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Exclusive Boardie Top end AV Receiver and (Very top-end) Soundbar Promo

  • 14-03-2016 1:23pm
    #1
    Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭


    Guys,

    I haven't done enough Boardie promos recently for you guys but here come 2 absolute scorchers!

    1: Monitor Audio Sound-Bar

    Monitor Audio ASB2B

    It's not often that you see a soundbar that literally has everything AND looks really well built AND sounds amazing - but of course when you do see these all combined, the product normally costs a fortune!

    We have secured a small amount of the Legendary Monitor Audio ASB2 Soundbar - yep, that's the one that What Hi-Fi gave a 5 start review to at £800, the one that is for sale in most Irish dealers at over €1000 and we are going to sell them as a Boardie exclusive at a silly price :)

    They are really well equipped with 6 drivers including 2 * 5.5" Bass drivers - this bar really is HIFI!

    The ASB2 also has Apple Airplay and Airplay direct, as well as its own App and DLNA compatibility - add in 3 HDMI inputs and 160Watts of amplification AND 2 digital inputs AND additional analogue inputs and you start to realise that this is a really serious piece of kit - but then we get to the price :)

    The ASB2 launched at £850 - we currently sell it at £499 - which is an absolute bargain - we have a limited number that we can sell at £299.95!



    http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/asb-2-range/asb-2/


    Next up :)

    AV Receiver.

    Another quality brand - another scorcher this time from Yamaha:

    2: Yamaha Aventage RXA550

    The RXA550 is the first in the line of Yamaha's top end prestige Aventage range, the RX-A550 is something special at its price, including full metal casing with aluminium front panel and even a fifth damping foot, helping give the RX-A550 its superb detail and resolution.

    But whilst the emphasis is on quality with the RXA series - the 550 also has a great feature count, its Bluetooth, Apple Airplay, with built in Wi-Fi, DLNA and a dedicated Yamaha App for wireless audio streaming.

    Add in Music-Cast and the RXA550 becomes a multi room hub - you can just add on Music-Cast speakers or amps and you have a truly great multi room system!

    In terms of inputs the A550 is no slouch - it has 6 HDMI inputs including a HDCP2.2 ready input ( and output!)

    ?mode=model

    The RXA550 is currently reduced to £499.95 but we are selling a limited quantity to Boardies at just £289.95 ( that's way cheaper than the lower range RXV679!) - you will see it close to €700 in most ROI dealers!

    http://data.yamaha.jp/sdb/product/image/main/raw/r/rx-a550_black_g/41384548CE5540FC9587D1F015C55F5B_12073.jpg

    If you would like to grab one of these please just drop us a line to sales@richersounds.ie with your Boardie name and contact details and we will get back to you to arrange delivery.

    As ever thanks for checking in and please don't hesitate to drop us a line if we can assist in any way.



    ATVB,


    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    So where are they :D?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 553 ✭✭✭PCDub


    Ah thought it might've been the sony 1060 from the hints you left in other threads...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Wow cracking deal on the Sound Bar. Need to see if Nichols Canyon wins today before I take the plunge :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭deepimpact


    Hi guys, I'll take one of those Yamahas.
    I'm in work at the moment, so I'm being a bit cheeky I know, but I can send an email tonight.

    You couldn't pair it with a set of MA BX6s and give me a total price please?

    Might aswell get a start on Project Mancave :)


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    scanlant wrote: »
    Hi guys, I'll take one of those Yamahas.
    I'm in work at the moment, so I'm being a bit cheeky I know, but I can send an email tonight.

    You couldn't pair it with a set of MA BX6s and give me a total price please?

    Might aswell get a start on Project Mancave :)
    Hi Scanlant, thanks for the post.

    no probs, if you want to PM me your contact details I can get the order in the system for you

    The BX6 are now finished unfortunately, the current model is the Bronze 6 - http://www.richersounds.ie/cssearch.aspx?searchterm=bronze%206 - at £699 
    If you wanted these with the Yamaha amp, I could do them all for you at £935

    Cheers
    Brian


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  • Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    PCDub wrote: »
    Ah thought it might've been the sony 1060 from the hints you left in other threads...
    PCD,

    I'd probably go for the RXA550 over the 1060 in terms of sound quality - the Sony has a great feature count and is a cracking AVR but if audio Q is the main issue than I'd prefer the RXA550 - especially at £299!

