Video: Epson Home Cinema 400 w/100 inch screen
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
Front: Paradigm Monitor 9 v5
Center: Paradigm CC-290 v5
Rear Surrounds: Mini Monitor v5
Subwoofer: Paradigm PW-2200 v2

tbd: Side Surrounds

Onkyo TX-Sr806 Receiver
Boston Acoustic fronts- VR940
Boston Acoustic center- VR910
Rear Surrounds old Infinity Sterling bookshelf speakers :)(***replacement suggestions welcomed)****
Boston Acoustic sub XB6
Panasonic Blue Ray player DMP-BD30
Panasonic Projector PTAE2000U
106" fixed screen

Any suggestions on speakers are welcomed!

Mains - Atlantic Technology 2200 L/R
Center - Atlantic Technology 2200 C
Rears - Atlantic Technology 920s
Sub - Velodyne SPLII 1000 Very Nice
Transducers (2) - I-Beams Cool but the wife hates them.

I am an old ADS fan and have yet to find anything to match the sound of the L-810's I have or the L300 satellites I have. Great stuff for 2 channel.:cool:

I've had lots of experience in car audio, but just a new-bee with HT.
So far we're using:

Sony str dg500 (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DG500-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B000ETYO7C)
Klipsch F3 towers (http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/f-3.aspx)
Klipsch C-3 Center (http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/f-3.aspx)
sony surrounds
Sony SA W3800 15 sub (http://reviews.cnet.com/subwoofers/sony-sa-w3800/4505-11312_7-32471355.html)

Hope to upgrade receiver and surrounds soon

Klipsch's w/ velodyne sub for the 7.1 home theater--The Dark Knight is on blu-ray tonight.

working on some polk audio in-walls (85i) for the rest of the house.

Oh, and bought a Klipsch rock speaker off craigslist for $40 for the yard for next spring.

ONKYO TX 1000 AVR
ONKYO SP 1000 DVD
JVC HM5 U DVHS DTHEATER (92 titles)
HD TIVO DirecTV
Universal Remote MX3000
MONSTER POWER
OPTOMA H79 PJ
VUTEC SILVERSTAR 120" VISION X SCREEN

Quite outdated though :) Planning to buy one recently

I have the RF-83's for my fronts, RC-64 Center, RS-62 Rears, And two subs the RT-12d for my front corner sub and a RSW10(not D) set up behind the couch for just some rumble feel while sitting. My Question is this, i power this all with the pioneer elite VSX-92TXH at 130Watts per channel this is quite loud and clear but im considering using this as a pre-amp and aquiring an Aragon amp. Would anyone suggest this? Personally I would like to know if this would blow these speakers. I usually don't raise the volume past -15. Does anyone feel i could press these speakers further with just the elite reciever or is it safe to crank up the volume some more? I only use this system with movies primarily blu-ray thanks.:)

The Amp would improve the sound of your RF-83 tremendously. The RF-83 are efficient speakers, and in a pinch, an integrated avr would do. But most avr's will not do them justice like a dedicated amp will. I think you be safer with the amp augmenting the avr, specially if you like to listen to movies at higher spl levels.

Family room: Paradigm Cinema CT 90's with Boston 10" Sub. Powered by a Denon AVR-2803. Source is a Denon DVD-1910.

Dedicated HT/listening room: Paradigm Signature series: S4 mains, C1, ADP1, S1 backs, Seismic 12. Powered by a Denon AVR-3808. Sources are Sony CDP-770, Oppo 980, PS3.

my humble 5.1 system

onkyo tx-sr805 powering:
aci sapphire xl (piano black)
aci sapphire xlc (piano black as well)
hsu research VTF-3 MK3 subwoofer (satin black)

onkyo 805 preamp outputs for the 2 side surrounds into a panasonic xr57. i don't remember the model number for the side surrounds, but they came with an onkyo HTIB package that i bought years ago when i didn't know any better.

JBL Studio L Series
FL&FR L820's
Center LC2
Sides L830's
Subs L8400's, one below each 820

Everything is about eight years old but still sounds good

Receiver - Marantz SR7000
Blu-ray - Panasonic DMP-BD35

Fronts - Paradigm Monitor 9
Center - Paradigm CC-350
Sub - Paradigm PS-1000
Surrounds - Paradigm AMS-150R In-Ceiling

Happy Holidays to all.

My HT Speaker system:

Front L&R:Definitive Technology BP7004
Center:Definitive Technology CLR 2500
Surrounds:Definitive Technology BP10
Subs:Definitive Technology SC1

My room:

a/v - marantz sr7002
blue ray/gaming - ps3
gaming - xbox360
monster conditioner
display - panny aeu2000 & vizio 26"
screen - elite tension
remote - mx3000
x10 lighting

Speakers:
Aperion 5t front
Aperion 5c center
Aperion 5db dipole/bipole sides
Aperion 4b rears
hsu - 2 mbm's mid bass
hsu - 1 vtf3.3

This is quite embarrasing but- Bose lifestyle 28 series... Please don't hate me :o

For Living Room:
fronts: Thiel CS 2.4
sub: Revel Concerta B12
backs/surrounds: Vandersteen 1Bs
center: Thiel SCS4

For Den:
one set of Thiel CS 1.6

For Kitchen:
one set of B&W CM1s

For Bedroom:
a mini HT in a box by Phillips

My main listening is music. The LR and Den have NAD amps. I use Sonos for whole house audio and love it :)

Cheers,
--jans

My 2.0, soon to be 5.1 ...
Klipsch RF-62 fronts for living room ($800CDN pair on special)
Hand me down Proac Studio 2 for salon.

(Denon 3808CI)

This is quite embarrasing but- Bose lifestyle 28 series... Please don't hate me :oNot :mad:, :p!

more pics and less lists

My HT speakers

Fronts: Mirage OM-5
Center: Mirage OM-C2
Rear & Back Sorrounds (2 pairs): Boston Acoustics VR series sorround speakers
Sub: Velodyne HGS 15

Hey truffleshuffle83, almost the same layout and setup. If you would have put your receiver on the bottom shelf, you would have enough room next the satellite box to put you center channel in the middle to help out with the dynamic.... something..... or another;)

HDTV Mitsubishi 65734
receiver Denon 3808
main Klipsch KG5.5
center Klipsch RC-62
surround Klipsh RS-52
sub Klipsh RSW-10D

I almost forgot, free shipping on the Super Juicer.

finally finished my setup for a while.

L/R - Infinity Primus 362's
Center - Infinity Beta C250
Surrounds - PSB Alpha B's
Sub - Boston Acoustics ??? [really don't even know the model, came with the Horizon MCS-130 package]
Receiver - Onkyo 576 [PS3 decodes my HD audio]

not bad for a college student with a part time job :]

picture - http://i42.tinypic.com/2w70fao.jpg

front: def tech promonitor 1000
center: def tech procenter 2000
rear: def tech promonitor 800
sub: rel Q108

Famliy Room:
Def. Tech BP7002
Def. Tech C/L/R 2002
Polk RC65 in wall SS

Master Bedroom:
JBL Northridge Series

In Ceiling (MB)
Polk rc60i

Garage:
Klipsch AW400

Outside:
Polk Atrium 55

theater/listening room:
focal 1027be
cc1000be
1007be
chorus 806v rear surr
velodyne splr-1200 X 2

reading room
mirage omd5 polk sub

office
iyiyi+ipod

Hi All,

My name's Rick and I'm a professional musician/pit orch guy for musical theate and piano/keyboard player. I also have a music studio and a home theatre studio, so I have a ton 'o speakers..

Peavey P-153 3-way
Cerwin Vega D9 3-way
Cerwin Vega PSX-153 3-way
JBL SP118 powered sub 18"
JBL JRX 115 two-way
Samson Expedition 300 two-way
Bose 503 (305?) two-way
JBL N38 two way

In ceiling home theatre speakers:

Jamo 10.5K4 4-way (two for side surround, two for back surround)

I have a few others sitting around but these come to mind directly.. I use 7.1 audio in my home theatre room and my studio, 5.1 in my "man cave" and straight 2ch stereo in my office and work shed.

Rick

Hello all, I am new to this site. I have been reading and learning a great deal since I've came across this forum. I really like this community and try to contribute as much as I am learning. Okay, well, let me tell you guys what I have just purchased. I'm looking for an amp as well. I was thinking about Denon 3808CI....

LR: Mirage OMD-15
C: OMD-C2
R: OMD-R
Sub: Prestige S10

Future upgrade possibly OMD-28's

Just bought some Mirage M1 speakers yesterday for use as my main front speakers.

MartinLogan Prefaces as L and R
MartinLogan Fresco i as C
MartinLogan Dynamo as sub
Klipsch Quintet IIIs as the 4 rears to complete the 7.1
Pioneer Elite 92 A/V R

Kef reference 205's, 203's, center and sub, Anthem MCA 50 and Anthem AVM 20.:D

A pair of Klipsch RF-82's, an RC-62 center, a pair of RS-62 surrounds, and an MFW-15.

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo98/fireman325/Home%20Theater/DSC01644.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo98/fireman325/Home%20Theater/DSC01642.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo98/fireman325/Home%20Theater/DSC01640.jpg

Theater:
2 x Allison One (L/R)
1 x Allison Six ( C )
2 x Allison CD Six ( SL, SR)
2 x homebuilt 2 way for presence
1 x 12 inch homebuilt ported sub

Bar:
Denon S-101 ( Cable Co Just blew it up so I am unsure as to what will be there in the future )

Piano Room:
2 x NAD Model 30

Master Bed Room:
2 X Allison Seven

downstairs:
2 x Aperion 5B (L/R)
Aperion 5C
2x Aperion 6IC (Surrounds)
Hsu VTF-1

Upstairs:
3x CSW MC300 (L/C/R)
2x CSW Ambiance 60 (Surrounds)
Yamaha YST-90 sub

Onkyo 805 powering the upstairs and a Kenwood VR-8070 downstairs. Will eventually swap, but probably not until we redo downstairs

My 7.1 system:

Fronts: Polk Monitor 70s
Center: Polk CS 2
Rear/sides: Polk Monitor 30s

My 5.1 system:
Fronts: Vienna Acoustics BCG
Center: Vienna Acoustics Oratorio
Surrounds: Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand
Sub: REL Studio I

My 3.1 Setup

Display: Panny 46PZ80
Receiver: Denon 2809
Mains: Paradigm Monitor 9 v6
Centre: CC-290
Sub: Polk PSW-505

hi to all my audio guru's, am i the only one that feels somewhat lonely in the audio world, my friends like audio video but not like i do, its my number 1 hobby since i was about 13 years old and now im 30 and love it just as much or even more.

i find myself always thinking and talking about speakers and calabration when im around co-workers as well as friends. Is this un natural or am i normal in the audio world.

my system AKA (GOLIATH) thats what i call it

well i am in the process of doing some upgrades but i will list what i have and will be getting

center channel ( paradigm cc390) a monster but
left and right channel (mini monitor v.2) was going to upgrade to studio 100
rear surround (rts 5 sound dynamic) upgrading to paradigm adp 390
subwoofer ( paradigm servo 15) AKA CHAOS

does anyone think since im gettin studio 100's version 4 should i upgrade my center channel to cc690 or keep cc390 which are the same in size just better drivers and cones on the cc690

thanks

cameron

hi to all my audio guru's, am i the only one that feels somewhat lonely in the audio world, my friends like audio video but not like i do, its my number 1 hobby since i was about 13 years old and now im 30 and love it just as much or even more.

i find myself always thinking and talking about speakers and calabration when im around co-workers as well as friends. Is this un natural or am i normal in the audio world.

my system AKA (GOLIATH) thats what i call it

well i am in the process of doing some upgrades but i will list what i have and will be getting

center channel ( paradigm cc390) a monster but
left and right channel (mini monitor v.2) was going to upgrade to studio 100
rear surround (rts 5 sound dynamic) upgrading to paradigm adp 390
subwoofer ( paradigm servo 15) AKA CHAOS

does anyone think since im gettin studio 100's version 4 should i upgrade my center channel to cc690 or keep cc390 which are the same in size just better drivers and cones on the cc690

thanks

cameron

You are normal. Electronics is all I ever think about. Just like any hobby no matter what it is, if you like it you're going to think about it a lot.

