if you have a USB drive, save the picture on it, plug it in via the usb port on the 360, and when you find the picture, in the bottom left of the screen it will say the x button applies as the wallpaper, just do that. but you can only have 1 picture for ALL of your dashboard :/ which kind of sucks. BTW that's the easiest way unless you have your 360 hooked up to your home network, in which case it's the same, find the picture and click x.

@PS-RagE

Someone asked about the rack on the right. I didn't see an answer and I'd like to know about it too. Where's a picture of the dog I see in the reflection? :p

Nice set up too.

The dog is a print on a blanket sitting on the loveseat.

The DVD case on the right is made by a company called Laurier: http://www.laurierfurniture.com/eng/files/cinema/fresno/fresno.html

still practicing

The dog is a print on a blanket sitting on the loveseat.

Aww man. j/k

http://64.111.216.60//ul/2167-360-toilet.jpg

Zerohour -- what's the mirror for?

Nice keggerator, tho. Every throne room should have one.

I've seen pictures of that setup. That truely is the best seat in the house. Truely.

:)

Well I don't own a digital camera but my parents inadvertently took a pic that kind of shows my setup. One day I'll show some decent pics with actually 360, PS3 and blu-ray movie shots.

Basically Energy RC-30's powered by a Denon on the sides of the 50" Sony set. Rears not shown, but little Energy speakers on stands. HSU VF-MK2 will be coming soon :) You can make out the 360 on the left, HD DirecTV below, PS3 and Denon receiver on the right. Cube sits in the closet until I play it which is rare these days.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid224/p480cde49ac81fa9a13d8512d604fa53c/ea940948.jpg

Diagram makes it easier to visualize the room:
http://www.geocities.com/briankmonkey/LivingRoom.jpg

Width: 12'6" (150"s) with an opening to the kitchen on one side about 4"s from corner (Width 3'2" (38's), Height 6'8 (80's)
Lenght: 13'6" (162"s)
Height: 8' (96"s)

I'm betting that kid loves watching cartoons on that tv. Barney is bigger than he is!

I'm betting that kid loves watching cartoons on that tv. Barney is bigger than he is!

lol, well that is Baby Einstein, pretty much the one DVD where if he hears the music he turns to it instantly. Perfect for feeding time. Barney is not allowed at this point, he is only 10 months, I don't want to traumatize my boy yet :cool:

teckademic, I really like that last picture you took. Can't get much better of a picture than that.

What is your setup teckademic?

http://64.111.216.60//ul/2167-360-toilet.jpg


Dude...you have the exact same setup as mine...

sumbitches stole my ipod toilet paper holder

What is your setup teckademic?

Sony 50"a10
Pioneer Elite 56txi
Athena F2 fronts
Athena asc1 center
Athena b1 for rears
SVS pb10
GIK acoustics bass traps (4)
Gik Acoustics first reflection point panels (3)

drinkin a beer on the toilet..classic.

Just went through all the pages after 2 or three days, now i want a 360. :(

Get One Soon..............

im planning on getting a 360 also but idk if i should get it at bestbuy for retail or costco $475. If I get it from costco im goin to have to save up more money. Any suggestions?

Get it from Wal-mart. I don't know why it would cost you that much considering the price of it is 399.00 every place else!

the reason it cost more at costo is because it comes with an extra controller and the playncharge kit wit a game.

Short-lived maybe, but garbage? Definitely not. I still have fond memories of the first time I booted up NFL 2K and Soul Calibur.

To each his own, but I would argue the first year's worth of games on the DC were much better than the first year of PS2.
yep

nfl 2k is still pretty much the best football video game imo

the reason it cost more at costo is because it comes with an extra controller and the playncharge kit wit a game.



Also, unless they changed it, Costco has an unlimited warrenty

2k series is the best ever for sports. Never played Soul Calibur.

Never played Soul Calibur.

damn that's too bad :( , easily gets my vote for best 3d fighter ever, the next two were also fantastic. i cant wait to see the series on the 360!!

i think the original soul caliber is probably my all time favorite fighter.

actually now that i think about it, i've played fighters since, but i havent really played a fighter since... if that makes sense.

killer instinct was a favorite, and tekken/doa have alway been decent, but none really have that feel.

Also, unless they changed it, Costco has an unlimited warrenty
They changed it. 30 days now.

IIRC, and from what I've read here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=651373&page=112&pp=30) it's 90 day return

since costco changed their return policy i will probably get my xbox 360 at Best Buy or Target. Which store has the better extended warranty.

since costco changed their return policy i will probably get my xbox 360 at Best Buy or Target. Which store has the better extended warranty.

Best Buy. Plus you can use rewards to get a couple bucks back.

My setup: Wow, I suck at taking pics :(


http://i19.tinypic.com/4g5lo51.jpg
http://i19.tinypic.com/4g60bnm.jpg

My set-up:

http://homepage.mac.com/mrjinglesusa/Images/TV/TV_4.jpg

My set-up:

http://homepage.mac.com/mrjinglesusa/Images/TV/TV_4.jpg


Ahhhh wire management!!! Nice receiver, what model is that

Ahhhh wire management!!! Nice receiver, what model is that

I know, I know - it looks better now. The receiver is a Yamaha V-1700.

some pics I took earlier

I'll try to get some more game pics

I'll try to get some more game pics

So what does your actual set-up look like? All I see are pics from movies that I could find elsewhere online. :confused:

So what does your actual set-up look like? All I see are pics from movies that I could find elsewhere online. :confused:

I already posted it earlier.

I already posted it earlier.

I have the same speaker setup except I have the Athena sub(AS-P400). You like the SVS sub better?

Best Buy. Plus you can use rewards to get a couple bucks back.


yes but target has a 90 day return policy compared to best buy's 30 days. also, you can get a warranty from target now too, if you're so inclined...

I have the same speaker setup except I have the Athena sub(AS-P400). You like the SVS sub better?

I would say yes, but only because I have never heard the p400.

Some pics I snapped of the new MLB2K7 game on my Samsung 42" S4253 plasma


http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2197/2knew001pg9.jpg

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2015/2knew003xp8.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2438/mlb2k7010hj1.jpg

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/2486/mlb2k7011oq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/471/mlb2k7008hl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/6421/2knew005ef0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9282/2knew012jw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/7822/2knew002os0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/3743/2knew010sl5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5305/2knew007zs0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

nice baseball shots, the game looks great.

Best.....pretty much game i've ever seen. Gunna have to dl that.

MLB 2K7 looks good.

I went with the WAF setup, that matches our country motif. Someday I'll build the dedicated theater in the basement...someday...


