Post your Home Theater

[i0Nic]

Go!

[R.Youden]

Here you go:

[Killyp]

How things used to be. Just running plain old stereo now with what were the rear speakers, my DM303s.

http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/26135/front55167.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/53851/RearsSmall10592.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/3173/SmallTheGear58621.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/88877/RightRearSpeaker8007.jpg

Not like that any more, most of that gear's in the studio. The front speakers are now rear speakers...

[quicksilver77]

I thought we had a thread before about this but....oh well.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/2.jpg





http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/IMGP0787.jpg

And where all my media is served up from....


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/quicksilver77/IMGP0789.jpg

[viccles]

Here you go:

That is so cool. How did you hook the mini up to your TV?

[iGary]

Let the wiener measuring begin. :rolleyes:

[jsw]

That is so cool. How did you hook the mini up to your TV?
Most HD TV's have at least one DVI, VGA (or HDMI) port, and, if not, there are adapters for S-video or even, God forbid, composite video.
Let the wiener measuring begin. :rolleyes:
Well, we did have that "Post Your Penis Next To a Yardstick" thread, but it was deleted for some reason, so we're stuck with this sort of stuff.

[xfiftyfour]

Well, we did have that "Post Your Penis Next To a Yardstick" thread, but it was deleted for some reason, so we're stuck with this sort of stuff.

hahaha.. "yardstick".. yeah.. try kindergarten ruler that only measures 6 inches.. :p ;)

[sycho]

Here you go:

Atleast set the Mini up to output a widescreen resolution.:(

[clayj]

Let the wiener measuring begin. :rolleyes:I am tempted to post pictures of my setup again, but I fear giving some people an inferiority complex. ;)

[Kalns]

If I post mine you'll all get jealous and hate me lol. :D

How about I just post specs instead?

Dedicated theater room with oak double doors.
Yamaha 2700 7.1 AV receiver
Sony Ruby 1080P projector
110" screen
HD-DVD player
Upconverting yamaha DVD player
Xbox 360

[Motley]

I am currently camera-less, so these are the only old, small, crappy pictures of my setup. I'm just using an unfinished room in the basement with a projector and surround sound. The screen is 8 feet wide.
http://home.comcast.net/~lin_red/theat1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~lin_red/theat2.jpg

[clayj]

OK, here's mine... posted it before, but not all in one place. Bear in mind that much of this equipment is SIX years old... it was state-of-the-art when bought and still kicks ass.

Runco PL-50c 50" plasma TV
M&K 750THX 6.1 speakers (6 speakers + subwoofer)
Sony 400 DVD changer + Sony LocationFree TV base station
B&K AVR-307 AV receiver
Sony DVP-S9000ES reference DVD player
Runco controller box (recently replaced with a Zektor HDS 4.1 component switching box)
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD HD DVR cable box
Mitsubishi S-video VCR (kept only for emergencies... I have no VHS tapes)
Roku PhotoBridge
Monster power controller
Xbox 360
Panja Viewpoint remote control system

http://www.clayj.com/html/ArtInItsNaturalHabitat(2).jpg

[falcon1]

wow I wouldn't look for a house like yours to be in North Carolina.

[clayj]

wow I wouldn't look for a house like yours to be in North Carolina.Umm... OK.

[puckhead193]

OK, here's mine...

so i want to know your secret of how you keep your bass up and not knocking over all your Chihulys :p ;)
i assume u didn't install this all yourself.. you had a professional do it...right... cause i could never be able to assembe all of those wires :eek:

[clayj]

so i want to know your secret of how you keep your bass down and not knocking over all your Chihulys :p ;)Well, the tall Chihuly is glued down, as are the Blomdahls on stands and the Littleton. The other works are pretty stable... but I don't crank up my bass too high to begin with. Living in a condo means you have to respect your neighbors and you can't make their ceilings vibrate too much. :)

The wiring was installed professionally, as was the rack for the AV equipment. All the rest of that is me.

[puckhead193]

Well, the tall Chihuly is glued down, as are the Blomdahls on stands and the Littleton. The other works are pretty stable... but I don't crank up my bass too high to begin with. Living in a condo means you have to respect your neighbors and you can't make their ceilings vibrate too much. :)

The wiring was installed professionally, as was the rack for the AV equipment. All the rest of that is me.

ahh the power of glue...
good job with the rest... i would have done it all professionally cause me and tools don't mix :p

[bowzer]

20" Viewsonic VX2025wm Widscreen LCD
20" Insignia HDTV LCD (Cheapo but its good!)
KRK Rokit-RP8 Reference Speakers
Logitech X-530 Speakers
JBL Eon10 G2 Monitoring Speaker
Playstation 2 slim
Mac Mini 1.42ghz G4
Powerbook 1.5ghz G4
Three Technics 1200 MK2 Turntables
Pioneer DJM500 Mixer
Finalscratch 2
and an ugly floor! :)

http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/andrew_djsetup-nov06a.jpg
http://www.bowzer.net/stuff/andrew_djsetup-nov06b.jpg

[Killyp]

:p Nice setup, but it's not exactly a home theatre is it... :rolleyes:

[MacRy]

ClayJ will you adopt me please? I know i'm 34 and married but still.....you have such purdy things :)

[Killyp]

:D :D

I would post pics of the surround sound set up in my studio, but I cba

There are pictures in my Picasaweb (see below)...

[clayj]

ClayJ will you adopt me please? I know i'm 34 and married but still.....you have such purdy things :)Highly unlikely.

In fact, there's no chance at all (just to prevent you from pulling a Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber on me...). :p

[Maxwell Smart]

Here is my contribution to this thread:

Stuff of note:
76" widescreen
DLP Projector
Xbox
PS2
Super Nintendo
Media Center PC
5.1 Dolby Surround
Comcast HD Box

Back to the Future Poster :D
Ancient standing Philco AM Radio

http://www.aspotlessmind.com/4(s).jpg (http://www.aspotlessmind.com/4.jpg)
http://www.aspotlessmind.com/5(s).jpg (http://www.aspotlessmind.com/5.jpg)
http://www.aspotlessmind.com/6(s).jpg (http://www.aspotlessmind.com/6.jpg)
http://www.aspotlessmind.com/7(s).jpg (http://www.aspotlessmind.com/7.jpg)

[bowzer]

:p Nice setup, but it's not exactly a home theatre is it... :rolleyes:

I suppose... *shrug*

[MacRy]

Highly unlikely.

In fact, there's no chance at all (just to prevent you from pulling a Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber on me...). :p

:( Spoilsport. I would have been no trouble either. I'm housetrained and well behaved.

[thebeephaha]

Heres mine:

Sony Trinitron 20"
Xbox
Toshiba DVD player
Panasonic VCR (never use it anymore, ha)
Motorola/Comcast digital cable box
-----
Pioneer VSX-D711 5.1 A/V receiver
KLH Tremor E-10FB subwoofer
KLH 9250B floorstanding towers
Cheapie Pioneer center and surrounds (which are obviously not in surround)

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/stuff/hometheatre.jpg

[clayj]

:( Spoilsport. I would have been no trouble either. I'm housetrained and well behaved.Says the guy with this profile picture:

http://forums.macrumors.com/image.php?u=31930&dateline=1080908864&type=profile

;)

[stonyc]

Here is my contribution to this thread:

Stuff of note:
76" widescreen
DLP Projector
Xbox
PS2
Super Nintendo
Media Center PC
5.1 Dolby Surround
Comcast HD Box

Back to the Future Poster :D
Ancient standing Philco AM Radio

<snip>
Do you have any pics of how this was all setup? Maybe of the build process? More specs on the PC as well? Thanks.. it's a beautiful setup. I'd like to show the wife this and sometime in the near future have something like what you've setup. The accessories complete the setup, almost like an old movie house.. I'd add one of those classic popcorn machines too. :)

[Reaver]

How things used to be. Just running plain old stereo now with what were the rear speakers, my DM303s.

http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/26135/front55167.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/53851/RearsSmall10592.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/3173/SmallTheGear58621.jpg
http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/88877/RightRearSpeaker8007.jpg

Not like that any more, most of that gear's in the studio. The front speakers are now rear speakers...

thats a nice RoteL amp/reciever . I am jealous :D

[iGary]

So who has the biggest weiner so far? :confused: :rolleyes:

[srf4real]

OK, here's mine...
Wow dude my wife would love your glass collection.:)

[Maxwell Smart]

Do you have any pics of how this was all setup? Maybe of the build process? More specs on the PC as well? Thanks.. it's a beautiful setup. I'd like to show the wife this and sometime in the near future have something like what you've setup. The accessories complete the setup, almost like an old movie house.. I'd add one of those classic popcorn machines too. :)

In all honesty, the build process was fairly simplistic. The ceilings are Drop Ceilings (It is a basement in case that wasn't obvious) and so wire running was fairly easy. I planned out what I wanted in terms of technology, and then planned out in terms of that. I decided I wanted to max out the inputs for my projector so I ran a 25ft DVI cable, component cable, composite cable, and s-video cable, just in case. 25 ft worked well and I ran it across the ceiling and down the wall to the stand under the TV. The Speakers were wired the same way, and then run through the ceiling and down the wall. The screen is held up with several very strong lag bolts. I got a $20 mount from eBay made for my projector and simply mounted it in place. I got my mom to decorate it and pick out all the accessories etc, because that really isn't my thing, I'm more of a technology and get-your-hands-dirty-guy ;). The mural on the wall is actually like 12 strips of wallpaper that my mom put up. I don't know how she does it, because I can't see the seams and everyone that sees it seems to think that it was painted.