    ATVB,

    John Mc

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭MarcusP12


    Dammit if I wasn't working abroad for the next 3 years I'd be all over this deal. I've bought a few MA products off you and they are top class. Don't suppose you can hold the deal for me in 3 years time ;)! joking of course!


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    MarcusP12 wrote: »
    Dammit if I wasn't working abroad for the next 3 years I'd be all over this deal. I've bought a few MA products off you and they are top class. Don't suppose you can hold the deal for me in 3 years time ;)! joking of course!
    Sorry Marcus, I couldn't hold one that long for you :P
    I agree, the monitor audio stuff really is top notch, very hard to beat.

    Brian


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭TheBigGreen


    I'll take the Monitor Audio ASB2B. :)


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    I'll take the Monitor Audio ASB2B. :)
    Have PM'd you BigGreen

    Cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 Darcy Dougal


    Hi John / Brian

    I sent an email to the address above earlier looking for one of the Monitor Audio soundbars and the price in €'s including delivery to Dublin

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 897 ✭✭✭NyOmnishambles


    1: Monitor Audio Sound-Bar

    Monitor Audio ASB2B

    It's not often that you see a soundbar that literally has everything AND looks really well built AND sounds amazing - but of course when you do see these all combined, the product normally costs a fortune!

    We have secured a small amount of the Legendary Monitor Audio ASB2 Soundbar - yep, that's the one that What Hi-Fi gave a 5 start review to at £800, the one that is for sale in most Irish dealers at over €1000 and we are going to sell them as a Boardie exclusive at a silly price smile.png

    They are really well equipped with 6 drivers including 2 * 5.5" Bass drivers - this bar really is HIFI!

    The ASB2 also has Apple Airplay and Airplay direct, as well as its own App and DLNA compatibility - add in 3 HDMI inputs and 160Watts of amplification AND 2 digital inputs AND additional analogue inputs and you start to realise that this is a really serious piece of kit - but then we get to the price smile.png

    The ASB2 launched at £850 - we currently sell it at £499 - which is an absolute bargain - we have a limited number that we can sell at £299.95!

    Hi John

    Can I nab one of the soundbars please

    Thanks
    Nyom


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    1: Monitor Audio Sound-Bar

    Monitor Audio ASB2B

    It's not often that you see a soundbar that literally has everything AND looks really well built AND sounds amazing - but of course when you do see these all combined, the product normally costs a fortune!

    We have secured a small amount of the Legendary Monitor Audio ASB2 Soundbar - yep, that's the one that What Hi-Fi gave a 5 start review to at £800, the one that is for sale in most Irish dealers at over €1000 and we are going to sell them as a Boardie exclusive at a silly price smile.png

    They are really well equipped with 6 drivers including 2 * 5.5" Bass drivers - this bar really is HIFI!

    The ASB2 also has Apple Airplay and Airplay direct, as well as its own App and DLNA compatibility - add in 3 HDMI inputs and 160Watts of amplification AND 2 digital inputs AND additional analogue inputs and you start to realise that this is a really serious piece of kit - but then we get to the price smile.png

    The ASB2 launched at £850 - we currently sell it at £499 - which is an absolute bargain - we have a limited number that we can sell at £299.95!

    Hi John

    Can I nab one of the soundbars please

    Thanks
    Nyom
    Cheers Nyom. If you want to PM me your contact number, or give us a call on 0044333 900 0070 and we'll get you sorted
    Brian


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 barryleonard79


    Brian,
    Just wondering are u planning any euro for pound paddys weekend deals as per previous years? Looking to get an AVR sub sat package. Thanks. 


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Brian,
    Just wondering are u planning any euro for pound paddys weekend deals as per previous years? Looking to get an AVR sub sat package. Thanks. 
    Hi Barryleonard79.

    I don't think so :(

    Although you never know.

    Are there any of the packs you have had your eye on?

