nothin special


Looks good to me.

I'm all old school --

Boston Acoustics
VR10 Center
HD8 Front and Surrounds
525v Surround back

SVS PB10 Sub

I also have a CR1 laying around somewhere but I have no use for it now that I have the VR10. Cheers!

I have a 5.1 set up of Niles StageFront speakers. They were a pain to find and can be hard to get at a good price!

three Pro2770LCR mains
two Pro770FX surrounds

Had a Madisound kit subwoofer until two days ago when it died. The StageFronts do need a subwoofer accompanying them... the search is on!

My first post... not much to offer the thread, I'm here primarily for research on what to get before I just go out and spend a fortune. Currently deployed, so I have some extra cash (no taxes, hazardous fire pay, etc)... Just bought a TV a couple weeks ago, will be waiting for me when I get home.

Samsung UN46C6500... 46" LED TV. Picked it for its size (great size for my bedroom, but wouldn't hate it in the living room). Did a lot of research before picking it, the 4th of July sale on Amazon was amazing, had to jump on the deal. :)

Aaand that's about it, lol... Like I said, I'm here to research the audio that I want to couple with it.

I'm looking for something to knock my socks off when I'm gaming in my bedroom, but will still be great for my movie collection and music, that I also won't mind moving into the living room when I get my own place (I have a roommate right now, his 61" TV and stuff takes care of our living room). When I buy something, I don't want to have to upgrade for a long time. It's why I have a new car, it's why I build massive PCs, and it's why I'm researching what I don't understand fully (audio, home theater, etc) before jumping in.

I'm trying to keep my build under about $1000, but I'm willing to go slightly higher if I can't find amazing deals before I get home.

Looking at a 300W sub from either Polk Audio or Klipsch, and looking for a speaker set as satellites around 90W-130W. I don't understand ohms or anything yet, but from what my dad tells me (he's an audio freak and suggested these forums), speakers are typically 8 ohms and that's what I should shoot for. Also, wattage doesn't matter as much as efficiency and the frequency or something? Still looking around, I'm sure there's a beginner's guide on here or something I'll check out.

I'm pretty much set on an Onkyo receiver, I've read all good things so far about them and it's what my dad uses back home and what he's looking to get next too. So I guess I made at least 1 wise choice so far. :D

Anyway, this post has turned into an introduction I wasn't shooting for... I'mma go troll silently now and read guides and topics. :)

Basement Home Theater

36x16

Yamaha V765 7.2 Receiver
Polk Monitor 70B Series II Floors
Polk CS1 Center
Polk Monitor 30 (in wall sides)
Polk Monitor 60 Series I Floors as rear (will be mounted on 36" risers)
Dual Polk PSW10 Subs

Other Components:

120" Permanent Screen
PS3 Slim
Xbox 360 Slim
WD HD Live Plus
HTPC w/ 6TB External Storage
DirecTV HR-24 w/ 2TB External Storage

Fronts = Klipsch RF-82
Center = Klipsch RC-62
Surrounds = Klipsch RB-61 (4)
Sub = Epik Empire

Receiver: Onkyo 906
Center: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1
Front R and L: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1
Surround R and L: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1
Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Plus

http://members.cox.net/jb4576/images/IMG_2373.JPG

Receiver: Onkyo HT-RC180
Fronts: Energy RC-70
Center: Energy RC-LCR
Rears: Energy RC-10
Sub: Rythmik F12SE

I just want to say Justified has to be the best show ever on FX and nice lizard under the tv stand.

Hello,

My setup is
Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

The onkyo 608 receiver paired with

four jbl l830's for fronts and rears in a 5.1 setup and

the jbl l820 for my center channel

and im using my sub from the onkyo ht sr 800 htib since i couldnt afford to buy a new sub.

Overall the sound quality is pretty good for the setup i have costing me a little over 1200 dollars plus for the speakers an d reciver and 1400 dollars for the tv ( which i bought when it came out) . But i wouldnt say im blown away by sound quality. I would say im pleased. picture qulality for the tv is pretty good but its a very low end plasma.

I try to buy the best products i can with the very tight budget im on. and overall im pleased with my setup but i know with more money to spend i could have a much much better setup. but for someone on a tight budget you cant go wrong with this setup

This forum is great. I am in process of finalizing mine. Will come back with photos.

I am using some old Technics SB-2660 for the front L & R speakers, an ED Frias center channel, and Speakercraft AIM8 Five's for the sides and rear.

- Alan

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t130/VinylSpinner/DSC_0035-1.jpg

The obvious reminder: The space (room) will always be the final determining factor to great sound.

I just want to say Justified has to be the best show ever on FX and nice lizard under the tv stand.

I agree Justified was one heck of a good show, hopefully the next seasons will be as good. Oh and the lizard is a wooden iguana that I brought back from Venezuela hehe.

Hi lulimet
When you setup up your bp20 speakers did you calibrate them. If so what did they calibrate at mine calibrated at 50 Hz when im thinking it should have went full band

Here is my Definitive Technology setup
56" Samsung DLP
Onkyo TXSR806 7.1 receiver
Panamax 5100 power and conditioner
BP3000TL (mains)
Supercube 2 one in each corner
CLR 2500 (center)
BP20 (surrounds) debating whether to put my BP7006 powered towers back in
Mythos gem (rear surrounds)
Rattles the windows...lol

Pany 58" 800U, Def Tech BP7000sc, CLR3000, BPXV/P X 4, eD A7-450 X 2

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l400/Sgalaga1/Home%20Theater/IMG_8509.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l400/Sgalaga1/Home%20Theater/IMG_8510.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l400/Sgalaga1/Home%20Theater/IMG_8522.jpg

Aren't those shelves kind of high? :D

http://stgdz.shackspace.com/Shack/house/Hometheater/downstairs/finished01.jpg

Aren't those shelves kind of high? :D

yup but all those cases are empty the disc are on the dvd changers :)

I have a Kenwood KR V9030, can I use this receiver for my surround sound set up? I'm new to this so I'm looking for all the help I can get.
Thanks

I have a Kenwood KR V9030, can I use this receiver for my surround sound set up? I'm new to this so I'm looking for all the help I can get.
Thanks
This thread is for people to show off their systems.
Please create a new thread under Amp's,receivers, and Processors
for this question and don't forget to include as much details as possible.

yup but all those cases are empty the disc are on the dvd changers :)

Ah, that makes sense then :)

http://stgdz.shackspace.com/Shack/house/Hometheater/downstairs/finished01.jpg


That is one big ass center channel.

I have Boston Acoustics Micro 80x speakers and need a way to attach to a speaker stand. I've looked on ebay for anything but no luck. Any ideas?

I have Boston Acoustics Micro 80x speakers and need a way to attach to a speaker stand. I've looked on ebay for anything but no luck. Any ideas?

Duct tape and super glue.

I have Boston Acoustics Micro 80x speakers and need a way to attach to a speaker stand. I've looked on ebay for anything but no luck. Any ideas?

I use Blu-tack. Fun Tack from Wal Mart is the same thing... museum putty. This is a tried and true method for many people.

Now lets see your speakers!

just got these klipsch speakers today!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/theonegman/IMG_0601-1.jpg

I use Blu-tack. Fun Tack from Wal Mart is the same thing... museum putty. This is a tried and true method for many people.



I second that!

2 Polk Monitor 60 fronts
1 Polk Monitor II CS1 center
4 Polk Monitor II M30 surrounds
2 Polk PSW505 subwoofers

Receiver is a Denon AVR-591 with an Audiosource amp running the surround back channels. TV is a Samsung 42" plasma HPT4254, with a 5-disc Sony DVD changer and a Sony BDP360 Blu-ray player.

http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt165/Hksvr4/IMG_1104.jpg

Hey all,

This is a great site. I have been lurking for a few months now and just registered recently.

Look forward to getting in on a few of the threads I have been reading.

My setup:

50" LG Plasma
PS3
Harman/Kardon AVR 610
Paradigm Monitor 9 v6
Paradigm Ultracube 10

Within a couple months
Paradigm CC290
ADP -190 --I think, not sure -- they have to go in the corner and my furniture is against the rear wall. Maybe mini or atom monitors would be better.

Cheers

c'mon people Post pics not just a list!!!! :D

Front L/R: Polk Monitor 70
Center: Polk CS2
Surrounds: Polk Monitor 50
Surround back: Polk Monitor 40
Sub: Polk PSWi225

new setup is

Front L/R: Polk RTi12
Center: Polk CSi5
Surrounds: Polk RTi10
Surround back: Polk OWM3
Sub: Epik Castle 15"

I just finished installing a 7.1 Aperion Audio speaker setup in my new home. The speakers aren't new but the system sounds absolutely fantastic.

Fronts - Aperion Audio Intimus 5T towers
Rears - Aperion Audio Intimus 5B
Sides - Aperion Audio Intimus 5B
Center - Aperion Audio Intimus 4C (Upgrading this to the 5c soon!)
Sub - Aperion Audio Bravus 12D

just got these klipsch speakers today!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/theonegman/IMG_0601-1.jpg

nice!

where did you get your Bud signs at?

Hello

Paradigm S8
QSC CX404
HK3490 as a Pre-Amp :D

nice!

where did you get your Bud signs at?

got them off ebay about 5 years ago. it took some time to get all 4 major sports.

Front L/R: XQ40s
Center: XQ50
Surround L/R: XQ20s
Subwoofer: XQ60b

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UGdARGXFzm4/TGZAcQVUHOI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/pZWyEIEmIXI/s640/DSCN0021.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UGdARGXFzm4/TGZAcmHobaI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/wZGafbIX2BM/s640/DSCN0022.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UGdARGXFzm4/TGZAc5RQpzI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/l_T7GgiLlwc/s640/DSCN0023.JPG

Soon to be retired (the speakers, not me). . .

