Post Parasound Pictures Here!

[Kingdaddy]

Woops, my mistake, even better IMO, very good speakers from what I have heard.

[misterdoggy]

Whoops,

go to Next one please....

sorry

[misterdoggy]

He Ho Parasound Lovers,

Evolution has happened! :sn

Thomson 42 inch Plasma
B&W Fronts 2 x 802D
B&W Surrounds 2 x 804S
B&W Sub ASW 825
B&W Center Htm2D
Krell Kav 3250 3 x 250w
Krell Kav 2250 2 x 250w
Parasound Halo C1
Ayre D-1XE DVD/CD
Pioneer Dv 868avi sacd
English Satellite optic
French Satellite optic
Nordost Red Dawn biwire
Nordost Red Dawn xlr interconnects
Nordost Silver Shadow Digital
Nordost Moonglo Glass optical
Audioquest S-3 S-video
Nordost Moonglo Optics
Supra Power Cords

[nicholtl]

LOVE the red dawns!! Got a couple pairs myself!

[misterdoggy]

Yeah I love em too. !! I have fear of someone stepping on them or getting a crimp by accident. Otherwise "Detail City........" ;x(

[Peter Nielsen]

Yeah I love em too. !! I have fear of someone stepping on them or getting a crimp by accident. Otherwise "Detail City........" ;x(

In your opinion, what's affecting the "detail" the most? The interconnects or the speaker cable? (I.e. if you were upgrading brand X cable, which ones would you upgrade first, the interconnects or the speaker cable?)

Peter

[misterdoggy]

Well, From previous advice, and personal experience, the first step would be the interconnects, then 2nd step speaker wire. My speaker wire website man agrees who I know for years.

Also, IMHO, I decided to keep the same interconnect and speaker wire 'model' in the same 'brand'. So If we are talking about model B of brand X, I wouldn't use model C interconnects and mix with model B ( a=best b=middle and c=least) speaker wires from the same brand. Whichever is the lesser quality will be the bottleneck.

[Peter Nielsen]

Whichever is the lesser quality will be the bottleneck.

And how do you measure quality? (Except for the obvious like high quality connectors, etc.)

Snake oil, I say.... :B

Nevertheless, I do have to admit that those high-dollar cables look great and probably give piece of mind. But are they worth the costs? I don't know. Here's a very good and objective PDF arcticle about the issues 8)

Peter

[misterdoggy]

Peter,

You might enjoy reading the thread on B&W Club http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=14595 where we are going thru the same paces.

I am of the camp that is not snake oil. I read lots of articles which say lots of things, and read lots of blind testing etc and like I said in that thread I would be happier with cheap copper cables, but I hear a difference as I have top quality 12 gauge speaker wire here and also Brand X and there can be no doubt what so ever that Brand X has more clarity and detail. That small amount of clarity and detail costs' big bucks and it meets a lot of resistance from camp B. I am from camp "A" I believe what I hear ONLY.

[NMyTree]

No offense, but I use Cobalt and Groneberg cables in my systems, and they work wonderfully. I'm sure some people think using these cables is a waste of money.

I've tried XLO/VDO, and had friends bring over Cardas and some other high priced cable (who's name eludes me at this moment), for the sake of testing out different cables and noticed no difference whatsoever.

I simply don't hear any difference. Maybe it's me....my ears. But I simply don't hear it (a difference).

[misterdoggy]

No offense, but I use Cobalt and Groneberg cables in my systems, and they work wonderfully.

NMyTree If you are happy that's whats important. You might want to look at the thread on B&W, there are very strong feelings on the subject.

[Peter Nielsen]

I have top quality 12 gauge speaker wire here and also Brand X and there can be no doubt what so ever that Brand X has more clarity and detail.

How did you terminate the top quality 12 AWG cable? Did you use high quality connectors?

FWIW, I'm using inexpensive ($1.50/foot) 8 AWG OFC cable terminated with WBT connectors. I'm running 300 foot (!) of this cable in total. Imagine the cost of replacing this with top brand cable...

