bluesky, that's a hell of a set-up you got there. Browsed your site and saw your Dads set-up as well, man I hope to have a son like you when I grow up. :)

LOL! If you only knew me you'd laugh at my laziness!

I agree my setup could benefit from refining the wires...believe me I'd like nothing better than to solder the speaker wires to banana plugs and plug them into my receiver instead of the way I have them setup in addition to doing a better job hiding wires.

But I'm terrible at follow through. Maybe I can get my act together for the new year.

When I get home I'll post a picture of how fracked up the wiring situation is behind the TV. (oh and yes, I said frack cuz i'm a BSG fan :cool: )

Dude, I'm right there with you...too lazy to clean it up!

Everyone always says this about people's setups, but I don't get it. If you have a stand where you can see through it, there's not much you can do? I mean, are you saying just tie all the wires together? Would that help?


MY MAN THERES A LOT A PERSON CAN DO IF YOU JUST TAKE THE TIME TO DO IT, I GOT A MORE OR LESS SEE THROUGH STAND AND I SAT BEHIND THE STAND FOR LIKE 2 HOURS AND FOLDED ALL THE WIRES AND TIDE THE WIRES TOGETHER AND NOW THERE NOT ALL OVER THE PLACE. SO YEA, SOME WELL SPENT TIME ORGANIZING THE WIRES WOULD HELP A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT AND YOU OR HIS SET UP WOULD LOOK 50% BETTER. I KNOW MINE DID AFTER I DID IT. JUST PLEASE TRY IT OUT. TAKE A B4 AND AFTER PIC AND POST IT I WILL LOVE TO SEE IT. THANK YOU. GOOD LUCK. WE ALL SPENT A LOT OF OUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON OUR SETUPS, LETS MAKE THEM LOOK AS GOOD AS THEY CAN. AGREE?

bluesky, that's a hell of a set-up you got there. Browsed your site and saw your Dads set-up as well, man I hope to have a son like you when I grow up. :)

Thank you for the nice words...

Cheers! :D

Abluesky:

Very nice set up and pics, nice and clean, no wires, excellent job. ry to give hedonist some pointers. WHAT TYPE OF CAMERA DO YOU HAVE?

First, some of you guys have awesome camera skills or an awesome camera!

Here is the clutter I have to organize somehow....maybe next year.

https://greenspace.tulane.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-91835_1-t_fANJikmQ

https://greenspace.tulane.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-91836_1-t_tVl97EAC

What are some easy fixes for a lazyass like me?
P.S. Looks like I need to dust, too!


OMG, damn my man, what the hell is all of that. Im surprised your house didnt burn down yet, lol. Holy crap. Yo dude, your goin to need more then 2 hours back there. You need to take this saturday wake up early and go to the 99 cent store, get some black garbage bag twisties and start from scratch behind your setup. One by one. It will look much bettter. Take some pics when your done, ok. Maybe i should start a business with rewiring peoples tv setups. prolly make mad money. you think? good luck. Maybe get a six pack while your workin back there. lol. Heineken preferrably.

Well, im using componet..But my tv is far from factory settings...I went into the service manual and changed a lot of things..I got 1 to 1 pixel ratio thru component. And RGAIN 61 GGAIN - 61 BGAIN - 61 and among other things.

But im using vivid mode.
Iris - 1
Picture - 100
Brightness - 50
color - 31
Hue - 5
Color Temp - natural
Sharpness - 20
Noise reduction - 0ff

And my Custum are the same but i use Black corrector - low and Advanced iris -low


damn man thats horrible PQ, please fix that. go to a thread for your tv and ask around, lol

LOL :D ...not bad, ;)
but at 1024x768 and 450kb ??
my litte photo was only 780x435 and 71 kb's

But If you have a "thing" for Big pics and facial hair ...
it doesnt get much finer than this (pun intended) :eek:

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/UV1.jpg

and the lines on the material covering the soldiers helmet
(that are supposed to be there)
are almost as clear as the pink vertical lines that are "not" supposed to be on Jacks cheek/nose :D ;) :p

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/BHD.jpg

Hope nobody here is on dial-up :D




<edit note> Pioneer PDP-5070HD 50" 1365x768


damn, Piomanaic, your gettin good at takin pics i see, what type of camera you got?

damn man thats horrible PQ, please fix that. go to a thread for your tv and ask around, lol

IF THIS IS HORRIBLE THEN I MUST BE BLIND btw read the the whole statement next time.. I said I changed alot of my settings in my service manual so my menu settings dont reflect the changes I made..>.............
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/RV6/000_2384.jpg

Abluesky:

WHAT TYPE OF CAMERA DO YOU HAVE?

I used my Sony DSC-P200, which is a nice and easy to use little camera. I turned off the flash and used a tripod... ...makes things a little easier...

Cheers!

bleh, budget setup lol. dont have that much money to spend right now. ITS REALLY A MESS!
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9806/1002307largewu2.jpg

It almost looks like you don't have the hd switch set to hdtv on the av adapter.

Well the pic is a bit blurred. Here is a new pic of the same location but with cool setting, the other pic was in neutral setting. Yea the thing is set to HD

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5370/dsc02914ug5.jpg

Another pic of a more lit area on the same map, and this time no blur and balanced my arms before taking the pic

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6390/dsc02915cg2.jpg

Hmm I don't have Rainbow 6 but...is it just me or those hands look REALLY huge?

damn man thats horrible PQ, please fix that. go to a thread for your tv and ask around, lol

Dang, Uptown, why don't you stop beating around the bush and tell him what you really think!

Personally, the color temp is cooler than I prefer, but other than that it's not a bad picture. The contrast appears a little too high as well, but that can be due to the camera he took the picture with. Some of my screen shots have the whites blown out, when on the TV they don't actually look like that.

Hmm I don't have Rainbow 6 but...is it just me or those hands look REALLY huge?

LOL MIGHTY big hands? wth?

LOL MIGHTY big hands? wth?

That's how the boys in Rainbow roll... :-)

Not only are his hands huge, but he's a mutant as well. His 4th finger is like 2 inches longer than his middle finger.

bleh, budget setup lol. dont have that much money to spend right now. ITS REALLY A MESS!


Oh man! Don't let Uptown see that mess-o-wires!! LOL!

Admitedly, Uptown has a point and I also have a massive mess on my hands. Going out of the country for holiday, but when I get back I'll do my best to clean up the mess and post some after pictures.

Cheers.

Not only are his hands huge, but he's a mutant as well. His 4th finger is like 2 inches longer than his middle finger.

LOL! I noticed that too :)

Still, the single-player graphics in R6:Vegas look amazing! I can't wait to get this game for Christmas!

LOL! I noticed that too :)

Still, the single-player graphics in R6:Vegas look amazing! I can't wait to get this game for Christmas!

You won't be disappointed....HOWEVER, you should make sure your router is on the approved xboxlive list. I know it sounds silly, but this game's net code can wreak havoc on some routers, knocking them out and forcing you to reboot the router in order to get internet access back (for the entire system, not just the 360). Even port forwarding/DMZ tricks don't work. All other 360 games, both on DVD and Arcade, work fine, but for some reason this particular game's net code is different than the others.

I had to buy a new router (d-link a/b/g) but once i plugged in the new router it worked perfect out of the box. There are many threads on it, but here's one to look at on the xbox.com forums (http://forums.xbox.com/1/9013108/ShowPost.aspx#9013108) .

You won't be disappointed....HOWEVER, you should make sure your router is on the approved xboxlive list. I know it sounds silly, but this game's net code can wreak havoc on some routers, knocking them out and forcing you to reboot the router in order to get internet access back (for the entire system, not just the 360). Even port forwarding/DMZ tricks don't work. All other 360 games, both on DVD and Arcade, work fine, but for some reason this particular game's net code is different than the others.

I had to buy a new router (d-link a/b/g) but once i plugged in the new router it worked perfect out of the box. There are many threads on it, but here's one to look at on the xbox.com forums (http://forums.xbox.com/1/9013108/ShowPost.aspx#9013108) .


HOly crap!! I'm glad I read this post. I have a Netgear router and I was having the same problem, where all my internet access would be hosed. I woul dhave to restart my router and even my cable box sometimes. Ok, ALOT of the times. The other game I've had this issue with is Halo 2, but I wouldn't expect anythiing less from Bungie.

Glad to know I wasn't going crazy.

HOly crap!! I'm glad I read this post. I have a Netgear router and I was having the same problem, where all my internet access would be hosed. I woul dhave to restart my router and even my cable box sometimes. Ok, ALOT of the times. The other game I've had this issue with is Halo 2, but I wouldn't expect anythiing less from Bungie.

