Pocster Posted Monday at 15:08 Author Posted Monday at 15:08 28 minutes ago, Kelvin said: Are the speakers a package deal or can you split them? If so consider this sub instead https://www.homecinemachoice.com/content/svs-sb-1000-pro-subwoofer-review-page-2 It’s dearer of course but I think SVS do the best subs pound for pound on the market. I have the SB-3000 and it’s phenomenal. Certainly go listen to them. That’s all splittable . ive been told now that Klipsch delivery time can be potentially months on some stuff ! Shouldn’t really be buying USA anyway - so looking at monitor audio which is supposedly as good as…?
Kelvin Posted Monday at 16:05 Posted Monday at 16:05 (edited) The important speakers in a surround sound system is the centre, sub, front main in that order. Focus the money there. The other speakers are more effects speakers so you can compromise a bit more with these. SVS is American so rules them out Edited Monday at 16:05 by Kelvin
Thorfun Posted Monday at 16:34 Posted Monday at 16:34 Plenty of quality Uk audio manufacturers still around 1
Canski Posted Monday at 23:05 Posted Monday at 23:05 On 31/05/2025 at 17:20, Thorfun said: I’ll get the landscaping done first and then can start thinking about the fun stuff C’mon the landscaping is the fun stuff. 1 1
MikeSharp01 Posted Tuesday at 04:49 Posted Tuesday at 04:49 12 hours ago, Thorfun said: Plenty of quality Uk audio manufacturers still around Not so much manufacturers, manufacturing is done in other places, but designers really.
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 06:13 Author Posted Tuesday at 06:13 (edited) Managed to get 4 x KlipschCDT-5650-C II for £800 inc delivery and tax from USA . Here they seem around £280+ each !! The directional tweeter and base I feel important for atmos Edited Tuesday at 06:15 by Pocster
Thorfun Posted Tuesday at 06:40 Posted Tuesday at 06:40 1 hour ago, MikeSharp01 said: Not so much manufacturers, manufacturing is done in other places, but designers really. Yeah, true. But some still make in the UK. I think BK subs are UK made which are good.
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 09:43 Author Posted Tuesday at 09:43 Got to love some of the quotes I receive . Talk about upsell ! One sent an equivalent to the 1k denon avr which was 6k - yeah nearly equivalent!!
Kelvin Posted Tuesday at 09:53 Posted Tuesday at 09:53 3 hours ago, Thorfun said: Yeah, true. But some still make in the UK. I think BK subs are UK made which are good. PMC are one example. I lived near their Biggleswade factory. A bit dearer than the budget though.
SteamyTea Posted Tuesday at 09:55 Posted Tuesday at 09:55 That is a lot of trips to the picture house. 1
Kelvin Posted Tuesday at 10:07 Posted Tuesday at 10:07 23 minutes ago, Pocster said: Got to love some of the quotes I receive . Talk about upsell ! One sent an equivalent to the 1k denon avr which was 6k - yeah nearly equivalent!! Which amp? I think the X4800H is the Denon sweet spot. I only bought the X8500HA because I got such a good deal on it. https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/receiver-processor/receivers/denon-avr-x4800h-av-receiver-review/ 1
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 10:10 Author Posted Tuesday at 10:10 1 minute ago, Kelvin said: Which amp? I think the X4800H is the Denon sweet spot. I only bought the X8500HA because I got such a good deal on it. https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/receiver-processor/receivers/denon-avr-x4800h-av-receiver-review/ JBL AV Receiver is MA9100HP didn’t check the spec as the cost of that 1 component exceeds my entire budget by some margin ! I can piece together almost everything I need from eBay as separates , all new and good prices . But I’ll see what richer sounds offer on Monday
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 10:23 Author Posted Tuesday at 10:23 (edited) How much for (expletive deleted)ing speaker stands !!!! I’ll make some out of 3x2 😊 Edited Tuesday at 10:24 by Pocster
crispy_wafer Posted Tuesday at 10:52 Posted Tuesday at 10:52 I can see the gravity forces on that rabbit hole @pocster pulling you in. Before you know it, you'll have binned off that receiver for a processor and separate power amps 🤣 2
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 11:26 Author Posted Tuesday at 11:26 33 minutes ago, crispy_wafer said: I can see the gravity forces on that rabbit hole @pocster pulling you in. Before you know it, you'll have binned off that receiver for a processor and separate power amps 🤣 Might be cheaper just to buy a (expletive deleted)ing cinema
Kelvin Posted Tuesday at 11:49 Posted Tuesday at 11:49 1 hour ago, Pocster said: JBL AV Receiver is MA9100HP didn’t check the spec as the cost of that 1 component exceeds my entire budget by some margin ! I can piece together almost everything I need from eBay as separates , all new and good prices . But I’ll see what richer sounds offer on Monday That’s not £6000 it’s about £1800. A good amp as it happens.
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 11:52 Author Posted Tuesday at 11:52 2 minutes ago, Kelvin said: That’s not £6000 it’s about £1800. A good amp as it happens. Sorry wrong amp ! That one’s still over budget . Getting lots of replies …
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 15:09 Author Posted Tuesday at 15:09 @Kelvin you use Dirac ? should I bother ? £200 for the licence then another 130 quid for the mic !!
Thorfun Posted Tuesday at 15:26 Posted Tuesday at 15:26 17 minutes ago, Pocster said: @Kelvin you use Dirac ? should I bother ? £200 for the licence then another 130 quid for the mic !! most amps come with a mic and a self-setup so i wouldn't bother with extra stuff
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 15:31 Author Posted Tuesday at 15:31 4 minutes ago, Thorfun said: most amps come with a mic and a self-setup so i wouldn't bother with extra stuff It does - auddsy or something . Apparently Dirac is much better ….
Thorfun Posted Tuesday at 15:36 Posted Tuesday at 15:36 4 minutes ago, Pocster said: It does - auddsy or something . Apparently Dirac is much better …. probably won't notice a difference in your home though, right? 1
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 15:37 Author Posted Tuesday at 15:37 Just now, Thorfun said: probably won't notice a difference in your home though, right? Why the (expletive deleted) not ? You saying my home is shite ? 1
Thorfun Posted Tuesday at 15:40 Posted Tuesday at 15:40 1 minute ago, Pocster said: Why the (expletive deleted) not ? You saying my home is shite ? i meant any home! it's like reading the threads on avforums where they say one thing is better than another but most "normal" people in their "normal" environments really won't tell the difference! i'd put the £350 towards a better amp or speakers 2
SteamyTea Posted Tuesday at 15:41 Posted Tuesday at 15:41 2 minutes ago, Pocster said: Apparently Dirac is much better Hard to believe, considering he is from Pisstool. 1
Pocster Posted Tuesday at 15:45 Author Posted Tuesday at 15:45 2 minutes ago, Thorfun said: i meant any home! it's like reading the threads on avforums where they say one thing is better than another but most "normal" people in their "normal" environments really won't tell the difference! i'd put the £350 towards a better amp or speakers I know 😊 there’s an okyno amp for a bit more that includes Dirac it’s spec virtually matched denon 3800h . Seller suggested it as they don’t have the d3800h who the (expletive deleted) said my house or myself was normal ? 1
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