moved in to a new apartment and finally got my tv and stuff all moved over and set up... here's a little look at my setup.... it's not much but it's temporary

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/5046/21559469kd4.jpg

I have the same media stand, but it's full of DVDs not games. :D

I like your setup - very clean.

I have the same media stand, but it's full of DVDs not games. :D

I like your setup - very clean.

my movies are stored in my back room

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8530/25525000dt4.jpg



:eek:

moved in to a new apartment and finally got my tv and stuff all moved over and set up... here's a little look at my setup.... it's not much but it's temporary

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/5046/21559469kd4.jpg

Nice foot rest.

You're right its not much.

Just Kidding!! I've always been a fan of the clean modern look. Especially when it comes to gaming/home theater setups. Unfortunately, when you're married, you have to find a happy median. So my home theater setup has all the toys that I like, with a womans touch.

I definitely want to turn the basement into a DHT, with all the beautiful high gloss black, chrome everywhere, and HUGE floor standing speakers with a projection setup big enough to appease a whole neighborhood!

Okay, so I'm being a little over-ambitious, but you never know!

P.S. I see we both have an addiction to movies Viper!

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Bunch of NGII for ya.

Sorry for the small size. Resized the originals on accident.. :(

Displayed on 60" Kuro.

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What's up with the wall in the upper-left corner of the pic? :confused:

What's up with the wall in the upper-left corner of the pic? :confused:

it's called "shoddy repair job"

apartment sucks pretty badly

but it's only $400 a month...... leaves me with more money for toys:D

where do you live that apartments are $400? cheapest around here is $1500

Land of many wives.....Utah?

where do you live that apartments are $400? cheapest around here is $1500


I live in london ontario

I live in london ontario

for 400$ you can't even rent somebody's walk in closet as living space here in the Bay Area California.

for 400$ you can't even rent somebody's walk in closet as living space here in the Bay Area California.

I struck a deal.... $400 for the summer... it's $800 in september and then on though

LOL, I rent for $250 a month, gas, water, sewer included in Pennsylvania! :D

LOTS of money for toys! :p

Land of many wives.....Utah?

Yep. (Although I guess that now applies to Texas as well. :o)

New Thread Started:

So, Post Your Rent Cost and Where You Live

We pay $420 for a 3 bed, 3 bath townhome (with garage and W/D) in Utah.

(Housing is cheap as hell here to accomodate the local "culture." See above post. ;))

New Thread Started:

So, Post Your Rent Cost and Where You Live

We pay $420 for a 3 bed, 3 bath townhome (with garage and W/D) in Utah.

(Housing is cheap as hell here to accomodate the local "culture." See above post. ;))

Start that thread then and keep setup photos in here. Sheesh.

We pay $420 for a 3 bed, 3 bath townhome (with garage and W/D) in Utah.

(Housing is cheap as hell here to accomodate the local "culture." See above post. ;))

Yeah, due to that "local culture", you'll need to rent 4 of those townhouses so all of your wives and kids have somewhere to sleep. ;)

I live in london ontario

Crazy, I just moved from London to Windsor in November. King Edward area?

Start that thread then and keep setup photos in here. Sheesh.

I just sent you $5 via PayPal. Please use it to buy a sense of humor better than the one you have. :confused: Like this thread hasn't gone off track before. Sheesh! :rolleyes:

to get back on subject: but not entirely....

Are you guys using tripods to take those pictures of your TV? I have a Canon G7 and am trying to get good pics like that, but it's hard. included should be a guide on how to take good pics of moving objects on a television.

Bunch of NGII for ya.

Sorry for the small size. Resized the originals on accident.. :(

Displayed on 60" Kuro.



Nice pics! Looks like NGII shows off those Kuro blacks really well.

We pay $420 for a 3 bed, 3 bath townhome (with garage and W/D) in Utah.
damn, monthly maintenance fees alone for condo's are more than that out here...

for 400$ you can't even rent somebody's walk in closet as living space here in the Bay Area California.

tell me about it! lol

i pay $1950 for 2b/2b in monterey

I know it's a ps3 pic on tv, but I don't feel like taking an exclusive xbox pic, but you can see the xbox in the image.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/allan363/ht.jpg

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Now THAT is a nice setup!

I love the acoustic treatments. How much did you spend on those?

Also, is there a reason you angled your surrounds forward and not straight across or towards the back wall?

-Brian

Now THAT is a nice setup!

I love the acoustic treatments. How much did you spend on those?

Also, is there a reason you angled your surrounds forward and not straight across or towards the back wall?

-Brian

well since my surround speakers are up against the rear wall, placing them sideways would make the sound immediately bounce off the wall at the first reflection point. I felt angling them would give a more diffused sound, which, to my ears, it did. I don't remember how much the panels cost, but they weren't too expensive for the quality you get for an immediate night and day difference.

to get back on subject: but not entirely....

Are you guys using tripods to take those pictures of your TV? I have a Canon G7 and am trying to get good pics like that, but it's hard. included should be a guide on how to take good pics of moving objects on a television.

auto should be fine as long as it's in a brightly lit room. If you want it kinda dark, you'll need to rest it on top of something stable in order to minimize motion blur (I have projector, great for gaming, sux for taking pictures of)

here's one with an S5 IS in manual handheld.

settings: I think it was around 1/10, f2.7, iso 400

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/IMG_0288.jpg

here's one before I know what I was doing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/052.jpg

as you can see it's a stupid white screen (go figure :) )

Here's my setup I suppose

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/043.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/Home%20Theatre%20Project/IMG_3124.jpg

more in my sig...(I think I did this before already though...)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/015.jpg



is that a water spigot?

my meager setup. moved in a year ago, and never really decorated. just got a couch and setup entertainment center.

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is that a water spigot?

If anyone gets out of control, you just turn the hose on 'em! :)

If anyone gets out of control, you just turn the hose on 'em! :)

If you had a closet enemy over or someone just hates you, imagine the bastard putting that spigot on a slow drip. Ruin your gear. And take a look at the breaker box directly over the spigot. Great self electrocution hazard right there. That can't be, I've never seen that inside a home before and I'm in real estate. Maybe a washer hookup?

If you had a closet enemy over or someone just hates you, imagine the bastard putting that spigot on a slow drip. Ruin your gear. And take a look at the breaker box directly over the spigot. Great self electrocution hazard right there. That can't be, I've never seen that inside a home before and I'm in real estate. Maybe a washer hookup?

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/bjursca/garage.jpg

If you had a closet enemy over or someone just hates you, imagine the bastard putting that spigot on a slow drip. Ruin your gear. And take a look at the breaker box directly over the spigot. Great self electrocution hazard right there. That can't be, I've never seen that inside a home before and I'm in real estate. Maybe a washer hookup?


I'm thinking it might've been a garage at one point.