Glad to know I wasn't going crazy.
+1 I always have to reboot the router after Halo.

You won't be disappointed....HOWEVER, you should make sure your router is on the approved xboxlive list. I know it sounds silly, but this game's net code can wreak havoc on some routers, knocking them out and forcing you to reboot the router in order to get internet access back (for the entire system, not just the 360). Even port forwarding/DMZ tricks don't work. All other 360 games, both on DVD and Arcade, work fine, but for some reason this particular game's net code is different than the others.

I had to buy a new router (d-link a/b/g) but once i plugged in the new router it worked perfect out of the box. There are many threads on it, but here's one to look at on the xbox.com forums (http://forums.xbox.com/1/9013108/ShowPost.aspx#9013108) .

Thanks for the info. I have the Linksys WRTG54 wireless router which is XBOX Live certified. I'm also using the Microsoft wireless adapter and I noticed in my network settings that NAT was set to "moderate". I can't figure out why though. I haven't had any consistent problems playing games on Live though. The only I game I really play nowadays is Gears of War.

I'm not that interested in the versus multiplayer with R6:Vegas. I'll probably just stick with co-op and single-player.

HOly crap!! I'm glad I read this post. I have a Netgear router and I was having the same problem, where all my internet access would be hosed. I woul dhave to restart my router and even my cable box sometimes. Ok, ALOT of the times. The other game I've had this issue with is Halo 2, but I wouldn't expect anythiing less from Bungie.

Glad to know I wasn't going crazy.

Yeah it was frustrating...and worse it just wouldn't let you play...it would be fine until it searched for a match...then it would SHOW you the matches where everyone else was having fun...then the connection would die. Reboot the router, log back in to live, startup R6, start multiplayer, search....DROP again lol. If it hosed AFTER I was done playing it would be much less of an issue.

Check netgear's site for their xbox live compatibility list. My old router (wgt624 v3) and version are compatible (hardware), but my firmware is too RECENT (the horror) to work with it. Although I could download the older firmware, the upgrade (downgrade) wouldn't take on the router. Don't get me started on why Netgear would BREAK xbox compatibility with a firmware upgrade...

So I bought a new router...that's how much I love the game. Of course I still suck at it, but at least now I can practice online :-)

I don't want to hijack the thread, I linked to a thread in my above post. Go to the end of the thread and you'll see my post (my username is archie68) where I list my bridge and new router combo. It also has links to netgears site. Good luck!

EDIT: If you find your router hardware and firmware ARE compatible,but you are still having the proble, then you probably need to use port forwarding or put the 360 in the DMZ. There's a link for instructions on how to do this in the same post.

I used my Sony DSC-P200, which is a nice and easy to use little camera. I turned off the flash and used a tripod... ...makes things a little easier...

Cheers!


oh kool thanks, how many megapixels is it and how much was it?

Hmm I don't have Rainbow 6 but...is it just me or those hands look REALLY huge?
\

For rea yo. What the hell, his fingers are like 10" long, lol.

Hmm I don't have Rainbow 6 but...is it just me or those hands look REALLY huge?
\

For real yo. What the hell, his fingers are like 10" long, lol.

oh kool thanks, how many megapixels is it and how much was it?

It is a 7.2 Mega Pixel camera, which I purchased over a year ago. I think I paid around $300.00 for it at the time. It is a handy camera that takes good pictures, without much effort.

Cheers!

Here is a few shots I took while watching Aeon Flux last night. I'll get some pics of my set up tonight. The pictures didn't come out super clear, I prob. need to change some of the camera's settings. I have a Samsung HL-S5087W.

http://www.moonkei.com/aeon1.jpg

http://www.moonkei.com/aeon2.jpg

http://www.moonkei.com/aeon3.jpg

http://www.moonkei.com/aeon4.jpg

Here's mine. 50" Panny Plasma.

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/1.jpg

That looks pretty sick with the backlight

nice ambilight

nice ambilight

Yeah, looks like it's hovering....way cool

What did you use to get that backlight??? It looks SICK =)

It's a 12' rope light from Home Depot. You get some of the sticky things and zip ties and it sticks to the back and is the exact same length as the plasma. There was a giant thread here on it. I think the title was ambiant light or something.

Here's a couple more with Rainbox Six: Vegas. The pics would be better if I could find the damn quick release for my tripod mount.

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/3.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/4.jpg

Definitely not a showcase...

3 year old 50" Sony LCD RPTV
Dish ViP 622 Tri Tuner HD Receiver
Onkyo 502 Receiver
Athena s.5 speakers
Mirage S-10 Sub
And of course my 360

The ugly guy in the pic is me...courtesy of the Live Vision Camera and RB6:Vegas face mapping (too cool).

I know it needs some cleanup as well, but I'm lazy :-)

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jarchule/detail?.dir=b367re2&.dnm=f63cre2.jpg&.src=ph

Cedclark, those FNR 3 pics you had posted a while back are gruesome and so sick looking!

Here's my setup. Nothing all that special compared to others, but it's precious to me.... :D

Just another Sony KDF-E50A10....ignore the wires to the bottom left....its actually the christmas tree!

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/925/systemfq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's my setup. Nothing all that special compared to others, but it's precious to me.... :D

Just another Sony KDF-E50A10....ignore the wires to the bottom left....its actually the christmas tree!

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/925/systemfq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


PLEASE PLEASE take that Xbox360 down from up there, if that falls from that height your screwed. Put your cable box up there or something.

I cringed when i saw your photo, great setup otherwise though :)

Ps3 and 360 in harmony

PLEASE PLEASE take that Xbox360 down from up there, if that falls from that height your screwed. Put your cable box up there or something.

I cringed when i saw your photo, great setup otherwise though :)

LOL!!! I appreciate the warning, but its perfectly safe up there. The center channel speaker is much deeper than the 360, and all the cables are tied up so that there is negative pressure on it.

Believe me, I spent much time making sure it was safe! :D

Thanks, I appreciate it anyway.

Nice TV Keither.

Wow! It's nice to see some Onkyo receivers! I was going to post that before I saw even another member had one.

Wow! It's nice to see some Onkyo receivers! I was going to post that before I saw even another member had one.

I love my Onkyo. Mine's the 602 which is an upgrade from the HTIB Oknyo receiver. Wow. What. A. Difference.

Looking forward to my Christmas present of Athena speakers :D

Here's mine. 50" Panny Plasma.

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~dnell87/1.jpg

how are you hiding your cables so well? did you punch holes through the wall or something? I can't even see the wires for the speaker on the shelf

looks real homely!!

Athenas are a great value.

BTW Happy Holidays everyone. I hope to see some more setups after everyone gets more toys lol.

how are you hiding your cables so well? did you punch holes through the wall or something? I can't even see the wires for the speaker on the shelf

looks real homely!!

The center channel and all Plasma cables run behind the wall. I just cut out a 2" hole behind the plasma and at the bottom of the wall and ran the power, 1 component, and 1 HDMI cable. The center channel has a hole cut behind it as well and runs to the bottom. Behind the entertainment center is a rats nest.

I just bought the VGA HD cable and i came to the conclusion that it is horrible compared to component. Does anyone agree with me on this. I played with the setting and still not great, i had to up the contrast level to 60 which is the highest level on my pioneet 5070. Anyone have any pointers on what i should do to get great PQ or thats it?

I just bought the VGA HD cable and i came to the conclusion that it is horrible compared to component. Does anyone agree with me on this. I played with the setting and still not great, i had to up the contrast level to 60 which is the highest level on my pioneet 5070. Anyone have any pointers on what i should do to get great PQ or thats it?

Different for every TV. If Component looks better, stick with it.

Recent new customizartions to my theater... after a recent trip to the local cinemas, I became very disgusted with my own setup...

I wanted more of a "MOVIE THEATER" feel & look...

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/35500451942.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4311186)

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/35500451971.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4311187)
I stained the wood trim myself... it was an idea I had.... :confused:

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/35500451990.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4311188)

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/35500452152.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4311192)
cam was shaking, I still thought it was a good pic...


http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/35500452097.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4311189)



Before the customizations...

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/10/28701364051.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3700538)



Anyway, hope you guys like it... I wanted to make it more like a Movie Theater... a welfare home made ghetto theater....

