borysc
06-18-2009, 01:31 PM
I am absolute novice when it comes to audio systems. I am installing a home sound system encompassing several different rooms in my house and I have competing quotes from 2 different suppliers. Price wise they are relatively close, but I have no way of differentiating the quality of each of the suppliers.
Supplier A has the following components:
Audio Distribution System
AADS Crestron Amplifier/Processor - 6 zone, 6 sourse
c/w built-in AM/FM Tuner
LCD Keypads
Apad Crestron LCD Keypad
(main floor family room and master bedroom)
Speakers
CS-60R-SM Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling single stereo
(kitchen x 2, master ensuite)
AMS-100R Paradigm 6.5" In-ceiling spkr. better quality.
(main floor family room and master bedroom)
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling stereo speakers
(dining room, living room and office)
Stylus 370 Paradigm 6" Outdoor speakers
TV/ Main Floor Family Room
TH-46PZ850 Panasonic 46" 1080P HD TV(Top Model)
or
LC-52D84U Sharp 52" 1080P 120HZ HD LCD TV
PW-63 Wall Mounting Bracket
4250HD Rogers HD Box
Basement
CS-60R-30 Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
(front right, center and left)
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
Fitness Room
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
VS-150 Paradigm Volume control
Miscellaneous Items
M-4300 Panamax Power Bar/Surge Protector/Line
Conditioner. (for main floor equipment)
MX-450 Home Theatre Master Universal Remote
Supplier B has the following:
Nuvo Essentia (6 S0urce 6 Zone c/w 6 keypads
Nuvo Dual Tuner AM/FM ND-T2DFG
Speakers
JBL in ceiling stereo SP6CSII
Better Quality For:
2pr Klipsch CDT-5650C
1pr Klipsch CDT-5650C
Outdoor
Klipsch AW625 6 1/2” 2way
TV Main Floor Family Room
LG 50” 50PS60 (1080p 600hz THX interjected glass)
OR
Toshiba 52XV645 (1080p LCD 120hz 14bit v/p
B-Tech wall bracket (tilt, 150lbs, BT-8432)
Basement
2 1/2pr only FR/C/FL plus Rear in ceiling JBL SP6CII
Fitness Room
JBL SP6CII in ceiling
Quest volume control
MISC
1 only power bar/surge/line conditioner (Furman Elite 15i)
1 only Harmony 1 ( 15 device IR Remote )
If somebody could help or send me in the right direction, that would be appreciated.
Thanks
Supplier A has the following components:
Audio Distribution System
AADS Crestron Amplifier/Processor - 6 zone, 6 sourse
c/w built-in AM/FM Tuner
LCD Keypads
Apad Crestron LCD Keypad
(main floor family room and master bedroom)
Speakers
CS-60R-SM Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling single stereo
(kitchen x 2, master ensuite)
AMS-100R Paradigm 6.5" In-ceiling spkr. better quality.
(main floor family room and master bedroom)
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling stereo speakers
(dining room, living room and office)
Stylus 370 Paradigm 6" Outdoor speakers
TV/ Main Floor Family Room
TH-46PZ850 Panasonic 46" 1080P HD TV(Top Model)
or
LC-52D84U Sharp 52" 1080P 120HZ HD LCD TV
PW-63 Wall Mounting Bracket
4250HD Rogers HD Box
Basement
CS-60R-30 Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
(front right, center and left)
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
Fitness Room
CS-60R Paradigm 6.5" In ceiling speakers
VS-150 Paradigm Volume control
Miscellaneous Items
M-4300 Panamax Power Bar/Surge Protector/Line
Conditioner. (for main floor equipment)
MX-450 Home Theatre Master Universal Remote
Supplier B has the following:
Nuvo Essentia (6 S0urce 6 Zone c/w 6 keypads
Nuvo Dual Tuner AM/FM ND-T2DFG
Speakers
JBL in ceiling stereo SP6CSII
Better Quality For:
2pr Klipsch CDT-5650C
1pr Klipsch CDT-5650C
Outdoor
Klipsch AW625 6 1/2” 2way
TV Main Floor Family Room
LG 50” 50PS60 (1080p 600hz THX interjected glass)
OR
Toshiba 52XV645 (1080p LCD 120hz 14bit v/p
B-Tech wall bracket (tilt, 150lbs, BT-8432)
Basement
2 1/2pr only FR/C/FL plus Rear in ceiling JBL SP6CII
Fitness Room
JBL SP6CII in ceiling
Quest volume control
MISC
1 only power bar/surge/line conditioner (Furman Elite 15i)
1 only Harmony 1 ( 15 device IR Remote )
If somebody could help or send me in the right direction, that would be appreciated.
Thanks