    There are already a good few packs listed on our .co.uk which are also available to order through ourselves for delivery. For some reason our .ie is having an issue with packages at present (We are looking into getting this corrected). Have a look over the link below and let me know if anything catches your eye:
    http://www.richersounds.com/products/home-cinema/home-cinema-separates/home-cinema-separates-bundle-deals


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 Subadub


    Hi, 
    I am potentially looking at upgrading my receiver...
    I'm currently using a Yamaha rxv 673 through Kef 3005 (?) series "egg" 5.1 setup...
    The 673 may take up residence in the attic cinema with a Boston Acoustic I bought from you goodselves some time ago IF I can grab a bargain upgrade at some point,.... Now this Yamaha looks like it could fit the bill: I'm not bothered about Atmos or other bells & whistles at the moment, i just want to be able to hear the difference in audio over and above my present system - which sounds sweet! The only issue I have at the moment is with the quality of stereo playback: being able to do justice to music playback is important to me, and I would only consider upgrading to the 550 if the benefit is apparent in both cinema 5,1 AND music stereo playback,., otherwise I may wait and see if I can grab a bargain later on in the year with something like a Sony 1060 or a Denon 2200, both of which have been lauded in reviews for both cinema and music playback... I'd appreciate ye're advice and comments, bearing in mind that - notwithstanding the great price on the Yamaha 550 - I am in no mad rush.., Thanks a lot, Subadub ;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Hi,

    Interested in the Yamaha receiver - could you suggest a pair of stand mount speakers to go with it? Might also consider floor standing speakers.

    many thanks!

    Pete.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 752 ✭✭✭TheBigGreen


    Received the soundbar this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery! A+


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Subadub wrote: »
    Hi, 
    I am potentially looking at upgrading my receiver...
    I'm currently using a Yamaha rxv 673 through Kef 3005 (?) series "egg" 5.1 setup...
    The 673 may take up residence in the attic cinema with a Boston Acoustic I bought from you goodselves some time ago IF I can grab a bargain upgrade at some point,.... Now this Yamaha looks like it could fit the bill: I'm not bothered about Atmos or other bells & whistles at the moment, i just want to be able to hear the difference in audio over and above my present system - which sounds sweet! The only issue I have at the moment is with the quality of stereo playback: being able to do justice to music playback is important to me, and I would only consider upgrading to the 550 if the benefit is apparent in both cinema 5,1 AND music stereo playback,., otherwise I may wait and see if I can grab a bargain later on in the year with something like a Sony 1060 or a Denon 2200, both of which have been lauded in reviews for both cinema and music playback... I'd appreciate ye're advice and comments, bearing in mind that - notwithstanding the great price on the Yamaha 550 - I am in no mad rush.., Thanks a lot, Subadub ;-)
    Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Hi Pete.

    There are many many stand mounts you could go for:

    Have a look at the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 priced at £229.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-12897-bronze-1-black.aspx?swapstore=1

    We also have a special currently on the Q Acoustics 3000 series in the Black Leather.
    3010 normally retail at £179.00 we are offering at £139.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201176-3010-leather.aspx

    3020 normal retail £249.00 we can offer at £189.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201181-3020-leather.aspx

    On the floor standing front you could look a the 3050 normally priced at £649.00 now offering at £499.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201186-3050-leather.aspx

    What sort of price range do you have on teh speakers and I can perhaps come up with some others if the ones above do not suit.

    Any questions please ask.
    Pete67 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Interested in the Yamaha receiver - could you suggest a pair of stand mount speakers to go with it? Might also consider floor standing speakers.

    many thanks!

    Pete.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 Subadub


    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.[/quote]


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Subadub wrote: »
    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.
    Hi Subadub.

    I like the sound from the Yamaha unit for stereo and the 550 handles it better than the 673.
    However its always very hard to compare to stereo amps as home cinema puts most its efforts in to the surround sound side of things.

    I have to say at the moment (Had to down size, no room for two systems in my living room anymore :( ) I've my turntable going through my 673 along with a pre-amp, while its not perfect it still does sounds very good.

    Over the years we have tried and tested many A/V amps in stereo and for me at the time the 673 produced it better than others available. For the money on the 550 it will be hard to find one that will do it better without a jump in price.

    At our in store conversion rate it would be around 402.70 euro inc delivery. Or the sterling would be £296.94 delivery. You can pay in which ever way works our cheaper for yourself.

