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Home Theater => General => HT Picture Gallery => Topic started by: mikeer2002ph on Aug 24, 2010 at 03:32 PM
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Evolution of my Stereo / 2.1 setup:
Really old stereo setup: (circa 2002-Aug 1 2010)
Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 1 Bookshelf (Bought 2006)
Klipsch RW10 Sub (Bought Dec. 2009)
Harman/Kardon HK 3470 Stereo Receiver (Bought 2002)
Pioneer DV 595K DVD/CD Player (Bought 2007)
33" Steel Speaker stands (Bought 2006)
*Note: I thought they were 26" when this thread was started, so when I finally measured them it was 33" pala
Pics
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grilles on (toed in)
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grilles off (toed in)
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Right speaker and Klipsch RW10 Sub location
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Left speaker
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Pioneer DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/WMA Player (never used it for DVDs, purely for MP3s/WMAs/CDs)
Harman/Kardon HK3470 Stereo Receiver
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Quite Old stereo setup: (Circa Aug 3,2010 - Sept. 20, 2010)
Mission MV4 Bookshelf
Klipsch RW10 Sub
Harman/Kardon HK 3470 Stereo Receiver
Pioneer DV 595K DVD/CD Player
33" Speaker Stands
Pic
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Grilles on (toed in)
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Grilles off (toed in)
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Listening position
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Right Speaker, source+amplification, sub
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Left speaker
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Old Setup: (Circa October 2010 - September 2011)
Polk Audio RTiA3 Bookshelves
Harman/Kardon HK3470 Stereo Receiver
Samsung DV-350C DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Player
Klipsch RW10 Sub
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Grilles on
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Grilles off
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Left speaker
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Right speaker
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from my listening spot - look ma, NO MORE TOE-INS!
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Previous Setup: (September 2011 to 2012)
Polk Audio LSi9
Rotel RCD-06SE CD Player
Rotel RA-06SE Integrated Amp (as preamp)
Rotel RB-1582 Power Amp
Klipsch RW-10 Subwoofer
Cal's ICs
Sabre 24" Stands
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/187/IMG-0001.JPG?et=J4mLlpHDbAW1o6RfXGexfQ&nmid=319887102)
Rotel RA-06SE Int Amp and Rotel RCD-06SE CD Player
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Polk Audio LSi9 Bookshelves + Stand, Klipsch RW10 Subwoofer , Rotel Setup
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/189/IMG-0003.JPG?et=JspCz0ysIshyTU%2B53yrEHg&nmid=319887102)
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February 2013 - March 2014
Polk Audio LSi9 Bookshelves
Rotel RCD06SE CD Player
Rotel RA06SE Integrated Amp (as preamp)
Rotel RB1582 Power Amp
Cal's ICs
Sabre 24" Stands
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/150761_10200183979816739_1394330552_n.jpg)
Rotel RB1582 (Left), Rotel RA06SE (Top Right), Rotel RCD06SE (Bottom Right)
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Grilles On
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Grilles Off
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Profile
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March 2014 to Present
Home Stereo
Polk Audio LSi9 Bookshelves
Onkyo CS5VL SACD/CD/Mp3 Player
Onkyo DV500SP CD/DVD-A/DVD/VCD/Mp3 Player
Cambridge Audio Azur 650A Integrated Amp (as preamp)
Rotel RB1582 Power Amp
2x Cal's ICs
QED Performance Audio2 ICs
Shuzz's Custom 31" Solid Wood Stands for the LSi9s
Portable Stereo
Fiio X5 Portable Digital Audio Player / DAC
Fiio E12 Mont Blanc Portable Power Amp
AKG K172HD Closed-Back Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Closed-Back Headphones
Focal Spirit One-S Closed-Back Headphones
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Very simple yet effective set-up sir! Mukhang custom made yan stands kasi 26"...
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Thanks Nelson!
I'm actually looking for a 28" or 30" stand because the Mission's MV4 tweeters are now below ear level LOL.
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Turbokiller will solve your problems at half the cost of branded stands. ;)
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nice setup sir, just wanted to ask if there's any issue with bass since your speakers are rear ported and against the wall, have the similar situation but my speakers are rear ported also but against a 1/4" wooden type of enclosure with around an inch or two allowance from rear port to the 1/4" wood thingy
thanks!
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Nice Setup!.. ;D
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hey Bro, simple but nice set-up.. :)
by the way... how's the comparison of your EVO and MV4... ;)
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nice audio setup sir! :)
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hey Bro, simple but nice set-up.. :)
by the way... how's the comparison of your EVO and MV4... ;)
I have the same question. :)
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@ Nelson,
Does TurboKiller fabricate stainless steel speaker stands (and can be loaded with sand)? Where is he located?
@ Gabbby,
Yep it has been an ongoing issue with either the Acoustic Energy Evo 1 and now .. the Mission MV4 .. the LACK of bass.
Supposedly if I were still in our former flat in Cubao (all concrete) it would have been spectacular but since we're now in my grandma's place and its made of hardwood (narra) .. bass died a natural death, hence the need for a sub.
the speakers are toed in by about 5-10 degrees to the listening spot (rocking chair)
Perhaps I should get a front ported bookshelf (Klipsch RB-61/81, MA BX2)
@audiojunkie,
Thanks! =)
@Brian_Mico
Thanks! =)
Comparison of EVO and MV4
EVO1
(+) lower bass resonance (when I was living in a concrete flat, no need for a sub anymore)
(+) metal cones
(+) heavy built
(+) Diana Krall / Norah Jones sounds like they're doing a personal concert (singing front centre - and singing only to me)
(+) Bi-wireable / Bi-Amp capable
(-) cone moves too much and sometimes even bottoms out with R&B / Opera
(-) midrange is too controlled .. not much even
(-) sound staging is limited to the small sweetspot whether toed in or not
(-) lacks stereo imaging at low volumes
(-) requires a long break in period (took almost 2 months)
MV4
(+) SPECTACULAR soundstaging (even out of the box), goes without saying stereo imaging is there out of the box, and the sweet spot is now a lot larger.
(+) Midrange is better (after the break in) and Treble performance is a lot better
(+) cone movement is controlled even with heavy bass
(+) Larger/longer cabinet
(+) reveals bad mp3 recordings or CD recordings
(+) short break-in period (1-2 weeks)
(-) Bass performance is worse than EVO1s
(-) Lighter than the EVO1
(-) out of the box experience was really irrirating - midrange sounds similar to karaoke machines in raon
(-) No bi-wiring / bi-amping capability
(-) Norah Jones and Diana Krall now seems to be staging a concert for everyone, not just for me (you can hear the background in the live performance .. as if you're just one of the audience)
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I don't think Turbokiller can help you. But i can. ;D
Pm sent.
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Congrats, bro!
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Congrats, bro!
Thanks bro! =)
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This is my gaming rig (mostly for driving sims - NFS shift / undercover / prostreet) cum HD movie viewing deck (720p,1080p)
PC Specs
Proc: Intel Core i7 920
Mobo: Intel DX58SO
Cooling: Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan (Memory); Corsair H50 Water cooling kit (Processor), Fan Tweak for the IOH on the motherboard
Mems: 3GB Corsair XMS3 DDR3-1600 (Triple Channel 1GB)
SATA HDDs: 1TB OS/Games/Apps drive; 1TB HD/Std Def Movie drive ; 500GB MP3 / Backup Drive
SATA DVD: Plextor PX-880SA Writer/Reader with Lightscribe
Power: Corsair TX-850 850W 80Plus Power Supply
Graphics: Palit GTX 260 216SP Sonic Edition 1792mb GDDR3 448bit video card (with HDMI/DVI/VGA out)
Sound: Integrated Realtek 889A 7.1 channel codec with SPDIF optical and digital out
Monitor: 24" Samsung 245B - 1920x1200 res, 5ms response on DVI
Speakers: Altec-Lansing ADA 305 (Dolby Pro-Logic) 2.1 on analog out
Chassis: CoolerMaster HAF 932 Full tower
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate
Pics:
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[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs191.ash2/45442_1530997669416_1068989207_1544058_7429024_n.jpg)
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congrats! :)
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Thanks Nelson!
I'm actually looking for a 28" or 30" stand because the Mission's MV4 tweeters are now below ear level LOL.
I think they're really supposed to be that way, that's the idea behind the "Inverted driver geometry for time alignment" concept.
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congrats :)
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Oh my gulay. monster PC yan ah! :o
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congrats :)
Thanks! =)
I think they're really supposed to be that way, that's the idea behind the "Inverted driver geometry for time alignment" concept.
True.
Except that...the MV4 'sounds' funny where it is installed right now (on the pedestals)
I discovered only a few hours ago during a music chill-out session when I was 'it' (was the one left without a chair and I sat on the floor) it sounded a lot better me sitting on the floor than me on a chair.
change chairs perhaps?
Oh my gulay. monster PC yan ah! :o
Nelson, thanks! 8)
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nice htpc specs! :)
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nice htpc specs! :)
Thanks Tein,
Actually the HTPC came as an afterthought .. I'm using the rig more on gaming, nevertheless its glorious for personal HiDef movie watching (1-2 feet feet from the screen) and mostly on the headphones (senn HD280) for both gaming and movie watching.
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Thanks Tein,
Actually the HTPC came as an afterthought .. I'm using the rig more on gaming, nevertheless its glorious for personal HiDef movie watching (1-2 feet feet from the screen) and mostly on the headphones (senn HD280) for both gaming and movie watching.
Hehe me also naka htpc, before it was a gaming rig din pero now full time htpc na sya, with slight gaming nalang hehe. you can it out here also sa page 2 ata sya hehe tagal na d update ;)
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adjusted the speakers (1m behind the back wall with the painting)
adjusted my seat location (opened the balcony door for open-air listening)
result: norah jones, diana krall and frank sinatra are back doing private concerts for me.
adverse reaction: The MV4's vocal performance exceeded my expectation. Way back then with the evo I can listen to music with all lights off and they'd sing in far behind, now the staging area became closer that I just had to turn the lights on just to be sure its just the CD and not ole' blue eyes haunting me.
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Waw HAF 932 or 922 ba yung case mo brader congrats hehe ;D ;D we have the same case hehe
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Waw HAF 932 or 922 ba yung case mo brader congrats hehe ;D ;D we have the same case hehe
its the 932 (full tower)
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Woow, very nice rig bro ;D
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Woow, very nice rig bro ;D
Thanks! ;D
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nice htpc specs! ;)
ang dami! :D
congrats bro.!
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nice htpc specs! ;)
ang dami! :D
congrats bro.!
Thanks Mr. H :D again, I envisioned this PC as a purely gaming rig, and its role as an HTPC just came in much later, when I started loading 1080p MKV movie files
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update
will be upgrading the bookshelves and CD player very soon
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as for the 'upcoming' speakers...
So far, its a 4 way tie (as far as my idea of imaging/clarity/bass is concerned) to the following BS below the 18K range
1. Klipsch RB-61 - 'Nelson's little HHOORRNNSS' and my first love in spectra ever since i've listened to them circa 2006
2. Infinity Primus 162 - officially scratched off from from my boyfriend's list when we auditioned it with an HK 3490 - 'magulo ang tunog' according to him
3. Mordaunt-Short Aviano 2 - sounds 'ngongo' when auditioned with a CA 840 amp+CA 740 combo in 5th avenue, hoping it will change for the better if bring in my HK 3470.
4. Polk RTi A3 - Listened to this last night at ehome paired with a logitech squeezebox+Bada tube/hybrid amp - I must say the highs are better than the klipsch, but the bass lacks somewhat but I can't be sure until I audition it with my HK3470.
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have you listened to Paradigm Atoms?
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have you listened to Paradigm Atoms?
Oh yes, auditioned them at Spectra a week ago. Cute and able sounding speakers, perfect for my PC should I convert it to a 'proper' HTPC.
But that's all there is to it, cute. Tinny bass that's the problem although I cant blame the atoms because of its smaller drivers.
Then again, the Paradigm Titans IS ANOTHER STORY. I love it but yes it also happens to belong to another income tax bracket level of several orders of magnitude.
anyway,
Final audition of the 4 shortlisted speakers with the HK3470+Pioneer DV595 DVD/CD/VCD/MP3/WMA Player
1. Klipsch RB-61 - 'Nelson's little HHOORRNNSS' - Still my reference sound for bass, treble, midrange, sound staging and imaging.
2. B&W 685 - way out of my budget (26K cash, 29.5K card according to the snooty sound dimension sales person) but I auditioned it with the HK 3470 anyway (as stand-in to the now scratched off Infinity Primus P162). The B&Ws had PERFECT bass and midrange, SPECTACULAR sound staging/imaging, Highs were ultra refined but lacked that 'tingling' sensation I was expecting.
Note: B&Ws were also the snootiest speakers in the shortlist - perfect with jazz/instrumentals/classicals and vocals with the HK. It sounded crass with rock/dance/MP3s. (i can now hear tormentor say "pairing.. pairing")
3. Mordaunt-Short Aviano 2 - it sounded 'ngongo' with the Cambridge Audio equipment, although it improved the bass and highs enough paired with the HK 3470, alas, it still lagged behind the Klipsch RB-61 as reference for midrange and highs.
4. Polk RTi A3 - Lacked bass with the bada tube amp, but got PERFECT scores with bass and treble (tingling treble reminiscent of the KEF Q50 of a neighbor). Midrange performance isn't as good as the B&W 685,but the sound staging and imaging is at par with the B&W as far as my ears and equipment are concerned.
