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argeebee · 2005-06-20, 01:30 PM

I'm ready to purchase the components for my HT, but I thought I would let you experts give your opinions on the equipment and any information on where I could get good prices prior to actually laying down the dollars.

Panasonic PT AE 700U Projector
Perfect VU Elite Motorized Screen (82" Diagonal)
JVC 8040 Receiver
Paradigm Cinema 110 5.1 Speaker System

Room will be 16' X 17' with a 7'6" white acoustic tile ceiling, berber carpet with thick underlay, dark beige walls
Throw distance will be approx 13'
Main seating around 9.5' from screen.

Any help you could give would be appreciated.

Thanks!

RNAChemist · 2005-06-21, 10:53 PM

I cant comment on the other equipment, but I have a JVC 7030 receiver and think its fantastic. It is the model under the 8030 (last years 8040) and has almost the same features. Its by no means of audiophile quality and a lot of guys here would probably say there are better for similar money, but I stand by mine and absolutely love the sound that comes out with my new athena speaker system!!

argeebee · 2005-06-22, 12:32 AM

Thanks. Any idea on prices?

DavidY · 2005-06-22, 01:19 AM

Personally, I would try a different receiver. JVC is a mass market brand like the Sony DE series, Kenwood to name a few. Except for a limited number, most mass market receivers are quite weak in sound quality.

What's your budget for a receiver? Good receiver brands include Denon, Marantz, Sony ES, Yamaha, Pioneer Elite. For a budget priced receiver, the Pioneer 1015TX may be considered. It's predecessor, the 1014, was well regarded at it's price point. At a much lower price point, I've seen the Panasonic XR50 clearance priced at $250.

Also, I suggest upping your speakers to at least either the Paradigm Atoms x 2 (or Titans plus Atoms) and the matching centre, CC-170 I think. The Monitor series is the next step for Paradigm. My favourite is the Paradigm Reference Studio series. I have been very happy with my Studio/60, Studio/20 and CC-450, all V.1. The top of the line Paradigm Reference Signature series is sure sweet....hopefully, my next speaker.

Dave

farscaper · 2005-06-22, 10:46 AM

I agree with DavidY. Do the speaker upgrade.
To add another receiver option, look at the Yamaha RX-V1500 or the 2500 if you can use a 2nd zone.

argeebee · 2005-06-22, 06:39 PM

Thanks. Have you guys actually tried the Cinema 110 package? Just wondering why I should upgrade those.

As for the receiver, being the heart of the system, I am thinking of getting higher quality. I do have use for 2 different zones - the HT room and the rest of the house (which has in-ceiling speakers with individual volume controls). I would like to be able to play 5.1 movies in the HT room while simultaneously playing stereo CDs in the rest of the house. My local purchase choices are limited since I live in a small community. Therefore, I am now looking at either the:

Pioneer Elite VSX 56txi ($1600 before haggling)
Harmon Cardon AVR 435 ($1499 " " )
or the Onkyo TXSR 702 ($1259 " ")

Which of these would be best for the price?

Thanks again.

2005-06-20, 01:30 PM	#1
argeebee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 28	Home Theatre Audio Setup I'm ready to purchase the components for my HT, but I thought I would let you experts give your opinions on the equipment and any information on where I could get good prices prior to actually laying down the dollars. Panasonic PT AE 700U Projector Perfect VU Elite Motorized Screen (82" Diagonal) JVC 8040 Receiver Paradigm Cinema 110 5.1 Speaker System Room will be 16' X 17' with a 7'6" white acoustic tile ceiling, berber carpet with thick underlay, dark beige walls Throw distance will be approx 13' Main seating around 9.5' from screen. Any help you could give would be appreciated. Thanks!

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2005-06-21, 10:53 PM	#2
RNAChemist Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 2,106	I cant comment on the other equipment, but I have a JVC 7030 receiver and think its fantastic. It is the model under the 8030 (last years 8040) and has almost the same features. Its by no means of audiophile quality and a lot of guys here would probably say there are better for similar money, but I stand by mine and absolutely love the sound that comes out with my new athena speaker system!!

2005-06-22, 12:32 AM	#3
argeebee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 28	Thanks. Any idea on prices?

2005-06-22, 01:19 AM	#4
DavidY Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Alberta, Canada Posts: 627	Personally, I would try a different receiver. JVC is a mass market brand like the Sony DE series, Kenwood to name a few. Except for a limited number, most mass market receivers are quite weak in sound quality. What's your budget for a receiver? Good receiver brands include Denon, Marantz, Sony ES, Yamaha, Pioneer Elite. For a budget priced receiver, the Pioneer 1015TX may be considered. It's predecessor, the 1014, was well regarded at it's price point. At a much lower price point, I've seen the Panasonic XR50 clearance priced at $250. Also, I suggest upping your speakers to at least either the Paradigm Atoms x 2 (or Titans plus Atoms) and the matching centre, CC-170 I think. The Monitor series is the next step for Paradigm. My favourite is the Paradigm Reference Studio series. I have been very happy with my Studio/60, Studio/20 and CC-450, all V.1. The top of the line Paradigm Reference Signature series is sure sweet....hopefully, my next speaker. Dave

2005-06-22, 10:46 AM	#5
farscaper Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 142	I agree with DavidY. Do the speaker upgrade. To add another receiver option, look at the Yamaha RX-V1500 or the 2500 if you can use a 2nd zone.

2005-06-22, 06:39 PM	#6
argeebee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 28	Thanks. Have you guys actually tried the Cinema 110 package? Just wondering why I should upgrade those. As for the receiver, being the heart of the system, I am thinking of getting higher quality. I do have use for 2 different zones - the HT room and the rest of the house (which has in-ceiling speakers with individual volume controls). I would like to be able to play 5.1 movies in the HT room while simultaneously playing stereo CDs in the rest of the house. My local purchase choices are limited since I live in a small community. Therefore, I am now looking at either the: Pioneer Elite VSX 56txi ($1600 before haggling) Harmon Cardon AVR 435 ($1499 " " ) or the Onkyo TXSR 702 ($1259 " ") Which of these would be best for the price? Thanks again.