Xpression.v2

I just got the package and hooked the system up. My first impression? “God damn this sub is huge” and it really is. The packaged weighed 42lbs and most of that is, obviously, the sub. The wires on the rear speakers are actually about 10 - 12ft long so I didn’t need the extensions I brought.

Aesthetically, the system is very nice to look at, though I do have some small issues with the build. First of all, my 4 satellites are at a very slight angle because they are rotateable though they don’t reset straight up fully. Pet peeve more than anything. I also don’t care for the remote. On my old Inspires, there was a simple plastic wheel with numbers on it so I can see my exact volume position. On this, it’s just a few green lights that don’t go up or down with every click so it’s a little guess work. I’ll deal.

Sound wise, these speakers are definitely better than my old Inspires. The bass is definitely too strong but that can be counter balanced using the remote. The bass is a little muddy, though. I guess after hearing Klipsch subs at work, I got a little spoiled. The speakers are definitely nicer than my old setup. The frequency range is a tad bit wider so I can hear the crispness of snare drums and the like better.

Overall, I’m pretty pleased with the system. I’m not ecstatic about it since I did have my eyes on the Klipsch Promedia 5.1’s, but, for the price, it’s going to be hard to find better.

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