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That's a pretty sweeping statement - Philips are doing quite well in the TV awards at the moment and people have to take a range of issues, including budget, into account when choosing their kit. Take the hint - sniping here is not appreciated.
Ritz.
Maybe they've improved as of late I just have a bad experience of a certain ambilight
. Never particularly thought of them as a budget TV I've bought LGs and Samsungs for less than Philips for that very reason
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@Hi Fi Keith - noted.
All,
I'd be happy to see an end to this lads - lots of scope for discussing kit on the relevant forums.
For the sake of the record, this thread is not an opportunity for folks to be "judge and jury" or pi$$ on anyones system or choices. If your comments get an adverse reaction from members here, the usual expected response is to apologise and retract. If you can't play nice, or if you don't know what playing nice is, this isn't the place for you. Happy to help you on your way if needed.
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Cheers dude, the build is back on the fifth or sixth page of this thread.
I've tidied it all up a bit since the above pic, finally putting in the skirting boards and adding some trinkets to the walls but it's my proper den now
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@ronaneire,
Please see my comments earlier on the thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62462662&postcount=125
I'm sure we wouldn't want to see baiting or the like.
Thanks,
Ritz.
I had posted the comment before I had gone to next page
Don't worry it was a once off comment and not meant in way to take the pi$$.
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I like. Very nice.
Damn, I must get my act together for my 2 channel room.
Must also photograph my AV cupboard...
Thanks. It takes time, sometimes.nice setup. Ever consider upgrading to the 802D? Those look like the N802's but I cant see clearly enough near the plint to be sure.
Yes, they are the N802's. When I bought them s/h, I still had a pair of 1980's vintage B&W 802 FS's which I had thoroughly enjoyed for 20 or so years, so I had the opportunity to compare them side by side.
What absolutely stunned me was how little of an improvement the N802's were. A noticeably better bottom end and slightly clearer top end but I am not sure the midrange was much improved at all.
If the 802D's are audibly better, I doubt it would be by much, given the degree of progress in the previous two decades. I have listened to a pair of 802D's and they did not strike me as being any better than what I have, but humans don't have much of an audio memory so It was an almost pointless exercise. The one and only way to tell would be to get a pair of each side by side but that would be a near impossibility.
So I am very happy with what I have.
No real problems that I have noted. I know they are not ideally placed but the doorway to the room is just to the right of the rightmost speaker. If it were out from the wall any further than it is, it would be an obstacle to navigation.Any problems with the speakers so close to the rear wall? The 802's are not rear ported if I recall.
What DAC unit are you using?
There is no DAC other than the one in the iPod. I can't hear a difference between DAC's I have compared so I doubt it is a worthwhile area for expenditure.
I even listen to compressed tracks mostly.
Intriguing.I considered a pair of second hand N802's and 803D's last year but ended up going for a pair of Usher Audio speakers instead.
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Mossym - class set-up! Certainly one of the nicest on here, and well up there with those on AVF. Kudos.
I wanted to paint my TV wall a dark colour too, like this mock-up:
But that was pushing it with Mrs M - I got my way with buying it all, so I'm still a very happy camper
In time I'll get one of those black casing kits for the Wii, and a PS3 Slim will fit nicely in the middle shelf on the left (Santa, are you peeping in on this thread?). I'll also get a wireless controller bar thing for the Wii, and sort out some storage for all the controllers/games, etc.
My Harmony One will control the PS3 when I get it because I'll get the Logitech PS3 adapter too.
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There is no DAC other than the one in the iPod. I can't hear a difference between DAC's I have compared so I doubt it is a worthwhile area for expenditure.
DAC technology is always improving and they have measurable differences too. The digital to analog stage is crucial and poor implementations can have out of band frequencies geting mixed in with the audio. I would say its an area definitely worth keeping an eye on.I even listen to compressed tracks mostly.
well, lets not go there or Ritz will be waving the banning stick in my direction!Would they be the CP-8571 dancer series?
yes, those are the speakers. The 803D's sounded terrible in my room with considerable bass boom on certain notes. No such problems with the Usher's plus they had a more relaxed top end which suit my listening tastes. I'll try to get a pic up soon.0 -
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DAC technology is always improving and they have measurable differences too. The digital to analog stage is crucial and poor implementations can have out of band frequencies geting mixed in with the audio. I would say its an area definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Measure vs 'hear.' :rolleyes:
I did carefully constructed listening tests between my iPod, reasonably high end CD player and an el-cheapo region free DVD player and neither I, nor my children could hear a difference between the sources. I have recently acquired a snazzy new phone with a 3.5 headphone jack so I might give that a whirl too sometime but I suspect it will be a similar result, though I will keep an open mind as usual.
No!, surely not.well, lets not go there or Ritz will be waving the banning stick in my direction!
Do get a pic up. They are a very smart looking speaker from pics I have seen with what looks like first class cabinetry.yes, those are the speakers. The 803D's sounded terrible in my room with considerable bass boom on certain notes. No such problems with the Usher's plus they had a more relaxed top end which suit my listening tastes. I'll try to get a pic up soon.
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cheers mate. the color in your mock up is very similar to the color on my wall...Mossym - class set-up! Certainly one of the nicest on here, and well up there with those on AVF. Kudos.
I wanted to paint my TV wall a dark colour too, like this mock-up:
But that was pushing it with Mrs M - I got my way with buying it all, so I'm still a very happy camper
In time I'll get one of those black casing kits for the Wii, and a PS3 Slim will fit nicely in the middle shelf on the left (Santa, are you peeping in on this thread?). I'll also get a wireless controller bar thing for the Wii, and sort out some storage for all the controllers/games, etc.
My Harmony One will control the PS3 when I get it because I'll get the Logitech PS3 adapter too.
Mark
is that a denon amp i spy under the shelf?
the harmony's a re a god send, i'm on my second, have a 1000 now, had an older model before that0 -
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