EDIT: see post above mine.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/bjursca/garage.jpg

Thanks, yes, it was a former garage...for more pics, take a look at my build thread in my sig My Rig (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=876814)

Well that garage is certainly put to much better use now :D .

-- Jason

now it makes sense. Thanks for the pic

I know it's a ps3 pic on tv, but I don't feel like taking an exclusive xbox pic, but you can see the xbox in the image.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/allan363/ht.jpg


Did you build a shelf to mount the center chanell speaker on top of your flat panel? my plasma TV is on a stand and i want to mount the center channel sitting on top of it somehow. I want to do it without drilling any holes. so far i haven't drilled or mounted anything to the walls.

Did you build a shelf to mount the center chanell speaker on top of your flat panel? my plasma TV is on a stand and i want to mount the center channel sitting on top of it somehow. I want to do it without drilling any holes. so far i haven't drilled or mounted anything to the walls.

well, my tv is a rear projection, not a flat panel, and I did build a shelf to give the illusion of the center channel resting on top of the tv.

well, my tv is a rear projection, not a flat panel, and I did build a shelf to give the illusion of the center channel resting on top of the tv.

that's my next project. i'm thinking of using two brackets going up from the vesa mount bolts.

Thanks, yes, it was a former garage...for more pics, take a look at my build thread in my sig My Rig (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=876814)

may be of some use to you :)

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?nm_mc=AFC-SlickDeals&cm_mmc=AFC-SlickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16896101120&CMP=AFC-C8Junction

may be of some use to you :)

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hey thanks man, As far as I can tell, all of these portable units always have a secondary hose that takes air from the outside in...I don't see it with this one...does it mean that it can operate standalone (i.e I stick it in the middle of the garage and it just takes the air from the garage and spits it out cooler?)

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hey thanks man, As far as I can tell, all of these portable units always have a secondary hose that takes air from the outside in...I don't see it with this one...does it mean that it can operate standalone (i.e I stick it in the middle of the garage and it just takes the air from the garage and spits it out cooler?)
From the page:
Second Exhaust Hose Connection
With the optional second hose the condensor's cooling air is taken from the outside increasing the efficiency of Pinguino PACL90.

From the page:

hmm, interesting...thanks!

Great looking screens Viper! Can't wait to play Lego Indy!

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OT ... but all portable AC units need venting as the heat created by the unit has to go somewhere . I read about one that was being designed without any external venting but it had some serious hardware inside and was said that it would be very expensive when compared to the rest of the portable AC market .

-- Jason

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8817/img3389mv8.jpg


Damn, I need to play that one too! What a bloodbath!

hmm, interesting...thanks!

your best bet is one of these, they were all over when i lived in germany (most homes) and we used them in iraq, small, remote controlled, and easy install (you will have to go through the wall though)

they're pretty efficient and do a great job cooling. some offer a heat option as well.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/BoostAddiction/6a3a48a0.jpg
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5671

^^^^^
my barber has one of those in his shop, which is in an extension of house, and he loves it. he didn't want to extend the central air that he has in his house, because he wanted to have a separate climate control for the shop in the summer, so he chose one of those. formulanerd's right though, you're going to have to cut a hole in the wall behind it, but you should be able to do that yourself. also, one of the best features is that it comes with a full remote control, so you can control everything about it from anywhere in the room. i think he said that he paid somewhere in the $1500 range, and said it was worth every penny, but i don't know how many different models and price ranges there are...

B:BC SP Demo
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Anyone else bothered by the film grain in BF? (can't really see it those pictures)

B:BC SP Demo
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As soon as I saw the first pic my eye watered.:o It better look at least this good on my set. mtommy, WTF!!!!!

Wow.

BF:BC looks absolutely fantastic. :eek:

Wow.

BF:BC looks absolutely fantastic. :eek:


It does look good, but I don't like the gameplay at all.

^^^^^
my barber has one of those in his shop, which is in an extension of house, and he loves it. he didn't want to extend the central air that he has in his house, because he wanted to have a separate climate control for the shop in the summer, so he chose one of those. formulanerd's right though, you're going to have to cut a hole in the wall behind it, but you should be able to do that yourself. also, one of the best features is that it comes with a full remote control, so you can control everything about it from anywhere in the room. i think he said that he paid somewhere in the $1500 range, and said it was worth every penny, but i don't know how many different models and price ranges there are...

there are plenty of makes and models, depending on what kind of BTU output you want, and if you need heat or not... another nice thing is how small the external unit is, wont take up much space if you had a small walkway between the garage and the fence or something of the sort. theres also no duct work, you just run the ac lines in, which IIRC are just insulated copper, and fairly small, easy install, like i said, we installed a bunch of the mitsubishi's in iraq, in crappy old buildings with no insulation and ETC, and they still cooled very well in 130+ external temps.

there is a calculator somewhere that asks for room dimensions and suggests a BTU output for your room size, thats what i'd do to get started.

also, you can learn the cooling commands from the remote to a harmony universal... that would be awesome.... activity = "summer 360", one button press and the projector comes on, stereo switches to game input, and a/c kicks on to 68* :D

Viper98 and mtommy79 great pics as always.
P.S. Viper, my brother is slowly breaking in his Sammy. I wish he'd hurry up so I can really see what it'll do. :p

I know it's a ps3 pic on tv, but I don't feel like taking an exclusive xbox pic, but you can see the xbox in the image.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/allan363/ht.jpg



umm, I was looking at some of my old pics and found a somewhat bizzarro pic that's similar to your picture

This is my living room setup (my main gaming rig is the garage)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/gonzomarte/IMG_4247.jpg

The PS3 is behind the TV

umm, I was looking at some of my old pics and found a somewhat bizzarro pic that's similar to your picture
i'm just curious, other than the fact that there's a miniature version of a dog in both pics, where do you see the similarity? :D

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my first here at avs

ln40a650 that i just purchased yesterday

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Viper, did you play Ultimate Destruction? how does this compare and is it any fun?

Viper, did you play Ultimate Destruction? how does this compare and is it any fun?

nope
never played it

this game seems pretty meh though

i'm just curious, other than the fact that there's a miniature version of a dog in both pics, where do you see the similarity? :D

well...I guess from a picture standpoint, the composition of the picture is similar. angles and shapes... :)

I was looking real hard to see any kind of similarity. All I came up with were the rats I mean dogs. ;)

^o micah's picture also has a tiny elephant :p

my first here at avs

ln40a650 that i just purchased yesterday

nice. maybe a little on the blurry side? have a camera stand? more pics when you can! :)

For All The Crt Lovers.

One Of My Hobbies

i'm just curious, other than the fact that there's a miniature version of a dog in both pics, where do you see the similarity? :D

yea, i was thinking it was that we both have small dogs in our pics.

One Of My Hobbies

(Image of Alien figures attached)


Still one of my fave pics of all time: :D

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/alienbaby.jpg

This thread seems to be slowing down. We need new photos people. And please less screen shot and more equipment and home shots.

