Pictures of your Rotel Set-up

[nyny]

That is really nice set up and expensive one.
Did I see a JR Concerto?

BTW, what cones are those on the Marantz.... I like their look.

Hi Voxy,

Thanks for the compliment. The JR Concerto Integrated is definitely one of my favorite component in my setup, although the PS3 has been getting most of my attention lately...not much of a gamer, but do love watching movies in HD :T

Those cones are from Black Diamond Racing (I simply stack them underneath the original feet of the Marantz). I use them under my source components and my front speakers (results are noticeably more defined and tighter bass).

[voxy]

Hi Tony, you may want to consider to get DH Cones (smallest ones) for your center channel. It improves bass response and definition by another 10%. I use them on my Domus center and elevate the center speaker higher to get the dispersion/direction right in the middle of the screen.

You will find the improvement worhwhile as the whole HT experience went one notch up especially with concert DVD. No regrets.... the singer is like performing right in front of the screen! Of course for normal movies, the dialog gives better focus.

Looking at your set up, I guess you need one small cone in the front with the rear siting on the console.

Go for it...

[petergaryr]

Well, I finally got the CM 7s to go with the Rotel RC 1070, RB 1070 and RCD 1072 for my music only system. The CM 7s make a very nice match for the Rotel.

[joetama]

How do you like those CM7s?

[peterS]

Hi guys, here are a few pix of my current setup.

very nice!

[will1066]

Very nice, indeed! But you might want to move the pre/pro off the top of the amp. Heat!

[petergaryr]

How do you like those CM7s?

So far I've listened to Alison Krauss' Live to test for vocals, crispness of the dobro, acoustic bass, guitar and Alison's fiddle. Very well presented soundstage with a sense of depth. Nice "air" around the instruments and vocalists.

I've also sampled some classical to test the blend of orchestral instruments, the sound tracks to A Mighty Wind and Buffy the VS's Once More With Feeling (the only HDCD I have). So far, sounds good, though the vocals are a little laid back--may take some getting used to (I've been using Klipsch RF5's up to this point and they have a very pronounced high end which is not to everyone's taste).

The soundfield is solid, wide and deep.

Solid cabinet. The maple color is VERY light.

[sirbogey]

nyny, how did you combine the JR Concerto Integrated with the RSP-1066 and the speakers?

[nyny]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the compliments and suggestions.

Voxy: thanks for suggesting the DH cones for the center; I will look into them. For a while now I have been searching for something to tilt my center speaker upwards, just haven't found anything that I like (both sonically and aesthetically).

Will: surprisingly, the 1068 does not get too warm stacking on top of the 1075. I guess sitting in such open space helps.

Sirbogey: I connected the L&R pre-out of the 1068 to the JR Concerto's bypass input; main speakers are connected to the JR Concerto.

Happy lunar new year to all.

Cheers,
Tony

[sirbogey]

nyny, I thought Concerto's bypass inputs were both balanced inputs; whereas the Rotel is all unbalanced?! or did I get that wrong?

[yourtoys7]

petergaryr

Nice setup! are those RF-7 ?, how do you compare the sound ?

[yourtoys7]

dd. post.

[petergaryr]

petergaryr

Nice setup! are those RF-7 ?, how do you compare the sound ?

Thanks.

RF 5's actually. Funny thing is how looks can be deceiving. The B&Ws look "tiny" by comparison to the Klipsch, but still produce quite a "big" sound.

The sound of the Klipsch and B&W are surprisingly similar. I am using the Klipsch as part of a 5.1 HT setup and the B&W for stereo music only listening.

I have the output of a DirecTV HR10-250 going into both so I can easily mute either the Denon receiver or the Rotel electronics. Granted, the XM signal over D* isn't the best, but it is good enough for a quick A/B comparison.

Both the Klipsch and B&W have extended high ends and produce a sharply detailed soundstage. The Klipsch is much more sensitive than the B&W (high 90's versus 80's), but once volume-matched, they are quite comparable.

Both are in a living room with wall to wall carpeting, thick drapes and heavy furniture, plus some bookcases. That controls the high end from getting too enthusiastic, while still remaining very detailed.

Despite all the passion about dismissing and defending "break-in", I do find that after a week with the CM7s, either I have just gotten used to the sound or some actual things have happened with the speakers. I am much more satisfied with their sound today than I was when I first connected them.

[nyny]

nyny, I thought Concerto's bypass inputs were both balanced inputs; whereas the Rotel is all unbalanced?! or did I get that wrong?

You are correct, the Concerto's bypass inputs are both balanced while the Rotel's outputs are all unbalanced. I used a pair of unbalanced to balanced convertor to make the connection.

[Woo Wooooo]

My Theatre Rotel and B&W

let know what ya think...

[Woo Wooooo]

Part 2

more.......

[Woo Wooooo]

part 3

last ones....

[Pez]

Awesome pics woo wooooo!

[voxy]

woo wooo, that is one set up that you won't miss the cinema anymore. Kool.

[Beermoney]

Woo Wooooo' That's a NICE set up. Did you do all of the wiring yourself?

if I'm not mistaken you also have Monitor Audio Speakers. How do you like them for HT use?

[Pez]

Woo Wooooo' That's a NICE set up. Did you do all of the wiring yourself?

if I'm not mistaken you also have Monitor Audio Speakers. How do you like them for HT use?

Even though the question isnt directed at me I must say that I have the Monitor Audio RS6's (with matching center channel and surrounds) and love them for HT use. And for stereo listening I feel they are capable enough that I do not use my sub. Excellent speakers all around.

