http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/patrickisawesome/hometheater/xmas2007-018.jpg

Kudos holler! Awesome!

teckademic ,

Is that AJ on your screen ? If so where did you get it ? My wife will like that better than the 'God of War' theme that I usually have running ( which she hates , but she luvs AJ ;) ) .

Thanks ,
- Jason

it sure is, but I can't remember where I got the pic from. I found it through a random wallpaper website search.

teckademic ,

Is that AJ on your screen ? If so where did you get it ? My wife will like that better than the 'God of War' theme that I usually have running ( which she hates , but she luvs AJ ;) ) .

Thanks ,
- Jason

All the HQ Angelina pics you'll ever need:

Angelina Jolie Pics (http://www.skins.be/angelina-jolie/wallpapers/)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e255/Jelloztime/DSC00039.jpg


Where did you get that GTA theme? Is it on the PSN Store? I NEED IT!

How did you get the King Kong HD-DVD to play in your PS3? :rolleyes:

Sorry, if you didn't read the previous post I had just purchased the PS3 literally 2 days ago and my Onkyo 805 just arrived yesterday. Needless to say, I haven't have the time to take a picture of a Blu-Ray screenshot since I've spent the last couple days enjoying my new toys. A previous poster asked for some screenshots of a projected image so I posted what I had available.

Sorry, if you didn't read the previous post I had just purchased the PS3 literally 2 days ago and my Onkyo 805 just arrived yesterday. Needless to say, I haven't have the time to take a picture of a Blu-Ray screenshot since I've spent the last couple days enjoying my new toys. A previous poster asked for some screenshots of a projected image so I posted what I had available.

It's all good in the hood. :)

Where did you get that GTA theme? Is it on the PSN Store? I NEED IT!


lol..u would really crap your pants if i told u its a screensaver too...it changes like 4 times, but on the xmb screen!

ill post the other themes too.

u can go to http://www.ps3-themes.com to find all types of themes.

it gives u instructions on how to make em work. either download em to a memory stick....or just browse there with the ps3 browser (easiest).

have fun!

teckademic ,

Is that AJ on your screen ? If so where did you get it ? My wife will like that better than the 'God of War' theme that I usually have running ( which she hates , but she luvs AJ ;) ) .

Thanks ,
- Jason

im sure there is plenty of dsl....i mean angelina pics there too! :)

Ok, yeah I'm familiar with the site. I'll look for it. The helicopter/bridge one is the best except the GTA logo is covered by the ticker.

Here's my setup in progress--it was a real pain in the butt because we had to remove stone shelves from the fireplace in order to get a flat surface to hang the plasma- still haven't gotten all the bricks back to the same color yet.

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3842/447ug8.jpg

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The gear is :
Sony 50" Plasma TV
Onkyo 705 reciever
the PS3 of course
Axion m22 front
Axiom VP150 center <-- Yes that is the fireplace doors holding it up :P haven't had time to get a stand for it yet
Axiom Ep500 sub
missing from the pic are the surrounds, they are axiom also, qs4's.

Here's my setup in progress--it was a real pain in the butt because we had to remove stone shelves from the fireplace in order to get a flat surface to hang the plasma- still haven't gotten all the bricks back to the same color yet.


The gear is :
Sony 50" Plasma TV
Onkyo 705 reciever
the PS3 of course
Axion m22 front
Axiom VP150 center <-- Yes that is the fireplace doors holding it up :P haven't had time to get a stand for it yet
Axiom Ep500 sub
missing from the pic are the surrounds, they are axiom also, qs4's.

Looks great!

The Axioms are rock'n this thread!

I just mounted my Sony 52XBR4 with a mount that I purchased at Monoprice. And for $25 it is a real quality tilt mount I can't recommend it more. The speakers are Swan 2.1s and a C3. We have a one bedroom apartment so things are tight but I try to make the most of the space. That hideous table is being replace on tuesday as well.

I just mounted my Sony 52XBR4 with a mount that I purchased at Monoprice. And for $25 it is a real quality tilt mount I can't recommend it more. The speakers are Swan 2.1s and a C3. We have a one bedroom apartment so things are tight but I try to make the most of the space. That hideous table is being replace on tuesday as well.

Not bad at all for a 1 bedroom! I like the setup, colors and all. Seems relaxing

I'd try to get those speakers off the wall as much as possible though...

I just mounted my Sony 52XBR4 with a mount that I purchased at Monoprice. And for $25 it is a real quality tilt mount I can't recommend it more. The speakers are Swan 2.1s and a C3. We have a one bedroom apartment so things are tight but I try to make the most of the space. That hideous table is being replace on tuesday as well.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112471&d=1212946101

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112470&d=1212946101

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112469&d=1212946101

Not bad at all for a 1 bedroom! I like the setup, colors and all. Seems relaxing

I'd try to get those speakers off the wall as much as possible though...

Yeah that is in our Living Room/Dining Room/Office. For some reason the speakers look flush with the wall there, they are actually 4" off the wall. With all my money invested in this stuff it's hard for me to purchase a respectable digital camera...hehe... Lots of work has been done in this room. The R2 mounted under the counter still needs to have the wire hidden...any suggestions there? The other R2 is on a speaker stand behind the curtains making it barely visible. I Would love to mount it but that side is all glass:o

So here are some pictures of the viewing area. The curtains really block the light when it comes time for some serious viewing. And Here is a photo of what our finished dining corner should look like...pretty practical piece for a one bedroom...

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same shot with different viewing distance

A couple new pics:
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Screenshotz%20019.jpg
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Screenshotz%20023.jpg


GRID:
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My PS3 and My 360 coexisting :)
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010255.jpg

The unveiling.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010218.jpg

Boxed up.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010224.jpg


Whatever happened to this guy?

Yo Crippler, you got any new updated pics of your setup? I'd like to see your complete Berrylium speaker setup if possible. Including the rear channels.

Whatever happened to this guy?

Yo Crippler, you got any new updated pics of your setup? I'd like to see your complete Berrylium speaker setup if possible. Including the rear channels.

I think he got shot dead like 50cent or the like

A couple new pics:
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Screenshotz%20019.jpgIs that the 55" or 60"? How do you like it?

Is that the 55" or 60"? How do you like it?

It's the 55; and, I love it!

It's the 55; and, I love it!

Very nice looking setup! Great job on the cable dressing... nice and clean!

I think he got shot dead like 50cent or the like

what exactly is "the like"

+1

Whatever happened to this guy?

Yo Crippler, you got any new updated pics of your setup? I'd like to see your complete Berrylium speaker setup if possible. Including the rear channels.


He has not posted to AVS in almost 5 months so maybe he just left the site ? I think he was working for Epic (Gears) so maybe Gears 2 has consumed him ... ?

