Description

All together this sytem took me a while to accumulate, starting off slowly. But I have gradually made it to the point where I truely feel as though I finally have something worth while. I'm very happy how everything looks and more importantly sounds. I don't see any near future reasons to change anything, and also due in part because my wife and I are saving for a home so we can get out of an apartment. I'm 25yrs Old and enjoy home entertainment and know I will continue this interest. Thanks for Looking.

The First thing on my next list, after buying the home, is to buy a great entertainment stand, but until then what I have will do.
Read more...

Components Toggle details

    • Marantz SR-19
    The Tank Marantz SR-19. Great Improvement over my Denon AVR-1602. Well made and built to last...48.6 lbs
    • Swan Diva 6.1 Front Speakers
    Great looking and superb sounding fronts!!! Best bang for the buck I have seen
    • Boston Acoustics PV-600
    Does the job
    • B&W CDM-1nt Surround Speakers
    I am impressed with these surrounds, were used as fronts until I finially bought some real fronts (swan 6.1's)
    • B&W CDM CNT
    Very Respectful Center Speaker, Definately Carries it Weight
    • Monster Ultra-Performance
    I wanted decent cable and I didn't want to be too cheap so I went with these Ultra Performance Cables. I have no complaints.
    • Nakamichi Banana Plug
    Nakamichi 24K Banana plugs...Appear to be well made and have a professional look.
    • Bello SP-224
    Bello SP-224 Stands for Rear B&W 1nt Speakers
    • Samsung 650A LCD TV
    Sweet tv, absolutley no regrets on this baby.
    • Oppo BDP 83 Blu Ray Player
    New Blu Ray Player, Updated to the Oppo BDP-83 from the Samsung BD 5000. I hope this player lives up to its reputation!

Comments 8

Owner
System edited: New Blu Ray Player, Updated to the Oppo BDP-83 from the Samsung BD 5000. I hope this player lives up to its reputation!

matthewdouglas25

Owner
Well, I'm in the midst of changing out my B&W's and completing a Swan Diva System. After listening to these Swan 6.1's fronts I can honestly say I love their performance, absolutely sound great, in addition they are very appealing to look at. I will be buying a Swan C3 center speaker and the R3 rear speakers. Following these purchases I will be researching a good external power amp to power the front and center speakers. I am also in the process of buying a house and will have a nice full unfinished basement to create a HT room. Very excited about this project and will look for tips on the way.

matthewdouglas25

I would move the left speaker to the sub position and the sub to the left position and move the right speaker out the same. I bet the soundstage opens up a bit

vernneal

generally, you want to match your fronts and centers, so if you swapped out your b&w center for a swan you might get a more seamless presentation. enventually, too, you might want to add an external power amp to the marantz to power your fronts (or fronts and centers). on the other hand, you may be perfectly happy with your current set-up, in which case enjoy in good health.

loomisjohnson

Owner
Thanks guys for the suggestions. My wife and I are in the final stages of buying our first home and I will be spending time the our full basement to finally build a room dedicated for movies and listening. I'm very excited to say the least. Now its time for me to draw up some planning, I want to do this right the first time. I will definately take pics of the process and of course the final result.

matthewdouglas25

Boy,how I wish I had such a nice system, at only 25. Good to see someone like yourself with their goals in proper perspective. Your gear will sound good all the while as you save for the next spot to put your system. In the mean time, spread those fronts out as far as plausible. Happy listening.

glenfihi

I think you are on your way to spending more hours (and money) in front of your system. Looks like you are into the HT scene which is great. When you get the (bigger) room, pull those main speakers out from the wall a bit and get them apart just a bit further if you can. Sound stage will really open up for you!

tunelover

Nice system. Those B&Ws sound fine. Check out Billy Bags for stands a little pricey but will last a lifetime

vernneal

Showing all 8 posts