Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Zakalwe's Monitor System
IP Address: 58.172.65.137	Last Update: February 27, 2009 at 21:01:31
Amplifier:	Panasonic SA-XR45
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Von Schwiekert VR4 series 1
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Panasonic DVD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Oracle now retired
Other Source(s):	PC which is the main source.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Single strand copper.
Room Size (LxWxH):	7m x 5m x 2.3m
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpeted, some wall hangings, lots of curtains. Solid structure but with wooden floor.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eclectic, mostly 'popular', King Crimson, The Eagles, Miles Davis, Fila Brazillia, Dolly Parton, Gene Clark etc. I really like good singers in any genre. Mahler & other orchestral does get a listen now & then, as well as some big bands.
System Goals/Comments:	Primary Goal: Not to limit my taste. Enough power to deliver Dream Theater, enough delicacy to enjoy Rickie Lee Jones.
System Strengths:	Forceful, transparent, versatile. Relatively unfatigueing. I like music a lot, it's on when I'm home.
System Weaknesses:	Cool to cold. Mumbly midbass on some discs. Room treatment would probably improve. I've heard these speakers sound crisper & more controlled in other rooms. Imaging less than perfect, not as dynamic in the highs as I'd like.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 127cm Plasma
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DVD player, PC.
Comments on HT System:	Stereo is fine, room does not encourage more speakers.