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  1. Kenny Li

    Denon AVR 3805 Multi light

    Actually, I found it on this forum posted by Chuck Kent: "Re: your question on the Multi light, the 3803 can be set as a 2nd zone or multi-room source. Or, you change change the Multi light to Rec which will then let you record one source from the tape output jacks and listen to another at the...
  2. Kenny Li

    Denon AVR 3805 Multi light

    I have the same problem. Read on another forum that it does not go off even though the manual says it does. According to the post, it is something misprinted in the manual.
  3. Kenny Li

    DVD / CD Player

    Thanks! Just one more question. Is there any benefit to get a DVD player to specifically play DVDs and another CD player to specifically play CDs? Or is it better to pool my money together to get a good DVD player to play both?
  4. Kenny Li

    DVD / CD Player

    Hi, I'm new to HT and am setting up my system. Right now, I'm looking at: Denon AVR 3803 KEF Q9C I'm looking for a DVD Player and a CD Player. Should I get both a DVD Player and then a CD Player or will a DVD/CD Player work? How are the Denons? DVD 3800 or DVD 2900? Any suggestions on...
  5. Kenny Li

    KEF Speakers

    Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has any comments on KEF speakers? I'm looking at the Q7 for my mains. Thanks, Kenny
  6. Kenny Li

    Satellites or B&W?

    Thanks for your comments. The B&W setup I'm looking at is: B&W DM603 S3 x 2 (Main) B&W LCR60 S3 (Center) B&W DM600 S3 x 2 (Rear) B&W ASW675 (Subwoofer) No, my wife/fiancee is not my designer, but we both do want to listen to his input so that we don't make our living room too...
  7. Kenny Li

    Satellites or B&W?

    Hi all, I'm sure most of you have already read my previous posts, but anyway, I'm trying to set up a HT setup in my 350 sq. ft. living/dining room. I pretty much decided to get B&Ws, but my designer suggested that I consider more "discrete" speakers instead of the floorstanding B&Ws. Would...
  8. Kenny Li

    Floors 'n Walls

    Hi, I'm new to home theater and am wondering what is the preferred floor and wall material? I have dogs, so I am thinking of using tiles for my floor. Would this be a problem? Thanks, Kenny
  9. Kenny Li

    DVD Players

    Hi, I'm new to HT. I will be buying a HT system for my new apartment and I have a question with regards to the DVD player. How much of a difference is it between a DVD player made by high-end component makers such as Rotel, Denon, etc. vs. those made by normal electronic companies such as...
  10. Kenny Li

    Bose for rears

    I'm thinking of getting everything new. Plus I've also heard that it's better to stick to the same brand and I'm thinking of using B&Ws. Yeah, I'm lucky none of those guys are my friends, so among my friends, I will have a very sweet setup and I won't be pressured into getting too expensive a...
  11. Kenny Li

    Bose for rears

    Thank you all for your ideas. Now that's something I never thought about - in ceiling. I've thought of in wall, but not in ceiling. Does in ceiling work well for surrounds since they'll be aimed down? How is it compared with floorstanding rears? That'll be the perfect solution. Any suggestions...
  12. Kenny Li

    Bose for rears

    Thank you all for your replies. It seems unanimous that I should stay away from using Bose speakers (Acoustimass 3) as my rears. Originally, I thought to use B&W DM600 S3s for my rears, but my interior designer suggested that I hunt for smaller speakers to ceiling mount from a design standpoint...
  13. Kenny Li

    Bose for rears

    Okay, I have read a lot of things about Bose and I really don't want to start another Bose thread, but I have yet to see someone comment on using Bose speakers for surrounds. I've read that Bose are terrible as fronts and centers, but I'm wondering, for their size, would they work as surrounds...
  14. Kenny Li

    How to Breakdown My Budget

    Generally, people still regard made in Japan, US and Europe products higher than China made products. But since more and more products are made in China nowadays, it's really no longer too much of a negative although made in Japan, US and Europe products still carry a slight premium to China...
  15. Kenny Li

    How to Breakdown My Budget

    Hi George, I think that's regular pricing cause that was their first offer and I haven't bargained with them yet. I do know, however, that prices in Hong Kong are very competitive. I'm in the electronic business (even though I know nothing about high-end audio) and I know that prices here in...
  16. Kenny Li

    How's this setup?

    Rich, I just went to the store and they said that the Rotel RSX-1055 is not available in Hong Kong. According to them, it's because it does not have enough power. What do you think? It looks pretty sweet on their website though.
  17. Kenny Li

    How's this setup?

