My opinion regarding BOSE is that they are way overpriced and that you can do MUCH better for the money. They sound ok....I guess, that is until you really try to play them loud and hard. You can hear them hit the wall pretty quick. What I mean by that is, the bass gets boomy if not distorted, treble almost seems to crack. They are just unsatisfying, and your ears will tire pretty quickly.

Now for the cool things about bose.

They are very easy to set up. Great for people who don't know too much about audio, and don't really want to learn much either. They also don't take up very much space. Hmmmmm....more cool things about bose....well that's about it.

I do have the bose wave radio/cd player that I got as a birthday present and for a clock radio it is fantastic. But what do you really expect out of a clock radio.

I guess if a bose system is free in your situation, then hell ya it's cool. Otherwise, friends don't let friends buy BOSE.

My opinion regarding BOSE is that they are way overpriced and that you can do MUCH better for the money. They sound ok....I guess, that is until you really try to play them loud and hard. You can hear them hit the wall pretty quick. What I mean by that is, the bass gets boomy if not distorted, treble almost seems to crack. They are just unsatisfying, and your ears will tire pretty quickly.

Now for the cool things about bose.

They are very easy to set up. Great for people who don't know too much about audio, and don't really want to learn much either. They also don't take up very much space. Hmmmmm....more cool things about bose....well that's about it.

I do have the bose wave radio/cd player that I got as a birthday present and for a clock radio it is fantastic. But what do you really expect out of a clock radio.

I guess if a bose system is free in your situation, then hell ya it's cool. Otherwise, friends don't let friends buy BOSE.

How can they change such high prices if they are really so piss poor. I mean I am not stupid, but if these systems are no better than say a HTIB or a $90 dollar xbox 360 5.1 surround sound system how the heck can they actually change $2900-$3900 for these things....I mean I have heard of rip offs, BUT MY GOD!! some people say this thing won't sound better or will sound worse than a xbox 360 surround sound system and they can charge 2-4 grand for these things!? haha thats not a ripoff its a freaking murder case! I am surprised the manufacturers or whoever have not been sentenced to lethal injection or perhaps the electric chair....

Roll on 2!

Oh and btw thanks alot for your response.

I guess if a bose system is free in your situation, then hell ya it's cool. Otherwise, friends don't let friends buy BOSE.

Couldn't put it better myself. A free bose suround system is still better than no surround. Just use it while you save up some money for something better.

I have to agree with SirDucky. Those are both good qualities with Bose, but it pretty much ends there. They also have a really high wife acceptance factor, so if that's all your wife will allow, then that's that.

I am, however, not a fan of Bose. To answer your question Joey, they can sell them for so much because marketing and name recognition. Bose has put a lot of time, money and effort into creating the Bose facade. That is, majority of their money goes to marketing. A lot of people (those without much home theater knowledge) associate Bose with high quality sound, which is exactly what Bose wants them to think when they hear the word "Bose."

I'm not going to bash someone for owning them, they don't deserve that. People will spend their money on what they want and desire, and who am I to completely ruin that for them. If they ask my opinion, I'll tell them but not in a know-it-all way.

-Brad

That is a very good question in that, " how can they charge $2900-$3900 for these things?" I think that they spend so much in marketing for their products, that they literally have to charge that much. They also have very good control of their price points on their products. Not just anyone can sell their stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think you are stupid or anyone else for that fact, who buys BOSE. I just think that the vast majority of the people who buy BOSE, have not taken the time to compare their products. I remember when I was a kid thinking that nothing was better than BOSE, I mean.... BOSE was just the best that you can get. Well, that is until you go out and learn some things about home theater.

One last thing, I do think they sound better than a $90 xbox 360 5.1 system. I don't think they sound much better than an Onkyo HTIB. I think the Onkyo's systems sound quit a bit better in the midrange and high frequencies. They just sound smoother, warmer, and just more satisfying. And can be had for much less.

Make sense?

^Nice pic :)

Im wanting to step up to a Kuro, but I can't decide whether I want the 50" Elite or the 60" non-Elite. They are practically the same price.

Back on topic now... :D

ILL TAKE THE 60" FOR SURE, I WISH I GOT THE 6070.

"Do you smell what the Rock is cooking?" ...

LMAO, that was funny. :D:):cool:

Bose is a lifestyle product. As such, they are very easy to set up. They fit in very well with any relatively modern decor. They are very easy to use. You buy it, you put it in place, you do the excellent 5 point calibration, and you forget about it. Bose makes some very nice product in that regard. Additionally, they take very good care of their consumer.

uMusic is another great thing about Bose. You will not find a cooler MP3 system out there. uMusic pays attention to what you are listening to and dynamicly builds a playlist based on what tracks you skip past, or repeat or manually vote +/-. Combined with it's internal database of like tracks and artists, you find that you are only listening to stuff that you really like, with no real input or intervention of your own.

In short, Bose has nailed the user experience.

Audio quality is crap, and the product costs about 10% of it's retail price to manufacture, but these are not things that a Bose customer cares about. You really won't find an accurate opinion of Bose here either, as the Bose customer is the exact opposite of the AVSforum target market. :)

Yo guys without starting a flame war I would like to ask EVERYONE's opinion on BOSE home theater systems...

Joey,

If you really want to know what makes a Bose so special, go to an authorized Bose dealership and check out one of their wave radio displays. There should be one that allows you to pull the front casing forward, thus revelaing the "amazing" wave technology. :cool:

Sadly, this also reveals the 5-cent paper cone inside! :eek: :eek: :eek:

How can they change such high prices .........


Because there are people willing to pay what they charge. Simple as that. An uneducated (in the audio realm) consumer is their best customer.


No Highs, No Lows, That's Bose.

Since you guys are talking about Bose. Would you say the Pioneer xbox srs system is better than the Bose 3-2-1 system?

The 321GSX is pretty rad. :)

Just moved into this place, so I'm still trying to figure out what to do. Will eventually get a new tv/component stand and will move away from the fireplace. The cable jack is currently only on that wall. Also can't figure out if I want to wall mount the satellite speakers or get stands - maybe a mixture. I use the 5 year old laptop wifi to connect to live and to host every episode of The Office, love it. The LCD is actually a cheapo MAG brand, but IMO the HD picture is very nice. Will also eventually replace it as well.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9505/s4010018cw8.jpg

Looking at your setup, I would get a TV stand that holds 4-6 components, get rid of the tall, relatively empty brown cabinet, and wall mount the speakers. It would be very clean looking at that point. With a 2 component wide stand, you could probably just leave those small speakers sitting on each corner of the stand instead of mounting them. That left-hand window makes mounting the left front speaker an interesting excercise. :)

Yo guys without starting a flame war I would like to ask EVERYONE's opinion on BOSE home theater systems.

NO, I am not looking into buying one nor am I looking into to buying any HT system prolly ever. I just am enjoying my new HDTV and my uncle bought a BOSE HT system and he is going to let me use his for abit while he is down here.

In a thread I made I got some responses, but it seems people really hate BOSE and I cannot get it through their head that I am not paying for one...nor is anybody...I am only using one for my HDTV.

So lets pretend all is free.

Your opinions please. Also to ensure that I have not completely wasted your time I will post some pics that were posted by a friend of mine over at teamxbox who now has the EXACT same HDTV as me and uses the same settings.


Samsung 1080p 120hz LCD LNT4671F!


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This Sammy is amazing, really impressive, this would give most plasmas a good run.

Thread cleaned up, member suspended.

Carry on without attacking each other.

Kyser

More of the Samsung 1080p 120hz LCD!

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^nice res on these pics... q: what is that last game? UT3 on PS3?

^nice res on these pics... q: what is that last game? UT3 on PS3?

Yes.

Are you shittin me? Does that TV really make games look that much better? Those look damn realistic. What are the 2 games above Cod4?

Are you shittin me? Does that TV really make games look that much better? Those look damn realistic. What are the 2 games above Cod4?

Looks like trailers for Soul Caliber 4 and Resident Evil 5

Must be a COD4 trailer then as well bc theres no way that game looks that real.

Looks like trailers for Soul Caliber 4 and Resident Evil 5

re5 looks so nice

Must be a COD4 trailer then as well bc theres no way that game looks that real.

No it really looks that good. Thats a screenshot from the beginning of the mission "All Ghillied Up"

Must be a COD4 trailer then as well bc theres no way that game looks that real.

That is what it looks like on a good display device. The shadow and lighting detail when you are moving around is what makes it look the most realistic though.

Also, I actuallly looked at the reflections in the scope lens, and they are in fact reflecting what is behind you. Try it!

This Sammy is amazing, really impressive, this would give most plasmas a good run.

They are pretty good for LCD but it's no Pioneer Kuro, not by a long shot. A PDP-5010 would lay waste to this LCD, regardless of refresh rate gimmicks. And you need to see them actually working not just screens to get a real idea of the performance.
Not trying to downgrade the new LCD's but I've seen them and 120hz isn't a silver bullet, and they still have relatively poor black levels.

That is what it looks like on a good display device. The shadow and lighting detail when you are moving around is what makes it look the most realistic though.

Also, I actuallly looked at the reflections in the scope lens, and they are in fact reflecting what is behind you. Try it!

I got a 32" Sharp 1080p and it looks no where near that good (I know its not my TV). Good, of course... but i just notice alot of jaggies but dont notice any on those screenshots and I know for sure they are there.

Also, I actuallly looked at the reflections in the scope lens, and they are in fact reflecting what is behind you. Try it!

Not exactly, the scope shows you a reflection of relative location, for example in the beginning of that level, all ghillied up, if you go inside the shed, the scope (if i remember correctly) shows the reflection as if you were on the outside of the shed, so it is close, and extremely cool, but no cigar lol. And please correct me if i'm wrong cuz i could be.

I got a 32" Sharp 1080p and it looks no where near that good (I know its not my TV). Good, of course... but i just notice alot of jaggies but dont notice any on those screenshots and I know for sure they are there.

You are looking at an 800x600 pixel image (and the screen is only a small part of that image) of a 1920x1080 pixel screen. Of course you aren't going to see any jaggies. There isn't enough detail in the photo to show jaggies.

I have seen that Samsung LCD at Best Buy a good number of times, that 120hhz feature is both weird and koo, it almost at times looks like the people are moving a bit faster than normal like fast forwarded while also having this HD home video look when it comes to the colors. I'm sure it would make certain things looke breathtaking while making others weird. All I know is I want one lol

Sony 120Hz TVs have the same feature. It interpolates frames in between the actual frames.

This is VERY BAD for gaming. Turn off frame interpolation if you are gaming. The TV will delay the display of each frame of video by at least 1/60th of a second, maybe more, if you have this turned on. It doesn't matter so much in a game of chess. But in a racing game or shooter where every split second counts, this display lag is only going to frustrate you.

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I have seen that Samsung LCD at Best Buy a good number of times, that 120hhz feature is both weird and koo, it almost at times looks like the people are moving a bit faster than normal like fast forwarded while also having this HD home video look when it comes to the colors. I'm sure it would make certain things looke breathtaking while making others weird. All I know is I want one lol

Circuit City has a demo of the units with 1/2 the screen having the AMP (Auto Motion Plus) feature on and 1/2 the screen off. While it's sind of cool in a strange way, it doesn't look natural, and certainly detroys film-based materials. Most owners end up turning the feature off altogether.

They are NS series: 777, 333 and c444. I had rx-v2600 before and sound was very good with them but with 3800 and HD audio they sound amazing. I try not to think about upgrading them, for now that is.

They are not worth upgrading, SQ is top notch in music and movies (my ns-555 are) to find something a lot better than these you'll need to spend serious $$$ (IMO). Again great job on your HT.

I have the LNT-5271, and AMP is bad ass.. I turn it to low or off for movies, but for sports, it's incredible!

