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  • ejuanpiman
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2006
    • 100

    #1

    to rotel or to not?

    well guys, right now i have a yamaha 5940 wich is a 6.1 reciever, i just purchased a set of b&w 705's with there stands, i want just a stereo setup, my question is will switching to a rotel RX-1052 be much of a diffrence in quality, or loudness, basically i will have a 2.1 setup, thanks for your time...
  • Alex999
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2006
    • 115

    #2
    Rotel all the way. It's more musical than Yamaha.

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    • Azeke
      Super Senior Member
      • Mar 2003
      • 2123

      #3
      Yes sir, especially in a 2.1 setup.

      Peace and blessings,

      Azeke

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      • ejuanpiman
        Senior Member
        • Nov 2006
        • 100

        #4
        thanks for the fast response guys, i think i will biwire them with some catcables speaker cables, and use the speaker b outputs for the subwoofer, right now i have a mirage s8 subwoofer, i like the way it sounds, is that a good subwoofer??, also how should i set the crossovers to the 705's from the rotel???

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        • ejuanpiman
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2006
          • 100

          #5
          alright guys, so today i got the rotel, let me just say that the bass is way more better and deeper than before, before i used to see it and feel the subwoofer move, but not much sound, now its the whole way around, i had to lower the level by far, now as i am awaiting my 705's to get here, im using some sony towers, that now i can feel i need some better speakers, i cant wait to recieve them.

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          • Azeke
            Super Senior Member
            • Mar 2003
            • 2123

            #6
            That's wonderful news, keep up posted.

            Peace and blessings,

            Azeke

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            • ejuanpiman
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2006
              • 100

              #7
              will there be any diffrence between the b&w's over the sonys?, anothe question is, do i have to break in the rotel, if so how long, i havnt been pushing it at all untill i clear this out, thanks for your time guys.

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              • Alex999
                Senior Member
                • Jun 2006
                • 115

                #8
                Originally posted by ejuanpiman
                will there be any diffrence between the b&w's over the sonys?, anothe question is, do i have to break in the rotel, if so how long, i havnt been pushing it at all untill i clear this out, thanks for your time guys.

                Congratulations. Now, let's compare B&W and Sony speakers. Hmm, it's like comparing a Yugo with BMW (or Mercedes) :B.

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                • ejuanpiman
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 100

                  #9
                  oh ok, im just a little anxiouse, and like to get worked up about stuff, anyways, do i have to let the amplifier break in or i dont?

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                  • PewterTA
                    Super Senior Member
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 2900

                    #10
                    I think you do, to be honest, it took my pre/amp combo about 2 weeks each (bought them at seperate times) to really get the bass to come through on my speakers and the sound stage to open up. Course this could partially be my brain re-wiring itself to the differences...

                    Once you get your 705s, you will definitely need to let them open up over the first couple weeks. Don't be disappointed if they aren't everything you expected...give them some time and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
                    Digital Audio makes me Happy.
                    -Dan

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                    • RockShow01
                      Junior Member
                      • Oct 2006
                      • 7

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Alex999
                      Congratulations. Now, let's compare B&W and Sony speakers. Hmm, it's like comparing a Yugo with BMW (or Mercedes) :B.
                      I love this post. I have just enough experience with Sony and B&W speakers to know just how right you are. The only problem with B&W is the premium price they want for everything above the 700 series.

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                      • ejuanpiman
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 100

                        #12
                        ok great, now all i have to do is wait till they get here...meanwhile im breaking in the rotel...

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                        • ejuanpiman
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 100

                          #13
                          well i got the b&w's yesterday, and what a diffrence, thanks guys for your advice.

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