    If you think of any more questions please drop me a post.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭deepimpact


    Hey guys, ordered the Yamaha and the MA Bronze 6s on Wednesday.

    I haven't received an email confirmation yet. Just want to make sure the shipping address is the one used, not the billing address.

    I tried the sales@ email address, but I haven't received a response yet.

    Thanks,
    Tadhg


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    scanlant wrote: »
    Hey guys, ordered the Yamaha and the MA Bronze 6s on Wednesday.

    I haven't received an email confirmation yet. Just want to make sure the shipping address is the one used, not the billing address.

    I tried the sales@ email address, but I haven't received a response yet.

    Thanks,
    Tadhg
    Hi Scanlant.

    Your order was shipped yesterday as requested :)
    I have emailed over a copy of your receipt and one will also be attached to tthe goods when they arrive with you on Monday.

    We shipped them to the Pharmacy address.

    I'll drop your tracking number in a PM.

    Again thanks for the order.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Thanks Kenny,

    Could you give me a total price on the Yamaha paired with the 3050's in walnut please?

    Pete.
    Hi Pete.

    There are many many stand mounts you could go for:

    Have a look at the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 priced at £229.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-12897-bronze-1-black.aspx?swapstore=1

    We also have a special currently on the Q Acoustics 3000 series in the Black Leather.
    3010 normally retail at £179.00 we are offering at £139.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201176-3010-leather.aspx

    3020 normal retail £249.00 we can offer at £189.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201181-3020-leather.aspx

    On the floor standing front you could look a the 3050 normally priced at £649.00 now offering at £499.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201186-3050-leather.aspx

    What sort of price range do you have on teh speakers and I can perhaps come up with some others if the ones above do not suit.

    Any questions please ask.
    Pete67 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Interested in the Yamaha receiver - could you suggest a pair of stand mount speakers to go with it? Might also consider floor standing speakers.

    many thanks!

    Pete.


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    Pete67 wrote: »
    Thanks Kenny,

    Could you give me a total price on the Yamaha paired with the 3050's in walnut please?

    Pete.
    Hi Pete.

    There are many many stand mounts you could go for:

    Have a look at the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 priced at £229.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-12897-bronze-1-black.aspx?swapstore=1

    We also have a special currently on the Q Acoustics 3000 series in the Black Leather.
    3010 normally retail at £179.00 we are offering at £139.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201176-3010-leather.aspx

    3020 normal retail £249.00 we can offer at £189.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201181-3020-leather.aspx

    On the floor standing front you could look a the 3050 normally priced at £649.00 now offering at £499.00
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-201186-3050-leather.aspx

    What sort of price range do you have on teh speakers and I can perhaps come up with some others if the ones above do not suit.

    Any questions please ask.
    Pete67 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Interested in the Yamaha receiver - could you suggest a pair of stand mount speakers to go with it? Might also consider floor standing speakers.

    many thanks!

    Pete.
    HI Pete, thanks for the post

    It works out slightly better for you to pay in Euro, so the best we could do for you would be the RX-A550 and Q Acoustic 3050 at €1075 including delivery ( at our standard mailorder exchange rate of 0.72, paying in sterling would be €1104 including delivery)

    Cheers
    Brian


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Pete67


    Thanks Brian,

    Will go ahead, moving discussion to email.

    Pete.


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Pete67 wrote: »
    Thanks Brian,

    Will go ahead, moving discussion to email.

    Pete.
    Thanks Pete


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭deepimpact


    Hi Scanlant.

    Your order was shipped yesterday as requested :)
    I have emailed over a copy of your receipt and one will also be attached to the goods when they arrive with you on Monday.

    We shipped them to the Pharmacy address.

    I'll drop your tracking number in a PM.

    Again thanks for the order.
    Thanks Kenny, I won't be at the house at all next week to sign for it.

    Looking forward to setting it all up.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 Subadub


    Subadub wrote: »
    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.
    Hi Subadub.

    I like the sound from the Yamaha unit for stereo and the 550 handles it better than the 673.
    However its always very hard to compare to stereo amps as home cinema puts most its efforts in to the surround sound side of things.

