two questions regarding Sierra 2ex speakers

[racrawford65]

really? OK, but I could swear the software pulled in a cal file when I setup my AVM 70.

if you were using the mic from the 60, then yes it would probably ask for a cal file (or serial number of mic) - I don't recall as it's been awhile. On the 70, I think it just asks you to select a mic.

[curtis]

if you were using the mic from the 60, then yes it would probably ask for a cal file (or serial number of mic) - I don't recall as it's been awhile. On the 70, I think it just asks you to select a mic.

I used the mic that came with the 70. No worries, it is all working fine.

[racrawford65]

Cool

[SunByrne]

I own both a pair of EXv2 and LXs. Let me be clear: they are both great speakers, so it's not like it'd be a bad choice to get the EXs.

That said, if I were building a new HT where I was choosing between LX and EX, I'd get the LX. This is partly due to vertical directivity but really because I think the LX is just better for HT and for most music, regardless of directivity. The mids are a little better on the LX, and the midbass slam is definitely better on the LX, which for HT is something I want. I do like the EXs better for some things, mostly acoustic music, like classical—nothing beats those RAAL tweeters for violins—but if you are, as you said, ominivores, I think the LX is the better all-around music speaker and the clear choice for HT. Plus they're a little cheaper, which is nice when you're buying six of them.

Six? Not seven? Yep. Take the money you saved on the other six and get a Horizon center if you can fit it. I know there are a lot of recommendations to get exactly the same 7 in the base layer, but trust me, you want a Horizon for the center channel if you can swing it space-wise. It's a bit of a monster but it sounds glorious, particularly for voices, which is what you want your center for.

Just my $.02.

[Linda]

Thanks for expanding on your thoughts. Between that and some other reading I've done, the LX does seem the better choice for me. The Horizon does seem like a fantastic choice for a center. Putting it in would require removing the table under the television (it's wall mounted) and finding a short stand where I could angle it up some. It's likely going to take us a few months to put this all together but we'll start with a pair of LX's and go on from there.

Hopefully Dave can chime in on which particular Sonance in-ceiling he favors. Their website leaves a lot to be desired in terms of understanding their products...but those will be the last to go in so I have some time to get that figured out.

[merrymaid520]

I have 4 sonance vp66r’s for Atmos with my ELX towers and horizon …they sound very good and match very well sound wise with the ascends. Plus you can rotate the tweeter too.

[Linda]

I have 4 sonance vp66r’s for Atmos with my ELX towers and horizon …they sound very good and match very well sound wise with the ascends. Plus you can rotate the tweeter too.

Thanks so much for that info! I've got an order for the first two LX's in. If we like those then we'll place an order for the rest. Honestly, it's hard to imagine that we won't. Hopefully I can find a local installer for the ceiling speakers as nobody, including me, wants me crawling around an attic.

Now, off to learn about those in-ceiling speakers!

[davef]

I have 4 sonance vp66r’s for Atmos with my ELX towers and horizon …they sound very good and match very well sound wise with the ascends. Plus you can rotate the tweeter too.

Yes, the Sonance VP66 are a very good choice.

[racrawford65]

looks like best buy has the vp66r on clearance at the moment.

[Linda]

Thanks, Dave, for that confirmation regarding the VP66R speakers! And, racraword65, thanks for the heads up regarding Best Buy!

I see my speakers are shipping out today. Now I have to impatiently sit until they arrive.