I have heard that the center speaker sounds tinny. I have a Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V Receiver. If I get this Jamo system, what center speaker would be a good replacement? I don't know anything about ohms or wattage or any of that...
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You could purchase a matching tower to your left and right front channel speakers I have not noticed a tinny sound. But my room is smaller and I do not crank the volume You could also try a Polk or Klipsh(disclosure theypurchased Jamo and now mfg. that brand and line) Those would be at the lower range of cost between 2 and 3 hundred I still think matching is you best option
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I use the Infinity Primus series. I have the c351 center speaker, the p163 floor standing for fronts, the p153 for book shelves. I have a 7.1 system, I still use my onkyo speakers for surround, and the onkyo for base. I will soon be purchasing the Infinity base, and the p143 for surround. The Infinity series are by far the best, I have tried Polk,and Klipsch,they don
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I have a larger center speaker over tv facing out and four 8'' Pyle speakers in ceiling with a separate subwoofer behind couch. I didn't like the highs on the yamaha's...sounded really tinny...probably because the dual tweeters. Try this link: Pyle PDIC80 In-Wall / In-Ceiling Dual 8-inch 2-way Speaker System, White (Pair) They are less than the yamaha's and you get a pair. The sound in my opinion if more of a full range natural sound....hope this helps
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If you are using these mounts for surround speakers I recommend using speakers that have the same ohm rating as your main and center speakers. I started with a Denon receiver with Sony SSF-7000s as my main speakers. I had a small center and two small surrounds and the sound was just ok, but once I added a matching center Sony SSF-5000 (hard to find now) and two Sony SS-B1000s as surrounds the sound was great! The surrounds were too big for my existing mounts so I purchased the larger VideoSecu mounts. At first the surrounds and mounts seemed quite large and a bit industrial looking but I have gotten used to them and they sound great. If you are using these mounts for surround speakers I recommend using speakers that have the same ohm rating as your main and center speakers. I started with a Denon receiver with Sony SSF-7000s as my main speakers. I had a small center and two small surrounds and the sound was just ok, but once I added a matching center Sony SSF-5000 (hard to find now) and two Sony SS-B1000s as surrounds the sound was great! The surrounds were too big for my existing mounts so I purchased the larger VideoSecu mounts. At first the surrounds and mounts seemed quite large and a bit industrial looking but I... » Read More If you are using these mounts for surround speakers I recommend using speakers that have the same ohm rating as your main and center speakers. I started with a Denon receiver with Sony SSF-7000s as my main speakers. I had a small center and two small surrounds and the sound was just ok, but once I added a matching center Sony SSF-5000 (hard to find now) and two Sony SS-B1000s as surrounds the sound was great! The surrounds were too big for my existing mounts so I purchased the larger VideoSecu mounts. At first the surrounds and mounts seemed quite large and a bit industrial looking but I have gotten used to them and they sound great. « Show Less
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Right now I am using a Pioneer VSX-1120 that powers all my speakers,I am running the JBL in front,bose center, and sony front ,side and rear a total of 9. I also have run my Onkyo TRSX-705 . I did like the Onkyo but it is only a 7-1 hookup THX. I will probably be selling that one due to I have a RCA to. The JBL'S are good for Bi-amp.They sound real good with plenty of base for the action movies or listening to music. Let me know if you need any more advice. Remember to use a heavy gauge wire.
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These will sound great due to being the largest sized speaker so you'll get full range of sound. The center tweeter is aimable. Placement will depend on how good your surround sound - sounds. I also like the Denon receivers as they autocalibrate the room quite well. But I used the square version of these for my surround sound, and it sounds great. Wish I had spent a little more on the sub.
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Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite pleased with the performance of this amp to date. Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite... » Read More Does the onkyo txnr-828 have pre outs? You should have rca out that says center, front right, front left etc... You would just run a single rca cable to each of the rca inputs on the amp from left and right channel output on onkyo.. You would then use speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. I am using this amp to power polk subwoofers that the amps burned up. I am running the subs as passive(no internal amp) and this amp is doing a really nice job. If you wanted, you could bi amp the speakers by running the amp in mono mode, you would then need 2 amps, one for each speaker. I am quite pleased with the performance of this amp to date. « Show Less
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Yea its compleatly ohk to use the speaker wire you already have. But I would pay attention to the gage wire the onkyo system can handle. Because if you have to thick of speaker wire it won't fit. Plus this is a 7.1 surround sound system if you don't have the 7 speaker wires in you walls your not getting full listing experience.
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If your speaker connection on the receiver takes rca's, you can try it. in place of the center speaker. If it won't work it won't work.
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Yes, 5.1 will include a center speaker in front, above, or below your tv. Preferrable you put it right above the middle of the tv.I can personally recommend the Onkyo receiver, its amazing.
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The quality of Onkyo product has declined appreciably in the last couple of years. I know this from personal experience with my NR909 which required 2 HDMI board replacements within 9 months. From a purely "technical specs" point of view, yes the specicifcations of the receiver and the JBL speakers are well matched.
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You could purchase a matching tower to your left and right front channel speakersI have not noticed a tinny sound. But my room is smaller and I do not crank the volumeYou could also try a Polk or Klipsh(disclosure theypurchased Jamo and now mfg. that brand and line)Those would be at the lower range of cost between 2 and 3 hundredI still think matching is you best option
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Youll have to do what Most of us did, replace it with another type of center speaker or find it used. :p Ebay or craigslist is your best hope, but this speaker is really hard to find. if you need a great alternative center speaker im sure you can ask or someone will post here eventually. :p
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I used the RCA plug, but if you dont have a RCA plugplug one of the banana plug into the center speaker. You will find that you dont need the center channel. I quit using mine quite a time ago. I am using good speakers and they work fine. Hope this helps.
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I am wondering about the music quality using a HTiB system, I mean, for a $100 or so more, you can get an Onkyo TX SR608 & Energy 5.1 Take Classic speakers for around $600 or so total. I'm wondering if the A/V units are worth comparing...Have any of you made the purchase and what is the outcome? Thanks
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You connect any speaker you want to the system, as for the center channel to me it doesn't matter, later on you can get better speakers for the system.I hope this makes since and helps you out
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I like what I read about the Polk so far. I think the price is reasonable. What do you suggest is a good receiver\amp to go along with this from Amazon? Are there any other items I need to modify for my turnatable? I just want to get a total on what I need to spend for the whole set to make it sound good?