How does this compare to the Pro 2000? Anyone try it before the 8040? I'm trying to decide it's a tough call. Help please????
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Never heard the 2000 but I can tell you the cs8040 is a really great speaker. Everyone that watches a movie or sports at my house is blown away by the sound. I have the cs8040 two 8040 surrounds and Bic America towers that I plan on replacing with definitive technology bp8b's.
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The 8040 is the very best the 2000 is ok but not the top of the line if you want true center speaker the 8040 is the way to go
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It's bigger and looks better bottom line sounds a lot better you won't regret it just buy it
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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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I made the move, but only because the S9000 died(paper feed problem). I dont see much difference in the pro9000 except the default colors are too warm and its difficult to use 3rd party ink. I would have bought another S9000 if I could.
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I love the size of the 780 but keep reading about audible motor noise in videos it records. However, when I read about the 940, no one seems to report this issue. There's an excellent deal on the 780 right now and I'd love to pick one up, but not if the 940 avoids the noise issue. Can anyone here speak from experience on this? I can scour specs and reviews, but some real-use feedback would be helpful from SD940 owners.
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However I would recommend getting an mk808 instead. I have both and the performance is WAY better on the 808, definitely worth the extra $10 even if you're only using it for powerpoint. Mk808: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OX22B4/ref=pd_aw_sims_e_15
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The specs on the Lp1240 are slightly better, but my final decision was based on the 1240 being quite a bit heavier than the 120 which suggests that the 1240 is more rugged. This might be of special interest to you since you will be carting the TT around to venues. This wouldn't be that important to me since I'm using the TT in a home enviornment to dub LPs to CD. But possibly in the long run the 1240 might have a longer life.
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depends what you owned previously, I owned SR 80 previously and I went to test both of them before I bought it. my ears trained for SR 80, and when I tested SR 225i , immediately I can hear the difference, mainly in sound staging and bass when I tested SR 325i, I found my self trying so hard to find the different, there are few but not very subtle to my ear ... maybe after using SR 225i for few months / years I can feel it ! I listened to acoustic guitars (artist: Jubing Kristianto) and I love how much clarity it feels compare to SR 80 and I believe for Blues, you will definitely feel the bass, solid yet soft and far from muddy
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It was for me. I really like my Dayton Sub 1000 for my basement budget system. But there was too big a difference with that and my Polk PSW505 in my main system. The Sub-1200 was a big improvement. My Polk PSW505 still blows the 1200 away, but it closes the gap a bit. It's perfect for my budget system. I feel that you get a lot more subwoofer for $20 more with the 1200. If I were you though, I would get the Polk PSW505 which is on sale for $199 right now. It's a steal at that price. You do live in a studio apartment so it could be too much. With all that being said, I think the Sub-1200 is a great buy. Great sub for this price. Check out my review for more info on the Dayton Sub-1200
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I bought the pro myself. I wondered the same question before I bought, but decided on the pro for the simple reason I figured the pro would work more heavy duty. Mine works great and I'm happy with the purchase.
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Well after much debate and searching for the best price, I finally pulled the trigger on the Elite VSX-21TXH. Found a deal on Ebay that was just too good to pass up ($510 shipped). And since the VSX-1019 was similarly priced, it was an easy decision to go with the 21TXH. BTW, both the 1019 and the 9040 are both still right around the $500 mark. I'm certain I'll be happy with performance of this elite AVR. =)
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I don't have the gold, but I've researched it and they both seem like top-flight machines. My Pro is fantastic and I have a blast with it. It boils down to what you're looking for and how detailed a machine you want. The Pro is very detail oriented. The Gold, from what I've seen of people using it, is a very focused, get in and go machine. Not the answer you were hoping for, I'm sure, but it's the best I've got. This is a great hobby and however you may start you will find the right machine for your needs over time.
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Greetings Joe, from the research I have done, it seems that the 840pro is better than the 830 which is better than the 840. The 840 uses cheaper memory technology than the 830 and 840pro which limits its write endurance over its lifetime. To answer your question about why the 830 is more expensive than the 840pro. My first hypothesis is that supply for the 840pro is much greater than the 830. Amazon will have to lower the price of that product if they want to keep people from buying it at other stores. I also noticed that many of the reviews for the 830 were from customers replacing hard drives on their Macbooks. If they were recommended that drive by a friend and saw the good reviews, they may or may not check similar products. At that point they are in the same boat as you, wondering why the ssd that looks better in specs is cheaper. In the end if they are on the fence, they probably value the advice and judgment of someone they know with similar tech to them rather than going gnashing over what is most efficient. Hope that helped you in making your decision, enjoy the SSD.
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My brother has Pro i have 2 CompM4's , i like all of them. biggest difference is battery life.
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I'm don't know how the performance of the Paradigm 100ct stacksup but, The Definitive Pro 600 is top notch. The Pro 600 is a lower end set up by Definitive standards yet the performance i feel is unmatched for the price range. I have given home theater demos for fmaily and friends that are knowledgable in home audio and time after time they are impressed with the sound quality.......
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Have you received and tested out the M400? I'm also in the same boat--weighing the manual features of the S200 vs. the (possibly better?) video quality of the M400. I've scoured the net for initial reactions to the video performance of the HF M4 series and haven't found any as of yet. So, when you do test it out, please let us know your thoughts. Thanks!
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The 1020 uses much cheaper parts than the 9040, as the 9040 is the same as an Elite but without the Elite branding. The 1020 is also 80 watts x2 while the 9040 is 110 x2. The 1018 is even far superior to both the 1019
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I'm sold on the 8060 with powered sub, great for both music and movies. We previewed the smaller ProCenter 1000 and some other larger center channels, but kept going back to the 8060 for fuller sound and more punch. We have a large Paradigm powered sub in the back corner for overall movie soundtrack range, but this improves the action front and center.