The center channel and all Plasma cables run behind the wall. I just cut out a 2" hole behind the plasma and at the bottom of the wall and ran the power, 1 component, and 1 HDMI cable. The center channel has a hole cut behind it as well and runs to the bottom. Behind the entertainment center is a rats nest.

ok thanks. i thought i read somewhere on avs that running power cables through the wall violates some electrical codes or something like and could cause a fire? im probably confused though cuz i read that a long time ago

ok thanks. i thought i read somewhere on avs that running power cables through the wall violates some electrical codes or something like and could cause a fire? im probably confused though cuz i read that a long time ago
I think it depends on the room. I know some commecial locations where they have actual "fire walls". To meet code in order to run wiring through those you need to do it a very specific way or it violates code. We had some people get in trouble for the way they ran wire in one of our workplaces.

You have to run fire rated power cables through walls or you're in violation of the code. You can not take a 15 foot computer power cable and run it through a wall and meet code. Didn't stop me from doing it for my projector.

Here are some pics of my setup. I'm not very good with the camera :D .
The 360 is connected via VGA running @ 1080p.

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/502/setup3.JPG

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

Upscale DVD
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/502/1080p_DVD.JPG

and GOW
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/502/P1000216_1_.JPG

Nice setup. Try taking pictures not so close to the tv so we can get a frame of reference on what your setup looks like in your room.

damn man those are some big A$$ speakers for that lil setup.

Hey guys new to the forums, anyways, Ive been checking out this thread along with some other photos threads, and I was wondering about all of those Dolby Digital and DTX Sound plaques that you guys have on your walls. Where did you get them, how much, etc.

Thanks

Andrew

damn man those are some big A$$ speakers for that lil setup.

They look big without the grill but actually their not that big at all. They have 6.5" woofers, 5" mid and a 1" tweeter and 38 or 39" in height. I do have a small room but i'm and HT fan so I put everything that actually fits in it :D

Nice setup. Try taking pictures not so close to the tv so we can get a frame of reference on what your setup looks like in your room.

Thanks for the tip, i took these pics in a hurry before i got to work so next time I'll take my time and keep that in mind.

Hey guys new to the forums, anyways, Ive been checking out this thread along with some other photos threads, and I was wondering about all of those Dolby Digital and DTX Sound plaques that you guys have on your walls. Where did you get them, how much, etc.

Thanks

Andrew


You'll get a quicker response if you PM the poster of the pic that has the plaques you want. Chances are small that they may read this far into the thread.

Here are a couple quick shots of my setup (JVC HD-52G-786). The first picture has a little bit of glare from the sun hitting a painting behind me (happens for about 5 minutes out of the day)... :mad:

http://www.audiodesignlabs.com/ht9.jpg
http://www.audiodesignlabs.com/ht8.jpg

Cheers! :)
Schweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's my Setup

Westinghouse 42 inch HD LCD Monitor (720p)
Comcast HD DVR
Modded Xbox with XBMC
Xbox 360 with HD DVD Player
PS3
Logitech pc speakers

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/ghost_in_a_shell/setup.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/ghost_in_a_shell/setup2.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/ghost_in_a_shell/setup3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/ghost_in_a_shell/setup4.jpg

MJ Doom, nice stand, what is it and/or where did you get it?? Also is that a 47" Westinghouse 1080P on it??

MJ Doom, nice stand, what is it and/or where did you get it?? Also is that a 47" Westinghouse 1080P on it??

Naw, the westinghouse is a 42 inch 720p HD Monitor (w4207) I got it at bb for a grand on black friday. the stand is a Bush Swivel TV Stand i got it a bb too for $120. here is a link. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3830199&type=product&id=1051384799852) i just didnt put the swivel on

Hey guys new to the forums, anyways, Ive been checking out this thread along with some other photos threads, and I was wondering about all of those Dolby Digital and DTX Sound plaques that you guys have on your walls. Where did you get them, how much, etc.

Thanks

Andrew

You can get them from time to time on e-bay. You may have to frame them yourself though.

Polish the chrome on your 360 and HD-DVD drive, MJ DOOM! I

Here's mine nothing special compared to most of you here. Sorry for the bad quality pics I have an old 3.2 MP Canon Elph. Theres a link to my photo album in my sig.
Everything in my room is controlled by my Harmony 880 Remote.

Home Theater

Samsung 30" CRT HDTV
Onkyo SR603 7.1 Reciever
Onkyo HT240 6.1 speakers
360 with Component and Optical
PS3 with HDMI and Optical
Wii with Component
Pace 550 HD Cable Box
LG progressive Scan DVD


My PC setup:


Panasonic 23" Viera LCD HDTV
Pioneer DIRSE800C Wireless Dolby Headphone
Logitech Dinovo set
Logitech G25 Wheel
and an AMD 2.5 Ghz PC

Main Setup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2679.jpg

Here's Gears at Night
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2678.jpg


My PC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2672.jpg

Can some post some pics of PGR3 and FNR3?

A quick tip to some of you folks when taking pics of your setup - leave the flash off!
... and Merry Christmas :)

They look big without the grill but actually their not that big at all. They have 6.5" woofers, 5" mid and a 1" tweeter and 38 or 39" in height. I do have a small room but i'm and HT fan so I put everything that actually fits in it :D


Nice, as Tim Alllen would say "oogggghhh ooggghhhh"!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

Here's mine nothing special compared to most of you here. Sorry for the bad quality pics I have an old 3.2 MP Canon Elph. Theres a link to my photo album in my sig.
Everything in my room is controlled by my Harmony 880 Remote.

Home Theater

Samsung 30" CRT HDTV
Onkyo SR603 7.1 Reciever
Onkyo HT240 6.1 speakers
360 with Component and Optical
PS3 with HDMI and Optical
Wii with Component
Pace 550 HD Cable Box
LG progressive Scan DVD


My PC setup:


Panasonic 23" Viera LCD HDTV
Pioneer DIRSE800C Wireless Dolby Headphone
Logitech Dinovo set
Logitech G25 Wheel
and an AMD 2.5 Ghz PC

Main Setup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2679.jpg

Here's Gears at Night
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2678.jpg


My PC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2672.jpg


DAMNNNNN, thats way to much cluttter behind that setup on ur wall. At first i didnt know which was the tv and which was the picture. Please Please take those posters down behind your setup and move them someplace else, perferrably the garbage. lol. It will look a lot nicer without it. Give it a try. At least your chrome is polished. You got a tough audience in this thread my man. :D :D :D

P.S. Do something with your wires.

[QUOTE=MJ DOOM]Here's my Setup

Westinghouse 42 inch HD LCD Monitor (720p)
Comcast HD DVR
Modded Xbox with XBMC
Xbox 360 with HD DVD Player
PS3
Logitech pc speakers

Which looks better HD-DVD or Blu-ray movies?

DAMNNNNN, thats way to much cluttter behind that setup on ur wall. At first i didnt know which was the tv and which was the picture. Please Please take those posters down behind your setup and move them someplace else, perferrably the garbage. lol. It will look a lot nicer without it. Give it a try. At least your chrome is polished. You got a tough audience in this thread my man. :D :D :D

P.S. Do something with your wires.


Its my room man, THE POSTERS STAY!

:)

Its my room man, THE POSTERS STAY!

:)

Well in that case you should be embarrassed putting up that pic on this thread. :p :p

DAMNNNNN, thats way to much cluttter behind that setup on ur wall. At first i didnt know which was the tv and which was the picture. Please Please take those posters down behind your setup and move them someplace else, perferrably the garbage. lol. It will look a lot nicer without it. Give it a try. At least your chrome is polished. You got a tough audience in this thread my man. :D :D :D

P.S. Do something with your wires.
That's not his home theater, that's his desk. Posters in your bedroom is pretty normal man

That's not his home theater, that's his desk. Posters in your bedroom is pretty normal man


i guess, if you say so, up to a certain age i guess.

Its my room man, THE POSTERS STAY!

:)


Wow, I hope i didnt hurt your feelings man. I got a private message sayin why am i being a D. Damn are we men or wat on here. Dont take things so personal people. I not putting no ones setup down, im just giving some advice. If i see mad wires around ur set up and its all clutter im say someting. I said it once and ill say it again, we all spent a lot of money and time on our setups and we should all make them look they best we can. I know I try my best. Merry Xmas. Now lets play some Call of Duty.

It's his place, his stuff, and he can do whatever he wants with it. This thread isn't the place for making nit-picks about personal preferences.

Great pics guys, keep em coming! :D

Everybody knows better than to give advice on personal taste. I'm pretty sure there are some that would tell me to put something on my bare walls.

LG 37LC2D 37" LCD HDTV

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/eXLink/My%20Room/P1010035.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/eXLink/My%20Room/P1010050.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/eXLink/My%20Room/P1010048.jpg
Gears of War @ 720P w/ Default Video Settings.