Overall bad ass TV! I have my 360 and PS3 running through it, and they've never looked better.

They are pretty good for LCD but it's no Pioneer Kuro, not by a long shot. A PDP-5010 would lay waste to this LCD, regardless of refresh rate gimmicks. And you need to see them actually working not just screens to get a real idea of the performance.
Not trying to downgrade the new LCD's but I've seen them and 120hz isn't a silver bullet, and they still have relatively poor black levels.

Not really. The samung was pitted agaisnt the Top Rated Kuro and while overall the Kuro was a better HDTv they scored the exact SAME in the Detail Category. Also 120hz is in effect with AMP off...They are not entirely the same.Hard to explain. MotionFlow is a feature that a Kuro does not have and if the the motionflow is working properly(the models on display at BB and CC suck) it adds a whole new experience to movies.

Plus I still don't understand how someone can pay a minimum of $1800+ MORE than the LNTxx71F just for it to be a decently better. I mean lets be serious here....the Kuro is better, but 2 grand or more better NO....just NO.

Circuit City has a demo of the units with 1/2 the screen having the AMP (Auto Motion Plus) feature on and 1/2 the screen off. While it's sind of cool in a strange way, it doesn't look natural, and certainly detroys film-based materials. Most owners end up turning the feature off altogether.

It only looks unnatural at first. After 1 movie it looks AWEEEESOOOME!

You are looking at an 800x600 pixel image (and the screen is only a small part of that image) of a 1920x1080 pixel screen. Of course you aren't going to see any jaggies. There isn't enough detail in the photo to show jaggies.

Which is kinda why I don't get why people post pics of their TV in the dark... I thought this was a 'here is my setup' thread.

Of course, this wouldn't be the first time I am wrong. I am married after all...

Not really. The samung was pitted agaisnt the Top Rated Kuro and while overall the Kuro was a better HDTv they scored the exact SAME in the Detail Category. Also 120hz is in effect with AMP off...They are not entirely the same.Hard to explain. MotionFlow is a feature that a Kuro does not have and if the the motionflow is working properly(the models on display at BB and CC suck) it adds a whole new experience to movies.

Plus I still don't understand how someone can pay a minimum of $1800+ MORE than the LNTxx71F just for it to be a decently better. I mean lets be serious here....the Kuro is better, but 2 grand or more better NO....just NO.


It only looks unnatural at first. After 1 movie it looks AWEEEESOOOME!

Pioneer Kuro is better by a long long shot. :)

:rolleyes:

Not really. The samung was pitted agaisnt the Top Rated Kuro and while overall the Kuro was a better HDTv they scored the exact SAME in the Detail Category. Also 120hz is in effect with AMP off...They are not entirely the same.Hard to explain. MotionFlow is a feature that a Kuro does not have and if the the motionflow is working properly(the models on display at BB and CC suck) it adds a whole new experience to movies.

Plus I still don't understand how someone can pay a minimum of $1800+ MORE than the LNTxx71F just for it to be a decently better. I mean lets be serious here....the Kuro is better, but 2 grand or more better NO....just NO.



It only looks unnatural at first. After 1 movie it looks AWEEEESOOOME!

Detail is great for taking screenshots, how a display handles motion is far more important. Processing gimmicks usually end up looking like just that; overly processed and unnatural, and the 120hz Samsungs and JVC's fall into this category. And don't forget contrast ratios/Black level performance. Nothing touches the Kuros where it counts, especially not LCD's. I've seen them all, not at BB either.

This months issue of Home Theater Magazine reviewed 7 HDTV's of various techs (LCD, OLED, RPCRT, Plasma, DLP) and the entry level 50" 720p Pioneer 5080 took the review by a long shot. I would easily put this display @ $2500 ahead of anything I've seen from LCD to date. A $4500 1080p PDP-5010 would not even be a fair comparison, as it along with the ELITE version are considered the finest flat screens available, regardless of technology, period.

I haven't been paying attention to the Pioneer Elite's lately, but do the still do 3:3 pulldown for 72hz display, switching back to 60hz for video? If so, why would anyone care about 120hz without a 120hz input?

I have to wash the spoog off my ISF calibrated elite Kuro, every time I watch it. If I had a decent camera I would post some pics that would make you just sit there with jaw agape.

(In reference to AMP)...It only looks unnatural at first. After 1 movie it looks AWEEEESOOOME!

I'd probably go with Scmedic and turn AMP off for film. There's just something about the way we've watched for so long (particularly after years of watching on a 100" screen via FP) that makes it feel unsettling to watch with AMP on. Though, for sports, I'd agree that it has potential to look very good.

Detail is great for taking screenshots, how a display handles motion is far more important. Processing gimmicks usually end up looking like just that; overly processed and unnatural, and the 120hz Samsungs and JVC's fall into this category. And don't forget contrast ratios/Black level performance. Nothing touches the Kuros where it counts, especially not LCD's. I've seen them all, not at BB either.

This months issue of Home Theater Magazine reviewed 7 HDTV's of various techs (LCD, OLED, RPCRT, Plasma, DLP) and the entry level 50" 720p Pioneer 5080 took the review by a long shot. I would easily put this display @ $2500 ahead of anything I've seen from LCD to date. A $4500 1080p PDP-5010 would not even be a fair comparison, as it along with the ELITE version are considered the finest flat screens available, regardless of technology, period.

Yeah Yeah Yeah. I have seen them myself. Its just a TV and I don't see a 2 grand difference. Maybe 500-700 difference though.

I have to wash the spoog off my ISF calibrated elite Kuro, every time I watch it. If I had a decent camera I would post some pics that would make you just sit there with jaw agape.

After buying a Kuro, who can afford a camera? ;)

Yeah Yeah Yeah. I have seen them myself. Its just a TV and I don't see a 2 grand difference. Maybe 500-700 difference though.

:rolleyes: lmao :rolleyes:

My contribution:

Pioneer 50" Elite 1130HD
120gb Xbox 360 premium + all accessories
4 pads + wheel and chatpad :)
Klipsch Synergy speakers - 6.1 setup

http://www.designbyinfinity.com/internet/xbox360/avs_xbox360_setup0.jpg
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I'm curious about what center channel are you using a C1, C2 or a Quintet III center. Thanks.

:rolleyes: lmao :rolleyes:

Cmon saylor! Its that big of a difference?? hahah you can't be serious. Yall got some Pioneer Kuro eyes.

"Its that big of a difference?? hahah you can't be serious"

I think he may be laughing at your attempt to put a dollar figure on the difference. You already admited that the Kuro looks better, therefore the dollar difference is irrelavent. We all now know that you can't personally justify spending the additional $2000 for the better image, that does not mean that it is not worth the additional $2000 to others.

Along the same lines, I see a value of $0 in an LCD for watching movies. That 120hz Samsung LCD you love so much, I would pay to have that crap removed from my house. My opinion of it does not change the fact that you enjoy it, and see $2000 more worth of value in it than I do. :)

cause clay face is so much better?

You are looking at an 800x600 pixel image (and the screen is only a small part of that image) of a 1920x1080 pixel screen. Of course you aren't going to see any jaggies. There isn't enough detail in the photo to show jaggies.

I'm sure its a great TV but by what your saying... a sure way to make your TV look better than it looks in RL is to just take a pic of it...

Thats like a screen of Halo 3 I questioned earlier in this thread... I'm sure it was because of the reason you stated because it looked damn realistic!

I'm curious about what center channel are you using a C1, C2 or a Quintet III center. Thanks.THAT IT I TAKE THE
SAMSUNG 71.

More Samsung
LNT4671F!

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Turok Demo

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Finally some GRAW 2

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...Turok Demo...

Uh, that reminds me...wtf happened with Turok? Wasn't he a dinosaur hunter?

Uh, that reminds me...wtf happened with Turok? Wasn't he a dinosaur hunter?

From this picture it looks like he still is:
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I have to wash the spoog off my ISF calibrated elite Kuro, every time I watch it.

Maybe you should stop watching porn or sit farther back. That can't be good for the TV ;)

[QUOTE=Joey Cusack;12853951]More Samsung
LNT4671F!

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Ya gotta admit, those are some great shots! This is getting interesting. I see more debt in my near future, but first, I need to know just which tv IS numero uno. Tv's are advancing rapidly, but the next set I get, will have to be king for the next 5 years at least. The big new feature is 120hz, but is it a big improvement (especially for gaming)? AMP-necessary? 3-D tv-any good? LED-any good? DLP's offer the biggest sizes for the cheapest prices, but isn't LCD still the best tech for games and otherwise? Just which features are must-haves? I just want a set with as many of the best features as possible. And, are there any good reasons to wait? I'll be making a trip to BB to check 'em out soon, but first I would like your opinions. HELP!

More Samsung
LNT4671F!

Nice screenshots.

Maybe you should stop watching porn or sit farther back. That can't be good for the TV ;)

LMAO +1

Yeah Yeah Yeah. I have seen them myself. Its just a TV and I don't see a 2 grand difference. Maybe 500-700 difference though.

How about for the same $ or less?

The PDP-5080 Kuro outperforms the Sammy even at "just" 720p and can be had for roughly the same price. I can actually get them for less than $2k since the last price drop. And yes the Pio Elites and new Pio 1080p displays are quite a bit more but the margin in performance between them and new LCD's is even greater, especially after an ISF cal.

LCD stops being a good value after 32" where they win by default. But hey, you don't have to worry about IR as much, I guess.

I deal with a lot of customers coming to me fresh from their Best Buy 1080p/Blu-ray/LCD enemas, loaded to the brim with catch phrases and phoney irrelavent tech babble regurgitated from whatever clone they spoke with. One look at a state of the art plasma in the proper setting with good source material is all it takes.

With the new Kuros, Pioneer basically pulled off the equivilant of Tiger woods stepping up and smashing a 450 yard drive off the tee in a close match. Everyone else is left holding their suddenly flacid and wimpy little sticks, wondering what is the point. LCD on the other hand, is the Phil Mickelson of flat panel tech.

Less discussing whose TV is bigger/better, guys, and more screenshots, please! :p ;)

Less discussing whose TV is bigger/better, guys, and more screenshots, please! :p ;)

My "TV" Is bigger. :) Here are some new pictures now that I've added the BDI Avion 8529 TV Stand to clean things up a bit:

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My "TV" Is bigger. :)

HA! I beat you by 8 inches ;)

...Tv's are advancing rapidly, but the next set I get, will have to be king for the next 5 years at least....I'll be making a trip to BB to check 'em out soon, but first I would like your opinions.

It's highly doubtful that ANY display from ANY manufacturer is going to sit on the throne for 5 years. Your best hope is that a current contender is good enough to survive the next 5 years without you becoming so enamored with whatever comes up that you can avoid upgraditis without too many withdrawals.

Listen very, very carefully to what the salesman tells you at Best Buy...nod your head, and repeat every word...absorb all the words intently while keeping a blank expression...then laugh in his face and walk away. (There is a chance you might get a knowledgable person though*)

*Chance variable = 0.0000001% (+ or - 0.0000001%) :D

It's highly doubtful that ANY display from ANY manufacturer is going to sit on the throne for 5 years. Your best hope is that a current contender is good enough to survive the next 5 years without you becoming so enamored with whatever comes up that you can avoid upgraditis without too many withdrawals.

Listen very, very carefully to what the salesman tells you at Best Buy...nod your head, and repeat every word...absorb all the words intently while keeping a blank expression...then laugh in his face and walk away. (There is a chance you might get a knowledgeable person though*)

*Chance variable = 0.0000001% (+ or - 0.0000001%) :D

Reminds me of when someone at Walmart told me that Plasma HDTVs had to be recharged every few months. I just had to laugh.

