My powerful setup with photo (9.2 setup)

pierokwong

Amp:  Pioneer 922

Front:  Aaron ATS5

Technical specifications for ATS-5 Model: ATS-5 Woofer: 2 x 213 (mm) MR: 136 (mm) Tweeter: 25 (mm) Frequency: 28-23 (Hz - kHz) Sensitivity: 93 (dbSPL) Nominal Impedance: 6 (ohms) Cabinet Dimensions: 25 x 41 x 94.5 (WxDxH) Amplifier Power: 200 (Watts) Bi Wire: Yes Shielded: No Spikes: Yes Bass: Low Q Ratio Weight: 23.50 (Kg) Colour: Black Woodgrain, Smooth Black or Cherry

Center:  Jensen X11
Specifications

Description	Twin 5.25” 2 Way Centre Speaker
Special Features	3D Gloss Black front, Slim & Compact, Magnetic grille fittings
Power Handling	120 Watts RMS
SPL @ 1w/m	92 db
Nominal Impedance	6 Ohms
Resp.	60Hz - 21Khz
High Frequency Driver	Soft Dome 25mm tweeter w/ 8 oz magnet
Low Frequency Driver	2 x 5.25” H/Duty Mid Woofers
Enclosure Type	Bass Reflex
Tweeter Protection	Yes
Shielding	Yes
Dimensions H W D	135 x 510 x 200
Gross Weight (per box)	8 Kgs
Colours	Wild Cherry, Black Ash
Warranty	10 Years

Sub:  Sunfire SDS12

Design Woofer 12" Configuration Front firing active woofer, down firing passive radiator Amplifier Power Output 300W RMS / 600W Peak

Performance Frequency Response 28-150Hz Maximum SPL (inc. room gain) 106 db Driver Impedance 4 ohms Input Impedance 10K ohms General Power Consumption (120VAC, 50-60Hz) 50W (Based on 1/8th power all the time at 35Hz) Standby Consuption (120VAC, 50-60Hz) 0.5W Dimensions (W x H x D) including grill and feet 16.65 x 14.57 x 15.52" / 423 x 370 x 394 mm Weight 35 lb / 15.9kg

Surround:  Jamo 406

pierokwong

I don't want to sounds like pushing the Sunfire SDS12.  Before I purchase that, I am comparing that with most other sub available on the market.  Some are around the same price range and some are up to 30% more on top.  For example some Jamo, Paradigm Ultracube 12 ...

SDS12 give me the best money value & performance.

I use that for both music & movie.  Lots of people are saying no sub can good for both music & movie but this one can be one of the exception.

For movie, it dive really really really deep and not many sub in the market around similar price range can beat this.  Example, some of the explosion & opening scene from Transformer, this sub really shaking my walls and photo frames are shaking.  I need to emphasis, this is not about how loud is that, it's about how solid, quick response even at low to medium volume.  

For movie, I like jazz, big band and some Chinese concert.  This sub really shine again, and it make the drum kick and bass sounds so solid.

I highly recommend this sub.  

One more to note, for a powerful sub like this, it is very very very important to set it up properly with the individual crossover frequency.  LFE.  Once that is setting up properly, it just something I can't miss from the hometheater system anymore.

Cheers,
Piero

www.pierophotography.com.au

pierokwong

Not a problem mate.  

Very important for you to try out different one and compare.  But making sure you do a logical side-by-side comparison.  

Like listening to the same track with the same volume.

pierokwong

Brianylc, LOL, I think I am very addicted to AV products now  :p

pierokwong

With some good discount I think that's around HK$60,000.

I guess this is some very "entry level" to the audiophile world.  

Cheers,
Piero