redo audyssey after cables upgrade is definitely worth the time. my only regret is, why didnt perform earlier!!

Before engaging this guy, I'll go to Desa HT first, their price so far are the lowest compare to other shops(Amcorp Mall). But you can't choose the current models as it will be expensive

Agreed. I have similar experinces

Mine failed
Found out that got 1 speaker failed that cause it can't calibrate properly

try adjust speaker facing angle?

The speaker's basket disconnected causing sometimes got no sound

basket is big case liao, wish can repair or prepare dollar.

Well, that's the beauty when you are buying raw drivers and DIY
That speaker only cost me rm200. But it is a fullrange driver which I intend to change it to other speakers.
For the time being, I'm using some wood plank to support the basket and magnet from coming out and it works

I have an old Marantz SR6004 which is a AV receiver and in the midst of replacing my Mordaunt Short Carnival speakers with B&W PM1. Just wonder whether the AV receiver is good enough or should invest in a proper stereo amp.

Appreciate feedback.

Invest in proper stereo amp, especially if your usage is more on music listening.
PM1 is a nice speaker by the way, congrats.

PM1 is a great speaker. Using AVR for the purpose music does not make justice to such a good speaker

PM-5004 only selling for rm899 in Desa HT in Lowyat, may give a try there. They are clearing old stocks currently.
But don't ask me is it cheap or not

IMO, PM5004 is not really good. Thus not for value as well. And I think Marantz should not have this 5 series in the first place.

PM6004 and PM6005 are way much better than PM5004. These are great for bookself speakers, and not too bad for some floor stander such as Q700.

If willing to buy from oversea, then surely PM8005

That's why they are willing to "dump" it at cheap price.
Still, if were to use AVR to play song, this amp should be half step better, right?
And don't flame me on this, as I found this on Thestar paper. Desa HT are always doing cheap price offers every now and then. Even the Yamaha soundbars you can get it at rm1000.

What do you guys feel about PM6005 headphone output sound quality? I think it's pretty messy everywhere, not good for all music genre, sound great on good mastering tracks, but not some oldies

PM5004 compare to AVR? Yes... Better.. But not good enought as minimum audiophile requrement.

I do not like the headphone output quality when paired with HD650. It is like... Nothing interesting.

I see, ow you got Sennheiser HD650, how the sound? Is it sufficient in bass? Comfort? Is leakage of sound too much? My HD598 cannot be used in office, also the bass not very good if play some bass heavy music at louder volume. Where you bought from? Plan to buy HD650 maybe next year leh, i think it's a reference headphone?

Everything is good with HD650. However, it seems the cheapest DAP that can give sufficient performance without amp is Cayin N6, which is very costly. Do hope the X5 gen 2 can give acceptable performance to HD650.

For sure , if not why they are selling it out at that bloody price?
Like Yamaha integrated amp and CD player, I've hear the entry level and high end series, even using a pariah speakers also that high end will make a huge difference

Any Marantz AV receiver owners having their machine freezing or hang?
Been reading some owners review saying so. This is on the newer models like SR5009 and NR1605. Thanks