The PC has some very modest specs, and because it is a PC, I don't use it that often, but it's nice if i have something on my main machine and want to stream it down there, it has the following specs:

1.7Ghz Athlon XP Mobile
Large Copper Heatsink so it says cool and quiet
Dual Layer DVD Burner
512MB RAM
Radeon 9600
80GB Hard drive
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

And xp media runs just fine on it, you really don't need a lot of grunt. Then again, I'm not using the box as a DVR, and I'd recommend something a bit faster (2.2Ghz+) if you wanted to handle more then just one Low-def recording.

I hope this answers a few questions, but if there is anything I left out feel free to ask, I'd love to help out with your future theater.

[clayj]

So who has the biggest weiner so far? :confused: :rolleyes:<raises wien... er, hand>

[MacRy]

Says the guy with this profile picture:

http://forums.macrumors.com/image.php?u=31930&dateline=1080908864&type=profile

;)

See now, just look at my widdle face. How can you possibly say no?! :)

[clayj]

See now, just look at my widdle face. How can you possibly say no?! :)Sorry... rule #1 of Living with Clayj: You must be female. ;)

[dylan6950204]

you guys have like awsome stuff i liked the north corolina dudes the best tho

[Old Smuggler]

its not much but im working on it
excuse the mess

http://static.flickr.com/103/304615094_b08787f114.jpg

[clayj]

you guys have like awsome stuff i liked the north corolina dudes the best thoThanks, glad you like it!

[poopyhead]

I'm about to buy a new receiver and speakers and was wondering if anyone owned a nad or cambridge audio receiver or possibly some magnepan speakers and either really liked or hated them

[thebeephaha]

Update from my last post above-

Got a new TV today!

Viewsonic N2060w (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcdtv/n2060w/)

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/stuff/hometheatre1.jpg

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/stuff/hometheatre2.jpg

[GreasyWeasel]

Here's mine, I've had it up and running for about 11 months now and I love it.
Sony HS60 Projector,
92" Beamax Manual Screen,
Denon 3806 Receiver,
Sky HD,
Windows Media Center,
Denon 1920 DVD Player,
Mordaunt-Short Select 500 THX Speakers,
Stands Unique Ultimate High AV Rack,
XBOX360,
PS2,
Gamecube,
Panasonic Q,
Logitech Hamony 885 Remote
http://www.pjbain.f2s.com/setup.JPG

[FleurDuMal]

This thread makes me feel so poor :(


Seriously, this must be the wealthiest forum ever :eek:

[flir67]

nice condo, downtown I hope they are all the rage now in charlotte. :D

I'm surprised you didn't stick a furman power controller in your wiring closet instead of a monster.

nice set up...




OK, here's mine... posted it before, but not all in one place. Bear in mind that much of this equipment is SIX years old... it was state-of-the-art when bought and still kicks ass.

Runco PL-50c 50" plasma TV
M&K 750THX 6.1 speakers (6 speakers + subwoofer)
Sony 400 DVD changer + Sony LocationFree TV base station
B&K AVR-307 AV receiver
Sony DVP-S9000ES reference DVD player
Runco controller box (recently replaced with a Zektor HDS 4.1 component switching box)
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD HD DVR cable box
Mitsubishi S-video VCR (kept only for emergencies... I have no VHS tapes)
Roku PhotoBridge
Monster power controller
Xbox 360
Panja Viewpoint remote control system

[stagecustom]

XBOX360,

http://www.pjbain.f2s.com/setup.JPG

Is it just me or do u have wired 360 controllers? For that kind of set up why would you? only makes you sit close and awkward..... :confused:

[dukebound85]

wow I wouldn't look for a house like yours to be in North Carolina.

what people from the south can't have nice things??? whats your point? In my opinion, the architecture of the south pretty much dominates all else in the US as I have lived pretty much everywhere

[clayj]

what people from the south can't have nice things??? whats your point? In my opinion, the architecture of the south pretty much dominates all else in the US as I have lived pretty much everywhereEven more ironic is that the person who made that comment was from Georgia. :rolleyes:

[Dagless]

Even more ironic is that the person who made that comment was from Georgia. :rolleyes:

Do I sense the beginnings of an American class system?

By George!

[clayj]

Do I sense the beginnings of an American class system?

By George!Not really... it's just that the proportion of hicks is just as high in Georgia (if not higher) as in North Carolina. Having a Georgian imply that people from North Carolina can't have well-furnished condos is kinda like the pot callin' the kettle black. ;)

[GreasyWeasel]

Is it just me or do u have wired 360 controllers? For that kind of set up why would you? only makes you sit close and awkward..... :confused:
Nope they are attached to charge and play kits while not it use to recharge the battery packs. They are wireless controllers for playing.

[bigandy]

Sorry... rule #1 of Living with Clayj: You must be female. ;)

he did say he was married ;)

[clayj]

he did say he was married ;)So being married makes him female? :confused:

[Nym]

Stop posting pics!! This scares the poor people, we cry alone :(

This is my "home theater"

http://www.45.free.net/~vitus/photo/2004.01.01-ploskoe/tv-set.jpg (http://www.45.free.net/%7Evitus/photo/2004.01.01-ploskoe/tv-set.jpg)

:D :D :D

edit: WARNING, High Res Pic!!

[b0tt094]

Stop posting pics!! This scares the poor people, we cry alone :(

This is my "home theater"

http://www.45.free.net/~vitus/photo/2004.01.01-ploskoe/tv-set.jpg (http://www.45.free.net/%7Evitus/photo/2004.01.01-ploskoe/tv-set.jpg)

:D :D :D

edit: WARNING, High Res Pic!!

I envy you :p

[greatdevourer]

So being married makes him female? :confused: He'll be bringing one with him ;)

[clayj]

He'll be bringing one with him ;)That's still a net of -1 females. ;)

[wizwaz3]

Here's Mine:

In my room, Pioneer 860 Watt 5.1 Surround sound system:
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/8031/1001087fx9.jpg

My "display"; a 24" iMac :D:
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3812/1001088wg0.jpg

A cleverly hidden center speaker ;):
http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/427/1001089gv6.jpg

And now for the 'Movie Room':

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/9512/1000689pb7.jpg

55" Mitsubishi
500 Watt Philips 5.1 Surround sound system
30GB (:() TiVo
VHS from back in the day...
Xbox...
And the hand of Spiderman from a poster. :p

[poopyhead]

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/430/img0289dp8.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0289dp8.jpg)

magnepan 1.6qr
klipsch quintet for surround sound
pioneer elite vsx-84txsi
old mitsubishi vcr
mac mini dvd/media server
sega dreamcast
syntax brillion lcd

as a college student this is a bedroom/hometheatre

[silbeej]

How things used to be. Just running plain old stereo now with what were the rear speakers, my DM303s.

http://www.boshty.co.uk/boshtyfile/uploads/3173/SmallTheGear58621.jpg


Not like that any more, most of that gear's in the studio. The front speakers are now rear speakers...

I see a ROTEL!! That is so sick, in a round about manner, whats the price on them, I really want to get one. Also, is that jsut a stereo 2 channel model??

[silbeej]

This is my setup from last year, building a new room for i'm in transition with college and all, but here is what it was:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e327/silbeej/04.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e327/silbeej/04-1.jpg

When school is out a 37inch westinghouse lcd as well as a xbox 360 will be added.

[wizwaz3]

Somebody's a tad anal. ;) lol

[jessica.]

OK, here's mine... posted it before, but not all in one place. Bear in mind that much of this equipment is SIX years old... it was state-of-the-art when bought and still kicks ass.

Runco PL-50c 50" plasma TV
M&K 750THX 6.1 speakers (6 speakers + subwoofer)
Sony 400 DVD changer + Sony LocationFree TV base station
B&K AVR-307 AV receiver
Sony DVP-S9000ES reference DVD player
Runco controller box (recently replaced with a Zektor HDS 4.1 component switching box)
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD HD DVR cable box
Mitsubishi S-video VCR (kept only for emergencies... I have no VHS tapes)
Roku PhotoBridge
Monster power controller
Xbox 360
Panja Viewpoint remote control system


Is it bad that I'd like to do the deed in Clayj's room? Interpret the "deed" as you wish.

[silbeej]

Somebody's a tad anal. ;) lol

Wasn't sure how the window shaking bass would affect the receiver, and that cardboard thing came in the package holding the sub so it was already built.

[BCains]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/BCains/IMG_1857.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/BCains/IMG_1860.jpg

[mattcube64]

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/430/img0289dp8.th.jpg (http://img102.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0289dp8.jpg)

magnepan 1.6qr
klipsch quintet for surround sound
pioneer elite vsx-84txsi
old mitsubishi vcr
mac mini dvd/media server
sega dreamcast
syntax brillion lcd

as a college student this is a bedroom/hometheatre

WOAH!! That freaked the **** out of me!

That's my house on your screen. It took me a second to remember I posted it in the "Cribs" thread. Heh.

[thebeephaha]

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/stuff/theatre_new.jpg

Updated again.

[Rokusaburo]

My Setup:

27" Toshiba CRT
Topfield TF4000T Digital Set-Top Box
Teac 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS DVD Player
Logitech Z-5300e THX 5.1 Speakers (280 watts RMS)
Creative DDTS-100 Decoder (Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6)
Sony Playstation 2

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=68835&stc=1&d=1172128482

[Cybix]

I thought this was "post your home theater"

not... post your bedroom, your computer on your desk, your lounge room... :rolleyes:

[Cybix]

dedicated home theatre, almost finished.. bit of wiring left, more movie stuff to jam in the room, need a propper A/V rack too

Was done on a budget :)

LG JT-30 DLP Projector (faroudja)
Yamaha RX-V657 7.1 Receiver
Yamaha DVD-S659 DVD
Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 fr, 8.1 rr, 8c
Neotech wall plates and cables throughout

[poopyhead]

WOAH!! That freaked the **** out of me!