[jim777]

wooo-woooooo-WOW!

That is a VERY clean setup - great WAF factor

[Beermoney]

Even though the question isnt directed at me I must say that I have the Monitor Audio RS6's (with matching center channel and surrounds) and love them for HT use. And for stereo listening I feel they are capable enough that I do not use my sub. Excellent speakers all around.

Pez,

I bought the RS8s but I have not hooked them up yet (still building the HT). I can't wait. Thanks for chiming in.

[Woo Wooooo]

hey beermoney thanks...yes I did all the wiring myself and i do love the way it came out. here is the other link that has my equipment list..
THe speakers are B&W CM series and the sum ASW-750

http://www.htguide.com/forum/newreply.php4?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=323853

Thanks again guys

[t69]

hello friends,

Voila... my home-cinema...

GLOBAL VIEW...







FRONT SPEAKER





CENTER SPEAKER




REAR SPEAKER





all Rowen Speaker are bi-active.... sounds simply great...

SUBWOOFER THE BEAST



Subwoofer SVS PB12-Plus/2





TV, SOURCES



Hitachi 42PD7200 (HD ready... of course... :-)





Rotel RSP-1066



Denon DVD-3930,

so... thanks for this forum, it's simply great...

:-) greez T69

[sirbogey]

love your setup, very nice. Are you looking to upgrade to a bigger screen?

[t69]

hello,

thanks for your feedback... and yes one of my next steps would be the upgrade of a bigger screen... a 60 hd-plasma would be nice :-)

:-) T69

[rickyo]

Nice room T69 esp with the colorfull accent pieces :T X really marks the spot 8)

[nyny]

Nice setup T69. I really like what you done with your room, modern yet homie. :T

[>>Angel<<]

My humble HT setup.

Guys,


I finally managed to setup my new HT configuration; see the attached pictures. I am quite curious what you think of it;-)

Regards,
Angelo

[PewterTA]

T69, beautiful setup!!! That SVS is a beast, gotta love it sitting there looking like it's ready to hurt someone. lol

Angelo, the setup looks good, definitely some nice equipment there. Have you tried pulling the speakers out from the back wall a little bit and adding a little bit of a toe in on the speakers, might help imaging with it...

[t69]

@ PewterTA,

thanks... and YES the SVS is a beast, a monster :T

:-) T69

[style]

set just moved

I send a first imaging from a moved set....
[IMG]


Omar
(sorry for the quality)

[PewterTA]

Looks good Omar, I like the quality of the last picture, makes it look like it's from the early 1900s... ha ha :T

Just curious, do you ever use your fireplace? If so, does the heat effect the speakers being so close (which makes me guess that you probably don't use it)...

[style]

set

@PewterTA,

the complet room is 10meter long and 5,5 wide.
(but only the half + = 6 meter ca. for thy HT system)
in a corner fireplace, from the B&W703 left to the 703 right i have 3 meter ca.
from the plasma to the my place(armchair) i have a good 3,5 meter.
(the speakers are really a little to much turned....
You have right, but the photo don't indicate the reality. All see attached..

I have the replace the 703 with a new 803s (703 going to the rear) and come in a week Rotel Rb1092 for drive the 803s / main speaker
that a fireplace.

Omar
p.s.: I have moved the system from a month ca. and i have much to make...
I hope that do you really like my system (when all is at the right position)
and you don't lauch from my)

[jusdrink]

New member

Newbie here. just got my new rsp-1068 along with a rb-1080 along with a few other things. does anyone know what the current version of the rsp-1068. mine says 1.2.5

[jusdrink]

hey rotel fans

i need speakers to complete my ht system room is about 15x16 powering will be done by a rb-1080 and rsp-1068 by rotel and an athem mca30, right now i have polk audio rti 70,csi30,fxi30 and to polk subs. looking at paradigm studios 60,100s or b&w 700 series. any info will help thanks,

[Blindamood]

jusdrink...I keep looking at your posts, and I don't see any pictures in there! :W

Might want to post questions in a different thread.

[jusdrink]

my setup

Some Rotel stuff

[Blindamood]

does anyone know what the current version of the rsp-1068. mine says 1.2.5

Nice setup...thanks for posting the pic. I believe 1.2.5 is the latest, so you should be in good shape. It's not posted on the Rotel web site (for whatever reason), but I received it from customer support not too long ago to update mine.

[style]

New Rb1092

Just placed.....

[IMG]
I have sell my DVD3910 silver and now i wait a 3930 in black+ HD DVD EX1 Toshiba
(the new 803s front coming in half month)

I have to deceid the right place from the all set. (at the moment is only for
make a check all is very fine (rb1092 very very fine atomic-bomb)

Sorry but I have not much time for my system placing "at the top" (cables,...)
and the photo quanlity is not so good....
Omar

[twitch54]

A small system I have in the living room, RCD-1072 feeding a Jolida 302B out to a pair of Totem Arro's.

[TLRules]

Here's the Surround System I put together for my computer :


Toshiba TheatreWide 30" HD LCD TV
B&W 600-S3 (fronts)
B&W LCR60-S3 (center)

Rotel RSX-1067

B&W LM-1 (rear)

B&W ASW650

[Club1820]

A small system I have in the living room, RCD-1072 feeding a Jolida 302B out to a pair of Totem Arro's.

Tanqueray & Bombay, Mmmmm. Thirsty!

[jusdrink]

just got a rcd-1072 and loving it!!! and jus bought sum paradigm studio 100v4 woo hoo but waiting patiently for them... been about a week now....