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 Please Recommend... a Hifi Stereo System, Pls state your budget pls!!!

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htkaki
post Mar 28 2006, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(^XsLaYa^ @ Mar 28 2006, 09:09 AM)
Woot, cheap Mission speakers......Hope they keep up the quality...

Thx for the feedback htkaki, appreciated it. Well it's Q1 for me or mebbe Q3 floorstanders. Anyone knows how much a q3 cost?
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The last I check is abt RM2.9K and no stock yet as it is expected to reach by early next mth. sweat.gif
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post Mar 29 2006, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(Omegaminx @ Mar 28 2006, 07:31 PM)
Only worry is IAG might economize and use similar design cues for all 3 brands.

Hope they won't though....as u can see in some of the Wharfedale designs now where many use Kevlar cones as was used earlier in the prestige Quads. Even when it comes to subwoofers: Quad subs use trilam technology, and the high end Wharfy subs are following suit with trilam cones (SW350 upwards), of course with all the glossy finish reminiscent of Quad 11/12/21/22Ls.

It would be a hard task to maintain each own's identity under one management but I hope they try their best  rclxms.gif

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I actually like it the Quad spkrs finishing. Very good looking. drool.gif
htkaki
post Mar 30 2006, 08:06 AM

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QUOTE(nocar @ Mar 29 2006, 08:11 PM)
ehem.. Where can I see and touch Quad speakers in KL?
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NCA Audio in Ampang
htkaki
post Apr 1 2006, 09:37 PM

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QUOTE(pizzaboy @ Apr 1 2006, 05:42 PM)
No real budget, but looking at the Wharfedale Diamond 8.2.
It'll be EMU0404-> God knows what amp ->Wharfedale Diamond 8.2
Listen to lots of jazz, country, rock and roll.

Ideas people? Will be looking to change cables too. I saw Monster cable, and eyes nearly fell off it's sockets.
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U may try Desa Home Theatre in LYP.
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post Apr 2 2006, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(Omegaminx @ Apr 2 2006, 12:55 AM)
No real budget?  blink.gif

Better fix a budget estimate as decisions to buy are usually based on that 1st smile.gif

Why not go for Diamond 9.1 and NAD C320BEE/Cambridge 540A V2 for a starting rig?

Diamond 8.2 are cheaper and offer quite good performance for the price but it's phasing out slowly. For a start, try the QEDs(brighter) or the Supra(more neutral), they practically 'can' those Monster cable big time for the price.
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Yep, agree with u on Monster Cable.
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post Apr 4 2006, 09:41 AM

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Here's a rough guide of the pricing:

NAD C352 - abt RM2k+
Cambridge Azur 640A V2 - abt RM1.9K+
Cambridge Azur 540A V2 - abt RM1.4K+
NAD C320BEE - abt RM1.3K

On spkrs, I wld go for Quad 11L. I have always like its sound. It is fantastic. Good vocal and presentation. Finishing is top class too. Just buy a good stand and u r off. Most of all it wld be below RM3K too. But, u must match it with a better amp as this aint entry lvl spkr.

My 2nd choice wld be Epos. Oh, not forgetting my fav, ProAc too. But, this will be touching ur bgt. I must say Omega does a good helping hand on the recommendation.

Diamond 9.1 - abt RM800+
Primus 150 -abt RM600+
MS 902i - above RM1K+.
PSB B-25 - abt RM1.65K+

If u have enough space, why not go for floorstander?

