NFBT-Home Theatre and Stereo Systems

[PostalChief]

Okay, all of you video and audiophiles out there. I could use some input about selecting the right system for my home. Now, mind you, I'm an old school stereophonic freak from waaay back and have finally decided to get rid of my ancient system. (Carver amps, Klipsch studio loudspeakers etc.)
I'm ready to delve into the realm of DVD and 5-channel surround sound systems. I have a modest sized living room (approx 14' x14') and really don't need a lot of volume output. Any particular brands or types of systems that truly jump out beyond the others?

I realize it's a matter of just shopping around and listening to each system myself, but I do value the broad spectrum of experience that the members of this BB have. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[svuba]

JC, Shakes;

Have either of you listened to any of the Sunfire True Subwoofer series by Bob Carver? I absolutely Love the design, and the reviews I have seen have been excellent. Any thoughts?

I really like the small size of this box, and it looks really tight.

[Baby Lee]

For its size, the True Sub is really amazing. It gets amazing excursion on the speakers and radiators and can really move some sound waves across the room. A couple of drawbacks, both related to improper setup. First, it can get boomy and tend towards 'one-note' if not properly placed. Second, it really needs something to weight it down, or it has been known to 'walk' across the floor.
Amazing as it is, I think you pay a premium for fitting all that power into such a small footprint. If space is at a premium, this is [IMO] the gold standard. If you can spare a little extra space, you can squeeze out a few more SPLs for a few less $$ with other designs, or DIY [doing it yourself].

BTW, with the internet as a resource, DIY is less intimidating then it sounds. Read some articles on design principles, find out where the good prices on raw drivers and used amps are, get some shareware volume calculators, and pull out the old power tools.

Then again you can go off the deep end.

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[shakesthecat]

svuba,
IMO, Sunfire makes excellent products. The True Subs are engineering marvals. To produce that much base from a 11 square inch enclosure is mind blowing, not to mention earth shaking. I LIKE earth shaking!

BTW Postal, Sunfire is designed and owned by Bob Carver. Yeah, THAT Carver.

People living along fault lines and in avalanche prone areas, should NOT be allowed to purchase these.

[Stryker]

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