182968

Paradigm Export Monitors, ca. 1991.
2-way ported design with 8" woofers

They served me well in college playing '80s metal, '90s grunge, and a smattering of pipe organ and jazz, but I plan to step into the pool in the deep end shortly.

Hi these are my speakers australian designed and manufuctured by Colin Whatmough.

Fronts:Whatmough-P32 4Ohms
Centre:Whatmough-P7 4Ohms
Surrounds:Whatmough-P11 4Ohms
Subwoofer:Velodyne-FSR12

Centre Speaker Stand:Aurum Cantus
Surround Stands:Aurum Cantus-V3M

Regards Lino.

Hi these are my speakers australian designed and manufuctured by Colin Whatmough.

Fronts:Whatmough-P32 4Ohms
Centre:Whatmough-P7 4Ohms
Surrounds:Whatmough-P11 4Ohms
Subwoofer:Velodyne-FSR12

Centre Speaker Stand:Aurum Cantus
Surround Stands:Aurum Cantus-V3M

Regards Lino.

wow verry nice setup!!!!!!!!!!

klipsch for me
front L&R la scalas
center rc7
surround klipsch synergy f2's
rear surrunds b3's
amp either a sc27 sc35 or sc37 tbd next week lol

CENTER: Insignia NSHT51
FRONTS: Sony SSB-3000 "8" Bookshelf/floor speakers & NSHT51 sattelites
was originally the sony's with the EPI Model 70's (80's Harman Kardon era version, not the original one with the famous inverted dome tweeter), but I gotta get the proper speaker stand.

SUB: NSHT51 "8" powered subwoofer

REAR: Insignia NSHT51 Sattelites on Omni-mount stands

RECEIVER. RCA RT2600 ( i know its old, but it does DTS & flags DTS MA as DTS! ) :D

Russound speaker selector

Magnavox BD player

Symphonic CRT tv (Until I can get a LCD, or maybe even a used HD ready CRT )

Fronts: Polk Monitor 50
Center: Mordaunt Short Avant 905C
Sub: Mordaunt Short Avant MS309W
Surrounds: M&K SS-150THX
5.1 Setup
______________
Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-37
HDTV: Samsung PN63C8000
BD Player: PS3

i just got my new paradigm cc-390 and monitor 9 speakers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7epOnih6Is

All Definitive Technology 7.1
ONKYO TXSR806
PANAMAX 5100 CONDITIONER
BP3000TL (MAINS)
CLR2500 (CENTER)
BP20's (surrounds)
MYTHOS GEMS (REAR SURROUNDS)
2 SUPERCUBE 2's CONNECTED TO EACH MYTHOS GEMS
SVS PB12-NSD subwoofer

Fronts: Def Tech PM1000
Center: Def Tech PC2000
Surrounds: Def Tech PM800
Sub: Outlaw LFM-1 Plus
AVR: Denon 990
External Amp: TBD

i just got my new paradigm cc-390 and monitor 9 speakers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7epOnih6Is

What is the sub that you are using?

I recently upgraded to Pro Audio stage monitors.

LCR: JBL MRX-512 (driven with a d-sonic 525 x 3)
LR Surround: Nady MC-8
Back: generic 8" in-walls

Traded out the MRX's for a JBL screen array: JBL4622's
Sub is a DTS-10.

http://stgdz.shackspace.com/Shack/house/Hometheater/downstairs/qscinema/surrounds/left.jpg
http://stgdz.shackspace.com/Shack/house/Hometheater/downstairs/qscinema/surrounds/right.jpg
Yes they are level!

What is the sub that you are using?

its a jbl 12 inch. its pretty old now. once it goes, i will get a nicer sub

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/ajaronis/IMG_2323.jpg

The inner pair are Monitor Audio S10's. The outer pair are B&W DM640's. The center channel is a Monitor Audio Silver series.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q241/ajaronis/IMG_2324.jpg

My subwoofer is a McIntosh SL-12.

I was going to take pics of my surrounds which are Boston Acoustics VRMX Bi-pole surrounds but I forgot to take them and am too lazy to get the camera back out. lol.

Center Channel - Polk CSi5 (Just below screen on shelf)
Fronts L/R - Polk R50 (Floor Standing)
Surround L/R - Polk R50 (Floor Standing)
Surround Back L/R - Polk R15 (Wall Mounted)
Subwoofer - 10" JBL Powered

Driven by a Pioneer Elite SC-35

This is in a 14 X 18 room that is devoted to home theater.

Anyone want to make a recommendation on some reasonably priced upgrades? not looking to spend more than $1000. :-)

Front's : Klipsch LaScala
Center: Klipsch KL650 (looking for a single LaScala)
Surrounds: Klipsch KL650's
Subwoofer: Pair of Danley DTS10's

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z112/tragusa3/DSC_0291.jpg

Tony-
That looks astounding and must sound incedible!

New place, here is my set up (sorry for the low quality cell phone pics, my room is nice and bright but not blinding as the pics would lead you to believe):

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/549/08292010001.jpg
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1493/08292010002.jpg
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2697/08292010.jpg

I have some acoustic treatments to install on the walls, and have yet to purchase a subwoofer, but my summer build has been coming along nicely. Pictured is:

Home theater PC (Athlon X2, 4GB, 640 GB)
LG 50PS60 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
Onkyo TX-SR308
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 60
Center: Polk Audio CS2
Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 30.

Any recommendation for a subwoofer? I'll be purchasing one in early October after I've saved a few bucks, I'm budgeting $300 for the sub.

Went from a Definitive Tech Mythos STS 7.2 to all Pioneer:

Pioneer SC09 Receiver
Pioneer BD-09 Bluray
Pioneer 600m
2 In Wall 691L Pioneer Elite EX Centers (One above and below tv)
8 In Wall 891 Pioneer Elite EX (2 F/L, 4 Surround, 2 Rear)
2 S-LX70 Pioneer Elite Subwoofer in Front

Sony 50" TV KDS50A2020
Sony BDS-360 Blu-Ray
XBOX 360
Denon AVR-789 Reciever
Klipsch Synergy 5.1 speakers
Fronts: F2
Center: C2
Surrounds: B3
Sub: Sub-12

Tony-
That looks astounding and must sound incedible!

Thanks. For right now, I'll say it looks better than it sounds actually. :( I've got to get proper EQ on the subs still.

Subwoofer: YST-SW315
Receiver: RX-V65BL
4 x Speakers: NS-333
Center: NS-C444

Only 2 rusty old Kef sp3235 speakers hah. Hopefully that will change soon!:cool:
I'm seeing some nice setups here!

JBL Ti10K
JBL L820
JBL LC1 (on the way)
Rythmik CI1500 with A370PEQ sealed in custom 3cuft box
Yamaha RX-V1900
PS3
40inch 1080p Samsung (next to go for 3DTV next year)

Here is my 6.1, my kids and I have a lot of fun with it.

Sony 5200ES
Sony 400 disc/dvd
Sony PS3
Bose 601 series III (6)
Velodyne DLS 5000r (2)
Dayton 15" w/hps 500 amp all inside an old Definitive tech pf15+ box

JBL Ti10K

Yeah we're going to need to see pictures of those. :)

Can't seem to get the lighting right for pictures...Anyhow, speakers are as follows:

Energy Take FPS X 3 (mains + center)
Energy Take LCR X 4 (surrounds)
Monitor Audio RS-W12 sub

I'm late to the party here, but here's my speaker system:

Fronts: Fosgate Audionics MC220LCR
Surrounds: Fosgate Audionics SD-180 dipole
Subs: FS-400 (x2)

I'd like to swap-out the subs for a pair of custom-built cabinets using an old pair of Audiomobile MASS 2012's I have stashed. I'm also trying to figure out how to justify to the wife buying another set of MC220LCR's for attempting an Audyssey 11.1 system, down the road.

On my 4th set of speakers and sub.

Def Tech

R/L Mythos Two's
C Def Tech ProCenter 1000
S UIW 55
Sub SVS PB12-Plus

Powered by a Pio Elite SC-05.


http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/502/IMG_7409.jpg

I have 2 Klipsch KL-7800 for the fronts, an RC-64II for the center, a KS-7800 for one surround and a KS-525 for the other. I still don't have a sub. I will be getting some money on the 28th and I will be buying a sub then. I am thinking that the xw-500d would be pretty good. It is on sale for 500$ and thats around what I want to spend. If it goes off sale before I can buy it then I might look into SVS or another brand. I'll probably post something about my full setup to get some advice in another thread when I have a little more time.

Just ordered the following speakers with TV in the past two days, patiently awaiting their arrival. :)

2 - Definitive Technology Mythos ST SuperTowers
2 - Definitive Technology Mythos Gem XL's (Rear L,R)
1 - Definitive Technology Mythos Ten (Center)
1 - Epik Empire Subwoofer
1 - Denon AVR4311CI Receiver
1 - 58" Panasonic VT25 Plasma

glnyc.....it looks like you are about to have some fun!:)

Energy C-1, purchased back in 2005. Served me well over the years, but now I want to upgrade to some entry level floorstanders. Anyone had any experience with the Polk Audio Tsi400 ?

i have a 7.1 system with 5 Axiom speakers to include: 1 pair of M80v3's,
VP180v3 and a pair of QS8v3's. I also have a pair of Polk Audio TSi100's for surround back duties and a Emotiva Ultra Sub 10 for the .1

they sound incredible and are serving my family, friends and myself very well! here is a link to my gallery. I am very happy with my choices in speakers and gear. best of luck to everyone! ;)


here's a quick shot of the front 3 soundstage and the full gallery link is below the picture!

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59473_full.jpg



http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=solarrdadd

That is one huge center.

I thought my 80lb center was a beast... Hah. Those speakers look nice

I have just completed my setup.