Verdict
Winner: Polk RTi A3s
1st Runner Up: Klipsch RB-81
2nd Runner Up: B&W 685 (if it were priced at 18K it would have ended at 2nd)
Thank you speakers: Infinity Primus P162, Mordaunt-Short Aviano 2
Finally, after several weeks of auditioning, tedious to and fro equipment shuffling,
I present to you my new speakers, my new love - The Polk Audio RTi A3 Bookshelves (had a little help with blue-tac LOL ;D)
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Grilles on
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Grilles off
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs156.snc4/37124_1576673011271_1068989207_1649117_1910753_n.jpg)
Left speaker
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs136.snc4/37124_1576673051272_1068989207_1649118_7992410_n.jpg)
Right speaker
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs076.ash2/37124_1576673091273_1068989207_1649119_269653_n.jpg)
from my listening spot - look ma, NO MORE TOE-INS!
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ganda mikee. congrats and enjoy your new gear. :) :) :)
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ganda mikee. congrats and enjoy your new gear. :) :) :)
thanks tormentor! see you here in a couple of days
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Congrats! nice speakers... :o :o :o
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Congrats! nice speakers... :o :o :o
thank you! come and join rascal101 / tormentor when they come over this week for an audition
also ditched the Palit GTX 260 216SP Video card on my HTPC for the Palit GTX 470 with a built-in codec (no more need for a motherboard to video card SPDIF connector)
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Tormentor (Joey) - thanks for coming over here at my place last night after our audition of the MAs in greenhills.
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Tormentor (Joey) - thanks for coming over here at my place last night after our audition of the MAs in greenhills.
welcome mikee. :)
thanks for the hospitality...
did enjoy being there,
now i know how you prefer the music to be heard hehehe
nice speakers and system mikee...great details...high details... :) :) :)
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welcome mikee. :)
thanks for the hospitality...
did enjoy being there,
now i know how you prefer the music to be heard hehehe
nice speakers and system mikee...great details...high details... :) :) :)
Thanks Joey!
will post new pics soon
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Thank you Mel (Rascal101) for visiting yesterday afternoon.
Now you heard the wisdom behind the my max bass+treble on the tone controls while listening to music with all the racket happening on the street below with the balcony open.
Thank you for letting me audition your X777 passive linestage attenuator + new coils
-Mikee-
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Thank you also for letting me hear your new speakers.
I now have better understanding on the kind of sound you want from your set-up.
I think that next time I should visit much later hopefully with Joey. That way there is no background noise :)
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Thank you also for letting me hear your new speakers.
I now have better understanding on the kind of sound you want from your set-up.
I think that next time I should visit much later hopefully with Joey. That way there is no background noise :)
Yep! the racket dies down around 8pm, but perfect auditioning conditions happen 10pm onwards if you want the balcony and street all to yourselves.
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As you well know, my Klipsch sub is currently on the chopping block supposedly to be replaced by a Polk DSW 500 Pro.
I'm currently auditioning the Polk DSW 500 Pro at home.
Lots of thanks to Richie (it is his personal sub) of E-Home trading.
Standby for verdict..
Let's just say if the Klipsch gets withdrawn, you guys know the reason why.
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FYI
My Klipsch sub is officially withdrawn, ergo it was fun pitting it against the Polk Audio DSW Pro 500.
Klipsch is it when it comes to music as far as we're concerned here.
Thank you Rascal101 (Mel) for coming over a couple of days ago for a visit/audition.
As usual, hope you like our version of congee.
Thanks too for the snacks and treats.
Your newly redesigned X77 and accompanying coils is a triumph!
Now that's what I call a 'bright' and 'holographic' idea.
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Thank you very much for welcoming me to your home. And yes, I liked your version of congee.
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just visiting
nothing new except for new CD albums, new 1TB hard drive for my growing movie collection and new speaker cabling for the speakers
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I recently sold my Pioneer DV-595K DVD Player to JerryIdol of PDVD
watch out for the new pics of the replacement DVD/MP3/WMA player
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I hope you have a better one You deserve it :)
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Dagdag-Bawas mode muna..
Bawas ng stands, DVD Player, dumi unused cabling
Dagdag ng screws (finally had the time to mount the RTi A3s on the wall), Waxed the floor
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ayos. di ba kailangan ng konting rear clearance ng speakers nyo sir?
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ayos. di ba kailangan ng konting rear clearance ng speakers nyo sir?
what do you mean? well the speakers themselves have a built-in wall mount .. so yun lang yung nilagyan ng screw
here is the a reference pic of an RTi A3 as seen from the back
(http://www.hometheatersolution.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/1/6/1650_polk-audio-rti-3u-bookshelf-speakers-black.jpg)
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currently home-auditioning a Denon DVD-1710 DVD Player glorified to a CD/WMA/MP3 player bought from Jhelenz
standby for verdict..
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ayos. di ba kailangan ng konting rear clearance ng speakers nyo sir?
Well its been several weeks na wala yung stands, the bass from the speakers improved A LOT, imaging is still holographic although since the only place we can mount the left speaker on the plywood wall is on one of the inner hardwood frame (about 2 feet from where the speaker stands were located) - the speakers got closer together.
The result is the 'sweet spot' got smaller and moved forward a bit ok pa rin since the speakers are now more intimate when the sliding door is in the 'closed' position.
So far the 'magic' of the power port on the RTi A3 is still working its charm
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Well its been several weeks na wala yung stands, the bass from the speakers improved A LOT, imaging is still holographic although since the only place we can mount the left speaker on the plywood wall is on one of the inner hardwood frame (about 2 feet from where the speaker stands were located) - the speakers got closer together.
The result is the 'sweet spot' got smaller and moved forward a bit ok pa rin since the speakers are now more intimate when the sliding door is in the 'closed' position.
So far the 'magic' of the power port on the RTi A3 is still working its charm
my Polk also improved its bass when i mounted it to concrete wall, but it lessen the imaging.
btw, are u eying a polk lsi7 or 9? the lsi series is a bit laid back and warm speaker and for me not good matched with HK.There is something missing, and i think lack of dynamics and lively presentation.just my 2 cents. :)
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my Polk also improved its bass when i mounted it to concrete wall, but it lessen the imaging.
btw, are u eying a polk lsi7 or 9? the lsi series is a bit laid back and warm speaker and for me not good matched with HK.There is something missing, and i think lack of dynamics and lively presentation.just my 2 cents. :)
Baka hirap i-drive na amp?
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Baka hirap i-drive na amp?
master, cguro nga under power ung lsi7 ko. i'am using HK avr85 medyo madaling mag-init pag nka large ung setting s front for music listening.b4 it was powered by an entry level onkyo receiver and mas lively ung sound and mas extended ung high compared s hk avr85 using hotel california as my reference. sir mikee sori s o.t :)
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master, cguro nga under power ung lsi7 ko. i'am using HK avr85 medyo madaling mag-init pag nka large ung setting s front for music listening.b4 it was powered by an entry level onkyo receiver and mas lively ung sound and mas extended ung high compared s hk avr85 using hotel california as my reference. sir mikee sori s o.t :)
Try mo muna i-set sa small, see if there's a diif. :D
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my Polk also improved its bass when i mounted it to concrete wall, but it lessen the imaging.
btw, are u eying a polk lsi7 or 9? the lsi series is a bit laid back and warm speaker and for me not good matched with HK.There is something missing, and i think lack of dynamics and lively presentation.just my 2 cents. :)
Well the RTi A3s are currently mounted on a wooden wall (more like a partition wall kinda thing) and I may be lucky with imaging that is still there.
As for my next speakers .. Im thinking LSi 7 or LSi 9, depends on the outcome of the audition at AVshop with my HK 3470 stereo receiver.
I'm thinking you may get varied results between the AVR85, HK3470 and the HK980 (which was the one I auditioned the LSi 7s at AVShop) so im not taking any chances.
Im also aware that the LSi 9s dont have a wall mount unlike the LSi 7s hence may perform differently under certain configurations
Lots of variables hence im taking my time.
Between standmount and wall mount, the only difference in my case (RTi A3s) were the smaller sweet spot - dynamics and presentation are still very much there - especially now when the sliding doors are closed.
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currently home-auditioning a Denon DVD-1710 DVD Player glorified to a CD/WMA/MP3 player bought from Jhelenz
standby for verdict..
I finished the home audition of the Denon DV-1710. It had a couple of problems hence I've returned it for a refund.
I am still on the lookout for a Pioneer DV-610AV, and hopefully I can still buy one new.
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sa listening room in megamall meron pa sila nung pioneer dv610. happy hunting
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Updates:
Finally got what I was looking for - an affordable DVD player that plays my ripped MP3s/WMAs and CDs without hiccups
- Samsung DVD-C350 DVD Player (1,690 bucks at SM Makati)
the selling/decision point was its discrete 24Bit/192KHz Audio DAC as compared to the onboard DACs of similar DVD players in its price class (Toshiba, LG)*
*according to schematics/service manuals I found floating around the net for the aforementioned players
although Im still mulling for getting a proper CD player (I'm thinking of Tormentor's CA-740C) probably if its still unsold by next month
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Updates:
Got myself a Monitor Audio B1 (thanks lesleyc) and currently hooked up as my new PC speakers
so far .. its just WOW as PC speakers.
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Updates:
Got myself a Monitor Audio B1 (thanks lesleyc) and currently hooked up as my new PC speakers
so far .. its just WOW as PC speakers.
naks naman! congrats! sosyal talaga ng PC mo hehehe
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congrats... nice pc speakers ;D
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pictures to follow. wala pa yung amp for the MAs
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finally pics of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 (in Beech) as stereo PC speakers, and a Marantz PM-45 Integrated Amp as amplification
Speaker pair and placement
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/102/IMG-0504.JPG?et=trvgVqlpprKnPJ%2C5oCCzYA&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/106/IMG-0508.JPG?et=emsz6twYl%2B3Nw4gYBRqQfQ&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/108/IMG-0510.JPG?et=lyMKx57Yln8TKc%2CquDgO2g&nmid=319887102)
Grilles off
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/115/IMG-0517.JPG?et=jQThksBUII3P8f9tHsJDJg&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/117/IMG-0519.JPG?et=7d%2BL9B8ZdeNDfpJm3ZDtqw&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/118/IMG-0520.JPG?et=asCY2q5IKE53tPvKDL2PDA&nmid=319887102)
Left speaker
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/105/IMG-0507.JPG?et=djOuaRyO9W2oxp893rk52g&nmid=319887102)
Right speaker
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/103/IMG-0505.JPG?et=phNAdnRli0QnECzsy2I%2CRg&nmid=319887102)
Marantz PM-45 Amp
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/104/IMG-0506.JPG?et=%2C1HhSw4LNAsPM3He9bDf5g&nmid=319887102)
Overview
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/107/IMG-0509.JPG?et=77AQzE%2BaB%2C11DVjkQyarJQ&nmid=319887102)
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Don't you find the monitor height too high? Maybe you might also try to place the speakers between the monitor. ;)
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sir curious lang, w/c one produce better SQ, MA BX or RTiA3?
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Don't you find the monitor height too high? Maybe you might also try to place the speakers between the monitor. ;)
Nelson, currently nagtyatyaga on that table seen on the pic
si manong (dad's carpenter) has not finished my desk meant to carry the speakers, monitor and amp
it will look something like this once completed
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnv7f9Y8O-Ray3_XbIKH-qyd-xcURwWHJlIf6caKQ2wEEcwS1LtQ)
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sir curious lang, w/c one produce better SQ, MA BX or RTiA3?
I haven't tried the BX1, but if I base it on the B1, I still prefer the RTiA3 for SQ.
The B1s I have were treble shy even with the treble tone control on the amp on full.
I have to tweak the EQ on the sound card inside the PC (2Khz, 6Khz, 8Khz, 16KHz) + max treble on the amp just to cajole the MA B1s to sound like the RTi A3 with flat EQ on the sound card, and just simple adjustments to treble on the amp
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Updates!
Some friends were clamoring for pictures of the upgrade
Here they are (pics taken from AVShop-MLY Enterprises in QC)
Let's introduce the very accommodating,knowledgeable and interactive staff of AVShop-MLY Enterprises
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James is on the left, a customer sitting on the lay-z boy and Rey smiling
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The customer was auditioning an RX1 front+RX Centre and an HK255
Now for the main event
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LSi9 grilles on (notice the canon digicam hardcase as scale on how big these bookshelves are)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/130/IMG-1952.JPG?et=nm0KJsrjVPNKkTv%2BpK7iAA&nmid=319887102)
LSi9 grilles off
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/131/IMG-1953.JPG?et=04VjsXzUv5YB7dIpFe2aDA&nmid=319887102)
LSi9 grilles off, front close up
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/132/IMG-1954.JPG?et=wfWMAnMXwmRQXCo4UU%2CWXA&nmid=319887102)
LSi9 rear view, notice the massive power port plate with rubberized backing so you can mount it flush on a wall and it wont resonate
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/133/IMG-1955.JPG?et=FiQJwr%2Cafu3TWe9dQxg4HA&nmid=319887102)
LSi9 left speaker
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/134/IMG-1956.JPG?et=G9%2CkotUVsDSUzagmMEBHWA&nmid=319887102)
LSi9 right speaker
Well that's all folks, I dont have a stand yet, so hopefully I get one within the week so that I can finally mount these at home. Its still packed in the box until the stands come in.
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hi mikeer2002ph
kumusta tunog ng LSi9?
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ganda mikee, hope to hear it soon. :)
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hi mikeer2002ph
kumusta tunog ng LSi9?
Hello ninjababez
Well, Lets just say my ears had an orgasm the moment Chris Botti played "Time to say Goodbye" and when Vangelis started to play movement #3 from Mythodea: Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey
I literally sold off my i7 gaming rig complete with everything including the kitchen sink just to get these speakers.
They're that good.
Of course, I did my homework first, started with a good foundation: a high current stereo receiver or a high current amp.
It brought down the Marantz PM45 to its knees with R&B and bassy jazz music, In as much as it sounds flawless with the same amp with vocals, orchestra or acoustic music.