    I have to say at the moment (Had to down size, no room for two systems in my living room anymore :( ) I've my turntable going through my 673 along with a pre-amp, while its not perfect it still does sounds very good.

    Over the years we have tried and tested many A/V amps in stereo and for me at the time the 673 produced it better than others available. For the money on the 550 it will be hard to find one that will do it better without a jump in price.

    At our in store conversion rate it would be around 402.70 euro inc delivery. Or the sterling would be £296.94 delivery. You can pay in which ever way works our cheaper for yourself.

    If you think of any more questions please drop me a post.
    Hi Kenny,
    After a bit more research I'm thinking I'll take a punt on the Yamaha - your comments have been reassuring and helpful, so thanks a lot for taking the time! Should I give ye a bell to take things to the next stage..?
    Regards,
    Seán


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Subadub wrote: »
    Subadub wrote: »
    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.
    Hi Subadub.

    I like the sound from the Yamaha unit for stereo and the 550 handles it better than the 673.
    However its always very hard to compare to stereo amps as home cinema puts most its efforts in to the surround sound side of things.

    I have to say at the moment (Had to down size, no room for two systems in my living room anymore :( ) I've my turntable going through my 673 along with a pre-amp, while its not perfect it still does sounds very good.

    Over the years we have tried and tested many A/V amps in stereo and for me at the time the 673 produced it better than others available. For the money on the 550 it will be hard to find one that will do it better without a jump in price.

    At our in store conversion rate it would be around 402.70 euro inc delivery. Or the sterling would be £296.94 delivery. You can pay in which ever way works our cheaper for yourself.

    If you think of any more questions please drop me a post.
    Hi Kenny,
    After a bit more research I'm thinking I'll take a punt on the Yamaha - your comments have been reassuring and helpful, so thanks a lot for taking the time! Should I give ye a bell to take things to the next stage..?
    Regards,
    Seán
    Hi Sean.

    No problem ata ll.

    If you drop me a your contact number in a PM I can give you a buzz :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Hi guys, do you have more Yamaha receivers left at that price?
    My Pioneer VSX423 I got from you long time ago( for peanuts :) ) is still going strong, but lack of connectivity ( Bluetooth etc) is forcing me to get something more up to date.

    Will drop you an email, too.

    Many thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Hi guys I really want the soundbar but can't afford it for 2-3 weeks , is this a limited time deal ?
    Can i put a deposit on one ?
    Thanks


  • Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    wonski wrote: »
    Hi guys, do you have more Yamaha receivers left at that price?
    My Pioneer VSX423 I got from you long time ago( for peanuts :) ) is still going strong, but lack of connectivity ( Bluetooth etc) is forcing me to get something more up to date.

    Will drop you an email, too.

    Many thanks.
    Hi Wonski,

    yep lots left as we are keeping this deal as a Boardie exclusive so no problem ordering - I'll dig out your mail and get back to you asap.

    ( BTW that RXA550 will D. E. S. T. R. O. Y. your VSX423! :D )

    Thanks again and keep us posted if we can ever assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    Hi guys I really want the soundbar but can't afford it for 2-3 weeks , is this a limited time deal ?
    Can i put a deposit on one ?
    Thanks
    MupperK,

    the Monitor Audio ASB2B deal at £299 is really only reserved for regular nice Customers and as we never hear from you these days we are not sure if you would qualify :D :D

    - no need to put a deposit on - we know you and if you say you want one we are happy to hold one for you no problem, just keep us posted and give us a rough timescale and we will pop an order up on our system to hold one for you - they seriously are an amazing deal at that money!

    Thanks again and drop us a line anytime,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Hi guys I really want the soundbar but can't afford it for 2-3 weeks , is this a limited time deal ?
    Can i put a deposit on one ?
    Thanks
    MupperK,

    the Monitor Audio ASB2B deal at £299 is really only reserved for regular nice Customers and as we never hear from you these days we are not sure if you would qualify :D :D

    - no need to put a deposit on - we know you and if you say you want one we are happy to hold one for you no problem, just keep us posted and give us a rough timescale and we will pop an order up on our system to hold one for you - they seriously are an amazing deal at that money!

