Recent content by petelovesdrums

Finally, I've got my system set up in a 'proper' room . A 5m x 5m living room, carpetted, with curtains and two massive sofas. the sound is immaculate. Everything that ought to be there is now present. Previously, in a room half the size and with hard surfaces throughout, the sound was...

They don't ship to the UK! Gutted!!

I hadn't considered Bose, but these are worth a look, for sure. Thanks.

I'd considered looking at Q Acoustics' Concept 20s - which are admittedly are over the budget, but how do they compare with the 3020s? Also MA Bronze BX2s and Wharfedale Diamond 220s. A mate of mine has a pair od Mission 780SEs which he swears by for his second system. What would your opinion...

I'm looking for a pair of standmount/bookshelf speakers to be mounted inside my garage, right by the open doors, so that we can listen to music in the garden. The garage set-up is a Marantz CD6003 and PM6003 integrated amp. Chord Cobra 2 interconnect. My budget is around £250 (which could...

The stands are probably 2/3 or so filled (hard to tell exactly) with volcanic sand. I hope to be able to get hold of a couple of slabs of granite from a mate who fits kitchens. I'll let you know what results I get, for sure.

I've just bought the Valhalla pads and spike shoes (thanks CnoEVil!) so let's see whether these have the desired effect. I'll top up the filler in the stand columns too. Room placement is indeed an issue Mike, Steve - and I'll be moving all of this kit to a bigger room with a more solid, tiled...

I've now placed the stands on solid slabs (which I'll be replacing with some more attractive granite). CnoEvil, are yours sitting flat on the flooring? I've seen granite pads specifically made for speaker stands which have feet or more spikes on - not sure whether these would just compund the...

Drummerman - yep, I auditioned the speakers with similar kit to my own. CnoEvil - that might be the answer; the floor is floating. So should I stand the stands (spikes) on slabs of....granite? PaulKebab - the MAs produced too much woolly bass, lacking tightness. The Neats are way better all...

I'm not getting the sound from my system that I know it can produce: I have a Cyrus CDt Transport, Pre2DAC, PSX-R2 power supply and Stereo 200 power amp, coaxial interconnect between CD and Pre-amp, Chord Cobra 2 between pre- and power amp, and Gale XL 189 speaker cable - 7 metre runs (of...