Another newbie (on a very restrictive budget) discovers Martin Logan - Aeons. HoBoy! They sounded magnificent in the dealers 'ideal setting'. From reading all the forum inputs - I have a LOT to learn.
I suppose I'll start with the room which is comprised of a one car garage (concrete block) which doubles as an office, dog room and naturally features a ceramic floor for maximum accoustic reflection. It measures 11 x 8 x 18. TV is a 36" Flat screen IN the skinny far wall - mostly sticks into the laundry room.
Have a Sony STR-DA4ES 7 channel receiver, 110 watts per channel. Sony CDP-CX455 400 CD unit. For now, its quantity and random disc shuffle - we're always working on some project in the house. Direct TV for movies at night. Eventually will pick up a DVD/SACD.
Saw a set of used Ascents. Too much speaker for my limited room? Will the 7ES have enough power for these speakers (or the Aeons?)
The speakers will have to be within 2' of the TV wall. At maximum width (11') one speaker will be in front of the open doorway to the laundry room. I can put sound absorbing materials behind the other.
Good googa mooga! I can't believe the discussion on cabling! Suggestions?
Looking ahead, am I better off to get the Cinema and Scripts or the Theater as the next step? Or do I move the Aeon's to the rear and get Ascent's?
Appreciate any insight and enlightment regarding my dilema.
Thanx in advance and Happy New Year to one and all!
The Captain
I suppose I'll start with the room which is comprised of a one car garage (concrete block) which doubles as an office, dog room and naturally features a ceramic floor for maximum accoustic reflection. It measures 11 x 8 x 18. TV is a 36" Flat screen IN the skinny far wall - mostly sticks into the laundry room.
Have a Sony STR-DA4ES 7 channel receiver, 110 watts per channel. Sony CDP-CX455 400 CD unit. For now, its quantity and random disc shuffle - we're always working on some project in the house. Direct TV for movies at night. Eventually will pick up a DVD/SACD.
Saw a set of used Ascents. Too much speaker for my limited room? Will the 7ES have enough power for these speakers (or the Aeons?)
The speakers will have to be within 2' of the TV wall. At maximum width (11') one speaker will be in front of the open doorway to the laundry room. I can put sound absorbing materials behind the other.
Good googa mooga! I can't believe the discussion on cabling! Suggestions?
Looking ahead, am I better off to get the Cinema and Scripts or the Theater as the next step? Or do I move the Aeon's to the rear and get Ascent's?
Appreciate any insight and enlightment regarding my dilema.
Thanx in advance and Happy New Year to one and all!
The Captain