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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 6, 2014 19:47:14 GMT 1, I would personally like to publicly thank Lesson1 for his PM's and wise words on this subject.
I beta tested the input on my neighbour who confirmed that in principle what he advised could be done and now we are on the case.
Will be working from home over the next couple of weeks, re-engaging with music.
I would personally like to publicly thank Lesson1 for his PM's and wise words on this subject.
I beta tested the input on my neighbour who confirmed that in principle what he advised could be done and now we are on the case.
Will be working from home over the next couple of weeks, re-engaging with music.
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The Origin
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Show us your HIFI System, by The Origin on Jan 11, 2014 15:14:09 GMT 1, Have had the sonos installed for a few days now and absolutely loving it! Has made listening to all my music so much easier and more enjoyable. Thanks for all the tips in this thread
Have had the sonos installed for a few days now and absolutely loving it! Has made listening to all my music so much easier and more enjoyable. Thanks for all the tips in this thread
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Warm Gun
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Show us your HIFI System, by Warm Gun on Jan 11, 2014 18:32:11 GMT 1, I'm still enjoying my Sonos too, I'm amazed by the depth and range of the sound, I'm literally hearing things in my music that I've never heard before.
I'm still enjoying my Sonos too, I'm amazed by the depth and range of the sound, I'm literally hearing things in my music that I've never heard before.
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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 18:41:20 GMT 1, Next question, what are the preferred headphones for listening to Ipod when out and about?
Why do apple sell ipod's with such shite headphones?
Next question, what are the preferred headphones for listening to Ipod when out and about? Why do apple sell ipod's with such shite headphones? |
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gardenerben
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Show us your HIFI System, by gardenerben on Jan 11, 2014 18:48:17 GMT 1, SoundMAGIC E10 excellent for the money ยฃ35 ish.
I have struggled in the past with comfort of in-ear headphones but the Comply foam ear tips really do make a difference, also add some noise cancelling. Seems crazy money for a bit of foam but I would buy again.
Good service from this company in the past www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/
SoundMAGIC E10 excellent for the money ยฃ35 ish. I have struggled in the past with comfort of in-ear headphones but the Comply foam ear tips really do make a difference, also add some noise cancelling. Seems crazy money for a bit of foam but I would buy again. Good service from this company in the past www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/ |
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Show us your HIFI System, by dotdot on Jan 11, 2014 19:36:06 GMT 1, Next question, what are the preferred headphones for listening to Ipod when out and about? Why do apple sell ipod's with such s**te headphones?
Buy a pair of Bose qc15.(headphones)
You'll never look back..trust me.
Next question, what are the preferred headphones for listening to Ipod when out and about? Why do apple sell ipod's with such s**te headphones? Buy a pair of Bose qc15.(headphones) You'll never look back..trust me. |
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Klow
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Show us your HIFI System, by Klow on Jan 11, 2014 19:51:07 GMT 1, Loving my new Sonos Play 5! Amazing sound, and the app integrates really well with most of the popular streaming music services. My only gripe is I wish there was native support for Google Play. I found a third party app (Macronos) that integrates with Google Play so its not a big deal. I will be adding a few Play 1 or 3's in the bedrooms. Thanks again to this thread!
Loving my new Sonos Play 5! Amazing sound, and the app integrates really well with most of the popular streaming music services. My only gripe is I wish there was native support for Google Play. I found a third party app (Macronos) that integrates with Google Play so its not a big deal. I will be adding a few Play 1 or 3's in the bedrooms. Thanks again to this thread!
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Show us your HIFI System, by jusdeep on Jan 11, 2014 19:51:46 GMT 1, I had two pair of Shure E2C's which lasted me 5 years or more with heavy use and was very impressed in build and sound quality for the money. Recently I upgraded to Shure SE530 PHT's. I was a little sceptical about how much better the sound quality could be for the extra money, but very pleasantly surprised. I've tried a few Bose, B&O, Grado, Sennheiser and these beat anything else out there hands down including the ones mentioned above. Depends what you're after really, comfort, style, sound, price?