That's my house on your screen. It took me a second to remember I posted it in the "Cribs" thread. Heh.

sorry bout that
I took the pic a long time ago to post to the cribs thread
and never did

[wizwaz3]

I thought this was "post your home theater"

It is. It's not restricted to dedicated rooms though. Never said it was. :p

[blakespot]

I thought I had posted to this thread before, but I can't find it. Sorry if I missed it and made a dup. Anyway, here's my entertainment center. Set it up in December of 2005.

http://pix.blakespot.com/download/2769-1/IMG_1172.JPG (http://pix.blakespot.com/view/computers/plasma_tv/)
( click image for more pix )

The TV is a Pioneer 50" Plasma (PDP-5060). Cheers!



blakespot

[gkarris]

60 Gig, Koss headphones...

[gkarris]

No, seriously, anyone wanna see mine?

I'm more of a purist:

Home Theater = Front Projection system

Home Entertainment Center = Everything else...

I have a Home Theater, but absolutely NOTHING like the rich guys above...

[BoyBach]

I thought this was "post your home theater"

not... post your bedroom, your computer on your desk, your lounge room... :rolleyes:


Erm, but what if your 'Home Theatre' is in your bedroom or on your computer desk?

[Mydriasis]

Was done on a budget :)

Nice budget :eek: :eek: :eek: !

I definitly studied the wrong stuff, either that or work in the wrong country. ;)

[DakotaGuy]

Here is mine.
32" LCD Insignia HDTV
Philips DVD/HDD 160GB Recorder
Harman/Kardon AVR 247 Receiver
Bose Acoustimass 16 speaker system

[MacBoy108]

Heres my 27" Cathode ray tube system equipped with built in speakers and a 3 year old tivo. And a PS2 (the xbox is downstairs)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/1883552555_aa292b0e8e_o.jpg

[Kamera RAWr]

I thought I had posted to this thread before, but I can't find it. Sorry if I missed it and made a dup. Anyway, here's my entertainment center. Set it up in December of 2005.

http://pix.blakespot.com/download/2769-1/IMG_1172.JPG (http://pix.blakespot.com/view/computers/plasma_tv/)
( click image for more pix )

The TV is a Pioneer 50" Plasma (PDP-5060). Cheers!



blakespot

Love that set of Carl Sagan's Cosmos!!!!! :D

[bembol]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/LouDiamonds/DSC00019.jpg

[switchstance]

- Sony 60" LCD Rear Projection TV
- Sony 5.1 surround sound theater system
- PS3 with 2 computes and PS3/PS2 games

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/markobator/DSC00342.jpg?t=1194678365

[lost eden]

Best I can do as a poor university student with a small room & thin walls :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/view_from_bed.jpg

Monitor: 20" Silicon Graphics CRT (rebadged Sony Triniton), which rotates to the right for when I'm sat at the desk

Source: Shuttle XPC running openSuSE with region-free DVD, Dreamcast, PS2

Amplifier: Aurex SB-A10

Speakers: Mission 732

(Speaker wire: Gale Symphony 400)
(Banaana plugs: 24k gold-plated solid brass MT Audio)

Picture taken from my bed :)

[AaronE]

More like a room theater lol
For bass I have a 12" Insignia car sub. lol it does ok.

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/213/img0442az0.jpg

Samsung 19" LCD HDTV
KLH 2-way speakers
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3675/img0444jw2.jpg


JVC 5.1 Receiver
XBOX 360 w/ HD-DVD drive
250gb WD External Hard drive
30gb iPod
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3183/img0445jk3.jpg

Random Compaq desktop that I use to test Linux and other operating systems with.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2328/img0446zx1.jpg

[toxicbomber]

Ahhh.... I love Nintendo. I own the NES, SNES, N64, Game Cube, Wii, DS, Game Boy Color translucent, Gamboy Color Green, and a blue DS (the original one broke).
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/5931/picture3ob9.png
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1871/picture6hq1.png
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9356/picture7ey5.png
:D

[Jschultz]

I just got around to snapping a couple of pics. I pride my rig on being the absolute cheapest I could assemble it. I work at Circuit City, so my whole rig is comprised of customer return/open box stuff...all for awesome deals. My 50" Sammy DLP was $1999 new, I got it for $1199. Matching stand was $100. Harmon Kardon 7.1 Speaker system and stand? $50, because we somehow lost it during inventory, so I took it off their hands. Denon AVR-587 receiver was $80 for me. My most proud deal is my Sony BDPS1 BD-player. This thing was $1000 when it first came out, and was recently $499. My cost? $50!! A little smooth talking my managers always has worked out. Anyways, for being a little rig in my apartment, it's not too bad.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7430/p1010032sg6.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010032sg6.jpg)

[Revlefty]

Here's mine, I really need to upgrade the...well everything.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/klbu.jpg

[rogersmj]

Here's my setup, I got it a couple months ago and finally decided to take some pictures of it with my brand new Nikon D40 camera. I still don't know what I'm doing with it though :p

Equipment:

Samsung 42" plasma TV
TiVo HD upgraded to 500GB
Apple TV (hacked)
Xbox 360 Elite
Panasonic class D digital receiver
Some great little Yamaha satellite speakers -- they sound fantastic for such little things, and have real wood cabinets
12" Velodyne sub that the neighbors hate

The TV stand is two Ikea LACK units that I basically bolted together so I got twice the height and twice the shelf space. Works quite well. I then added some LED lights under the shelves, and all the lights in the room are tied in via X10 controllers so when I click "Watch a movie" on my Logitech Harmony 550 remote the lights dim :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2213/2243413662_3d50976259.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogersmj/2243413662/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/2243413596_b91f3aa4c0.jpg?v=0 (http://flickr.com/photos/rogersmj/2243413596/in/set-72157603851130546/)

[Superman07]

I like the Ikea solution. Do you have a few pictures with the lights off?

[bjett92]

The TV stand is two Ikea LACK units that I basically bolted together so I got twice the height and twice the shelf space. Works quite well. I then added some LED lights under the shelves, and all the lights in the room are tied in via X10 controllers so when I click "Watch a movie" on my Logitech Harmony 550 remote the lights dim :)

I love the harmony remotes. I got one for my room, and my parents decided that they were so amazing they went out on black friday and bought two of the 880s.

[joekix]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/joebiggs/PICT0001.jpg


5 year old sony plasma

speakers: b&w nautilus 805's, htm-1, lm-1's & velodyne hgs-15

receiver: sony str-da 7100es digital amp

[UMHurricanes34]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2243479556_66746a9bff.jpg

Mainly used for Blu Ray and HD DVD playback.

[Krafty]

2 Klipsh ProMedia 45W Satellites
http://i32.tinypic.com/2d9tflk.jpg

120W Logitech Z-2300 Sub
http://i31.tinypic.com/5mn7k8.jpg

[Jonnyfive]

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a cheaper home theatre projector? I have been looking into a projector but the cost of an expensive bulb has kept me from buying. I want something that is relatively inexpensive with a cheap bulb (lamp).

I am sure everybody does.

[taylorwilsdon]

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a cheaper home theatre projector? I have been looking into a projector but the cost of an expensive bulb has kept me from buying. I want something that is relatively inexpensive with a cheap bulb (lamp).

I am sure everybody does.

Get an Optoma hd70. I had one and I loved it. 2000+ lamp hours and it looks great. If you really try you can get it under $600.

[rema]

mrogers, that set up is so nice and i love the dual lack and light set up, i should be getting a lack this weekend but will be a while till i get a tv as nice as that need to start saving :D

[rogersmj]

I like the Ikea solution. Do you have a few pictures with the lights off?

Like this?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2244431428_5b22c00408.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogersmj/2244431428/)

[Superman07]

Like this?


Yup! I'm surprised though...based on your first series of photos I would have thought the intensity of the lights on the stand would have been even more with the lights off. They looked rather bright to begin with when the light were on!

[rogersmj]

I had my camera ISO sensitivity pretty high I think. They're just the right brightness; it's perfect to have those on during a movie with all the other lights off. They provide just enough ambient light across the floor so you can see where you're walking if you have to get up.

[vicious7]

I had my camera ISO sensitivity pretty high I think. They're just the right brightness; it's perfect to have those on during a movie with all the other lights off. They provide just enough ambient light across the floor so you can see where you're walking if you have to get up.

Your idea is great -- I'm stealing it ;). I'm gonna pick up a pair of Lacks this weekend. Out of curiosity, how did you bolt the two pieces together -- or are they glued?

[rogersmj]

Your idea is great -- I'm stealing it ;). I'm gonna pick up a pair of Lacks this weekend. Out of curiosity, how did you bolt the two pieces together -- or are they glued?

Basically, I drilled a few extra holes on each side of the bottom of the middle shelf (which is really the bottom shelf of the second unit). The goal is to attach the middle shelf to the first set of side supports in the same way as the top shelf attaches to its side supports. You want to drill your holes on the underside of the middle shelf to mirror the holes on the underside of the top shelf, since it is attaching to the side supports in the same way. These holes aren't present in the middle shelf to begin with because, since it's really the bottom of the second unit, the only thing normally attaching to its underside is the four legs.

This makes the whole thing fit together beautifully, because you're able to use the standard screw-locks it comes with to put it all together as if it was designed that way in the first place. I used no glue -- only what came in the two boxes -- and the thing is as solid as a rock.

Once you start assembling them it will become quite obvious. The only place you need to drill is on each end of the underside of the middle shelf. At the end of the project you'll wind up with an extra top shelf and four extra legs. Since the Lack units are only $70, this looked a lot better to me than any other $140 TV stand I was considering. It's very solid and substantial looking yet sleek at the same time.

