Home Theater Systems Tannoy Arena 5.1 - Honda Pilot

74PILOTMOM · 12-23-2007, 03:22 PM

So, Pilotdad is getting a system for Christmas.
We know the Tannoy arena is an amazing value.
I'm just interested to see if any other Piloteers have heard of this system, maybe even own this system, and what your thoughts/regrets might be.
We are going to drive it with an Onkyo TXSR705.

Right now we are listening to music through our TV! Hideous alarm clock quality sound. So I'm sure we'll be pleased with it.

I'll just have to get used to it's alien appearance...the center channel looks like E.T.!

**colorider** · 12-24-2007, 11:23 AM

Since the system will not fit in a Pilot, I'll move this thread to off-topic.

jay · 12-24-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by colorider
Since the system will not fit in a Pilot, I'll move this thread to off-topic.

With the third row stowed it'll fit.

**colorider** · 12-24-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by jay
With the third row stowed it'll fit.

Okay - you got me!!! I forgot just how large the back of a Pilot REALLY is!

74PILOTMOM · 12-25-2007, 02:26 AM

Thanks, Olde Fart!
I thought audio was close enough.
Nobody owns a Tannoy system eh? Bummer. Guess I'll have to wait 10 days in agony. Love my music...especially this CELLO group called "Apocalyptica". A song called Farewell brings tears! Something about those strings.
Can't wait to hear them on real speakers! Here they are (the satellite at least), as alien as they may look, they're supposed to sound just as unforgettable:

jdeanski · 12-25-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
Can't wait to hear them on real speakers! ........................... they're supposed to sound................

You mean you bought these speakers without listening to them?

74PILOTMOM · 12-26-2007, 01:14 PM

Oh Lordy no; we have. A friend owns an identical set. We hadn't even heard of the brand before, but were blown away. Then we researched them online and found this whole new audio world that I had no idea about. I always assumed BOSE was the top of the line, and i'd have been perfectly happy to buy them. BUT....

...Pilotdad has researched everything at the AVS forum, turning into a certified geek.

We definitely know what we're buying, just wondering if anyone else may have the same set, to see how they like them.

Hope you all stayed safe over the holidays, we had our first white christmas in decades, it was beautiful! Today is sunny so i will be running out shortly to see the snow covered mountains, so beautiful.

Tannoy countdown 10 days...

OB3 · 12-27-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM

...Pilotdad has researched everything at the AVS forum, turning into a certified geek.
..

i love AVS forums too

Update on the stereo ?
did you give it to him yet ?

74PILOTMOM · 12-27-2007, 03:45 PM

OB3! Wow! We are all still lurking here aren't we.
Pilotdad is probably called seahawk or something like that over at the avs forum...checking it out daily, great place to learn! It's like he's discovered a whole new world, and him being an electrical inspector at work, this kind of stuff is right up his alley.

We're keeping close contact with the owner at the audio place. Tannoy had the set on back order, I believe only in the black that we wanted. (well, i wanted bronze)

We're going to travel down to Oregon to pick them up. Sure not widely available!
I'll have to post pics once we're all set up.

Anyone care to show off their set ups?

good to hear from you! 2 pilots? I'm excited to see that '09-hope it's not too funkified, i like her classic lines.

OB3 · 12-27-2007, 04:00 PM

it was nice to see a post from you

yes, we are happy to be a 2 pilot family, just in time for another addition to our family this march too

Hope all is well with you ....
Enjoy the rest of the holidays....

regards

74PILOTMOM · 12-27-2007, 04:09 PM

Well congratulations are in order!

Is your avatar pic the same child as your old baby pic? Man, they grow up fast!

OB3 · 12-27-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by 74PILOTMOM
Well congratulations are in order!

Is your avatar pic the same child as your old baby pic? Man, they grow up fast!

same little guy yes... 4 years old, he will be 5 in june
he thinks he is 38 though with the attutude

love him lots ...

this was then...

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t.../jake811-1.jpg

this is now....

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...r/DSC_2425.jpg

12-23-2007, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Home Theater Systems Tannoy Arena 5.1 So, Pilotdad is getting a system for Christmas. We know the Tannoy arena is an amazing value. I'm just interested to see if any other Piloteers have heard of this system, maybe even own this system, and what your thoughts/regrets might be. We are going to drive it with an Onkyo TXSR705. Right now we are listening to music through our TV! Hideous alarm clock quality sound. So I'm sure we'll be pleased with it. I'll just have to get used to it's alien appearance...the center channel looks like E.T.! __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

12-24-2007, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,770 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since the system will not fit in a Pilot, I'll move this thread to off-topic. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

12-26-2007, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh Lordy no; we have. A friend owns an identical set. We hadn't even heard of the brand before, but were blown away. Then we researched them online and found this whole new audio world that I had no idea about. I always assumed BOSE was the top of the line, and i'd have been perfectly happy to buy them. BUT.... ...Pilotdad has researched everything at the AVS forum, turning into a certified geek. We definitely know what we're buying, just wondering if anyone else may have the same set, to see how they like them. Hope you all stayed safe over the holidays, we had our first white christmas in decades, it was beautiful! Today is sunny so i will be running out shortly to see the snow covered mountains, so beautiful. Tannoy countdown 10 days... __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

12-27-2007, 03:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OB3! Wow! We are all still lurking here aren't we. Pilotdad is probably called seahawk or something like that over at the avs forum...checking it out daily, great place to learn! It's like he's discovered a whole new world, and him being an electrical inspector at work, this kind of stuff is right up his alley. We're keeping close contact with the owner at the audio place. Tannoy had the set on back order, I believe only in the black that we wanted. (well, i wanted bronze) We're going to travel down to Oregon to pick them up. Sure not widely available! I'll have to post pics once we're all set up. Anyone care to show off their set ups? good to hear from you! 2 pilots? I'm excited to see that '09-hope it's not too funkified, i like her classic lines. __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

12-27-2007, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
OB3 Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 542 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it was nice to see a post from you yes, we are happy to be a 2 pilot family, just in time for another addition to our family this march too Hope all is well with you .... Enjoy the rest of the holidays.... regards __________________ TL 2008 Formal Black EX - tomtom 720 , cargo liner 2004 Nighthawk Black Pearl LX adorable son, bun in the wifes oven 1997 Accord LX - 117K miles - RIP 12/05/2007

12-27-2007, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well congratulations are in order! Is your avatar pic the same child as your old baby pic? Man, they grow up fast! __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

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