-- Jason

Very nice looking setup! Great job on the cable dressing... nice and clean!


Agreed, that is damn hot!

updated pics...
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/first.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/second.jpg
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[QUOTE=GeneWildersHair;14063597]updated pics...
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What is holding up your center speaker?

Whatever is holding it up needs to be raised and the speaker needs to be tilted toward the main listening position (unless the pic is an optical illusion and the speakers are not actually lower than the top of the tv) . Behind the tv will actually effect the centers SQ as well even if it is lifted a bit so maybe consider bringing it forward as well . Just some constructive advice which the owner probably already knows ;) .

Very clean system !

-- Jason

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/first.jpg

And what is that against the baseboard? Extension cord of some sort?

I think he got shot dead like 50cent or the like

what

Very nice looking setup! Great job on the cable dressing... nice and clean!

Agreed, that is damn hot!

Thanks guys! Got more collectibles coming (one this Saturday in fact) and an upgrade with the receiver (Yammi 663) soon.

GWH, love the Bello stand. I know there are a few fellow members here who use it too. Excellent setup. :cool:

And what is that against the baseboard? Extension cord of some sort?

It's just something that hides wires.I don't like the look of messy wires everywhere.

Whatever is holding it up needs to be raised and the speaker needs to be tilted toward the main listening position (unless the pic is an optical illusion and the speakers are not actually lower than the top of the tv) . Behind the tv will actually effect the centers SQ as well even if it is lifted a bit so maybe consider bringing it forward as well . Just some constructive advice which the owner probably already knows ;) .

Very clean system !

-- Jason

Thank you Jason, I will be moving the center speaker up a bit, but as for it being tilted forward, that simply would not work with what I use to hold it up. The center speaker is pretty heavy to boot. currently the surround set up the way it is sounds amazing, thanks to the Onkyo 705. I cannot recommend HD sound enough!!! The Onkyo + PS3 = AMAZING!

By the way for the center I use these mounts... (drilled into studs to support the weight, of course).
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/317VAE7CJTL__SL500_AA280_.jpg

I think he got shot dead like 50cent or the like

He is Puerto Rican not black. Your stereotypical comment is not welcome in this
boards. Please leave.

Lmao ^ I agree with you man...

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Viper, I thought those first two shots were of a real live match. :D Great pics man!

Thank you Jason, I will be moving the center speaker up a bit, but as for it being tilted forward, that simply would not work with what I use to hold it up. The center speaker is pretty heavy to boot. currently the surround set up the way it is sounds amazing, thanks to the Onkyo 705. I cannot recommend HD sound enough!!! The Onkyo + PS3 = AMAZING!

By the way for the center I use these mounts... (drilled into studs to support the weight, of course).
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/317VAE7CJTL__SL500_AA280_.jpg

Nice clean setup man!!

I think with those brackets for the center channel you could still tilt the speaker forward. If you raised the speaker and just gave it a slight tilt it would make a noticeable difference.

Stop by the hardware store a get some chair leg pads that peel-and-sitck and apply them to the back part of the bracket where the speaker sits. One or two should give the speaker a nice tilt forward.

Again, I love the cleanliness of the setup.

50" Pioneer Kuro, Yamaha RX-V1800, LOTS of Mission Speakers, Velodyne 12" Sub.

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/haze.jpg

MGS4:

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/MGS1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/MGS2.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/MGS3.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/MGS4.jpg

Cars (Bluray, of course)

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/cars1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/cars4.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/cars3.jpg

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What movie is that?

What movie is that?

Italian Job, maybe?

I am not sure that's Charlize...and it looks almost like Will Smith in the background. My guess...I Am Legend.

I am not sure that's Charlize...and it looks almost like Will Smith in the background. My guess...I Am Legend.

It's Charlize.

Italian Job, maybe?

I am not sure that's Charlize...and it looks almost like Will Smith in the background. My guess...I Am Legend.

I think it's a trailer for the upcoming movie Hancock.

I think it's a trailer for the upcoming movie Hancock.

Correct. :)

+1 for hypoh.

well........i tried, but my camera does not like the game :err:

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Awesome game btw. Reason to own a PS3, hands down. :bang:

Best shots I've seen so far mtommy79.

my white balance really screwed up these pics

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A couple new pics:
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Screenshotz%20019.jpg


What rack is that that you are using and what size TV is that? I have been looking for something that wide that I might be able to fit 3 components side by side for a while.

Thanks.

DblHelix, the rack is part of the Zline series (model ZL22-1SU). I purchased it from CC the day before I received my 55A3000 (55"). They no longer carry this size; but, I have seen one here:

55" stand (http://www.racksandstands.com/Z-Line-Designs-ZL22-1SU-ZLD1004.html#ProdDetails)

Excellent pics Viper! :cool:

Whatever is holding it up needs to be raised and the speaker needs to be tilted toward the main listening position (unless the pic is an optical illusion and the speakers are not actually lower than the top of the tv) . Behind the tv will actually effect the centers SQ as well even if it is lifted a bit so maybe consider bringing it forward as well . Just some constructive advice which the owner probably already knows ;) .

Very clean system !

-- Jason


Thank you Jason, and Dball2323 for your input. I went ahead and moved it up, and tilted down using the method DBall2323 suggested, and works well. Again thanks...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m220/genewildershair/100_3409.jpg

my white balance really screwed up these pics

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are those in-game graphics or pre-rendered cut scenes?

specially pics 11 & 13....in-game or cut scene?

the reason i'm asking is because right now I'm totally blown away.

Those are in-game, and look better in person as the Viper suggested. You can tell which are and are not by the icons in the corners. If there are icons, it's in game, if not they are cut scenes.

I haven't played a game on my 123" JVC RS1 in months, I fired up the surround sound and turn the sub on (I'm in an apartment and I don't care if my neighbors mind or not). This game is AMAZING! I'd post pictures but it just doesn't do it justice. The audio is Phenomenal as well!

By the way Viper, great pic's. Your set looks like it was professionally calibrated.

Those are in-game, and look better in person as the Viper suggested. You can tell which are and are not by the icons in the corners. If there are icons, it's in game, if not they are cut scenes.

I haven't played a game on my 123" JVC RS1 in months, I fired up the surround sound and turn the sub on (I'm in an apartment and I don't care if my neighbors mind or not). This game is AMAZING! I'd post pictures but it just doesn't do it justice. The audio is Phenomenal as well!

By the way Viper, great pic's. Your set looks like it was professionally calibrated.


naw.. i've never had any of my tvs calibrated by anyone other than myself


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cutscenes are rendered in real-time as well, using the in-game engine.

Viper, you did a great job then! The contrast looks great....for a picture of a TV.