Keep in mind:
- I suck at taking pictures.
- Was using a 3 year old 3.2MP Camera.
- IQ reduced due to Photobucket hosting and resizing.
- Was taken mid-day with blinds closed so it was not fully dark or light.

The TV looks atleast 2-3x better in person.

That's, ahem, Vida Guerra's "bad" side.

That's, ahem, Vida Guerra's "bad" side.

and here's her good one ;)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/jaemillz/Xbox%20360/DSCF1019.jpg

Wow, I hope i didnt hurt your feelings man. I got a private message sayin why am i being a D. Damn are we men or wat on here. Dont take things so personal people. I not putting no ones setup down, im just giving some advice. If i see mad wires around ur set up and its all clutter im say someting. I said it once and ill say it again, we all spent a lot of money and time on our setups and we should all make them look they best we can. I know I try my best. Merry Xmas. Now lets play some Call of Duty.


Don't sweat it. I'm only 24 so this is the best thing I can muster with my income.
I'll clean it up :P

Here's some PGR3 shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2690.jpg

With the Wireless Wheel

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2693.jpg

dude that is a sweet desk :D

dude that is a sweet desk :D


School desk FTW !

I've had it lying around my house since like 1990, its adjustable and sturdy enough, hehe why not!

where did you guys score the vida theme?

Ive been having fun for a week. I dont think thats a good spot for the 360, but I dunno where else to put it. Its been doing fine though.


http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9748/dsc06171eu3.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc06171eu3.jpg)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3793/dsc06179kp7.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc06179kp7.jpg)

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9003/dsc06171mc0.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9529/dsc06179kz7.jpg

where did you guys score the vida theme?

Use a PC or a USB thumb drive

Don't sweat it. I'm only 24 so this is the best thing I can muster with my income.
I'll clean it up :P

Here's some PGR3 shots




You've got a 360, PS3, and Wii and you're saying you don't make that much money? Maybe not.

By the way, I've got the 32" version of the same tv you have as my secondary HD set and it cost nearly a grand. Plus with all the PC stuff you've got, you're making more than alot.

I would seriously put some effort into hiding some of those wires.

cleaned up some wires :D
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9290/1002392largend3.jpg

You've got a 360, PS3, and Wii and you're saying you don't make that much money? Maybe not.

By the way, I've got the 32" version of the same tv you have as my secondary HD set and it cost nearly a grand. Plus with all the PC stuff you've got, you're making more than alot.

I would seriously put some effort into hiding some of those wires.


Well yeah i've been putting money into this for about 2 - 3 years, but when I do get a bigger TV preferable a 47 1080p then it'll be cleaned up. I tend to move my stuff around alot so thats why its messy. But thanks for the feedback!

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/xbox360%21/1.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/xbox360%21/2.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/xbox360%21/3.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/xbox360%21/4.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/xbox360%21/5.jpg

E-a-g-l-e-s.....................................Eagles !!!!!! :D

Definitely not a showcase...

3 year old 50" Sony LCD RPTV
Dish ViP 622 Tri Tuner HD Receiver
Onkyo 502 Receiver
Athena s.5 speakers
Mirage S-10 Sub
And of course my 360

The ugly guy in the pic is me...courtesy of the Live Vision Camera and RB6:Vegas face mapping (too cool).

I know it needs some cleanup as well, but I'm lazy :-)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jarchule/detail?.dir=b367re2&.dnm=f63cre2.jpg&.src=ph
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jarchule/detail?.dir=b367re2&.dnm=f63cre2.jpg&.src=ph

Guys, Here are a couple photos I took on my 2 year old sony grand wega kdf55w lcd projection tv. I have made a few changes in the service menu, but I really have the urge to get a 1080 p set. I'm using a canon sd600, no tripod, although I'm sure that would help/ . By the way, the 360 is amazing, my gamertag is bucknuts07, if anyone would like to play.

where did you guys score the vida theme?

if u have a pc, setup windows media connect (u should see an icon in control panel. if not dl it). with it u can access all of your music, videos, and photos from any winxp computer in your house. while im surfing and i see a background that i like, i save it to my pictures. then when im on my 360, i browse to the folder and make it my background. i usually play my music while playing games too. nice to have your own soundtrack!

Guys, Here are a couple photos I took on my 2 year old sony grand wega kdf55w lcd projection tv. I have made a few changes in the service menu, but I really have the urge to get a 1080 p set. I'm using a canon sd600, no tripod, although I'm sure that would help/ . By the way, the 360 is amazing, my gamertag is bucknuts07, if anyone would like to play.

Would help if we could actually see your setup. We all have sets capable of displaying HD resolutions and no way of taking HD photos. Plus if you could take a high resolution shot, some of us have no way viewing it on a lower resolution screen.

cleaned up some wires :D
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9290/1002392largend3.jpg


very nice rewiring bro, lookin good, nice job

very nice rewiring bro, lookin good, nice job
thanks, i got tired of all those wires hanging out.

Someone on the Aquos thread said their 1080p component picture for XBOX360 was off balance? Is this a common prob with Aquos? Also...anyone having banding or pixellation/motion probs with their Aquos? Thx.

simple, works for me.

Keep in mind I am still in highschool but I do my best w/ a small income. :D

I'll add some screenshots as I get time. You can view big pictures here:
http://www.putfile.com/football76

A sample of more to come:
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/36017292139.jpg

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/36017292025.jpg

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/3601729209.jpg

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/12/36017291976.jpg

The TV is a 27" HD Monitor- Its not much but its all the HD I could afford. I also Have a Sony 7.1 Receiver w/ a JBL 6.1 Speaker System. You gotta have a Tivo. And I'm still hanging on to the 90's w/ a DVD/VHS :p Combo.

Finally got my 360 so now I can join the thread!

Here is my gaming set up.

View from the couch.
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/images/dscn_new/DSCN1876.jpg

Couch with the surrounds.
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/images/dscn_new/DSCN1871.jpg

-Joe

Here's mine...

BTW the color is way off...For reference, the Dash tabs are purple, and they're showing up blue. It probably has to do with auto white balance.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/bmaster_008/Wide.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/bmaster_008/Dash.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/bmaster_008/DOA4.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/bmaster_008/AVrackfront.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/bmaster_008/AVrackside.jpg

Finally got my 360 so now I can join the thread!

Here is my gaming set up.

-snip-

Couch with the surrounds.
http://www.cnidarianreef.com/images/dscn_new/DSCN1871.jpg

-Joe

Nice setup...Where did you get the couch? I've been looking that style and have had no luck.

Nice setup...Where did you get the couch? I've been looking that style and have had no luck.

Thanks. The couch was from Philip Engel a furniture store local to New York.

http://www.philipengel.com/about.htm

simple, works for me.

Is that a Panasonic plasma I'm seeing? If so, how are you liking it?

Finally got my 360 so now I can join the thread!

Here is my gaming set up.

View from the couch.


-Joe


Question is that a Media Center? And if so what brand is it?

hey JBNY.....you win :p

Damn JBNY that is a nice sub you got there. =) Me envy you!

Is that a Panasonic plasma I'm seeing? If so, how are you liking it?



No rear projection lcd. I do link the 360 to a 50in. samsung plasma.

Question is that a Media Center? And if so what brand is it?

The only Media Center I am running is XBMC on a modified original Xbox.

LOL thanks guys. Most of the equipment is from upgrading my main HT in the living room over the years.

The equipment I have here is:

Samsung HD LCD LN-S3251D
Xbox 360
Original Xbox running XBMC 2.0.1 Excuter3 Chipset Mod
Denon AVR-3806 Reciever
Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR
Belkin PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner
Linksys 4 port switch.

Speakers are:
Mains: B&W DM601 S3
Center: Definitive Tech CLR1000
Surrounds PSB CW160S In-Walls
Subwoofer: SVS PB10-NSD

http://www.cnidarianreef.com/images/dscn_new/DSCN1884.jpg

The only Media Center I am running is XBMC on a modified original Xbox.

LOL thanks guys. Most of the equipment is from upgrading my main HT in the living room over the years.

The equipment I have here is:

Samsung HD LCD LN-S3251D
Xbox 360
Original Xbox running XBMC 2.0.1 Excuter3 Chipset Mod
Denon AVR-3806 Reciever
Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR
Belkin PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner


Awesome setup JB.

Just wondering, is it better to put the sub next to you or across from you? Right now, I have my sub opposite from where I sit, as seen in the pics below.