Samsung PN63C8000
Monitor 60 Series II fronts
Monitor CS2 Series II center
Proficient C660 surrounds (in-wall)
Bic America F12 sub
Denon AVR-791

I have also built a custom Media console to fit the setup. I liked some of the BDI stands but had trouble finding something long/tall enough for the wall and tv. I will try to post pictures soon. So far everything sounds/looks amazing!

I finally switched from my Samsung HTiB to a 3.1 setup which sounds SO much better then any audio gear I've owned before (I know this is still entry level stuff but I love it!)

Yamaha RX-V467
Energy CB-10 Bookshelfs
Energe CC-10 Center
Mirage Omni S8 Subwoofer

I've been working on breaking them (recommended 100 hours) and either my ear is just adjusting to them or the break-in is actually working, but it seems like each time I listen they sound even better than the time before.

The two pictures are my before and after the wife's finishing touch ;)

Just joined and just ordered my new speakers on the Newegg Deal. Should be a huge upgrade from some RCA HTiB speakers i had before.

Next week, the setup will be:
Harman Kardon AVR-146
Yamaha YST SW-SW216
1 x Polk CS2 Series II
2 x Polk Monitor60 Series II Floor Standers
2 x Polk Monitor30 Series II Surrounds

Next step is probably a new receiver, then a new Sub.

A new sub will yield a much better result than getting a new receiver for the same price.

i have a 7.1 system with 5 Axiom speakers to include: 1 pair of M80v3's,
VP180v3 and a pair of QS8v3's. I also have a pair of Polk Audio TSi100's for surround back duties and a Emotiva Ultra Sub 10 for the .1

they sound incredible and are serving my family, friends and myself very well! here is a link to my gallery. I am very happy with my choices in speakers and gear. best of luck to everyone! ;)


here's a quick shot of the front 3 soundstage and the full gallery link is below the picture!

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59473_full.jpg



http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gallery.php?member=solarrdadd

What stand do you have that has room for that center?

here is my new pc speaker setup!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXPVrdFqSas

9.1

B&W 705 mains
B&W 601 front highs
B&W 600s3 center
Sonance T series in-walls sides and rear
Velodyne F1500R Sub (soon to be replace)

Possible replacement Sub- SVS PB12-plus DSP

I'm a long time reader/infrequent poster. I just bought some Diva Utopias so now I really have a mixture of speakers...

- Diva's up front
- Electra CC900 Center
- Totem Mites in the back (used infrequently)
- no sub

... and a pair of Electra 936s collecting dust until I can sell them!

Yeah we're going to need to see pictures of those. :)

Pictures as "needed". Hahaha

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/avgass1/DSC02125s.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/avgass1/DSC02115s.jpghttp://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/avgass1/DSC02885s.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/avgass1/DSC02888l.jpg

Pretty happy with set-up as it stands. Waiting on JBL LC1 (in lieu of old LX300) and talking the boss into a 58" plasma (thinking blackout curtains).

Mirage OMD-15 Fronts
Mirage OMD-C1 CC
Epik Dual Empires Subs
Mirage OMD-5 Rear Surrounds

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp173/Bluvette1/DSC02811.jpg

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp173/Bluvette1/DSC02803.jpg

What stand do you have that has room for that center?

it was originally a tv stand with 3 glass shelves. i took out the middle glass shelf, took one of those "track" brackets used to create shelves on walls and used it for a center steel arm, supported by 2" el brackets with 10/32 nuts on the ends.

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59470_full.jpg

on the top of the bracket i put some of the extra feet I got for speaker bottoms and used them to do several things, protect the wood from damage, absorb vibration keeping it from transmitting too much into the stand structure and allow the speaker to float ontop of them. the footers span across the entire bracket for nice even support.

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59471_full.jpg

I used two 3" brackets on the back of the inside of the stand drilled directly into the metal body with self tapping screws and put some footers on there to hold the back of the speaker up. these footers and brackets are about 1.5" lower than the end to end bracket bar to pitch the center speaker up at about a 10 degree tilt up for better imaging.

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59472_full.jpg

this speaker was meant to be installed in this stand because there is litteraly a
1/2" gap on each side of this speaker to the inside end of the tv stand supports, incredible. so the speaker doesn't actually touch any part of the stand. it sits on those isolation footers on those brackets and supports with a 10 degree tilt up and this is what you end up with.

http://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/59473_full.jpg

it really worked out very, very well and the beauty is that you can't see the bracket that's holding the speaker up cause it appears to be hidden and floating and it's black so it blends into the black color of the stand and the under shadow of the speaker very well! i was very luck and did a lot of thinking about how to get that big bitch in there but i got it with an inch to spare! :p ;)

hope that answered your question oh yeah, there's also plenty of air space for that XPA-5 and the PR-SC 5507 under the center as well as the fact that everything is open to the atmosphere! :D

Just bought (used) and am modifying a pair of Audio Physic Avanti IIIs.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/Avanti%20IIIs/31Aug10_Leftvert_1280h.jpg

Have outboarded the MR/treble x-overs...
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/Avanti%20IIIs/26Sep10_x-over_1280w.jpg
...and have replaced the bass x-overs with the active filtering of a dbx DriveRackPA. Am driving the MR/treble with 12-Watt (mono) Music Reference EM7-12s, and yes, those 12-Watt amps drive these c.-90dB-(in)sensitive speakers VERY well. :)

Center is a VonSchweikert Visiun that got its MR/treble x-over outboarded. Am slowly replacing inexpensive parts with better ones in all-3 x-overs. Keeps me off the streets and out of the bars. :D
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/jeffreybehr/Avanti%20IIIs/11Sep2010roompano2_1280w.jpg
The ugly plastic tape around the tweeters is already gone and will be replaced with diffractionbegone.com's black-wool antidiffraction blankets.

I have a nice new pair of Pioneer's brand new little wonders, the SP-FS51-LR floorstanders as my mains. Incredible speakers. An Infinity Primus PC350 center channel speaker. An Energy S10.3 subwoofer, and a pair of Pioneer S-DS1-Z surround speakers. A small but capable 5.1 home theater.

Just bought (used) and am modifying a pair of Audio Physic Avanti IIIs.



Kind of looks like your speakers blew a giant hole in the ceiling:confused:. Nice

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Ascend 340SE LCR
Twin Epik towers
Panasonic plasma PZ700U
Surrounds (4) Ascend 200's
Onkyo 705 MultEQ XT, with Antimode 8033

Nice room treatments.

Whats Antimode?

Nice room treatments.

Whats Antimode?

Antimode is low freq. correction system (EQ). Helps to reduce room modes for flatter low freq. response.

Here is my setup:

HT
2 Vienna Acoustics Schoenberg for Front
1 Vienna Acoustics Webern for Centre
2 Vienna Acoustics Webern for Surround
2 Vienna Acoustics Berg for Rear

Stereo
2 Vienna Acoustics Hyden Grand

Sub:
REL R-305

on the wish list is a second REL R-305 or a T1

Pictures as "needed". Hahaha

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy336/avgass1/DSC02888l.jpg


Beautiful!

Just finished my setup. Onkyo 708 with Aperion speakers. 2 5Ts in the front with a 5C center, 2 4Bs as surrounds. 8D sub. Picture is really bad (Blackberry), but you get the idea. Really loving it so far.

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Hey All,
I'm new to AVS.
Anyone care to share personal experience and opinion of sub $5k, 7.1 speaker setups. Would like to hear.

Thanks to all

This thread is for shring what you currently have. I suggest that you ask in the speakers thread.

I have a 5.1 set-up: you could say that this will very soon be reality :-)

I have 3 M&K S100B monitors for the center channel and the surrounds
2 Thiel CS 3.6 speakers for my mains will be mounted on a pr. of Auralex Grandmas
1-18 inch...1000W Epik Conquest Subwoofer mounted on an Auralex Great Grandma...

driven by a Simaudio Titan 5 ch. HT amp...for the center and surrounds,
2 Odyssey SE Monoblocks for the mains...doubling for film/music as well.
1-Cary Audio Cinema 11A pre/pro,
1 Panasonic DMP BD55 Bluray player (for concerts and films)
1 Pioneer Elite DVD DV 47AI SACD/DVD Audio/DVD player (for music)
1 DVDO Edge
1 Pioneer Elite PRO 101 FD Monitor
1 JVC DLA RS10
1 PHD-205LE Digital HDTV Tuner
1 Purepower 2000 Regenerator (latest technology and recently totally overhauled)
with Acrolink/Oyaide power cords, Ultralink/XLO HDMI cables and anti-cable interconnects and speaker cable and a Buttkicker w/ a 1000W Carvin amp.

I live in a loft...55 ft. long, 18 ft. wide and 18 ft. high, have yet to hear the Thiel 3.6's in my system as I just bought them from a guy in Foresthills CA, getting them on Oct. 14th....can't wait !!!

Finally getting my living room into shape.

* Onkyo TX-NR5007
* Scientific Atlantica HD DVR (Cox)
* Oppo BDP-83
* Aperion Intimus 6T's
* Aperion Intimus 6C
* Aperion Intimus 4BP's
* SVS PC13-Ultra

Album on Imageshack (http://img822.imageshack.us/g/dsc00104yz.jpg/)

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klipsch hd300

Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR707
Fronts: Acoustic Research AR98LS
Center: Polk CS10
Rears: Polk 4A

56" DLP Samsung TV
Onkyo TXSR 806 Receiver
Panamax 5100ex Conditioner
Sony BDP-S550 Bluray
Toshiba HD player
XBOX 360
WII Console
Emotiva XPA-5 Amplifier
Definitive Technology BP3000TL (mains)
Definitive Technology CLR3000 (center)
Definitive Technology BP30's (surrounds)
Definitive Technology BP10's (rear surrounds)
Definitive Technology Supercube 2's (bi-amped to each rear surround)
SVS pb12-nsd (subwoofer)

50" Panasonic G10
Denon AVR-890
Oppo BDP-83
WD TV
Mains: Energy RC-30
Center: Energy RC-LCR
Surrounds: Energy RC-R
Sub: Rythmik F12

Been a long time lurker in here, this place has been an amazing resource. Very happy with my current set up.

