Jose,
I'm VERY satisfied with the NHT 3.3's. I purchased them as dealer demos for $2000, with full warranty. I've had no problems with them. I *thought* I had a bad lower-midrange, and contacted NHT. They just asked for the serial numbers, and sent me a new pair of mids. The "chuffing" sound I was hearing was being produced by the preamp, so the midranges are still new in the box.

They're the most unforgiving speakers I've ever owned. They really shine with a good recording, and great electronics. But bad recordings sound extra-bad, and bad equipment--- even worse! They sounded their best when I was just using them for music. I had a Sunfire 300 stereo amp (bi-wired via the current and voltage outputs of the Sunfire), and was using a Balanced Audio Technologies BAT VK-3i preamp. Sweeeeeeet.

But I moved back into home theater, and can't seem to capture that same magic. But I'm not disappointed. I enjoy movies more than ever. And music is just a tad less intoxicating as with the aforementioned combo.
Enjoy!

hifiho December 10, 2002 09:18

SPEAKERS:
NHT 3.3's
NHT Audio Center 2
NHT HDP-2's (sides)
NHT 2.5i's (rears; wall-mounted; upside down, on custom brackets)
A pair of Mirage BP-400 subwoofers

AMPLIFICATION:
A pair of Anthem MCA-2's bi-amping the 3.3's.
An Anthem MCA-5 driving the other 5 speakers.
Each Mirage with a 400w internal monster.

PREAMPLIFICATION:
(temporary weak link, just sold my Citation 5.0)
Sherwood AVP 9080R

VIDEO:
Toshiba 60" SD (4-years old; not bad, but not hi-res either)
Sony DVP-CX850D 200 disc changer
Marantz DVD-18 (champagne finish)
Pioneer CLD-D704 Laser Disc
Panasonic S-VHS deck (only used for stereo decoding of cable TV, and for the kid's videos)

AUDIO SOURCES:
Enlightened Audio Design CD-1000 Series III
Enlightened Audio Design DSP-9000 Series II
Kinergetics Research KCD-40 Platinum

INTERCONNECTS:
Straightwire Rhapsody II
Straightwire Encore
Kimber HERO
Kimber KCAG
Tributaries VS-3 S-video
Tributaries V1 Composite Video & Digital

SPEAKER CABLES:
Monster Cable M2.2 for the mains & center (in-wall)
Monster Cable M1.2s for the other 5 (in-wall)

Probably closer to 60/40 for me (HT/music). Very happy with the system, but hoping to upgrade to a front projection system in the spring. The bezel of the TV rattles because of the side-firing woofers of the 3.3's. I'd like to try the Anthem AVM-20 for new pre/pro. The room measures 16' x 25', with 9' wall on the video end, and the ceiling rises to almost 13' at the rear of the room. The dual subs are overkill for most music, but can't be beat for HT. The wall mounts for the 2.5's are sweet, and put the tweeters a little above ear-level for better dispertion/ radiation.

Sounds like your system has evolved. What a wonderful therapy. It's my drug of choice as well.
Enjoy your system.
David.

hifiho December 09, 2002 09:17