Issue 87 Radio Parts Group Newsletter - March 2013

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B&W SPEAKERS BY MIKE SWANN

B&W were probably better known for their 30-ish thousand dollar 800 series Diamond loudspeakers. This speaker was and continues to be known by many, as the world’s best loudspeaker. But I believe B&W are undergoing a reinvention based on one idea – make the world’s best and then copy, adapt and apply the technology to affordable products.

If I had to name their examples of this, I’d name the 685 bookshelf speaker and the CCM362 in-ceiling economy speaker. I know what most reviewers and aficionados are saying – Zeppelin music docks, PV1 subwoofers or maybe even the P3 headphones, but no, I think these are innovations. It’s when B&W takes an ordinary product, applies proprietary technology and makes something incredible.

With the help of B&W, we've managed to set up some special pricing for these 2 very special models. Check it out!

THE B&W SOUNDBAR BY MIKE SWANN

Only a few months ago we wrote about soundbars and their growing popularity. The perfect storm was brewing; thinner, more artistic TVs with the subsequent space constraints leading to an often terrible tinny sound.

Fast forward a few months and the soundbar is finally hugely popular. One Christmas and below our most proud possession sits a soundbar. Unassuming and easy.

The most popular models will “boost” your TVs audio, like the Yamaha YAS101. Add a subwoofer and you have movie models that include the Yamaha YAS201, or YSP models.

But what about real high-fidelity sound?

The best answer I have yet seen is the Panorama 2 from B&W.

Before the Panorama 2, there was the Panorama 1, and it looked very similar, the ideas were the same, and we didn’t sell many. Why write about the second one?

3 reasons...

The most important one is that we have stock that we now need to sell.

Second, the landscape has changed.

Third, the Panorama 2 has been completely reinvented. The controls have a proximity sensor which switches on when you are close. As discreet when you are watching TV or listening to music and illuminated when you need to use them.

The nine drivers are completely new. You have 5 at the front and 2 at either side for surround effects. While it has a couple of bass drivers, it won’t substitute for a sub, so if you can, check out the PV1.

The PV1DW & PV1DB integrate seemlessly to create truly astonishing home theatre systems

The 685 fits effortlessly into any interior, with outstanding hi-fi sound

The YAS101. Stylish design, intuitive operation and exhilarating audio

Scan to find out more about the Panorama 2

SOUNDBAR CODE NUMBER [EX. GST] [INC. GST]

PANORAMA2 01938722 $2000 $2499

SUBWOOFERS CODE NUMBER [EX. GST] [INC. GST]

PV1DW 39810872 $1590 $1899PV1DB 39810873 $1590 $1899

The CCM362 delivers possibly the best audio experience for an economy speaker

SPEAKERS (PAIR) CODE NUMBER [EX. GST] [INC. GST]

CCM362 39818004 $215 $279

SPEAKERS (PAIR) CODE NUMBER [EX. GST] [INC. GST]

685-BA 39819170 $735 $899

Free Freight For Melbourne Metro orders over $99!

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5.1CH FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER PACK INCLUDING SUB260 SUBWOOFER

For our valued customers, we have negotiated a special deal on the Jamo S428HCS6 floorstanding speaker pack (normal RRP $1899) to offer you a value-for-money, high quality, stylish home theatre pack without compromising on audio performance!This speaker pack is the perfect match to run with the your choice of Marantz (or Denon / Yamaha) amplifier / receiver.

Specifications

S428 main speakers

Woofer: 3 x 140mmTweeter: 25mm Dimensions HxWxD (mm): 1070 x 180 x 300Power Long / Short term: 120W / 160W

S420 centre speaker

Woofer: 2 x 89mmTweeter: 25mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 118 x 340 x 125

S420 surround speakers

Woofer: 89mmTweeter: 25mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 215 x 118 x 125

SUB260 subwoofer

Woofer: 203mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 325 x 267 x 469Power: 260W (rated)

S428HCS6 | 39819875

TRADE PRICE [EX. GST] RSP [INC. GST]

1+$949 2+$909 3+ $869 $1199

EVO SERIES

HDMI CABLES

The EVO series HDMI cables are the entry into the Kordz enthusiast’s range of HDMI cables. Available in a range of lengths from 1m through to 5m, the EVO series support the latest audio and video formats up to and including 1080p/60 and 3D, catering for devices such as Blu-ray, HD cable and the latest gaming consoles. Evo is built to last.