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/321503706_deeaf5fc7e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/321501489_e3d0b17a34_o.jpg

I have 2 tables next to my sofa, so I was thinking of either putting it under one of the table, or maybe moving one of the tables somewhere else.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/321503703_9abf5e5944_o.jpg

Is there any benefit to having the sub next to you rather than having it away from you? Anyone else have an opinion?

(I should update my pictures considering I painted the hole in the wall that I made when running the speaker wires :p )

^^^i also have my sub across from i sit..i get great bass from it..i think you should leave your sub there......since its not choked up in some corner its gonna give you a wider range of bass

^^^i also have my sub across from i sit..i get great bass from it..i think you should leave your sub there......since its not choked up in some corner its gonna give you a wider range of bass

Actually, that's exactly the opposite of what happens. Most subs are usually placed in the corner because the reflections from the walls created a more even dispersion of the bass frequencies throughout the room, and actually reinforces the bass response. Frequencies below 100 Hz are non-directional anyway, so placement doesn't need to be directly in front or behind you. Even far off to one side, you'll still hear it evenly in both ears.

Here's a way to test for where you should place your sub: put the sub in your normal listening position, then start a test tone and walk around the room and find where the bass sounds the loudest. Wherever that is, that's where the sub should go. Normally, you'll find it to be in a corner.

Experiment with your sub's placement.

Frequencies below 100 Hz are non-directional anyway, so placement doesn't need to be directly in front or behind you. Even far off to one side, you'll still hear it evenly in both ears.

I don't totally agree with that. I have my sub in the back of the room, behind my couch off to one side, and I get localization. (I'd much prefer to have it up at the front of the room, but I don't have the space.)

One happy family.....

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/336935957_0e088808b5.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/336935964_d52cbfa39c.jpg

Looking to possibly add a power conditioner... Not sure if it's needed in the "big city" (Los Angeles) but hey, I hear that there are benefits to them... :D

Looking to possibly add a power conditioner... Not sure if it's needed in the "big city" (Los Angeles) but hey, I hear that there are benefits to them... :D

You might want to get a UPS or surge protector if you don't have one. I live in LA county and lost a HD to a brown out that faded into a black out. :(

Nice looking set up. :)

-JR

You might want to get a UPS or surge protector if you don't have one. I live in LA county and lost a HD to a brown out that faded into a black out. :(

Nice looking set up. :)

-JR


Thanks for the compliment... not bad for a 27 year old tech support analyst working for the local school district huh..?? LOL....

I just picked up another surge protector rated at 4140 joules... I live by them... and I have all of my equipment, PC and home theater running through them (seperate ones of course)

I am just kind of curious about these Power Conditioners... I know that Pure AV makes some as well as Monster and Panamax.... Is it worth the plunge???

That's a sweet college setup!

Yeah, I lucked out with the T.V, open box at circuit city - was there and saw it for 1800... so tempting, went back the very next day to get it and it was 1400... with 18 months interest free on their credit card...

Thanks for the compliment... not bad for a 27 year old tech support analyst working for the local school district huh..?? LOL....

I just picked up another surge protector rated at 4140 joules... I live by them... and I have all of my equipment, PC and home theater running through them (seperate ones of course)

I am just kind of curious about this Power Conditioners... I know that Pure AV makes some as well as Monster and Panamax.... Is it worth the plunge???

From what I've gathered reading various information online, three features are ideal. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) - corrects brownouts (low AC voltage) and over-voltages, Surge Protection, and Noise Filtering - for EMI/RFI. At the very least some type of surge protector should be used. Many mid-priced models also include Noise Filtering. Just beware that those units do not protect against brown outs. AVR is required for that. According to industry techs brown outs and over-voltages cause cumulative damage on delicate system components, resulting in wear and the possibility of shortened product lifespan. Many people overlook that because they are so focused on that one catastrophic spike or surge.

So far I have only found one company that sells a unit which has the three above mentioned features, along with COAX, Phone, and Ethernet Protection Jacks, but does not include a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) - that is APC with their AV line. Most units with AVR also have battery backup. A UPS would be ideal for DLP/RPCRT in order to protect the fragile light bulb and/or if you wanted to save settings on a DVR or receiver if a blackout were to occur. Since I don't have a DLP or RPCRT I can't justify the added expense. And losing settings on other components is not a big deal since power outages aren't frequent for me. :)

From what I've gathered reading various information online, three features are ideal. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) - corrects brownouts (low AC voltage) and over-voltages, Surge Protection, and Noise Filtering - for EMI/RFI. At the very least some type of surge protector should be used. Many mid-priced models also include Noise Filtering. Just beware that those units do not protect against brown outs. AVR is required for that. According to industry techs brown outs and over-voltages cause cumulative damage on delicate system components, resulting in wear and the possibility of shortened product lifespan. Many people overlook that because they are so focused on that one catastrophic spike or surge.

So far I have only found one company that sells a unit which has the three above mentioned features, along with COAX, Phone, and Ethernet Protection Jacks, but does not include a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) - that is APC with their AV line. Most units with AVR also have battery backup. A UPS would be ideal for DLP/RPCRT in order to protect the fragile light bulb and/or if you wanted to save settings on a DVR or receiver if a blackout were to occur. Since I don't have a DLP or RPCRT I can't justify the added expense. And losing settings on other components is not a big deal since power outages aren't frequent for me. :)


I am not in the least bit worried about losing user presets in case of a black out , or anything, so I can only assume that these types of conditioners only aid in rural areas, HUGE home theater systems and are kind of like over priced power strips.

I just picked up this one last night from staples on a whim (as well as a zune player that may be going back in a few .. but that's another story...)

http://www.staples.com/sbd/img/cat/enl/s0154530_enl.jpg

Even though it is a store-branded piece of equipment, the specs seemed spot on. It is rated at 4140 joules, and was a step up from the belkin strip I was using (IMHO).

The delima.... I, like most people, have invested thousands of dollars into my home theater system, and I am wondering if my $60 power strip will protect things, or should I take another dip and pick up another thousand dollar piece of equipment to do the job...

Here are some new pics of my setup:

http://www.vecci.net/images/theater/pic00002.jpg
http://www.vecci.net/images/theater/pic00004.jpg
http://www.vecci.net/images/theater/pic00005.jpg
http://www.vecci.net/images/theater/pic00006.jpg

It's a Mitsibushi HC3000 projected on to a DIY 116" screen made of Wilsonart laminate.

Couches look comfy...Can I come take a nap?

They are, and no!

Thanks for the brotherly love...Typical Yankee's fan. :)

Who says I'm a Yankees fan? I'm a suffering Mariners fan, thankyouverymuch!

Oh thank GOD! You're alright then. :)

Who says I'm a Yankees fan? I'm a suffering Mariners fan, thankyouverymuch!

is ur pj ceiling or wallmounted?

is ur pj ceiling or wallmounted?

Ceiling mounted about 15' from the wall. I ran all of the video cable from the base of the wall up to the celing (behind the drywall) and then across the ceiling (again above the dryall) to a hole behind where the projector is mounted.

Sixkiller, what are the dimensions of your livingroom?

This actually isn't my living room, more of a rec room :) It's kind of oddly shaped, since there's another fifteen feet off to the right of the screen (making that side of the room open) and room behind the counches that i use as an office. The actual theater portion is about 16' wide x 13' deep, so you're seeted about 11' from the screen.

Awesome setup JB.

Just wondering, is it better to put the sub next to you or across from you? Right now, I have my sub opposite from where I sit, as seen in the pics below.

I have 2 tables next to my sofa, so I was thinking of either putting it under one of the table, or maybe moving one of the tables somewhere else.

Is there any benefit to having the sub next to you rather than having it away from you? Anyone else have an opinion?

(I should update my pictures considering I painted the hole in the wall that I made when running the speaker wires :p )

Everyone's room is a little different. Having it in a corner normally will give you a little stronger bass response than in the middle of a wall. But each setup is different. I have my sub, in my living room HT, on a side wall in front of the listing position and it sounds great there. I would play with different positions and see what works best for you. The only downside, I have with the sub next to me, is if I am sitting real close to one side so I am almost on top of the sub I notice some bass localization. If I move over even a foot I don't notice it.

Ive been lurking here for a while trying to get a lil info on building a home theatre so i thought since i just got my 360 i would post up a few shots of my system. btw great site and some really beautiful setups.

please no flaming about my mess im living in a tiny mobile home while i wait for my house to get finished.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/reefdaze/Picture202.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/reefdaze/Picture261.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/reefdaze/Picture256.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/reefdaze/Picture247.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/reefdaze/Picture227.jpg

my system

panny 50" plasma
hk avr-235
infinity compositions overture 3 fronts
infinity sub surrounds and center the surrounds and center will be replaced when i get in my new place can anyone recomend a good center to go with my fronts please pm i dont wanna hi-jack the thread

wow, that is...amazing. and sixkiller, that is the best projection screen shot I've seen

Nice setup, Overture3.