Reminds me of when someone at Walmart told me that Plasma HDTVs had to be recharged every few months. I just had to laugh.
did he offer you a cigarette lighter adapter? so you can charge it on the go... :)

HA! I beat you by 8 inches ;)

Touché

Ya gotta admit, those are some great shots! This is getting interesting. I see more debt in my near future, but first, I need to know just which tv IS numero uno. Tv's are advancing rapidly, but the next set I get, will have to be king for the next 5 years at least. The big new feature is 120hz, but is it a big improvement (especially for gaming)? AMP-necessary? 3-D tv-any good? LED-any good? DLP's offer the biggest sizes for the cheapest prices, but isn't LCD still the best tech for games and otherwise? Just which features are must-haves? I just want a set with as many of the best features as possible. And, are there any good reasons to wait? I'll be making a trip to BB to check 'em out soon, but first I would like your opinions. HELP!

To quickly summarize it. Plasma is the king right now (according to numerous reviews). The Pioneer Kuro beats them all and has routinely been touted as the best display they have ever tested. The Samsung is an extremely close second. If you game non-stop for hours at a time, maybe LCD is better for you since you wouldn't have to worry about IR (even though with the orbiter on the Kuro are really resistant to this). So LCD has no IR worries, but you don't get as good colors (just BARELY less then a Kuro). You can however get lag in an LCD and get motion blur. Off axis is not as good as a Plasma. Other then that they are really close. You would be set for a couple years with either set. Just think about how much gaming do you do at one time without switching games, etc. If it is extreme then maybe LCD. If its not, maybe Pioneer Kuro. You also have to consider price. As pointed out, no set will be on top for 5 years. Heck, Pioneer even topped themselves with their new 9G models at CES this year. Pure blacks, 1/4" thin TV's, etc. Samsung will probably come out with a new line for their LCD that will keep them right there with the Kuro too. Just get something you like now, its the only way to do it.

[QUOTE=Joey Cusack;12853951]More Samsung
LNT4671F!

Ya gotta admit, those are some great shots! This is getting interesting. I see more debt in my near future, but first, I need to know just which tv IS numero uno. Tv's are advancing rapidly, but the next set I get, will have to be king for the next 5 years at least. The big new feature is 120hz, but is it a big improvement (especially for gaming)? AMP-necessary? 3-D tv-any good? LED-any good? DLP's offer the biggest sizes for the cheapest prices, but isn't LCD still the best tech for games and otherwise? Just which features are must-haves? I just want a set with as many of the best features as possible. And, are there any good reasons to wait? I'll be making a trip to BB to check 'em out soon, but first I would like your opinions. HELP!

Its all preference bro. I am enjoying my HDTV just fine. Only regret is that I did not have money for the 52". Easily reduced the amount of regret by moving the HDTV closer.

How about for the same $ or less?

The PDP-5080 Kuro outperforms the Sammy even at "just" 720p and can be had for roughly the same price. I can actually get them for less than $2k since the last price drop. And yes the Pio Elites and new Pio 1080p displays are quite a bit more but the margin in performance between them and new LCD's is even greater, especially after an ISF cal.

LCD stops being a good value after 32" where they win by default. But hey, you don't have to worry about IR as much, I guess.

I deal with a lot of customers coming to me fresh from their Best Buy 1080p/Blu-ray/LCD enemas, loaded to the brim with catch phrases and phoney irrelavent tech babble regurgitated from whatever clone they spoke with. One look at a state of the art plasma in the proper setting with good source material is all it takes.

With the new Kuros, Pioneer basically pulled off the equivilant of Tiger woods stepping up and smashing a 450 yard drive off the tee in a close match. Everyone else is left holding their suddenly flacid and wimpy little sticks, wondering what is the point. LCD on the other hand, is the Phil Mickelson of flat panel tech.

Well it was the top end pioneer elite that was pitted against the 81F (which remind you many have tested that the 71f is more crisp) where although the 81 got its butt kicked overall they both scored a perfect 10 in detail.

Anyways who cares about that Kuro that most people have now that at CES I am hearing they released a new Kuro Pioneer that was shown behind closed doors. The reporters said that in a pitch black room the tv couldnt be seen when it was on and showed a completely black screen. They said that they didnt even know it was there until they fed it a video source. It is supposed to be a lot better than the current Kuro sets out today in terms of black level.

Thats why spending so much cash for the best of the best is insane. Because it won't be that way for longer than a few months.

Anyways atleast we are all happy with our HDTVs!

those UT3 pics, posted by joey cusack, look amazing...

how is that game joe?

couple COD4 on my sammy 4671
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/2k4mach/Forum%20Stuff/Home%20Theater/IMG_1688.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/2k4mach/Forum%20Stuff/Home%20Theater/IMG_1683.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/2k4mach/Forum%20Stuff/Home%20Theater/IMG_1685.jpg

Holy Crap KCWolfPck !!!!!!!!

Nice Set UP! Gotta love those Martin Logan's, and..... well all of it.

I am very jealous now.

Gotta go upgrade now.

Thanks for sharing the cool pics.

My "TV" Is bigger. :) Here are some new pictures now that I've added the BDI Avion 8529 TV Stand to clean things up a bit:

You might want to resize these pics so that we can actually see them. ;)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/Morkelebphotobucket/100_0132small.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/Morkelebphotobucket/100_0119small.jpg
60" XBR2

My "TV" Is bigger. :) Here are some new pictures now that I've added the BDI Avion 8529 TV Stand to clean things up a bit:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/CIMG1330.jpg
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That's quite a bad-ass speaker setup to have such a cheesy looking silver 360 near it. :)

Oh, and back to the Sammy 120hz argument...The Kuro is a nice Plasma, no question... But for f#cks sake, can we be a little more realistic than, "I just spooged on my Kuro?".. The difference between to two sets is pretty slim when calibrated correctly, well minus that extra $2k.. The AMP feature is what makes the sports look awesome, not the 120hz..That's on at all times, you can' turn it off.. AMP predicts and interpolates frames inbetween normal frames, to smooth out fast movement.. It's a work in progress, and only offered on the top of the line sets.. I believe Sony has a similar feature that doesn't work just right either...

Kuro's are nice and all, but I don't really foresee you gaming for hours on it..

If your not gonna go Rear-Projection & your use is not gaming exclusive, then I would agree that PLASMA is your next choice. If your gonna go HIGH-END get the KURO... If your on somewhat of a budget I suggest going PANASONIC..

If for some reason you do wanna go Rear-Projection & CRT is a possiblity I would jump on it. Don't worry bout burn-in because if calibrated correctly Burn-In isn't an issue. This also goes for PLASMA.

I have not seen a picture that can beat a Professionally Calibrated CRT or PLASMA when it comes to properly displaying D6500K

Don't worry bout burn-in because if calibrated correctly Burn-In isn't an issue. This also goes for PLASMA.




I would say that's a bit of a biased opinion, because burn-in concerns/complaints are all over these boards.. It has not been completely removed from Plasma tech by any means.

My "TV" Is bigger. :) Here are some new pictures now that I've added the BDI Avion 8529 TV Stand to clean things up a bit: (bunch of pics)

Time to put an image on that screen instead of just show us pics of your equipment!

KCWolfPck--why do you have 4 headsets?

Time to put an image on that screen instead of just show us pics of your equipment!

I already posted some screen shots a few pages back.

KCWolfPck--why do you have 4 headsets?

There are only 3: 1 came with the 360, 1 came with the controller keyboard accessory, and the other came with some game or maybe the Live Vision cam (I forgot which).

" nobody wants to see you tv stand and your components, we want to see screenshot,"

I don't care about the screenshots at all as they do not in the slightest represent what the image looks like in real life. I want to see what people have their 360s hooked up to.

Calm down there, Francis!

Hehe , that had me rollin since I just watched Stripes the other night ;) .

And on that note here is a rather crummy (high ISO) pic after a little more paint work ... still a work in progress ( oh and that's a 120" screen , now who's gonna up the ante ;) ) .

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/1-18-2007_House_065.jpg

--- Jason

GamePimp - Have you considered painting the container for your screen? I see this beautiful room, yet all I can stare at is this severely out of place white bar across the right-hand wall. :)

manamal - Please go back to lurking until you learn to post like an adult.

Yea, i got a Pioneer 5070 but im liking this display from what i see in your pictures, do you know whats the largest size they sell for this model?

I've seen it as high as 57"

Nice way to enter the forum as a brand new member , come in and tell everybody what to do along with sending me an insulting PM because I found the Francis comment funny . This is an adult A/V forum so if you are not an adult at least do us the courtesy and try to act like one .


Lighten Up Francis , it's all meant in good fun ;) !


--- Jason


I believe manamal1 is Uptown193 reincarnated. Just ignore the comments.

Based on the title of this thread, I get the impression that people are supposed to post 360 screenshots as well as TV setup. I think we all can enjoy each other's setups and screens without making comments or getting too defensive. Enjoy what others have to share and lighten up...its the internet.

GamePimp - Have you considered painting the container for your screen? I see this beautiful room, yet all I can stare at is this severely out of place white bar across the right-hand wall. :)


Yes , Yes ... as a matter of fact that is one of the things on the TO DO list ( I know , it bugs me too ;) ) . I am actually thinking of covering it with a long valance , just have to decide on the material and the color .

Oh and thanks for the compliment :) .

--- Jason

I dont understand this title to this thread is so, post your xbox 360 screenshots and the tv your using, so thats what peopple are suppose to do here and thats what people want to see. If you want to see anything else start a new thread, not talk about Bose systems or whose tv is bigger or whose tv have better black levels there are thread for that in this site, why cant everyone just post pictures here only. Thanks. I wish I was the thread moderator.


Did somebody call ... "THE WAMBULANCE" :rolleyes:

"Yes , Yes ... as a matter of fact that is one of the things on the TO DO list ( I know , it bugs me too ;) ) . I am actually thinking of covering it with a long valance , just have to decide on the material and the color .

Oh and thanks for the compliment :) ."

It really was meant as a compliment. :) It is a really nice looking room! It just has that one really oddly out of place bit.

I am actually thinking of covering it with a long valance , just have to decide on the material and the color.

--- Jason

Umm, have you ever considered black velvet...:p


Room looks nice but you got to do something about that red couch...:D:D:D

j/k :)

"Yes , Yes ... as a matter of fact that is one of the things on the TO DO list ( I know , it bugs me too ;) ) . I am actually thinking of covering it with a long valance , just have to decide on the material and the color .

Oh and thanks for the compliment :) ."

It really was meant as a compliment. :) It is a really nice looking room! It just has that one really oddly out of place bit.

;) , yeah it will probably be addressed very soon since I am holding an HT meet for our local group on Feb. 10th .

--- Jason

Umm, have you ever considered black velvet...:p


Room looks nice but you got to do something about that red couch...:D:D:D

j/k :)

OH NO , lets not start that again ... LOL :D .

--- Jason

Yea, i got a Pioneer 5070 but im liking this display from what i see in your pictures, do you know whats the largest size they sell for this model?

The largest is 52' which is what you were looking @

i must say, as much as i HATE leather sofa's, i really like this set-up. i'm a minimalist, and that room looks to be the PERFECT size for a small entertainment center, great job. the room i play in is way too big for what i use it for, but it's the only room other than my living room where i have an internet connection, and when i tried XBL via the wireless connector it was HORRIBLE...

Thanks for a honest opinion. I'm open minded so what would you sugest instead. I thought about getting 3 seat HT sofa but still in leather altho in black or dark blue. I'm not thinking about upgrading now but there is always room for improvment. If you can provide few links that would be great.

and i'm just curious, what's going in the 2 empty sleeves on the wall above the sub?

In not sure if you are asking about the wall next to it on the left. If you do, there is a laundry on the other side but in the near future I'll be getting rid of it and open up that area. When I do that it'll iprove the sound quality heaps more and I'll get more space for the back surround as well. Most likely I'll do that during the next christmass break and I'll post the pics before and after of it.