Still one of my fave pics of all time: :D

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/alienbaby.jpg

nice parenting

:p

mitsu hc4900 on diy dazian screen @ 100"

my photo skills stink.

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I love the minimalist look of your room, but question - where are your speakers?

I love the minimalist look of your room, but question - where are your speakers?

screen is acoustically transparent, 3 inwalls behind it.

VERY nice. :D

Edit, Awesome setups guys, I'll post mine in a minute...

VERY nice. :D

thanks man, hard to show scale with the room but it's about 12x18 and badly in need of furniture. :) Gaming is a whole new world though moving to this from my old 42" plasma.

As Promised:

Alert- college student here.

This is my attempt to "get the thread back on track." I've posted my setup before, but it has changed a bit. I built my own stand recently. Shots are taken with a really old Canon point and shoot, then manually overexposed so you can actually see the stuff. The desk is built into an unused closet. (All funded by yours truly except the penguin, he is from the GF- she calls him paddles)

And yes, I bought Grid for both platforms. :cool:



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Do those front projector screens produce the silk screen effect like rear projection hdtv's? That was one of the deciding factors for selling my dlp for a panny plasma. Thanks.

front projection has it's flaws and from what I can tell, it's SDE (different from SSE). It's only really apparent when you site REAAAALY close to the screen.

go to your neighborhood multiplex and sit really close and you'll see it. Sit an adequate distance from the screen and you'll be fine.

front projection has it's flaws and from what I can tell, it's SDE (different from SSE). It's only really apparent when you site REAAAALY close to the screen.

go to your neighborhood multiplex and sit really close and you'll see it. Sit an adequate distance from the screen and you'll be fine.So if there's an all white picture on the screen, will I see the texture of the screen like on rear projection tv's? Thanks.

So if there's an all white picture on the screen, will I see the texture of the screen like on rear projection tv's? Thanks.

Deponds on the screen used. Anything decent no.

SDE aka Screen Door Effect makes the image looks like there is a screen door in front of it.

Deponds on the screen used. Anything decent no.

SDE aka Screen Door Effect makes the image looks like there is a screen door in front of it.

I made my own screen out of BO cloth and I don't see "texture on an all white image.

Maybe my eyes are not trained enough...Ignorance is bliss!

Deponds on the screen used. Anything decent no.

SDE aka Screen Door Effect makes the image looks like there is a screen door in front of it.I know what SDE is, but I was more concerned with Silk Screen Effect aka SSE. Thanks.

some fracture, re5, ng2
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I know what SDE is, but I was more concerned with Silk Screen Effect aka SSE. Thanks.

I dont even know what SSE is. I have no SDE.

I dont even know what SSE is. I have no SDE.


SSE is something you get on rear projection tvs because of the type of screen it uses. With my DLPs it looks like an added lair of grain when you are sitting close enough.... a bunch of speckles

SSE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_screen_effect

SDE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_door_effect

The latter is easily removed by moving a tad back from the screen.

The former often cannot be avoided or fixed by any means.

Yet another reason I prefer FP units.

SSE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_screen_effect

SDE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_door_effect

The latter is easily removed by moving a tad back from the screen.

The former often cannot be avoided or fixed by any means.

Yet another reason I prefer FP units.


:|
SSE is easily avoidable by sitting further away as well

even more so than SDE is

My setup, sorry for the glare, right now I just dont have the patience to get a good quality pic, check back later


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OK here's my setup:
http://homepage.mac.com/ashokrai/PhotoAlbum110.html

Just in the process of getting decor for the room. My equipment closet is a big mess because I tore out the old xbox and quickly hooked up the new with cables flying everywhere.

WOW! Simply perfect! I'm envious...

My setup, sorry for the glare, right now I just dont have the patience to get a good quality pic, check back later


http://photos-287.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v253/18/108/500397287/n500397287_953913_6532.jpg

Nice! A fellow Buffy fan I see :)

Yes I love the Buffy series and I decided to buy them when the local stores had season 1-5 for 20 dollars.

Main HT , with ISF'd Sharp 12K mkII projector ...

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/medium/5-19-2008_SHARP_PJ_3_031.jpg

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Here is the new 'Under Construction" 2nd HT/Media room , with ISF'd Mitsu HC3000 projector ...

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/medium/6_10_08_media_room_018.jpg


-- Jason

You going to keep the Mitsu Jason?

Dude, what a nasty red couch!











Just kidding. ;)

Yeah I think so , I refuse to basically give away such a nice PJ so what's a guy to do ... what else , build a second HT ;) .

-- Jason

Dude, what a nasty red couch!

Just kidding. ;)

Well that didn't take long ;) .

-- Jason

I'll play and I'll add some. Crappy BB Pearl pic but:

this is my gaming/movie domain that's about to be reorganized again :p

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the TV needs upgrading but that'll come with time. I plan to use the TV for a widescreen MAME type of cabinet or just as a spare TV for the bedroom

Updated my fronts in the bedroom, figured I'd repost. My living room setup is quite a few pages back in this thread.

Sorry for the flash
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Angled view from tv through the french doors and out into the pool. Best part of the setup :)

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Main Stage
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Surround speakers
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Screen shot wide
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Screen shot
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Features Infinity Interlude series 50 with powered 10" subs peak 500 watts each. Matching center channel. Surrounds jbl North Ridge. My beloved Harmon Kardon DPR 1001. Directv. Samsung upconverting DVD. Display is my new Samsung LED DLP 61" HL61A750, and of course the XBOX 360.

Pharcyde, are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that glass shelf warped?

Pharcyde, are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that glass shelf warped?

My parents have the same TV stand (Ikea) and sometimes it does look like it's a bit warped. Dunno, the stand still works

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pardon the cable mess and judging by the image on TV, I think this was 2 seasons ago of American Idol??? not sure (just wanted to show the stand) The top shelf looks a bit warped as well...

Pharcyde, are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is that glass shelf warped?

Never noticed it but I guess it might have a little dip in the center. It's not from warping, I just have to adjust the glass.

whtnova, I have that stand in the living room with a 56" Sammy on it.

Never noticed it but I guess it might have a little dip in the center. It's not from warping, I just have to adjust the glass.

whtnova, I have that stand in the living room with a 56" Sammy on it.

Cool, I just bought it used yesterday for a 100. It's for a Panasonic DLP. Just about a perfect fit. I don't like the lip on the front but once set up it didn't bother me.

Cool, I just bought it used yesterday for a 100. It's for a Panasonic DLP. Just about a perfect fit. I don't like the lip on the front but once set up it didn't bother me.

Oh now that I look closer it's not the same, really close though. Mine is the Sammy DLP stand, adjustable to 56" or 61" Yours still looks like a good fit.