The Harman/Kardon HK3470 was its favorite. It delivered what its supposed to although I may end up using a fan on the HK3470 since it got hot, not that alarming but im not taking chances.
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wow ganda mikee ahh...congrats brader! PM mo naman sa akin kung magkano damage, baka pwede ko paghandaan yan hehehe ;D
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Wow! Congrats! ;)
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Congratz Sir Mike for the great sounding speakers & nice looking too ;)
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Well, Lets just say my ears had an orgasm
not really familiar with the materials you mentioned but, NICE! :)
I literally sold off my i7 gaming rig complete with everything including the kitchen sink just to get these speakers.
They're that good.
I was actually expecting this ;D
yung built quality palang mukhang mahal na talaga :)
The Harman/Kardon HK3470 was its favorite. It delivered what its supposed to although I may end up using a fan on the HK3470 since it got hot, not that alarming but im not taking chances.
HK and denon is what avshop (mark) recommends for polks :)
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Hi Mike,
Finally the "blind item" is in the house ;D. I really would want to listen "Way Down Deep" and some audiophile vocals in those speakers which I haven't heard when you auditioned them in Avshop. Hopefully I'll be able to listen to them once your setup is complete (with speaker stand).
Congrats :)
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Those speakers look really stunning ang laki kasi for a bookshelf, and also sounds stunning as well, when we heard it sa audio show before that's one of the speakers that won't let me get out of my seat very nice Sir! congratulations again pa audition ha :D
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ganda mikee, hope to hear it soon. :)
Come on over Joey. The marantz CD63 of kilotz is already longing for your caress.
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wow ganda mikee ahh...congrats brader! PM mo naman sa akin kung magkano damage, baka pwede ko paghandaan yan hehehe ;D
PM Sent
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Wow! Congrats! ;)
Thanks Billabong!
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Congratz Sir Mike for the great sounding speakers & nice looking too ;)
Thanks at_sunset_blvd!
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1. Not really familiar with the materials you mentioned but, NICE! :)
2. I was actually expecting this ;D yung built quality palang mukhang mahal na talaga :)
3. HK and denon is what avshop (mark) recommends for polks :)
1. Well any material you dish at it, the LSi9 really performs
2. The LSi9 despite its bookshelf size weighs 15KG EACH. It took James AND Rey to bring the box down to the cab.
3. HK is a known maker of receivers/amps with high-current capability; Denon's ultra high current model of integrated amps should also do the trick. So most likely my next logical upgrade is a more robust high current amp (Im thinking Adcom,Hafler,Parasound)
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Hi Mike,
Finally the "blind item" is in the house ;D. I really would want to listen "Way Down Deep" and some audiophile vocals in those speakers which I haven't heard when you auditioned them in Avshop. Hopefully I'll be able to listen to them once your setup is complete (with speaker stand).
Congrats :)
Yeah, kaya nga im willing to swap the Marantz amp for a pair of stands. Sana me magmagandang loob - Integrated amp for stands LOL
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Those speakers look really stunning ang laki kasi for a bookshelf, and also sounds stunning as well, when we heard it sa audio show before that's one of the speakers that won't let me get out of my seat very nice Sir! congratulations again pa audition ha :D
Sure, let's set a date so people can go here
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I'll inform you guys once the stands are around and once they are, you guys can flock over.
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So most likely my next logical upgrade is a more robust high current amp (Im thinking Adcom,Hafler,Parasound)
Uy, mukhang tuloy tuloy na ang upgrade mo ahh....you mean, bibitawan mo na yung beloved HK3470 mo? hmmmm
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Uy, mukhang tuloy tuloy na ang upgrade mo ahh....you mean, bibitawan mo na yung beloved HK3470 mo? hmmmm
Oliver,
I have to find an appropriate amp first.
Don't worry, I know from the first time you went here you liked the fat sound of the HK3470.
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updates:
The Marantz PM45 swap to speaker stands is pushing through tomorrow.
Those that want to listen to the LSi9+HK3470 combo, house is open 4PM onwards.
Bring your material (CDs, WMAs/MP3s (in CD-R or DVD-/+R format)) if you wish
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i got a chance to listen to this baby way back, i brought my 50wpc power amp which was not sufficient kaya hindi nya napakanta to its full potential yung speakers. but Marc was really vouching for this beautiful speakers. :)
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i got a chance to listen to this baby way back, i brought my 50wpc power amp which was not sufficient kaya hindi nya napakanta to its full potential yung speakers. but Marc was really vouching for this beautiful speakers. :)
It craves for current and power.
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Congratulations bro, very nice looking speakers you have there. ;)
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It craves for current and power.
Congrats on your new speaks. :)
I've heard the LSi7 with HK990, the pairing was smooth, but too dark and a little dull for my taste.I'm not sure with the LSi9 though, but they say that its less dark than the 7. Would you think your marantz (if it had more power) be able to give the the LSi9 a bit of bite and sting in the upper frequencies, for some intensity?
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Congrats on your new speaks. :)
I've heard the LSi7 with HK990, the pairing was smooth, but too dark and a little dull for my taste.I'm not sure with the LSi9 though, but they say that its less dark than the 7. Would you think your marantz (if it had more power) be able to give the the LSi9 a bit of bite and sting in the upper frequencies, for some intensity?
most likely yes. It was straining with bassy passage. It was perfect if it were all just mid-high frequencies (opera/vocals/acoustics)
The new HK990 and the HK980 have digital (read: microprocessor based) tone controls, unlike the HK3470 and PM-45 which are completely analog.
I crave for bright sounding speakers, to the point that some people call it already harsh.
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i see. thanks mikee for the insights :)
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nice sir mikee.. congrats on your new "baby".. kindly pm me also yung damage.. hehe. ;) Thanks..
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wow lsi9 congrats on your new baby sir! very nice speakers.
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wow very nice upgrade
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parang pwedeng gawing center
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Congratulations bro, very nice looking speakers you have there. ;)
Thanks Ricky!
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i see. thanks mikee for the insights :)
You're welcome pa3ck608!
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nice sir mikee.. congrats on your new "baby".. kindly pm me also yung damage.. hehe. ;) Thanks..
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wow lsi9 congrats on your new baby sir! very nice speakers.
Thanks fitdynamite
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wow very nice upgrade parang pwedeng gawing center
If you notice the LSiC, it looks like a 9 that fell on one side, got longer and the ARC ports got farther apart
(http://www.polkaudio.com/images/site/lsi/lsic-black-large.jpg)
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I got excited, so instead of waiting for the stands from delinsk, I temporarily placed the one of the speakers on top of the klipsch sub (with its own stand) and the other speaker on top of my desk
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Nice Speakers! :o
Congrats! ;D
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Nice !!!.
The plate on the back intrigues me. I have location issue with my bookshelves as its near the wall with and the port is at the back ARGHH!!!.
The tweeter looks familiar ::) it must be good !!!
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Nice Speakers! :o
Congrast! ;D
Thanks audiojunkie!
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Nice !!!.
The plate on the back intrigues me. I have location issue with my bookshelves as its near the wall with and the port is at the back ARGHH!!!.
The tweeter looks familiar ::) it must be good !!!
The powerport (Found on the RTi/LSi) basically has a cone that is centered at the center of the back port, supposedly the plate allows close placement on a wall or even flush mount without adding port noise / affecting bass performance.
(http://www.polkaudio.com/images/global/technology/wopp.gif)
(http://www.polkaudio.com/images/global/technology/withpp.gif)
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The stands are here! just a couple of minutes of blue tack and 3M bumpons and another listening session!
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Thanks, now how to add something like that to my setup is the tricky question. Does the tip if the cone penetrate the port or its just ends at the opening ? ::) The Legal department at Polk just started a meeting ;D
Thanks audiojunkie!
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the powerport plate (RTi/LSi) basically has a cone that is centered at the center of the back port, supposedly it allows close placement on a wall or even flush mount without adding port noise.
(http://www.polkaudio.com/images/global/technology/wopp.gif)
(http://www.polkaudio.com/images/global/technology/withpp.gif)
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Thanks, now how to add something like that to my setup is the tricky question.
Does the tip if the cone penetrate the port or its just ends at the opening ? ::)
The Legal department at Polk just started a meeting ;D
Tip of the cone penetrates about half an inch into the center of the port, and the cone is shaped like mayon volcano.
On the LSi7 / RTiA1 / RTiA3 the powerport also serves as a wall mount
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Tip of the cone penetrates about half an inch into the center of the port, and the cone is shaped like mayon volcano.
On the LSi7 / RTiA1 / RTiA3 the powerport also serves as a wall mount
wow lsi9 :o, congrats sir mikeer. so how's the sound, cgurado yumayanig s bahay nyo kahit wlang sub at may mga songs n matatabunan yung sub mo ng lsi9 ;).
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Tip of the cone penetrates about half an inch into the center of the port, and the cone is shaped like mayon volcano.
On the LSi7 / RTiA1 / RTiA3 the powerport also serves as a wall mount
IMHO, placement of the power cone would be very crucial because it would also add "length" to the port. Can you try removing it and see if there's a diiference, assuming you will mount it far from the back wall.
@qguy, if you plan to DIY the power cone, i suggest that you do not follow the polk configuration. Better siguro kung mga at least 1" yun layo nun tip ng cone sa opening ng port.
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mukhang pwede ung cones ni sir macdon ;) ;D
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Ganda ng speakers mo sir congrats sa upgrade ;D
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wow lsi9 :o, congrats sir mikeer. so how's the sound, cgurado yumayanig s bahay nyo kahit wlang sub at may mga songs n matatabunan yung sub mo ng lsi9 ;).
well not really, there's just the occasional creaking of the windows LOL
Ganda ng speakers mo sir congrats sa upgrade ;D
Thanks!
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congrats sir sa LSI9! can you please pm me how much yung damage? ;D
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updates
since the house in pasay will be undergoing major renovations, and it will take several months to a year to finish, i relocated all my gears in another site in Batangas city.
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hi sir
congrats! did the stand fit in the speaker....the LSi9 is huge huh!
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hi sir
congrats! did the stand fit in the speaker....the LSi9 is huge huh!
width-wise the base of the LSi9 is a perfect match to your stands. length-wise the LSi9 is roughly 2 inches longer than the stands so the speakers are flush fit to the stands at the back while the front has a 2 inch gap.
also liberally used blue tac and thin bumpons at the bottom of the speakers for sitting snugly to the stands.
Thanks for asking!
=)
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well i think that makes the stand almost perfect to your LSi9 sir......
How about a picture?
thank you...
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well i think that makes the stand almost perfect to your LSi9 sir......
How about a picture?
thank you...
oh, the raw pics are in the desktop PC in batangas (no internet connection there). I'll be transferring the pics on the lappy once I get back so I can upload them when I travel to manila
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IMHO, placement of the power cone would be very crucial because it would also add "length" to the port. Can you try removing it and see if there's a diiference, assuming you will mount it far from the back wall.
Unlike the power port on the RTi Ax (I had the RTiA3s) series of speakers that you can literally take off with 4 screws at the back, on the LSi7/9, there's no sign of how to take out the powerport. Im suspecting it is screwed from inside the enclosure.
The tweeter looks familiar ::) it must be good !!!
Its a ring radiator tweeter from Vifa Denmark.
Same ring radiator tweeters in other high end speaker brands
FYI Scan-Speak and Peerless have merged with Vifa in recent memory
http://www.vifa-audio.com/about.php (http://www.vifa-audio.com/about.php)
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nice setup
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Here ye here ye
The batangas pictures of the LSi9s, with the stands from delinsk. pictures with both normal, toed in , grille on, grille off configurations
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/143/IMG-0029.JPG?et=om2GYs0Elc%2C2o5s4vFnA3w&nmid=319887102)
LSi9s no toe ins, grilles on, with the Klipsch RW10 sub
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/144/IMG-0030.JPG?et=%2CO9Sg7vbpvQem0BOF2aJxw&nmid=319887102)
Harman/Kardon 3470 / Samsung DVD C-350
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/147/IMG-0001.JPG?et=FN%2C6y5qZ6G8M3bUMo5REgQ&nmid=319887102)
LSi9s no toe ins, grilles off, with the klipsch RW10 sub
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/148/IMG-0002.JPG?et=QwQs%2CXXkNkjF9v9IXn8DKA&nmid=319887102)
Another view - grilles off
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LSi9 Left Speaker with the Stands from Delinsk
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LSi9 Right Speaker with the Stands from Delinsk
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LSi9 toed in, grilles on with the sub also toed in
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Another view of the LSi9s and the Klipsch Sub toed in
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LSi9 left speaker, toed in, grilles on featuring delinsk's stands
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LSi9 right speaker, toed in, grilles on featuring delinsk's stands, and the Klipsch Sub also toed in
That's all folks!
pardon the cookie box that served as the receiver/dvd rack - comic relief
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san ba yung lugar ninyo sa batangas sir? open na open ung window oh, madaling dukutin ung lsi9.... :D :D :D
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Nice Hk3470, btw how does it perform? Padating na ganyan ko from my uncle and after 9 years it's still brandnew. He didn't use it since the day it was installed and tested. Hope that my coming hk3470 still works ;)
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san ba yung lugar ninyo sa batangas sir? open na open ung window oh, madaling dukutin ung lsi9.... :D :D :D
We're located in a compound in Batangas City so we're kinda safe. Also the people in the compound are more into karaoke so my setup does not register with them..for now.
Guests who came in the other week dont even know the brands "Harman/Kardon" and "Polk Audio" so there you have it.
Nice Hk3470, btw how does it perform? Padating na ganyan ko from my uncle and after 9 years it's still brandnew. He didn't use it since the day it was installed and tested. Hope that my coming hk3470 still works ;)
The 3470 performs fine. It has my ideal level of power, bass and treble. It sounds fatter though as compared to the 3480/3490. Its a rare find nowadays.
