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jchong
post Jan 30 2012, 05:37 PM

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QUOTE(Will.i.am.Smith @ Jan 30 2012, 05:26 PM)
Am confused. YOu have the RB-1572 or the RB-1092??
He's got both!
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post Feb 16 2012, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(Will.i.am.Smith @ Feb 16 2012, 04:48 PM)
Lol..not always the case..some will just merely unbox for you, put the thing at where you told them to and simply connected and then..gone with the wind  laugh.gif

My installation definition is professional wiring, properly arranged and tied, calibration and some audio advice of items that can be added later so the bigger picture is provided  brows.gif
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When it comes to HT, full scale installation also involves mounting the screen and projector, possibly also wall brackets for the surrounds. Then perhaps doing a round of room calibration, setting the bass management and double checking with SPL meter. But I think very few vendors give this 100% kind of service.

As you said many shops just unbox and place them where you tell them, connect wires and habis.
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post Feb 17 2012, 02:18 PM

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QUOTE(Will.i.am.Smith @ Feb 16 2012, 08:10 PM)
Lol..you're even more particular than me  laugh.gif

Ever since i pulled off a banana plug accidentally and found how bad the termination was done, I chose to do termination by myself from there onward..troublesome but at least i know i wont have 30% of strands lost at the tip there..like a man getting bold  laugh.gif
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What termination do you prefer? Crimp, solder, etc?
jchong
post Feb 17 2012, 04:03 PM

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You sound like a pro at termination!
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post Feb 28 2012, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(iman_210 @ Feb 27 2012, 10:46 PM)
then whats the ideal budget for an experience on par with a FHD 50 inch LCD screen
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The whole point of getting a projector is to get an experience much bigger than a 50 inch LCD screen, not to be merely on par.
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post Feb 28 2012, 11:33 PM

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QUOTE(iman_210 @ Feb 28 2012, 10:08 PM)
i meant projector of course and defoe be better than a 50 incher..my worry is PQ as i would be dedicating it as a family hall viewing 100 incher time.
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When it comes to projector, PQ is only one of the factors. You can get the same or higher PQ than your LCD TV, but probably not at the same cost of 4k. Anyway, apart from PQ you also have to see if you're ok with the practical issues like light control, how to mount it in your living hall, whether you're going to use it in conjunction with TV (does your AVR have twin HDMI out), etc... etc...
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post Mar 22 2012, 07:57 AM

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QUOTE(Exoticfreaks90 @ Mar 22 2012, 12:57 AM)
another home theater set up owned by a Malaysia Dato. he owned the Stella Utopia+ Mcintosh for the music setup. and this Grande Utopia with Krell latest processor and power amps. total of 7 centre speakers being used. 1 for the main front and 6 for the surround and everything powered by around 10 Krell poweramps.

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Wah, uber elite system. Very impressive.

I see he has two rows of seating and that cabinet-like thing is the partition between row 1 and row 2.

Are you the installer?
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post Mar 22 2012, 10:50 AM

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Thanks for the extra pics. Very, very nice setup.
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post Mar 25 2012, 08:58 AM

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I would also start with the speakers and/or sub first. These normally give the most bang for the buck.
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post Mar 29 2012, 12:33 PM

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QUOTE(eugenecctan @ Mar 29 2012, 12:18 PM)
Is it? , I was just guessing from the model number, tongue.gif, BD45 looks much older version than BD60. smile.gif
Anyhow, that's meant there is nothing wrong with my BD player decoder.. Dunno what is lacking actually.
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As suggested earlier you might have to upgrade your speakers or AVR or both.