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this is the first time that in-game graphics look like pre-rendered, the detail and lighting on that armored truck is beyond words......now if it was only in 1080p.

MGS4 graphics pretty much blows everything else out the water....including I believe Killzone 2, Gears of War 2. COD 4 and Crysis.

am I right? or these pics make the game look particularly good.

this game reminds me of the Matrix, everything looks monochromatic with a greenish tinge.

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this is the first time that in-game graphics look like pre-rendered, the detail and lighting on that armored truck is beyond words......now if it was only in 1080p.

MGS4 graphics pretty much blows everything else out the water....including I believe Killzone 2, Gears of War 2. COD 4 and Crysis.

am I right? or these pics make the game look particularly good.

this game reminds me of the Matrix, everything looks monochromatic with a greenish tinge.

I can only disagree on 2 of those. Crysis is leaps and bounds ahead of MGS4, and Gears of War 2 may have a little edge in terms of graphics. But this is not the best looking game ever made.

I can only disagree on 2 of those. Crysis is leaps and bounds ahead of MGS4, and Gears of War 2 may have a little edge in terms of graphics. But this is not the best looking game ever made.

Maybe best looking game he ever played. I know its like that for me.

Yea, but you have to have a 10,000 computer and setup just to run Crysis, and from what im told, even after all that, its still not that good of a game, play wise.

Gears of war 2 looks amazing, will deffently get it, along with force unleashed for all systems, mercenaries, and of course, ghostbusters for all systems.

I get my new LCD tomarow, hopefully by the end of the week ill have some pics up

lovin this game..my camera messed up the pics, but here you go.
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Hey guys don't post so far into the game. Not everyone has reach a certain area. I for one am taking my sweet time and exploring every inch before moving on.

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My batch of MGS4.

Nice pics everyone.

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May contain spoilers and info you might not want to see yet. These are from Act 2.












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A couple new pics:
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Do you ever set the motion enhancer to high? Does it make the picture look more like video and less like film? What effect does it have on games? Thanks.

Do you ever set the motion enhancer to high? Does it make the picture look more like video and less like film? What effect does it have on games? Thanks.

ME is set to "standard" most of the time; but, yeah, sometimes I'll set it to high (depending on the movie). All other enhancers (CM, MN) are off since they seem to produce a weird "video" like effect. For games, all enhancers are off (ME too) and I don't use "Game/Text" mode.

Yea, but you have to have a 10,000 computer and setup just to run Crysis, and from what im told, even after all that, its still not that good of a game, play wise.

I played through Crysis, and the only time I really had fun was when I was blowing things up with the missile launcher.

A couple new pics:
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Grid%20050.jpg
How's the SSE (Silk Screen Effect) on this set? Does it bother you? Is it hardly noticeable? Just wondering. Thanks.

There is no way Gears of War 2 can even compare to MGS4, let alone have a "litte edge" in terms of graphics. Sorry I just had to say that!

One2The3

There is no way Gears of War 2 can even compare to MGS4, let alone have a "litte edge" in terms of graphics. Sorry I just had to say that!

One2The3

as an owner of all 3 consoles + a gaming PC... I can safely say you're terribly wrong

Gears 1 looks better than MGS4... so ya

How's the SSE (Silk Screen Effect) on this set? Does it bother you? Is it hardly noticeable? Just wondering. Thanks.

SSE is definitely noticable. Especially when compared to the old Sammy 50" I had just before the Sony. The image it produces is far better though. The SSE doesn't bother me like it used to.

Gears 1 looks better than MGS4... so ya

Gears looks better than MGS if you like MORE BLOOOOOOM (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=224)

Who ever thinks that this game does not look good enough, or it is not using shaders, or the latest technology they are simply kidding them selfs. Or suffer from vision loss. You may deny all you want, but MGS4 pushes the standard high! Both in presentation, and graphic fidelity.

Who ever think the textures are flat well in some essence sure, but everything that needs to be rendered properly is there. And if you think there is no texture, then you are kidding your self. Just look at the leather on the chair where sunny spends half of her time.

Everything is done using the in game engine. Scenes, and actual game play.

Guys great pictures ^ keep em coming. I am getting ready to do mine next.

I disagree with viper totally! UT3 pushes the same technology as gears! With a lot more going on. Even Uncharted has a more vibrant and richer texture palette.

as an owner of all 3 consoles + a gaming PC... I can safely say you're terribly wrong

Gears 1 looks better than MGS4... so ya

I have no idea about Gears 2 since I haven't played it yet (only watched the preview on my 360), but I don't think Gears 1 looks better than MGS4 at all. I also own all 3 consoles and a gaming pc.

I disagree with viper totally! UT3 pushes the same technology as gears! With a lot more going on. Even Uncharted has a more vibrant and richer texture palette.

Great!

Can you stop the bitchin about someones opinion? If the game looks better I don't know why you or anyone needs to defend it.

Guys I want to take some pics but cant get to to come out right.

Can you give me some photo-taking advice? I have a 7.1 MP Sony camera.

Thanks

Great!

Can you stop the bitchin about someones opinion? If the game looks better I don't know why you or anyone needs to defend it.

Good point! :p

A couple new pics:
http://www.lillouieslounge.com/Screenshotz%20023.jpg

That background looks awesome, can you post the link to it please?

That background looks awesome, can you post the link to it please?

Sure:

JSF (http://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?p=Movie-Star-Wars-2875.jpg&i=2875) :)

is crysis graphics really leaps and bounds better than MGS4? I have played crysis under directX 9 with graphics set to max and to me it looked very ordinary nowhere near as good as MGS4(going by pics posted on this thread).

can somebody post some crysis pics for comparison?

Gears looks better than MGS if you like MORE BLOOOOOOM (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=224)

Have you played MGS4? There is just as much blooming as the Default setting in Gears.If you don't like Bloom, set it to soft.

4 Doesn't look that much better then 3.

is crysis graphics really leaps and bounds better than MGS4? I have played crysis under directX 9 with graphics set to max and to me it looked very ordinary nowhere near as good as MGS4(going by pics posted on this thread).

Go search on google for forums posting screenshots from within the game. It does not look nearly as good as the shots from a TV. Best looking PS3 game by a mile, does not top GoW1(and most definitely not 2) or Crysis.

I'm not going to argue about MGS4 > Gears Of War 1 & 2 seeing as how it is way off topic in this thread and of course opinions always differ.
That is a nice set Lil' Louie! I'm not even that much of a star wars fan but that background looks slick (the one with Vader).

One2The3

Go search on google for forums posting screenshots from within the game. It does not look nearly as good as the shots from a TV. Best looking PS3 game by a mile, but in my opinion, it does not top GoW1(and most definitely not 2) or Crysis.