It's highly doubtful that ANY display from ANY manufacturer is going to sit on the throne for 5 years. Your best hope is that a current contender is good enough to survive the next 5 years without you becoming so enamored with whatever comes up that you can avoid upgraditis without too many withdrawals.

Listen very, very carefully to what the salesman tells you at Best Buy...nod your head, and repeat every word...absorb all the words intently while keeping a blank expression...then laugh in his face and walk away. (There is a chance you might get a knowledgable person though*)

*Chance variable = 0.0000001% (+ or - 0.0000001%) :D
LOL. Sounds like something I'll do.

To quickly summarize it. Plasma is the king right now (according to numerous reviews). The Pioneer Kuro beats them all and has routinely been touted as the best display they have ever tested. The Samsung is an extremely close second. If you game non-stop for hours at a time, maybe LCD is better for you since you wouldn't have to worry about IR (even though with the orbiter on the Kuro are really resistant to this). So LCD has no IR worries, but you don't get as good colors (just BARELY less then a Kuro). You can however get lag in an LCD and get motion blur. Off axis is not as good as a Plasma. Other then that they are really close. You would be set for a couple years with either set. Just think about how much gaming do you do at one time without switching games, etc. If it is extreme then maybe LCD. If its not, maybe Pioneer Kuro. You also have to consider price. As pointed out, no set will be on top for 5 years. Heck, Pioneer even topped themselves with their new 9G models at CES this year. Pure blacks, 1/4" thin TV's, etc. Samsung will probably come out with a new line for their LCD that will keep them right there with the Kuro too. Just get something you like now, its the only way to do it.

Its all preference bro. I am enjoying my HDTV just fine. Only regret is that I did not have money for the 52". Easily reduced the amount of regret by moving the HDTV closer.
I'll never make that mistake again. 52" is the starting point.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Seems like the Samsung 5271 will be the new king. IR is still a concern, especially with all night GOW sessions. I love GOW, but I don't want Cole's ugly mug burned into the screen.If anyone can find it lower than $2199, please PM me, thanks. It seems I'm about to begin the Ramen Noodle diet.

Off-topic, but thats pretty lame that uptown got banned IMO. I myself would only be able to take so much of being told "it's just a joke" and having everyone tell me how my set up looks like the entrance to Marios castle. All those posts are still here though, so i guess as long as you add a " it's just a joke" to the end of every topic where you are flaming somebody the mods will let it stay. I'm partial though cause he's a fellow NY'er and a Yankees fan so..

To quickly summarize it. Plasma is the king right now (according to numerous reviews). The Pioneer Kuro beats them all and has routinely been touted as the best display they have ever tested. The Samsung is an extremely close second. If you game non-stop for hours at a time, maybe LCD is better for you since you wouldn't have to worry about IR (even though with the orbiter on the Kuro are really resistant to this). So LCD has no IR worries, but you don't get as good colors (just BARELY less then a Kuro). You can however get lag in an LCD and get motion blur. Off axis is not as good as a Plasma. Other then that they are really close. You would be set for a couple years with either set. Just think about how much gaming do you do at one time without switching games, etc. If it is extreme then maybe LCD. If its not, maybe Pioneer Kuro. You also have to consider price. As pointed out, no set will be on top for 5 years. Heck, Pioneer even topped themselves with their new 9G models at CES this year. Pure blacks, 1/4" thin TV's, etc. Samsung will probably come out with a new line for their LCD that will keep them right there with the Kuro too. Just get something you like now, its the only way to do it.

Nice summary bro.

I think if I had the money I would consider the Kuro. The way this samsung looks though is soooooo coool. Making movies look like video makes you feel like what you are watching is actually happening or has already happened somewhere in the world. Man its crazy cool.

And AMP does wonder for games. For anyone that has not messed with AMP on high for games too much..Do yourself a favor and rent Heavenly sword and put that sucka on high. You aint seen nothing like DIS!

Quick Question, You guys aren't having any issues with the 360 overheating in those confined spaces? Just asking because Im looking for a new TV stand.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3755hs3.jpg

Watch out he's gonna come through your monitor :eek:

Off-topic, but thats pretty lame that uptown got banned IMO. I myself would only be able to take so much of being told "it's just a joke" and having everyone tell me how my set up looks like the entrance to Marios castle. All those posts are still here though, so i guess as long as you add a " it's just a joke" to the end of every topic where you are flaming somebody the mods will let it stay. I'm partial though cause he's a fellow NY'er and a Yankees fan so..

I would agree that it sucks when people get banned and I did not even see all of what happened with Uptown but again this is the internet and sometimes we all can take things a bit too personal , I know I have on here before but the right path is to just let it go and move along (unless somebody is physically threatening you of course and then there are other methods in dealing with people that feel things need to resort to violent behavior , especially now that it is considered a federal felony to do so) . I mean should we really be insulted that people have different taste in consumer electronics , or furniture , or clothes , or anything . We all have different opinions and we all have a right to those opinions but I certainly do agree with the old addage of 'If you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything at all' . Bottom line here is not to take it as a personal insult when people comment about your A/V gear (it's just electronics not your loved ones) , none of us have set-up's that everyone on the planet is going to like . Oh and realize that most people on here mean it if they say that they are just kidding , most of the time it's just in good fun ( I did go back and see many of the posts directed at Uptown's system/room and I would agree that some of them were insulting but most were just light hearted fun and meant no harm ) . I actually liked his set-up and thought it was very original , I guess those of us that liked it should have stated so a little sooner before things got out of control .

After being here at AVS for 7 years now I have seen some really rude behavior but I can say with absolute conviction that 99.99% of the people here are very friendly and just trying to enjoy the hobby , isn't that what brings us all here to begin with .


Best Wishes ,
-- Jason

KCWolfPck ... Very Nice system !!!

Joey C. ... bar none some of the best flat panel screenshots that I have ever seen !

-- Jason

Pretty sure Uptown was only suspended for a couple days. I don't see why he needed to make a new account. Couldn't he wait?

Pretty sure Uptown was only suspended for a couple days. I don't see why he needed to make a new account. Couldn't he wait?

Well if anything that is a testament of how great of a site AVS is , I know I would be pretty bummed if I got banned . Please no more speculation and no more discussion , let's let it go and move on so that the thread can get back on track and we can all enjoy it :D .

-- Jason

Well said Pimp.

BTW, which tv comes closest to this? j/k:D
http://xboxer.tv/Delta_01.1.jpg
Too bad it's not an actual screenshot! This picture makes me wish....and drool!

Here is my setup and some not so good screenshots before calibration using a DSLR that I am trying to learn how to use.

BTW the two shelves that are flanking the fireplace I made with the help of my wife who designed them.
Sorry about the usb cable in the pic. I was rocking out on the drums...
You can easily tell who got which set of shelves to decorate... LOL
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2203910600_3e670f50c8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/2203909862_c07e5fc487_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2212/2203910230_cb105d63d8_b.jpg

^You have a black HD DVD add-on?

Yeah I painted it... I also have an elite but it died so that is my rental Xbox..

Here is some better shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2203211935_aee0a6e3aa.jpg

Is that Ace Combat? if so wow that looks amazing.

Is that Ace Combat? if so wow that looks amazing.

Yeah it is.. My brother got me the whole flight stick combo for X-Mas. It is alot of fun.... That was actual game play and it was a pain to get that shot....

Is that Ace Combat? if so wow that looks amazing.

Ace Combat VI is absolutely jaw-droppingly, over-the-top amazing. I saw the ad in Playboy that had 4 pics where it said, "One of these images is real, the other 3 are the game. Pick the real one." None of my firends got it right. I only got it correct because I'd played it already and didn't recognize the real shot.

You can easily tell who got which set of shelves to decorate... LOL
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2203910600_3e670f50c8_b.jpg

That's hilarious! At the same time, that's what marital compromise is all about.

His and Her home theater...it could happen to anyone. I have avoided any wife interference so far but it will happen at some point.

The 95D looks great Switch42. That Ace Combat 6 screen is amazing.

Those shelves are really well done, switch42! Damn good job! The only thing I would personally change is to wall mount those 3 front speakers. That would be sexy. :)

I'm always in this thread, just don't have a camera. Decided to take out my phone and give it a shot. First are the pics of our living room, we have a Toshiba 50HM66 DLP, it's Beautiful with HD picture, but 360 games get lots of jags.

An OU game from a long time ago, and yes i know UT lost.
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3646/image015pg5.jpg

A better shot of what we actually see when seated.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4318/image051nw9.jpg

And here's what i play on in my room, a 20 inch BENQ monitor that makes 360 games great. Now if only MS would put out a fix for those 16:10 everything would be better.
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6148/image054ea8.jpg

It's also hooked up DVI to my computer, the big black thing next to it is the sub from the 2.1
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6134/image055se8.jpg

Sniper Scope COD4 2 pics, pics don't do it justice, it's a camera phone 1.3 mp.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8117/image059vx8.jpg
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6958/image060wf9.jpg

Resize Your Pics So They Don't Screw Up The Boards Plz.

I'm Lazy And Hate Scolling.

^^ HAHA i'm on the same monitor :D

I love this monitor, granted it's the only HD monitor i've had, but it's beautiful with the games.

"Resize Your Pics So They Don't Screw Up The Boards Plz."

One might recommend that you get a monitor that doesn't suck! :)

Haha, no dude it's fine. He's right i always hate having pics that are too big, i'll work on editing the post so it looks better.

Edit: Ok now it looks better.

Hey kingcarcas, if you have changed your settings on your monitor (calibrated) and you think it looks good send me your settings in a PM, i can't find that sweet spot with the brightness and contrast.

Well its not like yours are the only pics that are too big.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360001.jpg
360 logo.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360002.jpg
dashboard.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360003.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360004.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360005.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360006.jpg
COD4.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360007.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360008.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/gamefanatic/Setup/360009.jpg
Mass Effect.

More Samsung
LNT4671F!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3705ug8.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3717db0.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3727cf3.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3749zs6.jpg



wow
Joey Cusack, you probably posted the best looking pics on this thread since cedclark a few months back with his Sony LCD RPTV!

OH NO , lets not start that again ... LOL :D .

--- Jason

now that one of those immature posters has been banned, feel like i can comment here freely again lol

DaGamePimp, love your setup. oddly enough i dont mind the red couch for some reason and actually digg it. I think it looks very bold and punctuates the room. perhaps if you add a couple additional red decorations or small accessories in the room it wont stand out so much but i'd be very happy with a setup like that. very nicely done.

What equipment are you running in there? what proj and screen? sorry if you've answered before, i'm too lazy to scroll back :P I'm running an optoma hd70 on a 115" no name richvision electric screen. Dont you just love projectors? HD at this large size is just mindblowing. Although i do love other setups here with their samsung, sony and pioneer lcds and plasmas. I think the fidelity in detail and image quality these displays are putting out are amazing.

More Samsung
LNT4671F!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3705ug8.jpg



Joey Cusack, just wondering what movie is this from? Apokalypto (sp?) in HD?

great shots btw. your images have such detail they look like 3d here. cant imagine how real your set looks like in person.

DaGamePimp, love your setup. oddly enough i dont mind the red couch for some reason and actually digg it. I think it looks very bold and punctuates the room. perhaps if you add a couple additional red decorations or small accessories in the room it wont stand out so much but i'd be very happy with a setup like that. very nicely done.

What equipment are you running in there? what proj and screen? sorry if you've answered before, i'm too lazy to scroll back :P I'm running an optoma hd70 on a 115" no name richvision electric screen. Dont you just love projectors? HD at this large size is just mindblowing. Although i do love other setups here with their samsung, sony and pioneer lcds and plasmas. I think the fidelity in detail and image quality these displays are putting out are amazing.

