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*Asterisk means that this product has been favorably reviewed by STEREOPHILE, ABSOLUTE SOUND, etc. Reviews can be found on our "RECOMMENDED" pages.
GRADO Headphones: iGrado, SR60*, SR80*, SR125*
JBL In-wall Speakers: SP6C
KEF In-wall Speakers: 130F
KIMBER: 4PR, 8PR, 4TC* & 8TC* speaker cable Hero*, Silver Streak*, Timbre* & Tonik* interconnects
MARANTZ AV Receivers: NR1501* & SR5004
MARANTZ DVD: BD5004 Blue Ray
MONITOR In-wall Speakers: 165, 265
MONITOR RADIUS Speakers: 45*, 90*, 180*, 360*
MONITOR SILVER: Center
NHT In-wall speakers: IW1, IW2
PARASOUND HALO: 5 channel power amp: A52* 2 chan. power amps: A23*, A21* Mono Block: JC1*
PHASETECH Spacia In-wall Speakers
QUAD Speakers: Lite system*, 11L*, 22L*, L center* & L sub*
REL T3 Subwoofer*
WHARFEDALE DIAMOND Speakers: SR, 9.0*, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.6, 10.7, DFS Centers: CC, CS & CM
Subwoofer: 10MX
WHARFEDALE OPUS Tower speakers 2-1, 2-2, 2-3
YAMAHA Receivers: Rxv465
Bookshelf Speakers: NXE400 Center Speakers: Nsc125 & Cs444
Outdoor Speakers: NSAW190 & 390
Subs: Ystfsw215pn & 300
We also have available:
AMPS, MULTI-CHANNEL: Marantz, Parasound
A-V PREAMP-PROCESSORS: Marantz
CABLES & Gold Connectors: Apature, Kimber, Pangea, PS Audio, WBT
CD: Marantz, Rega, Yamaha
CD Player / Mini Stereo Receiver: Teac, Yamaha
CD RECORDERS: Denon Pro, Marantz Pro, Teac, CD RECORDER / HARD DRIVE: Yamaha
CD HIGH SPEED DUPLICATOR: Teac
DIGITAL-ANALOG CONVERTER: Pro-Ject, PS Audio
DVD CHANGERS: Yamaha
DVD HIGH SPEED DUPLICATOR: Teac
DVD Player: Marantz, Yamaha
DVD Player / Mini Stereo Receiver: Teac, Yamaha
DVD Recorder / Duplicator: Teac
HARD DRIVE / DVD / CD RECORDER: Teac
HEADPHONES: Audio-Technica, Grado, Sennheiser
HDMI SWITCHERS: Apature, Marantz, Parasound
HDMI CABLES: Apature, Kimber, Pangea
HOME THEATER in the box SYSTEMS: Yamaha
IN-WALL SPEAKERS: Gold Sound, JBL, KEF, Monitor Audio, Phase Tech
Mini CD Player: Teac
Mini Stereo Receiver: Teac
Mini Stereo Receiver / CD Player: Teac, Yamaha
Mini Stereo Receiver / DVD Player: Teac, Yamaha
OUTDOOR SPEAKERS: JBL Pro, Monitor Audio, Yamaha
POWER AMPS, MULTI-CHANNEL: Parasound
POWER CONDITIONERS: Panamax, PS Audio
POWER CORDS: KimberKable, Pangea, PS Audio
PREAMP-PROCESSORS: Marantz
RECEIVERS: Marantz, Yamaha
REMOTE CONTROLS: Marantz
SOLID-STATE RECORDER: Marantz Pro
SPEAKERS: Gold Sound, JBL Pro, Monitor Audio, Quad, Rega, Wharfedale, Yamaha
SPEAKER COMPONENTS: Gold Sound, JBL Pro, Morel, Seas, Vifa & more...
SPEAKER SWITCHERS: Niles, Parasound, Russound
SPEAKER WALLPLATES: Apature, Russound
SUBWOOFERS: Monitor Audio, Quad, REL Wharfedale, Yamaha
VIDEO
PROJECTORS: Marantz DVD PLAYERS: Marantz, Teac, Yamaha HARD DRIVE / CD / DVD RECORDER: Teac
HOME THEATER
GOLD SOUND is the exclusive Denver area dealer for KIMBER-KABLE, PARASOUND HALO, QUAD, MISSION & WHARFEDALE.
Big TVs are not home theater systems. Over 80% of all big screens sold over the past 5 years were sold without an audio system. The speakers inside $1000 TVs are only two to four inches across & cost under a dollar. The amps inside big screen TVs have very low power, often under 10 watts & very high distortion, 10% or more. Even our smallest & least expensive speakers [under $90 per pair] sound far better than the speakers in big screen TVs.
