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dacads · 14 Nov 2022 at 11:52

@seanyc5 do the speakers need to be that high up?

SPARC · 14 Nov 2022 at 16:10

MrRockliffe said:
The Samsung is a good option if you’re a fan of origami - it’s great for folding in half given how flexible it is

Aye haha I've seen pictures of the S95B bent from the factory. A few videos on youtube showing it as well. One poor owner had 3 different bends along the top of his. It's got to be poor packaging, no way they go into the box like that.

I took the plunge on Friday and grabbed the 65" Sony A95K off the Sony Centre site. Should be here in the next couple of days. I'm sure pics will follow. Just need to figure out mounting options for the centre speaker as it's now going to block the bottom of the TV. Maybe put a shelf above the tv and angle the speaker down?

SPARC · 14 Nov 2022 at 16:16

agw_01 said:
When one BK Monolith+ isn't enough......

Go forth and MULTIPLY!!!

Bloody hell! After trying out the P12-300SB-PR (BK really needs a new name for that) I can't imagine what 2 monoliths does to your house. Disgusting amounts of bass in one room :eek:

the shadow · 15 Nov 2022 at 17:43

seanyc5 · 15 Nov 2022 at 19:32

MrRockliffe said:
If you're sat on your sofa while taking this picture, I wouldn't go for floorstanders - your room doesn't look big enough.

Adding a small sub will give you a better experience, if only for the improved soundstage.

Yeah thats my only concern, I am 2m away from the speaker baffles that's with the speakers about a foot and half off the wall.

seanyc5 · 15 Nov 2022 at 19:34

dacads said:
@seanyc5 do the speakers need to be that high up?

The stands are from my previous setup and although they look high are only about 100mm or so too high (tweeter to ear when seated that is). They were perfect before.

Its one of the reasons I am thinking about going floor stander as I would need to buy new lower stands anyway.

SPARC · 18 Nov 2022 at 17:44

^TANK^ · 25 Nov 2022 at 14:56

TOW · 26 Nov 2022 at 17:25

^TANK^ said:
snip pic

EPIC setup! It's hard to beat a strong tube combo & McIntosh do it very well.

When I could finally afford to get into higher end audio... the first combo I demoed was loosely related to that.

Focal Utopia (i think Maestro judging by current pricing, but can't be sure, maybe Scala) & McIntosh MA9000.

Ended up preferring B&W/McIntosh combo for my tastes, but I still remember noticing the technical brilliance of the Focals, what must've been 4.5 years or so ago.

Started with the 800d3 & MA9000, now have the 801d4 & MA12000 with Naim ND555 DAC/Streamer in living room and 805d4 & MA5300 in home and work offices.

Next year I'd like to upgrade to McIntosh separates & maybe Avantgarde if I like them when I get the chance to demo.

Be sure to demo the ND555 when you get the chance... it's rather special.

snowdog · 29 Dec 2022 at 10:14

My audio definitely doesn't remotely compare to what some people have here!

Sony STR-DA2400ES Receiver
B&W DM220i fronts
Magnat Monitor Supreme 252 center
Jamo S426 rears
JBL something subwoofer (cheap thing I got for 2 tenners)
Sony PS2 Phat CD/DVD player
Kenwood P-91 Turntable (fully automatic with track selection/scanning)

^TANK^ · 30 Dec 2022 at 10:55

@snowdog loving all the plants!

willhub · 30 Dec 2022 at 21:20

I would WFH if my house was like that

hornetstinger · 31 Dec 2022 at 01:09

SPARC said:
loody hell! After trying out the P12-300SB-PR (BK really needs a new name for that) I can't imagine what 2 monoliths does to your house. Disgusting amounts of bass in one room

Wait until you start going into dual 15" 1000w+ that's another big step. Reading someone with dual X dual subs he split the main support beam in his house.

8 Pack · 27 Jan 2023 at 23:42

^TANK^ said:

Which CD player is that?? Is it your main source... Your speaker setup certainly looks interesting with different distances to rear walls etc.

Lowe · 2 Feb 2023 at 13:13

Few small changes, mostly to the room itself, but I also picked up some PMC PB1i a while back. Moved the old FB1i to the rears now the kids are older and have retired the wall mounted DB1i rears. Need to find a better amp for the front pair, these things love to be driven to say the least. Having AC power issues now though, managing to trip stuff when pushing everything hard.

But the PB1i really are something else, very happy with them.

hornetstinger · 2 Feb 2023 at 21:25

Lowe said:
Few small changes, mostly to the room itself, but I also picked up some PMC PB1i a while back. Moved the old FB1i to the rears now the kids are older and have retired the wall mounted DB1i rears. Need to find a better amp for the front pair, these things love to be driven to say the least. Having AC power issues now though, managing to trip stuff when pushing everything hard. But the PB1i really are something else, very happy with them.

28b3 – Bryston

bryston.com

Lowe · 2 Feb 2023 at 23:33

hornetstinger said:
28b3 – Bryston

bryston.com

Yeah that would be great if budget was no object, alas I have to be sensible

hornetstinger · 3 Feb 2023 at 10:42

Lowe said:
h that would be great if budget was no object, alas I have to be sensible

Only £15,000 each . I'd need thirteen of them.

thebandit · 3 Feb 2023 at 10:52

Work in progress (ignore the decorating trousers) LG 55 CS and Sonos Beam GEN 2 with 2x play 1's, very happy with the setup although part of me wishes I'd gone 65". Not a serious home cinema but for watching films its deffo better than the 40" Sammy in the living room

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Biffa · 4 Feb 2023 at 03:06

65" would have fit perfectly in that space