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Finally, set up my system properly

Last post Oct 08, 2008, 11:53 PM by fast eddie. (19 replies)
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Posted on Apr 22, 2008, 8:41 PM

Finally, set up my system properly

I moved back into my old flat two weekends ago and just plonked the hifi on stand and speakers a rough guestimate as to placement.

I've now taken the time to set it up properly (even though a couple of boxes are still linger):

  • ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signature's,
  • Naim Nait 5i & CD 5i
  • Project Debut III
  • Kef 1005's (sneaking in from the home cinema)
"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 9:51 AM

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Re: Finally, set up my system properly

Very cool. Shame the picture isn't bigger but nice system.

What does it sound like?

jules.

He tells everyone to be happy and not to worry.

Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 10:52 AM

71376

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

Eddie, do your speakers need that much free space ??
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Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 12:21 PM

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Re: Finally, set up my system properly

[quote user="huddo"]Eddie, do your speakers need that much free space ??[/quote] Those little beasties would give a nicer bass closer to the wall IMO. In free space they sounded a little light. Looks very nice though. Great choice of kit!
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Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 12:39 PM

71376

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

[quote user="jules153"]Very cool. Shame the picture isn't bigger but nice system.

What does it sound like?

jules.[/quote]Sounds great. the Naim stuff is still running in though. The replacement CD5i arrived in the shop today so picking it up tomorrow.

@ Huddo and Igglebert I think so. I set them up against the wall and then moved them further apart (and back) till they sounded best, and then away from the wall.

I may go back and listen again in a few days and see if they need moved. They're only 50cm from the back wall.

Edit: the first picture i posted was way to big so i shrank it a couple of times (i'll change it to the next size up when i get home)

"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 6:11 PM

71479

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

I haven't seen any speakers position in that way before but if it works in your room who are we to argue.

Nice set up mate Yes




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Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 7:45 PM

71479

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

[quote user="fast eddie"][quote user="jules153"]Very cool. Shame the picture isn't bigger but nice system.

What does it sound like?

jules.[/quote]Sounds great. the Naim stuff is still running in though. The replacement CD5i arrived in the shop today so picking it up tomorrow.

@ Huddo and Igglebert I think so. I set them up against the wall and then moved them further apart (and back) till they sounded best, and then away from the wall.

I may go back and listen again in a few days and see if they need moved. They're only 50cm from the back wall.

Edit: the first picture i posted was way to big so i shrank it a couple of times (i'll change it to the next size up when i get home)

[/quote] Great fun. Hours of enjoyment.
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Posted on Apr 23, 2008, 10:01 PM

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Re: Finally, set up my system properly

[quote user="Thaiman"]

I haven't seen any speakers position in that way before but if it works in your room who are we to argue.

Nice set up mate Yes

[/quote]I'm a wee bit worried now!

The picture makes them look toe out, but they're not. and they're actually not 'that' far from the wall. what looks odd about them?

i'm thinking maybe its the photo tha makes things look strange.

Edit: Bass sounds perfect. Big Smile

"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Apr 24, 2008, 8:39 PM

71673

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

Yeah for a moment I thought you are the only Hifi nut that have your main speakers set up like a rear surround sound pair!

The only ProAc pair that I rate the bass preformance Yes




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Posted on Apr 25, 2008, 7:44 AM

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Being a HC fan, interested in the KEFs - there's no TV! Is there a projector screen hiding away somewhere?!
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Posted on Apr 25, 2008, 9:53 AM

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Yeah there's a floor standing stand (you can see the screen part leaning on the wall on the right) I'd like a wall mounted one, but think that would cost too much. HC is: Kef 1005's Onkyo 505 Themescene H56 Toshiba something or other Xbox 360
"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Apr 25, 2008, 10:12 AM

72373

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

p.s. there's a tv in the bedroom

i've been against a tv in the livingroom for years as i think it just gets switched on to rubbish and people sit like idiots instead of talking.

"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Jun 02, 2008, 10:42 PM

72380

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

finally wall mounted the B&W's in the bedroom so i have to give them a listen soon. they sound nice with the audiobook cd that was in the player, but not tried music yet.

it would have been a shame to just put them in the cupboard to gather dust.

"Watching the label, spinning on my turntable
There's no call waiting in my headphones"

Posted on Jun 13, 2008, 8:08 PM

72373

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

[quote user="fast eddie"]I'd like a wall mounted one, but think that would cost too much[/quote] My Sapphire screen was just over £100 6ft, unfortunately can't remember where I got it from. There not very expensive.

Posted on Jun 17, 2008, 4:27 PM

72373

Re: Finally, set up my system properly

fast eddie:
Yeah there's a floor standing stand (you can see the screen part leaning on the wall on the right)

Hi Eddie

I've been toying with the idea of getting a floor standing portable screen to take movie/big match/special occasion duties from my 37in plasma.

Have you had any problems with having your centre channel behind the screen? Or is it perforated? 

 

cheers

J 

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