Thanks , the red couch comment from smithfarmer was a joke because there was another 'redish' couch in this thread that people were poking fun at a while back ;) . This couch is something that my wife saw and just had to have it , when it ends up in the dedicated HT (bat cave) then it won't look so out of place . But yeah we like it , it's very modern looking as the whole couch is rounded everywhere . I really wanted the full leather sectional with the built in dual recliners but she had to have this red couch and I like to see her happy . Honestly no pictures seem to truly capture the correct color of this couch , they all either come out way too red or very faded , it is an odd red tone (not very common) , in a darker room it almost looks like a burgandy color . There are some other redish accents behind where the picture does not show , we have some framed movie posters that have the same red tones in them . I was considering doing the valance to cover the screen case in a similar color but cannot make up my mind to match the couch or match the black velvet drapes .

I am running an ISF'd Mitsubishi HC3000u DLP , screen is a 120" DaLite HiPower model C , Denon 887 7.1 receiver , Boston Acoustics VR series speakers (7 channel) , CV 15" powered sub (.1) , Belkin PureAV power center , Toshiba A3 HD DVD player , Yamaha SACD/DVD-Audio player , Sony PS3 , Xbox 360 , Nintendo Wii .

Yeah there is nothing like a projector , I have other HDtv's and they all pale in comparison to the experience of watching HD movies at home on a 120" screen ( I could never go back to only viewing on a TV , even those 73" monster HDtv's from Mitsubishi are no comparison) . Which is not to say that I wouldn't luv to own a Pio Kuro or 71 series Sammy but at those prices , for something in the 60" range , I can buy a kick a$$ 1080p front projector and an even bigger screen :D .


Best Wishes ,
--- Jason

Yeah I painted it... I also have an elite but it died so that is my rental Xbox..

Here is some better shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2203211935_aee0a6e3aa.jpg

Nice! :D
Not that your Elite died... :(

now that one of those immature posters has been banned, feel like i can comment here freely again lol

DaGamePimp, love your setup. oddly enough i dont mind the red couch for some reason and actually digg it. I think it looks very bold and punctuates the room. perhaps if you add a couple additional red decorations or small accessories in the room it wont stand out so much but i'd be very happy with a setup like that. very nicely done.

What equipment are you running in there? what proj and screen? sorry if you've answered before, i'm too lazy to scroll back :P I'm running an optoma hd70 on a 115" no name richvision electric screen. Dont you just love projectors? HD at this large size is just mindblowing. Although i do love other setups here with their samsung, sony and pioneer lcds and plasmas. I think the fidelity in detail and image quality these displays are putting out are amazing.

Hey man calling him immature doesnt make you much better. Lets stop with the name calling, or the mods will be visiting you as well.

wow
Joey Cusack, you probably posted the best looking pics on this thread since cedclark a few months back with his Sony LCD RPTV!

Joey Cusack, just wondering what movie is this from? Apokalypto (sp?) in HD?

great shots btw. your images have such detail they look like 3d here. cant imagine how real your set looks like in person.

Apocalypto on Blu-ray.

Guys just a reminder these are not my pictures they are a guys on Teamxbox forums. True, we do have the same exact HDTV and size and same exact settings so they are identical.

Just not gonna take credit for pics not my own.

Here are some more shots that I did this morning....
Sorry the last one is a bit blurry...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2206864100_c6f28d382e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2206864992_6a96497ea4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/2206866052_ed225525bb_b.jpg

wow
Joey Cusack, you probably posted the best looking pics on this thread since cedclark a few months back with his Sony LCD RPTV!

No offense or anything to anyone but I bet the camera has ALOT to do with how the pictures look compared to IRL.

Thanks , the red couch comment from smithfarmer was a joke because there was another 'redish' couch in this thread that people were poking fun at a while back ;) . This couch is something that my wife saw and just had to have it , when it ends up in the dedicated HT (bat cave) then it won't look so out of place . But yeah we like it , it's very modern looking as the whole couch is rounded everywhere . I really wanted the full leather sectional with the built in dual recliners but she had to have this red couch and I like to see her happy . Honestly no pictures seem to truly capture the correct color of this couch , they all either come out way too red or very faded , it is an odd red tone (not very common) , in a darker room it almost looks like a burgandy color . There are some other redish accents behind where the picture does not show , we have some framed movie posters that have the same red tones in them . I was considering doing the valance to cover the screen case in a similar color but cannot make up my mind to match the couch or match the black velvet drapes .

thats cool. your wife has good taste - at least she didnt pick a floral pattern ;) Yes, i like the lines of the couch too, very modern as you said. Is it very comfortable tho? I've sat in couches that were very nice to look at but not the same experience when sitting in them; form sacrificing funcitonality :P

I'd probably go with a black valance to cover the screen housing. I know i wouldnt want any colors close to my screen to distract me, but thats just me. do you have anything behind the screen when it is up or do you leave it down all the time. I built my 1st screen out of a thinn sheet of mdf and wood border and loved the experience. there are tons of threads going here that got me into the project and i loved the experience; it was very rewarding. but as i didnt have a dedicated theatre room, the screen kind of took up too much of basement space that i am in, and i didnt want that, so i went with a retractable. It does its job but i notice rolls occurring in the material. eh, what can you do? its remote controlled motorized and does its job and doesn't detract from the room when not in use and was only 175bills from ebay ;)

is that the original look of the room or did you guys renovate? technically that would be considered a family room?

I am running an ISF'd Mitsubishi HC3000u DLP , screen is a 120" DaLite HiPower model C , Denon 887 7.1 receiver , Boston Acoustics VR series speakers (7 channel) , CV 15" powered sub (.1) , Belkin power center , Toshiba A3 HD DVD player , Yamaha SACD/DVD-Audio player , Sony PS3 , Xbox 360 , Nintendo Wii .
wow man. very sweat setup. isf callibrated hc3000? damn. so is the proj calibrated individually for each source (ps3, 360, wii, hddvd)?


Yeah there is nothing like a projector , I have other HDtv's and they all pale in comparison to the experience of watching HD movies at home on a 120" screen ( I could never go back to only viewing on a TV , even those 73" monster HDtv's from Mitsubishi are no comparison) . Which is not to say that I wouldn't luv to own a Pio Kuro or 71 series Sammy but at those prices , for something in the 60" range , I can buy a kick a$$ 1080p front projector and an even bigger screen :D
I hear you. does gaming at that size get you sick ever? I know i've turned a couple weak stomachs that came over to play burnout or halo on the big screen. ;)

very cool

Hey man calling him immature doesnt make you much better. Lets stop with the name calling, or the mods will be visiting you as well.

too true.

my bad.

No offense or anything to anyone but I bet the camera has ALOT to do with how the pictures look compared to IRL.

Ummm...of course the camera has a lot to do with it. It's a picture! ;)

The funny thing about this thread is how some people seem to take away something great about the TVs PQ, which is different from taking a quality photo.

That said, there are some GREAT photogs here posting screenshots! I have tried to get my camera to capture the images off my setup and the camera and my skills just can't get to the level of quality I've seen in this thread.

Hats off to the good photos on this thread!

Apocalypto on Blu-ray.

Guys just a reminder these are not my pictures they are a guys on Teamxbox forums. True, we do have the same exact HDTV and size and same exact settings so they are identical.

Just not gonna take credit for pics not my own.

thats cool. that set puts out amazing detail still. do you often get the feeling you are looking through a window when watching the right hd source?

Ummm...of course the camera has a lot to do with it. It's a picture! ;)

The funny thing about this thread is how some people seem to take away something great about the TVs PQ, which is different from taking a quality photo.

That said, there are some GREAT photogs here posting screenshots! I have tried to get my camera to capture the images off my setup and the camera and my skills just can't get to the level of quality I've seen in this thread.

Hats off to the good photos on this thread!

When I took my photos of COD4, since it has no video playback and pausing the game makes the screen go dark, I set the camera (Nikon D80) up on a tripod behind me. I set everything up (exposure, etc...) and then used my IR remote trigger to take the pictures while I was playing the game. :)

No offense or anything to anyone but I bet the camera has ALOT to do with how the pictures look compared to IRL.

its actually quite hard to take a decent photo of a tv displaying an image and have it look good. so if it looks fantastic here, it can be breathtaking in person. of course because the image is so much smaller it also hides imperfections that you might notice in person. I am still floored by how incredible some people's pics come out though.

No offense or anything to anyone but I bet the camera has ALOT to do with how the pictures look compared to IRL.

Ummm...of course the camera has a lot to do with it. It's a picture! ;)

The funny thing about this thread is how some people seem to take away something great about the TVs PQ, which is different from taking a quality photo.

That said, there are some GREAT photogs here posting screenshots! I have tried to get my camera to capture the images off my setup and the camera and my skills just can't get to the level of quality I've seen in this thread.

Hats off to the good photos on this thread!

thats cool. that set puts out amazing detail still. do you often get the feeling you are looking through a window when watching the right hd source?

its actually quite hard to take a decent photo of a tv displaying an image and have it look good. so if it looks fantastic here, it can be breathtaking in person. of course because the image is so much smaller it also hides imperfections that you might notice in person. I am still floored by how incredible some people's pics come out though.

Yes I get the feeling I am looking out the window.

I am glad you guys brought up the issue of PQ compared when seeing it IRL or just through a picture. TAPOUT takes great pictures no doubt, but I can tell you that in person the HDTV looks about 30% better maybe more.

Its insane!

I don't know... I just know there is alot of faults the camera is not showing which degrades PQ. Such as jaggies.

I don't know... I just know there is alot of faults the camera is not showing which degrades PQ. Such as jaggies.

I have only noticed jaggies not seen in pics once....thats on NBA 2K8. As I hear though NBA 2K8 just has jaggies like that. Hopefully next year they will clear that up. Less jaggies makes things more real.

thats cool. your wife has good taste - at least she didnt pick a floral pattern ;) Yes, i like the lines of the couch too, very modern as you said. Is it very comfortable tho? I've sat in couches that were very nice to look at but not the same experience when sitting in them; form sacrificing funcitonality :P

Yeah she must have good taste , she's with me ( hehe :rolleyes: ) . The couch is actually very comfortable as well , I will not buy something that isn't no matter how nice it looks .


I'd probably go with a black valance to cover the screen housing. I know i wouldnt want any colors close to my screen to distract me, but thats just me. do you have anything behind the screen when it is up or do you leave it down all the time. I built my 1st screen out of a thinn sheet of mdf and wood border and loved the experience. there are tons of threads going here that got me into the project and i loved the experience; it was very rewarding. but as i didnt have a dedicated theatre room, the screen kind of took up too much of basement space that i am in, and i didnt want that, so i went with a retractable. It does its job but i notice rolls occurring in the material. eh, what can you do? its remote controlled motorized and does its job and doesn't detract from the room when not in use and was only 175bills from ebay ;)


Yeah it will probably be the black velvet valance once I can find it , the screen has a good deal of drop on it though so any dark color would fade into the blackness once the lights are out ;) . There is nothing behind the screen but a painted wall (we leave it down 24/7) . I was going to hang the screen out a bit and put our LCD flat panel behind it but that was not happening with the current PJ as I could not get enough throw/zoom to fill the 120" screen . One of the better features of the DaLite HiPower material is that once the light hits it you do not see any waves at all , they vanish (and yeah mine does have some waves in it) .


is that the original look of the room or did you guys renovate? technically that would be considered a family room?

It is the original room other than paint work and it is a family/living room .


wow man. very sweat setup. isf callibrated hc3000? damn. so is the proj calibrated individually for each source (ps3, 360, wii, hddvd)?

Yes, each source has it's own calibration set in the memory .



