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03/09/2006 by JohnSmith

Ultimate Audio Visual

Either Ultimate Audio Visual in St Andrew Street had a cracking day yesterday and sold all their stock or it has closed down.


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Reply ID 24643

03/09/2006 by Berbatov

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
Either Ultimate Audio Visual in St Andrew Street had a cracking day yesterday and sold all their stock or it has closed down.
Closed down last week John.


Reply ID 24644

03/09/2006 by smileyoriley

no way! that has been there forever!!


Reply ID 24645

03/09/2006 by Deveraux

There was a mention of this in the "Shrinking Town Centre" thread. I really do hope that the owner is able to start again - and in Hertford hopefully http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=1805&whichpage=2


Reply ID 24665

04/09/2006 by Victor Meldrew

Its opening up across the road in a smaller shop.


Reply ID 24666

04/09/2006 by Frenchie

You would think there would be a big sign saying so - is there one ? Im sure he wouldnt want word of mouth saying it looks like its closing down not moving accross the road.


Reply ID 24669

04/09/2006 by sloopjohnb

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Its opening up across the road in a smaller shop.
Then whose premises is he taking on. A bit like shuffling the pack but still means one less outlet.


Reply ID 24674

04/09/2006 by thefair1973

is he moving in to Viva Viva? I know the owner is heavily pregnant and I never actually see anyone in tehre, so don't know how she'smanaged to keep going this long. Shame as it's nice stuff, jusy not competitively priced with the stores selling the same things in London


Reply ID 26545

23/09/2006 by Capitalist piglet

Anyone know anymore about whats happening here? I'm sure I read on one post that he'd moved to Warehams Lane - no sign there - just checked As I remember he used to do second hand Hi-Fi... Failing thst anyone want a Yamaha Amp Sub, & Tuner, & Tannoy (R,C & L)/Goodman (Backj speakers or know anyone local who would buy (for a nominal sum - honest) them off me. Free Technics CD thrown in...


Reply ID 26546

23/09/2006 by Berbatov

quote:
Originally posted by Capitalist piglet
Anyone know anymore about whats happening here? I'm sure I read on one post that he'd moved to Warehams Lane - no sign there - just checked As I remember he used to do second hand Hi-Fi... Failing thst anyone want a Yamaha Amp Sub, & Tuner, & Tannoy (R,C & L)/Goodman (Backj speakers or know anyone local who would buy (for a nominal sum - honest) them off me. Free Technics CD thrown in...
I'd be interested. What's the RMS on those speakers and how much is the nominal sum Piglet?


Reply ID 26547

23/09/2006 by ali

Hello… I’m the heavily pregnant owner of Viva Viva.. Just wanted to let “thefair” know that Audio Visual isn’t moving in… there’s just enough room me! I like to think that all our prices are competitive especially with those in London, as we are an independent retailer we’re always happy to negotiate prices if you have seen them cheaper else where… Glad you like our “stuff” :o)


Reply ID 26554

23/09/2006 by Leo Densian

They have not bothered to take the Ultimate AV website down yet though - accordng to that its business as usual in St Andrew St


Reply ID 26557

23/09/2006 by jayzee

welcome ali I have been in your shop and I like what I see there you have alot of cool stuff do you have a catalogue


Reply ID 26558

23/09/2006 by Capitalist piglet

quote:
Originally posted by Berbatov
quote:
Originally posted by Capitalist piglet
Anyone know anymore about whats happening here? I'm sure I read on one post that he'd moved to Warehams Lane - no sign there - just checked As I remember he used to do second hand Hi-Fi... Failing thst anyone want a Yamaha Amp Sub, & Tuner, & Tannoy (R,C & L)/Goodman (Backj speakers or know anyone local who would buy (for a nominal sum - honest) them off me. Free Technics CD thrown in...
I'd be interested. What's the RMS on those speakers and how much is the nominal sum Piglet?
Hi B Have mailed you with some if not all detail (err... anyone else know what RMS means ...?) That'll teach me to use terms like "sub" like I know what I'm talking about,in a badly disguised advert…


Reply ID 26559

24/09/2006 by JohnSmith

RMS = Root Mean Square. Basically it's a measure of the output power of the speakers. You don't need to know the maths behind it, the quoted value in the manual will give Berbatov what he needs.