I had two pair of Shure E2C's which lasted me 5 years or more with heavy use and was very impressed in build and sound quality for the money. Recently I upgraded to Shure SE530 PHT's. I was a little sceptical about how much better the sound quality could be for the extra money, but very pleasantly surprised. I've tried a few Bose, B&O, Grado, Sennheiser and these beat anything else out there hands down including the ones mentioned above. Depends what you're after really, comfort, style, sound, price?
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Show us your HIFI System, by Manty on Jan 11, 2014 20:33:10 GMT 1, i've got the B&W zeppelin air (I may have said this before?)
It rocks, does my phone and mac book, plus i can use head phone socket to TV
I have some big fuck off b&w floor standers that have been relegated to a dark corner as the zeppelin has taken over. oh yeah, they had to be disconnected as i firmly believe the neighbours would have hit me on the back of the head with a big bit of wood if i had left them plugged in.
zeppelin is better than all your shite ;-)
i've got the B&W zeppelin air (I may have said this before?)
It rocks, does my phone and mac book, plus i can use head phone socket to TV
I have some big fuck off b&w floor standers that have been relegated to a dark corner as the zeppelin has taken over. oh yeah, they had to be disconnected as i firmly believe the neighbours would have hit me on the back of the head with a big bit of wood if i had left them plugged in.
zeppelin is better than all your shite ;-)
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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 20:42:19 GMT 1, Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there?
I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled....
Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there?
I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled....
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maroom
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Show us your HIFI System, by maroom on Jan 11, 2014 22:26:46 GMT 1, Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there? I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled....
The should work well on the bike with the extra large remote buttons.
However despite them being 9-months in and still going strong. I wouldn't be surprised if they suffer the same fate as most modern headphones and break after 2-years-ish.
Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there? I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled.... I'm currently on and would recommend the Klipsch Image S4i Rugged. The should work well on the bike with the extra large remote buttons. However despite them being 9-months in and still going strong. I wouldn't be surprised if they suffer the same fate as most modern headphones and break after 2-years-ish. |
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Show us your HIFI System, by darwin on Jan 11, 2014 22:37:56 GMT 1, SoundMAGIC E10 excellent for the money ยฃ35 ish. I have struggled in the past with comfort of in-ear headphones but the Comply foam ear tips really do make a difference, also add some noise cancelling. Seems crazy money for a bit of foam but I would buy again. Good service from this company in the past www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/
SoundMAGIC E10 excellent for the money ยฃ35 ish. I have struggled in the past with comfort of in-ear headphones but the Comply foam ear tips really do make a difference, also add some noise cancelling. Seems crazy money for a bit of foam but I would buy again. Good service from this company in the past www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/+1 Really great value for money |
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Show us your HIFI System, by curiousgeorge on Jan 11, 2014 23:25:17 GMT 1, Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there? I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled.... 
Thanks for the response, I was after opinions on in ear - as I use them when I go bike training (I know, but I'm on country roads...). Maybe I should've put a 'less than ยฃ100 caveat' in there? I bought a relatively expensive set of Sennheiser but they got mangled.... Save them for the turbo trainer in my honest opinion. On country roads? then listen to the sounds of the country as a welcome break from the sounds of you know who |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 8:52:52 GMT 1, Cheers all, food for thought. Need to listen to music or you can hear the occasional native of Essex countryside.
Their welcome call is 'wankaaaaaaaa' as they lean impossibly far out of their Fiesta ZetecS......
Cheers all, food for thought. Need to listen to music or you can hear the occasional native of Essex countryside.
Their welcome call is 'wankaaaaaaaa' as they lean impossibly far out of their Fiesta ZetecS......
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kel
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Show us your HIFI System, by kel on Jan 13, 2014 15:08:23 GMT 1, Got the Sonos Play 5 installed and Running on Friday absolutely love it thanks everybody on here for the advice. Opted for "Run Dmc - Raising Hell" to kick it off with and the sound quality was far better than I expected. Have a feeling the neighbours might be getting pissed off with me soon. Already looking at a Sonos Play 1 for the Kitchen and as suggested a WD my cloud.