Here's my only caution to people considering this setup: the space between the shelves is not high enough to accommodate most receivers. I had a fairly standard-sized old Panasonic receiver, and after I had built this TV stand and wired everything up I went to slide the receiver in and it was 0.25" too tall! Fortunately, I was going to buy a new receiver anyway so I purchased this more compact class D receiver (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SA-XR55S-Theater-Receiver-Silver/dp/B0009E1YPW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1202393045&sr=8-2) and it fits fine, as you can see in the pictures. Sounds great too. But most receivers are a little too tall to fit.

Good luck!

[vicious7]

Basically, I drilled a few extra holes on each side of the bottom of the middle shelf (which is really the bottom shelf of the second unit). The goal is to attach the middle shelf to the first set of side supports in the same way as the top shelf attaches to its side supports. You want to drill your holes on the underside of the middle shelf to mirror the holes on the underside of the top shelf, since it is attaching to the side supports in the same way. These holes aren't present in the middle shelf to begin with because, since it's really the bottom of the second unit, the only thing normally attaching to its underside is the four legs.

This makes the whole thing fit together beautifully, because you're able to use the standard screw-locks it comes with to put it all together as if it was designed that way in the first place. I used no glue -- only what came in the two boxes -- and the thing is as solid as a rock.

Once you start assembling them it will become quite obvious. The only place you need to drill is on each end of the underside of the middle shelf. At the end of the project you'll wind up with an extra top shelf and four extra legs. Since the Lack units are only $70, this looked a lot better to me than any other $140 TV stand I was considering. It's very solid and substantial looking yet sleek at the same time.

Here's my only caution to people considering this setup: the space between the shelves is not high enough to accommodate most receivers. I had a fairly standard-sized old Panasonic receiver, and after I had built this TV stand and wired everything up I went to slide the receiver in and it was 0.25" too tall! Fortunately, I was going to buy a new receiver anyway so I purchased this more compact class D receiver (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-SA-XR55S-Theater-Receiver-Silver/dp/B0009E1YPW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1202393045&sr=8-2) and it fits fine, as you can see in the pictures. Sounds great too. But most receivers are a little too tall to fit.

Good luck!

Sweet -- thanks, man. I'll post up once I get it together.

[whoathere]

nice setup, mrogers.

[iowamensan]

46" Samsung LCD
Sony 5.1 Receiver
Dish Network 722 DVR
Apple TV
PS3 (for Blu-ray)
Wii
UPS Battery backup
4 120mm fans mounted in the cabinet for air circulation

[deathbyart]

This is something else that survived the recent break in, thank goodness. It is a 46" Samsung sitting on a poorly engineered entertainment stand from Target. The damn thing only has one hole for cables, one hole in the middle, thats it. :mad: I changed that with frustration and a screw driver... :p
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/deathBydsgn/tv.jpg


p.s. - mrogers, I am stealing your lighting idea. Ok? Thanks..haha

Oh and if your wondering why the 360 is on the ground. It tends to heat up and freeze while sitting in the entertainment system.

[iowamensan]

Oh and if your wondering why the 360 is on the ground. It tends to heat up and freeze while sitting in the entertainment system.

My cabinet (see above your post) is also from Target, and when the doors were closed things would get quite warm as well. While watching a movie using the PS3, I heard the fans on the PS3 kick in even with the doors closed and the movie at an above normal listening level. The Apple TV is also known to be a good heat source. I bought 4 120mm PC fans from coolerguys.com and mounted one in each of the 4 compartments in the cabinet to bring in fresh air. Components are still warm to the touch, but I can watch a movie without the fans revving up to turbo mode on the PS3.
I can post more pics if you like.
Geoff

[deathbyart]

If you get around to it, that would be great. How are you powering those pc fans? I assume I would need something like the 110v AC to 12v DC Power Supply?

I was planning on getting some new lighting and a surround sound set up. It looks like I will need to add more thing to my list. :D

[iowamensan]

If you get around to it, that would be great. How are you powering those pc fans? I assume I would need something like the 110v AC to 12v DC Power Supply?

I was planning on getting some new lighting and a surround sound set up. It looks like I will need to add more thing to my list. :D

yeah, it came from the same company as the fans. It actually puts out 12V and 5V through a regular Molex connector. I actually switched a wire and have my fans running on 5V. Now they run silent 24/7, and still put enough fresh air in to prevent overheating. I think I spent around $75 for everything, more than I had planned on - but I have over $1500 worth of electronics in that cabinet, so I figured it was a good investment.

[iowamensan]

If you get around to it, that would be great. How are you powering those pc fans? I assume I would need something like the 110v AC to 12v DC Power Supply?

I was planning on getting some new lighting and a surround sound set up. It looks like I will need to add more thing to my list. :D

OK, here are the pics. I bought screens to put on the back to cover the blades in case the cat climbed behind the cabinet. They do affect air flow quite a bit, moreso than I thought they would anyway. Let me know if you are interested more about the setup - I can give more detailed information about the parts.
Geoff

[phiberglass]

It was nice checking out all the setups. I'm in the process of designing our media room. We have our relatives living with us so they are taking up the extra room, but once they are out we are turning it into a media room. I've been doing a mockup in Google sketchup, and these have been giving me a good idea. Were going to have a flat screen wall mounted with speakers on the side and surround sound. We may do the LACK x 2 on top of each other like a previous poster did or demo a built in desk we have and have a little stacked media cabinet. In they're we'll have a receiver, dvd player, cd changer, xbox, apple tv. Then with the apple tv I'll probably just start a big movie collection. Can you hookup an external to the :apple:TV or is it just the internal HDD? If not i'll just keep them on one of our macs and stream them.

[martinmartin]

Taken at my last apartment (last year).

Pretty much the same as my current setup, except I have since added a PS3 and Velodyne HGS12 Mkii. Adding a Mac Mini next week.

Cheers

[joekix]

Taken at my last apartment (last year).

Pretty much the same as my current setup, except I have since added a PS3 and Velodyne HGS12 Mkii. Adding a Mac Mini next week.

Cheers

i love b&w's... did you see my post with my 805's and hgs-15 earlier in this thread?

[sycho]

Taken at my last apartment (last year).

Pretty much the same as my current setup, except I have since added a PS3 and Velodyne HGS12 Mkii. Adding a Mac Mini next week.

Cheers

Move that right speaker next to the TV!!!!!!

[martinmartin]

i love b&w's... did you see my post with my 805's and hgs-15 earlier in this thread?

I did see those - very nice indeed.

I hate how B&W stands are so expensive, though.

The stand for my HTM3S is like $350 or something...

[joekix]

I did see those - very nice indeed.

I hate how B&W stands are so expensive, though.

The stand for my HTM3S is like $350 or something...

no kidding... i bought mine back in 1999 and it was like 650.00 for the stands, but they do look good.

[martinmartin]

Move that right speaker next to the TV!!!!!!

I hear you...it wasn't possible at that apartment, believe me, I tried to make it work.

The speakers are now equidistant from the TV...

[deathbyart]

Can you hookup an external to the :apple:TV or is it just the internal HDD? If not i'll just keep them on one of our macs and stream them.

That you can not do, so you would just stream the movies from the computer.


p.s. iowamensan - I am sending a pm. :p

[sycho]

Here are some quickies of my bedroom. I'll take some of my actually Home Theatre another day.

30HS420 Sony HD Trinitron Tube
XBOX 360 + HD-DVD Drive + Guitar Hero
Old Sony Pro Logic Receiver
Some budget "Quest" speakers from Futureshop that cost very little.


Edit: wow, I need an I.S. lens.

[phiberglass]

I'm going to be building a media center soon I need to figure out all the stuff I'm going to get for it :D

[Killyp]

Taken at my last apartment (last year).

Pretty much the same as my current setup, except I have since added a PS3 and Velodyne HGS12 Mkii. Adding a Mac Mini next week.

Cheers

An 800 series HT :o

Stunning!

I'm selling my B&W DM7s at the moment to get some of the new 600 series speakers...

[ravenvii]

Best I can do as a poor university student with a small room & thin walls :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/losteden/view_from_bed.jpg

Monitor: 20" Silicon Graphics CRT (rebadged Sony Triniton), which rotates to the right for when I'm sat at the desk

Source: Shuttle XPC running openSuSE with region-free DVD, Dreamcast, PS2

Amplifier: Aurex SB-A10

Speakers: Mission 732

(Speaker wire: Gale Symphony 400)
(Banaana plugs: 24k gold-plated solid brass MT Audio)

Picture taken from my bed :)

Whoa, those speakers... How good are they? How loud do they get? I'm considering buying those...

[deathbyart]

Well I got the bias lighting and the led's in the shelves up. Now if I could get a decent freaking picture of it... :mad:

[deathbyart]

It's been updated a little.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/deathBydsgn/bias.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/deathBydsgn/connect360.jpg

[AreanFSL]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/BCains/IMG_1857.jpg


BCains - Loving the purple.. Were thinking about painting our TV room Purple as well.

[lost eden]

Whoa, those speakers... How good are they? How loud do they get? I'm considering buying those...
When they came out they had a list price of ~£200 (which equates to about £250 these days). I picked them up second hand for £31 :) They sound pretty damned good with a decent amp, wires & banana plugs. Not as good as B&W DM601 (which are a lot more expensive & will probably be my next upgrade path), but a helluva lot better than the Sony SS-MB250H I had before. They're rated at 20-100W & that's plenty loud enough for a mid-to-large room; here in my small dorm room they're too loud & if I played them at full whack I would end up with hearing damage! If you're looking for a decent pair of standmounts at a sensible price, they're ace!

