A hobby with HI-FIGreat, simple, straightfoward looking system. Can you share some information about the rack? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Reference analog systemGreat looking system. Is that a hooka sitting behind the speakers? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
First system but evolution is inevitable...Great looking system given the size issues of the abode. I am willing to bet given the square footage of the space that the sound is massive. Do you notice any issues with having the center speaker... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Trading Up Home TheatreTony,Since you already have experience with Paradigm I would suggest looking at the Paradigm Studio series of speakers. Having owned a pair I can only rave about the performance. The studio... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Trading Up Home TheatreChristiancoach Speaker placement is a unique aspect of system set up and will differ in each situation. First figure out if you are dealing with a front or rear ported speaker. Rear... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Trading Up Home TheatreGreat start. Paradigm has always been a solid speaker and outperforms speakers costing much much more, IMO. If you can get the bookshelf speakers out from the wall and attempt to keep them around 8... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
First entry into stereo +HTGreat looking start. I am a long time fan of B&W, hard to go wrong there. Look to get the ceter speaker off the ground to raise and center the vocals for movies. Also experiment with different posi... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
She Let Me Paint It Gray!Is your center speakers sitting on top of your sub? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Simple system for a small budgetBravo,Great looking system. I agree with the isolation of components suggestions above, there are many benefits to be had from a great rack. All I can say is that I hope at some point in my lif... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Home Office and Listening RoomMorris,That is certainly what I would call a 'diamond in the rough', nice selection of equipment, quite the extensive list of components and tweaks. Do you have any listening partners or is it ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Poring into the world of hi-fiEcho the suggestions on stacking, a rack giving each componet it's own space is a must have. Also give some area rugs a shot in front of the sepakers to tame the wood floors, wall hangings are also... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Home TheatreI would have to echo the above comments regarding involvment of the better half. Mine never really got the whole hobby until I sat her down and started switching out cables and changing the positio... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
My 2 CH SystemArea rugs would be a great investment. I echo the above as far as room treatments, they make a huge difference in the delivery of what your system can actually do. Try this before upgrading an comp... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Idiosyncratic SynergyWhat do you think of the beaks? Do you notice any difference with or without? posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
not so fancy stuffDon't be so hard on yourself. You know enough to match the fronts and center.....The one thing I have picked up looking and listening to what is said here is as follows: everyone has an opinion... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Vacation house systemWood floor and lots of glass......there is a challenge. I have found that area rugs placed directly in front of the system and more so directly in front of the speakers will greatly tweek the sound... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Rob's X-Statik about his apt setup!Rob,Great start. The Paradigms are by far one of the best speakers you can get at this price range. I recently entered the world of vinyl and purchased a Pro-ject turntable. Vinyl is addictive ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
SECOND STEREO ATTEMPTTalk about a change..... Well done, nice job all around, nice mix of components. Listen to the feedback here, but then sit back and listen..... that is what the fetish is about...enjoy posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Vacation house systemGreat system. Not sure what the rest of the room looks like but have you given any thought to acoustic wall treatments? Even the addition of rugs, non-reflective wall hangings and overstuffed furni... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
TIGER SYSTEMLance,Replace the Wilson's with what??? posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
SECOND STEREO ATTEMPTLooks to be a great start, try throwing a blanket over the TV when listening to music, the detail will improve greatly. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
SECOND STEREO ATTEMPTLooks to be a great start, try throwing a blanket over the TV when listening to music, the detail will improve greatly. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Upgrading Into Audiophile HeavenI can't agree more with what has been said to this point, your starter system blows away what most have worked on for years, bravo. I think some time enjoying and getting away from the endless ques... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simple and sweetOnce again the most impressive collection/ library I have seen in a long time, bravo. Can we get some information on the speakers, and maybe a picture of their respective placment in your listening... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Is this it?Just a suggestion, before spending the money to upgrade the Paradigms, give new cables a try, they may achieve the change in sound characteristics you are looking for at a minimal cost to the pocke... posted about 18 years ago | View comment |