A few pictures of my set up.

[johnmc]

Amp: Fatman iTube 182.

CD Player: Pioneer PD-10K SACD Player

Phono Stage: Pro-Ject Phono Box DS

Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge

Speakers: Monitor Audio BR5's

 

[johnmc]

Just in case any of you have spotted the unusual ornaments, they are presents my brother in law buys me whenever he travels abroad.

Comments or advice is more than welcome.

John

 

[rainsoothe]

nice pics

Do you own the Aventador as well? ^^

 

[Andrewjvt]

but cant help feel that your speakers are to close to the wall and corner

 

[johnmc]

nice pics

Do you own the Aventador as well? ^^

Thanks. And unfortunately no, I only own a poster/picture of a Lamborghini Aventador. *sad*

 

[johnmc]

but cant help feel that your speakers are to close to the wall and corner

Ya, I have been moving them around a little as wasn't happy where they were. I guess the photos make it look worse that they really are. Thanks.

 

[paulselwood]

but cant help feel that your speakers are to close to the wall and corner

I was thinking that too. Can you not bring them out, a bit. Or rerrange the room. Maybe try book shelf speakers. I do like the fat boy amp.

 

[ifor]

If I had nowhere suitable for speakers I think I'd ditch them an get into headphones.

 

[rainsoothe]

if he's happy, leave him be

 

[ifor]

if he's happy, leave him be

What I read didn't read well, "more suitable" would have sounded better. I agree 100%, if someone's happy with what they have all is well and good. Having said that it does surprise me how often we see speakers, often biggish floorstanders, placed tight in corners. My placement is far from ideal; I can't get them far enough apart, but I'm pleased they are at least 1.5 metres from the corners of the room.

 

[Thompsonuxb]

I have to agree that BX5 needs a bit of space.

And right next to the wooden stand that your turntable rest on?

But if the sounds good. Fair play to you.

 

[johnmc]

I understand what you all mean about the speakers positioning. I have been moving them around to try and find a better balance with the room layout and sound. But the pictures and the narrow angles make it look a little worse than it is. But, yes I admit the far off speaker next to the bookshelf is a little boxed in. I'll look at it again, if only to appease you guys. *smile*

 

[paulselwood]

I just, took a couples of photos, of my set up. I will post tomorrow, so everyone can, tell me how bad my room decor looks.

 

[MajorFubar]

Lovely set-up

 

[johnmc]

And right next to the wooden stand that your turntable rest on?

I had it this way but found that that speaker was right in my seating position, so it meant I couldn't hear the other speaker properly. It's why I moved it wider to the other side of the book shelf.

There is plenty of room by the left speaker for it to 'sing' I suppose.

But while the right hand one is a little cramped and narrow there is a bit of room behind it. Not ideal I know, but better than having right in my line of where I sit.

The rest of the room.

Father Ted (Father Hernandez present) themed presents from around the world. Ahem!

And finally, a Legend from Brazil.

 

[johnmc]

I just, took a couples of photos, of my set up. I will post tomorrow, so everyone can, tell me how bad my room decor looks.

Funilly enough, I know what you mean. But I take their criticism as only meaning they care about taking time to help me achieve the max from my equipment. I look forward to savaging you're set up.

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Lol......

One suggestion is move your speakers forward for those long listening sessions.

Isolate your tt. A couple of squash balls cut in half under the feet - you may hear the difference.

A ceramic tile under the speakers too to isolate them from the wooden floor on rubber pads.

The proximity of the boxes to a wooden stand suggest it may be affected by resonance from the bass. Something that a quality stylus will pick up.

I'm not a decorating guru or anything like that but a dedicated stand plus better units for storage may be a consideration.....lol.

How would you describe the sound you currently get from your set?

 

[johnmc]

Lol......

One suggestion is move your speakers forward for those long listening sessions.

Isolate your tt. A couple of squash balls cut in half under the feet - you may hear the difference.

A ceramic tile under the speakers too to isolate them from the wooden floor on rubber pads.

The proximity of the boxes to a wooden stand suggest it may be affected by resonance from the bass. Something that a quality stylus will pick up.

I'm not a decorating guru or anything like that but a dedicated stand plus better units for storage may be a consideration.....lol.

How would you describe the sound you currently get from your set?

Thanks. I would describe the sound as better. The Phono Box DS has made a massive difference to the turntable. But playing Radioead's In Rainbows yesterday had me wondering again if all was adequate again. I will try your suggestions with the tiles tomorrow. I have some left over in the garage after moving house lasy year.

I'd love to be able to buy proper dedicated stands and storage units but I've many more things to spend my wages on other than those things at the moment. So the current unit will have to suffice.

John

 

[Thompsonuxb]

Lol......

One suggestion is move your speakers forward for those long listening sessions.

Isolate your tt. A couple of squash balls cut in half under the feet - you may hear the difference.

A ceramic tile under the speakers too to isolate them from the wooden floor on rubber pads.

The proximity of the boxes to a wooden stand suggest it may be affected by resonance from the bass. Something that a quality stylus will pick up.

I'm not a decorating guru or anything like that but a dedicated stand plus better units for storage may be a consideration.....lol.

How would you describe the sound you currently get from your set?

Thanks. I would describe the sound as better. The Phono Box DS has made a massive difference to the turntable. But playing Radioead's In Rainbows yesterday had me wondering again if all was adequate again. I will try your suggestions with the tiles tomorrow. I have some left over in the garage after moving house lasy year.

I'd love to be able to buy proper dedicated stands and storage units but I've many more things to spend my wages on other than those things at the moment. So the current unit will have to suffice.

John

That bit was just teasing.

But see how you get on with the other suggestions..... ;-)