9 years is just about right since I got mine circa 2002. So your uncle's 3470 about the same age as my 3470.
its built like a tank, so most likely you only need to clean the internals and pots and that's it.
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Ok might check it later, hope it still works though. ;) thanks mikeer!
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Ok might check it later, hope it still works though. ;) thanks mikeer!
you're welcome! enjoy your HK3470 and PA2000 .. i hope you've hooked it up already
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Ganda LSi9 mo Sir, sarap i-partner ibat-ibang amp jan specially yung roksan(ito kasi dream amp ko for 2 channel set-up) tapos walang sub dahil kumpleto na at malanis tumunog. By next year ko na siguro maririnig yan ng live sa house nyo sa Pasay pag naayos na hehe.
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We're located in a compound in Batangas City so we're kinda safe. Also the people in the compound are more into karaoke so my setup does not register with them..for now.
Guests who came in the other week dont even know the brands "Harman/Kardon" and "Polk Audio" so there you have it.
The 3470 performs fine. It has my ideal level of power, bass and treble. It sounds fatter though as compared to the 3480/3490. Its a rare find nowadays.
9 years is just about right since I got mine circa 2002. So your uncle's 3470 about the same age as my 3470.
its built like a tank, so most likely you only need to clean the internals and pots and that's it.
Kabayan ka pala sir.. Im from Lipa... in my case i moved all my equipment from lipa to Manila he he he.. LCD na lang natira sa house ko sa Lipa.. Though pag dumating isang receiver ko im planning to setup one in my house sa lipa....
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Ganda LSi9 mo Sir, sarap i-partner ibat-ibang amp jan specially yung roksan(ito kasi dream amp ko for 2 channel set-up) tapos walang sub dahil kumpleto na at malanis tumunog. By next year ko na siguro maririnig yan ng live sa house nyo sa Pasay pag naayos na hehe.
Hayaan mo Edgar, I'll eventually move back my stuff to manila pag tapos na yung renovation work.
Kabayan ka pala sir.. Im from Lipa... in my case i moved all my equipment from lipa to Manila he he he.. LCD na lang natira sa house ko sa Lipa.. Though pag dumating isang receiver ko im planning to setup one in my house sa lipa....
I am actually tempted to hail audiophiles from batangas city / lipa since moving.
Anyway, nakakaantok daw music ko especially when I listen to Chris Botti / Salena Jones in the morning.
Then again as for acoustics and ambient noise - nothing beats the province, kalaban ko lang sa gabi are the crickets, and the kids who tries to poke the speakers in the morning
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WOW! thats it.....nice set up to behold........
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You're welcome Jun!
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updates:
LSi9s + HK3470 + CD collection are in AVShop (MLY Enterprises) and experiments are ongoing for bi-amping.
I may have to defer getting a replacement amp to the HK3470, and instead recycle it as LF driver amp, and get another amp for the HF drivers.
So far last saturday, the Rotel RA06SE (Preamp + Power for HF) + HK3470 (Power for LF) combo seems promising.
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merry christmas MIKEE,nice meeting you sa HIFI show.rod
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merry christmas MIKEE,nice meeting you sa HIFI show.rod
You're most welcome Rod!
A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to you and your family! =)
Cheers!
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Mikeer! kelan ka nasa AV SHop? so I can pass by...hehe
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Mikeer! kelan ka nasa AV SHop? so I can pass by...hehe
Manny! baka one of these days. Text kita. kuha ka na ng MA RX2? or GX100? mag PL120 ka na lang hahahahahaha =)
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Updates:
Got myself a Rotel RA06SE Integrated Amp. I love the brightness and better bass control.
Will be back in AVShop to continue the bi-amp experiment with my old HK3470 as the woofer amp, RA06SE as the tweeter amp.
Thank you Marc, James, Rey!
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Updates:
Got myself a Rotel RA06SE Integrated Amp. I love the brightness and better bass control.
Will be back in AVShop to continue the bi-amp experiment with my old HK3470 as the woofer amp, RA06SE as the tweeter amp.
Thank you Marc, James, Rey!
Congrats Mikee! Big time ka talaga! ;)
Use bright sounding cables for the tweets (usually silver cables) and cables with good bass for the woofer (Ecosse comes to mind).
Enjoy! :)
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Congrats Mikee! Big time ka talaga! ;)
Use bright sounding cables for the tweets (usually silver cables) and cables with good bass for the woofer (Ecosse comes to mind).
Enjoy! :)
Thanks Paul!
yep, actually contemplating on the van den hull clear water silver cable for the HF, and retaining the tsunami competition AWG cables for now. Ecosse comes to mind too for the LF, kaso wala pa daw stock sa spectra
pictures to follow na lang since magulo ang mga bata dito sa batangas, probably will move my stuff from avshop after the holidays na lang para iwas pusoy LOL
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Happy new year!
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Maligayang bagong taon! :)
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(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/other/2012-newyear.jpg)
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Happy new year!
Maligayang bagong taon! :)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/other/2012-newyear.jpg)
Thank you Nogie, Paul, Audiojunkie!
A happy new year to you too! =)
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updates: I have packed my stuff from avshop in kalayaan,and brought everything back to batangas.standby for pictures of the new setup (Rotel RA-6SE as tweeter amp+Harman/Kardon HK3470 as woofer amp), and the LSi9s.
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New pics of the new stuff in Batangas
Rotel RA-06SE (finally naiuwi ko na sya)
Currently bi-amped with the HK3470 (since wala parin yung kapalit)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/152/IMG-0291.JPG?et=hJxyz9xAgZz9kXcFe0xllQ&nmid=319887102)
Rotel RA-06SE as Tweeter Amp, HK3470 as Woofer Amp
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/157/IMG-0299.JPG?et=94eMrGNrK8jIk0%2CdOtx6WQ&nmid=319887102)
Rotel RA-06SE as Tweeter Amp, HK3470 as Woofer Amp
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/158/IMG-0300.JPG?et=220nfuFyU%2BSv8HQKfFmmPQ&nmid=319887102)
Rotel RA-06SE as Tweeter Amp, HK3470 as Woofer Amp
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/153/IMG-0292.JPG?et=1pwMdWaAIp6Q8Fc1%2BJ1SUA&nmid=319887102)
RA-06SE's Top view
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RA-06SE's Top view
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/154/IMG-0293.JPG?et=lFy2nmv8x1Um8KRt%2CublBQ&nmid=319887102)
Stereo Setup - LSi9s are back!
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Stereo Setup - LSi9s are back!
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/155/IMG-0296.JPG?et=dtqXxIxNmtZZEe%2B%2CfL1iEw&nmid=319887102)
Remote still the plastic
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optimized the table, placement of the speakers, and added the sub na
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/160/IMG-0096.JPG?et=WaG9nq2N37hwd3OEu2pxGg&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/161/IMG-0097.JPG?et=ybf2CwJdQAuX4oLLdZBSzA&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/162/IMG-0098.JPG?et=VF%2CgWBw202Ta1Mhc49IxRQ&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/163/IMG-0099.JPG?et=ZBmmdF%2CcxDmHSjg%2BKAwWNw&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/164/IMG-0100.JPG?et=bopR6mEkSK%2B7AytNYr2PPw&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/165/IMG-0101.JPG?et=zBJ3A03OLdu0th%2Cdb4wstQ&nmid=319887102)
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optimized the table, placement of the speakers, and added the sub na
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/160/IMG-0096.JPG?et=WaG9nq2N37hwd3OEu2pxGg&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/161/IMG-0097.JPG?et=ybf2CwJdQAuX4oLLdZBSzA&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/162/IMG-0098.JPG?et=VF%2CgWBw202Ta1Mhc49IxRQ&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/163/IMG-0099.JPG?et=ZBmmdF%2CcxDmHSjg%2BKAwWNw&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/164/IMG-0100.JPG?et=bopR6mEkSK%2B7AytNYr2PPw&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/165/IMG-0101.JPG?et=zBJ3A03OLdu0th%2Cdb4wstQ&nmid=319887102)
Wow nice set of gears mikee
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Thanks Rainbow63!
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Congrats and happy reunion to you and your gears! :D
This calls for a celebration! :D 8)
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.....and you will live happily ever after with your new set up.
watch out for the continue saga of upgrade....congrats sir... ;D
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Congrats and happy reunion to you and your gears! :D
This calls for a celebration! :D 8)
No celebration yet, Rotel RB-1582 and the Onkyo CS-5VL SACD Player is still on backorder.
.....and you will live happily ever after with your new set up.
watch out for the continue saga of upgrade....congrats sir... ;D
Well actually after this 2 channel project, mas madugo ang kasunod - a proper 7.1 HT and Plasma display setup.
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sir mike, question lang po, how do you find the LF of 9's sir? bitin po ba with your current set up?
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sir mike, question lang po, how do you find the LF of 9's sir? bitin po ba with your current set up?
Well the LSi9's LF performance is so-so with the current setup (RA-06SE+HK3470)
Actually busog ang woofer ng LSi9s with the HK3470, but when you compare it with the performance of the Rotel RB1582 (as woofer amp), night and day ang difference.
Bass is tight, clean and articulate even when loud sa RB1582, As for the HK3470, malakas and mataba ang bass, but it sounds 'muddy' - uncontrolled.
The Klipsch sub is just used when playing really loud, but for low to moderate music and during critical listening, the sub is off.
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I started 'replacing' the interconnects with Cal's DIY IC's, got rewarded with better imaging and soundstaging with the LSi9s.
Brightness also improved A LOT
Thanks Cal!
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Update:
After 2 years, my audiophile prayers have been answered!
I am reunited with my first love - The AE Aegis Evo 1 (in a different color though, but that's fine)
I know I should have not let go of that black AE Evo 1 one summer in 2010, then again foolish me.
Anyway moving forward, 2012 is beginning to be a very lucky year.
Pics Pics! (After Pledge / WD40 treatment and TLC)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/167/IMG-0001.JPG?et=%2CPPihm6HrY2fvWAgVNuBLw&nmid=319887102)
Left Speaker (Grilles Off)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/168/IMG-0002.JPG?et=Z3fYncVX%2B9hqSXpZR8NO%2BA&nmid=319887102)
Right Speaker (Grilles Off)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/169/IMG-0004.JPG?et=OVi%2C6sAw5T1QCsx%2BNLghdg&nmid=319887102)
Listening area placement (Grilles Off)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/170/IMG-0005.JPG?et=9R5ziF%2BOsraEwouzx2C5zQ&nmid=319887102)
Left Speaker Up Close and Personal
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/171/IMG-0006.JPG?et=E%2CcaxwsoIyty76awGQkZkg&nmid=319887102)
Right Speaker Up Close and Personal
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/172/IMG-0007.JPG?et=Uk12HpEZ9MzstwY9ZbvEqg&nmid=319887102)
Right Speaker rear view (Beyond Innovation Circa 2007 still intact)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/173/IMG-0008.JPG?et=f5viwRUTFDESwSZWRFqKvQ&nmid=319887102)
Left Speaker rear view (Beyond Innovation Circa 2007 still intact)
It's currently connected to the Rotel RA-06SE, LSi9 is temporarily reconfigured to single amp connections and hooked to the HK3470.
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Congratz on your Evo1, Mikee! ;)
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Congratz on your Evo1, Mikee! ;)
Thanks Cal!
Tagal ko din hinintay tong araw na to hehehe.
Sabi nga nila when something comes back to you its meant to be ;D
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How did the AE compare with the LS ?
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congrats MIKEE,dami bago :o :o araw araw pasko ;D ;D
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How did the AE compare with the LS ?
The LSi9 loses to the AE Evo1 when it comes to sheer brightness and small room dynamics at low volume levels, everything goes downhill though at loud playback levels
The LSi9 wins over the AE Evo1 to quality of bass+midrange+treble (ultra refined), wide soundstaging/holographic imaging whether low or loud playback levels
Also, I went back to the habit of fiddling with the bass tone controls with the AE Evo1 - todo bass at low volume levels, turning it half at moderate volume, then flat at loud playback levels, as compared to the LSi9 that its perfect at flat bass, whether its low, moderate or loud.
Still, the Evo 1 is a keeper despite its flaws, just like the LSi9s.
First love never dies eh LOL :D
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congrats MIKEE,dami bago :o :o araw araw pasko ;D ;D
Di naman bago yung AE Evo 1 it was more like 4 years old pero di gamit (im still in the process of breaking it in since it sounded really unused as compared to the Evo 1 I sold 2 years ago), na miss ko lang yung AE Evo 1 and its idiosyncrasies LOL.
I wasn't actually looking for one when Bam! I bumped into someone in avshop last week that thought of selling his AE Evo 1 since it wasnt meshing well with his HT gear (pang audio lang daw maganda and sucked with HT performance), kaya ayun one thing lead to another and here it is now.
I was supposed to be in avshop just to make advanced payment for my orders and this situation presented itself kaya tinuluyan ko na hehehehe.
Patience do have its rewards =)
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Congrats Mikee!
Evo1 is sweeter the second time around? :D
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Congrats Mikee!
Evo1 is sweeter the second time around? :D
Luther, yes. Sweeter ang Evo1 with the Rotel, though its still perfect match with the Harman.
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updates:
pics of the Rotel RCD-06SE
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/174/IMG-0269.JPG?et=8SCWscqCmyRWjubUKDAOdA&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/175/IMG-0270.JPG?et=8AFlhulHgjWE9WJl0eYaZQ&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/176/IMG-0273.JPG?et=VRbH%2BwyyqdKgHD1wfG40eQ&nmid=319887102)
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Very nice!!
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Very nice!!
Thanks Tein! officially open na ba shop mo?