Dashboard
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GTA4
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GRID Demo
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360 on top of an Antec Notebook Cooler. Gotta keep it chilled down here in muggy TX. Keeps this guy as cool as if it just turned on. Doesn't even get remotely "hot" after 3 hours of CoD4.
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W.Ritzen

good lord, nice gamerscore! gesh, i and i thought mine was high, lol.

W. Ritzen, nice gamer score.
Whys the hulk add in german?

Thanks guys, i really like achievements. I think it adds a lot of extra replay-value to a game, so i try to get everything out of the games i play. The Hulk ad isn't in German, it's Dutch. I'm from Holland originally, so that's where the gamertag was made when i got my first xbox. I moved to Texas last December, i changed all the settings on my 360 & tag to where i live now but the ads are still in Dutch, the rest is all english. I'm using a Samsung LN46A550 btw!

Look @ these (http://www.mygamercard.net/leaderboard.php) gamerscores... ;)

My lovely old "stand"
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My new stand/setup
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Sceenshot, this little point and shoot doesn't capture my PQ settings at all. Also my gamerscore is embarrassingly low, but i like movies more than gaming.
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W.Ritzen

good lord, nice gamerscore! gesh, i and i thought mine was high, lol.
You guys think 20,000 is a high gamerscore??? I think my 17,000+ is incredibly low.

Also my gamerscore is embarrassingly low, but i like movies more than gaming.Dont even worry about it. This thread is not about gamerscore, we just happened to stumble upon the subject. As long as you enjoy what you do, that's all that matters.

GRID Demo
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii209/SBC28/Grid_Demo_03.jpgNice pics! What kind of tv do you have? Thanks.

Thank you, i own a Samsung LN46A550 (http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=lcdtv&model_cd=LN46A550P3FXZA).

Old and busted:

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New hotness:
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Mw, a projection would look stunning with your setup

New hotness:
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll124/mw182006/IMG_1541.jpg

Next project: new carpeting! :P

Great setup, bud :D

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WOW, you gave me the perfect idea on how to get a computer back to my room. One question, where do you put your clothes ?

DAN

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Next project: new carpeting! :P

Great setup, bud :D


nice stand, where did you get it? it looks like the perfect height for my setup. thanks in advance.

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You have to love the flying cars...;)

Travis: It's the HF-33 from StudioTech. You can customize them a bit with different spacer lengths and number of shelves.

And yeah, I'm renting a house right now and still no wood floors...that's just stained concrete so the room is far from ideal! Thanks though :)

viper is that prize fighter or fight night?? if its prize fighter, how is it??

I'm loving that TV Viper, you've made me consider it myself.

Some quick questions if you don't mind, are you a hardcore gamer? noticed any input lag? anything you don't like about it for gaming? If you had your time again would you still purchase it?

My big issue for HDTV's is input lag, but i also want a great/accurate image.

That specific set is pretty solid in regards to input lag (I think he has the PNA550) which if I am not mistaken has about a 30ms lag which is no where near noticable to most human beings. But if you're feeling frisky, go for the PNA650, which has even better color accuracy (the A550 is no slouch either), and IMO looks much better than its lcd counterpart in regards to the ToC. Heck, you can even look at the LNA650 which is a great panel as well. Either way, you can't go wrong.

I'm loving that TV Viper, you've made me consider it myself.

Some quick questions if you don't mind, are you a hardcore gamer? noticed any input lag? anything you don't like about it for gaming? If you had your time again would you still purchase it?

My big issue for HDTV's is input lag, but i also want a great/accurate image.


no lag that I've noticed

I'd buy this tv again in a heartbeat

there is nothing in it's price range that comes close.... you can even get the a550(1080p model) for like $1500

moved in to a new apartment and finally got my tv and stuff all moved over and set up... here's a little look at my setup.... it's not much but it's temporary

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hey Viper what TV is that the a650??

hey Viper what TV is that the a650??

Viper has a Samsung 50a450 720p plasma.

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my first here at avs

ln40a650 that i just purchased yesterday

myth how do you like the 650?? better than the new sonys that are out??

i was curious about the game mode since it can not be adjusted..does that casue a problem during gaming???

i am also thinking about getting a 40a650 or teh new z4100

viper is that prize fighter or fight night?? if its prize fighter, how is it??

viper can ya answer please :)

WOW, you gave me the perfect idea on how to get a computer back to my room. One question, where do you put your clothes ?

DAN

Sorry for the late reply- I have another closet just out of frame to the left where I store my clothes. I'm happy with my desk setup because it doesn't take up any 'extra' room. :)

viper can ya answer please :)

it's prizefighter............. one of the worst games i've ever played


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Here are some initial pics I snapped of my new Pioneer Kuro 6020 with my point and shoot.


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kef are awesome

I've got the 2005.2s
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Kef's are awesome,found a screamin deal on 3 kht9000's and 5 kht5000's, and no we've never used the fireplace before.

Kef's are awesome,found a screamin deal on 3 kht9000's and 5 kht5000's, and no we've never used the fireplace before.


those speakers look like theyare way too much power for that room :eek: does that get deafeningly loud in there?








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those speakers look like theyare way too much power for that room :eek: does that get deafeningly loud in there?

One does not need to turn the volume all the way up all the time. ;)

I was actually thinking that the sub looked perfect for that room.

In...

Entertainment area
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0627.jpg
-Panasonic TH-42PZ77U
-Shelf is custom built by my dad and I. 3/4" Oak Plywood.
-JVC rx-6008v (5.1 dolby reciever) It's pretty old, but it gets the job done until I can upgrade.
-Xbox 360 & HD DVD add on
-PS2
-Wii (not pictured)
-Dish Network HD DVR (Vip 722) - UPDATED - Now have a DirecTV HR21 HD DVR
-Fisher Front/rear speakers & Sony ss-cn550h center channel
-Plan to upgrade to a 65" DLP and move the plasma to the bedroom, get a PS3, new F/R speakers, and the receiver I mentioned above.
-I have my Desktop hooked up to the TV via an HDMI-DVID cable. The computer sits behind the plasma in the TV stand so you can't even tell it's there (there is no back on the unit behind the tv, so there is no heat issue)

Family room (was in the process of moving at the time)...This is my first place, not bad for a 22 year old college student :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0071-1.jpg

Only pic I have with a game on the screen:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0910.jpg

:eek: is that what i think it is ?

:eek: is that what i think it is ?


a watergun? :D

New hotness:
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Those speakers look familiar. Did you build those. I thought i seen them somewhere on the DIY Speaker forum here.

If I had that kind of talent I'd have my own business! Those are 6.1s by Swan Diva and the C3 center.

In...

