Recent content by efiste2

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    5.1 system rear speaker balance

    Just raplaced my old trusty Sony HTK215 surround system for a Sony HT-S20R 5.1 soundbar. Its a great replacement and im made up with it. There is only one slight "niggle" My listening position is much closer towards one of the rear channel speakers and there is no option for balance on the rear...
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    Compact surround sound system options.....

    After nearly twenty years of sterling service my Sony HTK215 Surround sound system needs retiring. I have tried a second hand amp and used parts from a second hand subwoofer to try and scrape a few more years of service but, i think its time to move on. So as in the attached pic (not mine)...
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    Bluetooth connectivity between Sony NW-A45 & Denon DM41 DAB

    Thanks for the advice, so just to make certain, once the Sony is streaming via bluetooth the music to the Denon unit. The Denon remote wont skip/play/pause etc etc.
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    Bluetooth connectivity between Sony NW-A45 & Denon DM41 DAB

    Im about to purchase a Denon DM41 DAB mini HIFI system, from my research its the best I can get within my tight budget. I intend mainly to use the bluetooth function with the source being my SONY NW-A45 walkman player. My question is will the Sony player connect with the Denon and allow me to...
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    HiFi purchase advice

    Slightly fed up of headphones,I am looking for "mini" hifi system so that I can chill out and listen to my favourite music, but there are issues that im hoping you learned folks can advise me on. Firstly I live in a semi detached property where the listening room will be next to the adjoining...
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    Bose QuietComfort 20 Extender cable

    I listen to my iPod Classic through the In Ear Bose QC 20's but find the cable a little short and am looking for an extension cable that will work correctly with the inline control functions, I have purchase one that claimed it was compatible, and Play/Pause/next track function worked, but I...
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    Bose Quiet Comfort Wired Headphones

    great info thanks, the background noise is there when the Headphones are switched on, and not connected, I suspect its perfectly normal....
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    Hi Res Music lamens question

    Looking to step up to a High Res music player but a little confused about the format so please forgive me for being so nieve....to listen to high res music is it simply extracted from a normal CD at a higher rate, or do I need to purchase or download "hi-res" versions of my favourite music...
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    Bose Quiet Comfort Wired Headphones

    Regarding the above Over-Ear headphones, is it normal for there to be a slight "hiss" in the background when the noise cancelling is switched on. When I first purchased them whilst travelling on holiday they sounded suoerb and was amazed at how the noise cancellation "isolated" me, now im back...
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    Soundbar in Corner Unit help

    We have redecorated our Living room, and also replaced the TV stand for an oak corner unit, I have placed the Soundbar in one of the openings on the corner unit, however the sound from the soundbar is very "Echoey" for want of a better word. The soundbar is slighlty wider than the apeture so...
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    Sony BD player with SACD output help

    Looks like my wishes of hearing "brothers in arms" in SACD 5.1 are dead in the water, without a total update of my AV gear, THANKS anyway for you assistance its very much appreciated!!!!
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    Sony BD player with SACD output help

    my amp is the humble and somewhat elderley SONY HT-K215, but it still performs well and sounds great. So I dont want to upgrade at this time, so Looks like SACD is no go for me. Thanks for your expert advice chaps
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    Sony BD player with SACD output help

    I'm looking for a new BD player that can play SACD 5.1 format. I have received a copy of my favourite cd that is in SACD 5.1 format, but my current Sony BD S360 doesn't support it. I also have a couple of questions about the SACD format itself. From a little reading I gather SACD format can...