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updates:
pics of the Rotel RCD-06SE
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/174/IMG-0269.JPG?et=8SCWscqCmyRWjubUKDAOdA&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/175/IMG-0270.JPG?et=8AFlhulHgjWE9WJl0eYaZQ&nmid=319887102)
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/176/IMG-0273.JPG?et=VRbH%2BwyyqdKgHD1wfG40eQ&nmid=319887102)
Looks great!
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Thanks Conan!
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Congrats Bro.
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Thanks Tein! officially open na ba shop mo?
On soft opening padin bro, grand opening on planning na :D
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nice mikee. how are you ?
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Congrats Bro.
Thanks lncc63
On soft opening padin bro, grand opening on planning na :D
post ka na lang kung kelan ha
nice mikee. how are you ?
Thanks Les, I'm ok,saw in your gallery you're back to a pure audio state of mind =)
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updates:
pics of the Rotel RCD-06SE
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/174/IMG-0269.JPG?et=8SCWscqCmyRWjubUKDAOdA&nmid=319887102)
Wow congrats....ang ganda ahh. Kelan kaya yan mapupunta ng pasay? Can't wait to hear your new set up hehe
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Wow congrats....ang ganda ahh. Kelan kaya yan mapupunta ng pasay? Can't wait to hear your new set up hehe
Oliver, medyo matatagalan pa since my room is still in the works LOL
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Wow congrats....ang ganda ahh. Kelan kaya yan mapupunta ng pasay? Can't wait to hear your new set up hehe
Sa Pasay na lang din ako pupunta maybe next year hehe., nice gear puro bago tapos may hinihintay pang Rotel power amp, araw-araw nga Pasko nga..
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Yup will post the date, will fix everything muna then Mamam na! ;D
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Sa Pasay na lang din ako pupunta maybe next year hehe., nice gear puro bago tapos may hinihintay pang Rotel power amp, araw-araw nga Pasko nga..
Edgar, yep itim na Rotel RB-1582 na lang ang iniintay ko and ok na yung 2.1 channel setup.
Next project ang mas madugo - HT
Yup will post the date, will fix everything muna then Mamam na! ;D
Great!
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nice meeting you sir mike sa avshop. im still confused if i get the 04 or the 06. solve na ko sa power ng 04 but when i got home i listen to my system napansin ko lagi ko hawak remote control and malikot ako sa volume. anyways, congrats sa new set up and upgrade!
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nice meeting you sir mike sa avshop. im still confused if i get the 04 or the 06. solve na ko sa power ng 04 but when i got home i listen to my system napansin ko lagi ko hawak remote control and malikot ako sa volume. anyways, congrats sa new set up and upgrade!
Hello Goodspeed! Nice meeting you too!
Well if I were you, why dont you save up for the 06SE - It has a remote (can also control Rotel CD / Tuner) and can accomodate beefier speakers which the 04SE may not be able to play nicely even in a small room.
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updates:
a bit of cleaning+pledge, also moved the speakers closer together for a tighter sweet spot since I usually listen at night/dawn with very low volume
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/178/IMG-0008.JPG?et=jcpmrMccJ3%2CP5g8kME8g%2Cg&nmid=319887102)
Grilles Off
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/179/IMG-0009.JPG?et=cTuJlhe%2Cyne2fMGUqEBIOw&nmid=319887102)
Grilles On
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updates:
a bit of cleaning+pledge, also moved the speakers closer together for a tighter sweet spot since I usually listen at night/dawn with very low volume
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/178/IMG-0008.JPG?et=jcpmrMccJ3%2CP5g8kME8g%2Cg&nmid=319887102)
Grilles Off
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/179/IMG-0009.JPG?et=cTuJlhe%2Cyne2fMGUqEBIOw&nmid=319887102)
Grilles On
Congratz Bro!..
how i wish i can afford those LSi's and Rotels...hehe
cheers!!! ... :)
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yaman! ;D
gusto kong marinig yan..... ;)
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Congratz Bro!..
How I wish I can afford those LSi's and Rotels...hehe
cheers!!! ... :)
Ahw shucks .. =)
yaman! ;D
gusto kong marinig yan..... ;)
Yep, mayaman...sa CD! LOL :P
I feel impoverished when compared to the owner of a Paradigm Reference Studio 60 V.5, Anthem 225 Integrated Amp, Audiolab 8200 CD Player, Anthem MRX500 AVR and an SVS PB12-Plus Sub =)
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Re: your AE bookshelves, with that kind of set-up, I don't think you'll achieve the proper soundstage and imaging...IMHO
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updates:
a bit of cleaning+pledge, also moved the speakers closer together for a tighter sweet spot since I usually listen at night/dawn with very low volume
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/178/IMG-0008.JPG?et=jcpmrMccJ3%2CP5g8kME8g%2Cg&nmid=319887102)
Grilles Off
(http://multiply.com/mu/mikeer2002ph/image/1/photos/94/600x600/179/IMG-0009.JPG?et=cTuJlhe%2Cyne2fMGUqEBIOw&nmid=319887102)
Grilles On
Methinks you need to invest in another set of speaker stands for your AE.
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Re: your AE bookshelves, with that kind of set-up, I don't think you'll achieve the proper soundstage and imaging...IMHO
wala pa yung table for the AEs
Methinks you need to invest in another set of speaker stands for your AE.
yep, unfortunately ubusan ng speaker stands, and my table for the AE's is still being 'fabricated'
so for the time being this is it
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For the me, the LSi 9 has more than enough bass for music. The subwoofer is for movies, right?
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For the me, the LSi 9 has more than enough bass for music. The subwoofer is for movies, right?
Sub is used during parties / get togethers, or for loud listening levels. off for soft music/critical listening
My setup is mainly for music.
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updates:
audio gears are stuffed back to the boxes since we're relocating on the 3rd floor. standby for new pics and gear placement
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mukhang madadagdadan na naman yung mga boxes mo kaya nilipat sa 3rd florr..haha!
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updates:
audio gears are stuffed back to the boxes since we're relocating on the 3rd floor. standby for new pics and gear placement
Dapat two separate dedicated audio rooms na yan for your Polk and AE! ;D
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Sir mike, I got my 06 na rin. na kulam mo ko dun.. :) but its a good kulam.
isa lang masabi ko iba nga yung 06. ;)
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mukhang madadagdadan na naman yung mga boxes mo kaya nilipat sa 3rd florr..haha!
Yep, ganoon na nga. But before that, the Electricals / Data+Voice / CATV / CCTV muna, di alam ng electrician kung ano gusto naming mangyari hence I'm staying here kung saan ilalagay ang mga cables
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Dapat two separate dedicated audio rooms na yan for your Polk and AE! ;D
Paul, actually the Harman/Kardon HK3470 +Samsung DVD/CD Player + AE Evo1 + Klipsch RW10 goes to our bedroom,
The Rotel group (RA-06SE + RCD06SE + incoming RB-1582) + Polk LSi9 goes to the 'black room' (according to my hubby Japz) - dedicated+treated audio room / computer room
Also, finally got the go signal to plan for the 7.1 HT for the living room.
Then there's the thing for outdoor speakers for the balcony, custom install speakers for the kitchen / bathroom
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Sir mike, I got my 06 na rin. na kulam mo ko dun.. :) but its a good kulam.
isa lang masabi ko iba nga yung 06. ;)
Good you got the RA-06SE (in silver I suppose) .. told you its miles away from RA-04SE/05SE
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Yon oh! may go signal na si kuya Japz! :o
lahat ng room may sound system..ang lufet!
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Dapat two separate dedicated audio rooms na yan for your Polk and AE! ;D
Huli ka Balbon. ;D Bakit ang Dyns ayaw mo i-recommend. ;D
Hey mikeer, something is waiting for you at AVShop. :D
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Yon oh! may go signal na si kuya Japz! :o
lahat ng room may sound system..ang lufet!
unahin ko daw muna yung 50" Full HD na Plasma
kaso ...
dai ichi speakers + konzert amps and hyundai karaoke machine yung lalagay sa balcony , kitchen and bathroom
parang mas tahimik yata lalabas ang buhay ko sa pasay if this pushes through LOL
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Huli ka Balbon. ;D Bakit ang Dyns ayaw mo i-recommend. ;D
Hey mikeer, something is waiting for you at AVShop. :D
Tamang tama Nelson, my iriver is charged and filled with flac.Ill drop by later in avshop since di ako natuloy kanina paluwas ng manila.
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Pakopya naman ng flacs mikee! If its ok with you (puppy-eyed) :D
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Pakopya naman ng flacs mikee! If its ok with you (puppy-eyed) :D
Bring your laptop/external drive at avshop. I usually go there every so often.
Huli ka Balbon. ;D Bakit ang Dyns ayaw mo i-recommend. ;D
Hey mikeer, something is waiting for you at AVShop. :D
Auditioned and Bookmarked na yung Musiland 03 when I was in AVshop the other day. Aliw yung eq and the other settings.
Let me just finish the Rotel RB1582 project and the HT+HTPC is next
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Thanks for your interest in the Monitor 03. I'm glad that you liked it. :)
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Thanks mikeer. I know it's for you. ;D No need to look for bright gears ao? ;D
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Thanks for your interest in the Monitor 03. I'm glad that you liked it. :)
Thanks mikeer. I know it's for you. ;D No need to look for bright gears ao? ;D
Ivan, Nelson, yep I liked the default (flat) brightness but I tweaked the EQ further to make it more lively which made made it to my list.
I'm just wondering if the USB 3.0 interface will make a difference (the pc you have there is just usb 2.0) but overall im satisfied with the usb 2.0 performance of the 03
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Ivan, Nelson, yep I liked the default (flat) brightness but I tweaked the EQ further to make it more lively which made made it to my list.
I'm just wondering if the USB 3.0 interface will make a difference (the pc you have there is just usb 2.0) but overall im satisfied with the usb 2.0 performance of the 03
I knew hindi ka makaka-tiis sa EQ. :D
Yes it will supposedly add dynamics lalo na sa 03 model. I tried plugging it to my PC's USB 3 port. Unfortunately, hindi USB 3 native ang motherboard ko. But when my USB 3 powered ports arrived the other day, it's a different story. ;D
Have you tried it on redbook quality music? Maganda din ang presentation niya.
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Bring your laptop/external drive at avshop. I usually go there every so often.
Ayt! Thanks bro! I'll let you know when i can go there and if you're available also :D
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updates:
Trying these with an old school Discman, also on the HK3470 / Rotel RA06SE since my Senn HD280 Pro is out of commission (earpads/muffs needs replacement)
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Superlux HD669 Headphones
Impressive performance for its price.
actual pics:
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pic / placement updates:
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Rotel RA-06SE Int Amp and Rotel RCD-06SE CD Player
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Polk Audio LSi9 Bookshelves + Stand, Klipsch RW10 Subwoofer , Rotel Setup
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Better place the source on top of the amp rather than vice versa
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Jen, masyadong maiinit yung taas ng RA06SE (especially when driving the LSi9s at my listening volume), im still experimenting on a side by side placement for ventilation or until the RB1582 arrives and ill rearrange it again.
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Jen, masyadong maiinit yung taas ng RA06SE (especially when driving the LSi9s at my listening volume), im still experimenting on a side by side placement for ventilation or until the RB1582 arrives and ill rearrange it again.
Gawin nang laptop or PC ang source para malayo sa amp. :D
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Gawin nang laptop or PC ang source para malayo sa amp. :D
we'll get there with the next project = HT setup
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Love that Rotel+LSi combo Sir Mikee :)
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Love that Rotel+LSi combo Sir Mikee :)
Thanks Sientobente! The LSi9+Rotel pairing is born out of necessity for brightness LOL ;D
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update: my stuff is boxed again for transport back to manila.
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update: my stuff has arrived in Manila, currently 'visiting' AVShop / MLY enterprises in QC for audition / break-in of Rotel RB1582
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update: 2 Channel setup project upgrade is done, now undertaking planning the 7.1 Dedicated HT Project
Currently researching on the following
- HTPC+NAS+NMP Video Source1
- Bluray/DVD Video Source2
- DAC for 2 channel FLAC / WMA Lossless for Audio Source 2
- 7.1 AVR
- Plasma Panel
- Dedicated HT Speakers
- Dedicated HT Sub
- Custom Install weatherproof speakers (for kitchen, balcony, bathroom)
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same idea po tayo sa bahay..... ;D ;D ;D
wait ko po itong plano mong set up.... ;D ;D ;D
update: 2 Channel setup project upgrade is done, now undertaking planning the 7.1 Dedicated HT Project
Currently researching on the following
- HTPC+NAS+NMP Video Source1
- Bluray/DVD Video Source2
- DAC for 2 channel FLAC / WMA Lossless for Audio Source 2
- 7.1 AVR
- Plasma Panel
- Dedicated HT Speakers
- Dedicated HT Sub
- Custom Install weatherproof speakers (for kitchen, balcony, bathroom)
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same idea po tayo sa bahay..... ;D ;D ;D
wait ko po itong plano mong set up.... ;D ;D ;D
The AVR, 7.1 speakers+sub choice will depend on how much real estate will be left when the carpenter finishes the bedroom, dedicated audio room, balcony and kitchen.
On our end kasi, the HT/Living room will only be utilized pag me visitors / get together / fiesta, unlike the other areas (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, audio+PC room) na gamit na gamit araw-araw.