I hear you. does gaming at that size get you sick ever? I know i've turned a couple weak stomachs that came over to play burnout or halo on the big screen. ;)

Yes I have been slightly sick several times from playing , only with certain shooters though . The last game that made me really sick was Doom3 , could not play that one for more than about 15-20 minutes at a time . Burnout and Halo don't bother me a bit though .


very cool


Thanks ;)

I have only noticed jaggies not seen in pics once....thats on NBA 2K8. As I hear though NBA 2K8 just has jaggies like that. Hopefully next year they will clear that up. Less jaggies makes things more real.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the better the TV the more faults it will show in the picture? There is no denying Halo 3 is full of jaggies!

"Correct me if I'm wrong but the better the TV the more faults it will show in the picture?"

The other way to think is that a good TV will show you what is actually in the signal, instead of a processed aproximation of said signal. :) While Halo 3 is full of aliasing, the even lower resolution Call Of Duty 4 is not. Alot of that is simple art direction of color palet choices.

Hmm well you may not be completely wrong then... I played with my TV settings as per what others have found good with this particular TV and wow what a difference. When I sit farther back from my normal 3-4 ft playing games I notice hardly any jaggies. I also figured out I had my TV on STRETCH mode instead of Dot by Dot. This messed with things making them look blurrier and more jaggies. Wow now I want to make things look even better by properly calibrating it but I dont know how ?!

As you guys know I own a 46" LCD and I am looking for a stylish way of setting it and my components(360,PS3,receiver...etc) up. I want something that will have my TV standing just as high above the ground as in this picture here. Don't mind the mess. I have it set up differently and my PS3 and 360 are also on stands now.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/Personal/yessuh037.jpg

As I was saying something that has my TV that high above the ground and has a MINIMUM of 3 shelves going neatly straight up. Something like this below only at the top a shelf to stand my TV.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=4254988&type=product&id=1051384792286

Can you guys give me some ideas. I want to be a wire management ninja and have this stuff looking a whole lot more neat. even though I have already made lots of adjustments. if I am gonna have a HD receiver and then a bose HT system I gotta make things neat and make some room in a stylish way.

Suggestions? and pictures if possible. Remember going for clean and sexy.

Also what do you guys think of wall mounting and what would be the best (black...has to match) wall mount for my room. That way I could just use a simble 3 or 4 shelf media center thingy or whatever for my components. Btw guys how do you make it so it looks like there are NO cables connected to your tv when its wall mounted? that would be so neat if I could do that.

EDIT: I don't use that quilt anymore so don't make fun of the roses. I got a Bedset that matches with the TV.

^ Wow i'd really be scared that desk was going to collapse :eek:

Samsung 1080p 120hz LCD LNT4671F!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3321jo9.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3268zb0.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3242kn6.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img2911rf2.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img2907xf5.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img2877ht7.jpg

These shots aren't even fair! The 71 is too much!
The most important factor in my decision is size, so, I'm upgrading to the HL-T6187s. But these pics will always be on my mind.....unless the 6187 surprises the hell out of me. 120hz is a nice feature also (especially for gaming and sports), but all of the tech talk about blacks I never understood. I once was blind and now I see. This set is mah-va-lus! :)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/Morkelebphotobucket/100_0132small.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/Morkelebphotobucket/100_0119small.jpg
60" XBR2
is your set calibrated?

"Resize Your Pics So They Don't Screw Up The Boards Plz."

One might recommend that you get a monitor that doesn't suck! :)

Pretty sure the quality of my monitor and people posting oversized pictures have nothing to do with one another.

You are a brilliant and insightful scientist though, I'll give you that.

Time to put an image on that screen instead of just show us pics of your equipment!

Ok, I finally found a setting that takes some decent pictures. The pics still don't seems to have the punchiness as the actual image, but I won't let that stop me from posting some screenies:

XBox 360 Dashboard:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1419.jpg

Dashboard with me in front of it for perspective (I'm 6' tall and standing about 2 feet from the screen (can't get closer because of the component rack.)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1436.jpg

Ace Combat 6 Pics (From Demo):
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1423.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1425.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1431.jpg

Pirates on Blu-Ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1437.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1450.jpg

Island Fever 4 Trailer on Blu-ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1446.jpg

Babysitters Trailer on Blu-ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1442.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1445.jpg



There are many more screen shots in my "Screen Shots" sub-folder on Photobucket. Here is the link if you want to see more. (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/)

Oh yeah, I also got 1 more LED for behind the center speaker. Here are the results:

All Blue:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1460.jpg

Yellow and Red:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1461.jpg

Blue and Green:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1462.jpg

WOW.....someone has some dough :( thats amazing. Im currently working on finishing my HT in my basement, would love it if it turned out that nice.

Damn KCwolfpck, that's sick.

How much are those LEDs? I dont care about one that changes color if its alot cheaper. One would really look good behind my stuff.

Wow now I want to make things look even better by properly calibrating it but I dont know how ?!

http://www.ovationmultimedia.com/avia.html

Sweet. Porn in HD. Haha.

is your set calibrated?

No, I want to have it done professionally as I hear great things from this set once done. I have made some convergence adjustments on the HDMI input using Hnet's test pattern but that is it. The 360 is hooked up via component so I have not made any service menu adjustments on that input. Is something looking off? I was hoping for some input good or bad after I posted my pics but so far your it.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/Personal/yessuh037.jpg


No wonder you're using someone else's screenshots! :p And take those stickers off the tv!!

Spyder, can you buy that in stores? Or something similar?

kcwolfpck - amazing setup. did you walk into magnolia and just start pointing? lol. what projector do you have by the way?

kcwolfpck - amazing setup. did you walk into magnolia and just start pointing? lol. what projector do you have by the way?



Thanks. The projector is a Panny PT-AE2000U. I didn''t buy everything at once. I've been gradually upgrading for over a decade.

More from LNT4671F!

Resident Evil Extinction.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3957if0.jpg

The Club Demo

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3972ds6.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3974jh1.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3978mz8.jpg

Madden 08

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img4017wy6.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img4044jb5.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img4049df0.jpg

NYG at GB Championship Playoffs

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img4024kk5.jpg

UT3
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img2846xm8.jpg

And this shot of Gears again because I love the detail so much!!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img1241bo3.jpg

Spyder, can you buy that in stores? Or something similar?

Avia might be available in some B&M stores like Best Buy, but I've never looked for it there, as they would likely mark it up to 3X normal price. More likely, they won't sell it, as they want to charge you $150+ to "calibrate" your TV themselves. You can get it on trustworthy sites like Amazon for around $30.

If that's too much, you can use the THX Optimizer on discs like The Incredibles, though the quality of these "calibrators" can vary to some degree. Nowhere near as thorough, but better than nothing.

Items "similar" to Avia? Lots out there, but...

KCwolfpck, what theme are you running in your XBL Dashboard?

Keep 'em coming, Joey!

KCwolfpck, what theme are you running in your XBL Dashboard?

Rock Band

Here's some on my Sharp 32D62U

COD4
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8224/cod1md1.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/6917/cod2je4.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5020/cod33ma3.jpg

Dashboard
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9977/dashgg5.jpg

Didn't feel the need to post pics of my setup. Nothing special just a bedroom setup.
Also my camera is pretty crappy and I couldn't get the settings just right on it.

Dashboard
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/9977/dashgg5.jpg

.

Is that Vida?

oh thats vida alright

Joey - Do you have any ghosting issues with that set? I've read about the dreaded "triple-ball effect" and really that's the only thing keeping me from buying an LCD (I currently have a plasma).

Joey - Do you have any ghosting issues with that set? I've read about the dreaded "triple-ball effect" and really that's the only thing keeping me from buying an LCD (I currently have a plasma).

Only thing I noticed so far is vapors. I have not seen TBE...ever.

TBE is very overrated and ppl fail to see that ALL issues regarding this flat panel are ONLY EVER noticed through the use of AMP. with my HDTv with firmware 1009 I have never noticed TBE and I always have AMP on high for everything. I don't have a HD-DVd player though. Just a PS3 with blu-ray.

The ONLy source where I have turned AMP off is when watching SD content via regular cable.

...I always have AMP on high for everything...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Ok, I finally found a setting that takes some decent pictures. The pics still don't seems to have the punchiness as the actual image, but I won't let that stop me from posting some screenies:

XBox 360 Dashboard:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1419.jpg

Dashboard with me in front of it for perspective (I'm 6' tall and standing about 2 feet from the screen (can't get closer because of the component rack.)
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1436.jpg

Ace Combat 6 Pics (From Demo):
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1423.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1425.jpg
.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1431.jpg

Pirates on Blu-Ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1437.jpg
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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1450.jpg

Island Fever 4 Trailer on Blu-ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1446.jpg

Babysitters Trailer on Blu-ray:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1442.jpg
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http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/CIMG1445.jpg



There are many more screen shots in my "Screen Shots" sub-folder on Photobucket. Here is the link if you want to see more. (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/)



I found a better setting and took new pics. These have a lot more pop. I overwrote the files on my hosting site so I would just have to bump my previous post. All the pics above are new.

Again, I also added many more screen shots in my "Screen Shots" sub-folder on Photobucket. Here is the link if you want to see more. (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/)[/QUOTE]

HA! I beat you by 8 inches ;)

Now you only have 25" to go. Sony VPL-VW50 on 133" DaLite Hi-Power:

http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/slides/IMG_2123.jpg

;)

some pics of PGR4 off my dell 2005wfp

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2200/79867632qj1.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/397/68928113iq9.jpg
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1120/43359027zh3.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5738/33381450oo3.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7651/30228755uu2.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3976/57664447ji2.jpg
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/403/20125461ui2.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/7522/40705402yd6.jpg

Here is the link if you want to see more. (http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/Screen%20Shots/)

Thanks for reminding me just how damn good Bioshock looks!

Now you only have 25" to go. Sony VPL-VW50 on 133" DaLite Hi-Power:

http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/slides/IMG_2123.jpg

;)

Always someone has bigger or better haha, at least we have the same projector.

Like you setup, I always have loved to look of red and black together.

the red couch strikes again! Where's uptown?

Holy smokes. For a pc monitor those look great! Is that using dvi or vga?

some pics of PGR4 off my dell 2005wfp

the red couch strikes again! Where's uptown?

I'm pretty sure he was the one that was suspended, I told him to stop with all those fighting words and rude remarks.

the red couch strikes again! Where's uptown?

Does he not like red couches? I have one too :D

Now you only have 25" to go. Sony VPL-VW50 on 133" DaLite Hi-Power:

http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/slides/IMG_2123.jpg

;)

very impressive. can we see some shots of footage from the pj?

the red couch strikes again! Where's uptown?

DOH! Called out.

Now I'll have to get me a slip-cover! ;)

very impressive. can we see some shots of footage from the pj?

You know, I'll have to take some... I'll see if I can snag in the next day or two.

Oh yeah, I also got 1 more LED for behind the center speaker. Here are the results:

All Blue:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1460.jpg

Yellow and Red:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1461.jpg

Blue and Green:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j166/KCWolfPck/LED%20Backlighting/CIMG1462.jpg

How do you hook those up to work? I want to buy one the one I saw at Ikea's website doesn't seem to have a plug that you plug into a wall.
Here it is. Is this what you have? http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119407

The kit from Ikea does plug into the wall .

What I cannot understand (and no offense to anyone that uses them as it is certainly your right to do so) is why would you want glowing LED's in an HT setting . I mean they obviously will not be in use while watching anything (am I over analyzing it) , is it simply to look cool when everything is not in use ? It just reminds me of having to have a blacklight in my bedroom when I was a kid . I mean to me KCWolfPck's system looks fantastic all on its own and the LED's sort of lessen the look of what is a very nice system . Again I mean no offense , just grasping the logic behind the LED's , but then I guess there does not need to be any logic because it's all about personal choice :) .