Update...

Main Theater Room -

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/354/videoqm2.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7456/video2se9.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9384/mediade0.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8431/audiojc6.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9138/audio2rl6.jpg

Bedroom Entertainment -

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5449/tvclosedxa3.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5111/gamesystemsmq6.jpg

-SOWK

here's my set up from a humble house in the UK.

equipments: optoma hd70, sony 50 in rear pro, wharfedale 9.1 av, ms-908 sub, pioneer vsx-915, d-link dsm-320, 108 in electric screen, samsung 950, x-box 360.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/338348521_feb328f676_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/338348536_d3431e86e5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/338348546_cccb9cc736_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/338348569_275090c64a_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/338348569_275090c64a_o.jpg

screenshot from the optoma hd70:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/338348617_b2d0770efd_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/159/338348639_04aa7d9bab_o.jpg


screenshot from the sony rear pro:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/338348661_56cf10a4c2_o.jpg

cheers: andrew

SixkillerNYC,

I have that same entertainment stand as that, do you have any problems with your 360 being behind one of the glass doors with overheating? All my stuff is not hooked up as of yet but that was the same spot I was thinking of putting my 360 in mine and was a little worried about it overheating.

Thanks JBNY!

Overture3:
There's a mobile home I wouldn't mine living in!

SOWK:

What a classy setup you have. Really fantastic. Is the decorating all you, or do you have help?

Some of you guys have some great setups. Even some of the more modest ones are fantastic.

Hey SOWK,

What kind of speakers are those?

Thanks JBNY!

Overture3:
There's a mobile home I wouldn't mine living in!

SOWK:

What a classy setup you have. Really fantastic. Is the decorating all you, or do you have help?

Some of you guys have some great setups. Even some of the more modest ones are fantastic.

I did all my work for setup, decorating, cleaning. Sometimes I wish I had help, but I'm OCD, so I like things perfect.

Hey SOWK,

What kind of speakers are those?


Richard Vandersteen's

Vandersteen.com

With proper setup (takes a very long time, mesurments, angles, sweetspot, distance from side and rear walls just to name a few.) they are among the best speakers for any price.

Here is my setup. A 61" Samsung HL-S series DLP w/ an XBox 360 and PS3, hidden from each others view so they don't get jealous. I sit 11' back. The speakers are Energy brand, small yet loud and pleasing.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/338759976_e60afe992e_b.jpg

sevans26 you know the wireless adapter antenna can be pointed upwards instead of sideways. ;)

sevans26 you know the wireless adapter antenna can be pointed upwards instead of sideways. ;)


Thank you Master of the Obvious..


Nice look. :)

Thank you Master of the Obvious..

Nice look. :)
Obviously not so obvious to you since it's point SIDEWAYS in the pic you just posted. The position it is in for the pic is for when the console is laid flat. ;)

Or maybe he just likes how it looks? lol.. :)

In the grand scheme of things does it really matter? Whenever someone makes an honest effort to express their tastes, there's always some #@!!% who just has to make a comment....

People, grow up.... and if you don't have anything constructive to say, well you know the rest.....

Here is my setup. A 61" Samsung HL-S series DLP w/ an XBox 360 and PS3, hidden from each others view so they don't get jealous. I sit 11' back. The speakers are Energy brand, small yet loud and pleasing.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/338759976_e60afe992e_b.jpg
Nice lowboy console. Where did you get it and how much?

Nice lowboy console. Where did you get it and how much?

I purchased it at a store called Copenhagen here in Metro Phoenix. They sell a lot of Denmark imports and such. It was $1300.

And for the record, I've positioned the antenna upwards now.

Just found this thread! Well, I've taken a few shots of Madden on my TV, so here are some of them. In the game, I run a Cleveland Browns franchise:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/texandandsaints004.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics073.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics050.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics044.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics031-1.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics030-1.jpg

Here are some more pics:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics027.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics020.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics014.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/pics013.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/Browns009.jpg

Then, here's the TV I use:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/Mytv.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g202/PacMan3000/mytv2.jpg

In the grand scheme of things does it really matter? Whenever someone makes an honest effort to express their tastes, there's always some #@!!% who just has to make a comment....

People, grow up.... and if you don't have anything constructive to say, well you know the rest.....


Dude...what are you talking about? The first comment that other guy made? I believe it was tongue in cheek, as was my reply.

No offense to the owner of the WIFI.. Damn we're sensitive here on AVS..

And I meant what I said...Nice setup! And as for the antenna, I'd keep it sideways! :)

Here is a pic of my 360 dashboard:
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4500/sunp0005gw3.jpg

Center channel note pictured but here's my modest bedroom setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/jmsxap1/Home%20Theater/IMG_0836.jpg

TV
Panasonic TH-42PX600u - 42" Plasma
Components
Rotel RSX-1057 Receiver
Motorola 6416 III DVR
Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi DVD Player
XBox 360
Speakers
B&W DM603 S3 Fronts
B&W DM602 S3 Rears (Surround)
B&W LCR600 Center
Velodyne DD-10 Subwoofer

I need a better camera, not the greatest of pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/jmsxap1/Home%20Theater/IMG_0857.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/jmsxap1/Home%20Theater/IMG_0855.jpg

Center channel note pictured but here's my modest bedroom setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/jmsxap1/Home%20Theater/IMG_0836.jpg

TV
Panasonic TH-42PX600u - 42" Plasma
Components
Rotel RSX-1057 Receiver
Motorola 6416 III DVR
Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi DVD Player
XBox 360
Speakers
B&W DM603 S3 Fronts
B&W DM602 S3 Rears (Surround)
B&W LCR600 Center
Velodyne DD-10 Subwoofer

That's a nice stand/AV rack. Who's the manufacturer? Is the top tempered glass or metal? Also, how is SD content on the 600U? Thanks.

SixkillerNYC,

I have that same entertainment stand as that, do you have any problems with your 360 being behind one of the glass doors with overheating? All my stuff is not hooked up as of yet but that was the same spot I was thinking of putting my 360 in mine and was a little worried about it overheating.

No, there are no problems at all with the glass doors, either with the 360 controllers or other remotes.

The 360 has its own shelf and there's plenty of space in it, so I'm not worried about it overheating.

I've had my 360 enclosed in a cabinet since June with no problems either. There's only about 3" of open space above it and 5" on either side. There was a knockout panel in the back of the cabinet for cable passthrough that I removed to let some heat out, and occasionally I'll crack the front door open if I'll be playing for hours. But otherwise I just leave it be.

My only problem is that the DVD remote is only IR and not RF, so it won't work through the wooden door. Therefore I lack direct access to the direct DVD controls like Pause and Play, and have to use the controller and pull up the DVD menu first. I have a couple of DVD based games (ie. Scene It) that this is a hassle for.

BTW - I put it in there because I couldn't stand the noise, especially while watching movies. My 360 sounds like a blowdryer.

BTW - I put it in there because I couldn't stand the noise, especially while watching movies. My 360 sounds like a blowdryer.
Sounds like blowdryer when playing movies? Mine is 100% silent, maybe you need a new 360?

It still works, so I'm not messing with it. A friend of mine has one that's quiet too. I've confirmed that it's the fan and not the DVD that's noisy, since it's still loud even with the drive tray open. My theory is that on some models the fans run at a higher speed more often than they do on others. It may have been a stopgap design change by by MS to address the overheating failures. My build date is 12/05, so it wasn't one of the original launch builds.

It still works, so I'm not messing with it. A friend of mine has one that's quiet too. I've confirmed that it's the fan and not the DVD that's noisy, since it's still loud even with the drive tray open. My theory is that on some models the fans run at a higher speed more often than they do on others. It may have been a stopgap design change by by MS to address the overheating failures. My build date is 12/05, so it wasn't one of the original launch builds.
Mine is May 2006. Could be the difference.

Lets try this agian was having problems last night posting photos.

oh I know why :(
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ok very retarded

So i have to make 2 more posts

One more post

Finally
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0333Medium.jpg
Denon Amp Changed to a Yamaha one due to the Denon Dieing after 6months
Sent it back to Denon waiting to get it back to sell it.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0335Medium.jpg
Changed to a Optoma Projector due to blub burnout and Best Buy 3 year warrenty :)
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0357.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0123.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0387.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p228/ChilledMan/DSCN0127.jpg

^^nice man....looks couch looks comfy

That's a nice stand/AV rack. Who's the manufacturer? Is the top tempered glass or metal? Also, how is SD content on the 600U? Thanks.

