cambridge soundworks newton series mc200

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At the time my stereo system was an outstanding Classe'/Thiel set-up, so I felt I could purchase my HT system based on HT performance only. Due to money (what else) I had originally settled on CSW for HT because they were cheap, and I already had a great system for critical listening. I should mention that up to this point I had not even considered CSW's Newton series, mainly due to the experince I had with their bass cube and ensemble sats. Sure they made Home Theater sound good, but music fell flat. To my ear they sounded boxy, boomy, and not at all refined. Alas most of these systems were not meant for music listening. Along with those brands I also figured I would try out a couple of Internet Retailers (Home Theater Direct and Edge Audio), but the size of the Level 3 HDT sats were too large (my wife did have a say in how the system would make the family room look), and the steep shipping charges for Edge didn't sound all that attractive if I had to eat the charges- $80.00 for shipping was the cost of some good interconnects, DVD's or a gift for my understanding spouse. I was going to listen to Paradigm, but even though the price was right reviews said that the bass articulation was a weakness. So I went out to Tweeter, and a few local audio shops and listened to multiple sub-sat systems from Mirage (AVS 500), Boston Acoustics, Anthony Gallo Acoustics and PSB. I found that most HT Systems in the under $1000.00 dollar range were either deficient in midrange articulation, or too big and imposing for my family room (17 x 12). I had no false illusions, I knew that in my price range finding a system that did justice to music as well as HT was going to be a tough. So I decided that if I couldn't find a set-up that gave me a good mixture of listening and DVD watching quality I would keep my stereo set-up. My wife thought I was crazy, and questioned whether I really wanted to sell off my stereo set-up- she knows that I find great pleasure in listening to music, so of course she had some concerns about whether making such a move would be a good idea. With a new baby and a house of a limited size I could no longer rationalize taking up two rooms with my 'hobby'.

Up until the beginning of this year I had two discreet systems- one for Home Theater, and one for critical listening. I will tell you though that none of the other manufacturers that you are considering makes a speaker like the CSW T500.I have sold as well as loved audio since the late 80's and believe I have listened to some of the best (Thiel), and worse (Bose) loudspeakers out there. I think you'll be fine with whatever speakers you go with. I feel a 'full range' speaker is better for audio, but many other people feel perfectly fine with a sat-sub system.

Cambridge soundworks newton series mc200 full#

Most 5.1 systems rely on a sub because the main speakers are not full range. A speaker capable of ~30hz or so will be considered by many to be a 'full range' speaker, and a sub will be optional. Usually the larger (and more expensive) the speaker, the lower the bass drop off. A speaker that drops off 100hz will have very limited low bass. 'Drop off' is the point where the speaker starts to have reduced output. It will help you a lot with your decision. So what does it mean when one says a speaker 'drops off at 100hz'? I have no idea what 100hz sounds like, but wouldn't a sub pick up at that point? From purity standpoint, do true audiophiles want music from two speakers, sans sub? I'm trying to pick a new HT speaker system and am considering ETL, CSW Newton and Aperion. I'm by no means an audiophile, but like my music to sound good. I'm bumping this bcos it speaks directly to a I've had in researching speakers. I could go either way, but I really like my MC500, a speaker that pretty much kicks ass on any other center under $500.

They will be prettier with their real wood veneer, and also be able to play down to 40hz or so. The other option you have is to get the M80's for your mains. I would recommend it without reservation for your mains, as long as you have a sub. I have it set to large, and it works very well in my HT. The MC500 is much bigger than the MC300, and goes down to about 50hz or so. Hi, and YES, I have a MC500 in my HT setup. I don't feel like changing my entire system so I thought sticking with Cambridge because they are all timbre matched. I was considering upgrading the left and right front speaker. I'm starting to listen to a lot of music (mainly Jazz) and the MC300's sound great for home theater but really drop off around 110hz. I currently have 3 MC300 across the front of my home theater system and 3 of their surrounds in a 6.1 setup with a Hsu VTF-2 Subwoofer.

I was curious to know if anyone has the CSW Newton series MC400 or MC500.