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Svfara_Matt Newbie
Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 40 City: Toronto/Haliburton
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Posted: Apr 14, 2005 7:19 pm Post subject: Single NVS Entity 808&place in ontario to get tower spea |
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How many people are using a single 808 I am planing on getting some tower speakers but still not sure what to get. I only really would like to spend around 500. but I would spend the extra if a single 808 is worth it. also anyone in ontario know where I can get tower speakers locally? or a place in canada that I can order them from. it's just ordering them from the states you have to pay so much duty and stuff. I know I can't get the 808 here in canada but other tower speakers and not th rosewells cause they are so expensive. |
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D-GOOSE Addict
Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 750 City: Antelope
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Posted: Apr 14, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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What do a pair of 808 go for. I have heared 1800k _________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy stuff, what a ride!" |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Apr 14, 2005 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Svfara_Matt, a single 808 is going to project sound further and cleaner than any $500 set of automotive grade 6.5's in aluminum cans (given it is powered properly).
You can get the 808, you just have to order it. Contact nvsairwarrior@yahoo.com (DUANE) for more info and possible shipment to Canada. _________________
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Apr 14, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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D-GOOSE, $1595 _________________
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Svfara_Matt Newbie
Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 40 City: Toronto/Haliburton
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Posted: Apr 15, 2005 9:13 am Post subject: |
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So one 808 would be better than a set of like fusion or somthing. I guess if I am really not happy with the volume of it I can get another one. I just don't want to spend the money for 2 of them right now. what kind of amp like power wise do people use for powering them? |
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Svfara_Matt Newbie
Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 40 City: Toronto/Haliburton
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Posted: Apr 15, 2005 10:09 am Post subject: |
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I was also wondering how loud are tower speakers when you are a passenger in the boat? like is it too loud in the boat for the passengers and drivers? or becasue the speakers are up on the tower and projecting the sound farther is it not a problem? |
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N8 Outlaw
Joined: 29 Dec 2003 Posts: 112 City: SLO county
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Posted: Apr 21, 2005 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in the same boat with you Svfara_Matt, let me know what you ended up doing in the end.
anyone have the answer to what amp you guys are using for the 808's? Thanks _________________ get off your computer and GO RIDE! |
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Cbrown Soul Rider
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 301 City: Memphis
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Posted: Apr 21, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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The best amp is probably the PPI 4125. Others have run a zapco and phoenix gold but they need a lot of power and clean power at that. Typically people are running a four channel amp bridged to two so that it is at the 4 ohm load of the NVSs. I am sure Duane will pipe in with the best advice but this is what I have seen so far. |
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NVSAirWarrior Outlaw
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 161 City: Disco Bay, Cali Delta
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Posted: Apr 21, 2005 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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A Single NVS Entity 808 MSRP's at $895US
A pair is $1595US
The PPI PCX4125 has proven to be an excellent choice for a pair of Entity's, either the 808's or the 1010's. Or, I can package a Zapco Reference amp if you prefer.
I've run PG's and RF's as well all with good results.
Amp Rqrmnts:
you should have some 350-450/450-550 at 4 ohms per Entity 808/1010, several to choose from.
Another option in the NVS line is the new Addiction series.
A pair with a Zapco Reference amp is $1544US
Good luck |
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acurtis_ttu Soul Rider
Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 499 City: Houston
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Posted: Apr 22, 2005 6:04 am Post subject: |
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I went through the same thing last December. I was looking into buying just one 1010. I was trying to find someone to split the pair with me. Never could find anyone and it was a better deal to just by the pair. I had one up on my tower for a while and decided to put the other up after a few weeks. I have one amp per module with separate remote controls to turn the amps on/off. I have run for half a day with one module off and never really noticed much of a difference. But behind the boat, riding, you can tell, when I flipped the switch to the second module. I asked Duane about how much sound one 1010 accounted for, he said 75%...he's probably dead on with that number. It's not like having the pair will double your sound. You'll be happy with one….but give it 6 months and you'll wish you had the pair. If I were you save some more or use the credit card and spring for the pair. |
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chavez Ladies Man
Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 27375 City: Roseville
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Posted: Apr 22, 2005 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Svfara_Matt, I would say it will win the sound projection and clarity race every time.
I will say what I have been saying:
BEST PRO AUDIO: NVS
BEST CAR AUDIO: FUSION
Fusion makes it's car audio competitors look bad IMO, but hey, that is what happens when you kick it up an notch and use Diamond Audio components.
Also, I think it needs to be said that comparing NVS to FUSION is comparing apples to oranges. I would never, ever compare PRO audio equipment to CAR audio equipment.
Ex: If I take the best car audio setup, and park it in the center of a concert hall, the concert hall will drown out the car system every time. The concert hall was designed to project sound throughout a large space, whereas the car audio setup was only designed to project sound in a tiny area ~ the interior of a car.
Sorry for the "lesson" but I really think this needed to be said, and I really think everyone ought not compare PRO and CAR audio equipment. _________________
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AndyDeeJay Outlaw
Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 239 City: Belfast
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Posted: Apr 24, 2005 3:31 am Post subject: |
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Adding a second speaker and amp doubles the power. Physics states this represents a 3dB increase. It requires a 10dB increase in power to double the output volume level.
You need 10 times the power to double the output volume. _________________ Wakeboarding is so Kool in Ireland! |
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