Entertainment area
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0627.jpg
-Panasonic TH-42PZ77U
-Shelf is custom built by my dad and I. 3/4" Oak Plywood.
-JVC rx-6008v (5.1 dolby reciever) It's pretty old, but it gets the job done until I can upgrade.
-Xbox 360 & HD DVD add on
-PS2
-Wii (not pictured)
-Dish Network HD DVR (Vip 722) - UPDATED - Now have a DirecTV HR21 HD DVR
-Fisher Front/rear speakers & Sony ss-cn550h center channel
-Plan to upgrade to a 65" DLP and move the plasma to the bedroom, get a PS3, new F/R speakers, and the receiver I mentioned above.
-I have my Desktop hooked up to the TV via an HDMI-DVID cable. The computer sits behind the plasma in the TV stand so you can't even tell it's there (there is no back on the unit behind the tv, so there is no heat issue)

Family room (was in the process of moving at the time)...This is my first place, not bad for a 22 year old college student :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0071-1.jpg

Only pic I have with a game on the screen:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0910.jpg

looks like a glock USP40

:eek: is that what i think it is ?

Grand Theft Auto?

a watergun? :D

Nope :p

looks like a glock USP40

You got your brands all mixed up :D HK makes the usp40 and glock makes numbered models.


It's a glock 19 with night sights and extended mag/slide release. My carry gun. That was the only picture I had with a game on the screen, so I threw it in to keep on topic :o I took it for a thread on another forum.

From the same set of pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0899.jpg

Grand Theft Auto?



Nope :p



You got your brands all mixed up :D HK makes the usp40 and glock makes numbered models.


It's a glock 19 with night sights and extended mag/slide release. My carry gun. That was the only picture I had with a game on the screen, so I threw it in to keep on topic :o I took it for a thread on another forum.

From the same set of pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0899.jpg


I knew it.. I just knew it. That's how some of you people get all those expensive equipment. You are nothing but a bunch of criminals with guns.

How much people did you rob to buy your tv.

I knew it.. I just knew it. That's how some of you people get all those expensive equipment. You are nothing but a bunch of criminals with guns.

How much people did you rob to buy your tv.

7 much.

http://www.boomspeed.com/mcklein/DSC00851.JPG

BigBoostDSM most be from down south were guns are loved.

BigBoostDSM most be from down south were guns are loved.

I'm actually from Canada and am still a Canadian citizen. I lived in Illinois for 21 years and now I do in fact live in the south. My love for guns came upon me before I was in the south though, so your theory is still pretty far off base :rolleyes:

Is there something wrong with me liking guns? Or are you guys just scared of them?

How much people did you rob to buy your tv.

None actually, I work hard for my toys thanks :cool:

Not all gun owners are criminals you know.

I agree... alot of us shoot as a hobby. BTW, I have the same gun

Grand Theft Auto?



Nope :p



You got your brands all mixed up :D HK makes the usp40 and glock makes numbered models.


It's a glock 19 with night sights and extended mag/slide release. My carry gun. That was the only picture I had with a game on the screen, so I threw it in to keep on topic :o I took it for a thread on another forum.

From the same set of pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0899.jpg

damn i was close...i got the glock part rite lol...nice gun man my boy got the USP40 its a like a special edition cop issued gun with halo tips

The next time someone mentions a red couch on here there had better not be any posts about "going off-topic!"

Tvs, consoles, cars, girls, guns...this thread should just be renamed "The Man Thread." :)

Glock.....the gun that goes off in your pants, lol. J/K, but for me personally, it's still kind of scary having a fully loaded gun with no safety. I believe most of the other major brands (H&K, Beretta, Sig Sauer, etc.) all have manual safetys.

Anyway, back on topic I guess.........Nice theatre setups guys! lol :D

When I was in LA this spring, me and my friend went to a gun range out their and shot off a 45 and a 9mm, the kick on the 45 was shock for me. After we were done there I just couldn't understand how some people could be against gun control. If you like that type of thing go for it, but for me I had more fun at these three places.

http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/finedining/cut/beverlyhills/
http://www.k1speed.com/
http://www.spearmintrhino.com/

[QUOTE=evil;14126814]When I was in LA this spring, me and my friend went to a gun range out their and shot off a 45 and a 9mm, the kick on the 45 was shock for me. After we were done there I just couldn't understand how some people could be against gun control. If you like that type of thing go for it, but for me I had more fun at these three places.

-It's simple, an armed society is a polite society.


If this were a man thread it wouldn't have any 9mm on it... lol. :D

Personally I liked the picture, it used a strange mix of interests for a subject, shallow depth of field, and at least had some sort of compostition to it. ;)

I wish we had an off topic section here. So much to say. Nice set up on the HT and the weapon BigBoostDiamondStarMotor. Glocks are very very reliable.

And the kick you felt on the .45 will vary dramatically depending on what type of .45 you fired. From Wildly uncontrollable Colt 1945's to "you sure this is chambered in .45 caliber?" dead-on Sig's.

But what everyone wants to know is do you drive a Cadillac and have a red couch? ;)

im still in the process of cleaning and organizing, but i thought i would add a pic. Any suggestions/comments are apreciated.

Thank you,
-J

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...Any suggestions/comments are apreciated...

Nice. Might I recommend you space out those speakers a bit and move the storage units flanking the TV to another wall? The TV appears a bit overwhelmed by both your sound system and all your media so close. Proper spacing would give the entire system (and room) better flow and symmetry. It seems evident that it's a small room (and you said you're in transition) but I think you can do better.

Perhaps some acoustic treatment would be in order as well, considering the hardwood.

Not dissing in any way, just trying to help since you asked. :)

Nice. Might I recommend you space out those speakers a bit and move the storage units flanking the TV to another wall? The TV appears a bit overwhelmed by both your sound system and all your media so close. Proper spacing would give the entire system (and room) better flow and symmetry. It seems evident that it's a small room (and you said you're in transition) but I think you can do better.

Perhaps some acoustic treatment would be in order as well, considering the hardwood.

Not dissing in any way, just trying to help since you asked. :)

No dissing, I appreciate the advice (i dont know everything, and i am open to ideas). What do you suggest w/ "acoustic treatment" im not familar w/ that term.
Yeah, its a small room, I usually have the speakers spaced out a little more. As far as the storage units, im kinda cramed for space.. I might be mounting the tv on a wall between the entrance door and a closet door (There is a 50" wide wall), Then i would put all my AV equipment in the closet and run an hdmi cable to the tv. I have to see what my best options.
But thank you for the input.
I will try to get some better pictures (of the entire room)

-J

Grand Theft Auto?



Nope :p



You got your brands all mixed up :D HK makes the usp40 and glock makes numbered models.


It's a glock 19 with night sights and extended mag/slide release. My carry gun. That was the only picture I had with a game on the screen, so I threw it in to keep on topic :o I took it for a thread on another forum.

From the same set of pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0899.jpg

A 22 year old college student that has a "carry gun" and takes pictures of it in the foreground of Gta screen shots. LOL Really?

im still in the process of cleaning and organizing, but i thought i would add a pic. Any suggestions/comments are apreciated.