SAVE $49

EVOHD0100

$20 1M $25EVOHD0200

SAVE $64

2M $30EVOHD0300

SAVE $79

3M $50EVOHD0500

SAVE $109

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| A BRILLIANT CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE720P HOME THEATRE & GAMING PROJECTOR 3000 LUMENS WXGA

Combining rich, sharp images with full 3D capabilities, the EH-TW550 is an ideal projector for gamers, film enthusiasts and sports fans!

EHTW550 | 43190377


1+ $950 $1099

Due to stock levels and a new model arriving mid-year we have been able to negotiate a deal for theThe KORDZ EVO series HDMI cables; they offer an impressive balance between performance, build quality and economy. Construction is based on optimized flat-cable geometry with solid OFC (Oxygen free copper) conductors for minimal loss and flexibility on shorter lengths with consistency of performance designed to last a lifetime.

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EFPACKYAMAHA | 39817920

Key Features & Specifications

IW606PR | 39819777

Woofer: 165mmTweeter: 25mm DTT Dimensions HxWxD (mm): 325 x 231 x 107Power Long / Short term: 60W / 120W

IW608PR | 39819780

Woofer: 203mmTweeter: 25mm DTTDimensions HxWxD (mm): 375 x 270 x 105Power Long / Short term:80W / 160W

■Decoupled Tweeter Technology that eliminates unwanted vibration ■Hard Conical Cone technology for detailed sound with virtually no distortion ■WaveGuide tweeter faceplate design controls sound pattern for open, dynamic sound ■Center plug to replace traditional dust cap, for cooler, more stable sound reproduction ■A paintable magnetic grille that attaches quickly and blends invisibly in any room

OVER 35% OFFNORMAL RRP $699 PAIR

5.1CH HOME THEATRE PACK 150 SERIESRich sound and networked home entertainment define the YHT-798 home theatre package. Yamaha's 150 Series speakers deliver natural sound ideal for both home theatre and music playback, while the RX-V473 network receiver boasts a host of networking options to satisfy the entertainment needs of the entire family!

7.1CH HOME THEATRE SPEAKERS EF SERIES

The new EF (Elliprical Form) Series is designed to offer high performance, combined with an elegant Yamaha traditional piano finish cabinet. The woofers, tweeters and cabinets have been refined and improved, and even the wiring has been upgraded, with Monster Cable being used to connect woofer and crossover network. The result is superb audio quality with music sources and the latest 6.1 and 5.1 channel movie soundtracks. It’s the latest in home theatre speaker design, from the leader in home theatre.

NS-777

Woofer: Dual 203mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 1100 x 276 x 390Power Long / Short term:250W / 100W

NS-555


NS-333

Woofer: 130mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 320 x 200 x 213Power Long / Short term:150W / 60W


1+$1850 2+$1800 3+ $1500 $2450

NS-C444


YSTSW515

Woofer: 250mmDimensions HxWxD (mm): 430 x 350 x 382Output / Dynamic power:250W / 270W

RXV473

Channels: 5.1Rated output power: 115W x 5HDMI input / output: 4 in / 1 out

Front speaker

Type: NS-F150Drivers:2-way Bass ReflexDimensions HxWxD (mm): 1030 x 200 x 362

Centre speaker

Type: NS-P150Drivers: 2-way Acoustic SuspensionDimensions HxWxD (mm): 130 x 395 x 127

Surround speaker

Type: NS-P150Drivers: 2-way Acoustic SuspensionDimensions HxWxD (mm): 225 x 130 x 127

