Need new speakers not sure on approach

**Dwight Angus** · **07-29-09, 06:58 PM**

After much deliberation I have decided on the SVS 7.2 speaker system as follows:

2 MTS-01's
4 MBS-01's
1 MCS-01
2 PB13-Ultras
1 AS-EQ1 (not sure on availability)

I am in the process of working out details with Sonic Boom.

This should give me a huge audio improvement over the Mirage Inceiling speakers and the 2 Paradigm pw2100's subs currently in use.

A couple of questions:

1)|The centre channel will be located below the screen. I only have 22 inches of space from the floor to the bottom edge of screen border. SVS do not have a stand low enough to accomodate the centre channel while remaining below the screen. They are looking for alternatives. Does anyone have a similar setup and if so, how did you resolve it?

2)Looks like speaker impedance is 6 ohms. I am not familiar with this. Can someone tell me what effect this will have vs In-ceilings at 8 ohms?

**tonyvdb** · **07-29-09, 09:07 PM**

The ohms will not affect the sound, it just means that they require a little more power to make them get to the same volume however they are very efficient speakers and you wont even notice in fact given your going away from in ceiling you will have much better dynamics and channel separation.
Use the 8ohm setting on the receiver.

**Dwight Angus** · **07-30-09, 01:27 PM**

Thats good news Tony as I was hoping to reuse existing electronics to drive the MTS system.

**KptKrunch** · **07-30-09, 05:05 PM**

Two Ultra's - WOW. That's going to be sweet. I, like Tony, have an Ultra and it is a fabulous subwoofer. I would agree that $ for $ it could be one of the best buy's you can make.

The SVS Speakers I've read mixed reviews on, but that was for music (lacking in some mid range but these were against some other much nicer speakers) but as this is an H/T room you should be fine, and a lot cheaper than what has caught my eye lately, which are the Catalyst's from Seaton sound - each speaker is tri-amped (1000 watts total - D class) and it's supposed to be one of the best h/t speakers out there at any price, but at $3200 EACH speaker - they better be (that's more than an Ultra). Would be interested in getting your feedback once the SVS speakers are setup (it's certainly a much cheaper route for me

).

**tonyvdb** · **07-30-09, 05:34 PM**

Trust me Dwight, you will be the envy of the neighborhood with that setup. 2 ultras is going to be huge and really fill out the bottom end. I'm jealous.
I'm going to start charging SVS a referral fee as I've steared may people in their direction.

**Dwight Angus** · **07-30-09, 05:37 PM**

Yeah I read those reviews and as I will use the SVS speakers exclusively for movies I thought it was a good choice.

My budget is tight so I picked a speaker system that had decent reviews and allowed me financially to afford 2 ultras. I actually expect a bigger improvement from the MTS-01 speakers compared to the Ultras as I am currently using In-ceiling speakers. Acoustics are difficult to control on the ceiling and lacks a decent sound stage. My existing subs are Paradigm PW2100's. Don't get me wrong the Ultras will be amazing and will be a huge step up but MTS-01's beat the in-ceilings in every category not even close.

Yes I will provide feedback so you can decide which direction is better for you.

Cheers
Dwight

**Dwight Angus** · **07-30-09, 05:58 PM**

Yeah Tony

The MTS-01's were not even on my radar screen until you mentioned them. Everything I have read is very positive and given the price point it was hard to overlook them and you get the 45 day grace period so no downside risk. Anyway thanks for your help I really appreciate it as I really had no clue as to how to proceed to narrowing down my choices.

cheers
Dwight

**Dwight Angus** · **08-20-09, 07:06 PM**

Much to my surprise my better half has reconsidered the timing of my speaker upgrade. The good news is she still supports the upgrade just not right now. I will have to wait until some home renovation projects are completed before I can proceed. Stayed tuned.

**Dwight Angus** · **08-26-09, 03:12 PM**

I am pleased to report that my better half has reconsidered (after a tough negotiation) and has agreed to proceed with the speaker upgrade. I am working out delivery dates with Sonic boom but it looks like 2 weeks from today. Not yet confirmed.

Now the work begins. I need to rewire the HT and hide all wiring behind the existing drywall. Remember I have Inceilings and a tech room that is located in a different room in the basement. This should be fun and I don't have alot of spare time over the next few weeks. I will probably get the speakers before the wiring is complete.

I enjoy a challenge.