    Thanks again and drop us a line anytime,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Whohooo sweet thanks :DYes I surely do want one ..I hope to make payment in full within 4 weeks time. Probably earlier but really want one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    wonski wrote: »
    Hi guys, do you have more Yamaha receivers left at that price?
    My Pioneer VSX423 I got from you long time ago( for peanuts :) ) is still going strong, but lack of connectivity ( Bluetooth etc) is forcing me to get something more up to date.

    Will drop you an email, too.

    Many thanks.


    ( BTW that RXA550 will D. E. S. T. R. O. Y. your VSX423! :D )
    I hope so, otherwise I will send it back straight away :)

    Thanks for calling me back, it looks like serious piece of kit when compared to old good entry level Pioneer.

    Happy Easter 


  • Company Representative Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Brian


    wonski wrote: »
    wonski wrote: »
    Hi guys, do you have more Yamaha receivers left at that price?
    My Pioneer VSX423 I got from you long time ago( for peanuts :) ) is still going strong, but lack of connectivity ( Bluetooth etc) is forcing me to get something more up to date.

    Will drop you an email, too.

    Many thanks.


    ( BTW that RXA550 will D. E. S. T. R. O. Y. your VSX423! :D )
    I hope so, otherwise I will send it back straight away :)

    Thanks for calling me back, it looks like serious piece of kit when compared to old good entry level Pioneer.

    Happy Easter 
    Thanks for your purchase Wonski, you won't be disappointed :)

    Happy Easter to you

    Brian


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    wonski wrote: »
    wonski wrote: »
    Hi guys, do you have more Yamaha receivers left at that price?
    My Pioneer VSX423 I got from you long time ago( for peanuts :) ) is still going strong, but lack of connectivity ( Bluetooth etc) is forcing me to get something more up to date.

    Will drop you an email, too.

    Many thanks.


    ( BTW that RXA550 will D. E. S. T. R. O. Y. your VSX423! :D )
    I hope so, otherwise I will send it back straight away :)

    Thanks for calling me back, it looks like serious piece of kit when compared to old good entry level Pioneer.

    Happy Easter 
    Thanks for your purchase Wonski, you won't be disappointed :)

    Happy Easter to you

    Brian
    Speedy delivery, as always.

    Got it up and running this morning. Have done nothing productive since then:D

    Leaving the connectivity aside a hell of a difference in sound:eek:

    I couldn't believe my ears. Yamaha app is also cool.

    Many thanks. 


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 Subadub


    Subadub wrote: »
    Subadub wrote: »
    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.
    Hi Subadub.

    I like the sound from the Yamaha unit for stereo and the 550 handles it better than the 673.
    However its always very hard to compare to stereo amps as home cinema puts most its efforts in to the surround sound side of things.

    I have to say at the moment (Had to down size, no room for two systems in my living room anymore :( ) I've my turntable going through my 673 along with a pre-amp, while its not perfect it still does sounds very good.

    Over the years we have tried and tested many A/V amps in stereo and for me at the time the 673 produced it better than others available. For the money on the 550 it will be hard to find one that will do it better without a jump in price.

    At our in store conversion rate it would be around 402.70 euro inc delivery. Or the sterling would be £296.94 delivery. You can pay in which ever way works our cheaper for yourself.

    If you think of any more questions please drop me a post.
    Hi Kenny,
    After a bit more research I'm thinking I'll take a punt on the Yamaha - your comments have been reassuring and helpful, so thanks a lot for taking the time! Should I give ye a bell to take things to the next stage..?
    Regards,
    Seán
    Hi Sean.

    No problem ata ll.

    If you drop me a your contact number in a PM I can give you a buzz :)
    ...Hi again Kenny,
    The amp arrived safe & sound promptly, as promised. I hooked it up, did a quick set-up and checked it out without doing ANY tuning and immediately twigged what you were getting at with your "night and day" comment! ... Then I actually spent a half an hour tuning it and setting crossover freqs etc on my Kefs... It is unbelievable!!! I cannot get my head around the step-up in pure quality from what was already a great set-up: the speakers just sing... I've tried it with a Bluray, a Sade live concert Dvd, a Few CDs, internet radio and Spotify and EVERYTHING sounds full and vibrant. I can't get over how good music sounds on this - particulary the manner in which it brings compressed music to life, it is throughly breathtaking! To think that it's not even warmed up,,?!! Absolutely outstanding value at full price, not to mind the price at which it is currently available: anybody that is after quality sound and performance, and that mught be sitting on the fence on this one and maybe feeling tempted by some of the others available with more bells and whistles - do yourselves a favour and seriously considet this one: It's savage!!! Thanks again Kenny!😉😎