Subwoofer

Type: YST-SW216BDrivers: 25 cm coneDimensions HxWxD (mm): 340 x 340 x 385


1+$849 2+ $809 $999YHT798 | 01933170

NS-333

NS-777

NS-555

YSTSW515

NS-C444

RXV473CENTRE

SUBWOOFERSURROUND

FRONT


1+$400 2+$385 3+ $370 $499TRADE PRICE [EX. GST] RSP [INC. GST]

1+$360 2+$350 3+ $340 $449

OVER 44% OFFNORMAL RRP $899 PAIR

600 SERIES 2-wAy IN-wALL SPEAKERS WITH SERIES 1 GRILLES

We were able to secure a special price on the IW606PR and IW608PR in-ceiling speakers with the series 1 grilles! This grille is approximately 7.5mm in profile, where the later series 2 grille is 4mm in profile. The construction and sound quality is exactly the same, by the time the speakers are mounted in your ceiling, it will be very hard to pick the difference!

THATS 30% OFFNORMAL RRP $3499

OVER 28% OFFNORMAL RRP $1399

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BAREBONES SHOOTOUT! BY MIKE SWANN

When it comes to home theatre receivers, I have been accused of only talking about high end. The reason for this was because entry level receivers didn’t really do anything. You couldn’t connect to the internet for radio, you couldn’t grab music from your phone or PC. You couldn’t even plug in all your devices or use all your speakers. 3 receivers from 3 very big brands are looking to complicate this for me, by dipping right into the feature list for the first time.

All 3 brands have also decided to have themselves a price war – so let’s sit up and pay attention:

RRP tRAdE PRIcE 1+ RSP PRIcE

YAMAHARXV473

$699 $395 $485DENONAVR1713

$699 $500 $595MARANTZNR1403

$780 $550 $729

Yamaha makes all but one of its home theatre receivers in Malaysia and no, there isn’t a magical non-descript factory churning out all the brands from one place, but instead, a big white and blue box with paranoid Japanese strolling up and down the production lines interested in one thing: quality control. The RXV473 represents the minimum in terms of inputs (4 HDMIs), power (80W at 6ohm. 0.09% THD), and channels (5ch), but it does have some very cool extras like AirPlay (essential for iPhone and Spotify junkies), what I’d consider the best control app in the industry and 4K for future compatibility. These features sound like excess baggage, but once you start using them, you won’t look back.

The Marantz NR1403 doesn’t have networking, so it sort of hurts to include it among the Yamaha and Denon. Why bother going on? Think about it for a moment. App control is good for wirelessly streaming music from your phone or PC, but maybe we can get a Wintal Bluetooth adapter. App control makes zone control easy, but none of these amps support more than 5 speakers and a second zone for that matter. Is there hope? Yes. You see, Marantz and their sales people seem to be members of some audio infatuated cult. Their leader is a Japanese bloke called Ken Ishiwata. Like any cult leader, he makes generalisations and uses clichés. The good thing is that devoted Marantz workers are intent on pleasing Ken and his musical aspirations. The end result is practical, but impressive. It doesn’t have mass market appeal, but installers and integrators love the brand. So, while the Marantz lacks networking, it has a lot of audio packaged into the tiniest space; discrete amplification, a “real” 5 x 50W at 8ohm, Pure Direct, and the Audyssey MultiEQ. For a receiver at this price bracket, I think Marantz spent their money in the right places.

Am I leaving the Denon AVR1713 to last for a reason? Sound+Image said it was the best. I respect the editor, Jez Ford, as much as anyone. He’d probably say that Denon is the result of an elaborate breeding program, involving the NR1403 and the RXV473; the audio prowess and practicality of the Marantz, with the networking of the Yamaha. Great GUI overlays, compressed music restorers and nifty features like Audyssey Dynamic Volume to quieten down ad breaks. The Denon is the deserved Sound+Image winner.

