Reference System 3: Tom Andry
Main features include Aperion Audio's Verus Grand Towers, Center and Bookshelf speakers for full surround duties. For reference, we keep on hand Emotiva's highly acclaimed ERD-1s for di-pole/bi-pole reference. Of course the Axiom EP500 subwoofer - one of the nicer subwoofers we've measured to date - fills out the bottom end nicely with the Aperion Audio Bravus II 12D lending a helping hand. A Squeezebox Duet server allows for audio streaming from computers and the Internet. Recent additions include Emotiva Audio's RSP-1, RPA-1, and Denon's DVD-3910 for testing high end speakers and Seymour AV's Ice Block Amplifies for powering the mains. In the future components in this system are likely to be somewhat "fluid" as Tom heads up many flat panel, speaker, and Media Center PC reviews. The room has recently been converted to a front projection system with Da-Lite universal mount and screen. Reference projector has not be determined yet.
Hardware | Description | Manufacturer’s Website |
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Da-Lite Tensioned Cosmopolitan Electrol
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Projection Screen |
Da-Lite |
Da-Lite UPM-1 Review Forthcoming |
Universal Projector Mount | Da-Lite |
Denon AVR-2307CI |
Receiver |
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Sanus DVF49 Review |
AV Stand | Sanus |
Seymour AV 500w Ice Block Amplifiers (x2) |
Monoblock Amps Powering Main Speakers |
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Aperion Audio Verus Grand Towers |
Reference Floorstanding Speakers |
Aperion Audio |
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Center Review |
Reference Center Channel |
Aperion Audio |
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Bookshelf Review |
Reference Bookshelf Speaker |
Aperion Audio |
Emotiva
ERD-1 |
Reference Surround Speakers |
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Aperion Audio Bravus II 12D Review |
600 watt 12" powered subwoofer |
Aperion Audio |
Axiom EP500 |
500 watt 12" powered subwoofer |
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2-Channel Test Gear |
Reference Audio Series |
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Oppo DV-970HD |
DVD Player |
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Sound Panels |
Do-It-Yourself |
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Auralex Room Analysis Plus |
Acoustical Consulting and Room Tuning |
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GiK TriTraps |
Corner Bass Traps |
GiK Acoustics |
Blue Jeans Cable |
Analogue & Speaker Cables |
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Impact Acoustics Cables |
Digital Cables |
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APC H15/H10 |
Surge Protection/Power Conditioning |
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Squeezebox Duet |
Media Streaming |
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Oppo HM-31 |
HDMI Switch |
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Bass Management |
Pics and Photos
Here are some interior shots of Reference System 3 which feature the custom-made acoustical panels and theater chairs. These panels provide some acoustical absorption where needed down to ~250Hz and help tame the room, providing a more even frequency response. Note - these pictures are a bit old but the panels shown are still in use. There will be updated pictures and information including a description of the room acoustics and tuning in an upcoming article.