New AV setup

Mon, Aug 30 2010, 12:49PM

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michael hoy

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FrankHarveyHiFi:

michael hoy:

Thanks Gel,

The sound is very good indeed, still running in the speakers.

I think it was the right decision to buy the Pioneer in combination with these speakers, Still have some tweaking to finish with the amp as well.

This will be one in the eye for those that keep saying that Pioneer AV amps are bright. I think you made the right choice too, it's a cracking amp. Glad you're happy with it, and hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it

Thanks very much David, I have to say that the sound is definitely not bright , in fact it is on the warm side, whether this will change over time is another matter.

The only thing I cannot work out is if the amp as a pass through option for the HDMI, so I can watch something in HD but may not want to listen through the speakers.

The Denon did have this option and it was quite useful.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

Mon, Aug 30 2010, 12:54PM

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michael hoy

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Re: New AV setup

Al,

Thank you for your kind comments, as you are aware the sub placement is not ideal, but there just is not anywhere else it can go.

I will let the system run in for a couple of weeks and then work out what to do next.

Maybe some form of Sub EQ whether it is REW or Antimode will be needed.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

Mon, Aug 30 2010, 5:52PM

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Re: New AV setup

michael hoy:

Just thought I would share some pictures of my AV system.

The sub above hiding behind the settee

Typical room so not ideal for speaker placement,we are thinking of putting in a smaller
fireplace and mounting the TV above.

Hi michael hoy

Your system is looking good. Smile

All the best

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Mon, Aug 30 2010, 7:36PM

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michael hoy

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Re: New AV setup

Thanks Rick, we were going to have a house built and would have had a dedicated room, but resources are getting tighter in this current climate, I also work in local government so with 25% + cuts on the way, now is not the best time for the house.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

Mon, Aug 30 2010, 7:44PM

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MUSICRAFT

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Re: New AV setup

Hi michael hoy

I hope things remain stable for you.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

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Mon, Aug 30 2010, 11:42PM

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Re: New AV setup

John Barlow:

Rick @ Musicraft ---> Yamaha DSP Z7, Yamaha DSP Z7, Yamaha DSP Z7, every chance you get!

Al @ AV Ideal ---> Antimode, Antimode, Antimode, every chance you get!

Hi John Barlow

I am sure i have recommened the DSP-Z7 on more then three occasions Stick out tongue

Anyway i am trying to maintain a level of consistency Wink Big Smile

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

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Tue, Aug 31 2010, 7:14AM

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Re: New AV setup

OK, let's stop the name-calling and accusations of spamming right now...

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Tue, Aug 31 2010, 7:27AM

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Re: New AV setup

Andrew Everard:

OK, let's stop the name-calling and accusations of spamming right now...

Thanks Andrew,

Do not want my post turning into cat fight and Storm on my parade.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

Tue, Aug 31 2010, 2:33PM

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Re: New AV setup

thanks Andrew

phew!!

and Michael

you can only work with the space you have and have to make the best of it, but there are easier ways (not neccessarily cheaper) to do it than others which is why I use the Ant..............

use what I use, sorry Big Smile

and as you asked me personally via email I didn`t think you would be offended if I mentionerd what you asked me on your thread

Anyway back on topic, a great room which looks just.........great

no more to say Al Yes

Tue, Aug 31 2010, 4:01PM

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michael hoy

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Re: New AV setup

Al,

Not offended at all, some people seem to like stirring things up.

Thank you for your time and swift responses, great customer service.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

Mon, Jan 10 2011, 9:14PM

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Re: New AV setup

hi, your set up looks awesome. im thinking of buying apex fronts and running radius rears with my pioneer 920

how does your system sound at low/medium levels? i cant afford the full apex setup and would like to upgrade the amp to a higher end pioneer in the future, i dont want to spend a fortune on the apex fronts if i cant make the most of them.

im going to demo this set up at frank harvey but i just wanted the opinion of someone who owns it and lives with it everyday

thanks, ian

Mon, Jan 10 2011, 10:04PM

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Re: New AV setup

look's fantastic Michael...well done building your own cabinet waow!!! bet it all sound's great, the sub has a very Velodyne look in the pic's, benny.

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Mon, Jan 10 2011, 10:17PM

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Re: New AV setup

Nice!!! Yes

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Mon, Jan 10 2011, 11:34PM

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Re: New AV setup

If the fronts could fit the spaces besides the center...

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Tue, Jan 11 2011, 6:22PM

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Re: New AV setup

benny39:

look's fantastic Michael...well done building your own cabinet waow!!! bet it all sound's great, the sub has a very Velodyne look in the pic's, benny.

Thanks for the comments, yes is does sound very good, speakers getting to the point of being run in now.

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AV System - Panasonic 42VT30 ¦ MA Apex 5.1- 4xA10 1xA40+ AW-12 Sub ¦ Van Damme UP LCOFC Speaker Cable ¦ Pioneer SC-LX85 ¦ OPPO 95 ¦ Mark Grant G1500HD Precision audio cable ¦ Sky+ HD(1TB) ¦ Chord Active HDMI ¦ Belkin PF50 mains conditioner.

Bedroom - Sony KDL-40W2000 + Archos 7 streaming from Windows Home Server 2011, Altec Lansing inAir 5000.

Dining Room - Sonos S5.

Music - HP Proliant Server running WHS 2011 ¦ streaming FLAC to Sonos ZP90 and OPPO 95 via SC-LX85.

Hi Fi - Cyrus 8 XPd QX amp ¦ Cyrus PSX-R power supply acting as Pre Amp ¦ Quad 909 Power Amp ¦ Speakers - Spendor A3 ¦ Logitech Squeezebox Touch upgrade by Fidelity Audio ¦ power supply upgrade by Mains Cables R Us ¦ Power Plant Premier mains regenerator.

Controlled by – iPad2 and Harmony 1100.

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