I built the entertainment center myself. It came out nice.
Maxent MX-50x3 50" Plasma. Decided not to hang it on the wall of course.
Harman-Kardon AVR-435 Receiver
XBOX 360 with Add-On
Comcast Motorola 3412
Tivo Series 2
Front and center speakers are Orb Audio Mod2's and the rears are Mod1's


Entertainment Center:
http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec.jpg

Component Cabinet
http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec-cabinet.jpg

Components showing cooling fans in back:
http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec-components.jpg

Rear Speakers:
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-151.jpg

And in case you're interested, here are some pics of the old setup (which sucked!) and the entertainment center being built. Sorry about my ugly mug being in the pics:

The old setup (I know you are jealous of my speaker stands and my shoe rack/component rack)
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-148.jpg

My stack of wood for the entertainment center
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200604/200604-005.jpg

Top being completed:
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-004.jpg

Bottom being completed:
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-005.jpg

Finally in the house:
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-153.jpg

Great job on the carpentry.

MProper,

Great job on the Entertainment Center!!

MProper, great pics man. Nice and clean.

Proper-

Nice work!!!....so the shoe/component rack didn't find a home in the new cabinet? ;)

I went with the WAF setup, that matches our country motif. Someday I'll build the dedicated theater in the basement...someday...


I built the entertainment center myself. It came out nice.
Maxent MX-50x3 50" Plasma. Decided not to hang it on the wall of course.
Harman-Kardon AVR-435 Receiver
XBOX 360 with Add-On
Comcast Motorola 3412
Tivo Series 2
Front and center speakers are Orb Audio Mod2's and the rears are Mod1's




The old setup (I know you are jealous of my speaker stands and my shoe rack/component rack)
http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-148.jpg

:eek: An Arrested Development fan!? Sweet!!

Nice work on the new setup by the way.

Proper-

Nice work!!!....so the shoe/component rack didn't find a home in the new cabinet? ;)

No, but I'll sell it to you for the low low price of $19.99. It fits a Tivo perfectly. Man, that setup sucked. It's a wonder my wife ever let it go as long as it did. Looking back, I can't believe I ever had people over with it looking like that. Ugh.

And thanks for the compliments. It's not a dedicated theater, but it does blend in well with the rest of the house and conforms to the WAF standards.

We had looked at buying a big EC like that, but they were in the $3000 range. So I decided to build my own, and it ended up costing around $1600 to build. It's about 10 feet wide, so I had to buy a 10' piece of oak plywood for the top (where the TV sits). A 10' piece of oak plywood will run you about $175, as opposed to the $65 8' pieces. I was pretty nervous about making that cut.

It came out nice though, and I'm really happy with it.

No, but I'll sell it to you for the low low price of $19.99. It fits a Tivo perfectly. Man, that setup sucked. It's a wonder my wife ever let it go as long as it did. Looking back, I can't believe I ever had people over with it looking like that. Ugh.

And thanks for the compliments. It's not a dedicated theater, but it does blend in well with the rest of the house and conforms to the WAF standards.

We had looked at buying a big EC like that, but they were in the $3000 range. So I decided to build my own, and it ended up costing around $1600 to build. It's about 10 feet wide, so I had to buy a 10' piece of oak plywood for the top (where the TV sits). A 10' piece of oak plywood will run you about $175, as opposed to the $65 8' pieces. I was pretty nervous about making that cut.

It came out nice though, and I'm really happy with it.
PROPERS THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!!..............I've got a gray shirt just like that!








Just kidding........great work, looks really nice!

BourbonNcigars

Awesome job on the entertainment center!

Awesome setup, really clean and tidy... great finish.

One question though... with all your components stacked on top of each other, are those two little cooling fans enough? I would be thinking more of air conditioned air going in there to cool them as they are...

mproper,

You 360 will die being in that tiny little spot. I see so many people having there 360s like that and then flame when they die. Hmmm. Wonder why? Heat cant escape.

mproper,

You 360 will die being in that tiny little spot. I see so many people having there 360s like that and then flame when they die. Hmmm. Wonder why? Heat cant escape.


i'm sure the fans help, but those little 80mm's are loud and dont push enough air.

i'd put like 4 120mm or 210mm fans

i'm sure the fans help, but those little 80mm's are loud and dont push enough air.

i'd put like 4 120mm or 210mm fans

Thanks for the concerns. However, I have been keeping a tight eye on the heat in the cabinet, and it's been fine. I did have concerns when I added the 360 (because it's notoriously hot), so kept an even tighter eye on it for awhile, and the temp in the cabinet stays at or near room temp.

It's not readily apparent from the photos, but if you look closely at the top of the sides of the cabinet, you'll see that it's open to the adjoining cabinets on either side, so it's not really a closed-in space. Also, behind the components is a big hole cut into the plywood to release more of the hot air (you can sortof see this in the one construction photo, but it's not readily apparent). The fans are near the top of the cabinet and blow the air out. Cool/room temperature air is pulled in from the hole/adjoining cabinets/spaces around the doors.

Also, while the fans aren't the quietest on the market (I just ripped them out of an old PC and hooked them up to a compatible AC adapter), I mounted them with felt spacers, and they are barely audible with the doors closed. You have to listen closely to hear them from the listening position. Once the TV is on, they are unnoticeable. And frankly, once the XBOX fires up...well, you know that thing is about the loudest thing ever (Honestly, I don't know anyone can stand the thing if it's just sitting out in the open).

I may replace them with bigger fans if it looks like it's becoming a problem though, but for now, as I said, the cabinet temperature stays at or near room temperature. I keep my house at 72 degrees, and the highest I've seen the cabinet temperature was 76.5 degrees, which was after an extremely long gaming session with the XBOX running. I believe that is a reasonable temperature (please correct me if I'm wrong though).

Also, in retrospect, I wish I would've made the entire thing about 6-8 inches deeper for cleaner wiring. I didn't have anywhere to set the hugemungous XBOX brick other than on top of the components. Ugh.

I like the new paint on the walls to proper looks great, gives it a pop effect that the old set up didn't have.

Also, in retrospect, I wish I would've made the entire thing about 6-8 inches deeper for cleaner wiring. I didn't have anywhere to set the hugemungous XBOX brick other than on top of the components. Ugh.

Would your wiring and access holes allow you to put the brick outside of the cabinet and just run the power cord inside to the Xbox? That's what I did, and since the brick is one of the biggest sources of heat, this helps keep the temp down inside my cabinet.

Alas, I too was forced to enclose my 360 because of the noise. It was extremely distracting, especially when watching DVDs.

BTW, awesome job on the center. I wish I had your carpentry skills. It would've saved me about $1000...

Would your wiring and access holes allow you to put the brick outside of the cabinet and just run the power cord inside to the Xbox? That's what I did, and since the brick is one of the biggest sources of heat, this helps keep the temp down inside my cabinet.



I should try that. It might actually work. At the very least, I might be able to move it to one of the ajacent cabinets (they're currently empty but I am building a shelving system to hold games/dvds in those empty ones.