To add to my original post earlier, I just picked up two rears to match my Polk front and center channel. I'm done for now. Maybe I'll add another 2 speakers for 7.1 down the road... Maybe... who am I kidding? I will, and probably within the next couple months.

Front - Monitor 60
Center - CS2
Rear - Monitor 40

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m337/MeatyKnuckle/Electronics/DSC_0179.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m337/MeatyKnuckle/Electronics/DSC_0181.jpg

hey all, newly signed up but have been a lurker for a while.

I just recently purchased and set up my Paradigm Cinema 110

Fronts: Paradigm Cinema 110
CC: Paradigm Cinema 110 CC
Surrounds: Cinema ADP's (although one has a slight distored/static sound coming from it, will definitely exchange it)
Sub: Paradigm Cinema 110 sub

All powered by a Yamaha RX-V663

also a long time lurker - here's my humble 6.1 man cave setup:

Display - Pioneer PDP-4271
Reveiver - Onkyo TX-SR605
Center - Mirage Nano CC
Fronts / Surrounds / Center Back - Mirage Nanosats
Sub - Mirage Nanosub
PS3
XBOX 360 (non HDMI version)

Really want to sub in a XBOX 360 that has an HDMI out to clean things up, and will eventually have a cable box down there - in which case I will need to upgrade the receiver to something that has at least 3 HDMI in's.

I'm loving the Nanosat's so far (had them setup for about a week), and I'm very glad that I bought the additional Nano CC.

Denon AVR 1909
Sony PS3
Toshiba HD-DVD
DefTech ProCinema 1000--Center
DefTech Pro Cinema 800s--Front and Surround
JBL Sub Woofer
Mitsubishi 57" DLP

hi, how do you like your Def Tech 800, 1000's?

you guys are way too hardcore for me!~

I only have an Energy Take Classic 5.1 setup.

Thinking of going with Def Tech 800 and 1000 series though........

Hi all
I'm new to the site but lurking for awile

display Pioneer elite Pro-930hd
speakers left and right Energy RC-50
speaker center RC-LCR
powered by denon avr-3808ci
I spent all my money on the denon so the rears are coming soon Energy RC-Rs

Here's the details of my 5.1 setup:

Front L/R: Athena LS-500
Center: Energy C-C100
Sur. L/R: Athena LS-100
Sub: SVS PC12-NSD

Here is my 5.1 setup:

- 50" Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1
- Panasonic DMP-BD30
- Denon AVR-3038CI
- Speakers: Mirage OMD-15, Mirage OS3-CC, Mirage OS3-SAT
- Sub: SVS PB12-Plus (on order)
- Monster Reference Power Conditioner 3500 Mk II
- DirecTV HD-DVR - HR21-100
- Logitech Harmony 880 Remote

Long time lurker as well

46 inch Samsung A650
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Receiver
PS3
Polk RTi70 Floor Speakers
Polk RTi28 Rear
Polk CS245i Center
Polk PSW350 Sub

-monitor audio silver s8, fronts
-MA silver centre
-MA bronze surrounds
-paradigm pw 2200 sub
-marantz sr 8200 receiver

hi i currently own paradigm cc390 center monitor speaker but i wanted to upgrade fronts to studio 40 bookshelf speakers would it still sound good with different line of paradigm speakers

My modest 7.1 system.

Vizio 32" LCD
Optoma HD70 projector w/ a DIY screen
Toshiba HD-A3 HDDVD player
Moxi HD cable DVR
Emotiva LMC-1 A/V pre/pro (soon to be UMC-1)
Emotiva LPA-1 amp
JBL HP88F fronts
JBL S-center
Eosone RSP 910 sub
Eosone RSR 350 rear surrounds
Eosone satellites

now all I need to do is finish the room ;)

I have the same setup as jclaflin5795, Cambridge Soundworks.

Tiny little setup, as the room is small and I dont like to annoy the neighbours:

Fronts: Akai SW-T77's (soon to be upgraded)
Rears: Infinity Primus 150's
Sub: Boston XB6
Amp: Pioneer VSX-D712

Altogether only cost me $700

fronts L&R - Wharfedale Evo 30's
center - Evo center
rears - Evo 8's
sub - svs pb12

Reveiver - Onkyo TX-SR606
Center - KEF IQ6C
Front - KEF IQ9
Back - KEF IQ3
Sub - Speakercraft BassX 10"

A/V: Onkyo TX-DS939
Front Channel: Klipsch Floor Standing Loud Speakers (KLF-30)
Center: Klipsch C-3
Rear: Boston Acustics Bookself Speakers
Sub: Pionner SW-1000 12"

TV: Samsung HL67A750 DLP LED

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1108333

Fronts: Paradigm Studio 60's
Center: Paradigm cc570
Rear: Paradigm Studio 40's
Sub: Paradigm Seismic 12
:)

fronts: revel f52's
center: revel c32
rear: revel m22's
subs: JL fathom113 (2)

A/V Reciever: Pioneer VSX-1018 AH
Fronts: Ascend Acoustics 340 se
Center: Ascend Acoiustics 340
Surrounds: JBL Stadiums (temporary)
Subwoofer: EPIK Tower

A/V Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR606
DVD player: Oppo 981 (upgrading to BDP-83 if it ever ships)
HD HTPC: LG GGC H20L Super Multi Blue in a Zalman HD160XT - Dual booting Vista and Win 7
Fronts: Polk RTi A1's
Center: Polk CSi A4
Surrounds: Polk R15's
Rear: Polk RM6751's
Sub: vintage Micron 1011 (amp driven)

(I also have a rare pair of clear plexiglass Pioneer HPM100's but no room to use 'em)

BOSE AM7 front/AM5 rear Boston Acoustic sub

HT Setup: Emotiva LPA-1 7 ch amp, LMC-1 prepro , running 5.1 at this time :eek:
Main speakers: Mirage OM-10's, spikes, on 1/2 marble bases :D
Center: RCA Lineum? :confused: (40-5038) :)
Sub: JBL PB10 , on 1 1/4" marble base :o
Surrounds: Pinnacle PN-6's :(
DVD : Pioneer DV-333 :p:mad:
TWO Sony CDP-CX355's 300 CD changers :rolleyes:
Panamax M5400-EX line conditioner

Stereo Setup: Use ZONE 2 audio outs into LPA-1's channel 3 and 4.
Main speakers: Infinity Kappa 7's, on 1 1/4" marble bases

Kappa 7's really wake up with EMO gear: play all genre music well. OM-10's with sub backup for lows bring HT to life, as well as acoustic music, female vocals, New Age, etc..

A lot of real nice systems out there, I'm a little jealous.

Oh well, here goes, seems like just me with this stuff.

Mains- PSB Stratus Mini's.

Center- PSB Stratus C5i.

Rears- PSB 100 S Bi (Di?) Polar.

Sub- ACI Titan II. Built by me from plans.

Switcher/amp Denon 3802. (3808 soon)

Amp/2 channel- Bryston 3b ST

Display- Panny TH42PHD8 industrial HD Plasma display.

thought i would throw my modest HT system into the mix.

AVR: Onkyo TX-Sr605
Main: Paradigm Mini-monitor v5
C: Paradigm CC-290
Rear: Paradigm ADP-190 (dipole)
Sub: HSU SF-2

I just got into this whole speaker thing. It happened out of nowhere, after having purchased a new tv, and very much like me, I have found that I am drawn to expensive things that are well made.

I recently purchased the Ascend Sierra 1 speakers and am awaiting their arrival. I will be using them in a modest sized bedroom. The most likely place for the setup will be with the TV stand in the left corner of the room, and the speaker to the left of that, somewhat close to the corner of the room. The other speaker will be on the opposite side of the tv, nearer to the middle of the room.

Two questions...how important is it to have a dedicated speaker stand as opposed to puting the speakers on a small wooden side table with a square top and four legs? If I put the supplied rubber dampening material for the speakers on top of the wooden tables, will that work? Also, how far from the walls should they be? I'd like to do without making the extra purchase of the speaker stand. If you think it's a bad idea, let me know what options I have for speaker stands and a reasonable price.

Thanks.

just thought I might as well post my humble 7.1 setup here :)

A/V Amp: Yamaha Z11
Front: JBL Studio L890
Center: JBL Studio LC1
Surrounds: JBL Studio L830
Surround-Back: JBL Studio L820
Sub: JBL L8400P

TV: Panasonic TH-42PZ70 Plasma
DVD: Pioneer DV-868AVi-S

Guess a decent BR player will be the next item on the shopping list. Pretty happy with everything else, especially the Z11 - my treat last x-mas :D

Btw: if any of you has any suggestions for a couple a presence speakers to bring the Z11 to a proper 11.1 setup let me know!

Display: Hitachi 42HDS69

Video: Toshiba HDXA2 HDDVD
Sony BDP-S350 BDP

Audio: Denon AVR 2809
Audiosource AMP200 (Mono'd for The Center Channel)
Primare CDP: CD21
Def. Tech. PC600
Def Tech Mythos Three Center
Martin Logan Dynamo
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand Speakers (For Music)

Power and Cables:
Panamax Surge Protector
Monster HDMIs
Rocketfisch HDMI's
Blue Jeans Cable (10AWG) speaker cables
Liberty THX Speaker cables
Monster M series Stereo Audio Cables

Remote: Harmony 550

Game Systems: PS3
XBOX 360

Zone 2: JBL satellites (left overs)



Considering Emotiva 2 Channel AMP or (someday) A Bryston 2B SST C series

Here is my current setup:

Pre/pro: Krell HTS 7.1
Amps: Krell Showcase 7 ch
Front: JM LAB 927 Be
Center: JM LAB CC1000 Be
Rear: JM LAB Micro Utopia Be
Sub: Velodyne SPL 1200

This system is done for now since it has enough sound for me :)

Proud new owner of:

3 Ascend Sierras
2 HTM 200SE's
AV123 MFW15
Onkyo 805

http://tpellowe.com/avsforum/sierracover.jpg

Thanks for your help avsforums.

