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Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 402
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 04:52 pm: |
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Marc,
Nice clean setup with foliage. Nice. I love that TT and those meters!
Is that Bob Marley in the dining room takin' a toke? |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5221
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 04:53 pm: |
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"wifes" oops slip of the tongue! |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 403
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 04:58 pm: |
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Art,
Compared to what I have now, I'll bet if I build that cabinet and haul it upstairs, throw the components in there, get rid of the spagetti back there, and drop a flat screen on it, she'll forget how much she doesn't like it. I may even get an attaboy.
On the other hand, I should check on shipping to Oregon first. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5222
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 05:39 pm: |
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That's what I'm talkin' bout!!! |
Bronze Member Username: Wattsssup
Barrie,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 25
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 07:12 pm: |
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Thanks Stryvn. It is indeed the great Bob Marley taking a toke in my dining room. The place just wouldn't be the same without him.
Cheers. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5223
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 07:44 pm: |
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Nick, I really like those big old Paradigms...they had real wood veneer and the whole deal. Full sound that can fill most rooms quite adequately.
Stephen, what stands are your Emma's on. They look like Triad's. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 246
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 07:58 pm: |
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Art- I totally agree. There didn't seem to be any information on them hardly on the net. All I knew is that there was a big Hi-Fi award sticker on each speaker under the grill. So I emailed the lead tech support guy at Paradigm, Gary Takeda. He gave me a big spec sheet on them, and told me that they were a long time favorite for him from Paradigm. So I picked them up. Got them for a good deal as well. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5224
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 08:09 pm: |
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A friend of mines roommate just got married (out go the big speakers) and sold his absolutely perfect pair of those. I would have bought them (where I'd put them I don't know)but I just didn't have the cash at the time. Man, they were beautiful. His were used as rear channels in his HT which had Studio 100's for fronts...god that thing rocked!!!! |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 247
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 08:26 pm: |
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OMG!!!! That is nuts. Did he notice a huge difference from the original Studio Monitors to the Studio 100's?? From what Gary said they used the same tweeters in the Studio series right up to the new Versions that just came out late last year. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 248
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 08:27 pm: |
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Oh, and what was his receiver? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5225
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 08:34 pm: |
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At first he used a Rotel RSX965 (my favorite AVR of all time). Then he added a Sherbourn 5x200 watt power amp. He then bought a Rotel Processor and a 70 inch DLP set. All gone now as he has gone to Boston bookshelf speakers with in walls for rears and a big Marantz AVR.
He really didn't have a good ear so I'm not sure what he thought the differences were. Again he was my friends roommate...I really don't even like him. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 249
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 09:12 pm: |
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Right on. I was just curious. I know they are power hungry, and when I added the C272 onto them it really breathed some life into them. Im glad I finally talked to somebody who knows what they are.lol. People look at them in my setup and say...ahh he went cheap and got a old pair of speakers...ahhh no I was in the market for NEW speakers and heard these and bought them instead. My friend who owns the Paradigm MOnitor 11's(monitor series all around as well) with a H/K 635 receiver and a Rotel RMB1075 power amp powering all of it, even admits that the sound I get with the C272/Studio Monitors blows his out of the water. Mainly of course they are the Monitor 11's. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5226
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 09:29 pm: |
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Yep, yours was the predecessor to the Studio Reference series back when Paradigm was making speakers that could shake the walls. Had to give them some current but once done they were/are awesome. And I think they are the most intimidating design they ever made...damn they are big! |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Vienna,
VA
United States
Post Number: 874
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 09:49 pm: |
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Art: Stands are from Parts Express. They're cheap, but reasonably effective. I filled them with sand in the three tubes, so they're heavy enough. At some point I might replace them with something a bit more robust though. I'd be curious to hear what Tim would recommend. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5230
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:11 pm: |
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Cool Stephen thanks for the reply.
It's official, my wife loves her new system. She was in her office with a big grin on her face listening to Lucinda Williams "West". She wound up choosing the Pinnacle AC650's and I took the B&W DM610i's for my office. The Polk's just didn't gel in my living room and the KLH's are going to be rears in a 4.1 HT (I think, haven't auditioned them yet). Still amazes me how much better her old Sony DVD player sounds than my Denon DVD2910....hmm... |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8287
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:17 pm: |
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Art, is that what pushed you to the Rotel/Paridigm that you had?
The Studio Monitor 20's and that 965? |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2054
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:21 pm: |
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Art,
I'm assuming you're going vintage and cheap for your wife's office system, but...