Peter

[NMyTree]

NMyTree If you are happy that's whats important.

Absolutely......agreed.

I meant no offense.

I was just stating my opinion based on my limited and modest experience in this hobby. I'm certainly not trying come off like an expert.

But for me, it simply makes no sense if I can't hear a difference.

Although, I do believe there is a certain synergy between certain components, when they are mated.

[misterdoggy]

How did you terminate the top quality 12 AWG cable? Did you use high quality connectors?

FWIW, I'm using inexpensive ($1.50/foot) 8 AWG OFC cable terminated with WBT connectors. I'm running 300 foot (!) of this cable in total. Imagine the cost of replacing this with top brand cable...

Peter

Peter

I used gold (plated) banana plugs 10 euros a plug, with soldered wiring go into the plug.

Yeah I hear you 300 feet. My surrounds the wiring runs under the house to come up at the other side of the room, probably 25 foot runs and I just went with the 12 gauge. for the Stereo fronts L and R and center I used top quality BrandX $700 a cable to each speaker. The Surrounds were less important because I listen to Stereo CD's and HDCD's in 2 channel stereo which was the most imporant. Then The center channel is the most important in the HT. IMHO

Also used BrandX interconnects at $200 cable. Throw it all in together Im into cables for $4000. Ouch.!! :boohoo:

[Chris D]

Guys, if you're getting into cables, you may want to check out Cat Cables, which is a sponsor of the forum. Tell the owner Doug that I sent you and that you're part of Club Parasound, and he'll hook you up with whatever cables you want, custom made just for your system.

[Peter Nielsen]

Guys, if you're getting into cables, you may want to check out Cat Cables, which is a sponsor of the forum. Tell the owner Doug that I sent you and that you're part of Club Parasound, and he'll hook you up with whatever cables you want, custom made just for your system.

:T Yep, those Cat Cables seem to be very reasonably priced too.

[misterdoggy]

Is there a website about Cat Cables ?

[Pieter]

Is there a website about Cat Cables ?

Bottom of any HTGuide page. Just click on the sponsor link.

[bhuskins]

Feel free to click on my link too

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HT Guide Sponsor

[Chris D]

www.catcables.com for Cat Cables (again, just tell Doug I sent you, and that you're a member of Club Parasound)

What's your web address, Brent?

[Peter Nielsen]

What's your web address, Brent?

Brent's (Media Design) web address is http://www.mdaoe.com

Peter

[Chris D]

Now that's a professional lookin' website, Brent! :T

[Chris D]

BTW, Peter, I like the pic! Kinda miss seeing the girl, though. Maybe you could superimpose her with you?

[bhuskins]

Now that's a professional lookin' website, Brent! :T

It's still under construction, but it does show some of the lines we carry.

I'll probably have it complete within the next couple of months. I plan on adding personal product reviews, special deals (just for HTGuide), live links to all the manufacturers and a few other tidbits.

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HTGuide Sponsor

[jonia]

Here are some other pictures of my equipment!

[Peter Nielsen]

Pic of 9 JC-1 setup

Here's a pic of my current setup













Peter

[nicholtl]

Those speakers are f_cking humongous! And I'm loving all those JC-1's too...

However, those chairs have GOT TO GO!!! They're unique, I'll give you that, but they are SO out-of-place amidst your audio haven. I think sleeker, more modern black leather recliners would fit better.

[Peter Nielsen]

However, those chairs have GOT TO GO!!! They're unique, I'll give you that, but they are SO out-of-place amidst your audio haven.

Yep. They're temporary until I get REAL theatre seats, like Salamander Matteos or something nice just like that. Probably two rows with three seats in the front row and 4 seats (or 3+love) in the rear.

I'm open for seating suggestions and good advice, because I don't know much about seating at this time!

Now, is there anyone else that likes high-heel shoes :B



Peter

[bhuskins]

Peter,

Here are some of my favorites:


Acoustic Innovations Deco


Acoustic Innovations Contempo


Acoustic Innovations Bridgepoint (Which is their Value Style)


Cinematech Seating Valentino


Cinematech Seating Casablanca


Fortress Seating Matinee


D-Box Motion Simulating Quest - Awesome!!!