QUAD 22L floor standing columns
NAD T-753

Used for 50% Music and 50% Home Theater use...

The Millenia were not my first choice, but at a closeout price of 848.00 for the pair, I jumped on them.

Fronts -Paradigm Millenia 200 Towers
Center -Paradigm Millenia 20
Rears - Polk R150 bookshelfs



I know....I know....I need a sub. I'm saving for a sub and some rears to complete the 7.1 setup.

7.1 home theater (attic):
Fronts: NHT Classic Three (pair, gloss black)
Center: NHT Classic 2C (gloss black)
Surrounds: NHT Absolute Zero (two pairs, gloss black)
Sub: SVS SB12-Plus (maple)

2-channel system (living room):
Monitor Audio Silver RS6 (black oak)

Bedroom: Hafler M5 Reference Monitors

Basement: Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 3 (cherry-ish)

At last -- I think I've satisfied all my upgrade-itis attacks. Although it would be nice to replace the 2C with the properly matching 3C...errr...argh...

6.1 Surround setup all Jamo

Fronts and surrounds A330
Center E7 (4 drivers with silk tweeter)
Rear Center A3Cen.4
200w down firing 8 inch sub

Fronts: Polk RM-30
Center: Polk RM-302
Rear: Polk RM-201
Sub: Polk DSW Pro 400

Just need two more 201's to complete my 7.1 setup, then I'll get a second sub.

7.1 home theater (attic):
Fronts: NHT Classic Three (pair, gloss black)
Center: NHT Classic 2C (gloss black)
Surrounds: NHT Absolute Zero (two pairs, gloss black)
Sub: SVS SB12-Plus (maple)

2-channel system (living room):
Monitor Audio Silver RS6 (black oak)

Bedroom: Hafler M5 Reference Monitors

Basement: Acoustic Energy Aegis Evo 3 (cherry-ish)

At last -- I think I've satisfied all my upgrade-itis attacks. Although it would be nice to replace the 2C with the properly matching 3C...errr...argh...
Hi,

Do you haven to know how to fix a computer speaker? After I hooked up my computer speaker to my Yamaha A/V receiver, I cannot hear any sound from the speaker. I then put the speaker back to the computer and it is not working anymore. Thanks

just thought I might as well post my humble 7.1 setup here :)

A/V Amp: Yamaha Z11
Front: JBL Studio L890
Center: JBL Studio LC1
Surrounds: JBL Studio L830
Surround-Back: JBL Studio L820
Sub: JBL L8400P

TV: Panasonic TH-42PZ70 Plasma
DVD: Pioneer DV-868AVi-S

Guess a decent BR player will be the next item on the shopping list. Pretty happy with everything else, especially the Z11 - my treat last x-mas :D

Btw: if any of you has any suggestions for a couple a presence speakers to bring the Z11 to a proper 11.1 setup let me know!
Hi,

Do you know how to fix a computer speaker? After I hooked up my computer speaker to my Yamaha A/V receiver, I cannot hear any sound from the speaker. I then put the speaker back to the computer and it is not working anymore. Thanks.

7.1 Home Theater (basement)

Front: Rocket RS1000s
Center: Rocket RSC100 MKII
Surround: Emotiva ERD-1
Rear: Emotiva ERD-1
Sub: Elemental Design A7S-450

My room:

a/v - marantz sr7002
blue ray/gaming - ps3
gaming - xbox360
monster conditioner
display - panny aeu2000 & vizio 26"
screen - elite tension
remote - mx3000
x10 lighting

Speakers:
Aperion 5t front
Aperion 5c center
Aperion 5db dipole/bipole sides
Aperion 4b rears
hsu - 2 mbm's mid bass
hsu - 1 vtf3.3
Hi,

Do you know how to fix a computer speaker? I was trying to use the computer speaker temporally while waiting for the Infinity speakers I ordered from Amazon. After I hooked up my computer speaker to my Yamaha A/V receiver, I could not hear any sound from the speaker. I then put the speaker back to the computer and it is not working anymore. Thanks.

Totem Rainmakers LRC
Totem Dreamcatchers rears
Totem Storm Sub
Parasound 7100 processor
Parasound 5125 amp

TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
Front - Emerald Physics CS2
Center - JTR Triple 12LF
Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing frontstage
DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES


http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/slowcarIX/DSC01519.jpg

I love the sub that looks like a cat - very stylish! What brand is it? ;)

TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
Front - Emerald Physics CS2
Center - JTR Triple 12LF
Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing frontstage
DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES



DUDE! 4 X Hsu ULS15??????????? That is SICK! :p

My modest 5.1 setup as I don't like to annoy the wife!

Fronts: Cambridge Soundworks MC200
Center: CSW MC300
Surrounds: CSW S200
Sub: CSW BassCube 10

all driven by an Onkyo TX-SR606

It sounds good to me.

I bet those 4 HSUs above register on the Richter scale!

Currently, 5.1 setup

Fronts: Mirage 590 towers (13 years old but still nice)
Center: Boston VR10
Surrounds: Boston CR6
Subwoofer: Polk (forgot model# but small, only 50 watts) but it was cheap.

Brand new receiver: Pioneer VSX-03THX which replaced 6 year old Sony DE835.

I have two more Boston CR6 that I could use to complete 7.1 but I don't have room in my room.

I love the sub that looks like a cat - very stylish! What brand is it? ;)

cat battling sub - cat wins...until the volume is cranked up :eek::D

cat

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/slowcarIX/DSC01528.jpg

no cat :p

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/slowcarIX/th_MOV01541.jpg (http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/slowcarIX/?action=view&current=MOV01541.flv)

DUDE! 4 X Hsu ULS15??????????? That is SICK! :p

not sick, fun :D

i can throw anything at it, nothing i have in my movie collection unsettles them. the limitation so far seems to be ear damage or structural damage :eek:

My modest 5.1 setup as I don't like to annoy the wife!

Fronts: Cambridge Soundworks MC200
Center: CSW MC300
Surrounds: CSW S200
Sub: CSW BassCube 10

all driven by an Onkyo TX-SR606

It sounds good to me.

I bet those 4 HSUs above register on the Richter scale!

they move some serious air...those cone excursions are in excess of 1", they dont show up too well in the video

I love Klipsch

TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
Front - Emerald Physics CS2
Center - JTR Triple 12LF
Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing frontstage
DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES




Fantastic setup SlowcarIX !!!!!

how do you like the insane amount of bass??? That HAS to feel like your getting kicked in the chest during an explosion!!!

I love Klipsch

Speaking of that..
My current arrangement is

Front: Klipsch RB-35's (bookshelf)
Center: Klipsch RC-7
Rear surround: Klipsch CDT-5800-C (in-ceiling)
Sub: Klipsch RSW-12
Receiver: Denon 3808ci

Fronts: AV123 Rocket RS850s
Rears: AV123 Rocket RS450s
Center: AV123 Rocket RSC200
Sub: Hsu Research STF-3

Fronts: Insignia
Rears: Insignia
Center: TSC RC1
Sub: Velodyne vx-10 & Phase Technolgy octave 1.0 15 inch
Receiver: Pioneer vsx-918

5.1 system

Fronts: Mirage OMD-15
Center: Mirage OMD-C2
Rears: Mirage OMD-R
Sub: Mirage Prestige S10

Denon 3808ci

Monster Power HDP 2500

Tv coming soon. I welcome any ideas to improve my system setup...aside from upgrading lol Thanks

TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
Front - Emerald Physics CS2
Center - JTR Triple 12LF
Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing frontstage
DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES


http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/slowcarIX/DSC01519.jpg

What speakers? I am just seeing the cat :)


tnt

Proud new owner of:

3 Ascend Sierras
2 HTM 200SE's
AV123 MFW15
Onkyo 805

http://tpellowe.com/avsforum/sierracover.jpg

Thanks for your help avsforums.

Very nice setup!!!

tnt

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1419/1396771857_cfa86841f4.jpg
Fronts: Infinity Il 60s (includes 12" subs)
Center: Infinity Il 36c
Surrounds: Infinity Il 30s
Rears: Infinity Il 10's

Energy Take 5 (originals)
Definitive Technologies Powerfield 1500
Yamaha HTR 5560

Hi all!

I've got the following:
o Paradigm Reference Signature S8 (mains)
o Paradigm Reference Signature C3 (center)
o Paradigm Reference Signature S1 (surrounds)
o JL Audio Fathom F112 (sub)

Happy listening,
Gia

def tech pro 600

Ascend Sierra's for LCR
Pinnacle BD 500s rear
Pinnacle Baby Boomer Sub

finally got my matching center...

http://i43.tinypic.com/vgtc0.jpg

Primus 362 towers and the PC350 center.
Using PSB Alpha B's for my surround, will eventually be upgraded to the P152's.
Will likely pick up the new Panny plasma in March

Hi. First-time poster here. Current set-up is:

Audio:
- Siefert Research Maxim III bookshelf speakers
- Rotel 50w integrated amp
- Nakamichi CD player (when it works)
- Linn Axis turntable

Video:
- A JVC color TV (crt)
- Cambridge audio (woofer and two teeny satellites

Future:
Combined audio/video system with
- A/V receiver
- some combination of speakers
- some HD tv

I'll be asking for thoughts/recommendations on the future. So I guess I'll see you in the Speakers, Display Devices, Amps and Receivers....

Hey guys, finally tired of trolling.

Here is my 7.1 setup:
Fronts: Polk Tsi500's
Center: Polk RM6750 center
Surrounds and rears: Polk RM6750 set (4)
Sub: Klipsch 12" 650watt

Being pushed by my Onkyo TX-SR705 and displayed on the Sony 60" SXRD :-)

Future:
I am sure looking more on here I will find plenty.
Thinking of upgrading to Polk CS20 center, and possibly bi-amping the Tsi500's. Need to read up on that on here first to see if it is worth it.

Hello everyone,

I've been reading various forums on this site for quite some time, but thought I should actually post something. Here is my current setup:

5.1 Audio:
- Phase Technology dARTS 525 (two subs)
- Onkyo PR-SC885P

Video:
- Sony KDS-50A3000
- Toshiba HD-A2 (jumped on the HD bandwagon a couple months too soon!)

I need to add a blu-ray player soon, and perhaps add some rear surrounds for 7.1. Pretty happy so far

Hello everyone,

I've been reading various forums on this site for quite some time, but thought I should actually post something. Here is my current setup:

5.1 Audio:
- Phase Technology dARTS 525 (two subs)
- Onkyo PR-SC885P

Video:
- Sony KDS-50A3000
- Toshiba HD-A2 (jumped on the HD bandwagon a couple months too soon!)