Having said all that, what would I get? – The Yamaha. I have had 4 different Yamaha receivers. I know them backwards and have become addicted to them. Knowing it isn’t as good as the Denon or Marantz isn’t necessarily as important. Think of it as a temporary solution, before I get the Yamaha that I really want.

PS. Sorry Jez!

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DENON SPECIALS BY DANIEL HAVRAN

Normally importers run specials because someone made a mistake or maybe because someone decided to change their connector from 30 pin to lightning – either way, the stock gets sold under cost.

When I checked Denon’s specials, I was very surprised to see a few gems. DNP720AE, A FM tuner Media Player should be popular! It has 2 interesting features – the ability to do AirPlay and Internet Radio. This means that it’s the ideal match for receivers that are more than 1 or 2 years old or for stereo amps.

| DNP720AE | 09007455 AM / FM TUNER & NETWORK AUDIO PlAYER


1+ $400 $449

The second juicy special is a Video Processor that accepts loads of inputs and spits out an upscaled 1080p picture. At $1,999 it was reserved for high end jobs, with RS232 for control systems, IR in and out, 12 inputs, a couple of HDMI and 1 optical out. It’s too specialised for us to hold stock, so if it suits, we’ll get it in especially for you.

| DVP602CI REFERENCE VIDEO PROCESSOR


1+ $829 $1999

Finally, we have a couple more PMA510AE Denon high current amps. These are usually matched with the DCD510AE. Since new models have arrived – different board, but same quoted output – we need to clear these!

| PMA510AEBK | 01611099STEREO AMPlIFIER


1+ $350 $450

| DCD510AEBK | 08851084 CD PlAYER


1+ $300 $399

RX5502 | 01614770MUlTI-SOURCE STEREO RECEIVER

The Sherwood RX-5502 is a true multi-purpose dual-stereo receiver - it's like two stereo receivers in one. You

can playback one audio source on all four channels or from two different sources in two different locations.

■Stereo 100W High Power Output ■ Speaker A/B/C/D Selector ■Multi-source room 2 Output (C/D Speakers)


1+$315 2+$305 3+ $290 $399RX4209 | 01614768

STEREO RECEIVER

The Sherwood RX-4209 with its new and improved style and audio performance is the latest receiver designed and built in-house with the same quality and attention to detail that

Sherwood have been bringing to audio gear for the last 50 years. ■Stereo 100W High Power Output ■ AM / FM Stereo Tuner

■ Phono Input ■ Headphone jack ■ Sleep Timer


1+$240 2+$230 3+ $200 $299

Buy any one of these Sherwood Receivers and get a FREE cord mifi dock

Only while stocks last!

Rd606I 5.1ch Network AV ReceiverRd6506 5.1ch AV ReceiverRX4209 2ch Stereo ReceiverRX5502 4ch Stereo Receiver

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THE END OF THE ANALOGUE WORLDAs analogue TV switches off around the country, we seem to be making a fairly smooth transition to digital TV, but this is just the precursor to something far more complex...

By late this year, the government will be making some serious dollars selling off TV spectrum. This is called the “digital dividend”. This newly vacated band of frequencies will be allocated to high speed mobile broadband using 4G or LTE technology. In turn, we might see a whole lot of interference hit our TVs. Unfortunately, we can’t really gauge the impact yet, but we can take precautions.

Kingray have introduced LTE filters on their new range. From an installer’s perspective, it’s great peace-of-mind and should certainly reduce the risk of call outs down the path. From our perspective, we would be far more comfortable moving these rather than models that could be obsolete in 12 months! The new codes are simple, just add one extra number ie. MHW34FS becomes a MHW35FS or a MHW24FE becomes a MHW25FE. We’ll also post more information on the product pages and hold a special Kingray training session on Friday 15th of March.

The Australian made AE5002 comes pre-tuned to 477MHz and has an inconspicuous under-glass coupling box.

2.1DB UHF ON-GLASS ANTENNA


1+$75 2+$71 3+ $66 $89

AE5002 | 00240890

The new TX3100 Plug ‘n’ Play kit epitomises GME’s long standing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money.

