Recent content by danobo

All set up (temporary wiring, etc so a bit of a mess) with the PMCs in 5.1 (currently with a Def Tech Pro Sub 60 but may switch out to a PMC XB1p or BK Electronics sub) powered by the surround amp. Very happy with it - and sounds significantly better than it did in the previous place (no doubt...

Thanks all for the advice. As it's a bright/sunny room, and as the screen is used as a computer monitor (so was worried about burn in - so thought best to avoid OLED), I ended up ordering a Samsung QE65QN95AATXXU 65” QN95A Neo QLED 4K HDR Smart TV (2021). Bought through PRC Direct (on offer at...

Indeed. I'm blessed to have an acoustically treated room with non-parallel walls,, and the Neumanns with PMC XB1 sub , for critical listening (and recording and mixing). The difference between the room with no treatment and 24 odd 60x120cm, 10-15 cm deep rockwool panels was night and day ...

Thought it might be helpful to add some closure: We've now moved in and I've installed one of my (s/h) pairs of Monitor Audio Bronze BX2s on wall brackets above the horizontal windows (above the sink). Source remains an Echo Dot (though I may see if I can use it merely as voice control for a...

Thanks! Current plan is I think to stick with what I have, since it's the easiest option and I'm unlikely to realise much cash by downgrading. Will see how I get on with the current sub - which is the weak link in the chain (but it may be that just using a little, or not having one at all, is...

Thanks all. I think the real problem will be the doubtless dreadful acoustics, so anything hi-fi will be wasted. I'm tempted to do something like buy an inexpensive s/h pair of white bookshelf speakers (e.g. Monitor Audio Bronze 1, Q Acoustics 3010 or 3020s), and mount them above the windows...

Yes, spoiled for space - we'll be very fortunate if the move comes off! I think the real problem will be the doubtless dreadful acoustics, so I'm tempted to do something like buy an inexpensive s/h pair of white bookshelf speakers (e.g. Monitor Audio Bronze 1, Q Acoustics 3010 or 3020s), and...

Thanks Gary. As it turns out, I absolutely agree that acoustics (and poor positioning) are the major limiting factors here. Having worked in a variety of rooms, from small untreated ones to well-treated treated ones, I think it's probably THE single most important thing (I'm always surprised...

In ceiling might be a good option (despite the compromises...), since it's proving quite hard to work out where to put "normal" speakers! I've marked up a few possible options. E.g. one to the left of the hob, with another on the wall opposite; on the support pillars (between hob and over, and...

We’re (hopefully) moving next month, and I’m wondering whether to revisit, and how to position, my current living room hi-fi / home cinema speaker setup, since the new room is much bigger. Ideally I’d not buy (any/much!) more kit, but trying to keep an open mind. Suggestions on speaker...

Many thanks! So it looks like: - The TV will probably need to go where the current one (not mine) is, rather than on the chinmney breast. Even if it was safe from a heat perspective, it'd be too high for comfortable viewing. - There's space for an 85" one there (gap is 2.17 m) - HDR 4k is...

Happy to consider all of those options! My guess is the space doesn't warranty spending much more than the budget - a better system would be wasted, given room acoustics improper speaker positioning. I'd happily use the PMC system - but it's too much of a space and aesthetic compromise...

Hi, I’m looking for some white* wall mounted/mountable speakers to go in a kitchen (c. 6.1mx4.8m). (*At a pinch, I could spray speakers that aren’t the right colour.) I’m not really looking to spend more than £500, £600 tops, including any mounting hardware, preferably (a lot) less. Second...

Hi I’m looking for a recommendations for a (new or s/h) TV. No smart TV functions needs – source will be HDMI out of a computer. Audio will be via a separate system (5.1 or 7.1 PMC system), so no need for any in built quality. Room (6.1m wide x 4.8m (max) into alcoves) has a lot of day light...