* I do have to admit that I like the all Blue however , it makes for a nice picture ;) *

** Oh I guess I did not consider that it could be used as mood lighting , that makes perfect sense **


--- Jason

Kicks...yes, that is the link to the product I have and they do plug into a regular wall socket.

DaGamePimp.....you're right, they wouldn't be used during viewing. I like to do a lot of audio listening and the effect of having the LEDs slowly fade to different colors is pretty relaxing and does add a lot to the mood and the enjoyment of listening. Yeah...they aren't necessary, but I think they are cool. Especially w/ Martin Logans as the backlight accents the speaker's transparency. They certainly aren't for everyone.

DaGamePimp.....you're right, they wouldn't be used during viewing. I like to do a lot of audio listening and the effect of having the LEDs slowly fade to different colors is pretty relaxing and does add a lot to the mood and the enjoyment of listening. Yeah...they aren't necessary, but I think they are cool. Especially w/ Martin Logans as the backlight accents the speaker's transparency. They certainly aren't for everyone.

Yep , makes perfect sense for mood lighting and something that I had not considered at first glance .

To quote Mater (from Cars) : great for use when "gettn' Cozy at the Cone" ;) .

--- Jason

I can just imagine a Dark Side of the Moon SACD session with your setup. :cool:

KC, that LED lighting looks absolutely beautiful. :)

Now you only have 25" to go. Sony VPL-VW50 on 133" DaLite Hi-Power:

http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/slides/IMG_2123.jpg

;)

Uh Oh , more red furniture ... look out :D .

Awesome HT by the way !

--- Jason

Holy smokes. For a pc monitor those look great! Is that using dvi or vga?

vga

meh.....im not feeling the theater room from scaesare.

Obviously hard to tell from a simple picture, but it just looks kind of.....low budget.

and the ugly red seats really kind of look out of place.


and what is that in front of the screen and the A/V cabinets? Looks like he spraypainted some mdf board flat black and hoped it would look halfway decent in the dark.

antwon412 ,

I seriously hope that you are being sarcastic otherwise that was a very rude post .

And since when do red seats look out of place in a red and black room ...

--- Jason

meh.....im not feeling the theater room from scaesare.

Obviously hard to tell from a simple picture, but it just looks kind of.....low budget.

and the ugly red seats really kind of look out of place.


and what is that in front of the screen and the A/V cabinets? Looks like he spraypainted some mdf board flat black and hoped it would look halfway decent in the dark.

I think it looks badass. Where are the links to your theater?

meh.....im not feeling the theater room from scaesare.

Obviously hard to tell from a simple picture, but it just looks kind of.....low budget.

and the ugly red seats really kind of look out of place.


and what is that in front of the screen and the A/V cabinets? Looks like he spraypainted some mdf board flat black and hoped it would look halfway decent in the dark.

On the contrary, I think it probably looks more expensive then it really is.

am i not allowed to have an opinion?

all i see is that he posted what equipment he says he has and a screen. we have no idea what he actually has. he didnt even post a screenshot. just a pic of a screen on a wall.

meh.....im not feeling the theater room from scaesare.

Obviously hard to tell from a simple picture, but it just looks kind of.....low budget.

and the ugly red seats really kind of look out of place.


and what is that in front of the screen and the A/V cabinets? Looks like he spraypainted some mdf board flat black and hoped it would look halfway decent in the dark.

Wow.

Generally people have been positive about it. I know it's not the most tricked out theater around, but I thought the room turned out pretty good, considering my $1800 budget (not including furniture or equipment).

But I apprecate the feedback.

I guess everybody here really hates red seats, huh.

antwon412, do you have sme suggestions for what maybe i could do with the black front you mentioned and maybe what I could to to make the red seats not stand out too much?

Oh, and here are some pics of the construction/rest of the area if you have any more suggestions: http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/



Thanks!

am i not allowed to have an opinion?

all i see is that he posted what equipment he says he has and a screen. we have no idea what he actually has. he didnt even post a screenshot. just a pic of a screen on a wall.

Wow, I tried to take the first post constructively. Now yer coming on pretty strong...

Let's see what you have then, Chief.

$1800?

whatever man. I spent more then that on my setup.

I dont have any pics right now but i can get some.

I have a samsung 32" 720p and a bose soundwave right below it. And at night I use some tritton x3 wireless headphones. It looks and sounds amazing.

I guess you have a projector. I know that they pretty much pale in comparison compared to an LCD. And for only $1800, it must be maybe only a 480p unit.

If you want, Pm me, and maybe I can get you some tips on how to upgrade your equpment a little bit. You can usually get some real high end stuff from Best BUy for a decent price. You might want to check them out.

I have a samsung 32" 720p and a bose soundwave right below it...

This is not going to end well...

Guys , Ignore him , he's being sarcastic and looking for some attention (or he's trying to make a point and going about it in the wrong way) .

--- Jason

This is not going to end well...


:p:p:p:p

Guys , Ignore him , he's being sarcastic and looking for some attention (or he's trying to make a point and going about it in the wrong way) .

--- Jason

Yup! If he took the time to read scaesare's construction thread he might realize his errors in judgement.

Guys , Ignore him , he's being sarcastic and looking for some attention (or he's trying to make a point and going about it in the wrong way) .

--- Jason

That doesn't sound very sarcastic and is quite rude. There is a positive way to be constructive...such as having that conversation via PM and away from the forum.

But to each his own. I'm sure the mods won't be far behind if more of the same sort of post appears.

Oh, and here are some pics of the construction/rest of the area if you have any more suggestions: http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/



Thanks!

Dude, those were some good pictures.

I really liked the bar setup! Nice job. Oh those look like poker chips nestled in the wall on the bar...am I right? Where's the poker table, or did I miss that?!

Goob well done!

$1800?

whatever man. I spent more then that on my setup.



Duuuur thats what he spent on the room. If you look at the top left corner of the picture you can see a 1080p SXRD projector hanging from the ceiling, which throws a MUCH better and bigger picture than anything you have I bet.

I'm a little puzzled. Scaesare's HT is awesome. Why not just ban the troll? AVS has always been a pretty safe and fun place to share your enthusiasm for HTs.. but instigators like this can ruin that if we let them.

:(

More Samsung
LNT4671F!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/TheLastName/1080p%20120hz%20LCD/img3755hs3.jpg

Just pulled the trigger on the 5271! I went to BB today and was floored. Watching "Invincible" on the screen, with Auto Motion Plus on, was like watching a live broadcast through a moniter! It does seem kinda unnatural, only because it dosen't look like a movie, but more like live action. Not to mention the awesome picture! This set is amazing! Can't wait!!!;):p:cool:
DLP vs. Sammy LCD-no contest!

$1800?

whatever man. I spent more then that on my setup.

I dont have any pics right now but i can get some.

I have a samsung 32" 720p and a bose soundwave right below it. And at night I use some tritton x3 wireless headphones. It looks and sounds amazing.

I guess you have a projector. I know that they pretty much pale in comparison compared to an LCD. And for only $1800, it must be maybe only a 480p unit.

If you want, Pm me, and maybe I can get you some tips on how to upgrade your equpment a little bit. You can usually get some real high end stuff from Best BUy for a decent price. You might want to check them out.

Why in the hell are you bragging about how much you spent on a HT bro? Sure you have an opinion, but to say it like that? Grow up man. There's no need need for you to give tips to anyone in here. I really don't know what is going through your mind when you're posting ridiculously rude comments like that, get a life.

Damn, Antwon he said not including gear. Give it a break man

scaesare - Please ignore Antwon, there is obviously something very wrong with the kid. :) The room has a very nice feel to it. Good job!

Oh, and I'm a fellow red couch owner. :)

If you want, Pm me, and maybe I can get you some tips on how to upgrade your equpment a little bit. You can usually get some real high end stuff from Best BUy for a decent price. You might want to check them out.

The only thing that needs to be upgraded here is your attitude.....ya smartass!

FYI, Best Buy is not considered to be a high end store.

You can't possibly be serious here with your comments here are you?



Hey scaesare, I think your home theater looks amazing and definitely a great job! Anyone here would be proud to have it! ( negative comments from others is usually because of jealousy)

Thanks for sharing your pics!

I have a samsung 32" 720p and a bose soundwave right below it. And at night I use some tritton x3 wireless headphones. It looks and sounds amazing.


Wow........

Like I said let's all ignore his posts and move on , he's probably sitting back right now watching all the responses and laughing at the frenzy he stirred up .

--- Jason

Uh Oh , more red furniture ... look out :D .

Awesome HT by the way !

--- Jason

Hey thanks! Your setup is very nice as well.

Mebbe I'll Photo-chop the couch so Uptown doesn't dis me should he return...

;-)

:confused: Wow. What a bunch of losers you all are compared to me.

I have an uber-cool Sonya (the Sanyo was too expensive) boombox under a phenomenal 13" Ajax (again, the Apex was too much) black and white TV and a super-radical Mgnavox Odyssey game console that all cost way more than $1800. :cool:

Oh, and my couch isn't red. It's a bunch of sexy blue milk crates.
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This thread is a hoot. :)

$1800?

whatever man. I spent more then that on my setup.

I dont have any pics right now but i can get some.

I have a samsung 32" 720p and a bose soundwave right below it. And at night I use some tritton x3 wireless headphones. It looks and sounds amazing.

I guess you have a projector. I know that they pretty much pale in comparison compared to an LCD. And for only $1800, it must be maybe only a 480p unit.

If you want, Pm me, and maybe I can get you some tips on how to upgrade your equpment a little bit. You can usually get some real high end stuff from Best BUy for a decent price. You might want to check them out.

Oh sorry. I typo'ed that. It was $18K for that room (not $1800). That was for construction and treatment. Budget for the whole basement including the game/bar area, gym, bathroom, and "lab" area... plus all the equipment was quite a bit more than that, but honestly I don't even want to post it, because I don't think it's about the amount spent. I've seen some GREAT setups I'd love to have, that were done on really modest budgets. It's all about what you love.

I really hope you enjoy your Samsung 32" and Bose setup.
That's what's important.

I sent you a PM, because I'm always willing to learn about something, or interested in finding a deal.

Thanks for your feedback.

scaesare - Please ignore Antwon, there is obviously something very wrong with the kid. :) The room has a very nice feel to it. Good job!

Oh, and I'm a fellow red couch owner. :)

to whoever originally commented on the color:

a set that comfortable looking could be vomit green and i wouldnt mind it. :p

That doesn't sound very sarcastic and is quite rude. There is a positive way to be constructive...such as having that conversation via PM and away from the forum.

But to each his own. I'm sure the mods won't be far behind if more of the same sort of post appears.

Oh and incidentally, I want to apologize to Chako for posting in jest about the screen size. I saw that he had good naturedely posted to somebody else, and I was just joking around too, but with all the negativity around here I feel bad for having contributed to it.

"I have an uber-cool Sonya (the Sanyo was too expensive) boombox under a phenomenal 13" Ajax (again, the Apex was too much) black and white TV and a super-radical Mgnavox Odyssey game console that all cost way more than $1800."

Ooh, I've heard good things about those Sonya boomboxes! Amazingly life-ish sound for the $23 price tag. Also, how are you holding the milkcrates together? Did you go the duct tape route, or are we talking Gorilla glue? What kind of padding did you use on top of them? Pics please!

Heh.

well everybody seems to be all up in a tizzy just because i simply have a difference in opinion.

Also, i called out scaesare on his not posting a screenshot so i don't want to be a hypocrite. heres my setup.

C:\Documents and Settings\tonyc\My Documents\My Pictures\360setup



for what its worth, i do think its a nice setup, just that it looks a little low class. And someone mentioned how they dont consider best Buy high end stuff. Well here on the west coast, they have a division called Magnolia that only deals in ultra-high end equipment. I mean high end stuff. They have a tv that costs $14000!

well everybody seems to be all up in a tizzy just because i simply have a difference in opinion.

