DrGekko
Prominent Member
I was rather surprised that no one had started a thread on this leveithan brand. So it's about time, especially as it may well be a consideration for me for my next mammoth upgrade... for now it's a pipe dream but we'll see.
My most recent home cinema set-up comprised of the following audio kit:
Integra 9.2 channel DTR60.5 AV receiver
MKSound S150 MkII LCRs, two pairs of 950T surrounds, a pair of MP7 wides and X12 sub.
I considered the most obvious "cost-effective" (Lol) step-up would be to replace the fronts with the new MKSound S300s and add in another X12. If I wanted to go Atmos then I would have to replace the receiver and probably go down the pre and power amp route as well whilst adding the height speakers.
Increasing the budget further, I could replace the surrounds for the new S300Ts as well.
Going on from sensible to exciting to downright bonkers and borrowing from my kids' inheritance, my mum and anyone else who loves me, I'm also considering the Steinway ModelS set-up - initially as a 6.2 set-up and then upgrade to Atmos later perhaps. So this would be using S-15 as fronts and surrounds and a pair of S-210 Boundary subs.
Info: Model S
What's most interesting for me is that the speakers are so small and discrete and in fact the main hub of the system is in the digital processing. The whole system is completely integrated rather than the usual approach of having separate manufacturers for processing, power and speakers. And of course the unique RoomPerfect correction technology which I've been told is simple and extremely effective.
I know Nigel created a masterpiece demo room which some of you have had the pleasure of visiting and I've heard these in action at Rob's place, Gecko Home Cinema - the experience was just amazing.
So if any current owners or these systems wishes to share their enthusiasm and from what they changed from and their thoughts, that would be really valuable.
Ideally it would be great to demo the various options and decide for myself whether pushing the boat out in terms of budget is worth it for me. But here's the start of the dangerous upgrade path again.
My most recent home cinema set-up comprised of the following audio kit:
Integra 9.2 channel DTR60.5 AV receiver
MKSound S150 MkII LCRs, two pairs of 950T surrounds, a pair of MP7 wides and X12 sub.
I considered the most obvious "cost-effective" (Lol) step-up would be to replace the fronts with the new MKSound S300s and add in another X12. If I wanted to go Atmos then I would have to replace the receiver and probably go down the pre and power amp route as well whilst adding the height speakers.
Increasing the budget further, I could replace the surrounds for the new S300Ts as well.
Going on from sensible to exciting to downright bonkers and borrowing from my kids' inheritance, my mum and anyone else who loves me, I'm also considering the Steinway ModelS set-up - initially as a 6.2 set-up and then upgrade to Atmos later perhaps. So this would be using S-15 as fronts and surrounds and a pair of S-210 Boundary subs.
Info: Model S
What's most interesting for me is that the speakers are so small and discrete and in fact the main hub of the system is in the digital processing. The whole system is completely integrated rather than the usual approach of having separate manufacturers for processing, power and speakers. And of course the unique RoomPerfect correction technology which I've been told is simple and extremely effective.
I know Nigel created a masterpiece demo room which some of you have had the pleasure of visiting and I've heard these in action at Rob's place, Gecko Home Cinema - the experience was just amazing.
So if any current owners or these systems wishes to share their enthusiasm and from what they changed from and their thoughts, that would be really valuable.
Ideally it would be great to demo the various options and decide for myself whether pushing the boat out in terms of budget is worth it for me. But here's the start of the dangerous upgrade path again.
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