[stormyuklondon1]

our a/v system as it stands now, possibly a few changes to come this year..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/stormyuklondon1/homecinema.jpg
Panasonic th42pwd6 plasma
Kef iq1 front speakers
Kef iq6c centre speaker
Kef egg rears(not in pic)
b&w asw 675 subwoofer
Pioneer ax5ais intergrated a/v amplifier
Pioneer dv868ais dvd player
xbox360
ninty wii
sky+ box
isotek vision mains conditioner
probably change the plasma for one of the new pana hd's closer to christmas, and add a ps3 when my phone contracts up and i can get a free one:D
we get a hell of a lot of enjoyment out of it as it is now tho, and that little voice in my head keeps telling me 'if it aint broke,don't try and fix it'!

[BCains]

BCains - Loving the purple.. Were thinking about painting our TV room Purple as well.

thanks! :D

[7on]

The Ghetto Theater :p

The stuff on the right of the tv shouldn't be there o.O I need to trek them to the basement.

[thebeephaha]

Does this count?

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/computer/workstation2008_1.jpg

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/computer/workstation2008_2.jpg

:D

[skiesforme]

Does this count?
<snip>

:D

Ohh.. ******* :eek::eek::eek:
Whoooaaaaa !!! ... (catches back lost breath)... gulp... mmm...
Aha ! :p
:eek::eek::eek::eek:... Iterations...

our a/v system as it stands now, possibly a few changes to come this year..
<snip>
Panasonic th42pwd6 plasma
Kef iq1 front speakers
Kef iq6c centre speaker...
Love the speakers there... they blend so nicely with your shelves and stand !
Neat !!:cool:

[tidytrev]

rears are boxed as i have no room at the min
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9779/dscf0379jm8.jpg
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[tr0jan]

skip

looks like my bedroom :)

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2899/pict0054ka3.jpg

[Santa Rosa]

My Present Home Cinema Setup

Consists Of:


Custom build 92 Inch Screen
BenQ W100 Projector
Panasonic DVD RAM player acting as general source input and switch box
Logitech Z-5500 connected to optical from Pany with multi core optical cable
All video connects with dual shielded Profigold Cable
Panasonic Bi Amped stereo for mp3 player etc
Some crap video player, Bush I think (never used lol)
Nintendo Gamecube with 4 controllers
Nintendo Wii not in pics tho
Front & Back Separate Halogen Dimmer Lights
2 Sofas
1 "Sex Chair" As it has become to be known...


Pictures:

[Dagless]

Lul, my home theater is just my bedroom.

20" Dell monitor
Rega Alya speakers
Realistic EQ
Pioneer SA-410 amp
iPod (when in XP)

[UMHurricanes34]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2431800125_9830846211_b.jpg

[sycho]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2431800125_9830846211_b.jpg

Tuck the left speaker next to the TV!!!!;)

[supercooled]

Does this count?

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/computer/workstation2008_1.jpg

http://www.joshuahenryproductions.com/computer/workstation2008_2.jpg

:D

You must be the manifestation of the audiophile god.

[sycho]

You must be the manifestation of the audiophile god.

Probably not, because audiophiles like to set up their speakers correctly. ;)

[lost eden]

Probably not, because audiophiles like to set up their speakers correctly. ;)
Plus none of that gear comes close to 'audiophile' grade. Just because it's big & shiny doesn't mean it sounds good.

[thebeephaha]

Watch it, don't hate on the equipment. It's not crap either.

Infinity speakers are by no means not good, for the money I'd say they are hard to beat. My KLH towers are somewhat meh but my sub and my receiver are really good. (BIC Acoustech H-100 Sub & Pioneer Elite VSX-54TX)

[Metal425]

BCains - Loving the purple.. Were thinking about painting our TV room Purple as well.

Nice, I love the purple, and the lighting. :D ;)

[alFR]

1 "Sex Chair" As it has become to be known...

That was too much info tbh. :)

[Santa Rosa]

That was too much info tbh. :)

Trust me, its not what your thinking lol :cool:

[drewfus]

So, I just moved back to Chicago from Florida, and of course the first priority was a new TV. :) So, here's what I ended up getting.

Panasonic Viera (TH-50PZ80U) 50"
Panasonic PT960 Home Theater (the rear speakers are wireless...quite convenient)

The TV stand is by a company called Init...tempered glass shelves, and really sturdy!
Also pictured are the Wii and PS3, of course.

I will mount the TV at some point...I just haven't had time (or friends around) to get it done since I got back.

[sycho]

Watch it, don't hate on the equipment. It's not crap either.

Infinity speakers are by no means not good, for the money I'd say they are hard to beat. My KLH towers are somewhat meh but my sub and my receiver are really good. (BIC Acoustech H-100 Sub & Pioneer Elite VSX-54TX)

I wasn't bashing the equipment, I was bashing because it is not set up correctly. :rolleyes:
http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout2.html

[thebeephaha]

I wasn't bashing the equipment, I was bashing because it is not set up correctly. :rolleyes:
http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout2.html

Not you, the other dude, "lost eden".

I know mine isn't setup right.

[Killyp]

Infinity speakers are by no means not good, for the money I'd say they are hard to beat.

Not when they're set up like that ;)

[Kurfer]

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer/100064/theaterrearright/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer/100064/theaterrearleft/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer/100064/theaterfrontright/web.jpg

The rest are posted here:

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064

[HckySo]

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064

:eek: You're living in my dream house! That's amazing!

[fivepoint]

The rest are posted here:

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064


Absolutely beautiful! Did you build it yourself?
Here is my modest setup. It's a work in progress... we've got a lot of painting/decorating/furniture buying to go yet.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2539222141_cb00cf937d.jpg?v=0

[Kurfer]

Absolutely beautiful! Did you build it yourself?
Here is my modest setup. It's a work in progress... we've got a lot of painting/decorating/furniture buying to go yet.


Thanks! Nice setup, hope you like the apple tv as much as I do!

It was about a year's worth of vision all wrapped up into one basement design. I did alot myself and everything I couldn't do I had my builder do. He rocks for being patient with me, we did alot of non-traditional things where I had to draw/re-draw out 10x times for his crew. :)

[fivepoint]

Thanks! Nice setup, hope you like the apple tv as much as I do!

It was about a year's worth of vision all wrapped up into one basement design. I did alot myself and everything I couldn't do I had my builder do. He rocks for being patient with me, we did alot of non-traditional things where I had to draw/re-draw out 10x times for his crew. :)

Thanks! And yes... I too am in love with my AppleTV. It's the solution I've been dreaming of for about 8 years now... In my opinion, Apple hit a home run with this one. It's just the perfect solution for my household.

I can completely relate to your 'year's worth of ideas' point... I am going through the same exact same thing with my desk (check my signature). One thing I've learned along the way is that anything worth building is worth taking the time and building right. Your basement looks like you've put a lot of thought and love into it. I am glad that you've got it finished, and hope you and your family get a lot of enjoyment out of it.

[Jack Flash]

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064

Very nice setup. Did you think about going for a darker color carpet, though? I would be worried about some light bouncing off the white. Probably a non-issue.

[és:]

Not you, the other dude, "lost eden".

I know mine isn't setup right.

He's best ignored to be honest.

[Kurfer]

Very nice setup. Did you think about going for a darker color carpet, though? I would be worried about some light bouncing off the white. Probably a non-issue.

In person it's a dark brown and is a non-issue, the light doesn't reflect at all.

[Victor ch]

Well, technically its a home theatre, except for the 5.1+ channel thing (which will be available by mid 2009)

Equipment:


Sharp AQUOS 32" HDTV
Klipsch Reference 52's floorstanding loudspeakers.
NAD C315BEE amplifier.
60GB PlayStation 3.
AirPort Express for streaming music.


Watching movies and playing some games on HD without the complete multichannel audio is still effin awesome, and when I add the subwoofer (in October) it will be even better, and with my 160GB tv coming in a month or so this setup just keeps getting better :p. BTW I'm 16.

Victor

[CalmEnvy]

The rest are posted here:

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064

This is what I have planned for my basement. Except 2 rows of setting with a riser at the back for the 2nd row and a stage at the front by the screen.

[Killyp]

Well, technically its a home theatre, except for the 5.1+ channel thing (which will be available by mid 2009)

Equipment:


Sharp 32" HDTV
Klipsch Reference 52's floorstanding loudspeakers.
NAD C315BEE amplifier.
60GB PlayStation 3.
AirPort Express for streaming music.


Watching movies and playing some games on HD without the complete multichannel audio is still effin awesome, and when I add the subwoofer (in October) it will be even better, and with my 160GB tv coming in a month or so this setup just keeps getting better :p. BTW I'm 16.

Victor

Sweeet :D btw you aught to get a learning remote. They're not as good as they could be, but it's still better than juggling remotes...

[Victor ch]

Sweeet :D btw you aught to get a learning remote. They're not as good as they could be, but it's still better than juggling remotes...

Thanks :D ! I'll probably get one when I have all the proper equipment; for now Im ok with the tv controller and the amp one.

Victor

[silbeej]

Just some basic stuff, the entertainment center is home made, my design.

[echosmyron]

So, I just moved back to Chicago from Florida, and of course the first priority was a new TV. :) So, here's what I ended up getting.

Panasonic Viera (TH-50PZ80U) 50"
Panasonic PT960 Home Theater (the rear speakers are wireless...quite convenient)

The TV stand is by a company called Init...tempered glass shelves, and really sturdy!
Also pictured are the Wii and PS3, of course.

I will mount the TV at some point...I just haven't had time (or friends around) to get it done since I got back.
are you playing mario kart on the wii?

[Indohottie]

Does this count?

:D

WOW. can you even turn it on without getting noise complaints for your entire neighborhood?