Have you considered the Arcam solo? I've got no idea how much it costs, but when I was getting a new cartridge a gentleman was auditioning one for his office. It sounds great for what I'm assuming is its intended application. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5232
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:26 pm: |
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Stu, I'm going old and vintage for both of our offices. For the cost of an Arcan Solo I can build systems for my entire neighborhood.
"It sounds great for what I'm assuming is its intended application"
No, it just sounds great period! Those Pinnacles are one of the most neutral and balanced speaker I have ever heard at any price and the Kenwood integrated has taken to digital like it was analog...sound is warm and very detailed. Huge soundstage and pinpoint imaging...have to hear to believe! |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2055
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:28 pm: |
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Stryvn,
There's no shame in what you've got going on.
Have you seen Redman show his ghetto Staten Island mess of an apartment on MTV's Cribs?
Now that was awful.
Nuck,
You renegging on your 'show me yours and I'll show you mine' statement?
Great pics and conversation everyone. Keep it all coming.
What about the rest of the regulars who've quietly avoided this thread? I know you're lurking... |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5233
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:28 pm: |
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Yep Nuck I loved that old Paradigm?Rotel combo!
Stu, I assume you have been spinning some vinyl...how's it sounding? |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2057
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:41 pm: |
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The most musical setup I've ever had in my own home.
I know better speakers and a better turntable will sound better, but the gear is just getting out of the way so easily right now. If my system never evolves passed where I am right now, I won't lose any sleep at all.
I was considering a P3, but after hearing my Xpression with the Dynavector, I ain't buying another table until I can comfortably afford a P5!
Give me about 3 years. I want to buy a house, then get new speakers that'll work well in the space. A P5 will be what brings it all together and stops this madness. Well maybe until I have kids and they're old enough to start buying good stuff for. If I had PMCs and a P5, my system would be absolutely perfect. I wouldn't look forward, backward, or sideways. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5234
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:52 pm: |
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Right on Stu! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8291
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 10:59 pm: |
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Stu, you have a lot of confidance and conviction in your words there.
And I have no doubt that you will gain everything that you work so hard for.
I be pullin' for ya mon. |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 622
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 11:46 pm: |
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Nuck,
Damn it man, quit screwing around and get yourself a cammera.
Art, nice work with the camera and your kit!
saurabh, butcher blocks look good there. I need to get bigger ones for my MAC. They used to be big enough. Oh well.
stryvn, almost missed yours in the middle of Art's sequence. How did you pull that off? LOL
BTW you have one to many wires back there what's wrong with you?
OK mine is coming up next, after dummying down the size time and again. Yeech. Buy a 7 Mega-pixel Nikon and all I do with it is post pictures here.
(Not really, just lately) |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 407
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 11:53 pm: |
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I can't speak for everyone here, but I'm looking forward to Mike's pictures.
And Nucks drawings.
Great thread, Stu! |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 147
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:05 am: |
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Too cool! I don't know what to say. I am jealous of everyone. |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 623
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:09 am: |
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View from The Chair
Left side of soundstage
Right side of soundstage
Acoustic Treatments Left
Acoustic Treatments Right
My Rack
Mcintosh MC-7300 aka Big Dog
Anthony Gallo SA (amp for 2nd coil of my speakers' woofers, i.e. Sub-Amp)
Rogue Audio 99 Magnum Pre-Amp
Linn Sondek LP12
Rega Saturn
The view the amps share
Big Dog's Wooden Blocks
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Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30
New Zealand
Post Number: 145
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:18 am: |
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Wow Michael W
Nice set up, Saturn -> Rogue -> Big Dog -> Yummy |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 250
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:22 am: |
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Nuck- Not sure if you meant to say Studio Monitor 20's or maybe you did?? Just Studio Monitors. They are what became the recent Studio 100's. You probably already know that, but I thought I would mention it. Man I can't wait to see your PSB's and RS8's.
Art-Your right their huge. They stand taller than my audio stands, are twice as deep and weight a total of 180 pounds or so.lol. And yes they have brought a few things down off my walls.
Michael Wodek- I will make some popcorn, dig in, and await your pictures like a young school boy in a candy store. I'm excited.
Stu- My favorite thread so far. Great stuff. |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 251
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:27 am: |
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ahhh man..I posted just as you did Michael.
