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Jac Hawk
16-10-2015, 11:51
Well i haven't posted for a long while, so an update is probably past due. I've moved over to Bolton mainly to be closer to my family, but also for work and my new place just wasn't big enough to house my old system, so i've sold or gave a lot of it away, i still have a few bits that folks on here can have gratis, but i'll do a separate post for that.

So the dark side, is built round a Bose Acoustimas 10 series V 5.1 speaker system and a new Yamaha RX-V777 media amp, the sound is ok not as good as my old speakers but i really did need the space, my main gripe is that the sub is a bit too bassy but i'm sure i'll sort it out in due course. The amp is a lovely piece of kit and links nicely with both my phone and laptop over my home wireless network, and the bonus is that the amp has a phono input so my turntable still gets a bit of use. Anyway here is a pic of the setup.

Ohh and i am ashamed of my reckless disregard of audio quality when choosing my new system, but my new flat is small, really really small
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/IMG_0228.jpg
http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/IMG_0235.jpg
Marco
16-10-2015, 11:57
Hi Mike,

Long time no hear! Nice seeing you check in again, and hope you are well :)

Interesting about your system, but your pics aren't showing up (at least not for me)...

Marco.
brian2957
16-10-2015, 12:06
Nor me :)
Macca
16-10-2015, 12:16
Hi Mike

Good to see you back. Bolton eh? Well, I suppose it could be worse.... ;)
Jac Hawk
16-10-2015, 14:21
True, it could have been Leigh
Ali Tait
16-10-2015, 14:29
Hi Mike, nice to see you around again. :-)
Marco
16-10-2015, 16:10
Last edited by Jac Hawk; Today at 15:49. Reason: picture didn't upload...


...and it still hasn't ;)

Use Imageshack or Photobucket, mate, instead of this iCloud thingy you're trying to do.

Marco.
Jac Hawk
09-11-2015, 23:03
sorted
Macca
10-11-2015, 19:01
Looks great. And you've got a serving hatch in the wall that links through to the bridge of the Starship Enterprise. ;)

Seriously, though, very tidy.
Jac Hawk
10-11-2015, 19:15
Aye a fair bit of work involved in hiding all the bloody wires, thats the main drawback with home cinema set ups, that and you need to go down the Bose route unless you have a very big room and no wife. Seriously though it actually sounds a lot better than i hoped it would, i know real hifi lovers just hate Bose to the core, i was one of them, but the speakers are good quality and once you tame the bass (which takes time) it kicks out some good results.
RichB
10-11-2015, 20:07
Looking good Mike. Nice to see you round again.

R
Marco
10-11-2015, 21:53
Glad you've managed to get the picture up, Mike - looking good, mate! Like your taste in TV shows :thumbsup:

So is that you finally settled now, therefore we can expect you to hang out here as a regular, like you once did? Or is this just another fleeting visit...? The reason I mention it is because you've been missed :)

Wish we could also get Reid Malenfant back...

Marco.
Jac Hawk
10-11-2015, 22:46
Glad you've managed to get the picture up, Mike - looking good, mate! Like your taste in TV shows :thumbsup:

So is that you finally settled now, therefore we can expect you to hang out here as a regular, like you once did? Or is this just another fleeting visit...? The reason I mention it is because you've been missed :)

Wish we could also get Reid Malenfant back...

Marco.

Yes my place is a soap free, jeremy kyle free zone, and i'm finally settled in thankfully, through the warmer months i'm doing a lot of fishing, however that said expect to see more of me on the good ole AOS
struth
10-11-2015, 22:55
Yes my place is a soap free, jeremy kyle free zone, and i'm finally settled in thankfully, through the warmer months i'm doing a lot of fishing, however that said expect to see more of me on the good ole AOS

you need soap:eyebrows:
Marco
10-11-2015, 22:58
Yes my place is a soap free, jeremy kyle free zone, and i'm finally settled in thankfully, through the warmer months i'm doing a lot of fishing, however that said expect to see more of me on the good ole AOS

Quality. Look forward to it! :thumbsup:

Marco.
RichB
10-11-2015, 23:01
Glad you've managed to get the picture up, Mike - looking good, mate! Like your taste in TV shows :thumbsup:

So is that you finally settled now, therefore we can expect you to hang out here as a regular, like you once did? Or is this just another fleeting visit...? The reason I mention it is because you've been missed :)

Wish we could also get Reid Malenfant back...

Marco.

+1 both Mike and Mark were kind to me as a new member here and are well regarded.
Jac Hawk
10-11-2015, 23:17
+1 both Mike and Mark were kind to me as a new member here and are well regarded.

Got a proper lump in my throat, all i can say is

[IMG]http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x273/imageking79/ChunkGoonies.jpg (http://s182.photobucket.com/user/imageking79/media/ChunkGoonies.jpg.html)[/Iyou guys.
Andrei
11-11-2015, 08:17
Got a proper lump in my throat, all i can say is

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Upgrading should not be limited to Hi-Fi - think dentist.
Spectral Morn
11-11-2015, 08:36
Welcome back Mike, nice to see you back.