Does this have better sound quality than the SCHTB15? The price for this is $100 more than the SCHTB15. I was wanting to know which I should buy. The floor shaking effect is not needed - or wanted. If that's what I'm gaining with the extra $100, I'll take the SCHTB15 over this. Any thoughts on this? Does this have better sound quality than the SCHTB15? The price for this is $100 more than the SCHTB15. I was wanting to know which I should buy. The floor shaking effect is not needed - or... » Read More Does this have better sound quality than the SCHTB15? The price for this is $100 more than the SCHTB15. I was wanting to know which I should buy. The floor shaking effect is not needed - or wanted. If that's what I'm gaining with the extra $100, I'll take the SCHTB15 over this. Any thoughts on this? « Show Less
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I ended up ordering the SC HTB520 Sound Bar with the Wireless Subwoofer from Amazon for $252.95 to be added to my new Panasonic Viera 55" Plasma TC--P55GT31 (bundled with Skype camera, Blu-ray, pair of 3D glasses, and Avatar). I'll know in a few days if it was a good choice or not.
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My TV is only 26". I presume this doesn't detach like the SCHTB15 into two seperate speakers...which means one would probably want to put this under their TV...perhaps when you get it, you could let me know what you think about that prospect with a 26"er?
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Me three. I live in Japan and the Z623 set are nearly half the cost of the soundsticks.I'm a little worried that the bass will be too powerful for a Japanese apartment but if it sounds good dialed down then I'm willing to go for them.Ben
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I only have the XT1 at home... My guess would be that the CT370/600 with separate subwoofer would sound be better. The main reason is that if you can separate the sound frequency ranges and have dedicated speakers (i.e. subwoofer), the the sound quality is likely to be better. Also separate subwoofers have their own amplifiers which would give more "thump" to the low sound frequencies. It all depends on what you are looking for. I bought the XT1 for convenience and aesthetically pleasing --my wife did not want separate speakers and wires showing in our living room TV. I have an amplifier and 5 speakers in basement TV and they sound much better than XT1. But the basement is my territory and I have more space -it's dedicated to watch movies, while the living room for casual TV watching while making dinner, before breakfast, etc. It all depends on what you want and how much you are willing to spend. I hope this helps you.
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From a technical standpoint I really don't know. Their are side by side video comparisons on Gaming sites like IGN. I didn't compare them side by side, but I have a 46" 1080p Sony display that was 'the best" 5 years ago and 7.1 Surround sound. I felt the combination of the sound especially through the new Dual Shock speaker and the enhanced visuals was more immersive. I'm afraid this is very subjective. I also used a gift card so I didn't feel the price in the same way. I reccomend $40 is a good price point to wait for if you've already purchased on PS3. I definitely highly reccomend it if you've never played it on another platform. From a technical standpoint I really don't know. Their are side by side video comparisons on Gaming sites like IGN. I didn't compare them side by side, but I have a 46" 1080p Sony display that was 'the best" 5 years ago and 7.1 Surround sound. I felt the combination of the sound especially through the new Dual Shock speaker and the enhanced visuals was more immersive. I'm afraid this is very subjective. I also used a gift card so I didn't feel the price in the same way. I reccomend $40 is a good price point to wait for if you've already purchased on PS3. I definitely highly... » Read More From a technical standpoint I really don't know. Their are side by side video comparisons on Gaming sites like IGN. I didn't compare them side by side, but I have a 46" 1080p Sony display that was 'the best" 5 years ago and 7.1 Surround sound. I felt the combination of the sound especially through the new Dual Shock speaker and the enhanced visuals was more immersive. I'm afraid this is very subjective. I also used a gift card so I didn't feel the price in the same way. I reccomend $40 is a good price point to wait for if you've already purchased on PS3. I definitely highly reccomend it if you've never played it on another platform. « Show Less
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I would say that the T15 is probably the more accurate and musical, plus, it's a hell of a bargain. They can be found on sale for $50... THE PAIR!! They just sound great. They are slightly warm in my room... most likely the room itself causing the issue. Judicious use of tone controls correct this for me. The amount of musical enjoyment for so little money, You can't go wrong. The build of construction, fit and finish, and looks, especially with the grills off make these even more attractive.
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Dan, keep looking and you will find the Saffire for less than the PreSonus 24/96. Personally, I was focused on getting the Saffire Pro 40 and was monitoring the price every day here in Amazon. Found an awesome deal, pulled the trigger and never looked back. This is my current interface and my next upgrade is to pair it with an OctoPre from Focusrite. Can't go wrong with Focusrite.