[fivepoint]

Just some basic stuff, the entertainment center is home made, my design.

Good job building that yourself! It looks great.

[EdLee]

We just moved so this isn't my theater any more...but planning on my next one!

http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/front.jpg
http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/back.jpg
http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/rack2.jpg

Ed

[Heavy Fluid]

Wow, some of these theaters are spectacular.

Here is ours when we first moved into the house 3 years ago. Money was limited. 54" Mitsubishi rear projection HDTV, Dish HD dual DVR, Sony 5.1 surround sound, PS2.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HTold.jpg

Fast forward to February 2008. LG 50" Plasma, DirecTV HD dual DVR, same Sony stereo surround and the PS2. New furniture though, and the room arrangement is different :)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HT1.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HT2.jpg

And this is how it is today. Same setup, new carpet though. The fugly green is GONE!!! (pic taken with my iPhone)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HT4.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HT3.jpg

[Auzburner]

Here I've got:
- The brand new 50" Pioneer 5010-FD KURO
- 160GB TV
- 60GB PS3
- Junky Kenwood sound system
- HDTV Cable Box that looks like it came out a monkey's butt.

My 360 and Wii didn't make the cut to sit under the beautiful Pioneer.

[lost eden]

New sub arrived today from eBay. Mission M2Sas, 8" poly/alu driver, 100W amplifier. Should play nicely with my Mission 732 standmounts. I can't test it out until I buy some more speaker wire (luckily there's a hifi shop just across the road from where I work so I can pop out at lunch tomorrow). Once I've checked that it's in full working order, I'm unfortunately boxing it up again until September when I move into the new flat. My room in the current flat is far too small to set up my speakers properly (my standmounts are currently on the floor) & the walls are far too thin to use a subwoofer.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/710/imgp1246ku3.jpg

[Superman07]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/HT1.jpg


Do you have a better shot or a link to the console table? Where did you get it from?

[Keebler]

The rest are posted here:

http://gallery.mac.com/kurfer#100064

omg.

my heart is racing, i feel fatigued, i'm in shock.

can i move in???? :)

[Heavy Fluid]

Do you have a better shot or a link to the console table? Where did you get it from?

Furniture Row. This is the set it goes with I believe. I can get you a better picture tomorrow, as I am at work right now.


http://www.furniturerow.com/group_detail/brand/oak_express/id/626/

[Heavy Fluid]

I took a better shot of it for you. If you want any other shots of it, just let me know.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/console.jpg

and the matching side table. Please ignore the wiring, we are working on eliminating that.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/lovtrance/side1.jpg

[bennifer3000]

Very jealous of that Home Theatre and Office setup Kurfer.....

Did that stuff after you bought the house? Anyway it's awesome.

[Kurfer]

Very jealous of that Home Theatre and Office setup Kurfer.....

Did that stuff after you bought the house? Anyway it's awesome.

Thanks for the compliments, I ended up putting the entire basement design in 1 year after we built the house. We waited since it was a new house build and wanted the house to "settle" for a year before putting drywall in the basement.

[hotwire132002]

There's a lot of nice setups in this thread (Kurfer's is awesome -- I agree with everyone else on that!)

Here's my setup -- it's pretty basic compared to some of these, but I'm happy with it. :)

http://photos.l3.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v282/149/43/582920283/n582920283_3019954_1598.jpg

http://photos.l3.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v282/149/43/582920283/n582920283_3019953_1324.jpg

[MacHappytjg]

dedicated home theatre, almost finished.. bit of wiring left, more movie stuff to jam in the room, need a propper A/V rack too

Was done on a budget :)

LG JT-30 DLP Projector (faroudja)
Yamaha RX-V657 7.1 Receiver
Yamaha DVD-S659 DVD
Wharfedale Diamond 8.4 fr, 8.1 rr, 8c
Neotech wall plates and cables throughout

my cousin has those same chairs but 2 beside each other then 2 behind on a riser that u step up to get to the second row with a 52" sony lcd hdtv and ps3

[lost eden]

New sub arrived today from eBay. Mission M2Sas, 8" poly/alu driver, 100W amplifier. Should play nicely with my Mission 732 standmounts. I can't test it out until I buy some more speaker wire (luckily there's a hifi shop just across the road from where I work so I can pop out at lunch tomorrow). Once I've checked that it's in full working order, I'm unfortunately boxing it up again until September when I move into the new flat. My room in the current flat is far too small to set up my speakers properly (my standmounts are currently on the floor) & the walls are far too thin to use a subwoofer.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/710/imgp1246ku3.jpg

Quoting my own pic for an update - sub doesn't work :<
Probably have to send it back, at my expense, for a refund, not including original delivery, which means I'll be down >£25 for the venture. Why does this always happen to me?

[Heavy Fluid]

hotwire - that looks pretty nice. Is it my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that TV at a little bit of an angle?

[hotwire132002]

hotwire - that looks pretty nice. Is it my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that TV at a little bit of an angle?

Thanks for the compliments -- yeah, the TV is angled a bit. When I first set everything up, we had it flat against the wall but you couldn't see it too well from the far end of the couch. With the TV angled, you can get a good view from anywhere in the room. :)

[HostV]

Here...

[lost eden]

Here...
Why such a small photo?

[Eric Lewis]

Why such a small photo?

cause its off google

[lost eden]

cause its off google
That's what I was thinking, but I was trying to be subtle in my questioning!

[Malfoy]

I thought I had posted here before but a search for my name didn't appear. So here's mine (not from google :)):

http://prfectjon.com/pics/rockband/rockband_labeled.jpg

[CalmEnvy]

^ Why do you have both a Blu-ray player and a PS3? :confused:

[tidytrev]

^ Why do you have both a Blu-ray player and a PS3? :confused:

and a 360 and hddvd player

[Revlefty]

and a 360 and hddvd player

HD DVD isn't built in on the 360.

[Andrew Henry]

-removed-

[Malfoy]

^ Why do you have both a Blu-ray player and a PS3? :confused:

I like the samsung BR player better and I use a Harmony 1000 to control them all. If there is a way to control the PS3 with the Harmony i havent been told it yet. As for why HDDVD and X360, well I hate the 360 interface and I hate dongles.

[Andrew Henry]

I like the samsung BR player better and I use a Harmony 1000 to control them all. If there is a way to control the PS3 with the Harmony i havent been told it yet. As for why HDDVD and X360, well I hate the 360 interface and I hate dongles.

Logitech hasn't came out with a remote that includes support for the PS3 as it uses Bluetooth and not IR. I've been holding out for a new remote for that exact reason.

[Kurfer]

Logitech hasn't came out with a remote that includes support for the PS3 as it uses Bluetooth and not IR. I've been holding out for a new remote for that exact reason.

I control my PS3 with a harmony remote, just buy the Nyko IR remote for the PS3 from Best Buy (it's like $15). It comes with an IR usb device that plugs directly into the PS3, the Harmony software even has a preset for the Nyko PS3 remote built-in.

[Andrew Henry]

I control my PS3 with a harmony remote, just buy the Nyko IR remote for the PS3 from Best Buy (it's like $15). It comes with an IR usb device that plugs directly into the PS3, the Harmony software even has a preset for the Nyko PS3 remote built-in.

I just don't want to have to plug in an IR receiver, I like the PS3's clean look. :o

[Kurfer]

I just don't want to have to plug in an IR receiver, I like the PS3's clean look. :o

I'd say the tiny little IR device is very small and hard to notice. In my opinion, if you can see your devices in any setup as a focal point then you fail. :)

Also, the PS3 is about as ugly as a console can get. :(

[Kurfer]

I thought I had posted here before but a search for my name didn't appear. So here's mine (not from google :)):

Man, all those wires behind your stuff would drive me insane! I don't understand when people buy thin/glass setups but don't do any cable management/hiding?

[Malfoy]

Man, all those wires behind your stuff would drive me insane! I don't understand when people buy thin/glass setups but don't do any cable management/hiding?

The amount of preplanning required to have hidden all those cables would be a lot of work given how much longer I plan on staying there( i leave in Nov). You can see most of the wires because most aren't long enough to make 'L shapes' (run along the ground, then straight up). Once i find my new residence and more time (This setup was more of a spur of the moment over a week type thing, I had a vision and acted fast :) ) to plan how everything will be, I'll take wiring into consideration so it can be macrumors worthy :D

[tidytrev]

HD DVD isn't built in on the 360.

i know that but i would have thought a hddvd add on would have been cheaper and more space effective

[Andrew Henry]

I'd say the tiny little IR device is very small and hard to notice. In my opinion, if you can see your devices in any setup as a focal point then you fail. :)

Also, the PS3 is about as ugly as a console can get. :(

That's a matter of your own opinion. :)

[Revlefty]

Here's mine:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/CIMG0073.jpg

I'm currently using my 24" Dell as a TV because my 52" POS television took a crap, so i'll be picking up a new one in a week or so.

[joekix]

^^^

still looks good!

[jecapaga]

Here's mine:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/BrunsLefty/Room/CIMG0073.jpg

I'm currently using my 24" Dell as a TV because my 52" POS television took a crap, so i'll be picking up a new one in a week or so.

Nice color on the walls..I always enjoy seeing when people have a color other than white or egg shell on their wall. Nice setup

[tidytrev]

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2674350668/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2673528805/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2674345846/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2673524537/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2673522479/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2674339996/

http://flickr.com/photos/23790445@N04/2673518683/

[iShade]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g198/theunbeatable/Preview.jpg

*=Blue Ray Writer/PC
x= Player

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g198/theunbeatable/Preview-1.jpg

Meh.

[sycho]

Wow, maybe next time don't circle everything? That is hard as hell to read / understand.