Cinelounger B-2


Pretty much all of the above can be configured into whatever arrangement you want. Love Seat, Couch, Row of Seats, Individual Chair, etc.

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HTGuide Sponsor

[NMyTree]

Wow! That's an amazing system you have there Peter! Sweeeeeeeeet! :T


Although, I have to agree those chairs are a bit...shall we say......odd? :B


I also want to add that I love your music/video collection, based on the sheer quantity. Nice....real nice!

[Peter Nielsen]

FYI, the current amp placement is temporary to say the least. My tentative plans are to build two MiddleAtlantic AXS racks into the left-hand wall. I think I've even figured out how to handle the ventilation needs :B

Peter

[bhuskins]

You need some of these:



:B :B :B :B :B

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HTGuide Sponsor

[Peter Nielsen]

You need some of these

Yay! That would without doubt be the TRUE redneck approach (unless you go for ice-packs, of course) :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Peter

[bhuskins]

Who you callin' a redneck!! Just cause I'm in Texas...

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HTGuide Sponsor

[Peter Nielsen]

Who you callin' a redneck!! Just cause I'm in Texas..

Sorry Brent, I'm not calling *you* a redneck. I'm only saying that it takes a redneck to cool a Halo with one of those fans :B

There are quite a bunch of local rednecks here in NC. I actually know a local guy that would take your fan suggestion seriously. I can clearly vision him loading up his truck with them fans... :rofl:

Peter

[NMyTree]

Peter, I think you're giving the "rednecks" too much credit. I mean, ice-packs? Fans? No way! That's way too high-tech.

With rednecks, we're talking about ordering the wife to sit in front of the amp, and physically fan the amp with the latest edition of "Guns & Ammo" magazine:B :rofl:

[Chris D]

Peter, great pictures. Me, I was more worried about the amp setup than the chairs. We really need to get you some good amp stands!!!

As for chairs, you mentioned Salamander Matteo. You may remember that's what I use, and I absolutely love them. Very aesthetically pleasing, function great, take up minimal floor space for the comfort they provide, and QUALITY built. Look earlier in this thread for some of my seating pics.

[bhuskins]

Yep, the Salamander's are nice too...

FYI, I'm a dealer for them too.

Brent Huskins
Media Design
HTGuide Sponsor

[bigburner]

Now, is there anyone else that likes high-heel shoes :B



Peter

Peter, my wife says those chairs would be perfect for a teenage girl's bedroom. However if I remember correctly you've got a 1 or 2 year old, so they may have to go into storage for a while!

[Peter Nielsen]

Peter, my wife says those chairs would be perfect for a teenage girl's bedroom. However if I remember correctly you've got a 1 or 2 year old, so they may have to go into storage for a while!

I've got a 1 year old boy, so that would not pan out.

FWIW, they might blend well in a room with a dance pole too... :B

Peter

[Pieter]

I've got a 1 year old boy, so that would not pan out.

As almost every parent hopes.

FWIW, they might blend well in a room with a dance pole too... :B
Peter

Dang! The man beats me to it himself.

Saw but the front view of those chairs on Saturday, our Internet connection went AWOL, but on seeing what you saved for last:

Immediately the strobes started flashing, the miror ball turning, the other lights dimming, the smoke thickening, the music thumping and this feather BOA floating languidly down the spotlighted chrome of the dance pole.

Heck, Peter, you've got the chairs and the audio covered, why not spring for the rest, including the smoke machine, and turn this into a lucrative hobby to boob.

Ooops! I meant to "boot".

Darn! I just don't seem to get a clean break on this one.

[Peter Nielsen]

hobby to boob.

:lol: you got that right! Unfortunately the upgrade path is pretty steep in that hobby... :

Peter

[smalone]

C2 with QSC Amps and rest of the gear....

[nicholtl]

Dayam, that's a lot of QSC gear.

[Chris D]

smalone, you've got me curious... why all the pro gear in the rack?