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  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Subadub wrote: »
    Subadub wrote: »
    Subadub wrote: »
    [Hi Kenny,
    Thanks for speedy reply!
    I'm based in Limerick, so demo not practical.. However, I'm willing to take guidance/advice, and considering you have a 673 yourself makes it easier...
    2 further questions, and then I'll mull it over for a day or so:
    How would you characterise the 550 music playback compared to 673..?
    (...personally, I find the 673 ok for internet radoi and spotify and qiute good for "sparser" ie Piano trio cd's, but that it starts to struggle when "there is a lot going on", sounding a bit dense and wooly, with a poor sense of seperation and space...? Performs well - ironically - with concert dvds in pcm stereo, but struggles in 5.1..?
    Overall I love it though as it does a great jub with movies..!)
    What is the Euro price delivered to Limerick..?
    Thanks again, Sean




    uote="Richersounds.ie: Kenny;99105956"]Hi Subadub.

    I currently use a 673 myself and I think the upgrade to the RXA550 would be night and day.
    The 1060 and the 2200 did get very good reviews but in my opinion the 550 is a league above these. The 679 would be more on a par with them.

    How close are you to the Belfast store? We could set up a few demos for you and let you hear them running? Sometimes it is hard to come to a conclusion without hear what your getting.

    Let me know what you think.
    Hi Subadub.

    I like the sound from the Yamaha unit for stereo and the 550 handles it better than the 673.
    However its always very hard to compare to stereo amps as home cinema puts most its efforts in to the surround sound side of things.

    I have to say at the moment (Had to down size, no room for two systems in my living room anymore :( ) I've my turntable going through my 673 along with a pre-amp, while its not perfect it still does sounds very good.

    Over the years we have tried and tested many A/V amps in stereo and for me at the time the 673 produced it better than others available. For the money on the 550 it will be hard to find one that will do it better without a jump in price.

    At our in store conversion rate it would be around 402.70 euro inc delivery. Or the sterling would be £296.94 delivery. You can pay in which ever way works our cheaper for yourself.

    If you think of any more questions please drop me a post.
    Hi Kenny,
    After a bit more research I'm thinking I'll take a punt on the Yamaha - your comments have been reassuring and helpful, so thanks a lot for taking the time! Should I give ye a bell to take things to the next stage..?
    Regards,
    Seán
    Hi Sean.

    No problem ata ll.

    If you drop me a your contact number in a PM I can give you a buzz :)
    ...Hi again Kenny,
    The amp arrived safe & sound promptly, as promised. I hooked it up, did a quick set-up and checked it out without doing ANY tuning and immediately twigged what you were getting at with your "night and day" comment! ... Then I actually spent a half an hour tuning it and setting crossover freqs etc on my Kefs... It is unbelievable!!! I cannot get my head around the step-up in pure quality from what was already a great set-up: the speakers just sing... I've tried it with a Bluray, a Sade live concert Dvd, a Few CDs, internet radio and Spotify and EVERYTHING sounds full and vibrant. I can't get over how good music sounds on this - particulary the manner in which it brings compressed music to life, it is throughly breathtaking! To think that it's not even warmed up,,?!! Absolutely outstanding value at full price, not to mind the price at which it is currently available: anybody that is after quality sound and performance, and that mught be sitting on the fence on this one and maybe feeling tempted by some of the others available with more bells and whistles - do yourselves a favour and seriously considet this one: It's savage!!! Thanks again Kenny!😉😎
    Hey Sean.

    Just wanted to say thanks for the nice post.

    Hopefully by now you are fully setup and really enjoying your amp.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭dricko_lim


    Is the Monitor Audio Sound-Bar still available and can it be delivered?


    Thanks :)


  • Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    dricko_lim wrote: »
    Is the Monitor Audio Sound-Bar still available and can it be delivered?


