unless u wanna get used from me as i consider getting a KRP500? hehehe...

Thanks Serendipity for making me realise he reality....ya la, RM6k not small sum hah!
As for Netken's offer, unless you allow me to swipe my plastic card with 0% interest for max 36 months at your home, I am all for it since you guys are proud owner of Kuros and I bet the machines are well taken care....hehehe...

hahahhaha yalor bro ....

mine sits in my aircond bedroom - so manja ....

Bro, you have impeccable taste for a computer monitor

Remind me to use the TAD-R1 speakers as a bookshelf or door stopper if I get them

does anyone know the difference between the different profiles in our KURO? can we actually use User mode to imitate Movie/Game mode? reason being is i'm using anfieldude's settings for my Movie mode which is good for Blu-rays but my parents are complaining that Astro looks to bright for their eyes... any help/suggestion is much appreciated!

Each mode has its own characteristics.

The have different gamma curves. Movie mode using my settings are bright at 40ft/L. Movie mode has a perfect gamma curve.

The User modes are more like S shaped gamma curves. The game modes I have not even touched.

Dimmer modes for User u would need to turn down the contrast below 20.

I think each profile has a different gamma and white balance so you can't get it exactly the same, but you could get it close. But I'd better let the kuro experts answer this question

Simple, just get a couple of shades when watching Astro !

LOL...OK jokes aside. I haven't delve deep into the settings but I believe you can set the other AV selection modes to mimic your current Movie mode settings. Then again, you'll need to toggle between the different modes depending on whether you're watching BDs, Astro or playing games

For specific, technical advise... best to get it from Sifu Anfieldude

Let's see... the other more practical alternative is to use a universal remote to save the different profiles.

I just got myself a Logitech Harmony One. It takes just one click to start all my AV equipment with the all proper Input settings. Great

Here it is:



If your condo or room has automatic blinds, it's programmable too

Even turns on my AC at the same time. Now I'm still fiddling with the remote to see if I can program it to make me a cup 'Teh Tarik' or Popcorn every time when I click 'Watch Blu-ray'. Yup, this is gonna take some time

Hope this helps

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Apr 4 2010, 11:10 PM

U can hooked up your sub-woofer direct to KRP-500A, if U do not have an AVR. KRP-500A have a dedicated sub-woofer out in the receiver unit....

You are absolutely right. In terms of KRP-500A, the sub-woofer can be hooked up directly with with the KRP-M01 Media receiver.

However based on the earlier question, I'm not sure if it's the same for 508XG

cool gadget..! how much did it cost u? and how do u get all the codes to the various remotes with their button functions and all???

testing the 428xg subwoofer to aego2 subwoofer

btw i am not the boom boom pau pau wau wau mau mau type..but who knows..

Condo living has it's flip side i.e. pets not allowed. Always wanted a dog but it kinda absurd getting Sony AIBO since I don't have any newspaper or slippers for it to fetch

Hence, I thought I'll teach this puppy to flip some switches rather than roll over

Retail price is circa RM1K. All the remote codes can be downloaded from Logitech's massive online database. If a particular model is not found, you can manually program it via IR. The best thing about Logitech's software is while you're manually programming your remote, it runs a search in the background to identify a similar remote (and commands) and recommends it even before you complete the manual process. Easily saves you 30 mins. That's sweet!

Depending on your HT setup, it may take some time to configure a complex setup.

This is a pure IF remote. Should you have any AV equipment stored in a covered cabinet, it is best to get the Harmony 900/1100 that has RF capabilities.

Overall, it's a great couch potato light saber . Besides, it really compliments the Pioneer PDPs as it comes in Piano Black.

Built-wise, I miss the KRP-500A remote. The sheer heft and all metal construct feels better in your hand

On the 'Bright' side, this remote has the advantage of big white backlit buttons

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Apr 5 2010, 01:18 PM

1k for a remote controller??? too elite for me.. hehe. btw how much did u get your KRP-500A for? might wanna upgrade and sell off my 428XG

Well, it's either my work laptop, which I already stare at the entire day at work, or the HTPC --> Kuro setup. So these days I'm glued to the sofa and posting on LYN from the Kuro.

Don't forget you can also tip the TAD-R1 over to it's side and use it as an ironing board lol

Awesome remote !! I want a Logitech Harmony One too!!! but the price is really really really elite for a remote. So I keep telling myself, it doesn't improve the sound and picture quality. Need to do that constantly to console myself. I think I'll just have to make do with 7 remotes @.@

This post has been edited by shuto1: Apr 5 2010, 03:14 PM

Ironing board? Excellent idea! A picnic table does comes to mind as well

If one is going to get those speakers, might as well make it earn its keep, right?

Btw - when I said 'if' earlier about the TAD speakers, it was intended as a big "IF"

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Added on April 5, 2010, 10:26 pmSelling off your 428XG? Sit-Pun ah!

Here's a better idea, pass the 428XG to your Mom & Dad (they can have their preferred settings) while you get the KRP-500. You'll get to calibrate to your heart's contend

Hey, it's a Win-Win situation!

Btw - I'm no 'Elite' just an 'Enthusiast'. These wanna-be elites here are all egomaniacs are Kiasu, self-absorbed Narcissists

Please don't associate me with them. To me the real elites are the ones are the subject matter experts who are kind enough to share their knowledge to enrich this forum. Not the braggards who trash talks

Wise man says, 'The next peak will always be higher than the current one'.

Here's an interesting read posted by robertngo:

"Do you rely on consumer products to add value to your self worth and image?"

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1214854/+420

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Apr 5 2010, 10:57 PM

Does anyone has any idea when these AVRs will be available here? How much?

VSX-520-K
VSX-820-K

Appreciate your comments

Proud owner of 500a and 428xg reporting in.
i've been in this forum for a while and recently only notice this thread..

anyway, just finished browsing through the home entertainment section and man, im very impressed with some of the elite's setup . Wish i cound also benefits from their knowledge and experience.

Welcome to the club!

Looks like someone has been out on a shopping spree lately

Glad you stumbled on this thread, better late than never.

Anyways, please share with us what you plan to do with those 2 KURO sets?

Like most of the others I guess, 428 in the master bed and 500A in the living,

My original plan was to convert one of the bedroom to an AV room but the space is too small, , so the mosnter is resting in the living room instead.