[cunny678]

Going to try and make this show as I am only local and I enjoyed it last year. Half price admission tickets can be downloaded here:- http://www.practicalhi-fi.net/halfpriceshowcard.pdf

Think I paid £6 last year so if things remain the same should work out at £3!!!

Details of the show and exibitors here:- The Home Entertainment Show 2008 - Renaissance Hotel Manchester

[Jules]

After 3 consecutive years attendance, I gave last year a miss because it was getting very samey and boring with fewer big demonstrations each year.

Might give it another try tomorrow though.

[Docta teef]

When these shows are on it would be an ideal time for forum members in the given area who are going to arrange to meet up

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by Docta teef

When these shows are on it would be an ideal time for forum members in the given area who are going to arrange to meet up

Would be a good idea for next time maybe! Doesnt seem to much interest this year............

[Docta teef]

I think a meetings thread for any show would be a good idea

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by Docta teef

I think a meetings thread for any show would be a good idea

Thinks some members got together for the Bristol show last year but not sure. I think its a great idea of yours and look forward to you arranging one for the Manchester Show next year

[Jules]

I went today.
JVC HD-1 projector available for £1999. bargain!

I saw a demo of the new Sony HW10. Quite a machine for £1600, and pretty much silent in operation.
I'd say the JVC still has slightly better blacks, but the Sony doesn't have the over saturated colours of the JVC and is loads quieter.

I'd say this will be the AV bargain of 2008/9.

One other thing that caught my eye was Atacama furniture upto half price on some models.

Could be worth the £3 entry for a bargain.

[kendun]

Was at the show today and was impressed by the Totem range of speakers.Some of the other speakers I liked included the Dynaudio ?Excite12,Tannoy Revolution and the mission setup with Quad amp/cd player.There was a pair of floorstanders from JBL which sounded nice as well,couldnt listen to the standmounts since they werent working.

[cunny678]

What about the sony TV screen that was a thin as paper and definition that unbelieveable. Only about 9" wide and £2800 when it come out in Jan but stunning technology! Organic I believe

[namuk]

Originally Posted by cunny678

What about the sony TV screen that was a thin as paper and definition that unbelieveable. Only about 9" wide and £2800 when it come out in Jan but stunning technology! Organic I believe

OLED it will take over LCD and plasma in the future


Sony OLED TV longevity claim challenged | Register Hardware

[namuk]

i was there today that pioneer lx71 was nice there were seilling it for £520 and the new pioneer speakers were very nice but at a price

ha a chat with mark form onkyo what a top guy and down to earth ..

i also got me years supply of pens

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by namuk

OLED it will take over LCD and plasma in the future


Sony OLED TV longevity claim challenged | Register Hardware

That was a complete show stopper don't you think. Almost walked right past it as it looked so insignificant! Its going to take 5 - 10 years before that filters down to TV that the average person can afford. Dont know if you talked to the guy, but it was playing standard def video! Imaging what it would have been like with Hi Def

Not as good an event as last year, but i believe practical hi fi made more this year than last as more people buying at the show even though there were less bums on seats this year.

Did you see the Tannoy Prestige speakers, looked like something out of an antiques shop! Sounded good though - didnt ask how much!

[namuk]

Originally Posted by cunny678

That was a complete show stopper don't you think. Almost walked right past it as it looked so insignificant! Its going to take 5 - 10 years before that filters down to TV that the average person can afford. Dont know if you talked to the guy, but it was playing standard def video! Imaging what it would have been like with Hi Def

Not as good an event as last year, but i believe practical hi fi made more this year than last as more people buying at the show even though there were less bums on seats this year.

Did you see the Tannoy Prestige speakers, looked like something out of an antiques shop! Sounded good though - didnt ask how much!

them OLED tv`s have been coming out for a bit i think it come out this time last year at japan . yea it was a bit small i bet some people thought i was sat nav

one word for them tannoys "Coffins" did you rate the sound for tannoy i would of expected better .

i also looked at the revolution speakers they looked smaller than i would of expected

if you was after a stand there was some good bargins there

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by namuk

them OLED tv`s have been coming out for a bit i think it come out this time last year at japan . yea it was a bit small i bet some people thought i was sat nav

The guy said January 09 for the UK?

Originally Posted by namuk

one word for them tannoys "Coffins" did you rate the sound for tannoy i would of expected better

Sounded OK with certain music, but yes they could have been better in some respects! However, as you say the "Coffins" looked dreadful

[Docta teef]

I enjoyed the sony demo though it was a little short the clip they showed of kungfu hustle sounded great picked up a copy on the way home.

[namuk]

Originally Posted by cunny678

The guy said January 09 for the UK?

you getting one



Sounded OK with certain music, but yes they could have been better in some respects! However, as you say the "Coffins" looked dreadful

dam right

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by Docta teef

I enjoyed the sony demo though it was a little short the clip they showed of kungfu hustle sounded great picked up a copy on the way home.

Was that the one behind closed doors that you needed a ticket for? Went back just after 4pm Sunday as it was busy eariler - they had all gone home and shut up shop

Was impressed with the upscaling abilities of some of their TV's. I dont know if you realised but all the screens on the right as you walk in the room were fed an SD signal!!! Had me fooled

[cunny678]

Originally Posted by namuk

You getting one

Knowing the missus, I think I would wake up with two of my most personal possessions missing and the carving knife would be missing from the kitchen draw

[namuk]

yea i saw that it was next to sony room . it just said demonstration in process