Hello all -- New member here who is looking to build a budget system. I'm no audiophile, but definitely a lover of high quality audio. I've just finished up graduate school and have moved into a new apartment with an 19x11 living room. It is rectangular in shape, and opens up into kitchen and dining room (no doorways in between).
After extensive research I've decided that I want to go with a stereo 2.0 or 2.1 setup, mainly for music and light movie/tv watching. I listen to country, jazz, blues, rock, and occasional metal. I've decided on the Yamaha A-S500 for the integrated amp, and need to decide on speakers. My main considerations are:
NHT SuperOne 2.1 without Sub ($300)
NHT SuperOne 2.1 with Super8 Sub (package deal $450)
NHT SuperZero 2.1 with Super8 Sub (package deal $530)
These speakers will be on stands and placed roughly 7 feet from listener.
I'm considering the SuperOne 2.1 pair without Sub becuase I'd prefer to go without a sub if possible, but I imagine I will want one (as all my previous systems have had one). The package deals at NHT allow me to pick up the whole package at a $150 discount so I'm willing to jump in with their sub at that price.
Specs:
SuperOne 2.1
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System Type - Acoustic Suspension, 2 way, 7.3L internal volume.
Cabinet Size (H/W/D)- (11.6”) x (7.25”) x (8.5”)
Shipping Box Dimensions - 14.75” x 10.25” x 11.8”
Cabinet Material - 16mm MDF with .5 mm vinyl laminate exterior.
Speaker Weight - 9.1 lbs
Tweeter - 1” soft dome
Woofer - 6.5” paper cone
Magnetically shielded - No
Frequency Response - 56Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity - 86dB
Impedance - 8 ohms nominal, 5.3 ohms minimum
Crossover: 2.4kHz, 12dB/oct. low pass, 18dB high pass
Power Handling: 125W
Superzero 2.1
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System Type - Acoustic Suspension 2 way, 2.4L
Cabinet Size (H/W/D)- (9”)228.4mm x (5.5”)139mm x (5”)127.7mm
Shipping Box Dimensions - 11.6” x 7.9” x 7.8”
(295mm x 200mm x 197mm)
Cabinet Material - 12mm MDF with .5 mm vinyl laminate exterior
Speaker Weight - 5.8 lbs (2.6kg)
Tweeter - 1” soft dome
Woofer - 4.5” paper cone
Frequency Response - -3dB 85Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity - 87dB
Impedance - 8 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms min
Crossover: 2kHz, 12dB/oct. high and low-pass
Power Handling: 75W
Super8 Sub (included with package)
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Cabinet Material: 15mm MDF with 0.5mm vinyl laminate
Product Weight (pounds): 18.2 lbs. (8.3 kg)
Woofer: 8” paper cone long throw
Frequency Response: -3dB 37Hz - 210Hz, -10dB 30Hz
Distortion: <1% above 65Hz 1W equivalent
Peak output @1M: 112dB @65Hz, 106dB @40Hz
Amplifier Power: 110W, 4 ohms, 0.5% THD
Amplifier Type: BASH
Inputs: LFE RCA, L and R RCA and (speaker) high level
Inputs: L and R RCA line, L and R Speaker Level, USB (for wireless signal and power)
Outputs: L and R Speaker Level (HP filter 6dB/Oct 100Hz @ 8 ohms)
Adjustable Low Pass: 60-150Hz
Phase: 0-180 degrees 2 position switched
EQ: Music/Movie (0dB, +3dB @58Hz)
My main question:
If I go with the package deal am I better off going with the SuperZero 2.1 package or SuperOne 2.1 package? Is the SuperOne 2.1 package worth 80 dollars extra?
Will I really notice the difference between the SuperZero and SuperOne with the sub there? The SuperOne runs 125w RMS, while the SuperZero runs 75w RMS. The Yamaha outputs 85RMS, and thus should provide adequete power for both.
Any thoughts? On NHT? Suggestions?