...frankly, once the XBOX fires up...well, you know that thing is about the loudest thing ever (Honestly, I don't know anyone can stand the thing if it's just sitting out in the open).

One word for you props....Volume.

Mine 360 sits in the open and I honestly can't hear it when I'm playing. It's either due to the volume of my receiver or to the fact that I'm concentrating so hard on trying to kill Holy that I can't hear anything else. :D

MLB 2K7... :D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC04754.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC04755.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC04756.jpg

My Bedroom setup:

http://www.ojhaslam.dsl.pipex.com/PS3.JPG

http://www.ojhaslam.dsl.pipex.com/PS31.JPG

Need to sort a couple of wires out.

Sorry it's not got a 360 screenshot, had the PS3 on at the time.

My Bedroom setup:


Need to sort a couple of wires out.

Sorry it's not got a 360 screenshot, had the PS3 on at the time.

****! All 3 next gen systems. YOU'RE A STRAIGHTTT GAMERRR!

****! All 3 next gen systems. YOU'RE A STRAIGHTTT GAMERRR!

Aint that the truth!

Aint that the truth!


:p

My Bedroom setup:

http://www.ojhaslam.dsl.pipex.com/PS3.JPG

Need to sort a couple of wires out.

Sorry it's not got a 360 screenshot, had the PS3 on at the time.

Where can I buy that strip that you are using to hide the wires under the tv?

Where can I buy that strip that you are using to hide the wires under the tv?


It's just something you get from a home improvment store, just some trunking.

So, here's my setup:

http://www.thejokell.com/ht/IMG_0244.jpg

http://www.thejokell.com/ht/IMG_0252.jpg

Here's an overview shot (obviously not running the 360):

http://www.thejokell.com/ht/IMG_0237.jpg

TV is a Panasonic TH-42PX60U. I'm going to put the 360 in the cabinet which should help with the noise level quite a bit.

Just wondering, how do you guys take such good pictures of whats playin on your sets? Mine always look washed out (dlp)

WOW some great setups.... I just spent a ton of time going thru each and every page of this theard hoping I would see someones setup with a SHARP AQUOS 42 or 46. But Nothing... If anyone has that setup post some pics... I am awaiting my AQUOS 42 to be delivered sometime in the next 2 weeks...
Once I have it... Pics will be posted!

Cheers
Whit

Links are broken. The photos are reposted below.

First off Im not a gamer, nor do I pretend to be, video/audiophile yes. My last console was an Atari 2600 in '84. My set up is really meant for movies, but i do have friends that bring over games and play on it. An HD70 @ 110" via VGA. Motion sickness is a possiblity.Damn those pics are beautiful :cool:

Just wondering, how do you guys take such good pictures of whats playin on your sets? Mine always look washed out (dlp)

we take pictures of good sets (not dlp)



hehe, just kidding. you have to hold the cam super steady, no flash, use a tripod if you can. if the pic comes out dark you need a longer exposure (adjust your shutter speed)

First off Im not a gamer, nor do I pretend to be, video/audiophile yes. My last console was an Atari 2600 in '84. My set up is really meant for movies, but i do have friends that bring over games and play on it. An HD70 @ 110" via VGA. Motion sickness is a possiblity.


I can't see them. The pop up is blank!???

I can't see them. The pop up is blank!???

Me to, What's up with that

Weird. They worked for me earlier today, and now I get blank pop-ups too.

Here is my new setup:

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/840/img0589zz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9868/img0607ul8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4541/img0633hw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Some quick pics of my set up.

Denon AVR-2307CI (pre/pro)
Emotiva LPA-1 amp
Magnepan MMGs (fronts), MMG-C, MMG-Ws
HSU Research sub
XBox 360 with HD-DVD add on , Zune connected
PS3
Comcast HDTV


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2756/dsc00043eq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4628/dsc00044fx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8137/dsc00045qo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here is my new setup:
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/9868/img0607ul8.jpg


i was gonna ask what those purple lights were on your vcs-10, but i'm guessing your cam picked up some IR from the Wii lightbar?

i was gonna ask what those purple lights were on your vcs-10, but i'm guessing your cam picked up some IR from the Wii lightbar?

yup

I dont know what happened to the pop-ups either... here ya go. Im testing this screen now so it has a few wrinkles in it, but seems to look good. its not as bright at night as id like, but it handles lots of ambient light!! Thanks for the compliments guys, i havent seen a set up yet that i would be ashamed to have!!

http://www.sourimage.com/img/4648e4d3e255912c72025434d2348185/360.JPG (http://www.sourimage.com)

http://www.sourimage.com/img/ab7b426e50c3b8380ced105b27ce0b44/3601.jpg (http://www.sourimage.com)

what projector are you using?

It's very bright!

Some quick pics of my set up.

Denon AVR-2307CI (pre/pro)
Emotiva LPA-1 amp
Magnepan MMGs (fronts), MMG-C, MMG-Ws
HSU Research sub
XBox 360 with HD-DVD add on , Zune connected
PS3
Comcast HDTV


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2756/dsc00043eq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4628/dsc00044fx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8137/dsc00045qo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Get those MMGs standing up straight and you're sound will improve. ;)

Get those MMGs standing up straight and you're sound will improve. ;)


I know, I have to save for them. I may do some DIY stands. Mye and Sound Anchors cost almost as much as the surrounds I have.

Yourlilbro:

Its an HD70 with a dark flat grey DIY screen. the contrast is great but at night i need a lighter grey screen. As you can tell light control is not one of my concerns at the moment.

I know, I have to save for them. I may do some DIY stands. Mye and Sound Anchors cost almost as much as the surrounds I have.
I used a couple of Vibrapods under the little swinging stand to raise them up to almost level. Cheap fix that works just fine. The stands are ridiculously priced! :eek:
http://www.vibrapod.com/

One word for you props....Volume.

Mine 360 sits in the open and I honestly can't hear it when I'm playing. It's either due to the volume of my receiver or to the fact that I'm concentrating so hard on trying to kill Holy that I can't hear anything else. :D
kill who :eek:

kill who :eek:
LOL!!!

Some body post a picture of there setup. I really dont want this thread to die.

I got a new plasma a few weeks ago, I will try to get a few pics of it today/tonight. I just have a crappy 3 or 4mp camera. Any tips? Flash on/off? Thanks

flash off

flash off for photos of the screen picture. Flash/lights on for photos of the whole set up, tv/speakers/entertainment unit.

URL=http://img490.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf0128ld8.jpg]http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/6739/dscf0128ld8.th.jpg[/URL]

I just slapped my Optoma HD70 to my wall and took these pictures. Its a work in progress:
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u77/nismor2/IMG_1113.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u77/nismor2/IMG_1052.jpg
80" inch projected size.

awesome. one day i'll get an optoma.

