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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1830 on: Dec 20, 2010 at 10:23 PM »
Whoa I saw the SRP for Focal Electra 1037 Be at US$10,995 (that's close to 500k peso per pair) :o :o

Mark has two pairs pa + the Center!  :o :o :o

I'm sure Mark's HT deserves the best HT award in the Philippines. ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1831 on: Dec 20, 2010 at 10:31 PM »
Wooweee!!! Congrats sir Mark!!! Very impressive upgrade you got there!!! So when can we come over to experience this awesome set-up? ;D

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1832 on: Dec 20, 2010 at 10:46 PM »
Grabe Sir mark, hindi lang ibang level ito but ibang category na talaga. :o :o :o :o Focals wow, sarap sa tenga. Yung Iba pinag-iipunan yung kahit isang pair, ikaw 7pcs agad plus 2 ultras pa. Can I now call you master mark? ;) ;) ;) you deserve it :)

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1833 on: Dec 20, 2010 at 11:02 PM »
Wowowee Mark, hindi lang eto major major upgrade, kundi general general upgrade na! hehehe Congratulations! ;D ;D ;D As you said, kaya November yung HiFi Show, para tiyempo sa Xmas BONUS!  :D :D :D


Congratulations din kay brader iinas and macdon! Kakaiba talaga ang kamandag ng graceland! hehe  :D :D




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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1834 on: Dec 20, 2010 at 11:33 PM »
Sabi mo sir Mark last week, one pair lang. Bakit ang dami ng pairs niyan?!!!  :o

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1835 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 12:23 AM »
I just thought the subs were just the upgrades. The Speakers pala were upgraded earlier. Mahina ang aking radar! Congrats sir Mark! Siguro with the speaker upgrade I might be able to distinguish HD audio already from your setup.

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1836 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 05:06 AM »
That's a GOLD investment you got there Sir, I'm speechless when I saw the pics. If I'm not mistaken thats 7pcs of highend JM LABS & 2 ULTRAs. Great system :o Even though I'll never have the chance to listen to your system but I'm sure the SQ & PQ in that room is AWESOME!  ;)
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1837 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:24 AM »
Thanks for the comments, guys.

Some additional observations about these speakers:

The build and finish of the speakers reminds me of high-end Italian furniture or a luxury car ala BMW. The design, the piano finish and even the binding posts are all high-end. In fact, I could say that the performance of the Focal Electras as compared to the PSB Stratus Goldi is like a BMW vs. a Camry. Ibang level.

The floorstanders weigh 115 pounds each - mabigat talaga. The feet are strongly built and have rubber soles so they are very stable.

Even the bookshelves are surprisingly heavy and pretty large. They are 30 pounds each, while my current PSB bookshelves are half that. I've listened only a bit to the bookshelves, just to test them, because I still need to build the brackets to mount them as the High Speakers. Designing the brackets will be a challenge.

The center weighs "only" 42 pounds and looks surprisingly small but it produces a big sound and is perfectly matched to the fronts.

After we carried the SVS Ultras, we moved the SVS PB12-NSD subs. Parang napakagaan ng PB12.  ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1838 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:32 AM »
Wowowee Mark, hindi lang eto major major upgrade, kundi general general upgrade na!

Actually, I was looking at my setup last night and I realized how much had changed in this year.

I went from 7 speakers to 11.
I changed all speakers, except for the 2 Paradigm subs.
I upgraded the pj.
I changed the AVR twice.

I really don't think I will make a major upgrade for some time ... except if there is some new outstanding technology for projectors or AVR's.  ;D ;D Speakers, however, are pretty stable and I think I will just tweak what I have.
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1839 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:36 AM »
Sabi mo sir Mark last week, one pair lang. Bakit ang dami ng pairs niyan?!!!  :o

Similar to what Iiinas did when he upgraded from SVS PB10 to PB12 Plus (skipping the PB12-NSD). Para tapos na.  ;D ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1840 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:37 AM »
Sir Mark I hope you have reached your audio nirvana...

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1841 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:37 AM »
Siguro with the speaker upgrade I might be able to distinguish HD audio already from your setup.

Doc ... you have a priceless talent to distinguish lossless and lossy audio! Perfect ang score mo! I'm sure it will stay that way.  ;D ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1842 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:38 AM »
That's a GOLD investment you got there Sir, I'm speechless when I saw the pics. If I'm not mistaken thats 7pcs of highend JM LABS & 2 ULTRAs. Great system :o Even though I'll never have the chance to listen to your system but I'm sure the SQ & PQ in that room is AWESOME!  ;)

Send me a PM when you are in Manila para makadaan ka. Ginawa rin yun dati ni Docelmo.
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1843 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:40 AM »
Sir Mark I hope you have reached your audio nirvana...

Natitira na lang ang PSB bookshelves ko na surrounds and surround backs. Some day, I will change those to Focals. Next year siguro. E malapit na next year ...  ;D ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1844 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 06:51 AM »
basta ako narinig ko na yang mga focals na yan!  ;D

the speakers are not only built like a tank but it is built elegantly, the woofer's texture is smooth and looks like marble!  :o :o :o

the berilium (tama ba) tweeters though small perform its duties perfectly and admirably. hanep. when i heard it playing music, the separation and details is definitely unbelievable. gleng! for $11k a pair!  :o :o :o

sayang wala pa yung ultras nung narinig namin ni kagawad mac. siguro the haunting would sound unbelievable na!

