changes while the XPA-5 is on sale :-(