Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Music on the go is an unnecessary indulgence for me. After a long commute, the feeling of listening to it at home on my hi-fi is that much more satisfying. BLUMENKOHL and Mattris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Music on the go is an unnecessary indulgence for me. After a long commute, the feeling of listening to it at home on my hi-fi is that much more satisfying.I would say the smart phones are the unnecessary indulgence for me, music and otherwise.I prefer to listen to my music in the privacy of my home mostly on my stereo (or through headphones) but also like to take a quiet stroll and enjoy an album or two while I am at it. Doesn't diminish the music one whit, in fact sometimes allows me to focus on it all the better. BLUMENKOHL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,262 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I only use headphones for music.I use my 5.1 system for TV, movies and videogamesActually I only use headphones/earphones when I can't listen to music on speakers.Otherwise, I watch little television/movies and play no videogarmes at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 It's what makes commuting bearable!Being able to snooze and hear the purring of the train is enough.It's like Alex said, listening to music too much can make you immune to it. You have music playing so much, that the mere act of sitting down to listen to music and immerse yourself in it when you're with your stereo ceases to be something special.Music should be appreciated and absorbed with your undivided attention in a comfortable setting, not background wallpaper for your daily routines. I agree. I don't like that music has become omnipresent (TV, movies, radio, streets, shops, the forest, ..)It's sickening isn't it? BLUMENKOHL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 There are times when ceaseless commercials with unbearable jingles based on the dreaded four chords make me feel nauseated and repulsed, yes. Seriously, must everything have music now? Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 There are times when ceaseless commercials with unbearable jingles based on the dreaded four chords make me feel nauseated and repulsed, yes. Seriously, must everything have music now?This MB doesn't have music, unless you bring it with yourself.Speaking of that we should have a nice JW composed jingle playing on a loop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I prefer when commercials use classical music. I'm sure Beethoven would have been proud to know his music is being used to sell toilet paper.That's particularly unbearable. Or to promote the latest laugh-out-loud comedy - look mom, Beethoven's playing, it must be hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Now that's a beautiful little bookshelf speaker! Only 4900 Euro a pair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nice! Yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nope! I'm just handing out tips for Christmas presents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I used to listen to music on my walks. Then one day I stopped. I now enjoy my walks more. And I enjoy my music more as well. There really is such a thing as too much music in the iPod headphone age. Not Mr. Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,037 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Absolutely. My most joyous listening experiences have always occurred when - for whatever reason - I really haven't listened to much music for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Remember the 40 days and 40 nights challenge?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,233 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I didn't make it more than a few hours. I was young and stupid, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 On 9/29/2015 at 9:12 AM, BloodBoal said: We already have a blueprint! http://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22388 Why has this not come to fruition yet? Alvar, you're slacking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 It's not my fault! It's just that no one was interested in doing this, so I ended up recording myself talking to myself. I never released that recording, though. I'll see if a label would be interested in releasing a collector edition of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 iPod Nano 7th Generation Koss KSC75 headphones on SportaPro headband Sony Micro Hi-Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amer 2,080 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 My main 7.1 system is basically: 1. Denon AVR 3311 7.1 (Supports 3D) 2. KEF Main Speakers Q series. 3. 2 Jamo Speakers acting as Surrounds & 2 Satellite Rears 4. BDP-1611 (Blu ray/DVD/SACD/CD/DVD -A player) 5. 41' Samsung 3D TV 6. PS3 (Slim) 7.PS4 (Slim) Headphone Gear: 1. Monster Turbine Copper plated-In ear Headphones gear set. 2. Sony PS3 Pulse Elite 7.1 Wireless set. 3. Ipod Classic Touch 32GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I just bought KEF Q100's for my main speakers in my 5.1 setup. It's a small room i don't need bigger. I should get them Thursday. I got them cheap for 350$cdn for the pair (about 275 USD) and regular price is about 650$. They seem to only have great reviews Like these: https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-Black/dp/B0047K3X1M My center and rear speakers are Energy V-minis and I really like them. I also have a Energy 8 inch sub and I really like it because it's not boomy at all and complements the music well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I don't see the need to listen on a 5.1 setup. Unless it's mastered in 5.1 (most of our music isn't), it's just superfluous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I disagree. All TV broadcasts and videogames are in 5.1 and I wouldn't revert to stereo I listen to most of my music