Some screenshots of some of the HD trailers I've DL'd The 360 is an amazing piece of machinery!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/cnickersonjr/2007_0325360Screenshot0014.jpg
OK, that's not a trailer screen. Had to post it :D
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/cnickersonjr/2007_0325360Screenshot0017.jpg
LOL :) Crazy *** movie!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/cnickersonjr/2007_0325360Screenshot0019.jpg
O.K. Who else noticed the 360 logo in the back?
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/cnickersonjr/2007_0325360Screenshot0020.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/cnickersonjr/2007_0325360Screenshot0021.jpg
Who's your daddy?

Been awhile since I posted my old set ups.
Here are a couple of my new ones, the basement is still ongoing but I hope to have that complete one day soon.

The Bonus Room HT set up (71" 1080P Samsung DLP)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/th_RoomHTXbox2.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/RoomHTXbox2.jpg)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/th_firefight.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/firefight.jpg)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/th_BonusRoomHTXbox1.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/Home%20theater%20Bonus%20room/BonusRoomHTXbox1.jpg)

The Living Room HT 46" 1080P Samsung LCD (sorry no xbox 360 hooked up in this shot but it will be soon)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/th_PitchBlack46LCD3.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/PitchBlack46LCD3.jpg)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/th_LCDmounting13.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/LCDmounting13.jpg)

More pics on my thread of both set ups and the basement that is still under progress. The game shown is Earthforce 2017 which for under $40 cdn is a pretty decent game.

Cheers
Calvin

Some quick pics of my set up.

Denon AVR-2307CI (pre/pro)
Emotiva LPA-1 amp
Magnepan MMGs (fronts), MMG-C, MMG-Ws
HSU Research sub
XBox 360 with HD-DVD add on , Zune connected
PS3
Comcast HDTV


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2756/dsc00043eq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4628/dsc00044fx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8137/dsc00045qo4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

NICE!

Just finished my setup recently. Only waiting on a giant theater curtain which will be a month+ before its delivered, and some more frames like on the back wall to add to the 'decor'...

Here's the before..
http://aycu07.webshots.com/image/8846/2006307757496949848_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006307757496949848)

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/6753/2006380656809350818_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006380656809350818)

And here's the after..
http://aycu04.webshots.com/image/13483/2001732867449188497_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001732867449188497)
http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/12860/2001723359931786344_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001723359931786344)
http://aycu27.webshots.com/image/12226/2001732157832544057_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001732157832544057)
http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/12855/2001780349101671785_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001780349101671785)
http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/11479/2001608574734997294_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001608574734997294)
http://aycu14.webshots.com/image/11653/2002544248119846183_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002544248119846183)

Had to photoshop that last one a bit to show the screen and lighted room together.

Speakers are there..they're all hidden in the ceiling, or the pilars which flank the screen..sub's in the back.

nice setups hopefully some day i will get a dedicated theater room

Just finished my setup recently. Only waiting on a giant theater curtain which will be a month+ before its delivered, and some more frames like on the back wall to add to the 'decor'...

Here's the before..

And here's the after..

Had to photoshop that last one a bit to show the screen and lighted room together.

Speakers are there..they're all hidden in the ceiling, or the pilars which flank the screen..sub's in the back.
Holy crap that looks awesome! :D

tapiozona, you win. un-freaking-believable. love it dude great job

wow, great theater setup. Can you post more shots from further away?

<--- stands in awe over Tapiozona's HT. :eek:

very VERY nice, congrats. Someday I want to have something like that before I die.

Can I move in? I don't eat much.

Can you post some shots from the original angle pre-remodel?

Tapiozona, that is insane. Its crazy the time and money spent on stuff like this. But in the end you can see its worth it if its done right.

Thanks for the good words all.

Ill take some more pictures from further away tonight or tomorrow. Cost wise, it really wasn't a huge stretch to build the theater. Minus electronics and furniture, I spent maybe..$1000-$1500 on materials to build the room (Probably on the lower end of that range).

Time wise though..probably about 3-4 months in all. It was a bit overwhelming at times, especially once the major construction jobs were done and I had to work on the details (i.e. @$%#&*! molding). Sometimes it seemed like id work day after day and it'd look exactly the same.

The sad part is, one of the biggest reasons I did all this...

Was for Halo 3.
Long live the geek in me.

definitly let us know when you have more pictures, very intrested on how it was built etc.

tapiozona, GREAT work. Gorgeous.

Question. What size room did you convert?

tapiozona I can't see any of the pics sadly (just the little red X's on white squares)
Do you have a link I could follow to view the HT?

Cheers
Calvin

Not sure why you'd be getting x's. Yesterday I had that problem as the site hosting my photos wen't down for a bit but it seems to be working fine now. Try refreshing and giving the page a few seconds to load completely before scrolling down..The page i host them on seems to be delicate in a weird sort of way.


I have a construction thread for my theater here on the avs forum..here's the link to it. Has more detail and photos of the construction process (which compared to most of the awesome theaters on that board could hardly be called construction).
It's a bit outdated and ill be adding updates to it shortly..probably after I get the large curtain to cover the room opening..

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=767861
There's the thread.

Well then, why don't you download the little halo 3 and halo wars trailers and show us how good it looks? lol

I have a construction thread for my theater here on the avs forum..here's the link to it.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=767861
There's the thread.

Great work and great thread! $4k including projector and seating is great...how many hours would you say you put into it?

A few pics of my very modest setup. It's not much but it keeps me happy for now.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd2.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd3.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd6.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd7.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd4.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/lcd5.jpg

LG 32LC2DU

i've got the same walmart stand as rocket for my 37"

but i didnt cram as much stuff underneath, just an oppo and pio receiver, i have a seperate component rack

i just got the new samsung ln-t466f. its a great set. i don't have surround set yet and need to work on some cable management.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9246/tvpics001ee6.jpg

i just got the new samsung ln-t466f. its a great set. i don't have surround set yet and need to work on some cable management.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9246/tvpics001ee6.jpg

Does that have a glossy screen? And does it allow for zero overscan on 1080i and p?

I'm thinking about picking one up in a couple of months.

Oh... one more question my 4051d samsung likes to crush blacks, how bad is it on this sammy?

it does have a pretty glossy screen. i don't notice any glare when the set is on though unless i am viewing off-angle when its really light outside.
it has 1:1 1080p pixel mapping for vga and hdmi, but does overscan around 2% of the picture over component .

as for crushing blacks, i am pretty sure this set doesn't do it. i am no expert. others on the owners thread said that they noticed no black crushing though.

Been lurking a while. Thought I'd finally post a few pics of the setup. Have to keep it simple and confined. We have a 2 year old and this has worked like a charm. See next post for the baby fix....

