[nitrous]

Originally Posted by Gilead

And looking at the list of items that you have purchased, it looks like you went in for a rear heavy 'loud' system and compromised a bit on the front soundstage. Are you happy with the sound?

Don't go by the cost of the ingredients.
It sounds a lot better than many "audiophile" setups I've come across.
Inspite of having owned two sets of Illusion Electras, this setup really surprised me.
The Kenwood HU should have a lot to do with it.

[Gilead]

Originally Posted by nitrous

Don't go by the cost of the ingredients.
It sounds a lot better than many "audiophile" setups I've come across.
Inspite of having owned two sets of Illusion Electras, this setup really surprised me.
The Kenwood HU should have a lot to do with it.

It looks to me like the high quality mono is driving is a not so great sub. And a not so great 4 ch amp is driving some good quality speakers. I hope to audition this in one of the meets. The HU is super VFM for its price. I am thinking of getting one myself.

[whizzkid_ram]

Originally Posted by Gilead

You have been ripped off on this item. Focal Solid 1 is available for 13K with B&W right here in Chennai. 13K if you know the dealer. 14K otherwise. You have paid close to MRP.

I don't mind actually

Originally Posted by Gilead

And looking at the list of items that you have purchased, it looks like you went in for a rear heavy 'loud' system and compromised a bit on the front soundstage. Are you happy with the sound?

The system ain't that much loud. Though I haven't auditioned even anyone of our bhpian's ICE, I am satisfied with the SQ that my system produces & personal opinion differs.

Originally Posted by nitrous

Don't go by the cost of the ingredients.
It sounds a lot better than many "audiophile" setups I've come across.
Inspite of having owned two sets of Illusion Electras, this setup really surprised me.
The Kenwood HU should have a lot to do with it.

Originally Posted by Gilead

It looks to me like the high quality mono is driving is a not so great sub. And a not so great 4 ch amp is driving some good quality speakers.

I think magic lies in Kenny. Its a fantastic HU.

Originally Posted by Gilead

I hope to audition this in one of the meets.

With pleasure man. You could prolly get me some advice of +ves & -ves after auditioning my system. You could witness lotsa rattles for sure in my swift . Need to damp again.

Originally Posted by Gilead

The HU is super VFM for its price. I am thinking of getting one myself.

The 2010 Kenny lineup products are available here in India. You could easily get the same with B/W.

[Gilead]

Originally Posted by whizzkid_ram

I think magic lies in Kenny. Its a fantastic HU.

Kenwood is indeed fantastic!

Originally Posted by whizzkid_ram

With pleasure man. You could prolly get me some advice of +ves & -ves after auditioning my system. You could witness lotsa rattles for sure in my swift . Need to damp again.

Thank you. I don't know any technicalities behind ICE so I would be the last one to advice you. I just upgraded my ICE and we could do a comparo.

Originally Posted by whizzkid_ram

The 2010 Kenny lineup products are available here in India. You could easily get the same with B/W.

I bought the KDC-X7013U with B&W. Does yours come with multiple display color options?

[whizzkid_ram]

Originally Posted by Gilead

I just upgraded my ICE and we could do a comparo.

Ooh! Seen your ICE thread now. You've got great equipments.

Originally Posted by Gilead

Does yours come with multiple display color options?

Yeah. Its a 2010 model. You could see the HU in the second page of this thread.