Romerdude
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- First ReviewOctober 20, 2013
- Last ReviewJanuary 21, 2014
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- Average Rating3.3
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MartinLogan - Dynamo 700W 10" 600-Watt Subwoofer - Black
This subwoofer features a 10" cone driver and up to 600W peak power to help ensure quality audio in movies, music and more. The built-in wireless receiver allows flexible placement options.
Great little sub with power
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: small with lots of punch
Best sub I have had yet- lots of clean sub power. And it was free with the Martin Logan ESL speakers. Can't beat that!
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2820630078
+2points
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Enjoy brilliant audio with this floor speaker that features an 8" high-excursion, doped fiber woofer cone for booming lows and a 34" Xstat Curvilinear Line Source (CLS) electrostatic transducer with 292 sq. in. of radiating surface for amazing sound.
Incredible sounding speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
What's great about it: sound quality, easy of setup and use
What's not so great: I can't afford the other ones
These are my first electrostatic speakers, but I did listen to the top end models in the show room. Simply put, the higher end models get louder with good clarity- just like with most other speakers. These speakers, pair with a Marantz 5008 amp, produce the perfect top end volume for movies and music- for my taste. There was a day when I wanted to be able to blast my stereo to live concert levels, but not so much any more. Don't get me wrong, these speaker can get loud- enough to make your ear ring if you listen too long. but the best quality sound is right in the middle. Movies a loud and full, and with the Marantz 700w subwoofer, the room rumbles and booms with low end sounds. To me it sounds like a good movie theater when it's at a good loud level.
This product has... Right size for my space, Easy to set up, Good build quality
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2820630078
+4points
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Marantz - 1400W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This Marantz SR5008 receiver uses multiple surround sound decoders to ensure an immersive experience. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Great Amp
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Sound quality, easy of setup and use
What's not so great: wired network
I recently tried a Yahama receiver with my Martin Logan Electromotion ESL speakers and found the sound muddy, and features hard to setup and flakey. It sounded better in direct mode.
Then I got the Marantz- what a difference. Easy to setup, and all the default options make the sound quality great! My big pet peeve with technology is I think it should do most of the work for you. I mean, I love geeing and tweaking stuff ( and I read about and played with every setting on this amp, ) but in the end, it should already be setup pretty close to it optimal capability, or require minimum effort to get there. Once I ran the speaker setup, the only thing I had to set manually was to use my subwoofer in all modes. And wow! It really improves the sound of Video and Audio sources. It makes direct mode sound bad! Airplay setup was a breeze, and it connects with my TV using Anyconnect, so my TV controls the volume of the amp seamlessly. Choosing an Airplay source on my computer or iPhone switches the amp over to the audio source automatically. One this it does do that was odd to me at first, is it restricts the max volume on some sources. This is by design as it has determined that any louder will start to distort and degrade the quality of the audio. And for me, the max setting is perfect for movies! Loud full sound and bass rumbles the room.
Then I got the Marantz- what a difference. Easy to setup, and all the default options make the sound quality great! My big pet peeve with technology is I think it should do most of the work for you. I mean, I love geeing and tweaking stuff ( and I read about and played with every setting on this amp, ) but in the end, it should already be setup pretty close to it optimal capability, or require minimum effort to get there. Once I ran the speaker setup, the only thing I had to set manually was to use my subwoofer in all modes. And wow! It really improves the sound of Video and Audio sources. It makes direct mode sound bad! Airplay setup was a breeze, and it connects with my TV using Anyconnect, so my TV controls the volume of the amp seamlessly. Choosing an Airplay source on my computer or iPhone switches the amp over to the audio source automatically. One this it does do that was odd to me at first, is it restricts the max volume on some sources. This is by design as it has determined that any louder will start to distort and degrade the quality of the audio. And for me, the max setting is perfect for movies! Loud full sound and bass rumbles the room.
This product has... Plenty of power for all my needs, Interfaces well with TV, Easy to use controls
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2820630078
+3points
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Yamaha - AVENTAGE 770W 7.2-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A1030BL 7.2-channel A/V receiver delivers 110W per channel and features Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoders for a lush, vibrant soundscape. Internet connectivity offers easy access to Pandora, Rhapsody and more.
