joust
Prominent Member
I have the following HC/Hifi setup:
Sony DB930
Pioneer DV515 (both DVD and CD) fed via coax to sony
Mission 773e's (fronts)
Mission 77c1
Mission 700's (rears)
Mission 7AS1 subwoofer
The problem that I have is that under stereo CD replay the sound is not what I would like (but very good under 5.1 conditions from DVD). The bass from the system is distorted at anything approaching 5 on the volume scale (though my music tastes are mainly dance music, or anything with a wicked bass line), with the poor old 773's bouncing off their end stops!!! My room measures 12' x 18', the front speakers are approx 8' apart, toed in towards the listening position which is approx 7-8' away. The room is carpeted, but I have 2 leather sofa's and 3 wall high cabanets.
To counter this the following options are considered:
1. Purchase dedicated CD player e.g. Arcam CD72 or Musical Fidelity X-RAY (2nd hand)
2. Purchase dedicated 2ch amp and power front speakers through this, feed front pre-outs from AV into 2 ch (for 5.1 sound). Thoughts here being Arcam A85+.
3. Change front speakers for alternatives (there is a good deal currently avaiable on Linn Av5140's for £900 (down from £2000) - anybody have any opinions on these speakers)
4. Purchase a better subwoofer e.g. Rel st series (again 2nd hand).
5. All of the above
Your help and advice would be most appreciated!!!
Joust
Sony DB930
Pioneer DV515 (both DVD and CD) fed via coax to sony
Mission 773e's (fronts)
Mission 77c1
Mission 700's (rears)
Mission 7AS1 subwoofer
The problem that I have is that under stereo CD replay the sound is not what I would like (but very good under 5.1 conditions from DVD). The bass from the system is distorted at anything approaching 5 on the volume scale (though my music tastes are mainly dance music, or anything with a wicked bass line), with the poor old 773's bouncing off their end stops!!! My room measures 12' x 18', the front speakers are approx 8' apart, toed in towards the listening position which is approx 7-8' away. The room is carpeted, but I have 2 leather sofa's and 3 wall high cabanets.
To counter this the following options are considered:
1. Purchase dedicated CD player e.g. Arcam CD72 or Musical Fidelity X-RAY (2nd hand)
2. Purchase dedicated 2ch amp and power front speakers through this, feed front pre-outs from AV into 2 ch (for 5.1 sound). Thoughts here being Arcam A85+.
3. Change front speakers for alternatives (there is a good deal currently avaiable on Linn Av5140's for £900 (down from £2000) - anybody have any opinions on these speakers)
4. Purchase a better subwoofer e.g. Rel st series (again 2nd hand).
5. All of the above
Your help and advice would be most appreciated!!!
Joust