The SD content is fine, I try to stay away from SD as much as possible though. :P

The shelves are all black tempered glass. The stand is made by Z-line and AFAIK only available thru Tweeter. You can't find it online, they only have it in their furniture catalog and in stores.

"Delray Designs By Z-line Jazz TV Stand." It is availabe in 20"x60"x25" and 20"x50"x25". Mine is the latter. I have a couple more pictures in the Plasma Furniture thread over on the Plasma forums here.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o75/shyguy3763/Picture-1.jpg
Here's a pic of my new beauty,gaming has never been so much fun on my new Samsung 40 LCD :D I also got the white pioneer sound system to go with it! I'M IN HEAVEN! :D

Wow. The white/red one (LN-S4052D) looks alot better than the black/navy blue (LN-S4051D, the LCD I own.) That does not mean the black one looks ulgy, but the glossy white is SEXY!!!!!!!!

my setup kd34xbr960,xbox360,wii,8300dvr ,500w ss,ps2,xbox,gamecube,dreamcast and the onkyo hdmi dvd player....

getting ps3 soon

i love this tv im going to post some pics

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics045.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics046.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics047.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics048.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics025.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics023.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics026.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics028.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d30/dusemike/gamepics039.jpg

Pics! Enjoy!

Click for large version
http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy1.jpg (http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy1big.JPG)

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http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy2.jpg (http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy2big.JPG)


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http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy3.jpg (http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy3big.JPG)


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http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy4.jpg (http://perfectcr.com/images/Westy4big.JPG)

No large version needed
http://perfectcr.com/images/GOW1080pconfirm.jpg

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http://perfectcr.com/images/GOW1080paction.jpg (http://perfectcr.com/images/GOW1080pactionbig.JPG)

Dang PerfectCr, click for the large version.. LOL..

Where can i get a good VGA cable i never see any on cc or bb

Dang PerfectCr, click for the large version.. LOL..
Hehe, well, I took full 4MP pix for those that like that kind of thing ;)

Where can i get a good VGA cable i never see any on cc or bb
What's wrong with the MS VGA cables? Did you look at EB.com, Amazon or Newegg?

actually i meant a VGA cable that goes from my tv to the computer

actually i meant a VGA cable that goes from my tv to the computer
Isn't that like, totally off topic for this thread? Newegg.com.

Here are 3 pics of my Samsung and 360 displaying at 1080i:
http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/4831/sunp0003avq3.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4514/sunp0005agu5.jpg
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/5531/sunp0007ty1.jpg

actually i meant a VGA cable that goes from my tv to the computer
monoprice.com has some cheap ones

I'm using a 50" SXRD through component. I don't know if it's the camera or the settings, but these pics don't do it justice.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics011.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics008.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics007.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics006.jpg

^^^wow man........vegas looks amazing......so real and gritty

Thanks. I'm going to try and get the obiligtory Gears of War shots.

Here's some pics of my Sony 42" RP LCD (A10) using the 360's HD DVD add on.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i73/maverick0716/IMG_0039-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i73/maverick0716/IMG_0041-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i73/maverick0716/IMG_0055.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i73/maverick0716/IMG_0057.jpg

^^hd-dvd i presume :)

I'm using a 50" SXRD through component. I don't know if it's the camera or the settings, but these pics don't do it justice.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics011.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics008.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics007.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JonathanHartner/HDPics006.jpg

Have you calibrated your display?

^^hd-dvd i presume :)

Yuppers.

yeah those pics up top definitely look like the contrast is all the way up..torch mode.

Maybe its just me, but those pics dont look that good. Not saying its your tv, but the contrast and brightness look way too high. And why did you zoom in with the camera? These pics arent sharp at all, way to close to the screen to get an idea off how the tv really looks. The shots of King Kong also look overly saturated(too much color).

No, I haven't done any calibration to it. I messed with the settings and used some that I found on this site. But nothing major.

I zoomed in on the camera, because I didn't know how they would turn out.

Any suggestions?

I must have changed it on accident. It was set to Vivid, not custom.

No, I haven't done any calibration to it. I messed with the settings and used some that I found on this site. But nothing major.

I zoomed in on the camera, because I didn't know how they would turn out.

Any suggestions?

I must have changed it on accident. It was set to Vivid, not custom.

I suggest using a tri-pod for one, it helps with the pictures. My pictures on this page are from an inferior TV to yours (RP LCD A10). If you calibrated your TV, your pictures will look even better than mine.

P.S. - Looks like you have a pretty quick Lightning there. I have an 85 Mustang GT with a best time of 13.2 @ 107 mph naturally aspirated.

Center channel note pictured but here's my modest bedroom setup:


TV
Panasonic TH-42PX600u - 42" Plasma
Components
Rotel RSX-1057 Receiver
Motorola 6416 III DVR
Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi DVD Player
XBox 360
Speakers
B&W DM603 S3 Fronts
B&W DM602 S3 Rears (Surround)
B&W LCR600 Center
Velodyne DD-10 Subwoofer

Nice set up, my question for you is have you had any problem with burn-in?
Because I'm thinking of getting one for my family room...TH-50PX600u

Heres an updated flickr set of some PS3 and 360 shots I took tonight:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/sets/72157594453519752/

Also includes some older shots of upconverted DVDs and the PJ itself...

Sam

monoprice.com has some cheap ones

thank you

assasyn, u can use this to calibrate your TV's contrast and brightness:

This will get your contrast/brightness correct.

This is the .ts file to calibrate contrast / brightness. Its converted to WMV already for easy streaming i will leave this up for a couple days.

What you want to do on this is get contrast to where you are happy with white looking white and not grey.

Now for brightness turn it up until you see all the black bars flashing....now turn brightness down until the outer two bars are just barely visible in the large square black areas of the video.



http://www.members.cox.net/acmoses/needlepulse.zip

This is how you get it to your 360 using a digital camera:

Do you have digital camera and a SD card?

If so, you can download the video to the SD card and insert the card in the digital camera. Connect the digital camera via USB to the 360 and go to video at the Media tab. Click on portable device and the video should be there.

Thanks Chief, I'll try that when I get home. I really appreciate it.

Cheif - that pattern is great. Where did you get it from? Do you have any for color and tint adjustments? Thanks.

assasyn, u can use this to calibrate your TV's contrast and brightness:

This will get your contrast/brightness correct.

This is the .ts file to calibrate contrast / brightness. Its converted to WMV already for easy streaming i will leave this up for a couple days.

What you want to do on this is get contrast to where you are happy with white looking white and not grey.

Now for brightness turn it up until you see all the black bars flashing....now turn brightness down until the outer two bars are just barely visible in the large square black areas of the video.



http://www.members.cox.net/acmoses/needlepulse.zip

This is how you get it to your 360 using a digital camera:

Do you have digital camera and a SD card?

If so, you can download the video to the SD card and insert the card in the digital camera. Connect the digital camera via USB to the 360 and go to video at the Media tab. Click on portable device and the video should be there.

when you say the 2 outer bars...do you mean those two vertical lines or still just the flashing bars?

thanks for this by the way!

assasyn, u can use this to calibrate your TV's contrast and brightness:

This will get your contrast/brightness correct.

This is the .ts file to calibrate contrast / brightness. Its converted to WMV already for easy streaming i will leave this up for a couple days.

What you want to do on this is get contrast to where you are happy with white looking white and not grey.

Now for brightness turn it up until you see all the black bars flashing....now turn brightness down until the outer two bars are just barely visible in the large square black areas of the video.



http://www.members.cox.net/acmoses/needlepulse.zip

This is how you get it to your 360 using a digital camera:

Do you have digital camera and a SD card?

If so, you can download the video to the SD card and insert the card in the digital camera. Connect the digital camera via USB to the 360 and go to video at the Media tab. Click on portable device and the video should be there.


You can use a Zune also.

Heres an updated flickr set of some PS3 and 360 shots I took tonight:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadath/sets/72157594453519752/

Also includes some older shots of upconverted DVDs and the PJ itself...

Sam


Where did you get that shelf and did you put the whole in it?

when you say the 2 outer bars...do you mean those two vertical lines or still just the flashing bars?

thanks for this by the way!
The two vertical lines on the sides of the 2 black bars.

I might get a Zune. It could be a I-Pod killer.

I got the video from someone on Xbox.com fourms. If I can find one for color and tint, I will show you.