Fixed it for you. I was going to give the "4 doesn't look that much better then (sic) 3," the same treatment, but that's just plain foolish :rolleyes:

Lil Louie,

Where did you get that pic of Vader? That is awesome!

Thanks guys. Yeah, I love it. You can get it here:

Vader Pic (http://wall.alphacoders.com/images/Movie/Movie-Star-Wars-4366.jpg)

Love the Axioms guys! :cool:

Love the Axioms guys! :cool:

jealous?:D

My humble den set up:

Display: Olveia 232
Receiver: Onkyo 605
Fronts: Polk Monitor 50
Center: Polk CS1
Rear: Polk Monitor 30
Sub: SA-W2500

http://www.fototime.com/F10BFD237438B7D/standard.jpg

I was looking for pics of my HT setup and found some older pictures.

2004 (Hatachi 32" tube....good for 8 years)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/steinfire/family/IMG_8595.jpg

2004
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/steinfire/family/IMG_8586.jpg

2004 back of living room
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/steinfire/family/IMG_8594.jpg


2007
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/new%20tv/newtv143.jpg

2008 (Mitsibushi 65" 734 series)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/IMG_8623.jpg

2008 (need to take a pic with cabinets open)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a323/steinfire/updated%20fish/IMG_8704.jpg

Dish HD DVR
screen shot (need to get a game screen shot)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/new%20tv/IMG_3774.jpg

Dish HD DVR 722 I think???
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/new%20tv/IMG_3789.jpg

Toshiba HD-A20 King Kong HDDVD
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/new%20tv/newtv075.jpg

PS3 POTC3 Blu-Ray
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/annieigirl/IMG_8892.jpg

funny how Jack Black and Capt Jack kindof in the same expression on their face

Sub: SA-W2500

I just happened to buy that sub a couple days ago ($90 at circuit city if you do online or store pickup, but not if you buy in-person from a B&M). Would you happen to know a way to lengthen the time of the auto shutoff? I've often had situations where it turns off a little too soon, when there's just a few minutes of no bass (Example: dialog sequences in GTA4). Seems like it'd be better if the thing stayed on for a good 30 minutes or so before going into power-save mode.

I just got a PS3 for my bedroom, so I figured I'd post my setup in theere as well :D.

I'm still waiting on my KEF 3005 setup to arrive, I'll update pics when it comes in.

As of today.

Denon 2808 w/ no speakers! lol
PS3 40
HD cable
Pioneer Elite 950fd
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/hancock030.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/hancock031.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/hancock032.jpg

I'm still waiting on my KEF 3005 setup to arrive


:) you're gonna enjoy those!!!!

Kef is amazing

I've got the 2005 speakers(though they aren't set up at my apartment because my neighbours complain about the volume on my tvs built in speakers :D)


Kef is the best bang for your buck in speakers as far as I'm concerned.....

I got an onkyo 605 + kef 2005 for $800 like 6 months back

You know, a professional A/V calibrator actually suggested the 605 to me, have you ever demoed these guys on a Denon? Maybe I should I go with the Onk, just that I get a sick discount on Denon stuff, and it was actually cheaper than the 605 for me. What do you think?

Btw, I got the Denon $400.00 bucks heh, it's that much of a discount. Got the Kefs from CC for $999.99. Cheapest price I found.

Edit, in case you're wondering, I'm lcjrodriguez hehe. That was my original name when I first learned of AVS, and I hate the name for a forum lol, so I created this one.

:) you're gonna enjoy those!!!!

Kef is amazing

I've got the 2005 speakers(though they aren't set up at my apartment because my neighbours complain about the volume on my tvs built in speakers :D)


Kef is the best bang for your buck in speakers as far as I'm concerned.....

I got an onkyo 605 + kef 2005 for $800 like 6 months back



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.

I have the kef 3005s. Great sat system.

http://www.boomspeed.com/mcklein/DSC00825.jpg

http://www.boomspeed.com/mcklein/DSC00827.jpg

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8568/16740562ou7.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8659/86481986hc8.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4361/71034060dw3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4042/45079192qs9.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9159/90244478iq1.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1063/46982408xf4.jpg

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8568/16740562ou7.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8659/86481986hc8.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4361/71034060dw3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4042/45079192qs9.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9159/90244478iq1.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1063/46982408xf4.jpg

Looks horrible, you really need to get a better digital camera

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8568/16740562ou7.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8659/86481986hc8.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4361/71034060dw3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4042/45079192qs9.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9159/90244478iq1.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1063/46982408xf4.jpg

oh also, why does it all look so fuzzy, you should fix up your tv

Enhancing your images being shown on my Samsung 26" LCD (on my computer). Makes the game picture look better.

http://www.silverti.com/art/DSC04607.JPG

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8568/16740562ou7.jpg
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8659/86481986hc8.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4361/71034060dw3.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4042/45079192qs9.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9159/90244478iq1.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1063/46982408xf4.jpg

Awesome as always Viper! Keep'em coming! :cool:

oh also, why does it all look so fuzzy, you should fix up your tv

Enhancing your images being shown on my Samsung 26" LCD (on my computer). Makes the game picture look better.

http://www.silverti.com/art/DSC04607.JPG

http://www.terceraescuadrilla.com/almacen/personal/DSLam/swg/smiley-indifferent.jpg

Umm, I think you either have issues with your eyes,or just being sarcastic. Your images look horrendous.

My humble den set up:

Display: Olveia 232
Receiver: Onkyo 605
Fronts: Polk Monitor 50
Center: Polk CS1
Rear: Polk Monitor 30
Sub: SA-W2500

http://www.fototime.com/F10BFD237438B7D/standard.jpg

Looks good! I would suggest you seperate the front speakers more. Put the left on the other side of the wood stand and right on the other side of the sub. Then toe them in towards the center listening position a bit. I think you would get better surround out of it, sperate the channels a bit.

Looks good! I would suggest you seperate the front speakers more. Put the left on the other side of the wood stand and right on the other side of the sub. Then toe them in towards the center listening position a bit. I think you would get better surround out of it, sperate the channels a bit.

I disagree. I don't think there would be any improvement considering he'd be moving the left speaker closer to the wall and the right one in a more opened up area. If anything, the sub could be moved to the corner, and the table could be placed on the opposite side; otherwise, anolefan's setup is good as is.

I think should you should cut speaker-sized holes in your floor and put the speakers in those. Watch your step.

