My new home Cinema after the forum closed

[michael hoy]

My new setup.








Dali sound absorber on rear wall.

 

[Tonestar1]

Really cool set up. Love the look of those Fazon fronts.

 

[michael hoy]

Thanks, the Fazon's are a really good speaker and do have a reasonable amount of bass for their size.
They look even better in the flesh.

 

[scene]

Looks really cool!

How do you find the height of the screen? I've got my main Kuro that high, but the other two much lower and I sometimes wonder if it's a bit high?

 

[Tonestar1]

Looks a bit high for my tastes but each to their own. Mines is around a metre high. Eye level third of the way up the screen is my rough guide.

 

[michael hoy]

I did not want it at the height it is currently, my wife wanted a fire so that impacted on the height and the fire couldn't be any lower due to the regulations stating minimum height without a hearth below it.
I could have purchased a narrower centre speaker but did not want to compromise on the sound.
Saying all that it is not that bad to watch at the height it is. At the end of the day it is not a dedicated room (unfortunately).

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Nice setup, which TV is that?

 

[michael hoy]

Hi Gel,

Nice to see you back.
The TV is a LG 55 E7.

I recently had to have the panel replaced due to one half of the screen having a grey tint.
The picture is actually better than before.

 

[scene]

I did not want it at the height it is currently, my wife wanted a fire so that impacted on the height and the fire couldn't be any lower due to the regulations stating minimum height without a hearth below it.
I could have purchased a narrower centre speaker but did not want to compromise on the sound.
Saying all that it is not that bad to watch at the height it is. At the end of the day it is not a dedicated room (unfortunately).

That's a familiar sounding story. My Kuro is higher than I'd really like it, so it's above a cabinet to keep Mrs scene happy... Having said that, like you use l I've not found it so bad, and like you it's not a dedicated room, so compromises have to be made...

 

[beaker_07]

How do your rear surround speakers sound that setup would be perfect for my small room where I was struggling to find where they could go allowing for a door and other awkward problems

 

[michael hoy]

I mainly sit in the middle of the settee and the surrounds work really well even though I am fairly close to them.
The sound dispersion is quite wide.
I do also have 4 in ceiling speakers for a 5.1.4 Atmos setup.

 

[beaker_07]

Thanks for the info I was thinking of using the Monitor Audio FX but just wasn't sure how to fit them in - food for thought

 

[tvmog]

What are you using as your centre speaker?

 

[michael hoy]

It is the Dali Opticon, part of the LCR range.
The rears are the Rubicon, part of that LCR range.

 

[tvmog]

It is the Dali Opticon, part of the LCR range.
The rears are the Rubicon, part of that LCR range.

Thanks for the info. (first chance I've had to log in since I posted the question) I've got a KEF T101c currently, but it's not quite up to it

 

[michael hoy]

DALI RUBICON LCR – Elegant design and dazzling sound performance

The RUBICON LCR is a wall-mounted speaker born to stand out in both sound and design. With a rotatable hybrid tweeter module, the RUBICON LCR can be uses as either the left or right channel speaker or as a centre speaker, making the RUBICON LCR a very versatile speaker.

www.dali-speakers.com

DALI OPTICON LCR - An on-wall loudspeaker that offers great sound and flexibility

Whether you want one loudspeaker on your wall to handle all your audio needs or a centre loudspeaker to add that something extra to your surround system, the OPTICON LCR is your sound solution.

www.dali-speakers.com

Rubicon are a bit bigger than the Opticon.

 

[michael hoy]

Upgraded my OPPO 203 recently.

Now has a OPPOMOD LPM SE power supply, Aluminium BD-ROM Stabiliser and upgrade IEC Socket.

OPPOMOD

 

[Samd]

Interesting! As big an improvement as they claim and easy enough to do?

 

[michael hoy]

Interesting! As big an improvement as they claim and easy enough to do?

Sorry for the very late response.
The mod is very easy to do, just take your time with it.
I have noticed an improvement in video and audio, not sure it is night and day for the cost.
But I am glad I did it.

 

[grdunn123]

Hey! Some great names from the old What hifi forums! Hope you're all well..

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Hey! Some great names from the old What hifi forums! Hope you're all well..

Hey mate, hope you are well too? I am ok - cheers!

 

[grdunn123]

Hey mate, hope you are well too? I am ok - cheers!

Great to hear from you Gel! and you're a Mod now too!!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Great to hear from you Gel! and you're a Mod now too!!

Yes, mate. 🙂

 

[michael hoy]

Hey guys, i think you are conversing in the wrong thread. 🙂

 

[grdunn123]

Scene, Johnboy and Michael Hoy too!!! how are you all guys?