I need to add a blu-ray player soon, and perhaps add some rear surrounds for 7.1. Pretty happy so far

A journey of 100 miles starts with a single step. Welcome to the forum. :D

Hi , 5.1 config, front soundstage is
Energy RC-30 Mains
Energy RC-LCR (center)
Vintage KEF 104 monitors for surround
SVS 20-39 PCI for the bottom end
Denon avr 2809
Panasonic bluray BD35
Sanyo plv-Z2000 1080P projector
Carada 104 inch 1.78 screen Brillant White
Scientific atlanta HD PVR
EQ by Audyssey

Nothing special, but it works:

Sony 40XBR4
PS3
Polk RTi6
Polk CSi3
Polk FXi5
Velodyne DPS-10

Oh yeah, almost forgot

Denon 3808CI

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Hksvr4/IMG_7811.jpg
http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Hksvr4/IMG_7805.jpg

Current Set-Up:

Sony KDS 50A2020 TV
Denon AVR 789
LG upconvert DVD player
XBOX 360
Klipsch Synergy 5.1 Speaker system
F-2 (Main)
C-2 (Center)
B-2 (Surround)
Sub-10

Blu-Ray is coming soon. Will it ever come down more in price???!!!

My main speakers are Celestion SL6. I would like to build on those, and would like recommendations on a reasonably priced center and subwoofer.

Fronts & Rears: Mirage Nanosat Prestige
Center: Mirage Nano CC
Sub: Infinity PS-8
Receiver: Denon AVR-1909
Blu-Ray: Panasonic DMP-BD55
Video: Sony KDL-V2500

Oh yeah, DirecTv HR20-700

Just changed everything up last week. Went from JBL E-Series 30, 35, 20 and 10's to AV123 ELT525 T, C and M (2 pairs) and finished my quad MJ18 IB yesterday.

Never posted my set up before. I'm running a 50" Panasonic 85U, a Denon 2809ci, and an M&K 150 set paired with an MX-350 sub. I absolutely love my speakers and can't believe that I've already had them for almost nine years! Come to think of it, what's the general lifespan of rubber-based speakers anyway? 20 years or more?

Ok a fairly new member B & W 802D's on the front left and right. For the center HTM1D and for the rears 2 803ds. Just 5 channel and for the sub I am still using an old one. Have not decided on the sub any suggestions?

Totem Sttaf
Paradigm Titan v5
Energy RC-1 Mini
Energy C-100 Center Channel (own 3 of these)
Energy 8" sub

I actually have more speakers than I need for 7.1 but have an extra amp so will set up a small system in my bedroom using Paradigm Titan.

Home Theater 7.2

FL&R: Polk M50s
Center: Polk CS2
Sides: Polk M30s
Rear: B&W LM1s
Subs: 2 x Sony SW2500 (10" x 100w; 28Hz)

Computer (stereo):

Dali Ikon 6 towers
Sunfire True Subwoofer (original model, not current inferior model)

http://www.geocities.com/quanvu_99/1.jpg

Fronts:X-statik
Center:X-Voce
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
Sub: Hsu STF-1.
Saving money for a bigger sub...oh and a bigger TV

I went from this setup:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=12961709#post12961709

and replaced all the rears with Wharfedale Diamond 8.1s, and selling on 3 of the Rubiance speakers. I went from 6.1 to 7.1.

Then recently, in the Wharfedale thread, someone posted a link to an ebay auction, from WWE, who were selling out on a 5.1 set of Evos (not the Evo2's) which included 2 DFS speakers. Being no good to me, I made contact and got my own tailored setup.

So within the next week or so I am going to end up with the following:

Sub -> Definitive 15TL powered 15 inch.
Fronts -> Matching WD EVO40 tall standing
Centre -> EVO centre
Rears -> 4 matching EVO10s

I'm hoping that WWE can get hold of a matching EVO sub, so I can round out the system.

This is all powered by my Onkyo 805.

Seggers

Here's a link to my latest post in the Wharfedale thread. Included are a couple of picture.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=15905072#post15905072

My main speakers are Celestion SL6. I would like to build on those, and would like recommendations on a reasonably priced center and subwoofer.
Wow, it's a small world! My current front speakers are also Celestion SL6s; I bought them in the '80s. They are still very nice, although I will be replacing them tomorrow with a set of Hsu speakers, designed to integrate with a Hsu Subwoofer, which I have owned for several months. The old SL6s turned out to be one of the bargains of the modern age. My current center, surround, and back surround speakers are legacies of a 10 year old HTiB system. I am looking forward to the upgrade.

When I get the my new Hsu speakers installed, I'll post further about my system and how it is working out.

Front: Polk M50s
Center: Polk CS1
Side: Polk M30s
Rear: Polk M50s
Sub: Onkyo SKW-560
Receiver: Onkyo HT-R560
Pioneer DV-410V DVD player. PS3 coming soon...
Hitachi HC1500 projector
110" Wilson Art DIY screen


Just finished upgrading the speakers from the Onkyo HT-S5100, and what a difference they make! Saving up for a SVS PC12-NSD to replace the sub.

Fronts, Surrounds, and Back Surrounds: 6 Hsu HB-1 MK2s
Center: Hsu HC-1 Mk2
Subwoofer: Hsu VTF-3 MK3 Turbo
AV Receiver: Yamaha RX-V3900
HDTV Pioneer Kuro 6020
Blu-Ray/DVD Player: PS3

This has been a significant upgrade for me and I am loving it! I started the upgrade process last summer when I got the PS3. It is my first BD player. Then I replaced a 5 year old 50 inch RCA DLP with the 60 inch Pioneer 6020.

The first step of my audio system upgrade was to add the HSU sub. It replaced an ancient pair of Dr. Hsu's first model, the HRSW10, which I bought in the early '90s. Just this week I have completed my audio upgrade with both the addition of a new AV receiver and the other Hsu speakers. The speakers replaced the old legacy speakers, which I previously described in post #1370. The new receiver replaces a 5 year old Yamaha RX-V2400. The 2400 is still very nice but lacks HDMI connections, the ability to decode the new high bitrate Codecs, network capability, and too much other stuff that the 3900 has to go into here.

Based on my first few hours of listening, I am very pleased with my Hsu speakers. They integrate into a seamless soundstage and, when I am listening to a high bitrate Codec on a BD movie, provide a level of sonic excellence I had not experienced before.

Simple 7.1 Home Theater. Everything was purchased with the help of everyone on this site, so thank you! I'm really enjoying this hobby...now only if my wallet would stop complaining!

Mains: Mirage Omnisat V2FS
Center: Mirage Omnisat V2CC
Surrounds: Mirage Omnisat V2SS x 4
Sub: SVS PB12-NSD
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1800
Display: 50" Panny PZ700U

And THANK YOU again!

Fronts: JBL HLS615
Center: JBL HLSCenter
Rear: JBL HLS610
Sub1: JBL PSW1200 Main LFE
Sub2: JBL DPS-12 Hooked up to the center channel
Sub3: JBL PB10 Hooked up to the rear channels (Currently not working, keeps blowing the fuse)

It's hard to believe, but I've had these speakers for 10 years. Other than the dead PB10, I have not had any issues with these speakers, or the set up. They sound great to me.

Hey. I ahve 1 Boston Acoustic HS 40 and 1 HS50 looking for other pair :( bought it at cc. lol

Joined after finding great info about bookshelf speakers & receivers.

Fronts: Paradigm Studio 20 v.5 (new)
Center: Paradigm Studio CC-490 v.5 (new)
Sub: Velodyne MiniVee 10" (new)
Rears: Polk satellite RM-3000 (18 years old still sound good moved from front to the rear)
HDTV: Sony KDS-55A3000 rear projection
AVR: Pioneer SC-05 (new)

Just ordered all the new stuff. Audio is hooked up. Ordered wire & cables from bluejeanscable.com got it hooked up. Sounds Bone Chilling Good movies & 2 channel music.

just joined after finding some awesome information here to fix a few odd bugs i have been experiencing with my denon 4306. just recently upgraded my speakers from the bose acoustimass 16 system to polk vm's. finally realized how crappy those bose were after all these years and needless to say that was my second acoustimass set.. oh well, live and learn i guess.

fronts: polk vm30
center: polk vm20
rears: polk vm10
sub: polk dsw micropro1000
hdtv: samsung ln52a750
avr: denon 4306

just recently upgraded my speakers from the bose acoustimass 16 system to polk vm's. finally realized how crappy those bose were after all these years and needless to say that was my second acoustimass set.. oh well, live and learn i guess.
Ain't it the truth! Bose's marketing is so brilliant and the visual appeal of its systems so great, most people don't figure out how weak Bose stuff is until they get a real receiver and real speakers.

Thought I'd update my equipment since I'm about to be finished for a LONG time.

Display: Currently Sony SXRD 60A3000 (but taking delivery of a Pioneer PDP 6020fd in 2 days!)

Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 07

Mains:Klipsch Reference RF 83s (biamped)
Center:Klipsch Reference RF 64
Surrounds:Klipsch Reference RF 35s
Subwoofer: Definitive Technology Supercube Reference

BD Player:Pioneer Elite BDP 05, PS3

I have some old 15+ year old Pioneer center and surrounds. I bought 2 new pioneer bookshelf speakers for the 2 front outputs.

Hi,
I have a sound system issue that I hope someone can help me out with. I have a main set of Klipsch F3s I just bought at the Circuit City garage sale for $125 ea still in a box. They replace a set of Infinity SM 152s I have had for years. I have an old set of Bose 601s for the rear, a Bose VCS-10 center spkr, a K-12 Klipsch Sub-W, and two JBL Northridge N24s front spkrs. Here is my problem I hope you feel like helping with. Since I bought the F3s, movies are great but music is disappointing. I have a Yamaha DSP-A2 amp with a Kenwood Parametric Equalizer. The base response is just not as good when I had my old Infinity set. I suspect it is the Sub-W settings, the manual is worthless. Also, the F-3s are much crisper than the Infinity's which may contribute to the issue. On the Sub-W I have the phase set @ 0 and the Hz around 80. Unless I crank it up which shakes the whole room I don't get the base I should. the Eq is set the way I have always had it for the last 15 years, and have played with it as well to tone the F3s down a bit and bost mid-range and bass. The LFE is set ok on the AMP, anybody have an idea? I have tile floors, but have adj the Yamaha to compensate for the reflection.

Scott

I have just gotten the following, all this week, and they are still in boxes and crates:

Onix Reference 3 pair
Onix Reference 1 pair
Onix Reference 100 center channel
Theatercraft Tantra 12 powered sub

Getting rid of (anyone interested?):
Snell E IV pair
NHT Super One pair
NHT SC2 center
NHT MA1A sub and matching amp SW2p
Klipsch KG 4.5 pair
Denon AVR 3300

Few of my friends told me it sounds like rubish and I wasted my money, I think it sounds great.