Flakey direct mode and airplay
Customer Rating
1.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Good sound in direct mode
What's not so great: Poor sound using features, flakey airplay and drops sub randomly in direct mode
I got this for a 2 speaker system with a sub- the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL speakers and Dynamo 700w subwoofer.
Simply put, the systems sound great in direct mode. But when power off the system, it drops the sub connection from the system when in direct mode. But it is there in standard and all other modes.
After running the setup and adjusting things as per the instruction manual, direct mode still had the best sound, with all other modes mudding up the sound. Now remember this is a high end system, and the muddy sound would surly be tolerable, but it was always clearer in direct mode. Sounds very sweet in direct mode in fact. And honestly, this was to be expected- with top notch speakers there is no need for any extra processing anyways. So muddy processing was not a deal killer for me.
Finally, airplay was spotty and wouldn't work all the time with random drops, and sometimes just blank audio. I also noticed a few times it was silent in direct mode and had to completely pull the power to get it to work again.
Bottom line, for a 2 top end 2 speaker w/sub setup, sounds great in direct mode, when it will hold the settings. Too many other little inconstant issues to make this worth using. I will be trying the Marantz SR5008 and will post a review on it.
This product has... clunky
About me... Audiophile, Tech savvy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 2820630078
-21points
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Samsung - 7.4 Cu. Ft. 15-Cycle Steam Electric Dryer - Neat White
Dry family-size loads thoroughly with this Samsung DV50F9A8EVW electric dryer, which features a 7.4 cu. ft. capacity and Steam Drying technology to help freshen clothes. The see-through door and interior light provide a clear view of your garments.
Doesn't stop when clothes are dry
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Romerdude
from Carrollton, TX
on October 20, 2013
Quality
4.0
Features
4.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: Drys quickly even at low temps
What's not so great: Sometimes doesn't shut off when cloths are dry
I upgraded my dryer from my old maytag which worked great. I purchased a new washer and decided to go with the matching dryer. All features works and it drys quickly even at low temps, but sometimes it will not stop when the cloths are dry. I have caught it still running (note: not the wrinkle release feature, but still running) with time still to go long after the clothes are dry. I only upgraded my washer so I could wash my comforter (It also isn't as good as my old washer) and the trade off was a dry that might burn up my cloths and a washer that doesn't clean as well. And these are the top end models. Major Samsung fail on this one.
This product is or has... A steam cycle, All the cycles I need, the ability to cook your clothes
About me... occasional user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
+2points
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Samsung - 5.0 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer - Neat White
Samsung 5.0 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: Clean everything from bedding to active wear to delicates using this Samsung top-loading washer, which features 13 automatic wash cycles, 10 wash options, 5 spin settings and 5 soil settings to provide a wealth of options. Program the washer to run whenever it's best for you with the delay-start option that lets you preset a cycle up to 24 hours in advance.
Doesn't clean as well as old washer
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Romerdude
from Carrollton, TX
on October 20, 2013
Quality
4.0
Features
4.0
Performance
1.0
What's great about it: Can wash king size comforter
What's not so great: doesn't get things very clean
Title says it all. I wanted to upgrade my maytag atlantis old school washer so I could wash my king size comforter. The maytag worked great- just couldn't fit a king size comforter. I decided to "upgrade" and after having this for several months, I find it doesn't clean things as well. Cloths still have stains and dirt that the old washer never had. Bed sheets take 2 washings and still don't get as clean as the old washer with one washing. Very disappointed for such a high end washer.
This product is or has... Big enough capacity for a comforter, not cleaning like my old washer
About me... occasional user, just wants a good product that does the job
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
+10points
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Samsung - 5.0 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer - Neat White
Samsung 5.0 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: Clean everything from bedding to active wear to delicates using this Samsung top-loading washer, which features 13 automatic wash cycles, 10 wash options, 5 spin settings and 5 soil settings to provide a wealth of options. Program the washer to run whenever it's best for you with the delay-start option that lets you preset a cycle up to 24 hours in advance.
Can this washer use HE powder detergent?
I've read that some HE washers do better with powder detergent. Is there a preference with this one?
I have been using HE liquid detergent and its works great. I even only wash on cold with the cold only detergent and it gets things good and clean.
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