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dcwhitney2
Audiophyte
I have been around audio for years - wouldn't rate my knowledge as "audiophile" but and not audio ignorant. I would like some advice on an issue that I have.
I was looking to install a simple, mid-range 5.1 or 6.1 system that will eventually be replaced and moved out of the main room when I get the funds to do it "right". It will probably go to my home office so a good balance of music and theater is important. My goal was to stay under $1000 total. I chose JBL, E90 towers, E10 surrounds, EC35 center and powered by Yamaha 5830. Still researching the sub...
My main issue with the Yami is that when we rip it (my wife loves to rip music) it gets red-hot and clips out. When restarted it gives a "check speaker wires" message. My wiring is perfect. Yamaha tech said that driving that unit from -20 to 0 is pushing it too hard and that I need to upgrade for more power. At 110 WPC I find that hard to believe. I am also not satisfied with the sound - it seems hard and not as rich as some of the other units that I have heard. I do love the speakers for the money!
I plan to ebay this unit and buy a higher line ew or used receiver in the $300 - $400 range.
1) Does anyone have recomendations on units that are powerful and have a richer, more natural sound? Something I could find on ebay used or even a new alternative that would be in that range and do the job. An adjustable cross over for would be a bonus as well as an internal fan (no big deal to hook up one externally if needed though...)
2) Also - any recs on a sub? Looking for crisp sound rather than just magnitude. Would like to stay in the $200 - $250 range. Also willing to ebay used for a higher line model.
Thanks so much for your suggestions.
I was looking to install a simple, mid-range 5.1 or 6.1 system that will eventually be replaced and moved out of the main room when I get the funds to do it "right". It will probably go to my home office so a good balance of music and theater is important. My goal was to stay under $1000 total. I chose JBL, E90 towers, E10 surrounds, EC35 center and powered by Yamaha 5830. Still researching the sub...
My main issue with the Yami is that when we rip it (my wife loves to rip music) it gets red-hot and clips out. When restarted it gives a "check speaker wires" message. My wiring is perfect. Yamaha tech said that driving that unit from -20 to 0 is pushing it too hard and that I need to upgrade for more power. At 110 WPC I find that hard to believe. I am also not satisfied with the sound - it seems hard and not as rich as some of the other units that I have heard. I do love the speakers for the money!
I plan to ebay this unit and buy a higher line ew or used receiver in the $300 - $400 range.
1) Does anyone have recomendations on units that are powerful and have a richer, more natural sound? Something I could find on ebay used or even a new alternative that would be in that range and do the job. An adjustable cross over for would be a bonus as well as an internal fan (no big deal to hook up one externally if needed though...)
2) Also - any recs on a sub? Looking for crisp sound rather than just magnitude. Would like to stay in the $200 - $250 range. Also willing to ebay used for a higher line model.
Thanks so much for your suggestions.
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