Download the McIntosh MX-119 manuals for free from the biggest McIntosh manual and schematic collection on the web. Mcintosh MX-110 Tube Preamplifier used 1962 audio music See more like this. Mcintosh MX151 AV Control Center Suround Processor. Or Best Offer +$61.73 shipping. Rare Original Factory McIntosh MX118 AV Tuner Control Center Owner's Manual. Or Best Offer +$7.00 shipping.
So after doing countless Reviews on Onkyo, Denon and other Receivers as well as Integra and Marantz pre-pros I was excited to get the opportunity to try something different. And by different I mean 'High End.' Every aspect about the McIntosh MX151 screams elegance. Even the packaging is the best I have seen to date (pics below). Not knowing what to expect upon hooking it up I was mesmerized when Oblivion began playing. For the record I have always dismissed more expensive components as overpriced and never would have imagined I would find one I consider worth it. That was until the moment I turned on the MX151.
For those looking for me to compare it to the latest Onkyo Receivers and Marantz AV8801 prepare to be disappointed. The McIntosh is out of their league. I am used to using my own tripod with the mic that comes with whatever model I am Reviewing at the time. I was pleasantly surprised to see a supplied calibrated microphone with stand/boom. It is very nice quality and very simple to use. My past experience with Audyssey has always ended with more than adequate results.
Using the RoomPerfect Automatic Measurement System blew it out of the water. Definitely more precise and definitely more thorough. I watched a tutorial which is towards the bottom of the first page of the owner's thread on AVS Forum. Actually that particular thread is very helpful with setting up the MX151. Thanks to 'Thrang' for starting it.
Anyway, though I still tried to make it as quiet as possible out of habit the cool thing is you don't have to with RoomPerfect. I began in the 'Focus' position which I ended up naming JoeRod's Seat afterwards. Though for the most part when watching movies I have it set to Global since most of the times we have people here.
If I am by myself (like when doing this Review) I will have RoomPerfect set to JoeRod's Seat. When using the microphone/stand your goal is to get RoomKnowledge as close to 100% as possible. Krasivie cifri shrifti. I ended up calibrating 12 positions. I believe on the 10th I hit 100%.
I felt like a kid in school getting an A+! I changed the levels of the stand with my measurements and did a couple close to the floor and close to the ceiling. I also stayed at least 4 feet away from the chairs and speakers. After finishing I started testing some Blu rays. Oblivion is pure ear candy! I ended up favoring the Movie Surround mode with voicing at Action+Movies. To me whatever movie I tested I just liked it the best. This is of course opinion and your taste may leave you at Neutral or just Movie. The above are some of the various Blu rays I used to help with this Review.
Each of them have unique type moments that are effective when it comes to discerning soundtracks. And yes, I was able to score an early copy of Iron Man 3 in 3D! I first (as mentioned above) put in Oblivion. Wow, this is one that gives your sub a good workout. Speaking of which I just recently began using a Martin Logan Descent i (more on that later). Our new movie fanatic Hondo has never cared about what was playing until the MX151 was installed. Seriously, for about 50 minutes straight he sat there (pic below) and stared at the screen on full alert. The sound was that captivating. The bubble ship Tom Cruise pilots has amazing take off and landing effects.
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Download the McIntosh MX-119 manuals for free from the biggest McIntosh manual and schematic collection on the web. Mcintosh MX-110 Tube Preamplifier used 1962 audio music See more like this. Mcintosh MX151 AV Control Center Suround Processor. Or Best Offer +$61.73 shipping. Rare Original Factory McIntosh MX118 AV Tuner Control Center Owner's Manual. Or Best Offer +$7.00 shipping.
So after doing countless Reviews on Onkyo, Denon and other Receivers as well as Integra and Marantz pre-pros I was excited to get the opportunity to try something different. And by different I mean 'High End.' Every aspect about the McIntosh MX151 screams elegance. Even the packaging is the best I have seen to date (pics below). Not knowing what to expect upon hooking it up I was mesmerized when Oblivion began playing. For the record I have always dismissed more expensive components as overpriced and never would have imagined I would find one I consider worth it. That was until the moment I turned on the MX151.
For those looking for me to compare it to the latest Onkyo Receivers and Marantz AV8801 prepare to be disappointed. The McIntosh is out of their league. I am used to using my own tripod with the mic that comes with whatever model I am Reviewing at the time. I was pleasantly surprised to see a supplied calibrated microphone with stand/boom. It is very nice quality and very simple to use. My past experience with Audyssey has always ended with more than adequate results.
Using the RoomPerfect Automatic Measurement System blew it out of the water. Definitely more precise and definitely more thorough. I watched a tutorial which is towards the bottom of the first page of the owner's thread on AVS Forum. Actually that particular thread is very helpful with setting up the MX151. Thanks to 'Thrang' for starting it.
Anyway, though I still tried to make it as quiet as possible out of habit the cool thing is you don't have to with RoomPerfect. I began in the 'Focus' position which I ended up naming JoeRod's Seat afterwards. Though for the most part when watching movies I have it set to Global since most of the times we have people here.
If I am by myself (like when doing this Review) I will have RoomPerfect set to JoeRod's Seat. When using the microphone/stand your goal is to get RoomKnowledge as close to 100% as possible. Krasivie cifri shrifti. I ended up calibrating 12 positions. I believe on the 10th I hit 100%.
I felt like a kid in school getting an A+! I changed the levels of the stand with my measurements and did a couple close to the floor and close to the ceiling. I also stayed at least 4 feet away from the chairs and speakers. After finishing I started testing some Blu rays. Oblivion is pure ear candy! I ended up favoring the Movie Surround mode with voicing at Action+Movies. To me whatever movie I tested I just liked it the best. This is of course opinion and your taste may leave you at Neutral or just Movie. The above are some of the various Blu rays I used to help with this Review.
Each of them have unique type moments that are effective when it comes to discerning soundtracks. And yes, I was able to score an early copy of Iron Man 3 in 3D! I first (as mentioned above) put in Oblivion. Wow, this is one that gives your sub a good workout. Speaking of which I just recently began using a Martin Logan Descent i (more on that later). Our new movie fanatic Hondo has never cared about what was playing until the MX151 was installed. Seriously, for about 50 minutes straight he sat there (pic below) and stared at the screen on full alert. The sound was that captivating. The bubble ship Tom Cruise pilots has amazing take off and landing effects.