TX3100PNP | 08603657

TX3100 PLUG 'N' PLAy KIT


1+$259 2+$249 3+ $239 $299

Provides the benefit of simple short-term installation of an antenna to any Ferrous based metal panel.

02724 (BIGMAG) | 08750753

MAGNETIC ANTENNA BASE


1+$30 2+$28 3+ $26 $36.30

Magnetic for extra holding force

Scratch-free suction base

The mMotion TV brackets give you the freedom to watch TV where you want, how you want! It fits virtually any brand and size TV with up to a full 180° of rotation. What's more, you can even use your current TV's remote to control the angle of the bracket!

SMALL

26"-37"LARGE

37"-55"TRADE PRICE [EX. GST] RSP [INC. GST]

1+$180 2+$160 3+ $150 $275SMALL | LRM901S | 43135960


1+$200 2+$190 3+ $175 $275LARGE | LRM901L | 43135980

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1+$43 5+$40 10+ $36 $53.90MHU35F | 00760956 | 35DB UHF 'F'


1+$43 5+$39 10+ $35 $51.70MHW25F | 00760970 | 25DB UHF / VHF 'F'


1+$34.50 5+$30 10+ $27 $42

MHW25FE | 00760972 | 25DB UHF / VHF 'F' ECONOMY


1+$30 5+$27 10+ $24 $36.10MHU25GE | 00760952 | 25DB UHF S&S

MHW35F | 00760982A masterhead amplifier is designed to amplify low signal levels for both analogue and digital applications. The amplifier gain should be selected to suit each individual environment.


1+$46 5+$41 10+ $37 $55

35DB UHF / VHF MASTHEAD AMPLIFIER WITH LTE / 4G + BAND1 FILTERING

NORMALLY $299

NORMALLY $349

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COMPACT AM / FM ANALOGUE RADIO

The high sensitivity, flexible rubber antenna allows you to receive excellent reception and sound reproduction.

PRD6 | 34573112


1+$65 2+$63 3+ $61 $85

SOUND SAFE wATERPROOF CASE WITH BUILT-IN SPEAKER

It’s so easy to use, just select your music, plug in and adjust the volume. Once the cover is clicked into place, the waterproof, rugged housing will protect your device from the elements. A must have for the beach!

SS001 | 39738066


1+$41 2+$39 3+ $37 $49

BLUETOOTH 3.0 MUSIC RECEIVERAPT-X CODEC

With the inclusion of the highly renowned Apt-X codec, the BMR3X allows you to enjoy wireless bluetooth audio quality indistinguishable from wired, with an impressive dynamic range.

BMR3X | 39894385


1+$60 3+$55 6+ $40 $89FLEXIBLE USB-TO-USB INSERTSUIT CLIPSAL PLATE 05BC7T

Ideal for tight spaces in wall cavities, or where cable approach makes it difficult or impossible to connect to socket.

PK4694 | 30634694


1+ $8.90 $16.50

FLEXIBLE HDMI-TO-HDMI INSERTSUIT CLIPSAL PLATE 05BC6T

Allows cable to move and hang in its natural position without pulling out or putting unwanted pressure on the wall plate or socket.

PK4706 | 30634706


1+ $7.50 $16.50

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ROTATING POwER OUTLETWITH 2 X USB PORTS & SURGE PROTECTION

More than your average Powerboard! The SR2USB features a 90° rotating design for easy switch access & 2 USB charging ports, as well as a surge protection rating greater than many powerboards.

SR2USB | 33540140


1+$16 3+$14 5+ $12 $22.95TRADE PRICE [EX. GST] RSP [INC. GST]

1+$28 3+$26 5+ $24 $34.95

4 wAy FOOT SwITCH POwERBOARDWITH SURGE PROTECTION

A uniquely designed foot activated powerboard with 4 power outlets, lets you switch off all equipment plugged into it with just one press of the foot!

PBFS4 | 33540145

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