The sound system is an essential part of the home theater experience. Much of the enjoyment of action movies comes from hearing the soundtrack. We have new home theater systems with a Yamaha HDMI receiver & DVD player, five speakers & a subwoofer, starting under $1,000. Our better home theater systems can sound better than systems in movie theaters.
HOME THEATER & many other magazines recommend MARANTZ. PLAYBACK magazine top-rated a Marantz above all other AV receivers tested. "What made it a standout design is just how easy it was to install & use. We never had to consult the owner's manual to get the job done. The remote deserves special mention. It's just so darn well laid out & easy to master; it also helps that it's completely backlit, so we could actually see all the buttons in our darkened home theater." It was the only receiver earning the highest grades for user interface, plus movie & music sound quality.
MARANTZ AV receivers have seven discrete amplifier channels, plus HDMI 1.3, which is necessary for Blue Ray DVDs. The NR1501 is only 4" high, the same size as Marantz Blue Ray players. Other Marantz AV receivers include HDMI video upconverting, pre outs for every channel, A/B speaker switching, plus front panel AV inputs. The SR6004 includes a front panel USB input.
All Marantz CD's, amps, receivers & DVD's have 3 years parts & labor warranties. Reviewers praise MARANTZ for its sound, ease of use & comprehensive, intuitive remote controls. DVD's, plasmas & projectors are a reference standard. YAMAHA AV receivers start at $249 & include two HDMI inputs. The $329 RXV465 receiver has 4 HDMI inputs, 10 band automatic EQ, all double banana speaker jacks, plus XM & Cirius tuners. If purchased with the receiver, the $100 optional iPod dock is reduced to only $49. MARANTZ & YAMAHA AV receivers are renowned for their features & flexibility. Most Marantz & Yamaha receivers feature:
1] HDMI video inputs for HD picture quality & simpler, easier connections. The $549 Marantz SR4003 includes three HDMI inputs.
2] A/B speaker outputs for two rooms with double banana speaker jacks for better sound with quality cables & connectors. The $149 Parasound speaker switcher lets you connect up to ten speakers throughout your home.
3] Learning remotes that run most any TV, DVD, satellite, cable, etc. Your home theater experience is much more enjoyable with one remote control running everything, rather than fishing between seven different remote controls.
4] Multi-zone; different music can play simultaneously in different rooms. While you are watching a surround sound DVD in one room, the FM radio, for example, can play in another room. The only things needed are another pair of speakers & the wire to connect them.
5] Preamp outputs for easy upgrades. The receiver can become a tuner-preamp. If you want more power, you can plug a 200 watt or 400 watt / channel amplifier or whatever power you prefer directly into the receiver. Parasound power amps have deeper bass, more power & better quality power than any receiver. The $949 Parasound A23 has 200 watts, into a 4 ohm load. The $2000 A21 has 250 watts, 8 ohms & 400 watts, 4 ohms. This is far greater than any AV receiver. With most other receiver brands, you'd have to replace the receiver to get more power. Preamp outputs are included in every Marantz receiver & Yamaha receivers from the RXV663 on up.
6] Video up-conversion to improve video quality. While DVD players can use an HDMI connection, VCR's can only use an S video or composite video connection. With most receivers, you would have to use the this sort of cable between the receiver & TV, reducing the video quality. Video upconversion enables you to use the highest type of cable, noticeably improving video quality.
7] On-Screen Display enables you to see any changes you make on the remote control or receiver's front panel on your TV screen. This greatly helps when first setting up your system.
8] A Built-in Equalizer automaticly adjusts all the channels when you first set up the receiver. A microphone is included, which you can place at your favorite listening seat.
HOME THEATER & STEREOPHILE magazines praise PARASOUND’s high performance, high value preamps & power amps. The Parasounds have more power, greater flexibilty & better sound quality than any receiver. Parasound's warranty is 5 years labor & 10 years parts, also far better than any receiver.
NAD made the most popular integrated amp in history. Their preamp processors & multi-channel power amps are affordable & provide better sound than comparably priced receivers.