I would have never expected an AVS thread to deliver on the lulz :D I would like to say good job, nice racks and lets carry ourselves like gentlemen around here! ;)

Nice shots, Viper.
Im still on ACT2
Hope, you guys are not tired of MSG4 pics
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4859/pio018td3.jpg
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7870/pio016af1.jpg
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3687/pio014nr6.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9914/pio011zi8.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/9908/pio008pf8.jpg
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/6102/pio023wo6.jpg
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/8532/pio040sc2.jpg
http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/3682/pio038hd4.jpg

Where do some of you find your shelves for game/DVD storage? I have a lot of crap just lying around and I need something to hold it all.

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.jpg

Why do you guys post far into the game!?

Come on, not everyone has reached that far. I usually don't complain but someone did make a MGS4 picture thread didn't they.

Why do you guys post far into the game!?

Come on, not everyone has reached that far. I usually don't complain but someone did make a MGS4 picture thread didn't they.

I highly doubt those screen shots ruined anything for anyone. it's not like they are cinematics or anything.

I disagree. I don't think there would be any improvement considering he'd be moving the left speaker closer to the wall and the right one in a more opened up area. If anything, the sub could be moved to the corner, and the table could be placed on the opposite side; otherwise, anolefan's setup is good as is.

Well, I won’t argue that your idea works but according to standards of surround sound. The front speakers to the center and then the listening position should form a "T". According to you statement, taking that the front speakers are about 2 feet from the center, the best listening position of this current setup is about 3 feet from the front of it. Like I said, that can work, but I don’t think it does in his setup. The location of the speakers only matter if they have rear ports on the back that aren’t given enough space for breathing room.

In fact, as an Rti-8 owner myself (same as his fronts) I can tell you that their placement right now is to close to the back wall and limiting the rear ports. Pull them out 6", spread them apart and toe them in.

Here’s some links to further your education:

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/129023.html

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-d672Q1rLwcv/learningcenter/home/speaker_placement.html

http://www.axiomaudio.com/home_theater_layout.html

Now, the bold part of the quote I agree with. Your previous post recommending him placing the left speaker where the table is (in the corner) is just trading one set of problems for another. While spreading the speakers apart could increase stage width, placing them too close to side walls could cause soundstage smearing defeating the purpose of spreading the speakers apart for a wider soundstage in the first place.

It's obvious compromises had to be made with his speaker placement; but, IMO, there is no need to trade one set of compromises for another. Hell, it's his system to experiment with though.

The location of the speakers only matter if they have rear ports on the back that aren’t given enough space for breathing room.


Location is always important rear ports or not.

Re: you having the same speakers, I see you have'em pretty close to the side walls even though you have room to play with. Have you tried optomizing placement to give'em more breathing room? Here is what I use:

RW x .276 = Distance from the center of the woofer face to the side walls

RW x .447 = Distance from the center of the woofer face to the wall behind the speaker

Try it if you get a chance, and bring those fronts in.

Well, I won’t argue that your idea works but according to standards of surround sound. The front speakers to the center and then the listening position should form a "T". According to you statement, taking that the front speakers are about 2 feet from the center, the best listening position of this current setup is about 3 feet from the front of it. Like I said, that can work, but I don’t think it does in his setup. The location of the speakers only matter if they have rear ports on the back that aren’t given enough space for breathing room.

In fact, as an Rti-8 owner myself (same as his fronts) I can tell you that their placement right now is to close to the back wall and limiting the rear ports. Pull them out 6", spread them apart and toe them in.

Here’s some links to further your education:

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/34579/129023.html

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-d672Q1rLwcv/learningcenter/home/speaker_placement.html

http://www.axiomaudio.com/home_theater_layout.html

Beautiful!

I thought I was segregated to the Apartment thread, but I see others from that thread in hear too, so I'll add mine, including some before shots from 2007.

This is before my H/K AVR85 crapped out. That one piece of equipment failed and I bought all new stuff. The wife was really pleased! Hahaha... I also installed the bamboo hardwoods myself in March. Saved a few K doing it over my vacation.

That's the same color as out living room. But there's no way I could take out our carpet and put in hard wood flooring. Don't you get wicked echo off of that floor? Sure, the rug probably helps, but the speakers are right there on the hard wood floor.

Now, the bold part of the quote I agree with. Your previous post recommending him placing the left speaker where the table is (in the corner) is just trading one set of problems for another. While spreading the speakers apart could increase stage width, placing them too close to side walls could cause soundstage smearing defeating the purpose of spreading the speakers apart for a wider soundstage in the first place.

It's obvious compromises had to be made with his speaker placement; but, IMO, there is no need to trade one set of compromises for another. Hell, it's his system to experiment with though.



Location is always important rear ports or not.

Re: you having the same speakers, I see you have'em pretty close to the side walls even though you have room to play with. Have you tried optomizing placement to give'em more breathing room? Here is what I use:

RW x .276 = Distance from the center of the woofer face to the side walls

RW x .447 = Distance from the center of the woofer face to the wall behind the speaker

Try it if you get a chance, and bring those fronts in.

My front speakers are perfectly positioned for my listening positions (15' to 20' feet back). They are more than 2 feet from the side (toed in) and rear wall (Plenty of space according to Polks recommendations) along with having acoustic panels at their reflection points. They are sitting at the exact perfect angle recommended for fronts along with how they are toed in.

Thanks tleavit and Lil' Louie for the feedback. As you can see I'm a bit challenged for space. This set up (minus the display) was originally ordered for our living room, but I wanted something a bit more dedicated so a crammed it into my 11 x 11 loft area. I'll give both a shot and see what is more suitable to the room. I appreciate your suggestions!

I was worried about an echo effect, but surprisingly there is none, or it's so minute I don't notice it. Under the flooring is a really thick rubber mat which helps greatly. We had to get the carpet out. Three cats, one of which had some "issues" with the litter box made it unpleasant to say the least. When we finally get a house there will be a dedicated home theater room with carpet, don't worry :)

Nice. Good to hear there's little to no echo. :)

where did you get those awesome speaker stands for the fronts??

My front speakers are perfectly positioned for my listening positions (15' to 20' feet back). They are more than 2 feet from the side (toed in) and rear wall (Plenty of space according to Polks recommendations) along with having acoustic panels at their reflection points. They are sitting at the exact perfect angle recommended for fronts along with how they are toed in.

Maybe its the pic. The speakers look like they could greatly benefit being moved out and in a bit. Kudos on your HT. ;)

Thanks tleavit and Lil' Louie for the feedback. As you can see I'm a bit challenged for space. This set up (minus the display) was originally ordered for our living room, but I wanted something a bit more dedicated so a crammed it into my 11 x 11 loft area. I'll give both a shot and see what is more suitable to the room. I appreciate your suggestions!

No worries. Let us know how it turns out. :)

I just got a PS3 for my bedroom, so I figured I'd post my setup in theere as well :D.

I'm still waiting on my KEF 3005 setup to arrive, I'll update pics when it comes in.