Been lurking a while. Thought I'd finally post a few pics of the setup. Have to keep it simple and confined. We have a 2 year old and this has worked like a charm. See next post for the baby fix....

Just parts of her portable play yard. So far she has no interest in getting behind it and best of all the remotes work right through. Once she goes to sleep we can move it out of the way and have a normal looking living room.

Just parts of her portable play yard. So far she has no interest in getting behind it and best of all the remotes work right through. Once she goes to sleep we can move it out of the way and have a normal looking living room.
Cool, good idea!

Just parts of her portable play yard. So far she has no interest in getting behind it and best of all the remotes work right through. Once she goes to sleep we can move it out of the way and have a normal looking living room.


I am using the exact same gate for the exact same purpose! Works great :)

Samsung HL-S5087W 50" 1080p DLP HDTV (VGA)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/443071250_646277c99e.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/443071362_50fdc60792.jpg

The above pics are of the Halo 3 trailer I downloaded from XBL.

pics look amazing, almost like i'm watching it here on my lcd in 1080p :)

i took a pic and thought it was pretty good in representing what i was seeing, but i think your pics are better.

Samsung HL-S5087W 50" 1080p DLP HDTV (VGA)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/443071250_646277c99e.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/443071362_50fdc60792.jpg

The above pics are of the Halo 3 trailer I downloaded from XBL.

There's absolutely no way those are from your TV...right?

Yeah, I'm calling BS on that too!

^^^^ The colors are waaaay off though. The chiefs suit on my tv is slightly green which is what it is supposed to be-yours almost looks white. Check your settings you may have the color too low.-Of course if that is really coming from a tv.

I believe it's real. And btw, it would be awesome if chiefs suit was that color.

There's absolutely no way those are from your TV...right?why you say that? where else would they be from?

Halo is over rated i think.

But on the real, give me a honest answer. Is there really a noticable difference of PQ with 1080p and 1080i on say a 50"?????

why you say that? where else would they be from?

maybe Flickr? ;)

I mean, notice that the two images aren't even the same AR? Do a Halo 3 search on flickr and notice those two images pop in a single user account. That person also has an MS Live Spaces blog....

Halo is over rated i think.

But on the real, give me a honest answer. Is there really a noticable difference of PQ with 1080p and 1080i on say a 50"?????
Depends on how far away from the TV you sit.

He either has a professional camera setup or I call BS also.

Check his profile, then click on his recent posts, and click on the toshiba HD-DVD screenshots, his screen shots do look professional, but the quality is NOT EVEN CLOSE to these shots. I take back my previous post.

ROFL, sorry my TV and camera are so good!

Canon 10D tripod mounted pics cropped in Picasa - no other enhancements. Want originals?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/443054578_a1f04cc00d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/443056471_9682823717.jpg

Full res:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/443056471_e1449c1352_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/443054578_3f0737a757_o.jpg

More proof upon request. :)

Here are some from GRAW 2 which aren't as impressive just to prove I'm mortal, lol.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/443050555_da3fae6ca8.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/443049739_315a867971.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/443040549_6a1683f9a9.jpg

ROFL, sorry my TV and camera are so good!

Canon 10D tripod mounted pics cropped in Picasa - no other enhancements. Want originals?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/443054578_a1f04cc00d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/443056471_9682823717.jpg

Full res:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/443056471_e1449c1352_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/443054578_3f0737a757_o.jpg

More proof upon request. :)is your TV ISF calibrated?

My 360 Setup, Horrible Wiring and all. :)

Roughly $3000 on Electronics and Cables and $10 on Furnishings.

Panasonic 42PX60U 42 " Plasma
Onkyo 604B HDMI AVR
Dish Network HD Receiver
2x Polk R50 Towers
Polk Csi65 Center
2x Polk R30 Rears (Not Pictured)
Dayton 12" Sub
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD Player
Xbox 360 Preimum
PS3


http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/6484/tvgp1.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9323/sourcetf8.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8431/dvdey3.jpg


Not many movies and games as you can see as I am big on renting.

todzla, you should take these as compliments.

is your TV ISF calibrated?
Just using Eliab's recommended settings for the Sammy DLPs. I'm also using VGA.

todzla, you should take these as compliments.
I did! The reason I posted them is even I was floored as to how good they came out. I did put a lot of time and effort into the pictures however.

Great job w/ the effort todzla, def in the top 5 of this thread. I think everyone should put in that effort, but i can't talk, i haven't posted yet :)

Alright. Here is my attempt. Let me know what you think. Certainly not professional photography.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/shizelbs/100_2638.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/shizelbs/100_2636.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t132/shizelbs/100_2635.jpg

Alright. Here is my attempt. Let me know what you think. Certainly not professional photography.


^^^I like the orange guy. :D

Counting the seconds 'till someone asks you if there's proper ventilation in the cabinets...

3...

2...

1...

His name is Casey. He is my movie/360 buddy.

Yes, the ventiltation is proper. There was a back panel to the center console. It just took it off. The AVR and DVD player don't get all that warm, but I generally crack open the doors and leave them open when I am using them.

I keep the 360 in the left tower. Now that I HAVE to keep open or it gets hot in there and the 360 fan spins like crazy.

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1945/dsc00182lr1.jpg

Great job w/ the effort todzla, def in the top 5 of this thread. I think everyone should put in that effort, but i can't talk, i haven't posted yet :)
Thanks man! That means a lot. I love showing what these TVs -- when properly calibrated and photographed -- are capable of!

Here are a couple of pics of my gaming setup.

Here are a couple of pics of my gaming setup.
thats awesome that you still have an original nintendo

thats awesome that you still have an original nintendo

Don't forget to mention the greatest console ever, the Dreamcast.

Here are a couple of pics of my gaming setup.
So are the SNES and the Dreamcast just there for show? Because how would you load games into them? ;)

Just using Eliab's recommended settings for the Sammy DLPs. I'm also using VGA.


I did! The reason I posted them is even I was floored as to how good they came out. I did put a lot of time and effort into the pictures however.


Thanks for the pics Todzla, they are great... I am picking up the 56" Sammy on monday. I need to buy the VGA cable :) Also you used the same setting from Eliabs for VGA? did you have to change anything? I was going to use the settings for my HD (Dish), but did not know the same would work for the VGA input. Also did you have do do anything for over scan?

Thanks,
- Scott

I will post pics as soon as I get it all hooked up

So are the SNES and the Dreamcast just there for show? Because how would you load games into them? ;)

Yep, just for show. I didn't have room for the N64, Turbografx16 or Atari or else I would show them too.

Don't forget to mention the greatest console ever, the Dreamcast.

Does anyone recognize what the 360 is sitting on?

that's a heck of a gamer score you got shizelbs.....

that's a heck of a gamer score you got shizelbs.....