Paradigm Reference Studio 60 v.5.
Outstanding sound. A center is not necessary. The sound is so superior it seems it's coming directly from the tv.

Audioquest high end speaker cables bi-wired to my 15 year old
Acurus DIA100 Direct Input Amplifier. Still as good as new.

Samsung LN52B750 lcd tv.

Oppo bdp-83 Blu-Ray player. HDMI cables used whereever possible with Monster audio cables from the Oppo to the Acurus.

MIT MI-330+ high end Audio Interface cables from the Acurus to the Samsung.

Enlightened Audio Design DSP-7000 Series III Digital Processor is not connected yet.

It was this forum I discovered OPPO while learning about calibrating my lcd tv. I enjoy 2-3 Netflix films per week because of my dream system (imho). I'm using a ROKU for streaming video. The Oppo also is great with musical cds through my components. All I need is a high end vinyl record turntable to compliment my system. I had a B&O turntable which I left with my ex-wife.

Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR707
Fronts: Acoustic Research AR98LS
Center: Polk CS10
Rears: Polk 4A

http://www.certsoft.com/JohnDay/sm694.jpg

That center fits perfectly in that space.

56" DLP Samsung tv
Onkyo TXSR 806 receiver
Panamax 5100ex conditioner
Sony BDP-S550 bluray
Toshiba HD player
Definitive Technology BP3000TL (mains)
Definitive Technology CLR2500 (center)
Definitive Technology BP30's (surrounds)
Definitive Technology BP10's (rear surrounds) not plugged in yet
Definitive Technology Supercube 2's (one to each surround)
SVS pb12-nsd (subwoofer)

I love it.

here is another vid of the paradigm monitor 9's! great song for testing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLH7QKh3dY

That center fits perfectly in that space.

That's because that riser was custom built to allow space for the center :D

Unfortunately it cost twice as much as the speaker :(

PBS Newshour.

I approve.

here is another vid of the paradigm monitor 9's! great song for testing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLH7QKh3dY


what song is it

elt525m + jbl venue sub12
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energy rc-10 + orb audio super eight
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Recently added a pair of Dynaudio Focus 360 driven by Plinius CD101 and Plinius 9200 combo strictly for music to complement my home theatre set up.:)

Front L/R Magneplanar 3.6

Rear L/R Audiostatic ES100 electrostats

Sub Velodyne DD10

I call BS on everyone that does not post pics or upload them.

I could have sworn I posted my setup in here, but can't find the post for the life of me. Search comes up empty.

Oh well. I need to take new pictures of my living room since upgrading to a 52 inch Sharp LC-52LE810UN and rearranging the entertainment center anyway.

Home Office System (#1) "mixed movies/music" . . . 7.1 Standard plus 2x Front_Presence speakers


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=187313&d=1286047821
Mains(2), Center(1): 3x Yamaha AST-S1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112782&stc=1&d=1213430254) (aka YST-S1)
Surrounds(2), Rears(2), Front_Presence(2): 6x Polk R15 (http://www.polkaudio.com/images/home/large/black/r15.jpg)
Subs(2): (Left) 1x Harman/Infinity TSS-SUB450; (Right) 1x Jamo SUB 550
Center_Surround/Rear(1, experimental processing only): 1x Yamaha AST-S1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112782&stc=1&d=1213430254) (aka YST-S1)


After running this system for some time with only the Harman/Infinity TSS-SUB450 sub (100W, and 39Hz-150Hz, ±3dB), I added the Jamo SUB 550 (550W, and 26Hz-150Hz) to provide some additional solidity/smoothness plus a little more real power to the low end bass. The Harman/Infinity TSS-SUB450 now runs as the 'left side' sub, with the Jamo SUB 550 as the 'right side' sub. Notwithstanding the nominal differences in power/performance between the two models, there is no sense of bass asymmetry in the room.

I recently replaced my somewhat dated Yamaha HTR-5860 AVR with an RX-V667 (the equivalent model but five generations newer!) to provide HDMI 1.4 plus lossless codec processing. Both the HTR-5860 and the RX-V667 have the the usual Yamaha 'mid price model' feature that the AVR switches between two speaker configurations: 7.1 Standard, and 5.1 Standard plus 2 Front Presence speakers. In the latter case, the Left and Right Rear speakers are silent [leaving a sizable gap between the Left and Right Surround speakers]. So I'm going to experiment with using the Dolby-3 decoder in an old Pioneer VSX-5600 AVR to redirect some content from the Left and Right Surround channels to a new Center Surround/Rear speaker. [I suspect it will either work 'well' . . . or completely destroy the rear soundfield!]

Plus I still have two unused Polk R15 bookshelf speakers available for future system expansion to 11.2 or 12.2 [maybe for DTS Neo:X in a couple of years, or for a mixdown/subset of Hamasaki 22.2 channel audio . . . sometime around 2020!] :cool:

52" Samsung LCD
Samsung bd-p4600
Pioneer Elite 23TXH
Paradigm Monitor 7v6
Paradigm cc190
Paradigm adp190

Have not hooked up the HT yet but can't wait. Still trying to figure out which sub to get. Will post more pics when install is done.

here are my humble two systems, truly impressive stuff in this thread.

Main:

Quad 12L2
Quad 11L
Quad L2Center
Quald L2 Sub
Marantz Nr1501
Pioneer Blu ray (forget model number)
Custom Built HTPC (with wii emulation :))
x360
Toshiba regza 46"lcd
LED variable colour output lighting system for TV and cabinet

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Office

Marantz 2275
Focal SW800 C
Omage ovation N150
Gaming computer and MacBook Pro as source

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I'm new to the forum, and I have to say it's been a great help so far and I've learned quite a lot. My system's pretty small, but it's more than enough to fill my dorm and it sounds great (at least to my untrained ears):

Front L/R: Infinity Primus P162
C: Infinity Primus PC250
Surround L/R: Infinity SS2001
Subwoofer: BIC H100
AVR: Harmon Kardon AVR 230

http://i53.tinypic.com/s1jknm.jpg

I'll definitely be sticking around as I upgrade my system.

Just 2.o for now: Sony SS M3 at Front L+R. When my amp is repaired, I'll hook up my Tannoy C-8's. Not sure on the configuration yet. I'll try lots of things.

Onkyo TX-SR 806
Front - Polk Monitor 70's
Center - Polk CS2
Surround - Polk Monitor 60's
Surround Back - JBL E10's
Subs - Velodyne DPS 12, Infinity PS210

My budget HT setup, gets the job done

42" Panasonic G10
PS3
Onkyo TX-SR502
Front - Boston Acoustics T930
Center - Boston Acoustics 525V
Surround - Dayton B652
Sub...none for now, hopefully a BIC F12 soon though

My Humble Little Theater
Speakers: NHT Fours, Three C, Threes, AZ's, U1's
Rest of equipment listed in profile including some other pictures.

Nice thread, great to see such variety in this hobby!

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/502/HT_Right_Front_Digital.JPG

Denon AVR 1911
Creek Evolution CD
Monitor Audio RX1 Fronts
Monitor Audio RX Centre
Monitor Audio V10 rear
Paradigm DSP 3400 Sub

B&W CM9 fronts
B&W CMC2 center
B&W ASW 10CM sub
B&W M1 surrounds (getting CM1 after Xmas)
Samsung 55" LED
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Denon AVR-100 receiver
Musical Fidelity M6i integrated amp
PS3 for 3D viewing
Argon HA1 headphone amp
Sennheiser HD650 headphones
Auralex Sonoflat panels

I put the panels on the wall behind the speakers today, so all done :)

I have too many speakers. :D

Definitive BP7006 Fronts
ProCinema 600 Center(soon to be replaced)
ProCinema 600 Rears(Soon to be replaced)
Pioneer Elite VSX-56TXi
Pioneer BDP-51FD
Panasonic 42" S2 Plasma
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Pretty modest setup for a one bedroom apartment. I originally had a ProCinema 600 system but got a killer deal on the 56TXi and 7006's, $300 for both! Picked up the 51FD for $80 to replace my DV-S5860 Yamaha player which I'll probably end up selling. Next is to replace the center and rears to keep up with the fronts but it sounds pretty incredible as it is so I'm in no hurry. My iPhone takes terrible pictures but i'll try to get some.

Here are some bad pictures of my setup.. I have tried all types of Energy speakers but currently have settled with the Take's..They sound good enough for now..

My TV is a 50 inch Panny PX80 and I am running an Onkyo 606 which next week will be swapped out for a Pioneer 1120.. The HDMI board has gone bad on the 606.. I am also looking at updating my front end in the next 12 months. Probably Polk RTI floorstanders or Energy Floorstanders.

B&W CM9 fronts
B&W CMC2 center
B&W ASW 10CM sub
B&W M1 surrounds (getting CM1 after Xmas)
Samsung 55" LED
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Denon AVR-100 receiver
Musical Fidelity M6i integrated amp
PS3 for 3D viewing
Argon HA1 headphone amp
Sennheiser HD650 headphones
Auralex Sonoflat panels

I put the panels on the wall behind the speakers today, so all done :)

Nice clean setup! Like the look of the grills off the speakers! By the way, you have the new A100, how is it? Thinking of getting one also.

Mine:
Front R/L -Monitor Audio RS6
Center - Monitor Audio RS LCR
Rears - Wharfedale Sapphire SP-83
Sub - AudioSource 15" (next upgrade)

Nice clean setup! Like the look of the grills off the speakers! By the way, you have the new A100, how is it? Thinking of getting one also.