As of today.

Denon 2808 w/ no speakers! lol
PS3 40
HD cable
Pioneer Elite 950fd

Very nice setup lc. What type of speaker setup are you going for in the bedroom? Or are you sticking with the TV speakers?

Brandon

cancelled

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.jpg

Is that an Arnold body-building photo I see in the far left corner??? :p

I highly doubt those screen shots ruined anything for anyone. it's not like they are cinematics or anything.

Well, I now know that I acquire something I've only just seen in a cinematic, so it does ruin something for me.

Update

Before:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/update011.jpg

The ol Samsung was a beaut, but the night time glow annoyed me.

So, the Elite in my bedroom needed comany :D

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/update015.jpg



http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/kuro001-1.jpg
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http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/lcjrodriguez/kuro006.jpg

Here is my Setup.. Before wall mount and After! Still got lots of work to do, and my gear is not a nice.. But its my first home (Small Condo), so things will only get better!

Before Wallmount:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n308/iamitman/IMG_1280.jpg


After:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n308/iamitman/DSC00057.jpg

http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/8059/89199552zx6.jpg
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bump

viper, what model is that?

Is that an Arnold body-building photo I see in the far left corner??? :p

If it was me, I would untoe those speakers, and point them more towards the listen position.

Nice before and after iamitman! System looks awesome! If you ever take a pic with a little more lighting, I'd love to see it.

viper, what model is that?
samsung PN50a450

Is that an Arnold body-building photo I see in the far left corner??? :p
Of course, he is my Idol.. I know have a poster size TERMINATOR on the wall. (along w/ a goonies one.)
If it was me, I would untoe those speakers, and point them more towards the listen position.

yeah, i was moving this around, i usually dont have them like that.
I actually am in the process of remodling the whole room. the tv is now mounted on the wall (to the far right, a flat wall) and the speakers will be hung on the wall this weekend.

-J

Ok, my first try at this thing :) Some NASCAR 09 shots:

http://i26.tinypic.com/sersk6.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/whxo42.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/34njk77.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/sqmq8n.jpg

Sorry for the poor quality, I am suck at pic taking:(

http://i26.tinypic.com/2467tah.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2v8hef6.jpg

Sammy DLP, Comcast HD DVR, HD-A2, 40 gig PS3, and 360 Elite hooked up through the Onkyo 606.

Excellent pics JB_BE!

nice pics JB_BE

are those in game shots?

are those in game shots?

Yes and no actually, they're paused screens from the replay mode, but there really isn't any visible difference between gameplay and replay picture quality. It all looks very good, especially the tracks and the lighting are very well done and have that gritty racing feel. I actually prefer it to the ultraclean GT5Prologue graphics. One thing I have to say though is that there are some screen tearing issues but it never really detracts from the experience. I may post some more shots later if you like em.

Edit: one more then :)
http://i31.tinypic.com/1607yxl.jpg

I'm really digging NASCAR 09 btw, I can't stop playing it. I'd read that past EA NASCAR games were not very good but 09 is a very polished quality product imo, from the menu to the driving to the presentation. I don't think a lot of people are playing it though which is a shame because I think anyone that likes racing games would love it.

Is that the standard Samsung stand that 257Tony is using? Also what size is the TV?

Is that the standard Samsung stand that 257Tony is using? Also what size is the TV?

No, its a Bush stand, got it at Best Buy. The TV is 61".

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He is Puerto Rican not black. Your stereotypical comment is not welcome in this
boards. Please leave.
A stereotype on top of a stereotype.

WE NEED SOME HEAVENLY SWORD PICS ASAP!

Below, please find pictures of my basement theater:

Equipment list:
Panasonic 2000u 1080p projector
106" HCCV screen
Monitor Audio RS6's up front
Monitor Audio RSLCR center (above the screen)
Monitor Audio RS1's in the rear
Axiom QS8's side surrounds
HSU HO w/turbo
HSU HO w/out turbo
HSU MBM
Denon 987 receiver
Rotel 985 amp
PS3
Behringer 1124p EQ

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010186.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010187.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010214.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010188.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010189.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010190.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010231.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010191.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010192.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010193.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010194.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010195.jpg

Well I'm not digging the Giants gear (Eagles fan :p ) I do like the basement overall though. I like the cherry wood and paint color. Is that maroon?

Sorry about your bad taste in teams ;)

Yes, the walls are a maroon color, the top portion is one shade lighter than the bottom.

Finally able to post a pic or 2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/Blackbond007/Picture053.jpg

hmm........ bump?

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3218/21364174qg8.jpg
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8948/11084526bv9.jpg
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9492/65769575nm3.jpg
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http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8577/87605468rk8.jpg
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9541/81784507zb4.jpg

Awesome Viper!

Made some changes to my set up, take a look!


http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4598/p1010367ff5.jpg
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/4559/p1010368aq6.jpg
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/3196/p1010372ze7.jpg
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7143/p1010376ys1.jpg
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2564/p1010377wd2.jpg


What ya guys this? Not the best setup by any means but for a lowly collage student who paid for it all himself I think its half decent.


D'oh! I forgot to snip them zip ties before i toke the pics!

Killer Beanie Babies! :p

Beautiful set-up, Kevin12586. Quick question, did the sound panels noticeably improve the sound characteristics at all? I've been thinking about installing some as well. Did you make them yourself? If so, what did you use?

Beautiful set-up, Kevin12586. Quick question, did the sound panels noticeably improve the sound characteristics at all? I've been thinking about installing some as well. Did you make them yourself? If so, what did you use?


Absorption and Disfusion will always help. I am not sure I understand where Kevin has his panels at.

Beautiful set-up, Kevin12586. Quick question, did the sound panels noticeably improve the sound characteristics at all? I've been thinking about installing some as well. Did you make them yourself? If so, what did you use?

Yes, they improved the sound in my room and I did make them myself. I got all the info I needed to make them from this (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=255432)thread. There is a hell of a lot to read, but all the info you need is in there. I used the mirror method, with the help of my wife, to locate where to place them.

Thanks for the compliment, that picture is just part of my basement, I finished the entire thing myself in about a year. I would come in from work, eat dinner and work until about midnight every night. Once it was done it was great to see the finished product. :D

Another PJ owner here ....720p Marantz VP4001 with 120" WilsonArt DIY screen. Excuse my 2 yr old who came out of nowhere while I took the shot....I sometimes call me him Silent Ninja cos those habits......