What is your budget? Then we can see whether it is better to spend on the speakers or the AVR.
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post Mar 29 2012, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(eugenecctan @ Mar 25 2012, 06:02 PM)
Noted, which speakers to upgrade? I am very happy with my current speakers set for music, but dunno why for movies, I always feel that something is missing... I need someone that knw my speakers to give suggestion. Thanks.
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I don't know anything about your speaker system, but I found this review: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/pc-speakers.../pioneer-s31-av

Strangely the reviewer's opinion is other way round he thinks it is good for movies but disappointing for music.
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post Mar 29 2012, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(mpyw @ Mar 29 2012, 10:37 AM)
I thought BD45 is newer model than the BD60?
I think BD45 was released in 2010, whereas BD60 is 2009.

But BD45 might sit in a lower range compared to BD60.
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post Apr 3 2012, 08:10 PM

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QUOTE(debbierowe @ Apr 3 2012, 11:45 AM)
hello... i want to put 5.1 multimedia speakers for the LED (backlight) tv a corner of activities room...

may i know... the 3 speakers & subwoofer as positioning below..., any advice of where the 2 other speaker should be?

at the back of that its almost the wall, with a couch against the wall, if to put there, i need to get a stand or something, or side table?
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Since your couch is against the wall, the 2 surround speakers would be placed on left and right side of the couch. Normal height is from ear level to perhaps 1-2' feet above ear level. So you probably need a stand.
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post Apr 10 2012, 07:31 PM

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QUOTE(eugenecctan @ Apr 9 2012, 06:21 PM)
Thanks for the info, we are all learning from sifu here, btw, my surround speakers are facing down, still consider 90 to 110 degrees right?
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Not quite the same. The surrounds are meant to be more to the left and right so you can get effects coming from that direction.

Now they are on top and this would probably narrow down the surround effects.
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post Apr 12 2012, 07:44 AM

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QUOTE(eugenecctan @ Apr 11 2012, 12:33 AM)

Added on April 11, 2012, 12:58 amWhere can I get a Demo disc/speaker calibration disc? Any suggestion?

Anyone use this before? ->
http://www.amazon.com/Disney-WOW-World-Won...4077139&sr=8-11
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You can download the AVS Demo Disc. They have a section for scenes with good surround effects.
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post May 1 2012, 07:16 AM

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Thanks for the pics. First 11.2 system I know of locally.

Hope I have a chance to visit and listen to it one day.
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post May 1 2012, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(htkaki @ May 1 2012, 07:47 AM)
Doc, mpyw and myself are planning to pay Tan a visit. Either this week or next week.

Botbotchai, this is after the shift?
Ok, lemme know when it is happening. If I happen to be in PJ that time I will try to join in.

QUOTE(BOTBOTCHAI. @ May 1 2012, 09:49 AM)
smile.gif Bro Jchong u can visit my friend house anytime when u are free and share u knowledge (tweaking) with us rclxms.gif .
My friend always ask me about Bro Jchong setup , hope i and my friend can listen to Bro Jchong PSB and Dual SVS Ultra setup one day smile.gif


Thanks for the invite. Got sifu like htkaki giving advice, your friend is in good hands. Myself still got lots to learn, but whatever limited thing I know I can share.
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post May 2 2012, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(htkaki @ May 1 2012, 10:06 PM)
... then to Tan the 9.2. smile.gif
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Eh not 11.2 meh?
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post May 18 2012, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(chiakwang @ May 18 2012, 04:18 PM)
Hi Guys,

Just wanted to know if we accidentally switch on the AVR without having the speaker wires connected at the AVR output, will it damage the AVR?
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No it won't.

However, before you attach back the speaker wire pls turn off the AVR first.
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post May 22 2012, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(negayem @ May 22 2012, 09:38 AM)
Thanks for the good advise. My walls are actually grey in colour but still not dark enough. Another thing that I learnt is not to install the projector and screen until after curtains are installed. Otherwise the room is too bright for image positioning, especially my Optoma which is without lens shift.


Added on May 22, 2012, 9:44 amLooking at the picture again, I think that the reflections may have come from the side of my red cabinet which has a glossy white finishing.
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Apart from the walls, the color of the ceiling and floor (to a slightly lesser extent) is also important. The grey of your wall is quite light though. I think some good colors are dark grey, chocolate or black.

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