Thanks!
The A100 works like a charm. There are some people (see the 4311/A100 thread in Amps & processors forum) that are having blue rain viseo issues and sound dropouts straight out of the box.

No such issues for me :D

Thanks!
The A100 works like a charm. There are some people (see the 4311/A100 thread in Amps & processors forum) that are having blue rain viseo issues and sound dropouts straight out of the box.

No such issues for me :D

Yeah, I've been following that thread since I'm interested in this unit, but a little leery due to the posted problems.

On another note, I have never seen B&W speakers with a high gloss black finish like you have (at least not there in the USA). Very sharp looking!!! Were those special order? I love the look (not much into the 'wood' finishes here, I prefer the gloss black).

Yeah, I've been following that thread since I'm interested in this unit, but a little leery due to the posted problems.

On another note, I have never seen B&W speakers with a high gloss black finish like you have (at least not there in the USA). Very sharp looking!!! Were those special order? I love the look (not much into the 'wood' finishes here, I prefer the gloss black).

On the B&W CM9, I believe gloss black is pretty standard. You can check them out at BB now. Awesome speaker and room by the way Cat-like.:cool:

Vienna Acoustic Speakers
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/bigred7078/f57e8c48.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/bigred7078/My%20Setup/9e11f2d1.jpg

Vienna Acoustic Speakers
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Very nice! I like that wood/gloss look finish.

Main stereo system (desert house; large dedicated listening room):

Vandersteen Model 3A speakers with two Model 2W subwoofers, driven by a Bryston Model 3BSST power amplifier and Audio Research LS26 preamplifier; AYRE C5mp SACD/CD player.


Audio-video system #1(desert house; family room):

KEF iQ9 speakers driven by a NAD 326BEE amplifier connected to SONY 60" HDTV; SONY SACD/CD player, Samsung Blu-Ray player.


Audio-video system #2 (city home):

PSB Image T6 speakers driven by a NAD 356BEE amplifier connected to Mitsubishi 60" HDTV; SONY SACD/CD player; OPPO DVD player.

AVgass;

I had 2 plasma sets and had trouble with screen "burns" on both of them. The manufacturers do not view this as a "problem"....#$%^&*(your problem, maybe...not theirs...).

A friend turned me on to the 60" Mitsubishi HDTV/3D projection set (WD60-C9), which has an unbeatable picture (yes, it does!...I've seen them all...) and is only a bit over $1000 on Amazon; I love it!! I will never go back to plasma.

There are 2 caveats:

1) It is 12 inches deep; not 5 inches deep...if that is critical (not for wall-hanging...rofl).

2) It should be used with a computer-type 650VA UPS battery back-up unit ($200), because in case of power failure the fan needs to stay on for 5 minutes or so to cool the bulb. You can also plug your CD, DVD, turntable, head amp, and other gear into it to provide superb protection from surges that kill equipment; a good investment for any system.

This is Cheapbastard Iteration #3. Quite satisfied for now

Ascend Sierra 1
HTM-200SE
2 x Rythmik F15
Harman Kardon AVR2600
Panasonic BD-60K
Airport Express (Music Streaming)

just got the new toys =] surrounds next. I need to build new equipment racks since the old one no longer fits.


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=190894&stc=1&d=1289549243

jbl 4722n x 2, jbl 3677

NotNYT, that must sound terrible. :)

I'd be curious to hear some comparisons of the JBL and your RF83's.

A little update to my setup. Just ordered an Elemental Designs A3-250 to replace the ancient DCM sub.

KEF iQ90 mains.
KEF iQ60c center.
KEF iQ30 surrounds.
eD A3-250 sub.

All connected to a Denon 3311.

My bedroom HT is a set of Klipsch RF63 towers, RC52 center and RS42 rears. Soon to ad a ED sub.

I don't have any yet, but I can't post the ones I'd like to get because I need to post three times. Sorry! I have some sweet amps though.

My set up:
Front L/R: Swan Diva 6.2
Center: Swan Diva C3
Surround: Bose 161
Subwoofer: 2 Epik Legends, one on each side of the set up:D
Receiver: HK 635
TV: Samsung 61 inch DLP

My set up:
Front L/R: Elac FS 137 JET
Center: Usher S520II
Surround: Usher S520II
Subwoofer: SVS PC13-ULTRA with Antimode 8033C
Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR1007
Dac: Arcam rDac
Projector: Optoma HD20 + 92" screen
TV: Sony 32w4000
TV/Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
Blu-ray/dvd-players:Philips BDP3100, Samsung DVD-SH830 DVD/HDD/DVBT,
Cd-player: Onkyo Integra DX200
DVB/Satelite tuners: Topfield TF5100PVRT HDMI 320GB, HD-satellite recorder 250GB
Gaming: Sony PS3 250GB slim, Nintendo Wii
PC (Intel Q9550 + Ninja 2 SCNJ-2000, Gigabyte EP45-DS3, 6gb 800mhz ddr2, GTX470, Asus Xonar Essence STX, 4,25TB, Antec P182, Enermax Modu87+ 500W, Windows 7 Pro)

I have ordered new 100" screen. I also planned to change center and surround speakers to Elac speakers.
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Magneplanar Fronts (Repaired myself)
Yamaha YST-S50 Subwoofer
Kef 70S center channel
Sony TA-AV670 Receiver

TV is a Vizio, forget which one (the 720P one)

NotNYT, that must sound terrible. :)

I'd be curious to hear some comparisons of the JBL and your RF83's.

I'll let you know as soon as I listen to it a bit more. I'm also ordering 4x JBL 8350's to use for my rears and surrounds.

My set up:
Front L/R: Elac FS 137 JET
Center: Usher S520II
Surround: Usher S520II
Subwoofer: SVS PC13-ULTRA with Antimode 8033C
Receiver: Onkyo TX-NR1007
Dac: Arcam rDac
Projector: Optoma HD20 + 92" screen
TV: Sony 32w4000
TV/Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
Blu-ray/dvd-players:Philips BDP3100, Samsung DVD-SH830 DVD/HDD/DVBT,
Cd-player: Onkyo Integra DX200
DVB/Satelite tuners: Topfield TF5100PVRT HDMI 320GB, HD-satellite recorder 250GB
Gaming: Sony PS3 250GB slim, Nintendo Wii
PC (Intel Q9550 + Ninja 2 SCNJ-2000, Gigabyte EP45-DS3, 6gb 800mhz ddr2, GTX470, Asus Xonar Essence STX, 4,25TB, Antec P182, Enermax Modu87+ 500W, Windows 7 Pro)

I have ordered new 100" screen. I also planned to change center and surround speakers to Elac speakers.


The Elacs look great in the gloss white! Looks like you have some cable management issues though :D

The Elacs look great in the gloss white! Looks like you have some cable management issues though :D

Yes I really like the look of those Elac almost as much as I like the sound ;) and yes I'm aware that I have some cable management issues. I'm reminded every day that by the other party :o

My desk setup:
DAC: PopPulse 1796 Mk II
Amp: Nad C315BEE
Sub: Hsu STF-1
L/R: Linn Majik 109

I'll let you know as soon as I listen to it a bit more. I'm also ordering 4x JBL 8350's to use for my rears and surrounds.

Sometimes humor is lost on the forum. Hope you understood I was being sarcastic! I'll bet it sounds phenomenal!

Front
Paradigm Studio 20s
CC-590

Surrounds
ADP-590s

Woofer
Sub-12

TV
Bravia HX800

Receiver
3600ES

Only been running it for a couple days now but it sounds f**K'n amazing. Also, my local Paradigm dealer is the greatest person on the planet. :D

Front
Paradigm Studio 20s
CC-590

Surrounds
ADP-590s

Woofer
Sub-12

TV
Bravia HX800

Receiver
3600ES


Nice set up dude. Those are beefy looking speakers. The guy that sold me my sub, has sold his Monitor Audio's for Studio 100's, and a servo-15 sub...:eek:

who has used itransferstudio4.0?is it really free to donwload?i want to transfer music from ioid to computer with it.please advice.

Wrong thread heman....

Sometimes humor is lost on the forum. Hope you understood I was being sarcastic! I'll bet it sounds phenomenal!

I got it, was just commenting on the question about how it sounds. So far I like them, I need to listen to more stuff and get my setup calibrated properly.

Audyssey is currently bringing the fronts down -12 since my surrounds/rears are nowhere near the sensitivity of the jbls. Hence the 8350 order =]

I just finished assembling one of two racks. Going to work on the second now, and hopefully do the finish work on them tomorrow. I hate having my equipment on the ground.

Here is my bedroom setup. Kuro, 3 Pioneer Elite DVD players and RF63's and other stuff.
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Currently have a pair of Klipsch KLF-30's with matching C7 center channel. I use the Klipsch SB-2 bookshelfs for surround and KSW-10 sub.

Unfortunately, SWMBO has decreed that they no longer match the aesthetics of our living room, so despite their perfect working and cosmetic condition, I am forced to replace them. I have chosen the DefTech Mythos STS and Nine for L/C/R and retain the SB-2's. Since the STS's have their own subs, I won't need the KSW anymore.

Current sets:

1: Dedicated listening setup: Netbook -> HotAudio DAC Destroyer -> Audio Analogue Puccini -> Dynaudio Audience 42

2: Desktop speaker setup: PC -> Onkyo TX-SR308 -> PSB Alpha B1

3: Movie/Surround gaming setup: PC -> Onkyo TX-SR308 -> Cambridge Audio S70 fronts + JPW Mini Monitor rears + OR DSW10 sub

The PSBs are getting a tripath amp to drive them instead, but the seller is having QC issues with their stock so it'll take a while :P Obviously the Onkyo is the same for both set 2 & 3.

Eventually will get CA S30s as rears for set 3, and make a novelty LP + tube amp setup with the JPWs. And at some point each setup will probably get a sub of its own. But not in the near future :p

1st post since 2004!

