Here's our 18th giveaway, and one of our grand prize giveaways, courtesy of the generous people at Orb Audio: one MOD1 PLUS Speaker System, valued at $999 USD, will be given away. Right now I'm testing a slightly bigger system of theirs (same speakers, just a few more of them), the Mod2, and words fail me: these speakers sound so incredibly good. Punchy, bright, powerful - just superb. The sub-woofer is tight and shockingly powerful for an 8" sub - hell, for any sub. I've been watching too many movies and enjoying the sound instead of writing my review! Here's a bit about the configuration that they're giving away to one lucky winner:
"The Best $999 Orb Audio Speaker System. The MOD1 PLUS speaker system is our solution for our customers on a tight $1,000 budget. It includes a 5.1 Mod1 system with Mod2 center channel upgrade, our BOSS Mod2 horizontal center speaker stand, 100 feet of speaker wire and a 12 foot subwoofer cable. It has great sound, an upgraded look and all the little things that you forget like speaker wire and a subwoofer cable. You can also choose to configure it as 3 Mod2 speakers if you do not plan on having rear speakers or if you already have them. There are no tricks here...while other systems are $999 BEFORE you add wire, cables and stands, this system is $999 INCLUDING all of that. If you don't need the add-ons, we suggest that you consider our People's Choice Home Theater Speaker System, which upgrades your front left and right speakers to Mod2 for about the same price. If you'd like the add-ons AND the upgraded front speakers (in a medium or large room or if you prefer louder output) that option is available as well. Either way, the MOD1 PLUS system is completely customizable to include 5, 6 or 7 speakers and you may also add any additional audio and video cables you might require for other components, to ensure you don't have to do any last minute shopping when your system arrives."
Here's how to enter: just post a message as a reply telling me about your home theatre setup - whether that's a 14" TV and no surround speakers, or a 72" plasma with an in-wall speaker system. Tell me how the Orb Audio speakers would improve your movie watching enjoyment. There's one post per person allowed, and one winners will be randomly chosen. The contest will stay open for entries until April 7th, 2008. Because of the physical size and weight of this prize, only people in the USA and Canada may enter this contest.
Special thanks to Orb Audio for their donation of this kick-ass speaker system!
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Pioneer Elite Kuro 50"
Denon 3808CI
both 3 mos old.
Current speakers are 8 year old Paradigm Monitors, nice but a bit big in this house - big tower fronts with large bookshelf atoms on the back and a 12", might as well be a table, woofer.
These are a great size, and fit the decor much better.
Currently I have a cheap 42" Sanyo plasma from Costco for my main TV. My receiver is an older Harman Kardon AVR235 (one of the lower end ones, no HDMI, etc..) that I bought used from a co-worker. My speakers are Bose AM10 speakers (5.1) with stands that I also bought used from the same co-worker. My DVD player is an el-cheapo brand from WalMart (~$40), and the newer HD-PVR that Shaw currently sells (best bit of the bunch!).
The Bose speakers sure ain't what they're cracked up to be and due to their cabling bundle, it's impossible to route the cables through the living room and try to hide the cables at all, which sucks. The bass is ok out of the subwoofer, but definitely lacklustre. Not to mention I'd rather have some nondescript looking speakers than the silver bose ones that are on stands. I like black; it hides better. =)
If I won, it might give me the gumption to sell my receiver/speakers and go buy a new receiver (needed very badly!) and new dvd player. TV will have to come later. These speakers would most certainly be an improvement over the Bose ones I have as I have never been all that hung up on Bose and their supposed technology. I'm sorry, but such a tiny magnet driving such a small speaker in such a small enclosure can't possibly put out huge sound, it's just not that possible. They sound ok, but my home theatre could certainly sound a lot better, and these would certainly help! =)
Last edited by Cold Flame; 04-02-2008 at 05:36 PM..
Reason: Too quick on the trigger?!
I currently have an old cambridge soundworks L, C, R speakers and some Radio Shack satellites for rear channels. Old Mitsubishi Sub (was thrown in with my old Mitsubishi CRT rear projection TV). Would luv me some orbs to upgrade my sound system!
I have a 55" Mitsubishi HDTV projection TV with a Sony receiver feeding my Bose Acoustimass 5 speakers. The setup is ok...but looking to upgrade everything. These speakers would be a very good start.
Yah, so I have a TV (Sony 42" Hi-Def LCD Projection), a dinky Sony DVD player, a cableco HD DVR, and, umm, nothing else. My wife doesn't allow large speakers protruding from anywhere within our living room. But these small speakers would likely be acceptable and from what I've read about them would make me quite the happy camper in terms of sound quality. I'd still have to purchase a decent, unobtrusive receiver (any ideas), but this would be a very welcome addition to my sad excuse for a home theater.
Re-Launch Contest #18: Orb Audio MOD1 PLUS Home Theatre Speaker System
I could really use these. 
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