Thank you,
-J


What TV is that? It looks like it might be a Samsung.

Aristo, you can start by adding an area rug. Also, those speakers are severely toed (tilted inward). You have created a very narrow soundstage (area where sound is dispersed aka sweet spot). Moving the storage towers to a completely different area would be optimal so that the speakers can be pushed back and spread further apart, but space constraints are not visible in that picture.

im still in the process of cleaning and organizing, but i thought i would add a pic. Any suggestions/comments are apreciated.

Thank you,
-J

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/soarertoyota1/IMG_0606.jpgWhat size tv do you have?

Any suggestions/comments are apreciated.[/IMG]
for starters, condense those 2 bookcases into 1, you don't need 2 and it just makes a small room seem even smaller. second, subwoofers usually work best in corners, so when you get ride of the bookcase on the left move the subwoofer into that corner as a starting point. and c, move the 1 bookcase (since you only need one) away from your entertainment center, that way you could actually move the speakers to both sides of the tv facing forward, like they should be.

with all due respect, it looks like a nice room and it certainly has a lot of potential, but it's way too cluttered considering it's size. i'm not saying that you don't need the stuff that's in the room, i'm just saying that there's better ways to present it and take up less space at the same time. for example, get a rolling rack (or garment rack) and some hangers, and you can get rid the shelves with folded clothes in the background...

Aristo, you can start by adding an area rug. Also, those speakers are severely toed (tilted inward). You have created a very narrow soundstage (area where sound is dispersed aka sweet spot). Moving the storage towers to a completely different area would be optimal so that the speakers can be pushed back and spread further apart, but space constraints are not visible in that picture.
I will try the rug, also sorry for the speakers, they are usually more spaced out and facing forward, i had it like that during cleaning, and i didnt rearrange (thank you for picking that up). I am going to see what i can do w/ the book shelves, i am working on setting up the tv on a wall between the entrance door and the closet door (and putting all of the av equip in the closet)
What TV is that? It looks like it might be a Samsung.
Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
What size tv do you have?
Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV

for starters, condense those 2 bookcases into 1, you don't need 2 and it just makes a small room seem even smaller. second, subwoofers usually work best in corners, so when you get ride of the bookcase on the left move the subwoofer into that corner as a starting point. and c, move the 1 bookcase (since you only need one) away from your entertainment center, that way you could actually move the speakers to both sides of the tv facing forward, like they should be.

with all due respect, it looks like a nice room and it certainly has a lot of potential, but it's way too cluttered considering it's size. i'm not saying that you don't need the stuff that's in the room, i'm just saying that there's better ways to present it and take up less space at the same time. for example, get a rolling rack and some hangers, and you can get rid the shelves with folded clothes in the background...

I appreciate your input, as commented above, i am going to see what i can do for the bookshelves, hopefully i can mount the tv on the wall and also mount the speakers on the wall.
I agree, it does look cluttered, i guess i think bigger than i can actually do (i had 3 of those book shelves in the room and tried to make use of them.

-J

Hey aristo, what does the wall behind you look like, behind the person who took the picture i mean. If it is a flat wall, it might be better to (looks wise) flip the room around, put the tv on that wall, and your couch under the slanted wall where your tv is right now. Only problem i keep thinking about, and i am not an expert on sounds in any way, is that the slant will deflect your surround sound to places it shouldn't go? maybe? lol

I appreciate your input, as commented above, i am going to see what i can do for the bookshelves, hopefully i can mount the tv on the wall and also mount the speakers on the wall.
I agree, it does look cluttered, i guess i think bigger than i can actually do (i had 3 of those book shelves in the room and tried to make use of them.
honestly, i wouldn't even waste my time mounting the tv on the wall, only because it looks like it would be too low on the wall. i would try mounting the speakers on the wall though, because it could free up the space under them, say for the subwoofer on the left side and maybe an organizer (or 2 short organizers if necessary) for your games on the right side. like i said, it has a lot of potential...

STILESP113, is that a bong on your coffee table? Above the blue towel? Wow-ee!

STILESP113, is that a bong on your coffee table? Above the blue towel? Wow-ee!


1, i dont think so

2, that is bigboostdsm's coffee table

honestly, i wouldn't even waste my time mounting the tv on the wall, only because it looks like it would be too low on the wall. i would try mounting the speakers on the wall though, because it could free up the space under them, say for the subwoofer on the left side and maybe an organizer (or 2 short organizers if necessary) for your games on the right side. like i said, it has a lot of potential...

as far as the wall goes. I think you are looking at the slanted wall, the walls on either side or straight flat walls, I will get better pictures to show you. I will keep you updated, you seem to have good ideas.
Thank you,
-J

\Any suggestions/comments are apreciated.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/soarertoyota1/IMG_0606.jpg



You definitely need a LOT less pictures of naked guys flexing their muscles:)

And ditto on some of the other comments. Get rid of at least one bookshelf, move the speakers back, put the SW in the corner, add a carpet, etc. Also dumb question I'm sure, but what is the white thing plugged into the 360? I can't tell from the pic, but am curious.

You definitely need a LOT less pictures of naked guys flexing their muscles:)

And ditto on some of the other comments. Get rid of at least one bookshelf, move the speakers back, put the SW in the corner, add a carpet, etc. Also dumb question I'm sure, but what is the white thing plugged into the 360? I can't tell from the pic, but am curious.

Hey, thats Arnold you are talking about, he is my idol.

the white thing in the 360 is a 160gb portable usb hardrive w/ all my music and pictures on it, this way it doesn't take up any space on the xbox hard drive.
When you say "add carpet" what do you mean, where should i put the carpet and how big.

-J

i wouldn't add carpet, i personally like the look of an old school hardwood floor, but i would add an area rug to give it some pop. if it was me, i'd paint the walls a pastel yellow and throw down a dark red area rug, but i do watch HGTV a little too much. honestly, watch that that channel for a day, and you should walk away with some great ideas...

Hey, thats Arnold you are talking about, he is my idol.

the white thing in the 360 is a 160gb portable usb hardrive w/ all my music and pictures on it, this way it doesn't take up any space on the xbox hard drive.
When you say "add carpet" what do you mean, where should i put the carpet and how big.

-J


Yeah, sorry, I meant an area rug, not a carpet.

i'd paint the walls a pastel yellow...

:eek:

Like the setup but it looks more cluttered than it needs to be. I'd lose the bookshelves altogether since there doesn't appear to be much on them and just put the speaker stands in their place. By the way, why are they toed in so far?

If you can't lose the shelves I'd say put the speakers inside them, assuming they fit. Then you can use the stands for your surrounds if you don't have them already.

Here are some initial pics I snapped of my new Pioneer Kuro 6020 with my point and shoot.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2588311341_9df7ef90cc.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2589146252_39daee6dec.jpg?v=0

PLEASE POST MORE PICS OF THE PIONEER 6020

THE BLACK LEVELS ARE INSANE! :eek:

:eek:
LMAO! hey, it looks good, even if it does look like it's Easter all year round...

