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Shots of the 760’s on the left and the ref 3’s on the right.

The first pair of speakers I purchased from av123 were the Rocket 760’s. I received these with the matching center channel the Big Foot RSC 200. I remember being so nervous placing that order because I had never bought anything online before and was very used to buying compulsively.

I don’t like to wait for things, I want them now. But this time instead of running down to the nearest a/v store to buy something different for my setup, I decided to try a little patience. It payed off in a big way! I have not set foot in a local audio store for two years now, when I used to go just to look multiple times per month. If you are one of those hesitant to buy online because its not the norm or what you are used to, try it, you will like it:) You get more for your money, plain and simple. I have experienced some of the best customer service and support via online shopping through these audio companies. They have to due to reputation with us the buyer. These companies know that to keep a loyal following they will have too serve there customers in a new and different way. After all everyone who takes the plunge into the online buying world, its a different way of shopping.

As with most speakers the 760’s needed some time to “break in” but I was floored by thier performance right out of the box. These speakers have been described as more musical, in the rocket line up, but I found they were perfect for both music and movies. They do have a little darker sound to them. The Rockets are known for being laid back and not bright. I have heard all in the Rocket line save for the 1000’s. The 450’s and the 850’s have the same sound characteristics to them but the 760’s has a meatier bottom end and a darker top end. If you have bright reflective room and think the highs could get shrill this is the speaker I would go with.

One could easily run the 760’s without a sub in a smaller room with a higher end receiver. But if you have a bigger room, a sub may be necessary. These are a power hungry speaker and I would advise with or without a sub you upgrade your receiver if it is rated less then a 100 watts. At the time I was running a Denon 3805 which seemed to handle these just fine with the sub turned on and the internal cross over set at 80hz to the 760’s. I later added a separate amp, the Emotiva DMC-1, and it really juiced things up! So with these you have the option to enjoy them now with whatever you are using to power them but also the ability to upgrade your amplification and gain almost a whole new speaker.

Specs:
System: 3-way, five-driver direct-radiating system, vented enclosure with three rear-firing flared ports.
Drivers: Vifa Ring Radiator tweeter, two custom 5.25″ long-throw mid-woofers, two custom 6.5″ aluminum cone bass woofers.
Frequency Response: 36 Hz to 20 KHz (± 3 dB)
Crossover Points:
Midrange: 180 Hz – 1.75 kHz
XT tweeter: 1.75 kHz – 20 kHz
Impedance: 8 Ohms nominal
Efficiency: 87dB (@ 1 watt / 1 meter)
Dimensions: 43.5″ H x 15.5″ D x 9.5″ W
Weight: 94 lbs./pc shipped

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