[MacHappytjg]

Logitech hasn't came out with a remote that includes support for the PS3 as it uses Bluetooth and not IR. I've been holding out for a new remote for that exact reason.

Uhm they have a blutooth one from ps that works good and is nice since it goes with the system

[fredsarran]

My home cinema ? Nothing naughty : The latest iMac 3.06 with Front Row and the Remote Control + 2.1 Logitech Speakers + 2 LaCie External HD for storing movies + Creative X-Fi External Sound Card + Some stupid uncomfortable kitchen chairs :)

[sycho]

Here is my bedroom, which is where I do most of my media watching.

Sony Trinition 30" 30HS420
Yamaha RX-V650
XBOX 360 + HD-DVD Drive
PlayStation 3
budget speakers that I spent about $225 for all five.


Some pictures, taken with my super wide Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm.
A couple of overall shots (yes my desk is messy, I will deal with that tomorrow):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2049/2718854472_a26f7386ef_b_d.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/2718859826_b6a6a08c5d_b_d.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2718042581_8a2179313a_b_d.jpg

Super wide shot of the TV and media and consoles:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2718857346_0f547f711b_b_d.jpg

And a slightly better of the media (I suppose I could have used my faster lens on this shot...)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2718864784_01532f152d_b_d.jpg

[MacHappytjg]

Thanks :D ! I'll probably get one when I have all the proper equipment; for now Im ok with the tv controller and the amp one.

Victor

so thats what u play ur ps3 on? interesting i hooked mine up to my 20" lg wide monitor but only get 720p but thats way better than 420
.... i shall post mine up soon.

[huskydsl]

hmm, should have spent some of those bucks on a nicer bedspread :-)

Looks cool, but maybe you should have some things to do in the public areas of the house rather than have it all in your room? Do you ever see your family?

[MacHappytjg]

hmm, should have spent some of those bucks on a nicer bedspread :-)

Looks cool, but maybe you should have some things to do in the public areas of the house rather than have it all in your room? Do you ever see your family?

lol his parents are probably like my parents dont care about media tv + dvd and there set but in my house we shalll be getting a big tv in the basement just for those reasons i think + ps3 bluray etc hd

[huskydsl]

my parents were convinced i would never come out of my room if i had a TV in my room... in retrospect, they were right... and I'm glad i'm not a slave to my TV.

[MacHappytjg]

my parents were convinced i would never come out of my room if i had a TV in my room... in retrospect, they were right... and I'm glad i'm not a slave to my TV.

i have a tv in my room but never use it since its a small tube 13" so i hooked my ps3 to my monitor along with my emac but i leave my room lots i dont spend too much time on the computer/ ps3 since its summer.

[Bwa]

Here's what I have in the living room. 55" Sony, Onkyo 705, JBL E80s + EC35 in the front (80s are bi-amped) and Polk 40s in the back (not pictured). Wii, Airport Express, cd changer, upscaling dvd player, Harmony 880 remote. The receiver runs too hot where it is now; need to buy/build a separate component shelf.

Ignore the hideous curtains and rug :-)

http://www.degana.com/mitch/media/home-theater.jpg

Just for fun, picture of the back of the receiver.

http://www.degana.com/mitch/media/705-back.jpg

[appledrone]

Here is my bedroom, which is where I do most of my media watching.

Sony Trinition 30" 30HS420
Yamaha RX-V650
XBOX 360 + HD-DVD Drive
PlayStation 3
budget speakers that I spent about $225 for all five.


Some pictures, taken with my super wide Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm.
A couple of overall shots (yes my desk is messy, I will deal with that tomorrow):


Super wide shot of the TV and media and consoles:


And a slightly better of the media (I suppose I could have used my faster lens on this shot...)



why the xbox hd player with no hd tv?

[rogersmj]

Uhm they have a blutooth one from ps that works good and is nice since it goes with the system

"Uhm" the Sony Bluetooth remote is not a universal remote, that was the whole point of the discussion. I too will never buy a PS3 to be my Blu-Ray player (unless someone comes up with a 100% IR solution, including power on/off) because Sony was too cheap to include a $0.10 IR receiver in the system. I've got my Harmony remote that controls everthing, even my Apple TV and 360, and I worked hard to get it that way, and I'm not going to add a second remote just for Sony.

[sycho]

hmm, should have spent some of those bucks on a nicer bedspread :-)

Looks cool, but maybe you should have some things to do in the public areas of the house rather than have it all in your room? Do you ever see your family?
The reason I have all this in my room is because when it was in the Family Room, I never got to use it, since my brother was always hogging the TV.
And what is wrong with my bedsheets?! Most of my friends think they are cute and awesome.

lol his parents are probably like my parents dont care about media tv + dvd and there set but in my house we shalll be getting a big tv in the basement just for those reasons i think + ps3 bluray etc hd Pretty much how it is, I bought my dad a 46" HD rear projection CRT and I took the Trinition, I bought most of the movies we have, so my parent don't mind too much that I have a small part of the collection in the room.

why the xbox hd player with no hd tv?
That is an HDTV.... :rolleyes:

[Victor ch]

so thats what u play ur ps3 on? interesting i hooked mine up to my 20" lg wide monitor but only get 720p but thats way better than 420
.... i shall post mine up soon.

Yah.... and I must say, Metal Gear Solid + HDTV + Fancy sound = holy effin *****.! Seriously, when you get pretty much addicted and stare in deep concentration into the screen, have the speakers way up loud and a stupid thing jumps behind you (in the game OFC) and makes a rumbling sound, you'll poop your pants; one of the Boss's in the game [Laughing Octopus] does that haha (I jumped "out of my seat" hahah)

As for the 720p versus 1080p fight; meh, I get 720p and it looks as good (in 32inch) as my cousin's 6 month newer Toshiba HDTV. For movies, games, still pics and others, I guess the panel resolution won't matter that much under 47", but if you're gonna use it as a computer display then the higher res the better (but then again you'll find better displays @ higher res for less dough, smaller though, for computers)

Victor

[WilliamTM]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2215956645_37bd2a7115.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2215956645/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2692437450_df06c433d9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2692437450/)

HDDVD, woo. :p

[AaronE]

^

I believe I have those same speakers. They were good when I used to use them.

[dmw2692004]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/dmw2692004/Computers/100_0017.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/dmw2692004/Computers/100_0018.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/dmw2692004/Computers/100_0019.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/dmw2692004/Computers/100_0020.jpg


Please excuse the mess. I have 3 younger sisters that seem to leave all their **** behind everywhere. Drives me and my dad INSANE.:mad::mad:

[spank2223]

Here's what I have in the living room. 55" Sony, Onkyo 705, JBL E80s + EC35 in the front (80s are bi-amped) and Polk 40s in the back (not pictured). Wii, Airport Express, cd changer, upscaling dvd player, Harmony 880 remote. The receiver runs too hot where it is now; need to buy/build a separate component shelf.

Ignore the hideous curtains and rug :-)

http://www.degana.com/mitch/media/home-theater.jpg

Just for fun, picture of the back of the receiver.

http://www.degana.com/mitch/media/705-back.jpg

How do you like the 705? I am deciding between the 606, 705, or waiting for the 706. thanks in advance for any advice.

[MacHappytjg]

Mine is a media thing, ps3, and soon to be tv, since my parents arent big into ps3 being on our main tv i found hdmi to dvi and made it hd with my monitor, the speakers are some small sony ones, i use for my computer and sound for the ps3 if anyone wants to know how i did it pm me..... so heres some pics it looks more as a computer setup........ But use it for everything.

Clickable*

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc7/thomasjgoodchild/DSCN2340.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc7/thomasjgoodchild/DSCN2341.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc7/thomasjgoodchild/DSCN2343.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc7/thomasjgoodchild/DSCN2344.jpg

[MacHappytjg]

Yah.... and I must say, Metal Gear Solid + HDTV + Fancy sound = holy effin *****.! Seriously, when you get pretty much addicted and stare in deep concentration into the screen, have the speakers way up loud and a stupid thing jumps behind you (in the game OFC) and makes a rumbling sound, you'll poop your pants; one of the Boss's in the game [Laughing Octopus] does that haha (I jumped "out of my seat" hahah)

As for the 720p versus 1080p fight; meh, I get 720p and it looks as good (in 32inch) as my cousin's 6 month newer Toshiba HDTV. For movies, games, still pics and others, I guess the panel resolution won't matter that much under 47", but if you're gonna use it as a computer display then the higher res the better (but then again you'll find better displays @ higher res for less dough, smaller though, for computers)

Victor

I havent gotton that game yet im still playing cod :rolleyes: but got bad company gold (dont really like it alot) but alot of games are in 720p anyway so its all good but i got little sony speakers ^ as seen there through my computer to get ps3 sounds....

[toolbox]

Oh here is mine, this is my setup in my room, the photo is a little dark cause i turned off the flash cause of the tv screen + i no stuff all about photoshop

Items in picture

- Samsung 101 cm LCD HD/Bluray ready
- Pioneer DVD player
- Panasonic DVD/ HDD recorder
- Mac Mini ( i just put the mini in there so it's out of the way)
- Apple TV
- Cable Box
- My collection of DVDS that cabinet is full as you can see there some on the floor

[suMMx]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2215956645_37bd2a7115.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2215956645/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2692437450_df06c433d9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/williamhook/2692437450/)

HDDVD, woo. :p

where did you get that tv stand from?

[UMHurricanes34]

I'm so desperately trying find a nice, simple TV stand that can house my center channel speaker and all components without spending $700+. I'm having trouble.

[NickD]

I'm so desperately trying find a nice, simple TV stand that can house my center channel speaker and all components without spending $700+. I'm having trouble.

Coffee tables and coffee table hacks always seem to work for cheap.