    Thanks Rich. Just one question. It says on the catalog that the Rotel RSX-1055 is a 75x5 receiver. Is that enough if I go for the B&W DM603 S3? I think you're right about the floorstanding speakers. So far, everyone has told me to go for floorstanders, so I think that's what I'll do. Yeah...
  18. Kenny Li

    How's this setup?

    Thanks Stephen. Yes, this is my first dip into HT. After reading everyone's suggestions, I have actually decided to go with: Receiver Denon AVR-3803 Speakers B&W DM603 S3 x 2 (Main) B&W LCR60 S3 (Center) B&W DM600 S3 x 2 (Rear) I will look around more on subwoofers. Actually...
  19. Kenny Li

    Newbie on a Budget

    Thanks Darren. Unfortunately, it's a little difficult to get stuff from eBay here in Hong Kong. I have been looking at the B&W DM600 S3s for my surrounds. That way, I'll be able to keep it in the family. Thanks!
  20. Kenny Li

    How's this setup?

    Sorry about that. Thanks Jack. BTW, this is an awesome forum. It has definitely helped me a great deal.
  21. Kenny Li

    How to Breakdown My Budget

    Currently, the prices I got are: Rotel RSX-1065 HKD 12,500 B&W DM603 S3 HKD 6,750 B&W DM600 S3 HKD 2,250 B&W DM601 S3 HKD 2,800 B&W DM602 S3 HKD 3,380 B&W LCR60 S3 HKD 2,250 B&W LCR600 S3 HKD 3,380 B&W ASW600 HKD 3,380 B&W ASW650 HKD 5,600 B&W ASW675 HKD...
  22. Kenny Li

    How to Breakdown My Budget

    Thanks Dan. As much as I really would like to have the system you suggested (BTW, I really like Parasound Amps) $6,000 really is out of my budget. I posted this elsewhere in this forum, but what do you think of this setup that I came up with? Receiver Rotel RSX-1065 Speakers B&W DM601...
  23. Kenny Li

    How's this setup?

    Alright, thanks to all your help, I've narrowed down my search to: Receiver Rotel RSX-1065 Speakers B&W DM601 S3 x 2 (Main) B&W LCR60 S3 (Center) B&W DM600 S3 x 2 (Rear) B&W ASW600 (Subwoofer) DVD Rotel RDV-1080 What do you guys think? Good enough to get me started? I have a...
  24. Kenny Li

    How to Breakdown My Budget

    Just wondering if there is a "formula" to how much I should spend on my receiver/amp to my speakers? I am looking to spend roughly $4,000 on the receiver/amp and 5 speakers. Is it 50-50? Meaning $2,000 on the receiver/amp and $2,000 on 5 speakers? Thanks. Kenny
  25. Kenny Li

    Newbie on a Budget

    Thanks John, thanks Eric. That helps clarify things, but that also means that I shouldn't slack too much on the surrounds which was my plan. So, it's back to the old drawing board, but at least this time, I have a much clearer picture of what I need. Thank you. Kenny
  26. Kenny Li

    Getting Started

    Thanks Ted. This HT thing is addictive. I keep trying to edge up on my budget and soon, I'm in way over my head. I keep having to slap myslef back to the reality that I only have about $4,000 to spend. You're right, I really need to start listening to systems. Thanks!
  27. Kenny Li

    Newbie on a Budget

    Thanks Danny. That's good advice. Now I've been looking around and back to my question on rear surround speakers. Am I kidding myself using small ceiling mounted speakers? I have yet to see someone offer speakers of that size. Even the ceiling mounted ones I see are pretty huge - nothing I...
  28. Kenny Li

    Getting Started

    Thanks again Graham. Sorry with all the questions, but the more I check out stores, the more I learn, but the more confused I get. Is there a breakdown as to the amount I should spend on receivers/amps to speakers? 50-50? So lost. So many questions. But as frustrating as it is, it is...
  29. Kenny Li

    Newbie on a Budget

    By the way, how would you rank speakers in terms of importance? I was told: 1. Center 2. Mains 3. Subwoofer 4. Surround Thanks, Kenny
  30. Kenny Li

    Newbie on a Budget

    Hello all, I'm new to this home theater thing. I'm currently looking at speakers for a 350 sq. ft. irregular shaped room. It is an open room which includes the living room and the dining room. Don't have an amp picked out yet, but I am looking to set up a system for both movies and music. I...
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