Here is what I have:

Krix Neuphonix (In a room that is 6 Metres x 5 Meters)
Rotel RC-1070
Rotel RB-1070

Im a complete newbie to this kind of equipment. Can anyone give me any tips on avioding damage to my speakers. Also, I'm not really certain on what sort of volume levels are safe for movies.

I've never hear of this brand - any pictures? or website with more info?

I have Usher 602's up front, Usher 603 as my center and moved my old B&W CM10's to the rears.

http://www.usheraudiousa.com/products/loudspeakers/v-series/v-602

If you've never auditioned Usher speakers, visit their website and find your nearest dealer.

Even their under $400 bookshelves are a revelation...I tested them against all the major British and American brands and these Italian Designed/Built In Taiwan speakers are amazing.

The build quality puts B&W to shame.

Have a Velodyne SPL1000 sub that I rarely use now because the Ushers have as much bass as I need.

I've never hear of this brand - any pictures? or website with more info?

http://www.rotel.com
http://www.krix.com

Just upgraded from an Onkyo 6.1 HTIB set of speakers.

Keeping the Onkyo AVR and the Onkyo sub, I have upgraded the Fronts/Center/Surrounds to:

Definitive Technology:
Front L/R Mains: SM450
Center: PC2000
Rear L/C/R Surrounds: BP1.2x's

Very pleased with my upgrade, next will be a hunt for a new sub, once the next bout of upgrade-itis hits.

Front-Mirage OMD28 Rosewood
Center-Mirage OMDC2 Rosewood
Rear-Mirage OMDR
Sub-Mirage Prestige S10

My modest 5.1 setup as I don't like to annoy the wife!

Fronts: Cambridge Soundworks MC200
Center: CSW MC300
Surrounds: CSW S200
Sub: CSW BassCube 10

all driven by an Onkyo TX-SR606

It sounds good to me.

I bet those 4 HSUs above register on the Richter scale!
I also have a 606, just copped a pair of RTi 7's Polk from Crutchfield...working on the suroounds, i am replacing a set of JVC f7tx speakers I've had for 9 years...Can I demote those to rear surrounds or save them for a zone 2?

My dedicated theater room..7.1

4 TSB 5.5's for surrounds and rear (rears set with THX placement)
2 TSBL 6.5's for fronts
1 TC2 center
(All of the above speakers are from The Speaker Company).
1 Acoustic Research 12" downfiring sub
2 JBL Century L100 for zone 2
These are being fired by a new Pioneer VSX-01THX Elite AVR
Panasonic PT-AE300U projector
Fixed 92" 16:9 screen

Living room..
2 KLH Platinum fronts 125 watt model 425
2 KLH split cube rears 85 watts model 9362
1 KLH 8" front firing sub
1 Cerwin-Vega 4ohm center
All fired by a JVC RX-8000V 5.1 AVR (early DTS model)
Video display... Samsung LN46A650 46" LCD 1080i series 6

Media room..
Philips 32" lcd 720 resolution
Fisher XP-56 3 way speakers (mid 1960's)
Fired by a Sansui 1000X solid state tuner(a real classic old school set up)
A Harman-Kardon computer speaker set for my laptop.

All three rooms get direct tv service and have assorted dvd upscalers, super VHS and dvd recorders.

Last speakers to mention are the Pioneer CS-G 203's. They are in storage. I didn't add the odd assortment of functional but sorry speakers from thrown away systems.

I've never met a speaker I wanted to throw out.

I have Klipsch Heresy mains
Klipsch KLF C7 Center
Klipsch KSW sub
and Klipsch SS.1 surrounds, powered by Pioneer Elite VSX 92TXH.

The game room, mostly PS3 and videos for the teenage boys:

Bose 10.2 Series II main
Advent Center Channel
Boston Acoustics Towers surround
Infinity Servo Sub powered by Denon AVR 1609

I am just starting out. I got the opportunity to pick up a pair of Usher V-604s at a good price, I should get those Friday of this week. Still need an amp to drive them. Just bought a used set of Boston Acoustics HD-7, need to refoam them before I can use them. Those will go on my computer speaker system.

Antique speaker system here.
I hope to upgrade later this year but, for now:

Infinity Kappa 6.1 fronts
Matching Infinity center
Fosgate dipole surrounds and
a very old AR sub about the size of a Volkswagen

driven by a Pioneer Elite SC-05
My "theater" is only 10` wide by 12` deep so I don`t need monster speakers.
I also don`t want to go to tiny satellites.Definitive Mythos STs are looking good for now, but I`ll probably change my mind by tomorrow.

Just completed my first home theater set up. Upgraded from a klipsch promedia 5.1 pc-in-a-box set up.


Denon avr-888
Energy RC Series Rosenut Finish
Front RC-30's
Center RC-LCR
Rear RC-10's
Monoprice 12 AWG wire and banan plugs

Due to space limitations, here is my setup (6.1):

Front LRC is a Paradigm Millenia 20 Trio
http://www.paradigm.com/images/reference/speaker_type_3/series_20/model_64/millenia20trio_26_off.jpg

Rear Sides are Paradigm Cinema ADPs
http://www.paradigm.com/images/paradigm/speaker_type_4/series_2/model_13/cinemaadp_8_off.jpg

Rear Center is a Paradigm Cinema CC
http://www.paradigm.com/images/paradigm/speaker_type_3/series_2/model_12/cinemacc_8_off.jpg

Subwoofer is a Paradigm PDR-10 (the older style - like the one pictured)
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_9_3/images/paradigm-cinema-pdr10-8-2002.jpg

I'm a new member so be easy.
System, Sony 4400 ES
My speakers are Klipsch XL23 LCR, two surround Klipsch CDT 5650 flush mounts and a Klipsch Synergy 650Watt 12" subwoofer.
My newest addition are the XL23 LCR, I just received them a couple of days ago. I watched a movie and listen to music through these babies and they sound excellent. Very happy with this set up. I am looking for some outside speakers to hang under the eves, any suggestions would be great. I keep this short for my first post. Looking forward to being a active member. Thanks J.r.

Right now I have just a 2 channel system.Just sold my HT speakers.Still using the receiver in stereo mode.Speakers are vintage ESS AMT 1b with the Heil midrange/tweeter.

I just bought the Paradigm Signature S8s with the C5 center channel and already have the 15" servo sub. I'll hook them up tomorrow.

I alos have a pair of JBL L110 currently not in use. Not sure what im going to do with them.

HT monitor audio studio 20sec front 12i c 4i rears, been looking for studio center for 10yrs to match fronts with no luck.

upstairs totem forest, cary pre, cary monoblocks , turntable


love the speakers

thanks

I'm currently powering JBL Studio L830's with an LC1 center channel. For my surrounds, I have Boston Bravo II's....I really like them, they mount beautifully in corners and sound great. For my sub, I'm running an old JBL PB10 (it works fine for now, but have been keeping my eyes peeled for a JBL L8400 to replace it). I have a Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K now, but bought the SC-07....going to arrive Monday. For my needs, this all works well today. Bought the SC-07 because I got it for less than $1k, and hope to make use of it's more powerful features in due time.

Front LR: Mirage M1
Front C: JMLab Chorus
Rear: Triad Silver Omni
Sub: Meridian M1500
(Meridian 565 and Adcom amps)

ALTEC LANSING before they sissied out and went all computer :rolleyes:

model 100 mains and model 66 center.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=136034&d=1236570836

I thought I'd join in the fun, and post the new additions to my ikkle family here !

Front End: Kef Ref 205/2's, 204/2C centre, 2 x Fathom F112's juiced by Rotel 1575 & 1562 7 channel combo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3317923191_9767c3e6b5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3317923413_fe862e3db2_o.jpg

201/2's for the sides:
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/894/rearview.jpg

XQ10's for rears:

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4168/xq10s.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6426/205rear.jpg

Also 3005SE's in the bedroom, and Mission 73's for the PC room.

One very happy Kef owner here.http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gif

^ do you live in the future???

rockin setup man!

Nicest looking speaer wire, terminals and plugs I have ever seen. Where did you buy them?

^ do you live in the future???

rockin setup man!
Cheers matey !http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gif Future living all the way !
Nicest looking speaer wire, terminals and plugs I have ever seen. Where did you buy them?
Hi mate. The terminals are standard on the Kef Ref's (with the plastic protectors). They are pretty nice aren't they ?!

The cable is Chord Odyssey 4 which I got from these guys:

http://www.futureshop.co.uk/chord-odyssey-4-speaker-cable-p-1128.html

Great service/price and speedy delivery. I'm a bit uneducated as to Chord Cable availability in the U.S though ?:confused:

Hope this helps !http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gif

Looks great. Thanks for the info.

:eek::eek::eek: i'd love to hear that !

Fronts- Energy Take TWR- x @ 60
Center- Energy Take FPS- x @ 80
Rears- Energy Take FPS- x @ 100
Sub- Outlaw Audio LFM-1 EX - LFE @ 120
Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR606

Really pleased with this set-up. I initially used Audyssey to configure the system, but in my opinion there was too much going on thru the rears and sub, and not enough base coming from the mains due to high (100) X over that Audyssey set. I re-configured the x overs and level matched all the speakers, and am very happy with the results. Nice bass extension up front, the sub goes deep when it should, but is more discrete the rest of the time. The rears are more subtle, and don't overwhelm the experience.

The rest of the system includes:

Pioneer 6020FD
PS3
Dish Network 722
Harmony One remote

Yamaha HTR-6190B - 7.1 A/V Receiver
Totem Sttaf Floorstanders (fronts)
Totem Mite-T Centre Channel
Totem Mite Bookshelfs (rears)
Revolver Rebel Red Turntable with Grado Reference Platinum Cartridge
Marantz TT15S1 Turntable with Clearaudio Virtuoso Cartridge
Tonar Vinyline 4189 Phonostage (MC/MM capable)
PS3 - 60GB (for BD and DVD viewing)
Panasonic Plasma 42" TH-42PX75U

Working on getting a separate 2-channel amp this year, but most likely next as I'm in the market for a higher-end unit and maybe tubes. Also looking at a better phono stage...we'll see.

John

Update for me!