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sir mikee
about the lsi set that you have,,,much better ba sa audio listening mo ung may 10 inch sub ka?
as well sa dati mong ring set the mission and rti a3
thanks...
ung a3 mo asaken na sya ngayon connected to
TECHNICS 80a or Technics 99a with Denon cd player
somehow the vintage amp was able to lessen the brightness of the rti a3 binawasan ko ng -2 ung sa treble
lumambing na
just want to get some advice sa inyo more into audio rin like JJ
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sir mikee
about the lsi set that you have,,,much better ba sa audio listening mo ung may 10 inch sub ka?
as well sa dati mong ring set the mission and rti a3
thanks...
ung a3 mo asaken na sya ngayon connected to
TECHNICS 80a or Technics 99a with Denon cd player
somehow the vintage amp was able to lessen the brightness of the rti a3 binawasan ko ng -2 ung sa treble
lumambing na
just want to get some advice sa inyo more into audio rin like JJ
Ang tawag dyan eh self KULAM he he he... Go go go brader Derick..
Sir Mike bigyan mo nga nang napakagandang Advice yang si Derick..
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Ang tawag dyan eh self KULAM he he he... Go go go brader Derick..
Sir Mike bigyan mo nga nang napakagandang Advice yang si Derick..
haha.... hingi lang tayo ng advice ...
kasama ka na din sa maadvisan ni mikee
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haha.... hingi lang tayo ng advice ...
kasama ka na din sa maadvisan ni mikee
He he he... Nasa batangas pa ba si sir Mikee? Mabisita nga minsan pag uwi ko..
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He he he... Nasa batangas pa ba si sir Mikee? Mabisita nga minsan pag uwi ko..
hahaha... try mo din ung psb sa ROTEL
naka rotel ata si brader mikee
nabasa ko dati PSB + Rotel was brilliant
warm speaker to somehow bright amp
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hahaha... try mo din ung psb sa ROTEL
naka rotel ata si brader mikee
nabasa ko dati PSB + Rotel was brilliant
warm speaker to somehow bright amp
May Rotel ba kina Rex?
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sir mikee
about the lsi set that you have,,,much better ba sa audio listening mo ung may 10 inch sub ka?
as well sa dati mong ring set the mission and rti a3
thanks...
ung a3 mo asaken na sya ngayon connected to
TECHNICS 80a or Technics 99a with Denon cd player
somehow the vintage amp was able to lessen the brightness of the rti a3 binawasan ko ng -2 ung sa treble
lumambing na
just want to get some advice sa inyo more into audio rin like JJ
Derick,
Actually I only use the klipsch RW10 sub pag me party / get togethers.
Anyway
I was able to sell the Klipsch RW10 sub na to a non-PDVD friend who's building a mix use (5.1 HT/ Stereo Audio) setup.
Well for the Harman/Kardon HK3470 stereo receiver, I liked it with the AE Evo1 and with the Polk Audio RTiA3. Hirap yung HK3470 to drive the LSi9s hence the upgrade to Rotels.
The RTiA3s naman are easy to drive hence can be paired with vintage amps/receivers. It's good that you were the one who got it.
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He he he... Nasa batangas pa ba si sir Mikee? Mabisita nga minsan pag uwi ko..
I am currently in Batangas City, but I'll be in Manila tomorrow for a client. Nandoon parin sa MLY yung gamit ko.
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hahaha... try mo din ung psb sa ROTEL
naka rotel ata si brader mikee
nabasa ko dati PSB + Rotel was brilliant
warm speaker to somehow bright amp
I have not heard the PSB with the Rotels yet.
I have heard the PSB with HK, and I didnt like it since its too warm, the bass isn't also as fat as that of Polk.
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Oi mikee, What PSB model have you tried? I tried metropharm's b6, it sounded good with my rotel. Medyo tamed yung high compared when it was with nad. Well i like psb's presentation but i think me kulang hehe.
Sorry pala couldn't dropby the other day rush na mga lakad. Next time pala go tayo uli ke les. Makinig ka tubes. :)
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Sir Mikee, inquire lang ako on the performance of RCD- 06SE when paired with your Rotel pre and power amp. How do you find the SQ, meron bang malaking positive effect. Currently I'm using a normal CD/DVD player paired with Rotel. Am thinking ( natutukso) of getting also the RCD 06SE kung justified. TIA
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Oi mikee, What PSB model have you tried? I tried metropharm's b6, it sounded good with my rotel. Medyo tamed yung high compared when it was with nad. Well i like psb's presentation but i think me kulang hehe.
Sorry pala couldn't dropby the other day rush na mga lakad. Next time pala go tayo uli ke les. Makinig ka tubes. :)
I heard the Image B25 + Harman Kardon 670 circa 2005 in spectra. I preferred the AE Evo1 + HK pairing over the PSB Image B25 + HK pairing at that time.
Now that I shifted to Rotel, I dont know how it sounds with the PSB.
Way back then Spectra only offered HK or NAD amps/receivers, Rotel wont appear on their stands till 2008.
I already PM'ed you my thoughts on the phono stage. Its shocking really.
Sir Mikee, inquire lang ako on the performance of RCD- 06SE when paired with your Rotel pre and power amp. How do you find the SQ, meron bang malaking positive effect. Currently I'm using a normal CD/DVD player paired with Rotel. Am thinking ( natutukso) of getting also the RCD 06SE kung justified. TIA
Well if you are coming from a CD/DVD player from raon/quiapo or those DVD players from the appliance stores, ang layo ng difference as far as SQ, imaging and sound staging is concerned, especially if you have revealing speakers and a proper amp.
Even the audiophile branded DVD/CD/WMA/MP3 Players (Pioneer, Harman/Kardon, Onkyo) sounds different from their pure CD counterparts.
But of course the price of the aforementioned CD/DVD players are no match for the price of the RCD06SE assuming you buy it new.
I used to own a Harman/Kardon DVD21 DVD/CD/WMA/MP3 player. Then when it died, I got a Pioneer DV595 DVD/CD/WMA/MP3 player, thenafter a Samsung DV350C DVD/CD/WMA/MP3 player, and I thought I was fine but SQ quality eventually showed itself when I shifted from the RTiA3s to the LSi9s.
With the AE Evo1s and Polk RTiA3s, I was happy with the generic DVD/CD player, it all changed when I got the LSi9s.
Let's just say that the LSi9s revealed a lot of the missing pieces being masked by the analog outputs of normal CD/DVD players, my samsung dvd/cd player included.
So, it really depends on what you already own now.
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Update: I already know the perfect permutation for the HT AVR + 7.2 HT Speakers + Plasma Screen + Media Player
I'll just figure out if ill get away with it.. with Japz
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Now that I shifted to Rotel, I dont know how it sounds with the PSB.
Very detailed i would presume.
Update: I already know the perfect permutation for the HT AVR + 7.2 HT Speakers + Plasma Screen + Media Player
I'll just figure out if ill get away with it.. with Japz
You can forego with the media player if you use your PC as a source. :D
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You can forego with the media player if you use your PC as a source. :D
Well I'd still have a PC,but most likely will just house extra files for the network
Anyway, ill just show the pics of the HT setup once it reaches Batangas City. My hubby gave me a provisional nod for the screen and media player, I just hope he will like the AVR and speakers LOL
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Dapat two separate dedicated audio rooms na yan for your Polk and AE! ;D
Sorry for the late reply on this one Paul,
Well there will be a dedicated HT and Audio Room in Batangas, but only 1 each kaya I decided to go with the Polk LSi9s + Rotel for audio.
For HT, Just see the pics pag na order/deliver na LOL
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excited with the HT setup hehehe...
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Im sure na malupit set-up nyan :)
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Bro...mikee,
abangan ko yan...baka puede mo naman ibulong sa PM ang darating na item mo hahahaha.... ;D ;D ;D
Sorry for the late reply on this one Paul,
Well there will be a dedicated HT and Audio Room in Batangas, but only 1 each kaya I decided to go with the Polk LSi9s + Rotel for audio.
For HT, Just see the pics pag na order/deliver na LOL
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excited with the HT setup hehehe...
Same here, sana nga matapos na yung bahay kasi I wont be able to order it if it has nowhere to go.
Im sure na malupit set-up nyan :)
Di naman. Something practical lang.
Bro...mikee,
abangan ko yan...baka puede mo naman ibulong sa PM ang darating na item mo hahahaha.... ;D ;D ;D
Ay mahirap yan! Insider scoop LOL
Basta, just wait for the pics of the boxes =)
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updates:
I borrowed the camera from my hubby Japz (was lazy to post pics), and here are the pics of my stereo setup currently 'visiting' MLY Enterprises.
I haven't got the chance to bring them back to Batangas yet after the audition of the RB1582 because of the rains.
drumroll...
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Overall view of my setup : Polk LSi9s on 27" Stands, behind are the Rotel RA06SE, RCD06SE, RB1582
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Rotel RB1582 Power Amp
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Rotel RA06SE Integrated Amp, now purely used as a preamp
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Rotel RB1582, Rotel RA06SE, Rotel RCD06SE
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Rotel RA06SE, Rotel RCD06SE
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Toying with possible placement of gears
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Polk Audio LSi9 Left Channel
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Polk Audio LSi9 Right Channel
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ang ganda bro mikee
dami ng nagupgrade sa rotel 1582 - anung meron yan hahaha
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ang ganda bro mikee
dami ng nagupgrade sa rotel 1582 - anung meron yan hahaha
Oh, dunno kung bakit raming nag uupgrade to the 1582s, must be the copious amounts of power + price/performance ratio perhaps?
I actually ditched out the Kilipsch RW10 sub na nga since the LSi9s are producing really deep bass by itself after several days listening with the RB1582.
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Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist :o
Item : Brand / Description : Spouse Approval Status
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Display : Panasonic 50UT30 Plasma : Pre-approved
Media Player : Medi8er 1000X3D + 3TB , Panasonic BD Player : Pre-approved
Storage : WD Studio 6TB : Pre-approved
AV Receiver : HK AVR 460 : Pending Approval
Speakers : Goldenears (Triton 2, SuperSat 50C, SuperSat 3) : Pending Approval
Sub : SVS vs. Goldenear FF4 : Pending Audition
Miscellaneous : Musiland 03 DAC, Recliner : Pending Approval
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Awesome! Abang mode kami kapag nailagay na at set up sa bahay.
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Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist :o
Item : Brand / Description : Spouse Approval Status
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Display : Panasonic 50UT30 Plasma : Pre-approved
Media Player : Medi8er 1000X3D + 3TB , Panasonic BD Player : Pre-approved
Storage : WD Studio 6TB : Pre-approved
AV Receiver : HK AVR 460 vs. Onkyo TX-SR818 : Pending Audition
Speakers : Goldenears (Triton 2, SuperSat 50C, SupeSsat 3) : WISH!
Sub : SVS vs. Goldenear FF4 : WISH!
Miscellaneous : Musiland 03 DAC, Recliner : Pending Audition
WOW!!! :o :o :o
One of the best yan sir... Maganda din pairing nya with Harman Kardon :)
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Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist :o
Item : Brand / Description : Spouse Approval Status
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Display : Panasonic 50UT30 Plasma : Pre-approved
Media Player : Medi8er 1000X3D + 3TB , Panasonic BD Player : Pre-approved
Storage : WD Studio 6TB : Pre-approved
AV Receiver : HK AVR 460 vs. Onkyo TX-SR818 : Pending Audition
Speakers : Goldenears (Triton 2, SuperSat 50C, SuperSat 3) : WISH!
Sub : SVS vs. Goldenear FF4 : WISH!
Miscellaneous : Musiland 03 DAC, Recliner : Pending Audition
Advance congrats to you ;) :D ;D Ang ganda ng goldenear speakers!
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How much ba ang going rate ng 1582 ?
Oh, dunno kung bakit raming nag uupgrade to the 1582s, must be the copious amounts of power + price/performance ratio perhaps?
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Advance congrats to you ;) :D ;D Ang ganda ng goldenear speakers!
Thanks Stan! Nice meeting you yesterday in MLY! Di mo na naabutan yung HK AVR 460. It arrived minutes after you left.
Sounds a lot better as compared to the Onkyo 818 overall for movies with the Goldenear grouping.
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How much ba ang going rate ng 1582 ?
PM sent
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Thanks Stan! Nice meeting you yesterday in MLY! Di mo na naabutan yung HK AVR 460. It arrived minutes after you left.
Sounds a lot better as compared to the Onkyo 818 overall for movies with the Goldenear grouping.
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Sayang sana na audi ko rin yung Harman AVR460 ;D It looks like Harman na for you but don't forget that Onkyo has audyssey and the SQ will change for sure with audyssey calibration ;D Aside from that, 818 has Multi-eq XT32 at Instaprevue pa hehehe.. Anyway, you can't go wrong with either of the two AVR's naman :D
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@mikee, dapat pala marinig ko set-up mo. 14 days (Sept 27 - Oct 10) naman bakasyon ko so marami akong time.
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Sir Mikee ganda ng Set-up mo what an evolution!!!!! :o
Your Rotel is now good for the C1!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sayang sana na audi ko rin yung Harman AVR460 ;D It looks like Harman na for you but don't forget that Onkyo has audyssey and the SQ will change for sure with audyssey calibration ;D Aside from that, 818 has Multi-eq XT32 at Instaprevue pa hehehe.. Anyway, you can't go wrong with either of the two AVR's naman :D
Stan, actually aside from the audyssey, Multi-eq XT32, instaprevue and the heavier build of the 818 (18+kg), it still boils down to sound quality for me. Mas engaging,immersive and emotional yung 460 eh, especially with bass / mid bass
Layo ng tunog ng 460 from the 818 with musicals (Chicago, Burlesque, Mama Mia, Dreamgirls), even with the musical scoring from films like blackhawk down, fast 5
although they are neck and neck with action movies, with the 460 having marginal gains over the 818 with dialog clarity
Pero that's without the audyssey and multi eq xt32 yet, off din yung EZ set ng HK.
Faroudja vs Qdeo pa pala, although I never got to see it working for upscaling yet, I still have to see the difference for myself
Mas madugo talaga sa HT. Lots of things to consider and lots of things that can go wrong and it's more expensive! kaya audition, audition, audition parin.