Reply ID 26803

27/09/2006 by jez_p

When comparing statistics it is useful to remember that there are 3 different ways of quoting power. RMS x2 = MPO so 20W RMS = 40W MPO MPO x2 = PMPO so 40W MPO = 80W PMPO Most Hi-Fi equipment is quoted as RMS but other types of audio equipment quote MPO (Music Power Output) and PMPO (Pure Music Power Output)


Reply ID 26816

27/09/2006 by Avarice

To confuse you more. What is also worth considering is the sensitivity of the speaker - i.e. how efficiently it can transfer power from the amplifier and change this in to noise. Sensitivity is measured in terms of Decibels per Watt per Metre. Hopefully this wont be too boring but 1 decibel of loudness will be achieved with a standard signal level of 1 Watt (or 2.83 Volts) at 8 ohms at a standard distance from the speaker (1 metre). Anything over around 85 – 90+ db means they are fairly efficient. It is no good having 1000W speakers but that are so poor are transferring power that they require an amplifier the size of a room to drive them. Manufacturers of most electrical things are used to putting numbers on their boxes to confuse most of the buying public in to thinking numbers alone are a pure guide to A being better than B as A's figures are > than B's. Explained far better here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power


Reply ID 26870

27/09/2006 by Leo Densian

Does the volume control go up to 11? [:)]


Reply ID 27079

30/09/2006 by Capitalist piglet

My head hurts.............


Reply ID 27095

30/09/2006 by Fish Wife

quote:
Originally posted by Leo Densian
Does the volume control go up to 11? [:)]
Only if you sniff the glove.


Reply ID 27106

30/09/2006 by Capitalist piglet

quote:
Originally posted by Fish Wife
quote:
Originally posted by Leo Densian
Does the volume control go up to 11? [:)]
Only if you sniff the glove.
Err .. in a Professer Jones moment I have to correct "SMELL" the glove; their 14th album. Ref:http://www.spinaltapfan.com/atozed/index.html


Reply ID 27543

05/10/2006 by burmilla_turbo

Ultimate audio visual is still in business, Its moved to warehams lane.


Reply ID 27544

06/10/2006 by burmilla_turbo

quote:
Originally posted by Avarice
To confuse you more. What is also worth considering is the sensitivity of the speaker - i.e. how efficiently it can transfer power from the amplifier and change this in to noise. Sensitivity is measured in terms of Decibels per Watt per Metre. Hopefully this wont be too boring but 1 decibel of loudness will be achieved with a standard signal level of 1 Watt (or 2.83 Volts) at 8 ohms at a standard distance from the speaker (1 metre). Anything over around 85 – 90+ db means they are fairly efficient. It is no good having 1000W speakers but that are so poor are transferring power that they require an amplifier the size of a room to drive them. Manufacturers of most electrical things are used to putting numbers on their boxes to confuse most of the buying public in to thinking numbers alone are a pure guide to A being better than B as A's figures are > than B's. Explained far better here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_power
Sounds like this man knows his audio!. Another thing most people seem to think is that a 100 watt speaker will go twice as loud as a 50 watt speaker which is of course not true.


Reply ID 27554

06/10/2006 by Ray_by_the_Beane

quote:
Originally posted by burmilla_turbo
Ultimate audio visual is still in business, Its moved to warehams lane.
Is it obvious where it is in Warehams Lane? I took a quick look down there a couple of weeks ago and couldn't spot it.


Reply ID 27593

06/10/2006 by burmilla_turbo

quote:
Originally posted by Ray_by_the_Beane
quote:
Originally posted by burmilla_turbo
Ultimate audio visual is still in business, Its moved to warehams lane.
Is it obvious where it is in Warehams Lane? I took a quick look down there a couple of weeks ago and couldn't spot it.
I'm not 100% on this one but I think its the unit next to MRH on the right. Guess he hasn't got round to having a sign made yet.


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