340M, 340C and 170s are being delivered.
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OK ... Running home to greet UPS
340M, 340C and 170s are being delivered.
Khoi
Last edited by khoi911; 07-27-2005 at 11:59 AM.
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Brown can bring such joy and occasionally such annoyance. Let's root for the joy. Congrats.
David
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OK .. Where the hell is UPS?
I have some time to kill waiting for UPS so I will start my evaluation with some background info:
Powering my system is a NAD surround sound receiver model T761. This SSR is rated at 85 watts into 5 channels (continuously) and 116 watts into 2 channels (stereo) both in 8-ohms. My source is a sony DVP-NS400D player. Nothing special about this player. I hope to replace it with either the Denon 2910 or the new Denon 1920 as both of these players have SACD and DVD-audio capability.
Currently my surround speakers consist of the Klipsch Quintet Micro Theater. An online review can be found here >> http://gear.ign.com/articles/307/307120p1.html.
This system comes with a sub but 4 weeks ago I purchased a SVS 20-39PC+ and the SVS just simply blows away the Klipsch sub. I like the the Klipsch Quintet Micro Theater system but I think it is made for smaller to medium rooms. Overall it is an excellent starter system.
For music, I have an old pair of polks (bookshelf monitor system model 4.5) that I purchased in 1987 right before going off to college. I love these speakers. Great great mids and good highs. I am axious to see how the 340s will compare.
I will take pictures of all my speakers and compare and I will do this as soon as UPS shows up with my 340m, 340c and 170s.
BTW, I am selling the Klipsch Quintet Micro Theater system if anyone is interested. I am anal about my toys so these speakers do not have a single scratch on them. I have the original box and all paperwork so email me privately if you are interested.
Will post more when my ascends arrive.
Last edited by khoi911; 07-27-2005 at 08:53 PM.
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You didn't hear? UPS went on strike earlier today.
-curtis
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I think you will like the Ascend/NAD combo, I have a T752 and have been very happy for over 2 years. Keep us posted, always exciting to get a new users perspective.
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Very Funny!
Well UPS finally arrives and I was his last stop. Can someone tell me how to post photos to this site? I tried clicking "manage attachments" below but it never uploads my pics. What gives?Originally Posted by curtis
Ok ... Will be back later after I unpack them and hook them up.
Khoi
p.s. I just uploaded one photo of the box to my site >> http://www.eatpho.com/box1.jpg. Ok I have some work to do. Be back later.
Last edited by khoi911; 07-27-2005 at 02:57 PM.
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Enjoy. I am sure you will. I have had my 340m's for about a week now. EAGERLY awaiting UPS to come and drop off my new 340c on Monday.
The Ascend 340's are awesome. VERy happy with my purchase.
Too bad I have to wait until monday for the center, my SVS 16-46PC+ is arriving Friday
Last edited by mboy; 07-27-2005 at 03:08 PM.
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YOU WILL LOVE YOUR SVS SUB! Rent some movies and prepare yourself. Any LOTR movies will simply take on another dimension when played through SVSEnjoy. I am sure you will. I have had my 340m's for about a week now. EAGERLY awaiting UPS to come and drop off my new 340c on Monday.
The Ascend 340's are awesome. VERy happy with my purchase.
Too bad I have to wait until monday for the center, my SVS 16-46PC+ is arriving Friday
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Looking for BIG upgrade from my Dayton 10". Probably won't have time to BFD it this weekend, but will certainly calibrate (with PIO MCACC) over the weekend, then when I BFD it, tweak it with the SPL meter.
I am in an Apt, so this should pressurize the room nicely even tho the 16-46PC+ does not have the Sheer SPL of one of the smaller cylinders.
Can't wait, never heard/felt 13hz bass before -)
Incredibles DVD hear I come!
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So I finally got a chance to unbox the 340M, 340C and 170s. Here are some photos >> www.eatpho.com/stereo. The other speakers in the photos are my Klipsch and Polks. I just wanted to compare them side by side.
Anyway, all speakers were double boxed. I had a close call when I was removing the 340M from their box because the bottom of the inner box was not taped. So when I was lifting out the inner box, the 340 started to fall out but I caught it before it slammed onto my garage floor. I am sure this was an honest mistake during shipping so no worries. Dave can I have a free T-shirt or something?
The 340s are heavy. A lot heavier than I expected. All speakers seem well constructed and the bland black finish as described by others do not seem so bland to me. I like the looks of them.
Ok, I need to get away from the computer and listen to some music. The 340M are hooked up and 1st cd on the list is Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. I will share my thoughts later.
Khoi
Last edited by khoi911; 07-27-2005 at 09:30 PM.
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