@mikee, dapat pala marinig ko set-up mo. 14 days (Sept 27 - Oct 10) naman bakasyon ko so marami akong time.
Hello Mel! good you'll be in town. Just text when you're in Manila.
Sir Mikee ganda ng Set-up mo what an evolution!!!!! :o
Your Rotel is now good for the C1!!!!!!!!!!!
Hah! I was eyeing for the Dynes Special 25 over the C1 LOL! Pero HT Project muna. I already heard them both in LIS na, although I havent brought the Rotels in LIS yet for further listening.
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A Belated Merry Christmas and I'm Hoping everyone had a nice New year!
Sorry went under a rock but I was in the HiFi Show last November.
Nice seeing the typical friendly folks of PDVD.
I'll be snapping the cameras again very soon.
Cheers to everyone!
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Another awesome GE owner. Congratulation po.
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Another awesome GE owner. Congratulation po.
VG.. wala pa .. yung sa akin .. hahahahah
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VG.. wala pa .. yung sa akin .. hahahahah
Ganun po ba? Siguro physically wala pa. Here kasi sa household namin pag may approval ni wifey good as present na yun.
Looking forward sa arrival then.
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Picture update
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Rotel RB1582 (Left), Rotel RA06SE (Top Right), Rotel RCD06SE (Bottom Right)
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Grilles On
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Grilles Off
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Great System Combi ... :o 8) I'm sure it sounds amazing...! :)
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Great System Combi ... :o 8) I'm sure it sounds amazing...! :)
Thanks audiojunkie!
Well it will sound better once its installed in the treated audio room hehehehehe
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You have a very nice audio gear especially the pair of Polk. They must sound really great sir. :)
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You have a very nice audio gear especially the pair of Polk. They must sound really great sir. :)
Well they sound glorious now with a beefier amp, and yeah, the 9s are keepers.
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nice audio setup! :)
home theater naman next! ;D
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nice audio setup! :)
home theater naman next! ;D
Yeah hinahanap na nga ni Japz eh dahil malapit na daw graduation nya hahaha
The HT project is now officially "GO"
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Eto bagay sa new house:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,172200.msg1764436.html#msg1764436
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Eto bagay sa new house:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,172200.msg1764436.html#msg1764436
oh yeah, di pa nga kami nakapunta ni Japz dyan sa inyo for the 'inspiration' of the kitchen, bathroom and remote lighting. kasama na yung LED lighting
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Home theater na. :)
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Home theater na. :)
Yes, we are a go with the HT project. =)
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Yes, we are a go with the HT project. =)
when do we set up? :)
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Yes, we are a go with the HT project. =)
do I smell tritons? ;D
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The HT project is now officially "GO"
Nakakaexcite. Sana makasilip pagtapos
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Nakakaexcite. Sana makasilip pagtapos
bro mikeer wag ka maniwala dito, indian ito :P
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Ano kaya yun bagong gears.. hmm....
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Ano kaya yun bagong gears.. hmm....
John, for now its still the stereo setup.
Bahay kubo sa nayon night with Rotels+LSi9s serenading the quiet Batangas evening.
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Sorry, I've been under a rock again, but this time my hubby and I have decided to push for the HT project in 'phases'
Phase 1: (currently in progress)
1. Plasma TV
2. AV Receiver
3. Media Player + HDD
Phase 2:
1. HT Speakers
I'll keep you posted for the picture updates of the HT project
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Nice! Go go go Mikee! ;D
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Sorry, I've been under a rock again, but this time my hubby and I have decided to push for the HT project in 'phases'
Phase 1: (currently in progress)
1. Plasma TV
2. AV Receiver
3. Media Player + HDD
I'll keep you posted for the picture updates of the HT project
what did you get for phase 1? :)
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Updates:
Phase 1 Status
Instead of a media player and a bunch of HDDs, I got a Gaming PC instead, still comes with a bunch of HDDs.
1 SSD for OS+Apps, 1 HDD for StdDef movies, 1 HDD for HiDef Movies, 1 HDD for MP3s/FLAC/WAV, 1 HDD for documents, game installers, Tech manual PDFs and personal files
PC is based on the Intel Ivy Bridge + Intel Z77 platform with thunderbolt, featuring HDMI 1.4 / 4K support and a simple EVGA 580 GTX DS Video card for gaming
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No plasma TV or AVR yet, but for the meantime I am languishing on a 24" Samsung 245B LCD Monitor (1920x1200) and a pair of el cheapo USB speakers.
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lupit naman ng gaming htpc na yan! ;D
get a plasma tv na, or a projector. I recommend the Samsung 51F5000 for a plasma tv or the Acer H6510BD for a projector. ;)
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lupit naman ng gaming htpc na yan! ;D
get a plasma tv na, or a projector. I recommend the Samsung 51F5000 for a plasma tv or the Acer H6510BD for a projector. ;)
Hello .. mas malupit yung gamit ko dati .. ngayon naliliitan ako sa chassis, na iinitan na yung proc and ang gulo na tingnan LOL
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Hello .. mas malupit yung gamit ko dati .. ngayon naliliitan ako sa chassis, na iinitan na yung proc and ang gulo na tingnan LOL
palitan mo na yung heatsink fan. talagang mainit ang mga ivybridge cpus.
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Wow!!! Ganda nung all Rotel audio setup nyo sir!
;D
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palitan mo na yung heatsink fan. talagang mainit ang mga ivybridge cpus.
Yep, a cousin of mine is sending out his Corsair H70 na pinaglumaan. I'll just have to wait for it come January when he visits Manila.
Wow!!! Ganda nung all Rotel audio setup nyo sir!
;D
Thanks! comes in all black LOL
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Another HT to look forward to. ;D
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Another HT to look forward to. ;D
Well for now, movie watching is already possible with the desktop PC, 24" monitor, el cheapo usb stereo speakers.
The thing missing are real speakers, an AVR and the Panny Plasma LOL
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Well for now, movie watching is already possible with the desktop PC, 24" monitor, el cheapo usb stereo speakers.
The thing missing are real speakers, an AVR and the Panny Plasma LOL
If you don't mind me asking, what speakers and AVR are you planning to get?
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good afternoon sir Mikee. would you know how is the lsi9 compared lsim 703? i read very good reviews for both units. TIA.
Luis :)
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If you don't mind me asking, what speakers and AVR are you planning to get?
AVR = Harman/Kardon AVR460 parin
Plasma = Panasonic 50 incher parin
Speakers = GoldenEars parin but im still waiting for the new triton 7 pair on how it fares when it arrives.
good afternoon sir Mikee. would you know how is the lsi9 compared lsim 703? i read very good reviews for both units. TIA.
Luis :)
Hello Luis! For music hands down its the lsi9s over the lsim703 especially if paired with the Rotel grouping.
If harman or roksan or musical fidelity im extrapolating it will be the lsim703 but dont quote on me yet since again di ko sya napakinggan with those brands.
I am basing it on how i heard the lsi9 with the harman and roksan.
Mas me edge yung tunog ng lsim703 with harman or roksan because its brighter by a large margin.
Im taking roksan and musical fidelity will almost have the same character kaya it may sound the same.
The only way to be sure is to actually audition the lsim703s on your preferred or desired amp/equipment
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AVR = Harman/Kardon AVR460 parin
Plasma = Panasonic 50 incher parin
Speakers = GoldenEars parin but im still waiting for the new triton 7 pair on how it fares when it arrives.
Hello Luis! For music hands down its the lsi9s over the lsim703 especially if paired with the Rotel grouping.
If harman or roksan or musical fidelity im extrapolating it will be the lsim703 but dont quote on me yet since again di ko sya napakinggan with those brands.
I am basing it on how i heard the lsi9 with the harman and roksan.
Mas me edge yung tunog ng lsim703 with harman or roksan because its brighter by a large margin.
Im taking roksan and musical fidelity will almost have the same character kaya it may sound the same.
The only way to be sure is to actually audition the lsim703s on your preferred or desired amp/equipment
tama ka sir Mikee, 703 has the tendency to be bright, same feedback in what hifi.
thanks for the reply.
Luis :)
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Speakers = GoldenEars parin but im still waiting for the new triton 7 pair on how it fares when it arrives.
your wait will be worth it. sabay raw dating ng GoldenEar SuperCenter sa Triton 7. ;)
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your wait will be worth it. sabay raw dating ng GoldenEar SuperCenter sa Triton 7. ;)
The question is, kakayanin kaya ng AVR460 yung triton 7 since its all passive.
Maganda kasi sa Triton 2s me active sub kaya you only have to worry about the 2 small midbass eh
I may get the 7s cheaper pero kung kailangan naman ng matapang na power amp for the fronts then it defeats the purpose since pricewise halos ganun din.
Kasi ok na yung triton 2 + HK AVR460 combo
Well these are all conjectures for now and kailangan mapakinggan yung 7s with the AVR 460 muna
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I've heard the Triton 2's powered by a Pioneer Elite AVR and they sound good. you'd probably want to add a power amp for the Triton 7. we'll find out when it's finally on our shores. :)
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@mikeer2002ph
if you don't mind me asking, how come you're considering the HK AVR 460? it's quite an old model na, don't you think? ::) why don't you go for the newer HK AVR 370 or a Marantz? ;)
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Im sure sir na malupit yan set-up nyo
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Im sure sir na malupit yan set-up nyo
If it's from Mikeer, it must be malufet. ;D
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Hi Mikeer,
Just spent a pleasant few hours poring over your thread. You've proved it pays to have a little patience & thoroughly audition before you buy, nice kit. I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun with your HT, I've already got my gear but enjoying myself with the HT room design.
Congrats !
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@mikeer2002ph
if you don't mind me asking, how come you're considering the HK AVR 460? it's quite an old model na, don't you think? ::) why don't you go for the newer HK AVR 370 or a Marantz? ;)
Iba bass ng old variants ng HK AVRs as compared to the newer models. As for Marantz naman, yung comparable specs with the AVR 460 is way above the AVR budget na eh
Im sure sir na malupit yan set-up nyo
Di naman James slight lang LOL
If it's from Mikeer, it must be malufet. ;D
Hay Tatay Nelson,kung kaya ko lang yung 11.4 setup di mas ok.
I'm just sticking to 5.1 or sana 5.2 for that matter kung matuloy yung Triton2s
Hi Mikeer,
Just spent a pleasant few hours poring over your thread. You've proved it pays to have a little patience & thoroughly audition before you buy, nice kit. I'm sure you'll have plenty of fun with your HT, I've already got my gear but enjoying myself with the HT room design.
Congrats !
Thanks OldBoyRacer! Welcome to PinoyDVD!
Thanks for the compliment on the gears.
Yes it takes patience and attention to detail when auditioning, as well as in buying a kit.
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I've missed my gears all boxed up in Batangas for several months now so I brought them back to Manila, and set it up in the condo in QC
and this is the result
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I've missed my gears all boxed up in Batangas for several months now so I brought them back to Manila, and set it up in the condo in QC
and this is the result
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I'm jealous Mikeer, I've still got another 4 months to wait.
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I'm jealous Mikeer, I've still got another 4 months to wait.
As the old cliche goes ... patience has its rewards hihihihi =)
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As the old cliche goes ... patience has its rewards hihihihi =)
Your so right, patience is what I have developed over the last 8 months, it was needed ;D
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Thank you Defcon3
A Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you
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Thank you Edgar (Edison), Enggel and Wifey for visiting us in the condo last Dec. 29 to hear the audio setup.
Thanks for the food!
Sound Trip ulit sa uulitin.
-Mikee-
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update lang
Simplifying the audio system to just the SACD Player and Power Amp.
Preamp is driven by the CS5VL's Headphone output connected via 6.3mm headphone jack to RCA connectors
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That works too. I like it simple.
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Any difference in volume level compared to common RCA to RCA connection? Just curious to know.... :)
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That works too. I like it simple.
Any difference in volume level compared to common RCA to RCA connection? Just curious to know.... :)
Well, the bass got thinner and the treble got weaker, but the soundstaging got a lot better.
I'm just using an el cheapo RCA to phono connector and an el cheapo 6.3mm to 3.5mm connector. I should probably have Cal fabricate a one piece solution with his fabled cables
volume level is adjustable since the headphone out of the CS5VL is variable
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Thanks... Very nice player..
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Officially the HT project is on hold indefinitely.
Ergo I will be stuck with this 2 channel audio-only contraption for the foreseeable future.
Although I am still in the market for a decent preamp so I can use a hand-me-down Onkyo DV-SP500 DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 player as an audio only source.
Oh and thank you Edison for letting me 'borrow' your brothers' vintage Pioneer C21 preamp for a couple of weeks last April.
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hi mikee. that was my observation too with a power amp and my computer sound card driving it. great transparency at the expense of bass.
sad to read that you are sticking with 2 channel. that's not so bad :).
if you're gung ho on getting into home theater, try getting one of electrohaus's receivers. something that has a pre out so you can use your power amp for the lsi 9.
do you have a tv na ? :D
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hi mikee. that was my observation too with a power amp and my computer sound card driving it. great transparency at the expense of bass.
sad to read that you are sticking with 2 channel. that's not so bad :).
if you're gung ho on getting into home theater, try getting one of electrohaus's receivers. something that has a pre out so you can use your power amp for the lsi 9.
do you have a tv na ? :D
Oh hello ToyFactor!
Well I take it you are using a decent sound card like an Asus Xonar, Auzen, Creative X-Fi, Onkyo, Turtlebeach
If so, you can control the bass output to your liking via the soundcard's control panel
If we are talking about the HP / Line out from the motherboard, you may want to use the X-Fi hack for realtek HD codecs if you want to control the bass.
You may also try going to the realtek sound manager on the control panel on windows 7 so you can tweak the equalizer so you can get better bass / treble response.