Also, i called out scaesare on his not posting a screenshot so i don't want to be a hypocrite. heres my setup.

C:\Documents and Settings\tonyc\My Documents\My Pictures\360setup



for what its worth, i do think its a nice setup, just that it looks a little low class. And someone mentioned how they dont consider best Buy high end stuff. Well here on the west coast, they have a division called Magnolia that only deals in ultra-high end equipment. I mean high end stuff. They have a tv that costs $14000!

I tried going into your documents and settings but couldnt find the pic, what gives I ask ya??

Tell us more about Magnolia...

All I will say is that this sure is interesting. :)

Pharcyde23, i dont know if they are owned by BB or what, but in the one we have here locally, there is a room inside the main store that says magnolia home theater on it. And the guys who work there all have different uniforms on. they must lease out the building space or something.

They have all sorts of stuff there. mostly the real big tvs, like the ones where the light shines from behind them. but they have a sony projector there too. they have it in the same room as that $14k tv i mentioned, and it looks horrible compared to the lcd. super washed out.

thats why i mentioned to scaesare about the store. I don't know the guy or what he knows, but maybe he walked in not knowing much, and a salesmen was able to sell him something low end but told him it was real good. I mean for what he spent, he probably could have gotten a real big 1080i plasma or something.

Just pulled the trigger on the 5271! I went to BB today and was floored. Watching "Invincible" on the screen, with Auto Motion Plus on, was like watching a live broadcast through a moniter! It does seem kinda unnatural, only because it dosen't look like a movie, but more like live action. Not to mention the awesome picture! This set is amazing! Can't wait!!!;):p:cool:
DLP vs. Sammy LCD-no contest!

Good Job.

And yes the PQ on samsungs LCD kills their DLPs.

Wow.

Generally people have been positive about it. I know it's not the most tricked out theater around, but I thought the room turned out pretty good, considering my $1800 budget (not including furniture or equipment).

But I apprecate the feedback.

I guess everybody here really hates red seats, huh.

antwon412, do you have sme suggestions for what maybe i could do with the black front you mentioned and maybe what I could to to make the red seats not stand out too much?

Oh, and here are some pics of the construction/rest of the area if you have any more suggestions: http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/



Thanks!


I knew the red couch comment would stir up the troll that is uptown. Your theatre looks sick, much nicer than mine that's for sure.

Pharcyde23, i dont know if they are owned by BB or what, but in the one we have here locally, there is a room inside the main store that says magnolia home theater on it. And the guys who work there all have different uniforms on. they must lease out the building space or something.


Wait, so they lease this space from Best Buy, kind of like if I rented a room out in my house? And they have guys with different uniforms on running around all over the place??

This sounds like the magical place I have been looking for during my quest for the sword of excalibur.

Pharcyde23, i dont know if they are owned by BB or what, but in the one we have here locally, there is a room inside the main store that says magnolia home theater on it. And the guys who work there all have different uniforms on. they must lease out the building space or something.

They have all sorts of stuff there. mostly the real big tvs, like the ones where the light shines from behind them. but they have a sony projector there too. they have it in the same room as that $14k tv i mentioned, and it looks horrible compared to the lcd. super washed out.

thats why i mentioned to scaesare about the store. I don't know the guy or what he knows, but maybe he walked in not knowing much, and a salesmen was able to sell him something low end but told him it was real good. I mean for what he spent, he probably could have gotten a real big 1080i plasma or something.

You're either very clever, or a complete and utter moron. Wanna guess which way I'm leaning, Junior?

Pharcyde23, i dont know if they are owned by BB or what, but in the one we have here locally, there is a room inside the main store that says magnolia home theater on it. And the guys who work there all have different uniforms on. they must lease out the building space or something.

They have all sorts of stuff there. mostly the real big tvs, like the ones where the light shines from behind them. but they have a sony projector there too. they have it in the same room as that $14k tv i mentioned, and it looks horrible compared to the lcd. super washed out.

thats why i mentioned to scaesare about the store. I don't know the guy or what he knows, but maybe he walked in not knowing much, and a salesmen was able to sell him something low end but told him it was real good. I mean for what he spent, he probably could have gotten a real big 1080i plasma or something.

Tony, you really should stop as you have no idea what you are talking about.

Wait, so they lease this space from Best Buy, kind of like if I rented a room out in my house? And they have guys with different uniforms on running around all over the place??

This sounds like the magical place I have been looking for during my quest for the sword of excalibur.


I don't really understand what you are trying to do here. I was trying to nicely let you know about a store that sells HT equipment. I was in no way rude or anything to you.

In my posts I have tried to be intelligent with my respnses. I didn't come in and say

"Hay guyz! Waht r gon n this thr3ad?"

well at this point let me just say to all of you -


scaesare is my older brother. I live on the west coast, he moved back east a while ago. His setup is AWESOME. I have been there a few times and it is outstanding. I do indeed only have a 32" lcd. I hope to one day have a setup as nice as many on here.

i DO NOT have a bose soundwave. i know they suck.

I DO NOT consider BB or magnolia high end in anyway.

and i do have tritton headphones. i do most of my gaming at night and use them to not disturb my wife and kids.


an i love his red couches. ;)

please see my last post and accept my proufound apologies

i did the c:\ link on purpose too btw.

http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement/slides/IMG_2123.jpg

antwon412 you dirty, dirty bird....

it does kinda look like flat black spray paint though........

since i obviously have no leg to stand on when comparing hos setup to mine, can i say im better at halo then he is :)

lmfao. i was rofl'ing about the c:\ link...

Hey thanks! Your setup is very nice as well.

Mebbe I'll Photo-chop the couch so Uptown doesn't dis me should he return...

;-)

i was wondering. do you pic's of construction? and was this a DIY or did u hire peeps?

pz

well at this point let me just say to all of you -


scaesare is my older brother. I live on the west coast, he moved back east a while ago. His setup is AWESOME. I have been there a few times and it is outstanding. I do indeed only have a 32" lcd. I hope to one day have a setup as nice as many on here.

i DO NOT have a bose soundwave. i know they suck.

I DO NOT consider BB or magnolia high end in anyway.

and i do have tritton headphones. i do most of my gaming at night and use them to not disturb my wife and kids.


an i love his red couches. ;)

Hahaha dude that was great, although still a waste of two pages of comments. NO WONDER SCAESARE WASN'T GETTING MAD!!!!! Oh and props to Pimp for knowing it was completely fake, lmao :D :D :D

well at this point let me just say to all of you -


scaesare is my older brother. I live on the west coast, he moved back east a while ago. His setup is AWESOME. I have been there a few times and it is outstanding. I do indeed only have a 32" lcd. I hope to one day have a setup as nice as many on here.

i DO NOT have a bose soundwave. i know they suck.

I DO NOT consider BB or magnolia high end in anyway.

and i do have tritton headphones. i do most of my gaming at night and use them to not disturb my wife and kids.


an i love his red couches. ;)

Dude, who ARE you and why do you keep sending me Xbox Live friend requests??

;)

Also, i called out scaesare on his not posting a screenshot so i don't want to be a hypocrite. heres my setup.

C:\Documents and Settings\tonyc\My Documents\My Pictures\360setup
Hahaha, nice! I laughed so hard at the link.

uh oh - big bro is here

i hope he doesnt see my post about halo3.


heres an old pic of my stuff.
tho, nothing has really changed.

Dude, those were some good pictures.

I really liked the bar setup! Nice job. Oh those look like poker chips nestled in the wall on the bar...am I right? Where's the poker table, or did I miss that?!

Goob well done!

Hehe... thanks and good eye!

We bought a folding retangualr top (red felt, of course) for our last party. What I'm planning is one of the octagonal tables with inset "chip trays" and drink holders.

I've been looking at them, but haven't found one I like in my budget quite yet... hopefully soon. Thinking a dark cherry wood, similar to barstools...

scaesare - Please ignore Antwon, there is obviously something very wrong with the kid. :) The room has a very nice feel to it. Good job!

Oh, and I'm a fellow red couch owner. :)

You have NOOO idea how much is wrong with him. Bane of the family, really.

Thanks for the comments. Red Couch Owners UNITE! :cool:

I knew the red couch comment would stir up the troll that is uptown. Your theatre looks sick, much nicer than mine that's for sure.

Several have posted some nice comments... thanks to all.

(incidentally, my "playing dumb" while Tony was trolling wasn't an attempt to get compliments, I do appreciate them... almost as much as the insults to my brother! :D)

it does kinda look like flat black spray paint though........

since i obviously have no leg to stand on when comparing hos setup to mine, can i say im better at halo then he is :)

And I noticed your screen pic you posted JUST HAPPENS to have my lame Halo3 standing on it.

hmmph :mad:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/RAMandMOBO047-1.jpg


My attempt at a Bedroom-HT

Front L&R Polk RTi8s
Center Polk CSi3
Surrounds Polk RTi4s
Sub Velodyne VX-10
AVR Denon AVR-2807
360 Elite, Toshiba HD-A2, and direct TV HD-DVR
TV- SHARP Aquos LC-32GP1U

Soont to come- Polk CSi5, 46in Aquos, and some cable management :)

Hey guys,

Been about a month or so and things have changed immensely.

New setup

Front L&R- B&W 685s
Center- B&W HTM62
Surrounds- Polk RTi4s
AVR- Denon AVR-2807
TV- Sony KDL-46XBR4

I moved the setup around, and wall mounted the XBR4. While the sharp was a killer performer for games, the XBR4 is just as good, no ghosting or motion blur on my set.

Let me know what you guys think!

Still hookin everything up, just finished wall mounting yesterday so please pardon the non-hidden wires. And, sub-par doesn't even come CLOSE to describing my camera. lol Kodak Easy-Share FTL

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4012.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4013.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4015.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4027.jpg

Probably one of my favorite little accents of the tv, really looks cool at night

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4028.jpg

The HTM62
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4030.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4032.jpg

Who knew lava lamps could double as cool theatre style lighting?

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n136/Stea1thv/XBR4037.jpg

-Mike

Back on topic guys!

Kyser

i was wondering. do you pic's of construction? and was this a DIY or did u hire peeps?

pz

Construction pics HERE (http://caesare.homeip.net:32171/basement).

I did design, and then I hired out framing/cabinetry and drywall.

I did the rest myself: rough in plumbing, rough electrical, tile, laminate floor, HVAC, low voltage, finish electrical, equipment installation, DIY screen, finish plumbing, paint, room treatment, and projector mounting.

Oh, and I did have the carpet installed too.

Hahaha dude that was great, although still a waste of two pages of comments. NO WONDER SCAESARE WASN'T GETTING MAD!!!!! Oh and props to Pimp for knowing it was completely fake, lmao :D :D :D


We were trying to figure out if we should start re-enacting Arby 'n The Chief here...

(edit: OK, back on topic as per mods)

Can we get some awesome Burnout Paradise pics.....?

Hey guys,

Been about a month or so and things have changed immensely.

New setup

Front L&R- B&W 685s
Center- B&W HTM62
Surrounds- Polk RTi4s
AVR- Denon AVR-2807
TV- Sony KDL-46XBR4

I moved the setup around, and wall mounted the XBR4. While the sharp was a killer performer for games, the XBR4 is just as good, no ghosting or motion blur on my set.

Let me know what you guys think!

Still hookin everything up, just finished wall mounting yesterday so please pardon the non-hidden wires. And, sub-par doesn't even come CLOSE to describing my camera. lol Kodak Easy-Share FTL


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-Mike


I've seen Mike's previous setup in person, and it looked good.

This looks GREAT!

I've seen Mike's previous setup in person, and it looked good.

This looks GREAT!

thanks man, work in progress