I've had a Denon/Polk Audio system, a Sony/Klipsch Quintet II system and a Klipsch computer desk system that absolutely rocks. I say I had because a recent divorce took all my Denon/Polk/Sony/Klipsch Quintet stuff! I only have the desktop 2.1 Klipsch setup left.

I'm looking for a new system...New wife is OK with me spending up to $5K on it, so I'm back on Audioholics looking again. I was a member 6 years ago when this forum was much less civil...too much bickering back then. The forum must have some pretty good moderators these days!

Hi I was inspired to get a new system after I got my first Blu ray player a Vizio (which died after a month, replaced with Sony BDP-S570 (easy return at Target)... OK now the speakers...
Front- Polk Tsi 100 Cherry
Center- Polk CS20 cherry
Front Height- Polk OWM3 White
Rear- Polk OWM3 White
Subwoofer- JBL ES150P Cherry
I am very happy with this setup which replaced a Yamaha HTIB, purchased Center channel first then 2 speakers at a time until his week when I got the subwoofer. Thanks to everyone for the expertise.
Tony

Current setup is

Denon 2809 AVR(Bought in 08)
Denon POA 2400 Class A Amp(Bought in Early 90's in Military- Love the amp)
B&W DM640 Fronts (Bought in Mid 90's)
Klipsch Synergy Center & Rears(Bought in 08)
Mirage PS12-90 Sub (I think weak link at this time) Bought in Mid 90's
PS3( GAmes and Bluray)
Philips progressive scan DVD
Comcast
Sharp 60" LC-60E88UN LCD
http://bowtye8.tzo.com/sonypics/Speakers/DSC07386%20(Large).JPG

Dennis

Whats up guys, im new to the forum and thought this would be a good first post.

All polk audio.
Main: RTI 12's
Center: CSI A6
Surround: FXI A6
Surround rear: Yet to be determined
Subwoofer:Waiting on Epic Empire

Video:
Samsung 55" 3D UN55C800XF
Windows 7 Media Center (16 TB storage)
Sony blu-ray player

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I just got the rest of my speakers in and all setup. Finally! Hopefully this will keep me from upgrading for a good long while.

2x jbl4722n
1x jbl3677
4x jbl8350
2x tht


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Looking great! Fun thread!

Boombastic home cinema! Looks Fantastic!!! I think it also sounds great

AVgass;

I had 2 plasma sets and had trouble with screen "burns" on both of them. The manufacturers do not view this as a "problem"....#$%^&*(your problem, maybe...not theirs...).

A friend turned me on to the 60" Mitsubishi HDTV/3D projection set (WD60-C9), which has an unbeatable picture (yes, it does!...I've seen them all...) and is only a bit over $1000 on Amazon; I love it!! I will never go back to plasma.

There are 2 caveats:

1) It is 12 inches deep; not 5 inches deep...if that is critical (not for wall-hanging...rofl).

2) It should be used with a computer-type 650VA UPS battery back-up unit ($200), because in case of power failure the fan needs to stay on for 5 minutes or so to cool the bulb. You can also plug your CD, DVD, turntable, head amp, and other gear into it to provide superb protection from surges that kill equipment; a good investment for any system.

Just out of interest - which plasmas caused you grief? I was considering a PS58C7000 Samsung but nothing is set in stone yet. Might go LED but the 3D is supposed have a bit more ghosting. I like the thinner panels and so does the better half. Cheers for letting me know your experience.

Also notnyt - Like the pro JBL setup very much. Was considering JBL pro surrounds at one point but they would match very well with the fronts I've got now.
Blarge- Those RTi 12s crank aye! Helped a mate setup a system with RTi A9s which no doubt sound very similar. They produce a lot of deep bass compared to other towers so it's probably a real good thing your are going for a decent big sub. Have fun.

I'm still using my Energy A3+2, JBL C305 Center, Polk PSW150 Sub and RVSS Rears. Can't find a reason to upgrade yet. they sound sweet with my Denon AVR 3200 that is going to be replaced this week with a Onkyo TX-NR808 I think.

Just picked up the new CHT SHO10s and the 18.1T twin 18"subs.

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Nothing Fancy, all Polk Monitor Series.

Center -CS2
Fronts -Monitor 70's
Surround's- Monitor 40's
Rear's -Monitor 30's
Subs -BIC 1020's

new guy here been lurking finally joined

my setup: pioneer vsx 1120
center polk cs20
l/r polk 70 series
surround l/r polk 60 series
polk psw505 12in sub
and soon polk owm5 just trying to find some reviews before i buy

AVR : Onkyo TX-SR508
Left, Right & Center speakers : Pinnacle S-FIT LCR 250
Surround speakers : Pinnacle S-FIT SAT 150
Subwoofer : Pinnacle SUBcompact 8

Hello everyone, new here,
My setup:
Denon AVR1804
Cnr Polk CS10
FR and SR Polk monitor 30
SW Sony SA-w2500

Question, I just recently "upgraded" my speakers from energy take 5.2's to the polk monitor series, I do get fuller sound with the polks but the highs are not as clear. Anyone know if the polks will sound better after the break in period?

Just picked up the 340SEs and F15 from Ascend. I'm thinking about adding another F15 in the near future.

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Question, I just recently "upgraded" my speakers from energy take 5.2's to the polk monitor series, I do get fuller sound with the polks but the highs are not as clear. Anyone know if the polks will sound better after the break in period?

Strange...the polk mon 30s are rated to 24,000 Hz at -3db....that should be quite a bit higher than the energys. Maybe it is the type of material used? Energy uses aluminum dome...not sure what is in those polks.

Strange...the polk mon 30s are rated to 24,000 Hz at -3db....that should be quite a bit higher than the energys. Maybe it is the type of material used? Energy uses aluminum dome...not sure what is in those polks.

Maybe the polks just need to be broken in? They use a 1-inch (25mm) Fabric/Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeter. I am also thinking on picking up some new fronts, floor standing, any advice on which I should go after with my current set up?

Been lurking for awhile, started off with 2 monitor 30s in Stereo, finally completed my first system.

Yamaha v365
Polk 60s (front)
Polk 30s (surrounds)
Polk CS1 (center)

No sub, neighbors already complain.

Thanks to everyone for all the advice. This was a very inexpensive system to put together by using newegg promo codes, but it is 10x better than my old aiwa stereo. I've definitely caught the bug, only had the receiver for 6 months but already think it needs replacing.

Setup:
TV - Samsung - PN50C8000
Speakers - Yamaha YHT-390BL
Receiver - replaced Yamaha with Pioneer VSX-820 K (3D capable)
Cabling - AudioQuest - Forest HDMI Cables
Blu-Ray and Gaming - Playstation 3
Lighting - Lutron Remote Lighting (Drop lights)
Remote Control - Logitech - Harmony 650 (with lighting control)

I since have lowered the fronts to ear level.

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Rear surround are a bit high, but the sound is really good.

AVR: Yamaha RX-V3800
Mains: Energy RC-70
Center: Energy RC-LCR
Side and rear surrounds: Mirage Omnican 6
Subs: Mirage Omni S10 stacked on a Mirage Omni S12
The Energy speakers are in the rosenut finish, which matches perfectly with my credenza cabinet.

Here are some more pictures I took since I fixed the positioning of the speakers.

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Enjoy! Let me know what you think. Just bought my house and this is my first go at a home theater.

Receiver: pioneer 1020-k
Fronts: 2x Infinity p362
Center: Infinity pc350
Surr/Rear Surr: 4x p152
Subs: BIC F12 and Infinity PS210

Love the system, really belts out good sound when I need it to.
Maybe I should post this thought somewhere else, but does anyone else think this infinity sub is surprisingly awesome? I know that subs from "mainstream" audio companies aren't given much love (nor should they be), but switching between it and my F12 hardly makes a difference to me, so i just hooked them both up and BOOM!

Receiver: pioneer 1020-k
Fronts: 2x Infinity p362
Center: Infinity pc350
Surr/Rear Surr: 4x p152
Subs: BIC F12 and Infinity PS210

Love the system, really belts out good sound when I need it to.
Maybe I should post this thought somewhere else, but does anyone else think this infinity sub is surprisingly awesome? I know that subs from "mainstream" audio companies aren't given much love (nor should they be), but switching between it and my F12 hardly makes a difference to me, so i just hooked them both up and BOOM!

Picture?

My own little system is mostly used, but here's mine:
2 Sony SS-U3030 for my stereo (Goodwill)
1 Sony SS-CN100 as my center (Goodwill)
2 Sony speakers that seem to match the center (Goodwill)
A pioneer passive sub (Passed down)
An unnamed passive sub (Passed down)
My 12" Planet Audio subwoofer, in a car box, unamplified, I hope to get an amplifier installed in it soon, to use as my active sub. (Found in a storage building in its original box)

And as my receiver, my new Onkyo SR308.

My last set up was using the Sony's and a used Sanyo home theater kit (Passed down)

I'm looking at getting 2 new woofers in my SS-U3030's, as the foam is disintegrating.
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Magnepan MMG's
Klipsch sub 12
Pioneer SP-BS41-LR
Fuselier 3.8BS

L/R Mains = Kenwood JL690s
Center = Polk CS-1
Surrounds = KLH $35 cheapos
Sub = HSU VTF-1

:oYes, I know, awful mix of speakers but some of the are not awful speakers in and of themselves. The Center is a decent center and the Sub is high-end top quality. That said though, I am hopefully going to be upgrading my mains and center in a few months.

Room size: 10x10x10
Number of speakers: 8

My system is nothing compared to almost everyone on here, but I am happy with mine as my neighbors would come knocking if I had dual HSU VTF-15Hs. I live in a tiny apartment and this is the best I can do. I have a bunch of crap everywhere, I know, the girlfriend doesn't help much either.

