Below is a summary of the Media Room and its operational components in August 2025. For a complete list of all HFA Reference equipment and accessories, see Associated Equipment.
New in this incarnation are a desk extension on the left to accommodate a Mac in addition to the main Win PC, a pair of Martin Logan Electromotion ESLs as main speakers for the cinema setup, and a hugely comfortable electrically adjustable reclining comfort chair. I always resisted getting one of these because I didn’t like their bulky, old-fashioned looks. I still don’t think it’s good-looking, and it dominates the room, but the comfort is unbeatable.
By the way, although Logans and other dipoles should not be placed close to the back wall, I get away with this thanks to the surround amplifier’s Audyssey DSP, bass management with a separate sub, and the surround system’s different requirements from a stereo setup.
See the dedicated HFA History page 34 for detailed info on how this space was created.
Main Active Monitor Loudspeakers
Genelec 8341A
Digital Cables
Cinema Loudspeakers L/R
Martin Logan Electromotion ESL
Cinema Loudspeaker Center
Martin Logan Fresco
Cinema Loudspeakers Rear/Top Dolby Atmos
Piega ACE30
Cinema Amplifier
Denon AVC X3800H
Cinema Sub
Room Treatment
ArtNovion Douro W
R.T.F.S. Stripe
R.T.F.S. SiRRAH
R.T.F.S. Big Block
R.T.F.S. Ceiling Vane
Acustica Applicata DaaD 2
Acoustic Module Tube Basstrap Premium
T.Akustik Spektrum D20 Diffusor
Massive felt-covered bass trap next to the right-hand ESL
See Also
All HFA Reference equipment and accessories frequently used for reviews:
Associated Equipment
Overview of all Snapshots, sorted by date:
Audio Setup Snapshots
In-depth overview of how the HFA systems have developed over the years:
HFA Audio Setup History
Ranking Order of all reviewed components and their appointed Awards:
HFA Awards page