Thanks. I'm a bit of a nerd.

Thanks for the pics Todzla, they are great... I am picking up the 56" Sammy on monday. I need to buy the VGA cable :) Also you used the same setting from Eliabs for VGA? did you have to change anything? I was going to use the settings for my HD (Dish), but did not know the same would work for the VGA input. Also did you have do do anything for over scan?

Thanks,
- Scott

I will post pics as soon as I get it all hooked up
No problem Scott, and congrats on your new purchase! What's funny is I made NO adjustments after switching from component to VGA! Literally 5 minutes after the first time my TV was powered on I did Eliab's recommended settings and that's it! I have made no further tweaks or changes.

I have also made no changes to overscan.

Does anyone recognize what the 360 is sitting on?
Laser Disc player?

Laser Disc player?

Well... yes, but it is a Pioneer Laser Active Player (CLD-A100). Not only plays laser disc movies but also has an expansion slot where you can slide in either a Sega Genesis/CD pack or a NEC TurboDuo pack. With the appropriate pack it will play Sega and NEC games on 12" laser discs, Sega Genesis carts, Sega CD's, Turbografx Hu cards and Turbografx CD's. There is also a karaoke pack if you're in to that sort of thing.

I only have the Sega pack.

Well... yes, but it is a Pioneer Laser Active Player (CLD-A100). Not only plays laser disc movies but also has an expansion slot where you can slide in either a Sega Genesis/CD pack or a NEC TurboDuo pack. With the appropriate pack it will play Sega and NEC games on 12" laser discs, Sega Genesis carts, Sega CD's, Turbografx cards and Turbografx CD's. There is also a karaoke pack if you're in to that sort of thing.

I only have the Sega pack.

Wow I remember seeing that in EGM and Gamepro wayyyy back when...

PRO-FHD1 Graw 2 Goodness...

Wow I remember seeing that in EGM and Gamepro wayyyy back when...

Yea, and I'm THE guy that bought it. :eek:

bump

No problem Scott, and congrats on your new purchase! What's funny is I made NO adjustments after switching from component to VGA! Literally 5 minutes after the first time my TV was powered on I did Eliab's recommended settings and that's it! I have made no further tweaks or changes.

I have also made no changes to overscan.

Mind pointing me to this post? I did a quick search for 'eliab recommended' and couldn't find much.

Much appreciated!

edit: found it in case anyone was wondering here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8986054&&#post8986054)

This is what happens when you don't live "with" your parents anymore:

Before:

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/275/dsc008823xw.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3109/dsc008851fi.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1152/dsc009043nt.jpg

After:
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8748/dsc00027ed7.jpg
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3772/dsc00028fz7.jpg
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/8610/dsc00031wy0.jpg
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/4659/dsc00029uz9.jpg (need a better couch.. working on it...)
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6189/dsc00036tm2.jpg

^^^nice and clean,i like

Derko, what is that USB thing from your STB?

Derko, what is that USB thing from your STB?

The xbox recharge kit cable. I rather keep there than to have it look messy sticking out the back of the xbox.

My camera sucks...it just doesn't do the picture quality justice. It looks much better in real life. Here's my setup. It's in my bedroom because I'm selfish :D It's nothing special, but I'm very happy so that's all that matters.

I have some other console systems but they are hooked up to my 32" SDTV.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/talyler81/360HDTV001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/talyler81/360HDTV004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/talyler81/360HDTV005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/talyler81/360HDTV008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/talyler81/360HDTV011.jpg

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince for 360 and or HD-DVD? I know it might be a bit off topic but your input (like you can message me) would be nice. Thanks in advance

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince for 360 and or HD-DVD? I know it might be a bit off topic but your input (like you can message me) would be nice. Thanks in advance

sound is just half of the experience...

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince ...

Yes.

In this forum, did you expect any other answer? :D

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince for 360 and or HD-DVD? I know it might be a bit off topic but your input (like you can message me) would be nice. Thanks in advance

Like night and day. Certain games it makes the game. Like shooters for realistic effects. Scary games, like Condemned, the sound is incredible, it will freak you out in surround sound. I would never watch a movie without the surround sound, makes all the difference in the world.

Mitsubishi HD1000U Projector: 102" gaming! :) **Please disregard n00b gamerscore... it's a LITTLE bit better now, but I don't get to play hardly.....*** :)

http://www.markwasem.com/images/htpics/projectorsm.jpg

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince for 360 and or HD-DVD? I know it might be a bit off topic but your input (like you can message me) would be nice. Thanks in advance

Does watching in HD make a difference? :rolleyes:

I think the jump is equal. My opinion. I couldn't live with either now.

Can some folks post up more SXRD pictures please?

My Livingroom/Gaming Setup, Next year im converting the office into a Home Theatre/Gaming Room with a projector and screen setup. So this will have to do for now.

32" Westinghouse LCD LTV-32w6 HD
Yamaha YHT-270 650w 5.1 (HTR-5930 Receiver)
HD-DVR (HDMI/Coaxial)
Xbox 360 (VGA/Toslink)
Wii (Component/PLII)
PS2 (Component/Toslink)

Old Pic as i dont have recent ones, Gamerscore has changed alot more since then.
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/2721-2/IMG_1546.JPG

Setup. (Rear speakers have since been reloacated)
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/3134-2/100_1730.JPG
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/3393-2/100_2012.JPG

360 Games (Missing 2, NBA 06, Moto GP 06)
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/4645-2/DSC_0719.JPG

Other Games
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/4649-2/DSC_0720.JPG
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/4653-2/DSC_0722.JPG
http://www.layddly.com/gallery/d/4657-2/DSC_0724.JPG

I have 1 question for those with surround sound. Does it really enhance your gaming and movie viewing expereince for 360 and or HD-DVD? I know it might be a bit off topic but your input (like you can message me) would be nice. Thanks in advance

I don't think anyon would deny the impact in movies. It makes you feel like you are in the movie. You movies with the sound correctly encoded you can follow things around the room as they move around the screen.

Games - I can tell you in COD2 I prefer to play on live instead of split screen because of the surround sound. This is because the sound actually helps you locate your opponents. If they are not crotching while moving you can hear them move and in the direction they are from you. It also helps locate where the shooting is actually coming from. This helps you move from window to window if you are in a good sniper spot to locate the prey, and keeps them from sneaking up on you!

Where did you get a plastic case for Wii Sports?

My home theater setup...