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1845 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 07:14 AM »
Actually, I was looking at my setup last night and I realized how much had changed in this year.

I went from 7 speakers to 11.
I changed all speakers, except for the 2 Paradigm subs.
I upgraded the pj.
I changed the AVR twice.

I really don't think I will make a major upgrade for some time ... except if there is some new outstanding technology for projectors or AVR's.  ;D ;D Speakers, however, are pretty stable and I think I will just tweak what I have.

I think your path to nirvana is set: focal surround speakers. Then wait for developments in 3D technology. Or maybe tweak improvements in aesthetics if you care hehe, speaking of, I find the top tier Sonus Faber line of speakers very very beautiful.   ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D


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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1846 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 07:31 AM »
Sir Mark I hope you have reached your audio nirvana...

Never realize I could hear audio nirvana in my life...not even in my dream... ;D

Now Mark's HT is truly a video/audio paradise! :D Does anyone has any contact with the media? Perhaps should invite the media to do another special HT coverage for Mark! ;)

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1847 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 07:32 AM »
Actually, I was looking at my setup last night and I realized how much had changed in this year.

I went from 7 speakers to 11.
I changed all speakers, except for the 2 Paradigm subs.
I upgraded the pj.
I changed the AVR twice.

I really don't think I will make a major upgrade for some time ... except if there is some new outstanding technology for projectors or AVR's.  ;D ;D Speakers, however, are pretty stable and I think I will just tweak what I have.

grabe!
MAJOR MAJOR HT YEAR for Mark!

Congrats! Congrats! Congrats !!!!
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1848 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 07:35 AM »
Send me a PM when you are in Manila para makadaan ka. Ginawa rin yun dati ni Docelmo.
Thanks very much, It would be a pleasure :) Maybe some future PDVD Yuletide gathering again that will be held again in your place Sir Mark, I will surely cross out the calendar date for it ;D

Awesome!  :o
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1849 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 08:05 AM »
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Oh My Gally! Beautiful looking speakers, I heard those in the Hi-Fi show too.
Ibang level talaga.

Congratulations sir Mark  :)

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1850 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 08:53 AM »
Napakagandang speakers nito. Congrats Sir Mark! :)

Matagal ko na silang pinapakinggan pero di nabibili. Baka nagsasawa na sakin ang AVDI. Wahahaha.  ;D Sigurado super ganda lalo yang system mo ngayon. :)


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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1851 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:16 AM »
Hi Mark,

Congratulations on the new speakers, very very brilliant. I can only shake my head with jaws dropped.. (hopefully one day i could sign a check for a delivery like that even in dreams) :D
im sure you are enjoying the holiday season and very much also being merry, enjoy more and have a good one. ;D

Cheers!
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1852 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:31 AM »
Master Mark just in case gusto mo mag upgrade ng interiors, maybe I can offer you motorized theatre recliners with lighted cup holders and optional table. Ultimate seats for the ultimate theatre ;) Pwede na 5seats x 4 rows, give kita special special price basta lagi lang kami kasama sa plugging ng theatre mo :D

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1853 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:40 AM »
wow!!! ganda naman, grabe!!!
sarap siguro makinig jan sir Mark :)
congrats!

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1854 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:48 AM »
Actually, I was looking at my setup last night and I realized how much had changed in this year.

I went from 7 speakers to 11.
I changed all speakers, except for the 2 Paradigm subs.
I upgraded the pj.
I changed the AVR twice.

I really don't think I will make a major upgrade for some time ... except if there is some new outstanding technology for projectors or AVR's.  ;D ;D Speakers, however, are pretty stable and I think I will just tweak what I have.

WOW!!!  :o :o :o
What a way to end the year of upgrade!
 
add ko din, you changed your sub twice!

Congratulations sir Mark!!!

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1855 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:53 AM »
WOW!!!  :o :o :o
What a way to end the year of upgrade!
 
add ko din, you changed your sub twice!

Congratulations sir Mark!!!

Hi Zherwin! Tama ka. Changed the subs twice din pala.  ;D ;D
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1856 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:54 AM »
Master Mark just in case gusto mo mag upgrade ng interiors, maybe I can offer you motorized theatre recliners with lighted cup holders and optional table. Ultimate seats for the ultimate theatre ;) Pwede na 5seats x 4 rows, give kita special special price basta lagi lang kami kasama sa plugging ng theatre mo :D


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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1857 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:54 AM »
Thanks very much, It would be a pleasure :) Maybe some future PDVD Yuletide gathering again that will be held again in your place Sir Mark, I will surely cross out the calendar date for it ;D

Awesome!  :o

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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1858 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:55 AM »
Master Mark just in case gusto mo mag upgrade ng interiors, maybe I can offer you motorized theatre recliners with lighted cup holders and optional table. Ultimate seats for the ultimate theatre ;) Pwede na 5seats x 4 rows, give kita special special price basta lagi lang kami kasama sa plugging ng theatre mo :D

E paano kung 40 Pinoydvd members ang bisita? Di ba problema yun?
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Re: My dream theater -- a Major Major upgrade
« Reply #1859 on: Dec 21, 2010 at 09:58 AM »
E paano kung 40 Pinoydvd members ang bisita? Di ba problema yun?

kasya sir mark!  gustong gusto nila yang kandong lalo na kung educational videos na!

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