Topic: Mikee is Stuck in Stereo! Dabbling in Portable Hi-Fi

[warmaster]

sa listening room in megamall meron pa sila nung pioneer dv610. happy hunting

[mikeer2002ph]

Updates:

Finally got what I was looking for - an affordable DVD player that plays my ripped MP3s/WMAs and CDs without hiccups

- Samsung DVD-C350 DVD Player (1,690 bucks at SM Makati)

the selling/decision point was its discrete 24Bit/192KHz Audio DAC as compared to the onboard DACs of similar DVD players in its price class (Toshiba, LG)*

*according to schematics/service manuals I found floating around the net for the aforementioned players

although Im still mulling for getting a proper CD player (I'm thinking of Tormentor's CA-740C) probably if its still unsold by next month

[mikeer2002ph]

Updates:

Got myself a Monitor Audio B1 (thanks lesleyc) and currently hooked up as my new PC speakers

so far .. its just WOW as PC speakers.

[DIDi10]

Updates:

Got myself a Monitor Audio B1 (thanks lesleyc) and currently hooked up as my new PC speakers

so far .. its just WOW as PC speakers.

naks naman! congrats! sosyal talaga ng PC mo hehehe

[james16]

congrats... nice pc speakers 

[mikeer2002ph]

pictures to follow. wala pa yung amp for the MAs

[mikeer2002ph]

finally pics of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 (in Beech) as stereo PC speakers, and a Marantz PM-45 Integrated Amp as amplification

Speaker pair and placement






Grilles off







Left speaker


Right speaker



Marantz PM-45 Amp



Overview

[Nelson de Leon]

Don't you find the monitor height too high? Maybe you might also try to place the speakers between the monitor. 

[crazyhog]

sir curious lang, w/c one produce better SQ, MA BX or RTiA3?

[mikeer2002ph]

Don't you find the monitor height too high? Maybe you might also try to place the speakers between the monitor. 

Nelson, currently nagtyatyaga on that table seen on the pic

si manong (dad's carpenter) has not finished my desk meant to carry the speakers, monitor and amp

it will look something like this once completed




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sir curious lang, w/c one produce better SQ, MA BX or RTiA3?

I haven't tried the BX1, but if I base it on the B1, I still prefer the RTiA3 for SQ.

The B1s I have were treble shy even with the treble tone control on the amp on full.

I have to tweak the EQ on the sound card inside the PC (2Khz, 6Khz, 8Khz, 16KHz) + max treble on the amp just to cajole the MA B1s to sound like the RTi A3 with flat EQ on the sound card, and just simple adjustments to treble on the amp

[mikeer2002ph]

Updates!

Some friends were clamoring for pictures of the upgrade

Here they are (pics taken from AVShop-MLY Enterprises in QC)

Let's introduce the very accommodating,knowledgeable and interactive staff of AVShop-MLY Enterprises


James is on the left, a customer sitting on the lay-z boy and Rey smiling



The customer was auditioning an RX1 front+RX Centre and an HK255


Now for the main event


LSi9 grilles on (notice the canon digicam hardcase as scale on how big these bookshelves are)


LSi9 grilles off


LSi9 grilles off, front close up


LSi9 rear view, notice the massive power port plate with rubberized backing so you can mount it flush on a wall and it wont resonate


LSi9 left speaker


LSi9 right speaker

Well that's all folks, I dont have a stand yet, so hopefully I get one within the week so that I can finally mount these at home. Its still packed in the box until the stands come in.

[ninjababez®]

hi mikeer2002ph
kumusta tunog ng LSi9?

[Hammerheart]

ganda mikee, hope to hear it soon. 

[mikeer2002ph]

hi mikeer2002ph
kumusta tunog ng LSi9?

Hello ninjababez

Well, Lets just say my ears had an orgasm the moment Chris Botti played "Time to say Goodbye" and when Vangelis started to play movement #3 from Mythodea: Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey


I literally sold off my i7 gaming rig complete with everything including the kitchen sink just to get these speakers.

They're that good.


Of course, I did my homework first, started with a good foundation: a high current stereo receiver or a high current amp.

It brought down the Marantz PM45 to its knees with R&B and bassy jazz music, In as much as it sounds flawless with the same amp with vocals, orchestra or acoustic music.

The Harman/Kardon HK3470 was its favorite. It delivered what its supposed to although I may end up using a fan on the HK3470 since it got hot, not that alarming but im not taking chances.

[DIDi10]

wow ganda mikee ahh...congrats brader! PM mo naman sa akin kung magkano damage, baka pwede ko paghandaan yan hehehe 

[Billabong]

Wow! Congrats!

[at_sunset_blvd]

Congratz Sir Mike for the great sounding speakers & nice looking too

[ninjababez®]

Well, Lets just say my ears had an orgasm

not really familiar with the materials you mentioned but, NICE! 

I literally sold off my i7 gaming rig complete with everything including the kitchen sink just to get these speakers.
They're that good.

I was actually expecting this
yung built quality palang mukhang mahal na talaga

The Harman/Kardon HK3470 was its favorite. It delivered what its supposed to although I may end up using a fan on the HK3470 since it got hot, not that alarming but im not taking chances.