Digimate DGL3201 32" 1080p LCD Flat-Panel
Harmon Kardon AVR-245 7.1 Receiver
Pioneer 900 Series 3-Way 150 Watt Tower Speakers w/New 12" Woofers (Monster Cable 12awg)
Pioneer 700 Series 3-Way 120 Watt Bookshelf Speakers (Monster Cable 12awg)
KLH 120 Watt 3-Way Centre Channel (Monster Cable 12awg)
Dual L12SW 270-Watt 12" Front-Firing Subwoofer (Monster Cable Sub-Out)
Sony DVP-NS55PB Progressive Scan DVD-Player (Component w/Coaxial Connection)
Dual Direct-Drive Turntable (not in picture)
Pfantone Solid-State Stereo Phono Pre-Amp (not in picture)
Bell ExpressVu 3100 Satellite Receiver (S-VIDEO w/RCA Connection)
Microsoft XBOX360 Console (VGA w/Optical Connection)
Sony Playstation2 Console (Component w/Optical Connection)

which is better, a surround sound system with dvd and cd and speakers or one with just a receiver and speakers.

I really want a 5.1 system with 2 standing speakers and just a receiver for under $500, anybody know any that match that?

check the HTIB threads in this forum.


and you said you want 5.1 with only 2 speakers? that doesnt make sense.


check this out, should be well in your pricerange.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=757222

check the HTIB threads in this forum.


and you said you want 5.1 with only 2 speakers? that doesnt make sense.


check this out, should be well in your pricerange.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=757222
No a 5.1 system with 2 standing speakers out of the 5
so 2 standing speakers to go next to my tv
then 2 non standing one's mounted on the walls and then the sub by the tv.

This is what happens when you don't live "with" your parents anymore:
After:
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/8748/dsc00027ed7.jpg
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/3772/dsc00028fz7.jpg
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/8610/dsc00031wy0.jpg
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/4659/dsc00029uz9.jpg (need a better couch.. working on it...)
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6189/dsc00036tm2.jpg

That Samsung DLP, is that the HL-T4675S?

If so is there any lag and do you experience any overscan and if so is it adjustable. I'm thinking of scoring one for my so called study. :rolleyes:

That Samsung DLP, is that the HL-T4675S?

If so is there any lag and do you experience any overscan and if so is it adjustable. I'm thinking of scoring one for my so called study. :rolleyes:

Nope that is the HLS 87 model.

Where did you get a plastic case for Wii Sports?

I know there is a cover image (homemade or scanned?) floating on the web that you can print out. You can also buy the white replacement case somewhere or other as well. Sorry I do not have links.

my apartment in hong kong; just movied in :)

my apartment in hong kong; just movied in :)

http://www.fjiii.com/photos/20070415_4.jpg
http://www.fjiii.com/photos/20070415_3.jpg

equipment:
Samsung LA40R71B
Samsung HT-XQ100

subwoofer, routers, etc hidden in the storage cube
centre speaker in lower centre compartment of the tv stand
i love the minimalist look ;)

actually i really like the tv table and chair. the natural wood furniture, hardwood floor and wall color really go well together.

what kind of camera and lens did you use to take the shot?
nicely done

Nikon D2X, but what lens?

Just hooked up my new display and must say a Front Projector is where it's at..

102" on wall, getting Screen today just waiting for DHL to show the hell up..
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5263923

Just hooked up my new display and must say a Front Projector is where it's at..

102" on wall, getting Screen today just waiting for DHL to show the hell up..
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5263923

Nice picture...and keg-erator. :D

Sweet setups

what kind of camera and lens did you use to take the shot?
nicely done

thanks :) i used a nikon 10.5 mm fisheye, and then hemi-defished it using a PS plugin.

Nice picture...and keg-erator. :D


LOL, best 300 bucks I ever spent..

my apartment in hong kong; just movied in :)

equipment:
Samsung LA40R71B
Samsung HT-XQ100

subwoofer, routers, etc hidden in the storage cube
centre speaker in lower centre compartment of the tv stand

You must live close the Hong Kong Ikea eh? :p Nice room.

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my apartment in hong kong; just movied in :)


equipment:
Samsung LA40R71B
Samsung HT-XQ100

subwoofer, routers, etc hidden in the storage cube
centre speaker in lower centre compartment of the tv stand
very noice. simple, yet efficient

XBRSteve,
I know it's just a screen shot and GOW looks good on most TVs, but man it looks nice on your set.

heres my set-up..not bad for a 17 year old lol
sorry for the crappy pic quality it was taken with my razr

samsung 32 inch lcd tv
xbox 360 premium(soon to be replaced by the elite :D )
12 games and counting




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sound is just half of the experience...I almost think sound is about 75% of the experience. it makes a HUGE difference.

^^i agree i could have a old 27 inch crt,but if my sound isnt good,it just ruins everything for me

my apartment in hong kong; just movied in :)

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equipment:
Samsung LA40R71B
Samsung HT-XQ100

subwoofer, routers, etc hidden in the storage cube
centre speaker in lower centre compartment of the tv stand

I see they have ikea in hong kong. I have the same poang chair in medium brown and black leather. Awesome chair for gaming.

Minimalist is great but put some art on those walls

well in all fairness, he did just move in :D

i love minimalistic design, but being married with a kid completely gets rid of all that ;)

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I'm a tad obsessed with noise, so I made an enclosure (from a thermoelectric winecooler) for my 360. Nothing like double-glazing to keep that DVD drive noise at bay. :D

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That's awesome Fahrenheit... does that fridge still cool? If it does, that would be sweet. I want to stick my systems in a fridge now lol!

Definately needs beer.

Convenient access to gaming and cool drinks.

+1.

That's awesome Fahrenheit... does that fridge still cool?l!

Thanks.
No unfortunately I had to remove the (huge) cooling unit as there was no room for it, so its passively cooled only with PC case fans.


Here's more of a breakdown of how I made it http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=568044&st=0

That's awesome Fahrenheit... does that fridge still cool? If it does, that would be sweet. I want to stick my systems in a fridge now lol!


I'd think if it did he would need an industrial cooling system.. I'm sure after a few minutes it wouldn't be able to keep it cool below 80.. But that still looks very cool.. Nice work.

Fahrenheit...your name says it all :D

Thanks.
No unfortunately I had to remove the (huge) cooling unit as there was no room for it, so its passively cooled only with PC case fans.


Here's more of a breakdown of how I made it http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=568044&st=0

where is that white light coming from? did you mount a neon in there or is that the light that comes with the wine cooler?

where is that white light coming from? did you mount a neon in there or is that the light that comes with the wine cooler?

in the thread he said 3 white LEDs, but plans on adding a cold cathode to showcase the 360 better.

Yip, I added a cold cathode at the top front to shine down the front of the glass.

I've also cut out most of the center of the alluminium shelf which is vital to keeping the bottom of the console cool and helps the console draw in air.

nice

Just my (extremely) humble bedroom setup, i just moved some components around and yes i'm aware of the wiring mess, gotta get some twist ties on that soon. and some wireless rear speakers. Nothing special but good enough to own a couple halo noobs :)

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Just my (extremely) humble bedroom setup, i just moved some components around and yes i'm aware of the wiring mess, gotta get some twist ties on that soon. and some wireless rear speakers. Nothing special but good enough to own a couple halo noobs :)

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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/jcross22/DSC00975.jpg

Off topic, but what kind of animal is that in the left background of the first picture? Kind of looks like a cat, but back legs look weird.