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6075/htsetupio9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/htsetupio9.jpg/1/w1024.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img89/htsetupio9.jpg/1/)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6319/ps3gl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/ps3gl4.jpg/1/w1010.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img140/ps3gl4.jpg/1/)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/7946/asscreedyd1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/asscreedyd1.jpg/1/w1024.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img140/asscreedyd1.jpg/1/)

Below, please find pictures of my basement theater:

Equipment list:
Panasonic 2000u 1080p projector
106" HCCV screen
Monitor Audio RS6's up front
Monitor Audio RSLCR center (above the screen)
Monitor Audio RS1's in the rear
Axiom QS8's side surrounds
HSU HO w/turbo
HSU HO w/out turbo
HSU MBM
Denon 987 receiver
Rotel 985 amp
PS3
Behringer 1124p EQ

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010186.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010187.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010214.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010188.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010189.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010190.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010231.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010191.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010192.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010193.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010194.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010195.jpg

Where did you get your Scarface/Bruce Lee?

just simply awesome pictures man! loving the posters as well!

Fragster

Nice setup! I hope you have those speakers well protected with a two year old toddling around... I know many a speaker pushed in by curious little fingers!

Oh, I can read binary 1 0!

Where did you get your Scarface/Bruce Lee?

I bought them in Times Square in NYC.

I bought them in Times Square in NYC.

Lo-Lo...

What I wanna know is how much $$$ did you put into that set-up?

Lo-Lo...

What I wanna know is how much $$$ did you put into that set-up?

I did it a little at a time so the hit wasn't as bad as if I purchased everything at once.

The first year was spent finishing the basement, the next year I bought my first projector, a screen, a receiver and my front speakers. Then I bought my first sub. The next year I bought all the rest of the speakers, a used amp and the chairs. Then I sold my sub and bought the dual subs you see up front. Then I bought the last sub, the small one by the chairs. This year I changed the projector and the receiver.

As for how much money I have spent????? I would rather not think about that ;) (but my wife knows how much I spent).

By the way Shorty, if you are interested, I still have my previous projector and receiver, if you are interested give me a holler and I will give you a GREAT price, seriously.

Ok, so here is my system, a little vague on the desc b/c I can't remember the models of the gear.

Denon Receiver, Velodyne Sub, Tivo S3, Panny PHXX Plasma, PS3, ps3toothfairy (shameless plug), and my custom remote LED controller. The gear is in a modified wine cabinet. The pictures are with the doors open, but normally they are closed and there is an IR distribution going into the cabinet. The floor is hardwood and the back wall is stone so the acoustics are bad.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=120557&d=1222234348
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=120558&d=1222234348

http://www.boomspeed.com/mcklein/proseco2.jpg

Please tell me that you're playing a "shooting" game and she's the target....

Please tell me that you're playing a "shooting" game and she's the target....

I was thinking to myself, that must be his scary Halloween screen saver. Why would anyone want to look at that.

She's just missing a wart on the end of that crooked nose to look just like a witch.

When did Madagascar and Sin City hit blu ray?

awesome stuff PioManiac...I'm loving the dual subwoofers, what sort of speakers are you using??

Madagascar, Sept 23/08

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1531/madagascar.html

Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn this past Tuesday (Oct.21/08) for $19.99 ea
but only in Canada

try amazon.ca

http://www.amazon.ca/Sin-City-Blu-ray/dp/B001ECDVZE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224795239&sr=8-1

http://members.shaw.ca/blackbullet/mcv1.0/nmr1.jpg


Holy crap. I approve.

^^ Holy crap. I approve.

Wow, so do I!! It's like a wall of sound! Sadly, there's no way in hell my wife would let me do something like that. As it is, I have to try and hide my little 3 inch surround speakers behind plants and stuff. :p

Haha , thanks guys

BTW, this was me before I found AVS

just two short years ago
Yup 10 y/o 27" CRT, 10' viewing distance

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

You give me hope :)

can I import the Sin City blu-ray from Canada you think? I hope so!

Yup,

check out the tread in the bluray software page
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=150

many AVS'rs in the U.S. are getting them within days

awesome! thanks Pio. and, of course, very nice setup. I've seen you around here some before, but that thing keeps growing. you've got a home theater tumor man.

Video
**NEW Epson 1080UB FP**
**120" Drop Down powered Screen**
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5080HD plasma
Sony PS3/Bluray
Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD
XBOX 360
Motorola HD DVR (DCT 3416)

Here's the old tiny 50" Kuro behind the Big Screen
http://members.shaw.ca/BJOTF/2.jpg

How do you have this configured to display to the Pioneer & Epson?
I'd like to add a projector in the future, just not sure how to send image to both.
I have Denon 3808 (1 HDMI out), Pioneer 5070, PS3, Moto HD-DVR (FiOS).

Thanks.

Is it easy posting pics of your setup. I have a digital camera and I want to put the pics of my setup on the forum!

Is it easy posting pics of your setup. I have a digital camera and I want to put the pics of my setup on the forum!


the easiest way is to sign up at a place like photobucket dot com and load the pics you want there. Then there is a place that below the pic that says image code, and you can just copy and paste that to your post and shazam you have a posted pic. You can also just add pics through attachments in the "reply to thread" but that makes people have to click on the picture to look at it. Hope that helps

Thanks Bigred! I'll take care of this tonight!

I'm using the Monoprice switch

4X2 True Matrix HDMI 1.3a Powered Switch w/ Remote Controller (Rev. 2.5)

Link: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=4802&seq=1&format=2

http://members.shaw.ca/BJOTF/4.jpg


Cool.

Are you using HDMI from the Motorola DVR through AVR to Pioneer?
If so, any issues with that?
I frequently have what I think is an HDMI handshake issue.. loss of Video, then Audio loss, then Audio returns, then Video returns... this cycle will be from once to five or six times. I would think another HDMI device in the chain would make it even worse.
Had this with Comcast DVR, and now with FiOS DVR. (both motorola)

I wonder if the 2x1 could be used in reverse... 1 IN, 2 OUT.

Cool.

Are you using HDMI from the Motorola DVR through AVR to Pioneer?
If so, any issues with that?
I frequently have what I think is an HDMI handshake issue.. loss of Video, then Audio loss, then Audio returns, then Video returns... this cycle will be from once to five or six times. I would think another HDMI device in the chain would make it even worse.
Had this with Comcast DVR, and now with FiOS DVR. (both motorola)

I wonder if the 2x1 could be used in reverse... 1 IN, 2 OUT.

I have all my HDMI devices:
(PS3/Motorola DVR/Toshiba HD-A2...and soon to be new XBOX360
my 2 y/o 360Pro just puked on me yesterday (RROD)
...all plugged into my RX-V1800
and a single 6' HDMI cable out to the Switcher/Splitter

From the Switch/Splitter I have one 12' HDMI cable to my Pio 5080,
and a Long CL2 rated, 22 AWG 35' footer that runs around my room to my Epson 1080UB.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024002&p_id=2805&seq=1&format=2

No problems at all.

