quick quest.

[wessyb]

Hi guys i have one quick question. I have a pair of jbl stadium floorstanders but now have the opportunity to change to a slightly used pair of paradigm phantoms. How do they both compare? Do i make the change? Have to decide by thursday. Thanks much

I have Denon 3806
pair energy c-r3 surrounds(recently)
infinity center channel and
awaiting my pb10-nsd
Room about 11' * 14'

 

[Seth=L]

The JBLs better mate with your center channel, assuming the center channel has ceramic type tweeters.

The Phantoms are alright and I would prefer them to the JBLs, but the JBLs are more efficient. I don't really enjoy listening to the Performance series, not really a sit back and listen to music type of speaker IMO, then again I would say the same about the JBLs, not trying to be offensive.

How are you getting the Phantoms?

 

[wessyb]

well a friend of mine has them in storage and decided to sell them. I agree with u about the jbl's; not the best to sit and listen for long, but tell me seth what can i get for about $600? i like klipsch and paradigm. I will upgrade my center to match also.

 

[Seth=L]

If you are going that route try to get into the Monitor series of the Paradigm, they are easier to listen to for me.

 

[wessyb]

Thanks very much. I'll see what they cost. I really need to get some smooth sounds from my system.

 

[Seth=L]

I would ask about the Onix X-Series speakers from those that have experiance with them. Most people seem to describe them as fairly accurate without being bright/harsh. And I will say this, they have the most sophisticated look of any speaker in it's price range and above. The floor standing MTM speakers are only about $500 after shipping I think, and they are stunning.

 

[wessyb]

Never given those any thought, but i am so open to suggestions. thanx. Can u send me a link to those speakers?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

www.av123.com

Never given those any thought, but i am so open to suggestions. thanx. Can u send me a link to those speakers?

 

[BarryDVD]

Could someone please answer my simple question?.....I didn't want to start a new thread over it+ my level of A/V ignorance isn't attractive, lol.

If you have a DVD player that has either coaxial or optical output, can you plug the coaxial straight into a set of 5.1 speakers without having a A/V receiver?