MARANTZ AV RECEIVER REVIEWS
NR1501, $599, "For those looking for a smaller form factor that will fit into your appartment, dorm or home - the NR1501 is quite possibly the best-sounding product you're going to find for your hard-earned money." AUDIOHOLICS "Smooth, clear & warm sound for both movies & music." NEW YORK TIMES
SR6004, $1249, rated 110Wx7 "Maximum power 126W, 8 ohm & 188W, 4 ohm. Performance is musically trustworthy. Marantz gets a high rating for ease of use. Songs sounded great - Marantz AV receivers have always been dependable in their musicality. It would be hard to overstate the purity & clarity of this combination of well-recorded source material, high resolution surround & clean amplification. A bass solo highlighted the benefit of Audyssey MultEQ, which sculpted the bass beautifully in my system." HOME THEATER 3/10
"Tremendous value; offers uncompromised sound, incredible connectivity & an intuitive user interface in a very attractive package that is consistent with Marantz's history of high style / high performance products. It is perhaps the best sounding receiver we've had the pleasure of testing. It pairs cutting-edge technology, top quality components, breath-taking sound, high style & extreme flexibility to culminate in what we'd feel safe calling "the audio-phile's receiver." If you long for the sound of separate components, but crave the convenience of a recevier, the SR6004 is your ticket to audio paradise." DIGITAL TRENDS
AV PRE & POWER AMPS Some people need more power & better sound than any receiver can deliver. Preamp processors & power amps have more features, greater flexibility, better bass, smoother sound & vastly more power than any receiver. The Parasound A51 has 250W/channel 8 ohm, 400W, 4 ohm with all channels running. Even the most expensive receivers can't do this. Regarding a $5200 Denon AVR5308CI, HOME THEATER stated, "Don't expect the power & punch that only separate, more powerful amplifiers can provide."
MARANTZ MM8003, 8 channel power amp, $2399 "Tested power, one channel, 192W, 8 ohm; 289W, 4 ohm." AV8003 Preamp processor, $2599, Recommended; the only one recommended is over $7000. HOME THEATER BOTH RECOMMENDED, HOME THEATER "Its network player easily shared music, photo & video files with Windows XP, a really worthwhile feature. Marantz had far superior spatial presentation & microdynamics, plus sounded more powerful, dynamic & definitely more supple & nuanced than $5200 Denon & $7000 Lexicon receivers. Marantz easily won in every department, especially treble transient clarity, transparency & resolution, with an airy, open & extended yet sweet top end; far superior to Denon, which was closed in & opaque. Marantz produced complete sonic satisfaction at any volume. It combined delicacy, detail, transparency & a velvety overall sheen. Bass sounded more supple, subtle, better textured & less mechanical than Denon. Marantz high- frequency air, transparency, delicacy & transient clarity rival high-end stereo amps. I doubt any receiver at any price can match its sonic performance." HOME THEATER The AV8003 is the only audio-video processor to win a 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Award.
PARASOUND HALO C1 & A51 Surround sound controller / preamp & power amp, EDITOR'S CHOICE "Powerful & flexible processor / power amp combo with impressive sound. Excellent value; includes onboard screen." HI-FI CHOICE, 12/05 RECOMMENDED A52, $1999 "This 5x125 watt amp has warm, natural sound." ABSOLUTE SOUND EDITOR'S CHOICE, 10/06 "Those who prize flexibility will appreciate RCA & balanced inputs & individual channel level controls . Warm, natural, never edgy sound." PERFECT VISION winter 2005
VIDEO
MARANTZ HD PROJECTOR REVIEWS VP11S2, now $14999, "One of the first 1080p DLP projectors, may be the best we've ever tested. One of the few that is first class with DVD, standard broadcasts & HD TV. HD movies look uniformly excellent. A superb projector. Difficult to imagine how it could be improved." HOME ENTERTAINMENT l2/06
VP15S1, now $8999, "This is how movies are supposed to look. Sumptuous color, glorious detail & silky smooth performance." PERFECT VISION l/08
SPEAKERS
Most speaker companies buy their parts from a few generic manufacturers & put these in a cabinet. Every speaker we carry is from a company that designs, engineers & manufactures every component in their own factory. The benefits include better sounding, more durable speakers of higher value, since you are not paying for multiple companies' markups. We choose our speakers for superior sound quality & best value, not for the biggest advertising budget. Over the past few years, we've tried over a dozen U.S. & European speaker brands that didn't pass our high standards. Most of these speakers are now available at local competing stores. ABSOLUTE SOUND recommends eight models of QUAD speakers, twice as many as any other brand. The Dynamic 11L, 22L, Lite satellite, Lite center & Lite sub, as well the Electrostatics, are all recommended. They praise Quad speakers for wonderful sound, fantastic bass, imaging & appearance. STEREOPHILE chose a QUAD speaker PRODUCT of the YEAR, above models for 10 times more! “World-class”. Quad dynamics have high gloss real wood veneer fine furniture finishes. WHAT HI-FI chose Quad 11L, $699/pr, “PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” for three years. Our customers love these speakers. People thought the Quad 22L sounded like a $16,000 speaker, not a $1900 speaker. JM exclaimed, "My friends who bought from other high-end stores couldn't believe how much better my Quad & Marantz system sounded." A customer who has been a musician for over 30 years said, "The Quad 22 speakers are amazing; the best that I've ever heard." Another customer said, "After going to every other store, I had to buy the Quads. Their sound is the best by far."