Well, The HT can wait. I've already factored in that the AVR i'll get MUST HAVE preamp outputs, although the LSi9 will still be for pure audio so there..
I dont have a TV per se, I do have a 24" 1920x1200 monitor though.
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I feel for you Mikee, being without decent gears is not good in our hobby.
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Change Log...
Got a good deal on a Cambridge Audio Azur 650A integrated amp and it will stand in as a preamp.
I don't feel confident that its 75w/channel (8ohm) rating is enough to drive the LSi9s to full bloom.
Pics to follow.
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Ang pogi mo naman sa avatar mo. hehe!
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Ang pogi mo naman sa avatar mo. hehe!
Nakaka ehem ba konsehal ? ... ;D
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Change Log...
Got a good deal on a Cambridge Audio Azur 650A integrated amp and it will stand in as a preamp.
I don't feel confident that its 75w/channel (8ohm) rating is enough to drive the LSi9s to full bloom.
Pics to follow.
Hi mikeer, I had the pleasure of owning a 640A many moons ago & I was very happy with it. I think you'll find it will be great - congrats ;D
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pics as promised (unit is in MLY and will be joined by my LSi9 and Rotel RB1582)
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Ang pogi mo naman sa avatar mo. hehe!
Thanks Tatay Nelson!
Nakaka ehem ba konsehal ? ... ;D
LOL
Hi mikeer, I had the pleasure of owning a 640A many moons ago & I was very happy with it. I think you'll find it will be great - congrats ;D
Thanks Oldboyracer. Well I reviewed the schematics of the 640A and the 650A... the changes to the preamp and power amp section is really significant, and of course it made it brighter which is to my advantage.
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Change log
- Ditched out the Superlux HD669 Headphones and replaced it with an Audio-Technica ATH-M50
- pics while being used in the office
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Change log
- Ditched out the Superlux HD669 Headphones and replaced it with an Audio-Technica ATH-M50
- pics while being used in the office
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Nice headgear .... Congrats!
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Change log
- Ditched out the Superlux HD669 Headphones and replaced it with an Audio-Technica ATH-M50
- pics while being used in the office
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got into head-fi I see. congrats! :D
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got into head-fi I see. congrats! :D
added a 'backup'
AKG K172HD cans
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Christmas is in the air w/ your new acquisitions!
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Congrats! Daming into head-fi lately ah ^-^
How is it compared to your stereo system?
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oh come on mykel. your 1m for replaced by headphones ? :D
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oh come on mykel. your 1m for replaced by headphones ? :D
Haha. Just curious...
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Haha. Just curious...
Try mo bro he he he with your very hi end home audio system dapat meron din very hi end na head fi he he he kulam mode :)
Sori sir mikee sa hi jack ^-^
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Congrats! Daming into head-fi lately ah ^-^
How is it compared to your stereo system?
Powered by a well sorted Beta 22 solid state DIY amp, my Audeze LCD3 can provide a fuller and more enjoyable sound compared to my Accuphase / Harbeth stereo. Main advantage is the bass.
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Change log
- Ditched out the Superlux HD669 Headphones and replaced it with an Audio-Technica ATH-M50
Nice choice chief! congrats! O0
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Christmas is in the air w/ your new acquisitions!
Jen, hindi naman .. just my idea of retail therapy after the breakup.
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Congrats! Daming into head-fi lately ah ^-^
How is it compared to your stereo system?
It is not meant as a "comparison to" but as a "supplement to" my stereo system. =)
The headphones are meant to be paired to the same source and preamp feeding the LSi9s
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Nice choice chief! congrats! O0
Thank you.
on another note,
I wish I were into open back cans, the Sennheiser HD700 / HD800 would have been perfect - basically Focal Utopia Be's crammed in between your ears.
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on another note,
I wish I were into open back cans, the Sennheiser HD700 / HD800 would have been perfect - basically Focal Utopia Be's crammed in between your ears.
that's how good the HD700 and HD800 are huh? interesting! :D
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Congrats mikee. Daming new gears. :)
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that's how good the HD700 and HD800 are huh? interesting! :D
Well they sounded like the Utopia Stella EM+VTL Siegfried Monoblocks during the last HiFi show.
I heard the HD700 / HD800 in Egghead paired to a headphone amp that looked odd - only gripe is since its open, you basically hear the cacophony of rob galleria food court
I think you are still required to listen to those in this chair for optimal enjoyment
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Congrats mikee. Daming new gears. :)
Just going back to my roots Joey. =)
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Well they sounded like the Utopia Stella EM+VTL Siegfried Monoblocks during the last HiFi show.
I heard the HD700 / HD800 in Egghead paired to a headphone amp that looked odd - only gripe is since its open, you basically hear the cacophony of rob galleria food court
haha! you probably heard it with Egghead's test rig: an ipod classic + a Cypher Labs Theorem DAC and amp. the Grado RS1i sounded chillingly good when I auditioned it with their test rig. O0
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Well they sounded like the Utopia Stella EM+VTL Siegfried Monoblocks during the last HiFi show.
I heard the HD700 / HD800 in Egghead paired to a headphone amp that looked odd - only gripe is since its open, you basically hear the cacophony of rob galleria food court
I think you are still required to listen to those in this chair for optimal enjoyment
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Just going back to my roots Joey. =)
Cracking listening seat mickeer - I want one ;D
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To those that will be present at the HiFi show this Saturday, see you guys!
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Change Log Update:
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Stuff still on the floor, I'll prolly get a rack one of these days
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Lumipat ka ulit ng bahay..?
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Lumipat ka ulit ng bahay..?
In one word - YES. This time, I am closer to the workplace in Makati.
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Pic Updates:
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nice! :D
any updates on your HT project?
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nice! :D
any updates on your HT project?
David.. well its shelved for now.
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Update log
Added a new pair of cans to the inventory.
A pair of Focal Spirit One-S
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Update Log
Acoustic Treatment using Tatay Nelson's acoustic absorbers - eggshell tray foam type
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Also cleaned up the internals and raised the feet of the integrated amp and power amp to let more air from the bottom - thank you uniwide for making the rubbermaid furniture bumpers be on sale for 30 bucks per 4 pieces.
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Update Log:
Aside from Home Audio, now got involved in Portable HiFi
Portable Stereo Setup
Lenovo V4400 Laptop
Musiland01 USB DAC/HP Amp
Fiio X5 Portable Digital Audio Player / DAC
Fiio E12 Mont Blanc Portable Power Amp
AKG K172HD Closed-Back Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Closed-Back Headphones
Focal Spirit One-S Closed-Back Headphones
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Change Log:
Swapped speakers outside PDVD.
Owner and I swapped the following: my Polk Audio LSi9 in Ebony to his Monitor Audio RX2 in Piano Black Lacquer Finish.
Realizations during the auditions before closing the swap deal:
1. The Polks LSi9 loves vintage all this time! - worked extremely well with a vintage Yammie integrated of the new owner.
2. The RX2 Myth of 'too bright, too boomy' is busted - using my current CA Azur 650A as preamp, Rotel RB1582 as power. It is not too bright, it merely follows the recording. it is not boomy at all, its a matter of placement and/or use of acoustic absorbers.
3. The piano black lacquer finish on the MA looks more premium than the piano black laquer finsish on the LSi9.
4. The RX2 is a lot lighter (9.5KG RX2 vs 15KG LSi9 per speaker)
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Notes after a few hours of burning-in of the MA RX2 on my system:
1. The RX2 is only a bit brighter than the LSi9s, but its brightness is no longer 'beaming' (ergo: the sweet spot became larger)
2. While the LSi9 ring radiator brings treble airiness and quite forgiving with recordings, the gold dome C-CAM of the RX2 brings about brightness that goes with the music (linear?): If the recording is etchy - then you get it etchy ; if dull - then you get dull. (sounds more like a studio monitor to me)
2. RX2 has a larger sound-stage than the LSi9. Period.
3. Bass is more articulate - akin to me comparing bass of SVS ported [lsi9] vs SVS sealed[rx2]. The quantity of bass on both models are there, its just the texture of it.
4. The midrange became a bit more open with the RX2 - the voice has been moved from the front-center VIP seats on the LSi9, to the center stage itself on the RX2. Creepy but takes getting used to.
5. Since the MA's are now 8ohms (6ohms minimum), I will try using the internal power amp of the CA Azur 650A and ill see what kind of sound I get from it - I stopped attempting on using the outputs of integrateds when I had the LSi9s since only a very few integrateds were able to fully embrace it and let it bloom properly.
Pictures to be posted later, the house is a mess with the flurry of boxes from client's computer builds.
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a fuzzy shot from the phone
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congratz bro on the new flavor! ;D
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Thanks Luis!
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Change Logs
Sources: iBasso DX80 DAP (portable) , Onkyo DV SP500 DVD Player (home)
DAC: Chord Mojo (Portable), Cambridge Audio DAC Magic Plus (Home)
Preamp: Cambridge Audio Azur 650A Integrated Amp in Preamp Mode
Power Amp: Rotel RB1582 Mk1
Speakers: Acoustic Energy Aelite 2 in White Birch
Interconnects: CCPH Silver-Crystal Hybrid with Furutech RCA terminations, Van Den Hul CS 122 2MX2 speaker cables
Headphones: Focal Spirit Classic, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 32Ohms, Beyerdynamic DT880 Premium 250Ohms, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium 250Ohms
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Nice gears line up, bro.... ;)
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Change log:
A curious sideswipe became a serious affair in portable audio.
No changes are made on the home audio scene for now, but a lot has happened on the portable audio side.
Portable Amps:
Alo Audio The Continental V3
Rega Ear Mk II
DAC
Chord Mojo
DAP
Questyle QP1R
Closed-Back Headphones:
Focal Spirit Classic
Sony MDR Z7
Open-Back Headphones
Focal Elear
Stax SRS3100
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Same story tayo sir Mikee. Nag dabble din ako sandali sa headphone world last year lang, ayan tuloy napagiwanan na yung home audio ko hehehe. Something about headphones is addicting, I cannot pinpoint what it is.....
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Change Log:
My home audio is back with the legendary Polk LSi9s!
Also upgraded the Home audio DAC to a Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus (Dual Wolfson)
Everything else is the same
Source: Onkyo DV500SP DVD-A/CD Player
DAC: Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus
Preamp: Cambridge Audio Azur CA650A
Power Amp: Rotel RB1582 Mk1
Speakers: Polk Audio LSi9s
Interconnects: CCPh Silver Crystal RCA Cables, Van Den Hul CS122, QED Banana plugs
Portable Amp: Rega Ear Mk II
DAC/Amp: Chord Hugo TT
DAP: Astell&Kern Kann
Closed-Back Headphones: Focal Spirit Classic
Open-Back Headphones: Focal Elear, Mr.Speakers Ether Flow with Black Dragon Cables, Sennheiser HD650
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Change Log:
Everything is the same
Home Stereo Platform:
Source: Onkyo DV500SP DVD-A/CD Player
DAC: Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus
Preamp: Cambridge Audio Azur CA650A
Power Amp: Rotel RB1582 Mk1
Speakers: Polk Audio LSi9s
Interconnects: Moon Audio Silver Dragon Cables with WBT RCA Terminations, CCPh Silver Crystal Cables with Furutech RCA Terminations , Van Den Hul CS122 with QED Banana plugs
Head-Fi Platform
Headphone Amp : HeadAmp GSX Mk2
DAC/Amp: Chord Hugo TT
DAP: Astell&Kern Kann with Mezzo Soprano Hardware Modification ; ShanLing M5S
Closed-Back Headphones: Focal Spirit Classic, Sony MDR Z7 Mk1
Open-Back Headphones: Focal Elear, Mr.Speakers Ether Flow with Moon Audio Black Dragon Cables
Interconnects: Moon Audio Silver Dragon Balanced with Furutech Rhodium XLR Connectors, CCPh Silver Crystal Cables with Furutech RCA Terminations, AudioQuest Dragontail USB OTG Cable, iFI Mercury 2.0 USB Cable
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Change Log:
Everything is the same for the Home Stereo Platform:
Source: Onkyo DVSP500 DVD-A/CD Player
DAC: Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus
Preamp: Cambridge Audio Azur CA650A
Power Amp: Rotel RB1582 Mk1
Speakers: Polk Audio LSi9s
Interconnects: Moon Audio Silver Dragon Cables with WBT RCA Terminations, CCPh Silver Crystal Cables with Furutech RCA Terminations , Van Den Hul CS122 with QED Banana plugs
Head-Fi Platform - Added Stuff
Headphone Amp : HeadAmp GSX Mk2
DAC/Amp: Chord Hugo TT
DAP: Astell&Kern Kann with Mezzo Soprano Hardware Modification ; ShanLing M5S
Closed-Back Headphones: Sony MDR Z7 Mk1
Open-Back Headphones: Focal Elear, Mr.Speakers Ether Flow with Moon Audio Black Dragon Cables ; Audeze MX4 with Vikabel Akustik Jupiter XLR Balanced Cables
Interconnects: Moon Audio Silver Dragon Balanced with Furutech Rhodium XLR Connectors, CCPh Silver Crystal Cables with Furutech RCA Terminations, AudioQuest Dragontail USB OTG Cable, iFI Mercury 2.0 USB Cable
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Pictured:
HeadAmp GSX Mk2 Balanced Headphone Amp
Chord HugoTT
Audeze LCD MX4 Open-Back Planar Headphones
Vikabel Akustic Jupiter XLR Cables
Not in picture:
iFi Mercury USB 2.0 USB Cable
Moon Audio Silver Dragon XLR to XLR Cables connecting the HugoTT to the GSX Mk2
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Change Log:
Stumbled upon a good deal with a pair of GoldenEar Aon 3
Keeping the LSi9s still.
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Kumusta Mikee. Long time no see.