on my Grado headphones , so my 5..1 system is for everything except music basically Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Gruesome Son of a Bitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 If the industry thinks you need 9.1 surround sound then many of you will go out and spend money again. Hahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 well there pushing Dolby Atmos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 What's that? Speakers on the ceiling and on the roof so the neighbors can hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 something like that. I think there's modules that fire upwards you put on your existing speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 And here I am still using two loudspeakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hmm, these KEF Q100's are really good. Trying them out now. They actually meet my critical listening standards for orchestral music Detail is incredible, at least compared to the Polk RTI4's I had before i had to take out my PS3 out of the closet to play c.d.'s . The PS4 doesn't play them..which is really shitty if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Somebody in my neighbourhood is selling this vintage CD player. I know it looks like a cash register but I think it looks funky. There's one problem.He wants 575 Euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Lots of cool buttons! A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Why would anyone in their right mind think they could get €575 for that... thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 9.2 sounds like the biggest rip-off. Most people's homes barely have room for 5.1, let alone 11 friggin speakers. And some of the flagship AV receivers support 11.2 -- do any movies actually carry that number of channels in their soundtracks? What's been a frustrating experience shopping for an AV receiver is that there are no high-end, high quality 5.1 receivers available. If you want more power per channel and all the latest and relevant software support (like 4K and DSD audio), you need at least one of the 7.2 channel boxes. I remember how much of a big deal it was when they rolled out 6.1 with Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES. But then Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD came out and it seemed we'd hit peak audio, since it was all lossless. But Atmos? No. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Need some help. What do I need to do to plug this AV receiver... ...into this subwoofer? Is it from the pre-out? If so, where into the subwoofer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I'm not a 5.1 expert but your subwoofer is powered so that's why you need to connect it (low level in) into the 'subwoofer out' of the pre-amp section. Otherwise you'll blow up your Yamaha! Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,506 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Ooh. An active sub. Nice. Unlucky Bastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 47 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: I'm not a 5.1 expert but your subwoofer is powered so that's why you need to connect it (low level in) into the 'subwoofer out' of the pre-amp section. Otherwise you'll blow up your Yamaha! Ah, thanks! But which input, the red or the white? The sub pre-out on the receiver only has one output. And I don't need to worry about the high level in/out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 You can connect two subwoofers on 1 and 2. What type of connection is it (it's unclear on photo)? Mini-jack 3.5mm or cinch? Yes, in the case of your powered subwoofer, don't worry about high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 You don't know, Drax? Okay, I assuming it's cinch so you either connect L or R (from subwoofer) to the cinch (RCA) of your Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 My only experience with subwoofers is an Aiwa mini-system from the 1990s, which was Dolby Pro-Logic and had a powered subwoofer that was directly connected with clear labels. These newer ones seem to be more opaque in their connection labels. And then I have 'crossover' to think about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,506 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 In between 80Hz and 100Hz should do it. Play around with it to suit your listening preferences. You could use the THX Deep Note, as a guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hey, just asking. If you have a set of speakers rated at 6 ohms, but want to add two more speakers rated at 8 ohms (all from the same brand), is that harmful for the receiver? Or is it okay and you can adjust the impedance rating within the receiver settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Can you hook a power amp up to an AV receiver to give it a bit more kick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,506 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 You might need a preamp to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Hmm, I was just reading that many people do use their AV receivers as a pre-amp. Why else do they have pre-outs on the back of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 A brand called Parasound has a great looking 7.1 preamp called the Halo P7. It has two multi-channel inputs, so you can plug an AV receiver into it from the pre-outs. And I can plug my SACD player into it from its 5.1 multi-channel output. And then you plug this sucker into a 7.1 power amp, and you're all set. This might be the device I've been looking for, so I'll need to start saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Parasound? It doesn't sound expensive ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 More affordable than Accuphase or McIntosh, which have ridiculous prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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