[MacHappytjg]

Coffee tables and coffee table hacks always seem to work for cheap.

Yea i dont like complicated tv stands......

[Bwa]

How do you like the 705? I am deciding between the 606, 705, or waiting for the 706. thanks in advance for any advice.

I love the 705. I also have a 573 in my office--I really like the Onkyo gear. Now is a great time to pick up a 705, since they're on closeout (seemed like I got mine at a closeout-type price).

As pictured, I don't have enough space above the 705--it gets extremely hot, hot enough that the fans come on--if I play music at extremely loud volumes for say > 30 minutes. I can't hear the fans over the music, but it worries me.

My front speakers are bi-amped, which the 705 supports in 5.1 mode. It does get louder quicker with the bi-amping, saved me from buying a separate amp.

The Audyssey calibration sounds pretty good to me--some folks don't like it, but it's a far better starting point that I would be able to manually do. The OSD controls are pretty good, though basic in terms of the look. Very functional.

It works great with my Harmony 880, though in my office I just use the Onkyo remote. The 705 remote keys don't feel as 'solid' somehow as the 573 remote.

Anyway, all in all I'm very happy with both my 573 and my 705.

There is a pretty active 705 user forum on avsforum.com.

Good luck.

[Victor ch]

Well, there has been some changes over this few months. Wall mounted the TV, changed the TV, changed the music source (from iPod to AirPort streaming) rearranged the whole setup, now there's no stupid bookshelf right next to one of the speakers, and there's more overall space for them.

I would seriously recommend wall mounting the TV, the mount costs like $100~ (and there are cheaper ones, non-tilting) and it takes a couple of hours to mount the stuff, truly worth it. And I know, the TV looks as if it was way to high, actually it isn't, its within the range of the speakers imaging (if this makes any sense) so there's no odd imaging and when watching movies the sound appears to come from the screen, not from the big speakers. Anyhow here are some pics:

[WilliamTM]

where did you get that tv stand from?Ikea. I can't remember what it was called though. :(

[rkolsen]

Well, there has been some changes over this few months. Wall mounted the TV, changed the TV, changed the music source (from iPod to AirPort streaming) rearranged the whole setup, now there's no stupid bookshelf right next to one of the speakers, and there's more overall space for them.

I would seriously recommend wall mounting the TV, the mount costs like $100~ (and there are cheaper ones, non-tilting) and it takes a couple of hours to mount the stuff, truly worth it. And I know, the TV looks as if it was way to high, actually it isn't, its within the range of the speakers imaging (if this makes any sense) so there's no odd imaging and when watching movies the sound appears to come from the screen, not from the big speakers. Anyhow here are some pics:

Nice, I am still waiting for MSNBC HD :) Not that CNN HD isnt nice, but I just prefer MSNBC.

[Victor ch]

Nice, I am still waiting for MSNBC HD :) Not that CNN HD isnt nice, but I just prefer MSNBC.

Thanks. Yah, I actually get few HD channels here (costa rica) and cnnhd is the only one that is truly hd, the others (national broadcasters) have crappy HD signal...

Victor

[MacHappytjg]

Thanks. Yah, I actually get few HD channels here (costa rica) and cnnhd is the only one that is truly hd, the others (national broadcasters) have crappy HD signal...

Victor

I was going to say if they were talking about the beheaded bus ride, which i might add was very gross and wrong...... apperntly it was on cnn and probably everywhere... espically since it happened in my provence :eek: poor guy, any whos.... Victor we still havent had our 1v1 cod match yet.....

[Victor ch]

I was going to say if they were talking about the beheaded bus ride, which i might add was very gross and wrong...... apperntly it was on cnn and probably everywhere... espically since it happened in my provence :eek: poor guy, any whos.... Victor we still havent had our 1v1 cod match yet.....

No... I think the were talking something about McCain but I can't remember what it was haha... not about the other creepy stuff.

Yeah I know, I just came back from a long trip and afterwards I could only find myself playing Metal Gear Solid 4.... But now actually I'm "restricted" from the PS3, got into and argument with mom and she decided taking the PS3 away and the HDMI cable just to ensure I wouldn't play for a month... I think I might get it back sooner, dunno.... If I do, I'll be ready for some pwnage ind COD hehe

Victor

[MacHappytjg]

No... I think the were talking something about McCain but I can't remember what it was haha... not about the other creepy stuff.
Yeah I know, I just came back from a long trip and afterwards I could only find myself playing Metal Gear Solid 4.... But now actually I'm "restricted" from the PS3, got into and argument with mom and she decided taking the PS3 away and the HDMI cable just to ensure I wouldn't play for a month... I think I might get it back sooner, dunno.... If I do, I'll be ready for some pwnage ind COD hehe
Victor

my mom wouldnt take mine away since i own it lol and plus wouldnt care to either i dont get in much trouble with my parents ne how just if we argue which still wont take away ma computer or ps3 since i own it. HA me 1 parents 0

[UMHurricanes34]

Coffee tables and coffee table hacks always seem to work for cheap.

...Go on :D

[Victor ch]

my mom wouldnt take mine away since i own it lol and plus wouldnt care to either i dont get in much trouble with my parents ne how just if we argue which still wont take away ma computer or ps3 since i own it. HA me 1 parents 0

I also own mine too, but she's crazy hahah I rather comply and play Unreal (@ very high volumes) just to annoy here, she took my gaming console but I can still play.

Victor

[MacHappytjg]

I also own mine too, but she's crazy hahah I rather comply and play Unreal (@ very high volumes) just to annoy here, she took my gaming console but I can still play.

Victor

LOL my parents wouldnt touch my stuff since theres so much wired and complication

[Killyp]

@ Victor

Nice to see your setup looking good now. :D

[Victor ch]

LOL my parents wouldnt touch my stuff since theres so much wired and complication
Same here, but she made me unplug it and all, kinda lame, specially at this age... meh hhahaha
@ Victor

Nice to see your setup looking good now. :D

Thanks bro.

Also, does this sound good for cables? They're the ones available at the store where I bought the Klipsches (thats what they use in all of their speakers, KEF, Jamo etc included)

"Jamo AG-cables (Audio Grade) ensure optimal connections between speakers and amplifiers. The cables are made of 99.9 % OFC copper, and the insulation is transparent. Available in the following thickness: 0.75 mm2, 1.50 mm2 and 2.50 mm2"

Any thoughts?

Victor

[spank2223]

I love the 705. I also have a 573 in my office--I really like the Onkyo gear. Now is a great time to pick up a 705, since they're on closeout (seemed like I got mine at a closeout-type price).

As pictured, I don't have enough space above the 705--it gets extremely hot, hot enough that the fans come on--if I play music at extremely loud volumes for say > 30 minutes. I can't hear the fans over the music, but it worries me.

My front speakers are bi-amped, which the 705 supports in 5.1 mode. It does get louder quicker with the bi-amping, saved me from buying a separate amp.

The Audyssey calibration sounds pretty good to me--some folks don't like it, but it's a far better starting point that I would be able to manually do. The OSD controls are pretty good, though basic in terms of the look. Very functional.

It works great with my Harmony 880, though in my office I just use the Onkyo remote. The 705 remote keys don't feel as 'solid' somehow as the 573 remote.

Anyway, all in all I'm very happy with both my 573 and my 705.

There is a pretty active 705 user forum on avsforum.com.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info. The 705 is on closeout and dirt cheap. I will check out the avs forums when i am off work.

thanks for the info.

[Killyp]

Yeh they'll be fine. :) I'm not a believer in upgrading cables, as long as they're well-made and durable, well shielded and preferably balanced (although most consumer kit doesn't support balanced connections), they're fine by my books.

[stormyuklondon1]

Ikea. I can't remember what it was called though. :(

its called an oppli, unfortunately ikea no longer make it..

[alecmcmahon]

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8436/photoet3.jpg


Olevia 47"

Sony SS 2000 Surround sound system

Sony PS3

Comcast HD Box

[mikelong622]

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Olevia 47"

Sony SS 2000 Surround sound system

Sony PS3

Comcast HD Box

I like your little figures you have. They remind me of the girls from price is right presenting the contestant with their new car...only it's a TV.:p

[doubleohseven]

Here's a photo of my home theater taken from the lounge. The TV is an LG Flatron TV. Also in the picture is a DVD player, video player, Foxtel set top box and a Playstation 2 (hard to see but it's on the side of the TV). Not to mention Mum's collection of vases and photo frames :D.

[cherry su]

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Please excuse the mess. I have 3 younger sisters that seem to leave all their **** behind everywhere. Drives me and my dad INSANE.:mad::mad:

nice wii fit! you're so lucky to have one! they're all sold out where i live :(

[rshanahan]

These pics are a few years old so please pardon the 'out of date' posters!!

The 'Lobby'

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/Stairway.jpg

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/Popcorn.jpg

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/Doors.jpg

The "Theater"

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/Entrance.jpg

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/Seating.jpg

The "Equipment"

http://www.rickshanahan.com/theater/DVD%20and%20Rack.jpg

[whistla13]

nice theater

[Fonzijr1964]

These pics are a few years old so please pardon the 'out of date' posters!!

The 'Lobby'

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The "Theater"

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The "Equipment"

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Very very nice i c u live in MD

MD FTW!!!

[cherry su]

These pics are a few years old so please pardon the 'out of date' posters!!

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wow you have so much HT equipment!

looking at your sig, nice array of hackintoshes ;)

[Victor ch]

[COLOR="Red"][B]These pics are a few years old so please pardon the 'out of date' posters!!


Wow quite impressive. Oh and yeah, don't expect to post all that stuff w/out details and not receive replies asking for details; which I will. TV, speakers and AV equipment, please haha :D

Victor