Recent content by Manicmunky

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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Ok Finally i got myself a Yamaha 573 abt a cpl of months ago. Setup was pretty simple with YPAO and i am blown away by the upgrades from my T-Amp. Sound clarity and soundstage got so much better, wider and clearer. Bass steetches deeper with this 573. Still playing around with the setup til...
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    First AVR Yamaha RX-V573

    My opinions and others may contrbute. Set all speakers to small.& crossover to 80hz. Check distances with a tape measure and channel volumes with a meter if u have one else by ear. Turn off as much processing as possible. Use it like this for a while before trying any processing.Biamping gave me...
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    First AVR Yamaha RX-V573

    Hey Robin thanks for taking the time to reply. Well there are no problems.. just finding ways to enhance from the settings and configuration. You know what i can play around with. hehe Since this is my first, i am kinda lost a lil as to what do i need to set and all. I have already use YPAO...
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    First AVR Yamaha RX-V573

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    First AVR Yamaha RX-V573

    HI all, Finally got my first AVR after owning a Wharfes Dia 10.1 for a yearr on T-Amp. Got it for USD$595 or GBP390. Hope that was a good deal. The cheapest i can find here in Singapore by the search i did. :) Setup was fast and simple using the YPAO mic. Was already excited with the...
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Speaker Shortlist. Basically these are what i find in whathifi hifi speaker reviews. Got my Diamonds with the help of the reviews here too a year ago! They look good for the money. Advise please!:) Monitor Audio Bronze BX2 - current top choice Q Aqoustics 2020i/2010i Dali Zensor 1...
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Updates!! Here are the prices that i managed to get. Hope these prices will help. Monitor Audio BX2 - £265 Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 - £177
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Thanks dude.. They look nice but not muh review out there about them. Will red more on them. Looks interesting. :)
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    One of the reason why i am starting with 2 speakers first. Wanna hear how the setup that i am gonna do sounds like and then i plan to add on either a sub or center depends on the sound that i get. Hehe
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Hey BB.. Thanks for the input. Ok here is how it is. Budget wise i am not looking anything above £1k for the 2 speakers + AV Receiver. Planning to start with 2 speakers and eventually add to them for sure. Minimum i guess 5/1. I dunno i am afraid that it will be under utilize if i get a 7/1 or...
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    :) Looking at Onkyo TX-NR609 for my AV Receiver. What say you guys? :)
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    Wharfedale Diamond 10.1

    Ahhh i knew someone is gonna mention BX2!! I was looking at it too... Grrrr Ok i am trying to setup something if possible without a SW for a start and i know the wharfes can give me that.. Hehe Nvr heard of the BX2... Please enlighten me abt this 2011 Award Winner. Seriously looking at it...
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Hey matthew thanks for the input. The 10.1 are gonna go into the new room. MRS love them and insist they be transferred to the new room. I was thinking of getting a new setup. Highyly likely. Hehe.. What i am looking for is a mid AV plus a pair of speakers to start with and perhaps a SW or CC...
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Are you referring to those absorbers that they use in recording studios? Will the placement look something like this? http://www.google.com.sg/search?q=bass+absorbers&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#biv=i|2;d|Wx2rtwl6tMZMFM:
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    New Setup Advice/Help!!

    Hmmm...now thats a good Point now that u mention it. Advice me. Hope it wun mk my living room look ugly tho..lol