My system now consist of

Pioneer Pro 151HD 60" plasma
Sony CA8ES CD player
Panasonic BD30 Blu Ray
Motorola HDMI HD cable box
Marantz AV8003 processor/HD tuner
Aragon 2007 seven channel amp
Adcom ACE-615 line conditioner X2
Monitor Audio GS20 mains
Monitor Audio GSLCR center
Monitor Audio RSFX surrounds
Definitive Technology PF1500TL subwoofer

SA-WM20 [Sony sub]
M3 M2 M3 [Axiom LCR]
SA-W3800 [Sony sub]

Z-5500 [Logitech sub]
S305 S305 [Cambridge Sound Works LS RS]

BX-300 BX-300 [Coral LBS RBS]

Primary HT 5.1 speakers:
Front L & R - Boston Acoustics VR940
Center - Boston Acoustics VR10
Rear - Boston Acoustics VRS
Subwoofer - SVS CS+ (with 12.3 upgrade) and Samson 500 amp

Secondary HT 5.1 speakers:
Sapphire Audio SAT1000HTB (5 speakers)
Subwoofer - Infinity PS10

Love it! :D

Samsung 52A750
Denon 3808CI
Kef IQ7 Fronts L&R
Kef IQ6 Center
Kef IQ8’s Surround and Surround Backs
Triad Gold Powered Subwoofer
Panasonic DMPBD-30 Blueray
Monster HTS 1000

Main HT Speakers
Klipsch RF-82 Mains
Klipsch RC-64 Center
Klipsch KT-DS THX Surrounds
Klipsch RS-42 Rear Channel-single in center of rear
Klipsch KSW-300 Subwoofer
AV123 MFW-15 in Moho Rosa Satin Subwoofer

Second System: Bedroom
Klipsch KSF-10.5 Mains
Klipsch KSF-C5 Center
Polk Monitor 5's Surrounds
No subwoofer yet, not really needed in this room

Speakers

Vandersteen 1C's on Vandersteen stands (mains)
Ed Frias designed DIY speakers from audioreview.com (center, surround, rear surround)
Velodyne F1000 subwoofer

Electronics

Hafler XL 280 power amp (mains)
Onkyo TX-SR 706 receiver (all other channels)
Onkyo DX-7555 CD Player
Playstation 3
Comcast Motorola DVR
APC H15 Power Conditioner

TV

JVC HD56FN 56" rear projection HDTV

Headphones

Sennheiser HD540 Reference
Sennheiser RS130 Wireless

Cables

Cardas Quadlink (mains)
Radio Shack 16 g (all other channels)
Audioquest Ruby (preamp to amp)
MIT Musiclink (CD to receiver)
no brand HDMI's on PS3 and DVR

Other

One pain in the *ss cat that tries to climb behind all of it.

On my first post in this thread I listed my JBL Studio L series speakers. Since then I've added a couple more JBL's.

First post
Front L/R JBL Studio L820's (2)
Center JBL Studio LC2 (1)
Sides JBL Studio L830's (2)
Subs JBL Studio L8400's (2)

I have added a pair of jbl PT800's that I have mounted on my L8400's. I call them PTL 9200c's. I think they look cool and they sound great. I'm kinda a dork.:p

http://www.underexposed.us/images/AV-004.jpg

http://www.underexposed.us/images/AV-013.jpg

http://www.underexposed.us/images/AV-010.jpg

I posted my speakers some months ago when I first became a member. I've since added a few things, replacing them mainly. My front speakers are now Emotiva ERT 8.3 towers, an AV123 Bigfoot center and an Infinity PS212 sub. Surrounds are out of sight, a pair of Emotiva ERD-1s, great little speakers. This is all powered by an Emotiva UPA-7 amp with an HK AVR 247 as pre/pro, until Monday when an Emotiva LMC-1 prepro gets here. All I can say about the ERT towers is this: if you are looking for a new pair of mains try them! They are fantastic at this price. They compare to speakers costing 2-3 times as much and sound better than many of them.

Anyway, here is my modest setup:

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr258/knuckleheadjones/DSC_1542.jpg

I replaced my small bookshelf speakers with Yamaha NS-777 front towers, NS-333 rear surrounds and an NS-444 center. These have a high gloss black piano finish and look great. They sound amazing too and I've listened to several of the out of my price range Polk, Klipsch, etc. TO ME these sounded the best. I also have a Yamaha YST-SW315 subwoofer all connected to a Yamaha HTR-5935.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/6743/newspeakersyn7.jpg

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What an amazing change this has been.

Just curious as to how you really like your Yamaha speakers? Can they handle some hard music? Im looking to replace my old BOSE 301 or 311's..whatever they are...The Yamahas I have seen are priced very low and look nice..

What you think?

Mains = Image Concept 200
Alternate Mains = Pure Acoustics QX900-F (Also used occasionally as Side Surrounds)
Center = Paradigm CC-300
Alternate Center = Pure Acoustics QX900-C (Also used as a single Rear Surround)
Side Surrounds A = Paradigm Titan
Side Surrounds B = Pure Acoustics QX900-S
Rear surrounds = Paradigm Atom
Extra Rear Surrounds = Realistic Minimus-7W
Front side effects = Genexxa PRO LX 5
Subwoofers x 2 = Definitive Technology Powerfield 15 (with 15" driver in each)

Total = 18 speakers (includes the two subs) actually installed in the main listening room.
The most running at the same time is 13 (including the two subs).
I used 3 amps to power 11 speakers (excluding the two subs).
So, at the highest point, my system is running as an 11.2-channel configuration.
But it is only occasionally running so.
Most of the time, it is running as a 7.2 or 9.2-channel system.
I switched speakers and positions for experimentation.

Nothing fancy, but that gives me a good perspective on Sound exploration & positions.

I also have 3 more systems in my home, but they are only Stereo, except for another one that is a 5.1 to 7.1 system, but not worth mentioning, only for listening. And they are
constantly in movement with the new trends and tricks, voodoo magic stuff...

Cheers to all, and please have FUN & ENJOY.

________
Bob

I thought I'd join in the fun, and post the new additions to my ikkle family here !

Front End: Kef Ref 205/2's, 204/2C centre, 2 x Fathom F112's juiced by Rotel 1575 & 1562 7 channel combo.

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...

Wow!
Very nice.

Front Stage
Emotiva ERM-1 LCR

Surrounds
Emotiva ERD-1 pr.

Sub
SVS PB10-NSD

Receiver
Pioneer VSX-1015
(future upgrade to Emotiva UMC-1 pre/pro and UPA-7 or XPA-5 amp)

Source
Dish Vip-622 HD-DVR receiver
Samsung DVD-HD950 DVD

Display
Samsung direct view Tantus HDTV

Modest but enough to make me happy(for now!)

Imf als40

Old, cherry cabinets, nice.

First system: 2005-2007

Mitsubishi DLP 62” TV” don’t remember modal
Yamaha Receiver: Don’t remember modal
Yamaha 5 disc CD player: Don’t remember modal
Yamaha DVD player: Don’t remember modal
Klipsch: RF-3 ll Fronts
Klipsch: RC-3 ll Center
Klipsch: SS-3 Surround
Best buy: Sub 10”

Second System: 2007-2008
Same TV
Same Audio
Paradigm: Monitor 9 Fronts
Paradigm: CC-290 Center
Unknown in-celling: 6.5” surround speakers
Velodyne: DLS-3750R 10”

What I have today: 2008-????
Samsung: LN52A650 LCD TV
NAD: T744 Surround Receiver
NAD: 916 Six-Three channel amp
PS3: 60G
Xbox360
HD: DirecTV HD
Richard Gray’s Power Company: RGPC 400 Pro
B&W: 600 S3 Fronts
B&W: LCR 600 S3
Unknown in-celling surround speaker
Velodyne: SPL-1000R 10”

I just spent the evening listening to the following:

Deep Purple "Machine Head" SACD
Boot-legged hi-res DVD audio of Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon"
Nine Inch Nails " The Downward Spiral" SACD
Alice in Chains "Greatest Hits" DVD audio
Tesla "Standing Room Only" DVD audio
Tchaikovsky "1812 Overture" SACD (new DSD recording)

Klipsch speakers: (6) RF-83 mains: (FR, FL, Side Surround "A" right and left, Surround Back right and left), (2) RS-62 (Side Surround "B" right and left), (1) Rc-64 (Center)

(2) JL Audio Gotham sub woofers

Other equipment: Denon AVR-5308CI, Denon DVD-2500BTCI, Earthquake Sound Cinenova 7 Grande, Mitsubishi WD-73833 HDTV, PS3 80 GB, Directv HR-21 HD DVR, Oppo Dv-980H, Xbox 360 Elite

I moved around the front speakers, so I thought I would post some new pictures. The pictures aren't the best quality, but I tried using the "Pano" app for the Iphone to see how they would turn out.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138135&stc=1&d=1238300880



http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138136&stc=1&d=1238300880

Here is the layout of the room:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119216&d=1220886768

I just spent the evening listening to the following:

Deep Purple "Machine Head" SACD
Boot-legged hi-res DVD audio of Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon"
Nine Inch Nails " The Downward Spiral" SACD
Alice in Chains "Greatest Hits" DVD audio
Tesla "Standing Room Only" DVD audio
Tchaikovsky "1812 Overture" SACD (new DSD recording)

Klipsch speakers: (6) RF-83 mains: (FR, FL, Side Surround "A" right and left, Surround Back right and left), (2) RS-62 (Side Surround "B" right and left), (1) Rc-64 (Center)

(2) JL Audio Gotham sub woofers

Other equipment: Denon AVR-5308CI, Denon DVD-2500BTCI, Earthquake Sound Cinenova 7 Grande, Mitsubishi WD-73833 HDTV, PS3 80 GB, Directv HR-21 HD DVR, Oppo Dv-980H, Xbox 360 Elite

I moved around the front speakers, so I thought I would post some new pictures. The pictures aren't the best quality, but I tried using the "Pano" app for the Iphone to see how they would turn out.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138135&stc=1&d=1238300880



http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138136&stc=1&d=1238300880

Here is the layout of the room:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119216&d=1220886768

i could dig hangin out with you. maybe even the Tchaikovsky thing.
and i would even bring a good camera with me.
8-tracks make your camera look old.

With addition of a new subwoofer, here's what I have. It's modest but sounds great to me which is all that counts. :D

Polk Audio R150 x 4 (FL, FR, SR, SL)
Polk Audio CSR x 1 (Center)
BIC Acoustech H-100 Subwoofer

Other equipment:
Sony STR-DG1000 AVR
Sony DVP-NC85H 5 disc DVD player
Samsung DVD-VR330 combo VCR/DVD Recorder
Motorola DCT6412 III HD DVR/STB
Samsung HL-S5086W DLP HDTV

I just recently bought a pair of front Paradigm Milennia Speakers. Now, I know the rule of thumb is always pair up with the same brand center channel to match sound. Would it be really unwise to purchase Vienna Acoustic Center Channel Theatro Group to place as my center channel. It sounded really nice. What do you think? Will they be highly mismatched?

Nancy, You don't want to pair the same brand. You want to pair the same line.
I am not familiar with Paradigm but you want to get the center that matches the fronts.

Trust me, I learned this the hard way a while ago..

Good god cadman, i just got the chill up my spine reading what your set up consisted of!!!

I just recently bought a pair of front Paradigm Milennia Speakers. Now, I know the rule of thumb is always pair up with the same brand center channel to match sound. Would it be really unwise to purchase Vienna Acoustic Center Channel Theatro Group to place as my center channel. It sounded really nice. What do you think? Will they be highly mismatched?

Those two speakers couldn't be any more different. I would not do that.

Which Millenia did you purchase?

Wow!
Very nice.
Cheers for that mate ! Checked out the link in your sig also. VERY nice !

Cheers for that mate ! Checked out the link in your sig also. VERY nice !

It is amazing how this:
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1157/agesagoyk5.jpg

became what you currently have.