Computer: 3.1 Energy RC-10, RC-mini, and Yamaha HTR-5930

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TV: 5.1 Energy CB-20, CB-5, CC-5, and Denon 1611

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Denon & PS3

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Subwoofer: HSU STF-1

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Energy CB-5 Ignore all those fluffy animals...

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All together!

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f'n eh! great little setup there fella.

Picture?

When I get time I'll throw down some pics here.

Klipsch

3x KL-650 (LCR)
2x KL-525 (wides)
2x KS-525 (side surrounds)
2x KW-120 (subs)
2x KL-7800 (rear surrounds) next

Listen, I didn't come from money, and I haven't found much, so after years of crappy HTIB systems, these Energy RCs are my first good speakers, so I love them; and they love me. It took about three years to put this all together, and the speakers only arrived a few days ago. UPS are holding a second RC-Mini-CC that I'll use as a single rear channel.

Big thanks to everybody who contributes to this site. I was lost when I began gathering info for my home theater upgrade. On the good advice of people who post here, I decided to pick up a Hsu subwoofer, and later to take advantage of the insane Energy Reference Connoisseur liquidation.

Well, the results are beyond what I'd hoped. Thanks a million :D

Center: Energy RC-Mini-CC
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Front L/R: Energy RC-10
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Surround L/R: Energy RC-R
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Subwoofer: Hsu Research STF-2
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AVR: Onkyo HT-R560 (once I toss this humble-pie HTIB receiver, the system replacement will be complete)
Video Sources: PS3 60GB, XBox 360 60GB, XBox
Display: Samsung PN50C550

Disused but in-frame: Onkyo HT-S5100 Front L/R (grilles on)

56" DLP Samsung TV
Onkyo TXSR 806 Receiver
Panamax 5100ex Conditioner
Sony BDP-S550 Bluray
Toshiba HD player
XBOX 360
WII Console
Emotiva XPA-5 Amplifier
Definitive Technology BP3000TL (mains)
Definitive Technology CLR3000 (center)
Definitive Technology BP30's (surrounds)
Definitive Technology BP10B's (rear surrounds)
Definitive Technology Supercube 2's (pair bi-amped one to each rear surround)
SVS pb12-nsd (subwoofer)

Nice job Savior. I wish my room was bigger so I could get a bigger sub and wider front soundstage. Those speaker stands look pretty sexy, what are those? Looks like a little wind can tip it over though.

Nice job Savior. I wish my room was bigger so I could get a bigger sub and wider front soundstage. Those speaker stands look pretty sexy, what are those? Looks like a little wind can tip it over though.

Thanks Triangles :-) I wish I had a bigger room too--my dipoles are way too close to the secondary listening positions, and a bit far back for the primary, so I have to set them at a funky angle. I mean, I think my soundstage is a bit deformed too, mostly because I don't have the space to put all the speakers where they ought to be. Well, someday.

The stands are these (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZPKDA). I'm not totally happy with them--it takes a bit of jury-rigging to get them to stand mostly straight, and with speakers as large as RC-10s, they're a bit top-heavy. I'll probably get around to replacing them with something a bit sturdier, but they'll do for now. I'm procrastinating because I really don't like the idea of throwing away something that I just bought.

Hello, I'm new to forum. Purchased 7002 Def Tech towers. 2500 center andBP1tx Surrounds. Need amp. Since front speakers have 300watt amps do i need a high powered receiver? Looked at RC180 Onkyo 808 Onkyo and a stretch financially 5007 Onkyo. Not limted to Onkyo (the power is there if needed) If the mains have powered subs would a modest receiver and not driven to reference levels (as i live in an apt.) be o.k? Would appreciate your opinions..Thanks.

6 months ago traded in my Thiel system for Aerials. L&R Aerial Model 6's, Center:CC-3, Rears: Model 5's. Pre/pro Krell Showcase (Looking at a new Cary11a). Amps two modified Threshold T-50's run as monos 100wpc in class A. Center is run by a Forte 4A class a Amp. Rears a Forte 6 125wpc A/B power. Sub a 12yr old Velodyne VSX-810. Looking to replace soon.

Hey everyone,

Been learning lots here lately. Started putting the pieces together last week. So far the system is as follows.
LG 47" LCD
Denon 591
Paradigm Atom Monitors - Fronts
Paradigm CC-190 - Center
Klipsch RPW 110 sub
And a old pair of the Logitech z-5500 as the rear surrounds for now. Once I recover my bank account from these purchases and this Christmas season, I think I will add the Paradigm Monitor 7's and move the Atoms to the rear.
Looking forward to learning more.

I have a 15 plus year old set of Bose Acoustimass speakers. I want to know which model they are and what ohm output they have. Will they work with a new Onkyo 608?

Hi,

I am a newbie with ATC 25th Anniversary SCM70 ASL's.
Got them off Flea bay (Australia) for only 5K!!!

lol right now I've got a Sony microsystem. But I'm totally (trying to) working on changing that.

Probably my finest piece of audiocraft are my Sennheiser earbuds.

I have a 15 plus year old set of Bose Acoustimass speakers. I want to know which model they are and what ohm output they have. Will they work with a new Onkyo 608?
your bose have input Z, not output.

your best bet is to purchase a inexpensive C/I/Z meter (measures capacitance, inductance, and impedance). many times the Z spec on the speaker or in the manual is not accurate (more like close, etc). some meters might say R instead of Z, but most C/I/R meters the R is really Z (it uses 1kHz signal vs simple dc). thats a basic Z reading. if you want full spectrum Z reading then you need some better test gear, stuff that can measure Z while sweeping 20-20kHz, this will give better idea of how the speaker system loads the amplifier across the freq range.

as for the model, isnt there a sticker somewhere saying what model they are?

Main Fronts - Clearfield Continentals
Alternate Fronts - Dynaudio Audience 82s
Center - Infinity Beta C series
Rears - Dynaudio Audience 42s
Sub - Mirage OM12

Family Room speaks driven from main system - JM Labs Tantal 509s

Family Room 2.1 System - Paradigm Sub and Sats (older and not sure of models)

Outdoor Patio - Athena AS-06

Since 1985 i've had Energy 22 Reference front speakers and as soon as i receive my new SVS MTS-02, the Energy's will go to the back of the room as surround spkrs, replacing the Minimus 7's i've been using now for around 20 years.
I also use a SVS PC12 Plus with Bash amp.

Front speakers are driven by a Hafler 500 and the surround decoder/amp is a Yamaha SR-50 (Dolby Surround), one of the early ones, before Dolby Pro Logic came out.

I expect the Energy's will improve the surround sound quality compared to the Minimus 7's, if not, then i'll try to sell those Energy speakers.

hey all im new just getting into htpc"s

fronts rf-25 klipsch
center rc3- II klipsch
sub rw-12 klipsch
rear bose 201 bookshelf old
integra dtr 4.5 avr
samsung un55c6900

I've got 5 different sets at the moment. 1. Macintosh XR6 that are currently non op. 2. Klipsch Heresy 3. Altec model 14. 4. ESS AMT 1d 5. JBL 4311B.
All this is being driven by vintage SAE components, all of which have been rebuilt and sound just great.

Front speakers: Martin Logan Summits along side of Magneplanar Tympani IV bass panels (modified) Center speaker: Martin Logan Logos Subwoofer: Eminent Technology TRW-17 Rotary Subwoofer Rear speakers: (4) Gallo Nucleus Micro Side speakers: (2) Gallo Nucleus Micro and (2) Spica TC-50

Happy New Year everyone, current setup....
Pioneer 60" PDP6070
Infinity Beta series 40's in the front C250 Center and 20's in the rear, Sub is a Klipsch
XW300D, Onkyo 605 and Pioneer BDP-51FD Bluray. FUN FUN FUN. !!!!!!

Have JBL L80t3 speakers ( circa 1988), Marantz PM8003 int.amp, Marantz 5003 CD player, Rel T-1 powered sub. Started search for new speakers, ceiling 2K pr. Want opinions on Paradigm Studio 60 5v vs. PSB Imagine T vs.Monitor Audio Silver RX6 vs. any B&W in that genre

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lol. Posted my current setup already, and just couldn't resist the Energy RC-70's at 999 CAD/pair boxing day!

Current setup:
3 X Energy Take FPS (http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/take-fps-overview/)
4 X Energy Take LCR (http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/take-lcr-overview/)
1 X Monitor Audio RS-W12 (http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/support/past-products/silver-rs/rsw-12/specification)

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=519&pictureid=3027
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Just bought:
2 X Energy RC-70 (http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/rc-70-overview/)!! Hells Yeah!

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=665&pictureid=3397

Mixed lot for me
Theater
Sonance Cinema Ultra 2 LCRs
Paradigm ADP 190 Sides and Rears
Paradigm PS1000 sub

Family room system
KEF Q62.5 towers (stereo only)

Basement system
B&W Matrix 804 LR
B&W In wall center
Paradigm in celings for rears
Proficient PS12 subwoofer

I found a pair of 2-way air suspenion bookshelf speakers that had w wire that hangs out the back that was cut, I rigged some spring clip terminal cups temporarily with hot glue, (cut an opening in the masonite on the back to hold them) until i can get a low temp soldering iron and some binding post terminals.

They have good bass for thier size, and there is a lot of poly fil in the cabinet. the back is glued onand cant come off and the grille isnt removable...

Hello all

first time poster. I have a 7.1 set up with a Denon AVR-790 and Boston Acoustic MCS-100 speakers.

Fronts-L&R: Totem Sttaf
Centre: Totem Mite T
Subwoofer: Mirage
Back rear: Polk Audio

I am very happy with the Totem line of products; they are simply and truly amazing in music reproduction. The soundstage and imaging are outstanding. Added bonus: they are beautiful to look at too!!!!!