The QUAD Lite System, [4 satellites, center & subwoofer, $2000 total] is top-rated in American & European reviews. PERFECT VISION loved their sound, construction & great appearnace. What Hi-Fi top-rated this system. "Real delight; sensational sub, delivers weighty bass, gives punch, precision & taughtness; satellites detailed & dynamic; impressive package." This is the best one box theater system we've heard. You'll be amazed at the quality & quantity of sound from these small, attractive speakers. The exquisite rosewood & cherry real wood veneers, plus the black & silver finishes all have seven layers of lacquer. You can attach the satelite speakers to your walls or ceiling with optional metal swivel mounts.
WHARFEDALE & QUAD speakers both received “PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” AWARDS, for bookshelfs, subs & floor-standing speakers. PERFECT VISION calls Wharfedale “Best of Show” & “costs half of what you’d expect”. Reviewers exclaim, “HI-FI BARGAIN of the YEAR, an absolute steal; sensational; superb”. The 9.6 has two 8” cast frame, Kevlar woofers, & a silk dome mid & tweeter for only $898/pair.
MONITOR AUDIO has made well engineered, high-quality speakers in England for over 30 years. Their unique engineering includes woofers & tweeters made of C-CAM, ceramic-coated aluminum / magnesium originally developped by the aerospace industryfor use as blades in jet engines. Sonic benefits include increased efficiency, clarity & reduced distortion. Monitor speakers include mini-monitors less than 4" square, bookshelf speakers, towers, home theater models & subs. All are known for high value & exceptional sound. The exquisite cabinet finishes include walnut, oak, cherry & other real wood veneers. The Radius are an attractive, small lifestyle home theater system. Most include metal wall brackets. "Stunning; audiophile grade components at a consumer friendly price. Remarkable; precision & detail I'd only expect from much larger speakers." HDTV, etc. "A serious bang for the buck system; awesome power-to-weight ratio; innovative design." HOME THEATER Hear JBL, NHT, KEF, GOLD SOUND & other in-wall & in ceiling speaker systems here. Installation is available.
INVEST IN THE BEST! OUR BRANDS WILL BE HERE MANY YEARS
YAMAHA, QUAD & WHARFEDALE have been in business over 70 years. CROWN, JBL, MARANTZ & TEAC, over 50 years. MONITOR, NAD, PARASOUND, PRO-JECT, PS AUDIO & REGA over 30 years QUICKSILVER & VPI over 20 years REL & ROGUE AUDIO over 10 years
HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
Below are a few Gold Sound Home Theater Systems. Many more are available. Systems include receiver; front, center & rear speakers; powered subwoofer & cables.
1] YAMAHA VALUE, list $1200; now $899 YAMAHA RXV367 Receiver with 100 watts per channel, all 5 channels, four HDMI inputs, 5 Top-rated 9.0 Diamond Wharfedale speakers & 150W Yamaha sub.
2] MARANTZ QUALITY, list $2300; now $1798 MARANTZ NR1501 Receiver with 3 HDMI inputs, 5 Monitor Audio speakers & 270W Yamaha sub [Radius 90 bookshelfs, 180 center & 45 rear speakers, all with swivel metal wall mounting brackets]. MARANTZ BD5004 Blue Ray DVD, $549 additional
3] MARANTZ & QUAD PERFORMANCE, list $3200; now $2798 MARANTZ SR5004 Receiver, 5 Top-rated Quad lite speakers, 4 bookshelfs, center & sub, all with wood veneer or black lacquer.
4] TOP RATED MARANTZ, list $5700;now $4378 MARANTZ SR6004 Receiver with four HDMI inputs & two HDMI outputs, Quad 22L towers, center, 11L rear speakers & Wharfedale 250 sub.
WARRANTIES, all parts & labor
MARANTZ: Receivers, CD & DVD: 3 years MONITOR Audio: 5 years PARASOUND CLASSIC: 3 years PARASOUND HALO: 5 years PARASOUND JC HALO: 10 years PS AUDIO: 3 years QUAD Dynamic speakers: 5 years TEAC: 1 year WHARFEDALE: 5 years YAMAHA: receivers, amps, speakers & subs, 2 years; CD & DVD, 1 year.
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