need some 5.1 advice please

[j_garcia]

Anyone know if this is true? It was on another forum I follow.

"The problem with the NHT Superzero is that they don't perform at the recommend THX crossover 80hz settings. You will have to set then at a higher crossover with the sub and this will result in a very localized sub."

Essentially, yes. Above about 120hz it becomes easier to detect where the sound is coming from, so crossing the sub higher means this is more likely.

 

[zieglj01]

Anyone know if this is true? It was on another forum I follow.

"The problem with the NHT Superzero is that they don't perform at the recommend THX crossover 80hz settings. You will have to set then at a higher crossover with the sub and this will result in a very localized sub."

HT Labs measurements
The SuperZero 2.0’s listening-window response (a five-point average of axial and +/–15-degree horizontal and vertical responses) measures +3.01/–3.03 decibels from 200 hertz to 10 kilohertz. An average of axial and +/–15-degree horizontal responses measures +3.23/–2.60 dB from 200 Hz to 10 kHz. The –3-dB point is at 110 Hz, and the –6-dB point is at 97 Hz. Impedance reaches a minimum of 6.23 ohms at 230 Hz and a phase angle of –40.53 degrees at 146 Hz.

The Cambridge Audio S30 speakers will go down low
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/CAMBS30OAK/CAMBRIDGE-AUDIO-S30-4-2-way-Bookshelf-Speakers-Pair-Dark-Oak/1.html


The Pioneer BS22 will also do good in the bass

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Anyone know if this is true? It was on another forum I follow.

"The problem with the NHT Superzero is that they don't perform at the recommend THX crossover 80hz settings. You will have to set then at a higher crossover with the sub and this will result in a very localized sub."

I owned the SZ for over 10 years and set my XO @ 100Hz. Never once had an issue. Nothing but hearsay. Gotta love the internet.

I currently set my XO to 100Hz. No issues here.

Plenty of people set their XO higher than 80Hz, like 100-120Hz. The key is having capable subs.

 

[alumiu90]

I planned to use the Superzero's as surrounds pared with a NXG Technology's NX-BAS-500 subwoofer.

Will I have a problem? I have not purchased the Superzero's yet, but it has come down to those or two Definitive Tech Promonitor 800's for my surrounds.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I planned to use the Superzero's as surrounds pared with a NXG Technology's NX-BAS-500 subwoofer.

Will I have a problem? I have not purchased the Superzero's yet, but it has come down to those or two Definitive Tech Promonitor 800's for my surrounds.

SZ would be great for surrounds.

 

[alumiu90]

Just picked up two of them for $60 each. NHT was sold out of the B stock so they are selling E stock. They claim the E stock is brand new in the box and 100% QC inspected. What I was told is that they have switched factories due to quality issues and the E stock are from previous factory, but have been 100% QC inspected and should be in excellent shape. I hope so as they are not returnable.

It was between these at $60 each and the Definitive Tech Promonitor 800's - I hope I don't regret it. I will have to figure out what cross over to set these at as that is all foreign to me.

 

[Drury]

Here's a pic of the room. Right now I am thinking of moving the TV to the left as much as I can wth the center right in front. The having a bookshelf speaker by the window on the right and the other bookshelf speaker on the left side of the fireplace. Thoughts?