**tonyvdb** · **08-26-09, 04:08 PM**

Glad to hear, I am sure you will enjoy them.

**Dwight Angus** · **08-26-09, 04:55 PM**

Thanks Tony. Yes I am looking forward to replacing those inceilings. As I mentioned above the speakers maybe sitting in boxes for a while until I have the time to rewire the room. My wifes decision surprised me as I would have started the wiring sooner.

**Dwight Angus** · **09-01-09, 12:53 PM**

Good news

According to Sonic Boom my gear should be here tomorrow.

Can't wait

**tonyvdb** · **09-01-09, 02:15 PM**

do I see a sick day being taken

**Dwight Angus** · **09-01-09, 03:03 PM**

Did you mean sick day or sick days. Actually I am on vacation this week purely coincidental that the timing worked out as well as it did. Now the bad news, I messed up my back cleaning out the garage and I can't lift anything heavy. Fortunately my neighbour is going to help me get all the gear into the basement. The AS-EQ1 is held up in customs and may not be here tomorrow. No rush as I still have to rewire the HT before I can install anything.

**DougMac** · **09-01-09, 04:21 PM**

Quote:

Dwight Angus wrote:

I messed up my back cleaning out the garage and I can't lift anything heavy. Fortunately my neighbour is going to help me get all the gear into the basement.

He's going to love you when he sees the PB13 Ultras! You better enlist a few more neighbors and have copious amounts of beer available!

**Dwight Angus** · **09-01-09, 06:20 PM**

Yeah I recruited another neighbour since I am not going to be much help with my bad back. Beer has been taken care of. Thanks for the heads up Doug.

cheers

**Dwight Angus** · **09-03-09, 05:39 PM**

Christmas came early yesterday. I received everything as expected for the 7.2 system. The AS-EQ1 is expected on Friday. The rewiring project will start on Friday and hopefully will be completed sometime on the weekend. Looking forward to setting up the new system.

**tonyvdb** · **09-03-09, 05:43 PM**

Pictures? Have you given them a listen yet?

**Dwight Angus** · **09-03-09, 07:15 PM**

I am trying to get a software update for my vista laptop so it will recognize the camera. My digital camera is of the older variety. Once I solve that I will load some pics. I have not had a listen yet. Everything is still in boxes. I will set everything up once the HT is rewired on the weekend. Can't wait. The wiring is being delivered Saturday morning so I am in a holding pattern until then.

The delivery worked out great. Since I am within an hour of Sonic Boom an employee delivered them by pickup truck and put all the boxes in the basement with the help of my neighbours. I just nursed my sore back.

**JCD** · **09-03-09, 10:41 PM**

Oh man, the anticipation would be KILLING me.

I can't wait to hear what you think.

**Dwight Angus** · **09-04-09, 03:53 PM**

Yeah the anticipation is killing me. I took the speakers out of the boxes and was amazed with the build quality. Their solid and alot heavier then expected and the rosenut looks great and will work well in the HT. I will post some pics soon. Sonic Boom informed the AS-EQ1 was shipped today directly to me from SVS and should arrive Wednesday next week. Also the omnimount wall brackets supporting the MBS-01's will be here next week so I cannot wall mount the surrounds yet. The gold carpet spikes for the MTS-01s were missing along with the supports they screw into were missing. I should receive replacements next week. I hope to have the LCR and both subs installed this weekend but I have to finish the rewiring first.

**Dwight Angus** · **09-05-09, 09:29 AM**

I unpacked everything except the PB13's. I will unpack them in the HT when the wiring is complete and
post more pics once everything is installed.

I can't wait to hear what these puppies can do.

**tonyvdb** · **09-05-09, 11:11 AM**

Two PB13U's

I have one and it sounds fantastic I can't imagine what two will be like.

The rosenut looks really nice

**Dwight Angus** · **09-05-09, 12:09 PM**

Thanks Tony. The rosenut was a good choice and will look amazing in the HT. I am loading the pics on my old XP desk top. I gave up looking for a Vista software patch. As I mentioned above I will post more pics once installed. My wife also thought the rosenut looked amazing (bonus). I know I am rewiring but the only thing I can think of is listening to this setup with the 2 ultras.

Stayed tuned. More to come

**nova** · **09-05-09, 11:03 PM**

Wow,.. they look great. Can't wait to hear your impression of these speakers.

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