Got the Sonos Play 5 installed and Running on Friday absolutely love it thanks everybody on here for the advice. Opted for "Run Dmc - Raising Hell" to kick it off with and the sound quality was far better than I expected. Have a feeling the neighbours might be getting pissed off with me soon. Already looking at a Sonos Play 1 for the Kitchen and as suggested a WD my cloud.
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Show us your HIFI System, by searchandrescue on Jan 13, 2014 16:42:54 GMT 1, Got the Sonos Play 5 installed and Running on Friday absolutely love it thanks everybody on here for the advice. Opted for "Run Dmc - Raising Hell" to kick it off with and the sound quality was far better than I expected. Have a feeling the neighbours might be getting pissed off with me soon. Already looking at a Sonos Play 1 for the Kitchen and as suggested a WD my cloud.
Got the Sonos Play 5 installed and Running on Friday absolutely love it thanks everybody on here for the advice. Opted for "Run Dmc - Raising Hell" to kick it off with and the sound quality was far better than I expected. Have a feeling the neighbours might be getting pissed off with me soon. Already looking at a Sonos Play 1 for the Kitchen and as suggested a WD my cloud. +1 Enjoy! |
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Show us your HIFI System, by galaxyq on Jan 13, 2014 19:57:57 GMT 1, The Play 1 is an impressive product for the size. We've got a few pairs in bigger spaces, but the best one is hidden in our bathroom closet, plugged into the shaver outlet. Brilliant place to have the tunes.
I sometimes sound like a marketing rep for Sonos. But as a product it's about the only thing I can think of that has exceeded expectations. Wildly. It's a good bit of kit that has us playing music, everywhere, all the time. Great stuff.
The Play 1 is an impressive product for the size. We've got a few pairs in bigger spaces, but the best one is hidden in our bathroom closet, plugged into the shaver outlet. Brilliant place to have the tunes.
I sometimes sound like a marketing rep for Sonos. But as a product it's about the only thing I can think of that has exceeded expectations. Wildly. It's a good bit of kit that has us playing music, everywhere, all the time. Great stuff.
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howies
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Show us your HIFI System, by howies on Jan 18, 2014 6:19:48 GMT 1, After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it
After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Argiebaji on Jan 18, 2014 9:14:41 GMT 1, After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it
Wow! When's the party!
After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it Wow! When's the party! |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Lesson1 on Jan 18, 2014 10:42:24 GMT 1, The Play 1 is an impressive product for the size.ย We've got a few pairs in bigger spaces, but the best one is hidden in our bathroom closet, plugged into the shaver outlet.ย Brilliant place to have the tunes.ย I sometimes sound like a marketing rep for Sonos.ย But as a product it's about the only thing I can think of that has exceeded expectations.ย Wildly.ย It's a good bit of kit that has us playing music, everywhere, all the time.ย Great stuff.ย
Awesome, out of interest what plug situation did you use for the shave socket? Just an adaptor?
The Play 1 is an impressive product for the size.ย We've got a few pairs in bigger spaces, but the best one is hidden in our bathroom closet, plugged into the shaver outlet.ย Brilliant place to have the tunes.ย I sometimes sound like a marketing rep for Sonos.ย But as a product it's about the only thing I can think of that has exceeded expectations.ย Wildly.ย It's a good bit of kit that has us playing music, everywhere, all the time.ย Great stuff.ย Awesome, out of interest what plug situation did you use for the shave socket? Just an adaptor? |
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Show us your HIFI System, by galaxyq on Jan 18, 2014 10:43:30 GMT 1, Don't underestimate the wife factor. These things are so easy and intuitive to use that she'll ask you to be buying more. When the heck has that happened with electronics?
