Topic: Mikee is Stuck in Stereo! Dabbling in Portable Hi-Fi

[raider125jeigh]

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

[Courage]

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?

[mikeer2002ph]

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.

[Hammerheart]

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.

[beringin]

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     

[mikeer2002ph]

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

[Nelson de Leon]

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. 

[mikeer2002ph]

You can forego with the media player if you use your PC as a source. 

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

[mikeer2002ph]

Dapat two separate dedicated audio rooms na yan for your Polk and AE!

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

[raider125jeigh]

excited with the HT setup hehehe...

[james16]

Im sure na malupit set-up nyan

[rukawakaide1721]

Bro...mikee,

abangan ko yan...baka puede mo naman ibulong sa PM ang darating na item mo hahahaha....

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

[mikeer2002ph]

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....

Ay mahirap yan! Insider scoop LOL

Basta, just wait for the pics of the boxes =)

[mikeer2002ph]

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...



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



Polk Audio LSi9 Right Channel

[raider125jeigh]

ang ganda bro mikee

dami ng nagupgrade sa rotel 1582 - anung meron yan hahaha

[mikeer2002ph]

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.

[mikeer2002ph]

Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist 

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

[james16]

Awesome! Abang mode kami kapag nailagay na at set up sa bahay.

[♡ lvcdg23™ ✌]

Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist  

Item             : Brand / Description                                         : Spouse Approval Status
====================================================================
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!!!

One of the best yan sir... Maganda din pairing nya with Harman Kardon

[stan1196]

Draft 7.2 HT Specs & Checklist 

Item             : Brand / Description                                         : Spouse Approval Status
====================================================================
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 Ang ganda ng goldenear speakers!

[qguy]

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?

[mikeer2002ph]

Advance congrats to you 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 ?

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[stan1196]

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 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 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

[rascal101]

@mikee, dapat pala marinig ko set-up mo. 14 days (Sept 27 - Oct 10) naman bakasyon ko so marami akong time.

[odyopayl]

Sir Mikee ganda ng Set-up mo what an evolution!!!!!
Your Rotel is now good for the C1!!!!!!!!!!!

[mikeer2002ph]

Sayang sana na audi ko rin yung Harman AVR460 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 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

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!!!!!
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.

[mikeer2002ph]

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!

[vgsison]

Another awesome GE owner. Congratulation po.

[mikeer2002ph]

Another awesome GE owner. Congratulation po.

VG.. wala pa .. yung sa akin .. hahahahah

[vgsison]

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.