Primary rcvr is a Sony STR-DG800 driving Audiosphere AX-15's for the fronts, a Technics SB-4500 for the center, a pair of 'Made In Canada' 3-way speakers (2" tweet, 3" mid and 12" woofer) for the surrounds and a pair of Technics SB-A12's for the surround backs. Slaved to that is a Yamaha HTR-5860 with Paradigm 5se's (front), KLH-1501B's (surround) and Acoustic Research AR-14's (sur. back) which are stacked with the first set. Front stack also has Audiosphere 18L's on bottom driven by a Kenwood KM-208. (That should explain the 5se's.) For subs, I use three old JVC rcvrs to power 2 15" Pheonix Gold series (one box), 2 12" Jensen DVC's (two boxes), 2 12" MTX Thunder 5000's (two boxes) and 1 12" Pyle Blue Wave. In case you haven't figured it out, I also have no wife nor children. When in surround mode, I just use the Sony and the subs. When I listen to tunes, I light up the whole works (and the neighbours) except the center. It seems to get the job done.

For sound, I'm currently using the Z-5500 computer speakers as my home theatre audio, and an LG 55LH90. I'm going to have the following soon....

4 Mirage OMD-5's for fronts and surrounds
1 Mirage OMD-C1 Center
Denon AVR-591 Receiver
SVS PB10-NSD Subwoofer

:)

Im in the process of buying some monitor pardigm speaker.Iwont B&w i just found some 683 floor standing B&w speakers what do u think.My cap iabout 1700 on speakers?

May want to start a new thread on that one epson555.....

Everyday I come in here looking to see some pics of people's setup.... every day I am dissapointed. PICTURES PEOPLE!!!

TV: Samsung LN60C630
Sony BDPS370 Blu Ray
Fronts: JBL E80
Centre: JBL EC35
Rears: JBL E20
Sub: PSB Subsonic 6i
Receiver: Yamaha HTR6190 (RXV1800)

Just bought a Klipsch Sub12 for the dungeon to be used with JBL E60's, EC25 and E30's. Watching a 50" Sammy Plasma down there with a Yamaha receiver, Sony BDPS 360 & PS3 as well.

May want to start a new thread on that one epson555.....

Everyday I come in here looking to see some pics of people's setup.... every day I am dissapointed. PICTURES PEOPLE!!!

Fo-rilla! Don't be shy--think of it as a locker room: there's an unwritten rule that nobody will make fun of your junk up in here :D

Fronts: Boston Acoustics VR30
Center: Boston Acoustics VR12
Side Surrounds: Boston Acoustics VR30
Surround Backs: Boston Acoustics VRX
SW: Velodyne

Mitsubishi 60638
Denon avr391
Klipsch Vf36 fronts
Polk C20 Center
Polk Tsi500 rears
Def tech 15" sub

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Klipsch RF 82ii towers. RC 62 center. RF 62 surrounds. Dsp 3400 sub. Integra 50.2 harmony 900. Toshiba 55" lcd. Next oppo bluray and room empire.

LSi25
LSi9
TSi200
CSi A6
2 PSWi225's
(Polk Audio)
RXV2065 7.2 Channel Network Receiver (Yamaha)

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No kiddin'!

Currently?
two pairs of headphones and an 80$ set of computer speakers (Bose Companion II perhaps? I'm not sure)

Hopefully I'll get guided in a good place for a future set here :D

I have 2 acoustalinear speakers, a wharfedale pacific evo center, custom 2 cubic feet sub box with one working 15" sub and one blown 15" sub, harman kardon 354, a samson servo 120, and a fender bxr 60 amplifier. The system is a bunch of random stuff but sounds great. I use a media center computer hooked into the avr via optical cable to listen to music and watch movies.
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I have an old (but still alright) Creative iTrigue 5600 5.1 set (currently used for movies) and an Audio Engine 5 (2 black) set. The latter being more expensive and great levels of sound.
I'll try and get some pics this afternoon.

My setup in the family room.

Energy RC-50 (Front L/R)
Energy RC-LCR (Center)
Energy RC-R (Surrounds)
Energy RC-Mini (Surrouds Back)
HSU VTF1H (Subwoofer)
Denon 1910 (Receiver)
Oppo-83 (BD Player)

My setup upstairs.

Energy RC-10 (Front L/R)
Energy RC-LCR (Center)
Energy RC-Mini (Surrounds)
HSU STF-2 (Subwoofer)
Denon 590 (Receiver)
LG-BD570 (BD Player)

Took me almost an year to get all the gear. I wanted to take it slowly and enjoy every bit of it, which I did. No more changes for a while.

My setup in the family room.

Energy RC-50 (Front L/R)
Energy RC-LCR (Center)
Energy RC-R (Surrounds)
Energy RC-Mini (Surrouds Back)
HSU VTF1H (Subwoofer)
Denon 1910 (Receiver)
Oppo-83 (BD Player)

My setup upstairs.

Energy RC-10 (Front L/R)
Energy RC-Mini CC (Center)
Energy RC-Mini (Surrounds)
HSU STF-2 (Subwoofer)
Denon 590 (Receiver)
LG-BD579 (BD Player)

Took me almost an year to get all the gear. I wanted to take it slowly and enjoy every bit of it, which I did. No more changes for a while.

That's a whole lot of awesome. Congrats on TWO sweet Energy setups. How big is the room where your VTF-15H lives (reigns)? What made you choose Denon?

That's a whole lot of awesome. Congrats on TWO sweet Energy setups. How big is the room where your VTF-15H lives (reigns)? What made you choose Denon?

Thanks. My room size is 12 x 24 x 9.

I had heard in the Energy forums that Denons are better for Energy speakers. Also, I was lucky to get them reall cheap since they were on clearance at a BB local store.

Klipsch RF-82II and RC-52II up front

http://www.tsonka.net/photos/1151754935_sQXLw-L.jpg


And Klipsch RF-62II for rears

http://www.tsonka.net/photos/1151755097_ba42u-L.jpg

Just joined today and saw this sticky!

I don't have a very large room but have Definitive Technology: ProMonitor 800s, BP2X, ProCenter 1000, and a ProSub 800. Receiver is an Onkyo TX-NR3007.

Welcome to the AVS forum, Mtnsoldier.

I find it extremely difficult to find a perfect match for my Focal JMlab Profile 918. So far I use this setup :

amplifier : AURA EVOLUTION VA-100 (2x 50 watt)
speaker cable : : SUPRA PLIA 3.4
CD : MARANTZ CD mk-63
interconnetct : WIREWORLD OASIS 3
Phono : Project Debut

Any suggestions are welcome !

Welcome to the AVS forum, Mtnsoldier.

Thanks EJ.

Trying to learn as much as I can about home theater configuration. I have some good entry-level equipment that I want to learn to tweak and set up properly.

Pioneer VSX-1120 running:
Aperion 6T's, 6C
Aperion 5DB's
Aperion Bravus II 12D

Upstairs:crappy Sony HTiB.

Theater Room:
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 (Front L/R)
Definitive Technology ProCenter 2000 (Center)
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 1000 (Surrounds)
BIC America Acoustech PL-200 (Sub)
Harman Kardon AVR 154 (Receiver)
PS3 (Media Center/BD Player/Everything)

Been a slow start.... 10 years in the making but heres all i got for now:

front - NHT VT1.4
center - NHT VS1.4
reveiver - pioneer sc-37
sub - SVS pc13 Ultra on the way
blu ray - PS3 (for now)

sweet forum. now i gotta figure out how to tuna all of this stuff... last week i thought that a SPL meter was just for car audio bass competitions

Klipsch system here.

Just bought my first setup from newegg.

Klipsch HD500
Yamaha RX-v567
Yamaha iPod dock

All came bundled together for $599. Again this is my first system ever to I hope all goes well. Hopefully I've found a new hobby (expensive one that is $$$) in Home Theater.

B&W CM9's front
B&W CM5's rear
B&W CMC2 center
DefTech PF15+ sub

B&W CM9's front
B&W CM5's rear
B&W CMC2 center
DefTech PF15+ sub

Pictures, people, PICTURES!

B&W CM9's front
B&W CM5's rear
B&W CMC2 center
DefTech PF15+ sub

Nice, gets some pics up please!!! :D

do i have to say this again

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/JohnnyCharger1968/Emoticons/ThisThreadIsWorthlessWithoutPics.gif

:D

Lets be honest guys... I never read when people just list out their gear...thats just way boring.

Setup Pictures are waaaaay more interesting :D:cool:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j67/sakataj/Me/Funny%20Pics/thread_is_worthless.jpg

Nobody responded to my new photo in the Paradigm thread yesterday so maybe people here will like it. I had an idea for lighting the speaker and tried it out to produce this:

Playing around with my camera and took this photo:

http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/C5_midrange.jpg


full resolution image
C5_midrange_fullres.jpg (http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/C5_midrange_fullres.jpg)

Here are some older pics from the Paradigm Owner's thread:

http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/S8topview.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/S8Terminals.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/ADP3tweeter.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/ADP3metal.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB2_cornergrilloff.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB2_surround.jpg

I also had a Paradigm SUB 1 earlier this year which was returned after my SUB 2 arrived:

http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB1_side_grills_off2.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB1_upper_driver_plateamp.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB1_plateamp.jpg

Very nice Mbflemming, do you have a full room shot to show the setup?

Just pieced my room back together lastnight so I will grab some pics tonight to show the final product.

Here are some overall shots.

http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/S8_system_all_grills_off.jpg
http://70.75.2.101/ParadigmS8/SUB2_amplifier.jpg

Holy S%&T!! very nice.

Nobody responded to my new photo in the Paradigm thread yesterday so maybe people here will like it. I had an idea for lighting the speaker and tried it out to produce this:

What exactly was done here??