Some great setups here and I've been meaning to upgrade my current 720p set to a 1080p set but I'm a bit concerned about overscanning. On my 52HMX84 the overscan is very much noticeable. So if anyone is willing to write this to a flash drive or CDR and run it through their X360 to see if they're set has overscan. Here are the images and I would appreciate some feedback. Apologies since this is a bit off topic.

480P (http://www.tigerdave.com/images/testpatterns/720x480_overscan.gif)

720P (http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6764/1280x720overscan1zx7.jpg)

1080P (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2512/1920x1080overscan1mj6.jpg)

Some great setups here and I've been meaning to upgrade my current 720p set to a 1080p set but I'm a bit concerned about overscanning. On my 52HMX84 the overscan is very much noticeable. So if anyone is willing to write this to a flash drive or CDR and run it through their X360 to see if they're set has overscan. Here are the images and I would appreciate some feedback. Apologies since this is a bit off topic.

480P (http://www.tigerdave.com/images/testpatterns/720x480_overscan.gif)

720P (http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6764/1280x720overscan1zx7.jpg)

1080P (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2512/1920x1080overscan1mj6.jpg)

You can completely turn off overscan on the Sammsung HLS 88 model. I am not home and won't be until Sat. or Sun. so I can't check for you. Ask the owners thread in the rear projection forum. They can do it for you.

New Vizio 47" 1080P set. As always the pics dont do any justice =)

Oh wow my eyes just died a little from the brightness. Do you play gears like that? That would slowly make me blind if I were to do that. Awesome looking TV btw, I wish I would have known about it before I laid 2.1k for my Sony 1080p.

Yah the cam was kinda messing with me. The PQ is much better in person. Ill have to try to get better pics soon.

HITACHI 57F510

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC02477.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC02490.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC02485.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/bigfnjoe96/DSC02487.jpg

Wow love those NBA2k7 pics!

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1686/sunp0001ab8.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/4323/sunp0003un7.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/808/sunp0004on5.jpg
Last, David Carr yet again is trying to save his life:
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9913/sunp0006ir2.jpg

New Vizio 47" 1080P set. As always the pics dont do any justice =)

Hey Gibson...Where'd you get that stand? That's exactly what I've been looking for.

Costco Home store, here in Phoenix AZ

Damn. Can't find it on the site. :(

My new basement setup:

Sony KDS-R70XBR2
Pioneer VSX82TXS Elite
JBL Northridge 5.1
Zalman HTPC case waiting to be completed

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/341915096_5de9f558f1_o.jpg

My new basement setup:

Sony KDS-R70XBR2
Pioneer VSX82TXS Elite
JBL Northridge 5.1
Zalman HTPC case waiting to be completed

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/341915096_5de9f558f1_o.jpg





daaaaaaaamn!!

sick

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/edcokpareke/DSC01289.jpg

nice! what L and R speakers are those?

My new basement setup:

Sony KDS-R70XBR2
Pioneer VSX82TXS Elite
JBL Northridge 5.1
Zalman HTPC case waiting to be completed

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/341915096_5de9f558f1_o.jpg

The TV is great, but man Iam loving that stand. Where did you find that?

^^^ That is the Sony made stand for the 60" & 70" XBR2. They are nice stands. I've got a 60" XBR2 on the way and have been looking at that very stand.

Great shots by the way. Very clean setup. :)

nice! what L and R speakers are those?

JBL Venue Series: Stadium Model.

nice.. very nice

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00001.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00002.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00003.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00004.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00005.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00006.jpg

^^^ I always like seeing your pics.

Some great setups here and I've been meaning to upgrade my current 720p set to a 1080p set but I'm a bit concerned about overscanning. On my 52HMX84 the overscan is very much noticeable. So if anyone is willing to write this to a flash drive or CDR and run it through their X360 to see if they're set has overscan. Here are the images and I would appreciate some feedback. Apologies since this is a bit off topic.

480P (http://www.tigerdave.com/images/testpatterns/720x480_overscan.gif)

720P (http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6764/1280x720overscan1zx7.jpg)

1080P (http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2512/1920x1080overscan1mj6.jpg)


BTW as you cannot see the black corner arrows on the right in the 16:9 content ... that is me stretching the picture over too far to the right with the P-Size button on the remote. It is not overscan.

1080p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0394.jpg

720p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0395.jpg

480p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0396.jpg

I don't remember if I said this before, but 720x480 (displayed) is either 4:3 or 16:9, not 4.5:3. The person who made that image is making false assumptions that the pixels are perfectly square. Obviously, your display is not showing them as perfectly square pixels.

^^^ I always like seeing your pics.
thx

1 Week old Samsung HLS-5688W:

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9961/hls5688w001smallsz4.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w001smallsz4.jpg) http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1445/hls5688w002smallnp8.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w002smallnp8.jpg) http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2972/hls5688w004smallge4.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w004smallge4.jpg)

I don't remember if I said this before, but 720x480 (displayed) is either 4:3 or 16:9, not 4.5:3. The person who made that image is making false assumptions that the pixels are perfectly square. Obviously, your display is not showing them as perfectly square pixels.


You know I am just realizing the picture says 4.5:3 :o

1 Week old Samsung HLS-5688W:

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9961/hls5688w001smallsz4.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w001smallsz4.jpg) http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/1445/hls5688w002smallnp8.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w002smallnp8.jpg) http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2972/hls5688w004smallge4.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hls5688w004smallge4.jpg)

isn't that the HL-S5687? the 88 doesn't have the silver bezel running across it

BTW as you cannot see the black corner arrows on the right in the 16:9 content ... that is me stretching the picture over too far to the right with the P-Size button on the remote. It is not overscan.

1080p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0394.jpg

720p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0395.jpg

480p
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q1/Izum27/IMG_0396.jpg

Thanks for reply. I just hope that all future Samsung DLPs have an accessible overscan option from here on out in the SM. I plan on waiting just a bit longer until I get myself a 1080p DLP.

Here were my results on my 52HMX84.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7544/scalingchart720xf3.jpg

I used a different set of charts but as you can see the area in read is not visible. :(

720p (http://web.comhem.se/zacabeb/repository/scaling_chart_720.jpg)

1080i/p (http://web.comhem.se/zacabeb/repository/scaling_chart_1080.jpg)

Yup, it's the 88 (has PIP, cablecard and the black cabinet)... the bezel still had the protective, reflective plastic on it when I took the shot. Even with it off, though, the bezel still isn't as dark as the shiny case (much darker than the silver bezel on the 87, however).

isn't that the HL-S5687? the 88 doesn't have the silver bezel running across it

very nice set you have there! I looked long and hard at it before I got mine.. bet you are very happy with it

I love it. Actually, I upgraded from an HLR5067 (wanted 1080p and a slightly larger screen)...

I was trying to decide between the 60" XBR2, the new Sharp LCDs, or the Samsung. I felt the Samsung had the best price/performance, plus I got a free stand. :D

Which model do you have; the same one?

very nice set you have there! I looked long and hard at it before I got mine.. bet you are very happy with it

hey cedclark, those are without doubt, the best madden pics in this thread.

I love it. Actually, I upgraded from an HLR5067 (wanted 1080p and a slightly larger screen)...

I was trying to decide between the 60" XBR2, the new Sharp LCDs, or the Samsung. I felt the Samsung had the best price/performance, plus I got a free stand. :D

Which model do you have; the same one?

Actually I have the sony 60 inch SXRD KDS-60a2000
took a long time to decide between the two.. looked and read long and hard about that set.. but finally decided on the sony

both have their pros and cons - but I have always liked the look of the samsungs

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/6.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00001.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00002.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00003.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00004.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00005.jpg

Kameo is so pretty... I remember playing that at release; it still looks better than 90% of the titles out.


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Kameo is so pretty... I remember playing that at release; it still looks better than 90% of the titles out.
I agree. Beautiful colors and great bump-mapped textures.

^^^^^^^ What TV is that? People who post pics that are in the dark should specify TV make & model. I like to know what's plasma/lcd/dlp etc. It's helpful for those of us considering future purchases. ;)

Here's some shots of NHL 07 on my Samsung HL-S5086W through Component:


http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/3527/tv5aj3.jpg

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/9018/tv6og8.jpg

And here's just a shot that I took of the Colts/Chiefs game on Saturday:

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9803/tv4vr6.jpg

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00001.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00002.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00003.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00005.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00006.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00007.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00008.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00009.jpg

is the close up an actual game or madden? **** looks incredible

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-10-07/Image00008.jpg

Grossman throws to the other team in the darn video game too?

https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00001.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00002.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00003.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00005.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00006.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00007.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00009.jpg
https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00010.jpg