My bedroom stereo

[Brian_the_King]

Hmm, I see what you're saying. Well, if I ever get a job/have a bunch of cash, I'll keep that advice in mind.
But, clarify: Let's say I have $500 for a new reciver. I found it on the ground, I don't know, but it's in my hand. Why would I pay for the extra channels/inputs/decoders if I wasn't going to use them? Wouldn't the money be better spent on a solid hi-fi stereo reciver?

 

[Sheep]

Hmm, I see what you're saying. Well, if I ever get a job/have a bunch of cash, I'll keep that advice in mind.
But, clarify: Let's say I have $500 for a new reciver. I found it on the ground, I don't know, but it's in my hand. Why would I pay for the extra channels/inputs/decoders if I wasn't going to use them? Wouldn't the money be better spent on a solid hi-fi stereo reciver?

Those don't really exist. Multi channel receivers are everything those are, and more, for the same or less. Theres countless deals on receviers these days, and 500 for a stereo receiver is a waste IMO. I paid $399 way back when for my RXV440, and now I could get a 1016TX for close to the same price.

Are you saying you'll never go surround? If so, I would stay away from receivers all together. Pre/pros and amps.

SheepStar

 

[j_garcia]

I disagree Sheep, there are plenty of great stereo choices out there, though I'd opt for an integrated amp rather than a stereo receiver or the Outlaw RR2150. The quality of amplification and sound quality simply isn't the same in a receiver as it is with a good integrated amp.

 

[emorphien]

Instead of going to another receiver, consider an integrated amp.

And instead of upgrading your iPod, if you have a computer in the same room consider connecting it to your receiver.

 

[Sheep]

I disagree Sheep, there are plenty of great stereo choices out there, though I'd opt for an integrated amp rather than a stereo receiver or the Outlaw RR2150. The quality of amplification and sound quality simply isn't the same in a receiver as it is with a good integrated amp.

Yes, but theres better Multichannel receivers out there, which for the same price will do more things.

Emotiva has some sweet budget separates. $899 for a pre/pro with a 125Wx7 amp. If I was to upgrade right now, I'd get this.

SheepStar

 

[Brian_the_King]

Updated! Check first page for new pics/updated specs.

 

[Seth=L]

You should look into subs next.

 

[Sheep]

Whats with the subwoofer? Why's it sitting all "queer".

SheepStar

 

[Brian_the_King]

Well, it's in that spot because it sounds best there [I think].

As for is queerness , I just set it like that so it bounces of the corner, and goes to my chair. I didn't know how else to orientate it, and I don't mind how it looks as it is. So w/e.

 

[Seth=L]

Whats with the subwoofer? Why's it sitting all "queer".

SheepStar

That is a funny descriptive word for it's "position".

 

[goeat]

I see that your sub is hooked up only through the left channel - I would imagine that this would cause problems with the continuity of bass due to soundstage distributions of sound. Is there a particular reason you are not using the subwoofer preout, y-combining L/R preouts, or running the speakers through the speaker-level inputs on the woofer?

Very nice setup, though. When I was 16 all I had was every spare speaker I could find running off of a 100$ h/k receiver in any number of ohm-defying configurations

 

[Brian_the_King]

Here is a rear view of my receiver. It has one pre-out/sub-out channel [which I'm using]. Even though I'm using the left channel of a pair of Monster analog interconnects, it's just being used and an RCA cable. So, the sub woofer isn't just getting the left channel of audio.

As for speaker level inputs, I wouldn't want to poison my speakers by running them through a $110 subwoofer. And I wouldn't be able to use as expensive cables

 

[Sheep]

Well, it's in that spot because it sounds best there [I think].

As for is queerness , I just set it like that so it bounces of the corner, and goes to my chair. I didn't know how else to orientate it, and I don't mind how it looks as it is. So w/e.

Subwoofers don't "point". Might as well face it so it doesn't look out of line with everything else.

SheepStar

 

[Brian_the_King]

Not even a little, with the port on the side like it is?

 

[emorphien]

Not even a little, with the port on the side like it is?

You just need to be concerned about any ill effects of having it too close to walls which might boost certain frequencies or make for some other nasty noises.

 

[Sheep]

You just need to be concerned about any ill effects of having it too close to walls which might boost certain frequencies or make for some other nasty noises.

Agreed. Bass is omnidirectional, the port and driver arrangement have little to no effect (depending on the frequencies being played, which above around 70Hz, the driver will become localizable).

SheepStar

 

[Haoleb]

great pics and equipment...

I have to ask though, why did you spend that much on cables?

When I saw the pics i knew someone would bring this up. I dont think you made a bad decision investing in some quality cables, as your interest in the hobby grows and your system grows which im quite sure it eventually will you will already have gotten quite a few perfectly good cables that will need no further upgrading. Even though everyone thinks that 14 gauge lamp cord is all you need, theres nothing wrong with buying something thats quality made to last, and looks good. Lets face it we all want our systems to look good too.

very nice on another note though, If you have those records there for cable elevators dont feel bad if deep down you think they are sort of ridiculous. I used to have some concrete brick things i used for cable elevators until i just thought to myself how stuipid it looked and admittidly i couldnt hear any difference whatsoever...I dont have them anymore

 

[Brian_the_King]

Lol, no those are 'I Spy' books, and they are there becuase the weight of the cable drags istelf off the speakers [spade connectors].

 

[Alex2507]

Some of those "expensive" cables are available on eBay for a lot less than you can get BJC's for. My system has some of the same gear and interconnects. I am looking forward to dealing with BJC for upgrades. For now my not so expensive cables are really "fat". I got the same deal on those Primus 250's. 1/2 Price @ COMP USA. They still go for more than that on line.

Playing a DVD-A on a Denon 1920 with the Infinity's as the mains makes it seem like there is an orchestra on the other side of the wall. A WHOLE orchestra. This is my first go around with HT. Listening to gear is good too.

 

[Brian_the_King]

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