Author Topic: Tonedeaf's HT/audio set up (Read 63366 times)

jon2 · « **Reply #210 on:** Mar 04, 2014 at 08:08 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Mar 03, 2014 at 11:29 PM

Mainit-init pa....

wow, congrat mam, may i know what's the brand of your speaker stand.

AppleMan · « **Reply #211 on:** Mar 04, 2014 at 08:20 PM »

Magkano po kuha nyo ng PSB B6 at C5 po pa-PM na lang po Mam...Thanks in advance and congrats as well!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #212 on:** Mar 04, 2014 at 11:24 PM »

@jon2, it's Sabre.

@china-man, you got PM.

AppleMan · « **Reply #213 on:** Mar 05, 2014 at 12:12 AM »

^_Many thanks @tonedeaf

tonedeaf · « **Reply #214 on:** Mar 06, 2014 at 10:06 PM »

updated the first post to reflect March acquisition

and to add a few more stories...

I think the only additions I will make in the near future will be:

1. an AVR (something I've been telling myself to get for the past 4-5 years);
2. a turntable (maybe as a project for next year). Still trying to figure out where I'd put it though;
3. an NMT (though I never did find much use for the WD TV first gen which I got a few years back).

Questions:

1. Since I got the Ixos 6003 speaker wires for my center/fronts 12 years ago, is it time to buy new wires?
2. Would it benefit my system if I got either the Auralex Gramma or Subdude for my sub? Are there cheaper counterparts? My floor is the wood-laminate variety.

Courage · « **Reply #215 on:** Mar 07, 2014 at 10:43 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Mar 06, 2014 at 10:06 PM

updated the first post to reflect March acquisition and to add a few more stories...

I think the only additions I will make in the near future will be:

1. an AVR (something I've been telling myself to get for the past 4-5 years);
2. a turntable (maybe as a project for next year). Still trying to figure out where I'd put it though;
3. an NMT (though I never did find much use for the WD TV first gen which I got a few years back).

Questions:

1. Since I got the Ixos 6003 speaker wires for my center/fronts 12 years ago, is it time to buy new wires?
2. Would it benefit my system if I got either the Auralex Gramma or Subdude for my sub? Are there cheaper counterparts? My floor is the wood-laminate variety.

1. If it's working fine, then no need to change..
2. Try rising your sub about 2-4 inches, use any stable flat form then see if you hear any difference..If you like what you hear then go and get the Auralex Gramma I raised my sub about 3 inches and i like it better than just sitting on the floor level.. It gave me better punch and eliminated rattles from doors and windows..

Here is a good topic regarding Subwoofer Risers... This is where i got my idea of rising my sub, though mine is DIY

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=103410

tonedeaf · « **Reply #216 on:** Mar 07, 2014 at 09:40 PM »

^thanks @Courage! I'll look into the DIY route first.

re center speaker stand pala, are there available ones for sale? or do I also go the DIY route and just make a box-type thing na patungan?

tonedeaf · « **Reply #217 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 05:47 PM »

Pics of the speakers out of the box...

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #218 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 05:56 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Mar 09, 2014 at 05:47 PM

Pics of the speakers out of the box...

Congrats ma'am

audiojunkie · « **Reply #219 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 06:04 PM »

Ganda....! Congrats...

tonedeaf · « **Reply #220 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 06:23 PM »

@audiojunkie,

spent the past few days just tinkering with the set up. and playing movies and cds i haven't touched in years. always good to have new gears

@Oldboyracer,

been looking at your thread in the gallery, as well as the others with dedicated HT rooms. wish i could have that, but current space constraints don't allow. i'll have to put that on my bucket list because that would mean getting a new house, or buying my neighbor's unit. no budget for either option. hahaha!

Courage · « **Reply #221 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 06:29 PM »

Nice clean setup mam....

bhenard · « **Reply #222 on:** Mar 09, 2014 at 06:39 PM »

PSB mania!!!

pa PM din po ma'am ng price..tnx in advance

tonedeaf · « **Reply #223 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 06:05 PM »

Now using a sub riser c/o Pinoydvd's erwin allen:

Based on ear and feel test, the "boominess" which I noticed when listening to audio CDs/concert DVDs, particularly in cases where there is upright bass or double bass, has been minimized, if not totally eliminated. If only for that, I'm happy, because I was already thinking of getting a new subwoofer, and that would be way more expensive than the riser.

Ran Audyssey this morning to see if it would make a difference. My subwoofer level increased by 1-1.5db. I have no idea what that means

Also, I just got a center speaker stand custom made by turbokiller:

side view:

I think that's enough changes for now

sovrain · « **Reply #224 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 06:17 PM »

ganda naman

audiojunkie · « **Reply #225 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 06:22 PM »

Congrats...! Your system now looks cool ..

Courage · « **Reply #226 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 07:21 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Mar 15, 2014 at 06:05 PM

Now using a sub riser c/o Pinoydvd's erwin allen:

Based on ear and feel test, the "boominess" which I noticed when listening to audio CDs/concert DVDs, particularly in cases where there is upright bass or double bass, has been minimized, if not totally eliminated. If only for that, I'm happy, because I was already thinking of getting a new subwoofer, and that would be way more expensive than the riser.

