New 5.1 opinions?

vrsvec · 17 Jan 2020 at 02:07

Hi,
First post,
I bought a new LG 49UM7400PLB for Christmas https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-204085-lg-49um7400plb-49-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx?swapstore=1

I now want to add a 5.1 system to this. Sitting room is on the smaller side of things, I live in a terraced house with "Kranks" on both sides, so I don't want to rock the boat with them

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What would you think of this system?

Denon AVRX2600
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-204145-denon-avrx2600-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx?swapstore=1

Fyne Audio F300 speakers as fronts and rears
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-2036...-black-ash-speakers-per-pair.aspx?swapstore=1

Fyne Audio F300C centre speaker
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-1366...-g-tee-single-centre-speaker.aspx?swapstore=1

Wharfdale Diamond SW150 Subwoofer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0036EEOSQ/?coliid=I1X6W1UHZPYAK8&colid=31NR644LSUA3F&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

vrsvec · 17 Jan 2020 at 09:12

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Unfortunately demoing it first is not an option for me as I live too far away from any outlet.

Could you elaborate on what you meant about individually they might sound fine but combined might sound aggressive?

This will literally be used for Movies as I have my trusty hi-fi from 1991 for music.
Thanks

vrsvec · 17 Jan 2020 at 17:28

Thanks for the replies guys.

vrsvec · 17 Jan 2020 at 19:43

lucid said:
Is that code for "I'm going to ignore everything they wrote and just carry on with my plan"?

Err, no.
It is code for, Thanks, this give me something to ponder over the weekend"

vrsvec · 30 Jan 2020 at 10:16

Went for
Denon avrx2600
and Dali Spektor2 ~ 5.1 speakers.
Happy with the decision so far,
One issue I am having is a slight Hum from the sub.

vrsvec · 30 Jan 2020 at 17:38

lucid said:
Do you want to solve that, or are you happy to let it ride?

Absolutely would like to resolve it.
Thanks

vrsvec · 31 Jan 2020 at 01:12

Will look at those over the next day or so, and will post back findings.
Thanks

vrsvec · 2 Feb 2020 at 02:51

lucid said:
Do some simple tests first to establish the nature of the issue; which could be a fault; an ground loop; or the cable shielding not being that good (regardless of price and the bollix that the manufacturer/retailer claims)

First thing, test for a ground loop (earthing issue) by powering the sub from the same mains sockets as the amp. Try this with your existing subwoofer signal cable and a substitute.If there's no hum with either, then it could be a difference in the earth levels between the mains sockets for the amp and for.the sub''s main home. Solution: buy a ground loop isolator.

If the hum comes back with your existing sub cable, then the shielding isn't good enough. LMK and I'llpoint you in the direction of a sub lead that will kill the external interference.

Where there's still hum in all circumstances, and you get this with the sub'svolume on the 50% setting on the sub's volume control, then have a word with the retailer.

OK
First test done,
Replaced the sub cable with a shielded one.
This has improved it a lot, I can still hear a very slight hum, so will continue the testing over the weekend.