{"id":41820,"date":"2025-08-17T12:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T10:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hifi-advice.com\/blog\/?p=41820"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:26:23","slug":"media-room-v5-aug-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifi-advice.com\/blog\/hfa-audio-setup-snapshots\/media-room-v5-aug-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Room v5 – Part 3 – Aug 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a summary of the Media Room and its operational components as of August 2025.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

See the dedicated HFA History page 34<\/a> for detailed info on how this space was created.<\/p>\n

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Media Room Components<\/h2>\n

This is a filtered list showing only the currently operational components in the Media Room. For a complete list of all HFA Reference Equipment, cables, and accessories, see Associated Equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Main Active Monitor Loudspeakers<\/h3>\n

Genelec 8341A<\/p>\n

Digital Cables<\/h3>\n

Mogami 3080 Neglex<\/a><\/p>\n

Cinema Loudspeakers L\/R<\/h3>\n

Martin Logan Electromotion ESL<\/p>\n

Cinema Loudspeaker Center<\/h3>\n

Martin Logan Fresco<\/p>\n

Cinema Loudspeakers Rear\/Top Dolby Atmos<\/h3>\n

Piega ACE30<\/p>\n

Cinema Amplifier<\/h3>\n

Denon AVC X3800H<\/p>\n

Cinema Sub<\/h3>\n

Rel Quake II<\/a><\/p>\n

Room Treatment<\/h3>\n

ArtNovion Douro W
\nR.T.F.S. Stripe<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. SiRRAH<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. Big Block<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. Ceiling Vane<\/a>
\nAcustica Applicata DaaD 2
\nAcoustic Module Tube Basstrap Premium
\nT.Akustik Spektrum D20 Diffusor
\nMassive felt-covered bass trap next to the right-hand ESL<\/p>\n

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See Also<\/h2>\n

Associated Equipment<\/a>
\nAll current HFA Reference Equipment, cables, and accessories.<\/p>\n

HFA Audio Setup Snapshots<\/a>
\nAll Snapshot summaries of operational components in HFA Systems for a specific timeframe<\/p>\n

HFA Audio Setup History<\/a>
\nIn-depth overview of how the HFA systems have developed over the years<\/p>\n

HFA Awards page<\/a>
\nRanking Order of all reviewed components and their appointed Awards<\/p>\n

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