    Thanks :)
    Yep, lots left as I'm keeping this as an exclusive Boards offer and we can deliver no problem anywhere in Ireland ( we don't deliver outside Ireland unfortunately :( )

    If you would like to grab one - just drop us a mail to sales@richersounds.ie with your contact number and one of the guys will give you a call to arrange a delivery.

    Thanks again for thinking of us and don't hesitate to mail, post or PM us if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 307 ✭✭dricko_lim


    dricko_lim wrote: »
    Is the Monitor Audio Sound-Bar still available and can it be delivered?


    Thanks :)
    Yep, lots left as I'm keeping this as an exclusive Boards offer and we can deliver no problem anywhere in Ireland ( we don't deliver outside Ireland unfortunately :( )

    If you would like to grab one - just drop us a mail to sales@richersounds.ie with your contact number and one of the guys will give you a call to arrange a delivery.

    Thanks again for thinking of us and don't hesitate to mail, post or PM us if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, it'll be another week or two before I buy (gotta convince the wife too that its something I need rather than want!! - based in Limerick. 


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    dricko_lim wrote: »
    dricko_lim wrote: »
    Is the Monitor Audio Sound-Bar still available and can it be delivered?


    Thanks :)
    Yep, lots left as I'm keeping this as an exclusive Boards offer and we can deliver no problem anywhere in Ireland ( we don't deliver outside Ireland unfortunately :( )

    If you would like to grab one - just drop us a mail to sales@richersounds.ie with your contact number and one of the guys will give you a call to arrange a delivery.

    Thanks again for thinking of us and don't hesitate to mail, post or PM us if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, it'll be another week or two before I buy (gotta convince the wife too that its something I need rather than want!! - based in Limerick. 
    Hi Dricko_lim.

    No problem at all.

    Lets us know when your ready to pull the trigger :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭wilford


    Just to way in also lad's the amp arrived on wednesday,extremely happy with it,set up last night the sound difference over the old rvx363 is night and day,excellent service as always,Thanks.


  • Company Representative Posts: 17,565 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    wilford wrote: »
    Just to way in also lad's the amp arrived on wednesday,extremely happy with it,set up last night the sound difference over the old rvx363 is night and day,excellent service as always,Thanks.
    Hi Wilford.

    Excellent that you are up and running and enjoying you new amp :)

    I'm really tempted myself to go for one of these to replace my older RXV673. 


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,998 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Hi Wilford.

    Excellent that you are up and running and enjoying you new amp :)

    I'm really tempted myself to go for one of these to replace my older RXV673. 

    Hi guys,
    I may be in the market for a new amp. How would the yamaha compare to a denon avr 3310?
    Cheers
    Mick


  • Company Representative Posts: 9,508 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    Hi Wilford.

    Excellent that you are up and running and enjoying you new amp :)

    I'm really tempted myself to go for one of these to replace my older RXV673. 

    Hi guys,
    I may be in the market for a new amp. How would the yamaha compare to a denon avr 3310?
    Cheers
    Mick
    3310 was an exceptional sounding amp to be fair, and if you were only just using it for music I'd say that the Denon AVR3310 may still have the edge but the Yamaha RXA550 is 6 or 7 years newer and the update specification with Airplay / Bluetooth / HDCP 2.2 and the ability to make an excellent multi room system with the Yamaha MusicCast system means that the RAX550 in reality is a huge step forward and going back to my first point - sound quality - the RXA550 is pretty damn superb as well as its part of the Yamaha upmarket Aventage series not just the standard RXV series..

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,998 ✭✭✭micks_address


    3310 was an exceptional sounding amp to be fair, and if you were only just using it for music I'd say that the Denon AVR3310 may still have the edge but the Yamaha RXA550 is 6 or 7 years newer and the update specification with Airplay / Bluetooth / HDCP 2.2 and the ability to make an excellent multi room system with the Yamaha MusicCast system means that the RAX550 in reality is a huge step forward and going back to my first point - sound quality - the RXA550 is pretty damn superb as well as its part of the Yamaha upmarket Aventage series not just the standard RXV series..

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    Thanks John.
    I've thrown my 3310 up on adverts. If it sells I'll be in touch!
    Cheers
    Mick


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