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As an audio engineer, I can personally tell the difference between the two models. However, to the untrained ear of a casual listener it will be very difficult to notice any difference. This will also differ from person to person as every set of ears and every human brain are just a little bit different. Therefore not every human being is capable of hearing all of the frequencies being omitted from the speakers. That being said, the difference between models is their frequency range. Ask yourself these questions before making a decision : 1) Do you commonly notice a difference in the overall sound quality when listening to music on different speakers? 2) Does your listening pleasure diminish when you notice these differences? 3) Are you the kind of person that doesn't mind spending a little more money if you know that you will be getting a better quality product? If you answered yes to these questions, then I would recommend doing as I did and purchasing the 800 model. BTW, if you're "all about that bass" the 800 will also be more appealing as the main difference is the low end frequencies as they always improve with size. I hope this was helpful! Matt. W.
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Id need to know which AT cans you were talking about. The cheap AT cans I take with me to monitor ENG interviews are just as good as my BeatsPro for that application. They fall apart when compared in a studio mixing setting where I expect to hear all of the frequencies with no distortion. Beats are known for low end response so they rock for hip-hop/rap/funk. I listen to a lot of film score and jazz on them too. Again, its tough for me to say with certainty that BeatsPros are superior to AT headphones as my AT's cost less than $50 and are for a very specific use. I am btw an AT user for microphones and am a fan of their quality. Id need to know which AT cans you were talking about. The cheap AT cans I take with me to monitor ENG interviews are just as good as my BeatsPro for that application. They fall apart when compared in a studio mixing setting where I expect to hear all of the frequencies with no distortion. Beats are known for low end response so they rock for hip-hop/rap/funk. I listen to a lot of film score and jazz on them too. Again, its tough for me to say with certainty that BeatsPros are superior to AT headphones as my AT's cost less than $50 and are for a very specific use. I am btw an AT user for... » Read More Id need to know which AT cans you were talking about. The cheap AT cans I take with me to monitor ENG interviews are just as good as my BeatsPro for that application. They fall apart when compared in a studio mixing setting where I expect to hear all of the frequencies with no distortion. Beats are known for low end response so they rock for hip-hop/rap/funk. I listen to a lot of film score and jazz on them too. Again, its tough for me to say with certainty that BeatsPros are superior to AT headphones as my AT's cost less than $50 and are for a very specific use. I am btw an AT user for microphones and am a fan of their quality. « Show Less
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Unfortunately I don't have much information to help because I'm considering the purchase of the same system. Has your impression changed much from the original post? I enjoy classical music but don't know much about different audio outputs and quality differentiators. Is there a better system at a similar price that you know of? Thanks for any additional thoughts.
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hi! i now there is the "B" version that doesnt have as good noice cancellation as this one...could you tell me if is this the right version that i want?
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I cannot tell you if it is better sound, but I bought 3 of these slims and they look really nice being the same. I am also very pleased with the sound. Lastly I had been looking at one of the more expensive active center speakers from Martin Logan - but they were $1500-$2000. I am sure that would have been sounding better but at a much higher price.
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I think it's better. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bass thumping speaker. However if you want balanced quality sound for a fair price, this is a good buy.
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I have two of the VE-12's in a room that is 18' x 26' and they are very loud. My entire house shakes from them actually. Its not so much the size of the speaker as much as it is power. My amp is 250 rms per channel. The 15" model will merely give you slightly lower bass response. 12's are the perfect balance in my opinion, I had 15's in the room previously and these give much better all around sound.
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None is better than the other. Both units will rattle anything in its sonic path. I would recommend anti-vibration pads on any decor that is vertical. At his price range, you can't go wrong with either. I know from experience that Polk customer service is top notch. I haven't dealt with Klipsch customer service so far.
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The Ks have a much better soundstage and crystal clear midrange, the Qs not as clean, equalized for more mass-market appeal. Have owned both (sold the Q) and for my money it's no contest.
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I like mine. It performs well and, in my opinion, it's worth the money. However, if you're expecting the kind of sound described in your question, I think you are going to have to spend more money for something more powerful. Good luck.
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DSP version has studio monitor emulation feature for headphone mixing, which is pretty cool. This is the version I have. Apart from that, they are exactly the same. I'd say get DSP. No reason to pay more for less. Looks like this one is sold through Proaudiostar, and the other is direct through amazon. Different sellers would account for different pricing, probably.