"PLEASE POST MORE PICS OF THE PIONEER 6020

THE BLACK LEVELS ARE INSANE! :eek:"

You do realize that the best the black levels could possibly look in those pictures are whatever the black levels are of the monitor you are viewing them on, right? :)

"PLEASE POST MORE PICS OF THE PIONEER 6020

THE BLACK LEVELS ARE INSANE! :eek:"

You do realize that the best the black levels could possibly look in those pictures are whatever the black levels are of the monitor you are viewing them on, right? :)

In theory yes, but I can see a difference in black levels from other screenshots. I wouldn't have initially responded if i didn't.

You have to admit that those 6020 pics are sweet! Give props when props are due. Yeah other things effect the black level perception, like my monitor , his camera, etc.. but we can debate those things all day. The fact remains that the blacks are the deepest posted.

THe 6020 Contrast levels also give it a nice 3D effect. I've been waiting to purchase another plasma that could actually give me this experience. Many people have posted about this in the plasma forums, but these pics definitely show me proof. Now i've got to see it in person.

"In theory yes ... The fact remains that the blacks are the deepest posted."

Just. Wow.

I really do love the "in theory" part! Gotta love when straight up blatant fact becomes "theory". :)

Guy 1: "I can fill this cup with water."
Guy 2: "Yeah, in theory."

It may be a nice monitor, but you absolutely can't use pictures to judge this sort of thing.

Go take a look at screenshots from like 10 years ago, when a $5,000 LCD projector threw up 800x600 and had a 300:1 contrast ratio, and those blacks will look "inky black" too.

It may be the best monitor out there, but geeez guys understand screenshots aren't indicitive of any kind of quality.........thats why anytime a new projector comes out and someone screams "POST SCREENSHOTS!" everyone whos ever owned a projector knows "They're pretty, but they don't tell any part of the story".

LMAO! hey, it looks good, even if it does look like it's Easter all year round...

Always good hear from a HGTV junkie, like myself! I'd venture that 40% of our viewing is that channel alone. Still, pastel yellow is a bit overwhelming for my tastes. Our decor is 3 colors...black, white, and grey. :)

I wish we had an off topic section here. So much to say. Nice set up on the HT and the weapon BigBoostDiamondStarMotor. Glocks are very very reliable.

Thank you sir :cool:

A 22 year old college student that has a "carry gun" and takes pictures of it in the foreground of Gta screen shots. LOL Really?

Yep, really. I don't see why it's so hard to believe :confused:

But here, to keep it (somewhat) on topic:

My most recent mod to the xbox, blue LED's in the ring of light. It matches the DTV receiver perfectly. The red LED's still work though...just in case it ever RROD's :rolleyes:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0664.jpg

STILESP113, is that a bong on your coffee table? Above the blue towel? Wow-ee!


That's my picture and no, that's a glass of gatorade :p

Always good hear from a HGTV junkie, like myself! I'd venture that 40% of our viewing is that channel alone. Still, pastel yellow is a bit overwhelming for my tastes. Our decor is 3 colors...black, white, and grey. :)

Ah...yellow can look ok (old picture of my setup from page 77 of this thread):
http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec.jpg

Nice cabinet.

Ugly color, but nice cabinet.

(I'm kidding, of course.)

T

But here, to keep it (somewhat) on topic:

My most recent mod to the xbox, blue LED's in the ring of light. It matches the DTV receiver perfectly. The red LED's still work though...just in case it ever RROD's :rolleyes:


Awesome!

Thank you sir :cool:



Yep, really. I don't see why it's so hard to believe :confused:

But here, to keep it (somewhat) on topic:

My most recent mod to the xbox, blue LED's in the ring of light. It matches the DTV receiver perfectly. The red LED's still work though...just in case it ever RROD's :rolleyes:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0664.jpg


kool pics of the blue lights on the 360 can u pm me and tell me how i can do that???

also, hot pics of Arnold schwartzenegger, post more, thanks in advance....

Here are some quake war shots since its been a while
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4288.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4292.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4293.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4298.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4299.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/shaporak/quake%20wars/IMG_4303.jpg

My most recent mod to the xbox, blue LED's in the ring of light. It matches the DTV receiver perfectly. The red LED's still work though...just in case it ever RROD's :rolleyes:



but it would void the warranty right? Unless you can change them back cleanly...

tv samsung 32" to small :eek: i buy it before 2 years around 1800 dollar expinsive now its 450 dollar in kuwait.
harmon kardon 5550
jbl speakers
xbox 360 . and i will buy ps3 next year beacuse i am waiting for killzone 2 and FFIV

tv samsung 32" to small :eek: i buy it before 2 years around 1800 dollar expinsive now its 450 dollar in kuwait.
harmon kardon 5550
jbl speakers
xbox 360 . and i will buy ps3 next year beacuse i am waiting for killzone 2 and FFIV

Very nice set up. and i agree, Killzone 2 looks like it will be amazing.

-J

Add me to the (White) Ring of Lights mod list (numerous times over):

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/P1010001-1.jpg

kool pics of the blue lights on the 360 can u pm me and tell me how i can do that???

Might as well let everyone in on the DIY:

http://llamma.com/xbox360/mods/Ring-of-light-color-mod.htm

You need 5 LEDs and some soldering skills. They are very, very small:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/P1010008.jpg
(These are for the controller, though they are similar to the RF unit ones.)

but it would void the warranty right? Unless you can change them back cleanly...

Not necessarily. If you've got an extra RF unit, if you're very careful, and/or have a few of these lying around:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/P1010012.jpg

P.S. My camera and camera skills are terrible. :D

My favorite 360 mod ever:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n172/spyderswebphotos/100_2354.jpg

Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_2832.jpg
Old pics, disregard the other pj mounted behind it
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_2833.jpg

Again, old pics. Still hadn't done the screen yet
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1583.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1583.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1993.jpg

Really nice room JJ!

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1993.jpg

Got the same chair from Bassett but the cushion is a bit weird.

nothing like playing music games were the notes are as big as your head, that's awsome lol.

Pictures don't do it justice...

Got the same chair from Bassett but the cushion is a bit weird.

OMG... I see your house is haunted with ORB's...

Freaky

Quake Wars looks like Call of Duty 3, so wats new?

nice ht JJ. is your pj mounted to studs or are you using dry wall anchors. I have an epson 1080 home cinema but can't mount due to having a drop ceiling. don't I could mount my pj with dry wall anchors since the pj is kind of heavy.

Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_2832.jpg
Old pics, disregard the other pj mounted behind it
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_2833.jpg

Again, old pics. Still hadn't done the screen yet
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1583.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1583.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x248/jjcritch/IMG_1993.jpg

is your pj mounted to a stud are did you use drywall anchors.