Michael - What can I say man, I'm in tears. lol. No really do you think you could tame it down a bit on the high end gear, show off!! lol Man wicked wicked stuff. So happy you posted that. Im jealous. One day ...one day...*wimper*
P.S. pssst...you wanna trade me your MAC for my pudding cup?? |
Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30
New Zealand
Post Number: 146
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 12:57 am: |
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This is the best thread by far for me as well
Every set of pic has something to admire for the setup
Nuck - cant wait to see your 
Commn buddy, we are all waiting........ |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1474
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 02:55 am: |
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Some great setups here guys. MW, good thing you have a dedicated room, while the gear is outstanding, I think the WAF might leave a little to be desired if it were in the living area :-) |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5235
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 07:12 am: |
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Mike I'm expecting that Mac amp to make the rounds...lol! Nice setup.... |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 408
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 08:06 am: |
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Mike,
I'd love to sit in that recliner for a few hours with a coupla "runners" flippin' the vinyl and bringing cold beers for me so I wouldn't have to get up.
Nice stuff. Wish I coulda made it down there in Sept. |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 626
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 08:24 am: |
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Thanks guys.
M.R. you could not be more right. Marsh cannot stand even being in the room, with the acoustic panels all over, the boxes of records, and the constant supply of beer cases for the corner fridge, not to mention the guitar gear. That and she hates seeing speakers which is how I ended up swapping / selling 5 floor standing speakers to Nuck. Heck I have my PSB 5i Sub and Mirage Omni-stats sitting on a built in stand behind the family room LCD, just so she doesn't have to see speakers.
She keeps asking me when she can have "her" room. I don't get it, she has the kitchen, laundry room, and dining room.
Nick, depends, what's in your pudding cup?
There's better and worse systems out there than mine. Mine is the best for me, gives me the sound I sought.
In that respect I believe all of our systems are on equal footing. They are what they are or will be based on how WE want to enjoy our music. Most of us are on this board because we share the same passion about our music and our kits.
Nuck? |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 252
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 08:36 am: |
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Michael- Chocolate.lol. Well said man. Very nice gear.Congrats. |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Vienna,
VA
United States
Post Number: 875
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 09:10 am: |
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Impressive setup there Mike. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1237
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 10:40 am: |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 253
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 11:05 am: |
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Christopher- Very nice, clean setup. Almost a sexy look to it. Cute dog too. Love the looks of those bookshelves. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1239
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 01:04 pm: |
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Thanks, I had to squeeze things together the a bit to get in the pic.
Those Beta 20s sound as good as they look. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1475
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 01:15 pm: |
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That's a nice woofer, CM! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5236
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 09:11 pm: |
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Very nice Christopher!!! |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 152
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 10:51 pm: |
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Michael Wodek- Those are some unusual speakers. I have never seen them before. Will have to look/listen next time I visit the States. Look futuristic.
Art: Rega R5. Those I am familiar with but did not know the cabinet was made by Castle? Is that true? And nevermore to be? Nice. |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 411
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 11:17 pm: |
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Looks good, Molloy. I like them speakers/stands. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1246
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 11:35 pm: |
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Thanks again. El Cheapo $39 Dayton Tri-Tube stands from Parts Express (same as Stephen M. up the thread), I'm thinking of spraying them a metallic color. The tables are Boltz with a Raw Steel satin finish.
I really like the looks of these Soldsteel stands, but not the price.
http://www.musicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ASOLIDSS7S |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Post Number: 412
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 11:44 pm: |
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Yea...you're a camera guy too, no? They're real "tripod-ish". |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1480
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 12:44 am: |
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While there's room: here's my pics again. A click on my moniker will provide the info. Without the flash, under normal light the cables are difficult to see (good thing too).
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Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30
New Zealand
Post Number: 148
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 02:52 am: |
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M.R
Awesome, very good asthetics i would say.
the clock and the lizard on the left and the other wall hanging on the other side gets a nice symetry to the listening corner.
Cheers |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 153
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 03:29 am: |
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stryvn- I love that cabinet with the TV on it.
You built that? |
Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 255
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 07:05 am: |
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M.R.- Beautiful setup. Very cool looking room. Very nice gear. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5237
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 07:37 am: |
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MR, very nice setup and room...great taste! |
Bronze Member Username: Wattsssup
Barrie,
ON
Canada
Post Number: 26
Registered: Aug-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 07:45 am: |
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Mike - Very nice system. Love the Mac. And those speakers....
Chris - great setup! No need to paint the stands, that black looks real good.
MR - Nicely done room and system. Love those plants. |
