AV System Pics 2006

Oh go on then.....

Here's the business end.....


Which looked a bit like this over the past few weeks......

....the one bobble to rule them all.......
....ok, nevermind.......

Up front there's B&W CM4's and CMC, and a 32" sony crt.

Actually the rack has changed slightly as we've removed the cd changer (it was letting the side down a bit in that company after all) and the glass on the shelf above the RSX-1067's gone too.
The RDV-1060 now sits below the top level, and although it looked a bit weird to begin with, we're more interested in the screen than the rack, funnily enough, whenever we're watching a movie....so we'd rather have the extra cooling as the Rotel does get hot!!!

Oh, almost forgot to mention (for those that haven't seen it already) the other lava lamps, funky led's, dvd collection and fridge full of Stella that sits in what used to be a wardrobe....

Cheers,
Ali

well heres mine

regards neil

the kit
pioneer 504hde/infocus 7205 proj/6" electric 16:9 screen/b&w 802 fronts fed by nap500/b&w 802 rears fed by nap300/naim axcent center fed by nap145/rel stentor2/ naim av2/meridian g98 dvd transport/x box 360 premium

One extreme to the other, for our choice of rear speakers!!!
Nevermind the rest of it.......

Hi arf 005,

What are the exact use of those kind of d*ngs and didl* on the top of your system?

Hello Jeff,

not sure exactly what you are asking....???

Sorry.....

Cheers,
Ali

quote:

Originally posted by neil w:
well heres mine

regards neil

the kit
pioneer 504hde/infocus 7205 proj/6" electric 16:9 screen/b&w 802 fronts fed by nap500/b&w 802 rears fed by nap300/naim axcent center fed by nap145/rel stentor2/ naim av2/meridian g98 dvd transport/x box 360 premium

Nice starter system Neil but you need another level of Fraim for the iPod.

Neil,
What projection screen are you using?

quote:

Originally posted by JAB:
Neil,
What projection screen are you using?

JAB - infocus 7205 proj

Says so in his text and also his public profile......

jab
the screen is an owl 16:9 dlp electric
regards neil

JAB

ooops!! Must appologies, I missed the screen bit in your question.....
....what can I say - posted at 18.49, I was just out of me bed.....working nights this trip......

Sorry.

Ali.

quote:

Originally posted by rackkit:

Nice starter system Neil but you need another level of Fraim for the iPod.

You should see the 300 dollar painting I have in a 1400 dollar frame

Here's how 'The Den' looked last night.....


And if you want a larger view click on the picture in here......


Cheers,
Ali

Latest change to AV kit. Replaced Axess with Axcent.

Trevor,

How pleased are you with the CD performance of the DVD5? I've considered using it as my source component for both DVD and CD, but I don't want audio compromise...

hi trevor
very nice set up
where did u get the axent from

regards neil

Trevor,

Congratulations, nice setup! Try to get rid of the CRT-TV in between the front speakers, and lift the center to that place. I did this with a wall mounted flatscreen. Big difference!

Can you say a few words about your latest Axess to Axcent upgrade from the sound side?
The Axcent is quite a wide beast, but if you take a good look at the casing (no parallel sides), that must be quite a challenge to build for every carpenter!
I see you drive yours also with a NAPV175. I'm tempted to go with NAP145 later sometimes...

happy listening
Adrian

Trev

How do you get on with the voicing of the front 3 speakers? I assume they have the same tonal balance?

I ask because I've had some great results with 5 essentially identical speakers all round and you might have a different experience?

Jay

Hi all,
Thank you for your feedback. Didn't bargin on questions....anyway
Scott - Only use DVD5 for DVD's CDS3, 552 and 500 sitting to the left hand side. Although I have played a CD in the DVD5 and it is quite acceptable.
Neil - Got the Axent 2nd hand from Lintone Audio after no one put in a bid on eeebay.
Adrian - I know even a 32" screen appears small at times. Axent gives a more subtle transition between Left and Right than the Axess perhaps only because it is wider but then it works. Agree with NAP145 and may be NAP250 for rears.
Jay - Axent blends in nicely with the Dynaudios. Because the speaker is naturaly angled upwards it does not sound as if it is virtually sitting on the floor.
All in all very pleased with it.

hi trevor
its the very same speaker you see in my system pics
i thought it would have shifted quickly on the bay
hope you enjoy your purchase
regards
neil

Hi neil,
If I remember you were getting a B&W center! How did that go.
It's always nice to find out where your ex equipment goes and know it is still being enjoyed. Small world...
Regards,
Trevor

how much do you people earn for a living, I bet my 17inch Finlux and matsui cd player give just as much satisfaction.............when Im totally pissed.

hi trevor
i bought the b&w htm2d , i would say it gives the dialogue more presence than the axent did (using the 145)
im also going to swap the fronts for some 802d this year(which should give a stunning sound across the fronts)
and hopefully an av3 with room correction
regards

neil

Thought I'd bring this one back ontop seeing as we're all talking about our new DVD5's and n-Vi's....

Go on, show us them then.......

Cheers,
Ali

Work in progress!
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pic 2
pic 3

There must be lots of new n-vi av systems by now......pics anyone....??