We've had classic stereo systems our entire lives. For 25 years the process hasn't changed: turn on the amp, select the CD input, press play on the CD remote. She couldn't figure that out ever, regardless of the amp, cd player, remote, location, speakers, etc.
I'd say within 5 minutes of downloading the Sonos controller for her she was zipping her way around and hasn't stopped (an aside: the controller is the worst part of the Sonos experience IMHO; an upgrade is surely coming). It was her idea to get one for the bathroom!
So men, if you want permission to upgrade your stereo, very quietly buy a bit of Sonos kit. Pretty soon you'll have them everywhere, and she'll think it was her idea!
Don't underestimate the wife factor. These things are so easy and intuitive to use that she'll ask you to be buying more. When the heck has that happened with electronics?
We've had classic stereo systems our entire lives. For 25 years the process hasn't changed: turn on the amp, select the CD input, press play on the CD remote. She couldn't figure that out ever, regardless of the amp, cd player, remote, location, speakers, etc.
I'd say within 5 minutes of downloading the Sonos controller for her she was zipping her way around and hasn't stopped (an aside: the controller is the worst part of the Sonos experience IMHO; an upgrade is surely coming). It was her idea to get one for the bathroom!
So men, if you want permission to upgrade your stereo, very quietly buy a bit of Sonos kit. Pretty soon you'll have them everywhere, and she'll think it was her idea!
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galaxyq
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Show us your HIFI System, by galaxyq on Jan 18, 2014 10:48:25 GMT 1, Yup. 39p from Tesco. The units are all 110-220v. Alternatively you can change the cord, but the Play1 has an 90 degree angled connector so it sits flush which I guess would be hard to find.
Yup. 39p from Tesco. The units are all 110-220v. Alternatively you can change the cord, but the Play1 has an 90 degree angled connector so it sits flush which I guess would be hard to find.
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howies
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Show us your HIFI System, by howies on Jan 18, 2014 23:53:24 GMT 1, After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it Wow! When's the party!
It's been everyday lately
After reading here first about Sonos I decided last week to buy a couple of play3's , I was blown away firstly by how simple it was to set up straight out of the box, I had my favourite radio, iTunes and pandora playing straight of my iPhone, it is something I have wanted but didn't know where to start, secondly the sound was amazing so crisp and clear, I do like a little more base but after the wife got to enjoy it from her phone I have been afforded the luxury to buy the Sub which although expensive is a piece of art in its self, not content with that as I have had some Niles outdoor speakers laying around so picked up a connect amp and wired them up and now have awesome sounds outside as well, best investment in a while ? love it Wow! When's the party! It's been everyday lately |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Coach on Jan 23, 2014 22:33:07 GMT 1, Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc
ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine!
And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!)
Let the jealousy begin!! ;-)
Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine! And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!) Let the jealousy begin!! ;-) |
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Show us your HIFI System, by searchandrescue on Jan 24, 2014 1:18:49 GMT 1, Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine! And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!) Let the jealousy begin!! ;-)
Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine! And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!) Let the jealousy begin!! ;-) Oh yeah! Stereo envy! |
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Show us your HIFI System, by Deleted on Jan 24, 2014 1:55:20 GMT 1, Nice radio coach.
Nice radio coach.
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astrobboy
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Show us your HIFI System, by astrobboy on Jan 24, 2014 9:45:47 GMT 1, Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc
Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc This exact model was my first ever stereo. Ah the memories. |
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Show us your HIFI System, by randomname on Jan 24, 2014 16:56:23 GMT 1, Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine! And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!) Let the jealousy begin!! ;-)
Nice. But how do you play your 8-tracks?
Beat this then, with all your talk of wireless, boxes connecting, sonos etc ยฃ30 from the recycling centre. Does me just fine! And.... even better in the kitchen (bit grubby - have cleaned it now, since I saw the picture - looks top of the range now!!) Let the jealousy begin!! ;-) Nice. But how do you play your 8-tracks? |
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Show us your HIFI System, by BrotherBern on Jan 24, 2014 18:40:57 GMT 1, Nice wireless
Nice wireless
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