Just a rough idea of the pricing for the ngt spkr:
PSB Alpha-T - abt RM1.5K+
Primus 250 - abt RM1K+

If I have enough $$$$, I wld go for ATC or ProAc. Amp wld be Auido Note (valve) or Naim. drool.gif CDP (naim).
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post Apr 5 2006, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(Omegaminx @ Apr 5 2006, 12:35 AM)

The Epos (whether M5 or M12.2) are a bit more detailed and sparklish at the top end
cf to Quads but the 11L/12Ls are smoother and most times more natural sounding (some like this character more I suppose). Too much detail doesn't necessarily = musical enjoyment. HT kaki did a nice job too of summing up the price, I would have thought he was a dealer if I hadn't known him better...Lol rclxms.gif

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I have auditioned ATC partnered with Krell. Sounds very good and captivating but not the price sad.gif sweat.gif

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post Apr 11 2006, 10:28 AM

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If I am not mistaken u can always upgrade ur existing audio agile by replacing some hardwares in it. Hence, u save costs.
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post Apr 11 2006, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(outdoorxplorer @ Apr 11 2006, 10:52 AM)
You are right and that is only applicable to Joker's Range upgrading to Step Range. The upgrading cost is pretty reasonable and quite drastic in improvements.
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care to share after it has properly run-in. TIA.
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post Apr 17 2006, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(outdoorxplorer @ Apr 16 2006, 08:42 AM)
Try Klipsch and do some survey at LYP..
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I think u cld only get Klipsch Quintet II plus a small sub (8") for that price.
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post Apr 17 2006, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(sevendogz @ Apr 17 2006, 03:54 PM)
hey guys, i saw hiway laser webpage just now, seems like got new promotions, anyone been there? looking to upgrade my speakers
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Hold on to ur horses if u can as KLIAV is drawing near.
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post Apr 18 2006, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(sevendogz @ Apr 17 2006, 11:54 PM)
what's that, can provide some info?
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It's the annual Hi-Fi and AV Show at JW Marriott Hotel. U will get bargains and great discounts.
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post Apr 19 2006, 08:16 AM

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post Apr 24 2006, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(jefferey @ Apr 23 2006, 06:29 PM)
any recommended hifi shop ??
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Can really recommend one to u as I dont know ur preferred brands or what u have in mind for ur setup. There are a lot of good shops around.
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post Apr 25 2006, 08:29 AM

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QUOTE(Renovatio @ Apr 24 2006, 02:25 PM)
if I have 20k just for AV system excluding TV. What could be the best AV combo I should get? I have no experience in HT customization before. So just want to listen to your recommendations before I go and try out.
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B&W 6 series spkrs / KEF iQ and Denon AVR-3806 / Yamaha 2600 wld be a good combo. For RM20K, there are a lot of choices for HT.
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post Apr 26 2006, 10:08 AM

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QUOTE(jefferey @ Apr 26 2006, 02:13 AM)
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most probably will take pioneer as my receiver ...
5.1 spkrs maybe klipsch or elac ...

did u hear b4 a shop named A&L ?
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Yep, in Sg Wang plaza. I bought CDs from them.
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post Apr 27 2006, 09:24 PM

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Cant comment on that as it will lead to bias viewpoint. Btw, each Hi-Fi shop has its good deals of selected brands as some of them are the sole distributors.
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post Apr 29 2006, 06:44 PM

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QUOTE(jefferey @ Apr 29 2006, 12:14 AM)
hahaha ... subjective or not but i think theres a certain judgement there kua the sound characteristic of HT amp when plays music ..

i heard ...

Pioneer - Movie ok Music ok
Yamaha - Movie good Music so so
Sony - movie good Music so so

true ah ??
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If u r talking abt av amp (bgt to mid range)

Pioneer - Music and Movie ok
Yamaha - Movie good Music ok
Marantz - Movie ok Music Good
Sony - Movie so so and Music almost ok
Denon - Movie good Music ok
Harmon Kardon - Movie ok Music Good
NAD - Movie almost good Music good (expensive)
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post May 2 2006, 05:44 PM

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oh boy, that's really cute and nice finishing too.
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post May 4 2006, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(BuFung @ May 4 2006, 09:39 AM)
thousand plus plus for each single satellite..  u can pair with ur own sub..  center is about two thousand tongue.gif
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Wow, that's pricey. Almost on par with B&W MT satelites series. sweat.gif
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