My setup 7/2022

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Hi folks
Covid days mean more days spent in the den, so I did some tweaking and also updated some gear.

I finally swopped out the JL Audio Subs, I've owned four of them, but I've decided to return to SVS and updated my system too.
Also swopped the rear surrounds for a newer generation of the Silver FX.




Living room TV:
https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2021/12/sony-x85j-85-tv-review.html
Sony X85J LED TV
Denon Heos Bar with subwoofer
Denon Heos Bar Review
Sony BDP 6500 


My Den:
Sony ZD9 75"
(Sony TV review)
Denon AVC X8500H
(Denon AVC X8500H review)
Dynaudio Confidence 1 Platinum
( Dynaudio C1 Platinum Review )
Sony UDP 1000 ES
(Sony UBP 1100ES Review )
Dynaudio Confidence C1 and Centre Platinum front and centre
Dynaudio Special 40 side surround
Dynaudio Special 40 review
Monitor Audio Silver FX (Gen 6) in dipole mode for rear surrounds
SVS PC 2000 Pro
(https://peteswrite.blogspot.com/2020/02/jl-audio-e112-review.html)
ArtNovion Corner Bass trap
(https://www.artnovion.com/product-categories/3-bass-trap/products/390-bass-trap-corner-range)
Anthony Gallo A'Diva for ceiling Atmos placement
QED XT Revelations for front and centre speakers
QED Micro speaker cable for the surrounds
Monoprice Premium Cables from 4k players to amp and onwards to the TV
Audioquest Snake subwoofer cable 
Blue Jean subwoofer cable
Wireworld Oasis 6 & 7 Interconnects
Wireworld Oasis 6 power cables
Assorted Xindak, PS Audio and other power cables
MK wall power sockets
PS Audio Juice Bar
Rhodium Right Angle Plug adapters for USA power cables
Auralex subdude platform and Mopads under centre speaker




4 ceiling Atmos speakers - running as Front and Back Heights






- Anthony Gallo A'Divas ceiling mounted - there are wooden struts within with rockwool







As for electronic noise. Well the current to my den comes direct from the mains. One solid copper line to the room. All the power sockets use a single DB. The other stuff like switches, aircon, lights etc use a separate DB..



Banana sockets cut into the wall






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Comments

  1. FlyboyJack23 September 2022 at 19:23

    Hi Pete, I'm considering ceiling atmos speakers for my future BTO and I'm wondering about the logistics around it. What are the steps required to mount ceiling speakers? Like do I find a contractor for the wiring etc? What is roughly the estimated installation costs for 4x atmos ceiling speakers, excluding the price of speakers? Thanks!

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