My decor was supposed to be temporary, but the busy life is keeping me from doing much with the place.
I will be moving up to a new place soon. ;)
I will get new speakers then just for stereo listening.
I do think that I will settle for the XQ series though as the ref series is a little too much spent for me as far as speakers.

Congrats!

Well I can say I certainly have a very modest system compared to the incredible set-ups I have seen in this Thread.
It certainly gives me something to shoot for.

Polk Audio R300 Floor Standing Speakers(Front R&L)
Polk Audio CSR Center Channel Speaker
Polk Audio R150 Book Shelf Speakers(Surrounds R&L)
And A Small Passive Sub That Came With A Theater In A Box System

I do think that I will settle for the XQ series though as the ref series is a little too much spent for me as far as speakers.

Congrats!
Cheers bro !:) You should be more than happy with the XQ's I reckon - seeing as they share alot of design and tech with the Ref's - and they sound the biz.:cool:

hi first post.

speakers - Atlantic Technology System 170 - 7.1 config
Onkyo 508
Sharp Z12000 MKII

I have a Denon 5308CI driving:

Front L & R: Original Gallo Nucleus Reference with Bass Balls.

Center: Gallo Reference AV Center channel speaker

Sur. Rear: Totem Lynks Dipole surrounds.


Subwoofer: Sunfire True Signature with a 2700 watt amp.

I really enjoy listening to those original Gallo Nucleus. There is pretty good synergy with the newer center. The early Gallo speakers that came out in the mid 90's blew me away when I heard them at CES. They do a great disappearing act. They are rarely up for sale but, every now and them I see them on Audiogon.

I am no stranger to good high end speakers. I have owned Wilson Watt Puppy 7's, Wilson Sophia's, B&W Silver Signatures, Dali MS 5's., Proac 3.8's and the newer Proac D28's. The Gallo Nucleus Reference is my favorite after the Wilson Watt Puppies.

1 pair towers: Polk Audio Monitor 70
1 Sub: JBL ES150P
1 Receiver: Sony STR-DG720


Bose Lifestyle 18

Sony Bravia 46" LCD

Playstation 3


Here are some photos...

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1710/p4130363.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4130363.jpg)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4553/p4130368.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4130368.jpg)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8731/p4130364.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4130364.jpg)

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1 pair towers: Polk Audio Monitor 70
1 Sub: JBL ES150P
1 Receiver: Sony STR-DG720


Bose Lifestyle 18

Sony Bravia 46" LCD

Playstation 3

That's a good looking setup. I like the wine and Patron close by as well. Do the wine glasses ever clank when you have it cranked?

That's a good looking setup. I like the wine and Patron close by as well. Do the wine glasses ever clank when you have it cranked?

They clanked at the beginning but then i moved them apart and now there is no sound coming out of them...

also thanks for your attention...

Finally found the deal i was looking for. some bp7002 bb was trying to get rid of. so here it is now
front bp7002
center mythos 3
rears mythos 2
sub jbl PB 10
I cant decide if I want a new sub next or a amp. Guess I better get the approval first.

Front Towers: MartinLogan Purity Electrostatic Speakers
Center: Klipsch Icon Dual
Rear: Bose 201s
Subwoofer: Definitive Technology ProSub 8"
Amplifier: harmon/kardon AVR-354

Great systems here. I'm a poor photographer but here's my setup.
Paradigm Studio 100's v.4
CC690 Center
ADP 590 surrounds.
Subs Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's

Great systems here. I'm a poor photographer but here's my setup.
Paradigm Studio 100's v.4
CC690 Center
ADP 590 surrounds.
Subs Dual Outlaw LFM-EX-1's

nice. but damn, thats a narrow room.

here is my update. i am working on better subs & surrounds.

SWANS 6.1 & C3.

nice. but damn, thats a narrow room.

It sure is, only 7.6" wide, but its all mine:) Thats an awesome setup you have there. How is that center mounted on top of the television?

I've only had a decent home theater system for about 4 years now. It seems like I go through so many speakers and i've wasted so much money on finding the ones I like. I seem to do this a lot with headphones too!

My first home theater setup was a simple JBL HTIB. For the dirt cheap price, it didn't sound bad at all. I eventually upgraded to some Paradigm speakers and was never really impressed with them. If I remember right they were Paradigm Titan bookshelf speakers and whatever center matched them. I eventually sold them to a friend after a few years. I would have loved to look into Paradigm some more, but they seem impossible to find locally or even online.

The first really decent home theater system was the one I had in my apartment a few years ago before buying a house. It was 2 JBL Northridge E-80 floorstanding speakers, the center and a JBL E250P subwoofer. I think I had a Yamaha receiver at the time. For the price I actually find JBL speakers to be pretty good!

After moving into my first home I upgraded to some Axiom speakers and hated them. It's too bad it took me well over the return period to figure this out. I guess i'm too picky. After three months I switched over to an older center speaker and felt that it sounded much better and everything was crystal clear. It's the Infinity TSS-Center 4000. I don't know why, but I love that speaker. Anyone else tried it?

BTW my Axiom setup was 2 M60 V2's and VP150 center. I hooked up my old JBL setup temporarily and felt the sound was better. Some may call me crazy or that i'm deaf. I compared them side by side for several hours trying to figure out which ones I liked the most. I figure I must be deaf because I seem to be like the only one who dislike the Axiom speakers.

Since I have this weird attachment to my Infinity center speaker I checked into getting some Infinity floor standing speakers. I almost went with some Polk Monitor 60's for a very cheap price, but decided to go with the Infinity P362's.

I re-wired them with some 14 gauge cable and did a calibration of everything to perfection. So far I really like them, but they seem to impress me the most with music. I'll admit I prefer a pair of earphones + headphone amp for music, but this is just as good.

I'm not sure the TSS-Center 4000 is a good match for the P362's, so I ordered a PC350 center yesterday. Hopefully it's not a downgrade since it costs much less than the TSS-Center 4000. To me, so far I haven't found a center speaker that sounds as clear as the TSS-Center 4000.

Next up I'm going to upgrade my terrible rear speakers. I also think my JBL subwoofer isn't that good (JBL E250p). I'm looking at upgrading it to something by HSU or SVS. I have a few more pieces to upgrade, but here's what I have so far:

Sony 46" KDL-46XBR2 (probably keep this until it dies, I like it that much)
Oppo DV-981HD DVD Player
Sony PS3
Infinity Primus P362 mains
Infinity TSS-Center 4000 (soon to be PC350)
JBL Northridge E10 rear speakers (suggestions?)
Onkyo TX-SR605
JBL E250P Subwoofer (soon to be SVS or HSU)

I think my weakest link is perhaps the rear speakers and the subwoofer. I think the receiver is fine, but i'm not quite sure. Any suggestions for me?

Even with a lot of calibration it's been hard to stop the JBL from being boomy. It's pretty annoying.

Since i'm really into portable audio, here's what I currently use and love:

Airhead headphone amp
AKG 701's headphones (obviously not just for portable use!)
Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10

I've used an Ipod with Apple Lossless and WAV files for awhile, but i've recently have been using a Sansa and a Cowon player since I've started to hate being tied to Itunes. I'm in the process of upgrading my entire CD collection to FLAC.

Strangely the Ultimate Ears sound pretty bad on the Sansa View until an amp is used. This is not really the case with the ipod since it seems to power them well.

It sure is, only 7.6" wide, but its all mine:)

Thats an awesome setup you have there. How is that center mounted on top of the television?

thats :cool:, a " a mans gotta do, what a mans gotta do"

thanx. i gotta tell ya. the pics just don't do it justice.

everybody asks about the stand, here it is (with old center). the speaker DOES NOT touch the 65".

Bedroom-Samsung HT-Q100

Stereo System: PSB Stratus Goldi
HT: NHT Classic Three Mains, NHT Classic Two Center, NHT IC2 Surrounds, NHT IW2 Surround Back, HSU STF2 Subwoofer.

I bought this as a set in 1999 and they are still going strong: Polk RM5400. They sound pretty good and get fairly loud for smaller, satellite sized speakers. The sub isn't phenomenal or anything as it is only an 8" but it does it's job well enough.

Fronts: RM2000II and are made out of some kind of ceramic/stone material.
Center: RM2500c also made out of the ceramic stuff
Rears: M2
Sub: PSW50 powered 8" sub

I finally got my Pioneer Kuro and a PS3 and am hoping to upgrade my speakers and receiver over the next year as well. I had another post regarding floorstanding speakers that I may look into for fronts but I might get bookshelf sized ones all around. We'll see. Hadn't really looked into Polk for my new stuff but was considering Definitive, B&W, SVS, Axiom, NHT. It's all a work in progress and I'll have to research a lot.

Currently I have a Sony HTIB :( can't wait for my Def Techs :)

Infinity Intermezzo 4.1t L/R, Ininfity CAS 3.1 center, Infinity Beta ES250 for surrounds

I was glancing thru a few websites and landed here. Seems to be an informative forum with folks from all different equipment flavors... that's cool...

I used to use Bang & Olufsen equipment for years. Great equipment for anyone wanting something to last for a very, very, long time. I still use the B&O in different areas of the house - our bedroom and in the living room I use my old M150 speakers going through a Lexicon MC12 processor - out to the Spectron and Acoustic Reality mono-block amps...

As for my music - I use a set of PipeDreams Towers that also have the subs nick-named "Depth Charges" - powered by a VAC Avatar Super Tube Amp - Audio Resolution Opus 21 Dac & Transport and handled by the PipeDreams' Crossover system. They are without a doubt the finest speakers I have ever heard.

David

living room
denon 788
fronts paradigm monitor 7 v.3
centre . energy not quite sure of model # . but has 2 ..5 1/4 woofers & 1 ' dome tweeter ..exl series as well
rears . energy exl 15
sub .. monitor audio 10 inch bronze series

my 2 channel setup is pioneer .. older amp model a-7 .. with set of paradigm 9se .. just through a philips dvd player .. actually sounds pretty good

but i wish i had bose .. haha .. jk jk :P

i also have a pair of energy c-200 that i dont even use .. i just bought them because of the deal i got on them from fs .. $149 a pair . 5 year warranty & the whole bit

Fronts: Paradigm Studio 100s
Center: Paradigm Signature C3
Rears: Paradigm ADP-370s
Pre-Amp Integra 9.8
Amp: Anthem PVA-7
DIY SDX-15 Sub with EP 2500 amp, needs to be painted, had to try it out first.
PS3 Games and Blu-Ray
HD-1000 Projector
Sorry about the pic quality!!
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Wow, very nice. That's how my room would look if I didn't have a wife that likes stuff.

Here is my setup

Aperion Audio:
Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD 7.1

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6T Tower Speaker
Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker
Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker
Rear Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker
Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 12D - Dual 12" Powered Subwoofer

Ace,
The room looks great. Congrats!

ace27,
awesome setup man, looks very classy and clean.