HK and denon is what avshop (mark) recommends for polks 

[stan1196]

Hi Mike,
 
Finally the "blind item" is in the house . I really would want to listen "Way Down Deep" and some audiophile vocals in those speakers which I haven't heard when you auditioned them in Avshop. Hopefully I'll be able to listen to them once your setup is complete (with speaker stand).

Congrats    

[blue_123]

Those speakers look really stunning ang laki kasi for a bookshelf, and also sounds stunning as well, when we heard it sa audio show before that's one of the speakers that won't let me get out of my seat very nice Sir! congratulations again pa audition  ha 

[mikeer2002ph]

ganda mikee, hope to hear it soon.  

Come on over Joey. The marantz CD63 of kilotz is already longing for your caress.

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wow ganda mikee ahh...congrats brader! PM mo naman sa akin kung magkano damage, baka pwede ko paghandaan yan hehehe  

PM Sent

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Wow! Congrats!

Thanks Billabong!

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Congratz Sir Mike for the great sounding speakers & nice looking too

Thanks at_sunset_blvd!

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1. Not really familiar with the materials you mentioned but, NICE! 

2. I was actually expecting this yung built quality palang mukhang mahal na talaga

3. HK and denon is what avshop (mark) recommends for polks 

1. Well any material you dish at it, the LSi9 really performs

2. The LSi9 despite its bookshelf size weighs 15KG EACH. It took James AND Rey to bring the box down to the cab.

3. HK is a known maker of receivers/amps with high-current capability; Denon's ultra high current model of integrated amps should also do the trick. So most likely my next logical upgrade is a more robust high current amp (Im thinking Adcom,Hafler,Parasound)

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Hi Mike,
 
Finally the "blind item" is in the house . I really would want to listen "Way Down Deep" and some audiophile vocals in those speakers which I haven't heard when you auditioned them in Avshop. Hopefully I'll be able to listen to them once your setup is complete (with speaker stand).

Congrats    

Yeah, kaya nga im willing to swap the Marantz amp for a pair of stands. Sana me magmagandang loob - Integrated amp for stands LOL

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Those speakers look really stunning ang laki kasi for a bookshelf, and also sounds stunning as well, when we heard it sa audio show before that's one of the speakers that won't let me get out of my seat very nice Sir! congratulations again pa audition  ha  

Sure, let's set a date so people can go here

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I'll inform you guys once the stands are around and once they are, you guys can flock over.

[DIDi10]

So most likely my next logical upgrade is a more robust high current amp (Im thinking Adcom,Hafler,Parasound)

Uy, mukhang tuloy tuloy na ang upgrade mo ahh....you mean, bibitawan mo na yung beloved HK3470 mo? hmmmm

[mikeer2002ph]

Uy, mukhang tuloy tuloy na ang upgrade mo ahh....you mean, bibitawan mo na yung beloved HK3470 mo? hmmmm

Oliver,

I have to find an appropriate amp first.

Don't worry, I know from the first time you went here you liked the fat sound of the HK3470.

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updates:

The Marantz PM45 swap to speaker stands is pushing through tomorrow.

Those that want to listen to the LSi9+HK3470 combo, house is open 4PM onwards.

Bring your material (CDs, WMAs/MP3s (in CD-R or DVD-/+R format)) if you wish

[anchit]

i got a chance to listen to this baby way back, i brought my 50wpc power amp which was not sufficient kaya hindi nya napakanta to its full potential yung speakers. but Marc was really vouching for this beautiful speakers.

[mikeer2002ph]

i got a chance to listen to this baby way back, i brought my 50wpc power amp which was not sufficient kaya hindi nya napakanta to its full potential yung speakers. but Marc was really vouching for this beautiful speakers.

It craves for current and power.

[ricky]

Congratulations bro, very nice looking speakers you have there.

[pa3ck608]

It craves for current and power.

Congrats on your new speaks. 

I've heard the LSi7 with HK990, the pairing was smooth, but too dark and a little dull for my taste.I'm not sure with the LSi9 though, but they say that its less dark than the 7. Would you think your marantz (if it had more power) be able to give the the LSi9 a bit of bite and sting in the upper frequencies, for some intensity?

[mikeer2002ph]

Congrats on your new speaks. 

I've heard the LSi7 with HK990, the pairing was smooth, but too dark and a little dull for my taste.I'm not sure with the LSi9 though, but they say that its less dark than the 7. Would you think your marantz (if it had more power) be able to give the the LSi9 a bit of bite and sting in the upper frequencies, for some intensity?

most likely yes. It was straining with bassy passage. It was perfect if it were all just mid-high frequencies (opera/vocals/acoustics)

The new HK990 and the HK980 have digital (read: microprocessor based) tone controls, unlike the HK3470 and PM-45 which are completely analog.

I crave for bright sounding speakers, to the point that some people call it already harsh.

[pa3ck608]

i see. thanks mikee for the insights 

[plapoy]

nice sir mikee.. congrats on your new "baby".. kindly pm me also yung damage.. hehe. Thanks..