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grilles that is. I've finally finished my HT "remodel": wall mounted plasma, new av and speaker stands, PC connection, new blue leather sectional and turntable. And much thanks to bray for the VP150 grille.
Before:
After:
Equipment:
Equipment list:
Axiom M22's, VP150, 2 x QS8's
Hsu VTF2
Panny 6UY 42" EDTV plasma
Pioneer 45TX
Proscan VCR
Denon 2200
HD DirecTivo via DVI
Pioneer PL-117D turntable w/ Ortoton OMB10 cartridge
Nintendo Gamecube via component
iPod 20GB via RCA
old P4 desktop via VGA and USB audio to 45TX
Viewpoint IR keyboard
Harmony 688
Salamander twin
Possible upgrades: Mac mini and tube amp.
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wow...that's quite an improvement. Very nice looking setup you've got there.
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Much mo' betta! ![](/boards/images/icons/smile.gif) Looks great! Do you notice any change in the sound of your system?
Jack
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is that stinger speaker wire youre using?
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That's a very nice improvement,looking good.
Rick
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Sorry it took so long to get the grill there, ![](/boards/images/icons/blush.gif) and I'm surprised it made it there in one piece.
The system looks GREAT!
Thanks for the tunes.
LIFE IS SHORT. DON'T BE A DICK.
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Thanks everyone. I figured I spent all the money to get a good system, might as well make it look good too.
Yeah, got the grille and the couch on the same day. Nice delivery day.
Actually, the speakers sound better w/ the FMS16's. I have more options to change the positioning and the imaging has improved. The center imaging is a little better, I only wish I had a way to move it higher but I'm limited by the Salamander height. However, I had to compromise on the surrounds, they are a little forward vs being backward from before. My mounting options were limited, but the QS8's still impress me even in the new config.
Last edited by oldskoolboarder; 05/08/05 08:31 PM.
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The black grills look much much better IMO.
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I have the Beech with gold grilles, but the only grilles I leave on are the top and bottom on the QSes... helps them blend while protecting the top woofer from dust.
If fact, after a cursory look & listen, a buddy said "these put out incredible bass for just, what, two 1" tweeters?"
Bren R.
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