Off topic, but what kind of animal is that in the left background of the first picture? Kind of looks like a cat, but back legs look weird.

Looks like a cat that jumped back when the camera's flash went off.

sorry to disappoint, its not some exotic animal just this guy

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the reason he looks funny is because he was kind of jumping back, but not from the camera flash, but because this guy was poking around the door:

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Just my (extremely) humble bedroom setup, i just moved some components around and yes i'm aware of the wiring mess, gotta get some twist ties on that soon. and some wireless rear speakers. Nothing special but good enough to own a couple halo noobs :)

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/jcross22/DSC00974.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/jcross22/DSC00975.jpg

Ok...first of all...you bastard! Check that...lucky bastard, for playing the Halo 3 beta. Guess I gotta wait a few more weeks to be a part of the public beta.

:)

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The camera on my cell phone sucks (Sanyo M1). Sorry for the lack of an XBox 360 "screenshot". I had taken this photo for something else where I wanted the HD DVD logo to be shown.

That's a Magnavox 42MF521D/37 (42" LCD). To the right is my 360. In front of that is my Wii. On the shelf (which appears to be "sagging" in the picture, but it's not) is a Yamaha HTR-5930 A/V receiver, Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player and DirecTV R15-300 DVR (I'll be upgrading to the HR-20 HD DVR soon).

Ok...first of all...you bastard! Check that...lucky bastard, for playing the Halo 3 beta. Guess I gotta wait a few more weeks to be a part of the public beta.

:)
I think he's displaying Halo 3 screenshots from his PC, but I could be wrong. The TV and the setup look good either way.

I think he's displaying Halo 3 screenshots from his PC, but I could be wrong. The TV and the setup look good either way.

That's prolly a good call. It's just my Halo 3 envy kickin' in as I've seen people on my FL already participating in what must be the internal MS Halo 3 beta.

My Setup. 46 inch Sony LCD rear projection. Marantz surround , cambridge soundworks speakers. And as a back up tv, ( in case I have any problems with the Sony, which I'm sure I won't!) a 1948 RCA Victor. In the 1948 owners manual, it says ' this tv is equiped to deliver a high definition tv image'. I can only imagine what they would have thought of 'true' high def!

Updated shot .... I decided it made more sense to have 360 system link ability for my displays versus buying the Elite ;) . Sorry about the grainy pic , had to resize it .

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--- Jason

I think he's displaying Halo 3 screenshots from his PC, but I could be wrong. The TV and the setup look good either way.

It's a video i downloaded from the XBL marketplace, I just paused it on the in game shots of Halo3. I wish I was in on the internal beta, gotta wait a few more weeks just like the rest of us poor non-microsoft employee schmucks.

the reason he looks funny is because he was kind of jumping back, but not from the camera flash, but because this guy was poking around the door:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/jcross22/DSC00948.jpg

WOW, a chocalate lab laying down and asleep! Cherish that moment as they can typically be quite the hyper, crazy characters as I am sure you realize. I'm sure your cat just loves you :)

My parents have a 8 week old chocolate lab and he is a nut. He just doesn't quit...he's cool though...

Updated shot .... I decided it made more sense to have 360 system link ability for my displays versus buying the Elite ;) . Sorry about the grainy pic , had to resize it .

http://home.comcast.net/~jlcburg3/wsb/media/19852/site1244.JPG


--- Jason

Do you play sytem link on one screen? pip?

Updated shot .... I decided it made more sense to have 360 system link ability for my displays versus buying the Elite ;) . Sorry about the grainy pic , had to resize it .

http://home.comcast.net/~jlcburg3/wsb/media/19852/site1244.JPG


--- Jason
Where did you get that tv stand and how much? Mine looks very similar but is a bit too tall.

Updated shot .... I decided it made more sense to have 360 system link ability for my displays versus buying the Elite ;) . Sorry about the grainy pic , had to resize it .

http://home.comcast.net/~jlcburg3/wsb/media/19852/site1244.JPG


--- Jason

Nice and clean, but it would annoy me to have all of those big white-lettered labels on everything (especially the one on the TV) :p

Do you play sytem link on one screen? pip?

No , one 360 is connected to the 37" LCD and the other is connected to my front projection system ;) .

--- Jason

Where did you get that tv stand and how much? Mine looks very similar but is a bit too tall.

I think it is now a discontinued model (last time I looked for it) , sorry :( . It was the shortest and longest stand that I could find after searching about 10 different local retailers and they had it on close out when I purchased it (it was the last one) .

Maybe not discontinued as it still appears on a website here : http://www.imagesfurniture.com/Webpages/ProductInfo.asp?description=60inch&model=BX-6010

I have removed the glass doors (for better air flow) and recently removed the middle drawer due to the addition of a second 360 .

--- Jason

Nice and clean, but it would annoy me to have all of those big white-lettered labels on everything (especially the one on the TV) :p

:D

--- Jason

TV: Sony 36" CRT HDTV, KV-36HS420
Audio: Onkyo HT-S670B Home Theater In a Box
Consoles: Xbox 360 w/HD DVD drive, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii

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Sweet room there, zero002021!

Sweet room there, zero002021!

Ditto!! The wall color is kinda gay but clean and sweet my friend. Is the sofa custom made?

Here's a few pics off my 5687w Samsung 1080p DLP


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WOW... That DLP looks great :)

Ditto!! The wall color is kinda gay but clean and sweet my friend. Is the sofa custom made?
Yeah, the sofa is 150" wide, custom made. Seats 6+ people comfortably. I ordered it online from FoamOrder.com.

As for the room color, I'm not a fan either. I would love to paint the ceiling black and the walls dark red/maroon. It'll definitely happen some day, but first I need to upgrade my audio equipment. :p

Yeah, the sofa is 150" wide, custom made. Seats 6+ people comfortably. I ordered it online from FoamOrder.com.

As for the room color, I'm not a fan either. I would love to paint the ceiling black and the walls dark red/maroon. It'll definitely happen some day, but first I need to upgrade my audio equipment. :p

Paint is pretty cheap my friend. Invest in that first! :D

I spy a poker set in Zero's pics.

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Here's a few pics off my 5687w Samsung 1080p DLP



a few more pics coming shortlyis that king kong?

is that king kong?

yes

Viper thats ill man.

quick question tho is the camera flash making kong look shiny?

Nice shots Viper. Did you change the display settings from factory default at all?

yeswow nice is that the king kong game or movie? is your set calibrated?