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Orb Audio wants you to win!
Orb Audio is giving away the chance to win one (1) Classic Two Stereo Speaker System in white or black to one (1) eligible forum member! This is a $698 value!
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Satellite Specs:
- Drivers: 3" polypropylene driver
- Efficiency: 89db
- Power Handling: 15 - 110 watts
- Maximum SPL: >115dB
- Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance: 8ohms per sphere
- Construction Materials: American carbon steel, assembled in USA
- Dimensions: Mod2 On Desk Stand: 4 3/16" W x 9 1/2" H x 4 7/8" D
- Weight: 33 oz
Subwoofer Specs:
- Type: High-performance ported bass-reflex design.
- Port: Precision-tuned flared snorkel port.
- Driver: Super long-throw 8" high-performance driver with composite paper/high density ABS cone.
- Amp: 150 cont/400 max AB, <.1%thd, S/N >95db
- Efficiency: 89db
- Power Handling: 15 -110 watts
- Maximum SPL: 111dB (107dB continuous)
- Frequency Response: 28Hz -180Hz
- Dimensions: 12" H x 11 3/4" D x 11 1/2" W
To be eligible to win, you must: 1) Be a registered Audioholics forum member, 2) Have USA or Canadian Residence and 3) Answer the following questions in the thread below.
Contest Questions:
- How many TVs do you have in your house?
- How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)?
- Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year?
- If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system?
- What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier?
Note this contest ends on March 31st, 2010. Winners will be drawn shortly thereafter.
Have fun and good luck!
Tom Andry
Associate Editor, Audioholics
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How many TVs do you have in your house? - 3
How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? - 1
Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? - yes
If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system? - most likely stereo
What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier? $500-800
How many TVs do you have in your house? 4
How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? 3
Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? Yes
If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system? yes, surround system
What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier? $500
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1. How many TVs do you have in your house? -2
2. How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? -1
3. Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? -No, financial reasons
4. If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system? -Stereo if I find a good deal
5. What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier? -I paid 350 for a receiver and 130 per speaker pair
1. How many TVs do you have in your house?
3
2. How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)?
2
3. Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year?
Possibly
4. If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system?
Probably stereo
5. What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier?
Undefined at this point but it's a guest room so not a lot.
Family Rm: Samsung 52" LCD, Onkyo TX-NR809, Emotiva XPA2 & XPA-3 amps, PS3, Oppo BDP-93, FIOS HD DVR, Salk Song Tower-RT, Song Ctr-RT, Song Surrounds, SVS PB12-Plus/2, Velo SMS-1, NeoTV 550, Roku 3, Harmony-1
Bedroom: Hitachi 42" LCD, FIOS HDTV, Onkyo TX-NR906, LG BD370, NeoTV550, 3x Sierra-1 NrT (LCR), Boston VRX srds, Hsu ULS-15, SMS-1, Harmony-1
Home Office: Onkyo TX-SR707, 2x EMP E41-B, Emotiva Ultra 12 sub, and a small media server
Contest Questions:
1. How many TVs do you have in your house?
Three.
2. How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)?
Two.
3. Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year?
I recently did, though it is currently only 2ch so I need a sub and other speakers for this setup.
4. If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system?
Surround; see #3
5. What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier?
$500-$1000.
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System Two: Marantz SR-8300, GR Research A/V-2s, Sony SCD-222ES SACD, Panasonic BD-65, PS3 60G (250G), My HT
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How many TVs do you have in your house?
2
How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)?
2
Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year?
No, already have a HT system hooked up to one tv and a mini-fi stero system hooked up to the other.
If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system?
N/A
What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier?
My HT audio budget was about $2000
Contest Questions:
How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? 2
Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? No, but a small music only system is likely.
If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system? Stereo
What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier? Undefined at this time.
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How many TVs do you have in your house?
1
How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)?
None
Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year?
Yes
If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system?
Surround Sound
What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier?
Speakers = $2500-3000
Receiver = $400-1200
Total budget = $2900 - $4200
Contest Questions:
1. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
2. How many of these TVs have external speaker systems (something other than the speakers included in the TV)? 1
3. Do you plan on adding external speakers to a TV in your home sometime this year? Yes
4. If so, will it be a surround sound system or a stereo sound system? Haven't decided yet. (bedroom - most likely start 2.1 then expand)
5. What is your budget for each set of speakers, including speakers and amplifier? Less than $1000. Much less if possible.
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