I am using Paradigm 70ct Definitive Technology Pro Center 1000 and Definitive Pro sub 800 though I am thinking about upgrading to the pro 800's.

polk audio rti a9 \csi a6 \ ls90

My speaker setup:
Front M&K S-150s (LCR)
Surround M&K SS-250s
Rear Surround: M&K SS-250s
Sob Velodyne DD-18

I am thinking of adding a second Velodyne DD-18 - "Just because" 8-)

My setup:
Dish 722 receiver/DVR ( going up to 922 when released )
Xbox360 + HD DVD player
PS3
Onkyo 507
polk LSi 15
Velodyne DLS 3500R
Samsung 40 inch 1080p.

Main room:
Kef 104.2 in great condition.

My Personal setup is not as nice as some on here but I paid only 50 Bucks for the whole thing...
Receiver- Kenwood VR-209
Subwoofer-Sherwood SP-310W
Center Channel- Yamaha NS-AC142
R&L Front-NS-A527
R&L Rear- NS-A637

Like I said not the best but more than enough for what I need and a heck of a deal...:)

I decided to add some photos of my 50 dollar system :)

Sony 42A10 RPTV LCD
Cambridge Audio 540V2 receiver
Panasonic BD30 Blu Ray
TechCraft SWP 60 TV stand
5 Mirage OMD5 speakers
1 Mirage Prestige S10 subwoofer

I decided to add some photos of my 50 dollar system :)

not bad for $50. are those klh's ?

No they are all Yamaha NS series...Yeah I couldnt pass em up may not be some thousand dollar system but it works...The subwoofer I have is a Sherwood SP310w

Just getting into audio. Had a HTIB and a 30" Toshiba CRT previously until I recently upgraded almost everything. My financial situation should improve considerably over the next few years, as I'm finishing up my Ph.D. this year and should actually begin to make a livable wage. Long term, I'm considering putting together a Dynaudio/McIntosh setup of some sort. But currently I have...


Speakers:

4 Polk Audio VM10 for fronts and surrounds
1 Polk Audio VM20 for center channel
1 Polk Audio PSW 125 subwoofer

Receiver/ Media:

Sony DG720 receiver with PS3 processing HD sound
PS3 for movies and PS3, 360, and Wii for gaming

TV:

Panasonic 46" 1080p plasma PZ85U

Car:

I have an old Alpine head unit and disc changer and MB Quart speakers. I'm not doing anything to upgrade my car stereo until I get my next car.

Okay, I'll chime in with my setup.

Mains: Kavent Gracia L/R
Center: KEF 100C
Surrounds: KEF 107s
Rears: KEF Coda 7s
Sub Woofers: MFW-15 (2)

Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR875
Amplifier: Emotiva IPS-1
CD: Kavent 931
DVD/Music harddrive: PS3

TV: Mitsubishi 73734 (ISF calibrated)

I just upgraded from a Sony htib.

Now I have:

Mains: Polk RTIa5
Center: Polk CSIa4
Surround: Polk RC80i
Sub: SVS PB12-nsd

Receiver: Pioneer 1018ah-k
BD: Sony BDP S-301
DVD: Clearplay
TV: Toshiba 62-hm196

Def Tech
BP7001sc's
BPVXP's
CLR2000
CLR2500

powered by Pio 59txi

here's the butt.....now going to sell the speakers

Center: tSc RC1
Fronts: Polk T15
Surrounds: tSc A5-PR
Subwoofer: Sony SA-W2500

my first upgrades from a HTIB.
still looking forward to an av reciever with HDMI 1.3a, saving up. but for now.

av rec: yamaha HTR 5760
mains: energy C-5
center: energy CC1
surround L/R: insignia BS2111
subwoofers: one MIRAGE BPS150i, and a SONY SWA 2500

I have a Mirage 5.1 setup. OS3 series. 2 floorstanding, center, rears, and the 8" sub, all OS3 series. My receiver is a Denon 2809CI

So far:

Vienna Acoustics
Mozart Grand
Maestro Grand
Hayden Grand
JL Audio f112

Only thing I am looking to do, is add another f112, on the speaker front anyway.

My setup hasn't changed, but my wife got her Polk RM10's replaced by a Sunfire setup:

Sunfire CRS-3 L/R
Sunfire CRM2-BIP Surrounds
Sunfire CRS-3C Center

My fear is that her setup may sound better than mine for movies since everything matches.....we'll see.

Finally got my setup to a point worth posting about...

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu330/burtonb161/P1010540.jpg


Pioneer KRP-500M
Pioneer VSX-03TXH
Sony PS3
DirecTv HR20 DVR
Toshiba HD-A2
Microsoft Xbox360
APC H15


Def Tech BP8's (front)
Def Tech C/L/R 2002 (center)
Def Tech Studio Monitor 350's (rears)
Kef Kube 1 (sub)

I have saffire audio st1 mk2s wich are the same speaker as the tst1 the speaker co. i bought them in 06 i think and also saw them on tweeter.com. ialso have the center channel and in-walls, my in-walls are different than the new speaker co line i think i was told saffire audio was run buy some infinity engineers or something like that and got mine on clearance becuase they were going out of business. oh and ive got an hsu vtf 3 mk3 12 in 350 watt sub awsome!!! evrything is ran off a denon avr-2106 reciever

Finally got my setup to a point worth posting about...



That looks great mate.:)

Klipsch F2's, C2 center and Epik Dragon.
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that sub is huge!

Just sign up ...and new to stereo audio

Speaker : Zingali Prelude1
Integrated Ampli : Moon I-1
Cd Player : NAD C525BEE

Very nice pics burton and hks!

I took some shots of my previously mentioned setup.

And yes, the kids were watching Cinderella.
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PB12-NSD
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Nice setup Todd. Very clean looking, I like it. The theater chair looks nice and comfortable too.

Thanks, yeah, the chairs are cozy. Makes it hard to stay awake through a late movie. They are Berkline 45004's. I bought them a few years ago on an avs power buy.

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I have one of these: (Kenwood AX-7)

http://images.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=Kenwood+AX-7&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=

(click on the second one for a large view)

(except the pre-amp is on the left side of the power amp.)
The setup is on a desk/workstation, with the amps where the printer should be and the speakers in the top corners. I think the sound quality is very good, except that I will need to get a sub-woofer eventually.

Thanks, yeah, the chairs are cozy. Makes it hard to stay awake through a late movie. They are Berkline 45004's. I bought them a few years ago on an avs power buy.

Nice end table too.;) Do you let the kids eat and drink in there?:eek:

Nice end table too.;) Do you let the kids eat and drink in there?:eek:

They often eat crackers, any messes get vacuumed up pretty easy. Drinks are the occasional problem. The daughter uses a sippy cup, and my son is real good about not spilling. We make him use a straw, with cups that have lids for the most part. We have had 2 spills, 1 of which was from a drink that mom and dad left in a cup holder after a late show. Daughter found it next morning. :eek:

The microfiber cleans up really nicely, with just water and a rag for food spots. We use a carpet shampooer for the carpets and any real messes on the seats.

The "end table" doesn't get used by anything other than remotes. Dad would flip his lid if anything got spilled on top of it!

I have a 7.1 system with some rare (I think) speakers. I wonder if I'm the only one on this site with MB Quart and Fosgate Audio speakers. If not, I'd like to hear from others and what they think of them.

MB Quart QLSP44XL Towers
Fosgate Audio FA61.0 Surrounds
Fosgate Audio FA52.0 Center
SVS PB12-NSD Sub
Onkyo 705 Receiver

Please ignore the baby toys...my nine month old is taking over the house. The system is in a temporary spot (yes, in front of the fire place!) as we clean up to sell our condo. Looking forward to a house so I can really crank these things up...

Looks great Tank, good luck with the sale!

I just recently purchased a full set of Klipsch speakers from Mike over at acousticsounddesign.com I have the RF-82 fronts, RC62 Center and 4- RS-52 surrounds. I also bought the Denon 3808 AV receiver. I have always been a fan of Klipsch and have owned the Quintets for years. It is amazing how great the reference series sounds. I love the crisp clean sound and they do a great job of filling the gap from mid to sub. The Denon receiver is a pretty awesome piece of equipment also. It has the networking ability and can access internet radio and firmware updates. If anyone is looking at buying a set on Klipsch give Mike a call he made me an awesome deal I couldn’t pass up. $3,378.00 for everything delivered 2-RF82, 1-RC62, 4-RS52 and the Denon 3808. I looked around for a long time and this was by far the best price I could find.

Love the Forum

All Tv's are CRT...for now :)

Main Bedroom

SOURCE
Xbox 1 Debug Kit (runs XBMC great!)

AMP
Onkyo TX-SR606

SPKRS
Front L/R Mission 705
Centre - Mordaunt Short T1000
Rear - M&K K4 Tripole
Sub - B&W ASW3000

Back Games Room

Stereo setup

SOURCE
Xbox 1 Debug Kit
PS2

AMP
Marantz model that escapes me for now.

SPKRS
Yamaha NS40M Studio Monitors

Downstairs Lounge

SOURCE
Xbox 1 Debug Kit
PS3
Xbox360
Main PC with 4Tb of various media
Part-time use - Sony G70 CRT projector

AMP
Onkyo TX-SR876

SPRKS
Front L/R - Mission M35i
Centre - Mordaunt Short T1000
Rear - Kef IQ8DS - Dipole
Sub - Parts Express Atlantic Technology Buyout

Currently Building 3 M&K S250 Clones and 4 M&K MPS-2575 Tripole rears (passive) - for the big system downstairs.

Please ignore the baby toys...my nine month old is taking over the house. The system is in a temporary spot (yes, in front of the fire place!) as we clean up to sell our condo. Looking forward to a house so I can really crank these things up...

Coming from the father of a 2y/o, you're going to want those speaker cones covered in the new place. Once your 9month old is walking watch out speakers..... Good luck in finding a house with a good room for HT.

Here is my setup:


Front: PSB T65
Center: PSB 200ci
Left/Right Rears: PSB 500s
Rear/Rears : PSB Alphas
Sub: PSB Subsonic II 12"
Reciever: Arcam AVR300

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Sound insulation around the T65's
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Alphas mounted on the brick wall for the rears
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I have

Mains: Mordaunt Short Performance 6
Center:Energy CC-3
Surrounds:Monitor Audio BRF
Sub Woofers: Jm Labs Cobalt SW 800

Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR806
Pre-Amp: Ayre K-5xe
Amplifier: Classe Cav-75
Blu-Ray : Sony BDP S-350
Turntables: Rega P-5 with TT PSU Exact Cartridge
Phono Stage: Sim Audio Moon LP3
Projector : Panasonic PT AE 3000
Screen : 106 Inch

Got the camera out and took some pics of my Elemental Designs W6-6TC's. I've downgraded to a 2 channel system for now. Extremely happy with the sound. Smooth like butta! The finish is pretty nice too. :)

Powered by an Onkyo 805 and all new wiring coming this week along with a center channel & surrounds. Surprisingly I could tell a difference when bi-amped so I'll be going that route.

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