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K-Bob's K-Bob's cheap vintage-esqe A/V System
IP Address: 72.47.42.9	Last Update: January 15, 2012 at 12:36:28
Amplifier:	Harman Kardon HK6500 70w integrated (1991)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	N/A
Speakers:	KEF C-25 Mini Monitors (1990) -on sand-filled Sanus stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SLV-D380P DVD/VCR combo (2007) Pioneer PD-F505 25 disk CD changer (1996)
Other Source(s):	Roku XD (2011)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	speaker: 16ga RadioShack wire, shotgunned DVD Video: Monster 700LV component video cable DVD Audio: Monster Interlink 100 VCR A/V: Recoton Gold A/V w/ coax video Roku: Generic HDMI PC: Generic HDMI TV out to HK: generic miniplug to RCA CD changer: Recoton Gold
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Tripp-Lite Super 7 surge protector
Tweaks:	Felt pads over the tweeter surrounds. Speakers upside down.
Room Size (LxWxH):	13' 5" x 14' 6" x 6' 7"
Room Comments/Treatments:	The system is in the basement family room with carpet and low ceiling with commercial acoustical tile.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	TV, movies
System Goals/Comments:	The goal is to have decent sounding music and A/V.
System Strengths:	1. Cheap 2. Decent audio with the Pioneer changer.
System Weaknesses:	1. Cheap
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	LG 32" 720p LCD (2011)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	HK6500 70w integrated (1991)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony SLV-D380 DVD/VCR combo (2007) =progressive scan 480p DVD & Hi-Fi VCR Roku XD (2011) Laptops
Other HT Gear:	Radio Shack A/V switch box for video game switching
Comments on HT System:	Overall I am satisfied with it as-is. Very good video quality. (480p DVD and 1080p Roku - on 720p TV) Sounds better than you might expect. Would love to have the KEF subwoofer modules for my speakers! Might add surround someday, maybe.
URL Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kparris1970/sets/72157601602884755/