Are those Polk speakers that Aristo is using?

My setup:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/couchview.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/sideanglefull.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00970.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00973.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00969.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00974.jpg

window view :)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00971.jpg

That window view is awesome. You in San Fran?

pedramian yours is by far one of my favorite set ups... Simple, clean and just plain nice.

That window view is awesome. You in San Fran?

pedramian yours is by far one of my favorite set ups... Simple, clean and just plain nice.

thejokell- Thanks man, it is a pretty nice view and yup i live in San Francisco.

qjones- Thanks I really appreciate it, hopefully one day i can move to a bigger place, but i'm content right now.

My setup:



Great set up. Love the artwork.

-J

Is that your artwork?

is your pj mounted to a stud are did you use drywall anchors.

Anchors

Is that your artwork?

some of it I did, and some of it my friend did.

Test.. never posted pictures before. Will come back to add actual Xbox game pictures. What can I say it's good to be single :D


120" of fun!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0004.jpg

Plant earth on XA2
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0093.jpg

Xbox
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0096.jpg

Play all my computer games on this too
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0095.jpg

And yes I am a WoW geek =)
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0008.jpg

My Rack
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0098.jpg

Which I keep on the otherside of the basement.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0099.jpg

Marty that is an awesome looking setup you have.

Cable Management...sadly I too am Cable Management Challenged.

"What? I need to change the TOSLINK input on my switch? Cripes....Honey if I'm not back from that rats-nest in an hour, send out the dogs!"

Plant earth on XA2
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0093.jpg

Ahhh...Planet Earth! Still the best thing to show off a big screen. We have all 3 formats. :)

Cable Management...sadly I too am Cable Management Challenged.

"What? I need to change the TOSLINK input on my switch? Cripes....Honey if I'm not back from that rats-nest in an hour, send out the dogs!"

LOL I had to just unwrap all my cables to install my new 606 reciever, otherwise it was pretty clean looking, but hey no one is going to see it, so like the river I go with the least resistance :D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c211/Pedramian/DSC00973.jpg

you make beats?

you make beats?

Yup

[QUOTE=MartyKM72;14166752]Test.. never posted pictures before. Will come back to add actual Xbox game pictures. What can I say it's good to be single :D

Plant earth on XA2
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0093.jpg

Xbox
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0096.jpg

Play all my computer games on this too
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0095.jpg

Yes, I agree its definitely great to be single, woman can come over to chill then kick them out, lol.

I love your screen, great pics, congrats, I cant wait to get my 92" one of these days. Which projector are you using?, yours look like it gives great detail and blacks. Im still deciding which one to get i like the Epson UB 1080.

Which projector are you using?, yours look like it gives great detail and blacks. Im still deciding which one to get i like the Epson UB 1080.

Mitsubishi HC5000

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=691427

My Rack
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Embar/IMG_0098.jpg


what kind of rack is that, how much and where did you get it? I am looking for a rack to put in my closet (im putting all my av equip in the closet)

Thank you,
-J

what kind of rack is that, how much and where did you get it? I am looking for a rack to put in my closet (im putting all my av equip in the closet)

Thank you,
-J

I got it over 5 years ago, I think for CC. At that time I didn't know a whole lot about online shopping so I am sure you could find something cheaper and most likely better, I think I payed $150-200 for it if remeber right.

Battlefield Bad Company
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3227/pio128ms9.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2988/pio124jj9.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4494/pio120rp6.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/2332/pio114oj1.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/2095/pio108zl5.jpg
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/2720/pio106oz9.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/8891/pio132hf2.jpg
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9882/pio096vh1.jpg

kool pics of the blue lights on the 360 can u pm me and tell me how i can do that???

Thanks :cool: Looks like someone already posted a how-to, but the way I did it was bought a new RF module from a buddy who had already replaced the LED's. 15 bucks and he didn't want my old one.

but it would void the warranty right? Unless you can change them back cleanly...

Yes, it does. You have to open the box up. The only way you could trick them is to get a new one of those silver stickers that cover up the case where it connects.

Here's a couple new pictures that actually have games on the screen...and you can see the ring a little better here. Also moved my computer beside the stand.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_0997.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/bigboostdsm/IMG_1004.jpg

Those pictures also show how well the HD-DVR matches the xbox :cool:

Battlefield Bad Company
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/3227/pio128ms9.jpg


I want your tv. I just rented the game today and the graphics are amazing and the game is really fun.

Getting rid of the ol Samsung, My Pioneer Elite Pro151 comes in tomorrow!! I'll post pics soon.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/update011.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/update005.jpg

^ Def Tech - Great choice my friend. Along with the Yamaha receiver...

^ Def Tech - Great choice my friend. Along with the Yamaha receiver...

Thanks :). The Yammy is great, but oddly enough, it is getting swapped out for a Denon 3808ci, coupled with a pair of Outlaw Monoblocks.

Today is the big day! T minus twelves hours, eleven minutes, and counting :D.

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5930/13487251jn3.jpg
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/213/28659418rr3.jpg
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/1364/29489203ww7.jpg
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9564/47635733ls7.jpg
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4650/52325732ea2.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8866/90388229if0.jpg
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7429/87746094pz3.jpg

I'm guessing thats unreal?

I'm guessing thats unreal?


that it would be:D

some better UT3 pics
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1094/78526098ch0.jpg
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/912/14478935di4.jpg
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3700/57012839se0.jpg
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2141/66061105yv7.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8365/11435925gg6.jpg

Finally!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/kuro006.jpg

Thats awesome Fanaticalism. I wish i had that tv. Here is my lowly 5080 i have had for about a month. Congrats though, looks awesome.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/reymudo/IMG_0017.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/reymudo/IMG_0010.jpg
Hancock screenshot
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/reymudo/IMG_0023.jpg

ZOMG! this thread cant be on the 2nd page! let me bump it up

Thx Bflip

Some Xbox 360 Enchanted Arms screens on a Samsung 52A650:

http://i28.tinypic.com/162yiq.jpg

Underrated game IMHO.
I'll post more tomorrow.

I loved Enchanted Arms. I have all 1000 achievements. Although, I did get frustrated a few times when I didnt know where I was going sometimes, and would be lost for 30 minutes or so.

Some more pics, resized:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ih5l5g.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2exav6f.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/msmzqu.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/5bshhi.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/ejfvdl.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2n1uoo2.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/20pzpmg.jpg



Again, of you like JRPGs, in the way of Final fantasy X or Shadow Heart 2, this game is absolutely great.

I'd try turning your sharpness down
just a thought

I'd try not giving people settings advice when you have no idea what the display looks like in person

just a thought

Darklord, why is it that you never have anything constructive to add? All I ever see from you is harshness, and negativity. That is called trolling I believe.

I await your inevitable derogatory, and sarcastic response.