Ran Audyssey this morning to see if it would make a difference. My subwoofer level increased by 1-1.5db. I have no idea what that means

Also, I just got a center speaker stand custom made by turbokiller:

side view:

I think that's enough changes for now

Very nice... Ang ganda din nung center stand, magpapagawa din ako nyan kaso ala pang budget... Congrats mam... Nice upgrades and setup..

BongerDude · « **Reply #227 on:** Mar 15, 2014 at 07:29 PM »

Congrats maam ang laki ng improvement! Ganda rin nung center stands

tonedeaf · « **Reply #228 on:** Mar 16, 2014 at 10:46 AM »

@sovrain @Courage @audiojunkie @BongerDude,

Thanks! I'm very happy with my 2014 additions/improvements. No more for this year, hopefully, though I am getting new speaker cables (can't decide if branded or those being sold here). I am also mulling over one project which involves acoustic panels and my headboard in the bedroom, which is at the opposite end of my set up. Hahaha!

I've thought about it some more, and it looks like I'm leaning towards the following improvements for 2015:

1. an AVR (2000 watts);
2. a CD player (Marantz or NAD, based on what I've read here so far, though I'm open to 2nd hand from the MP);
3. maybe a turntable (have not researched enough on this);
4. maybe a NMT;
5. maybe a subwoofer (2nd hand, if I find something within budget and which is an improvement over my current sub).

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #229 on:** Mar 16, 2014 at 04:06 PM »

Great additions tonedeaf.

metropharm · « **Reply #230 on:** Mar 16, 2014 at 10:56 PM »

nice set up,congrats

tonedeaf · « **Reply #231 on:** Mar 31, 2014 at 10:10 PM »

@Oldboyracer @metropharm, thanks!

And now, for some fashion and HT tips:

This CDP is the absolute last major HT-related thing I'll buy this year. I think.

audiojunkie · « **Reply #232 on:** Apr 01, 2014 at 12:39 AM »

Wow! Congrats... !

tonedeaf · « **Reply #233 on:** Apr 01, 2014 at 11:40 AM »

Thanks audiojunkie!

My resolutions for the coming months:

This year, minor acquisitions na lang, like AVR, acoustic foams for room treatment. And if I'm able to pay with my credit card points, a Pioneer blu ray player (pero dapat no cash out).

Next year:

1. NMT; and
2. DAC.

In 3 years, or if my Onkyo 494 (being used in the province) conks out, whichever comes first

- a 7.1 receiver.

Fingers crossed that no NAD integrated stereo amplifier gets offered in the MP between now and 2016. That will be the true test. Hahaha!

tonedeaf · « **Reply #234 on:** Apr 05, 2014 at 11:46 PM »

4 days later...

My resolve remains the same - no more major purchases this year (I hope)

In 2015 - an integrated amp (looking at the NAD 326BEE, Marantz PM5004 and Rega Brio R) with the end in view of buying a turntable the following year
In 2016 - a turntable (if based on today's models, looking at the Rega RP3)

audiojunkie · « **Reply #235 on:** Apr 06, 2014 at 12:30 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Apr 05, 2014 at 11:46 PM

4 days later...

My resolve remains the same - no more major purchases this year (I hope)

In 2015 - an integrated amp (looking at the NAD 326BEE, Marantz PM5004 and Rega Brio R) with the end in view of buying a turntable the following year
In 2016 - a turntable (if based on today's models, looking at the Rega RP3)

Good-Luck in your purchase plan...

But I think Denon has phono input...

sovrain · « **Reply #236 on:** Apr 06, 2014 at 06:38 AM »

Aba e, kung ganyan ang plano on your buying spree, ilagay na rin mam kung ano ang mga papalitan para makapagreserve na kami, aha ha ha.....good luck....

mykel18 · « **Reply #237 on:** Apr 06, 2014 at 06:42 AM »

Since you'll be getting a RP3, better get the Brio-R for its excellent phono stage.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #238 on:** Apr 06, 2014 at 07:15 AM »

Quote from: mykel18 on Apr 06, 2014 at 06:42 AM

Since you'll be getting a RP3, better get the Brio-R for its excellent phono stage.

Better than the one for Marantz? The reason I'm still including the 326bee in the mix, btw, is that it costs less than the Brio or the PM5004 even if I add cost for separate phono stage.

@sovrain, walang papalitan eh =) puro bibilhin lang, as I don't have any of these equipment yet.

@audiojunkie, no phono input for my 1713 =)

mykel18 · « **Reply #239 on:** Apr 06, 2014 at 07:28 AM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Apr 06, 2014 at 07:15 AM

Better than the one for Marantz? The reason I'm still including the 326bee in the mix, btw, is that it costs less than the Brio or the PM5004 even if I add cost for separate phono stage.

Yes it should be better than the Marantz phono since Rega makes turntables. And also based on reviews, rega outperforms your other choices but not in a bigger way. Let your ears decide. Haven't heard a PSB on a Rega still.