BTW, powered switches are definitely one way, and outputs and inputs are labeled as such. ;)

WHere the LBP love?

40GB PS3 + 50" Kuro (5080HD)

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/10/26/f_Kurom_f27fb86.jpg

Here is my set-up. Custom Mid-Atlantic Rack for PS3, this post has been copied and pasted from another section so it is my whole home theatre. I had a Xbox 360 that went where that hole is so I have a blank on it's way.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/CenterChannel.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Conditioner.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Mid-Range.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/PS3.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Reciever.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Stabilizer.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/SubSpeaker.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Tweeter.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Subwoofer.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/xboxgone4.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/xboxgone3.jpg

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/xboxgone3.jpg

Thread's over. This guy wins. And he drives a Mazda.

Fantastic looking setup, and great pictures too! Hows the PS3 do heat wise in the enclosure? It looks like it's vented at least. Those are some BIG subs!

The 1st thing everybody asks me is does you Xbox360 and PS3 overheat and the answer is no. I have intake fans on bottom and exhaust fans on top and the rack is totally enclosed. The shelves are also vented and I have temp sensors on each shelf so if something does get hot the fans will turn on and cool the rack down, but even when I watch movies or game for a long time my fans rarely come on.

Dig the B&W's. I'm curious how the center does so low? Looks like you might get some weird reflections off of your coffee table. I've thought about reconfiguring my component stand to get the center lower so I can lower my screen a bit.

I don't think I posted in this thread since before I upgraded my Pio 5070 to the 151

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/x43x/Hometheater/IMG_1640.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/x43x/Hometheater/IMG_1744.jpg

I've sold many Pro-151's and they are beautiful sets.

Thread's over. This guy wins. And he drives a Mazda.


Orly?
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2424.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2422.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2425.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2428.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2429.jpg

Mains with grills off...Building the screen.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_1960.jpg

That's fantastic... once i get a house I think I want an area just like that, would be great for entertaining (which I don't really do, but partly that's because I am in a small condo)

oops: I'm referring to the post with the bar area, not the one directly above. But that one is really nice too! :)

Orly?


HAHAHA!!!! That's funny. You both have amazing setups. One is in a basement and the other is in a living room (seems like). Seriously something to aspire to. Good job fellows.

BTW, both are very clean.

That's fantastic... once i get a house I think I want an area just like that, would be great for entertaining (which I don't really do, but partly that's because I am in a small condo)

oops: I'm referring to the post with the bar area, not the one directly above. But that one is really nice too! :)

Screw entertaining. I want that to be my bedroom :)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/krzykrl/Picture011-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/krzykrl/Picture012.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/krzykrl/room.jpg


take it easy on my setup i'm a poor EE student.. :( lol

and btw the only camera i have right now is my Iphone. looks like crap

Here is my set-up. Custom Mid-Atlantic Rack for PS3, this post has been copied and pasted from another section so it is my whole home theatre. I had a Xbox 360 that went where that hole is so I have a blank on it's way.

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/CenterChannel.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Conditioner.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Mid-Range.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/PS3.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Reciever.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Stabilizer.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/SubSpeaker.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Tweeter.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/Subwoofer.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/xboxgone4.jpg
http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq25/Speed3Pics/xboxgone3.jpg



wow, thats all business right there!!!!!

Thread's over. This guy wins. And he drives a Mazda.

Orly?

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo357/Netko350Z/IMG_2422.jpg



Sorry, but you're not gonna close this thread with a VHS tape deck, a Sony Carousel CD player, and a Denon DVD player in your rack.

This is 2008, not 1998. :p

Sorry, but you're not gonna close this thread with a VHS tape deck, a Sony Carousel CD player, and a Denon DVD player in your rack.

This is 2008, not 1998. :p


dont think he was talking about that one

Orly?

No dart board? Fail! :D

No dart board? Fail! :D

I have one but have yet to put it up. Not sure if I want holes in the wall from all of those stray darts.

FAIL....BLOCKED!

Sorry, but you're not gonna close this thread with a VHS tape deck, a Sony Carousel CD player, and a Denon DVD player in your rack.

This is 2008, not 1998. :p


The VHS/CD Burner is the last of the bunch with a bulit in tuner card. I was running my cable TV through it before I got the HD cable box. I use it to record hockey games and play any old VHS tapes or transfer and old VHS tapes to DVD's. The CD Player is a Sony ES line so I am not sure where you are going with that. It is rock solid. The DVD player is one of Denon's newest non-BR players. Upsacels to 1080p, plays MP3's and processes SACD's.

The oldest piece in my rack would be the CD player which I purchased back in 2003.

1998 ha ha that is funny a-hole.

No dart board? Fail! :D

Exactly what I was thinking , lol ;) .

Seriously though there have been some amazing set ups posted in this thread (as well as the similar threads in the 360 forum) and it is not a contest , it's more about sharing our enthusiasm for home theater/gaming . It does not matter if you have spent hundreds , thousands , tens of thousands or beyond , what matters is that you enjoy what you have and take pride in what you have put together . We can all pick out things that we like and things that we don't like in every set up but that is part of what keeps the pic sharing interesting . Most of us are DIY and to me that is a big part of what makes this hobby so much fun :D .

- Jason

I have one but have yet to put it up. Not sure if I want holes in the wall from all of those stray darts.

FAIL....BLOCKED!


They make large enough cabinets to prevent any holes in the wall........unless you are atrocious at darts. I use a cabinet made for an electronic dart board (I only use steel) so the wifey can play without fear of destroying the walls.

FAIL........RESUMED!

Your room does look amazing though. :D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/x43x/Hometheater/IMG_1640.jpg


How do you keep your PS3 that clean? I wipe mine with a microfiber cloth and still have finger marks on it and such...

Below, please find pictures of my basement theater:
Rotel 985 amp


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/logan12586/Basement/Theater%20pics/P1010214.jpg


Cool, I have that same amp. I should post some pics sometime of my LR and BR setups. I use that amp in a weird way, though. The amp in my Sunfire sub died, and since I plan on getting a bunch of new stuff soon anyway, I just modified the sub to accept power from the Rotel. I've had that amp now for 10 years and it's been flawless.

It does not matter if you have spent hundreds , thousands , tens of thousands or beyond , what matters is that you enjoy what you have and take pride in what you have put together

Well put. If it's a contest you want, visit the $20,000+ board and you'll get a quick reminder of why it's a good idea to stay humble :p

Whenever I see Monster Power I want to throw up. Imagine how much money was wasted on that equipment.

^ :rolleyes: pleeeease. The power centers they have are great stuff, and its not like they are that much more expensive than other's... cables, different story, but c'mon...

Here is my humble setup:
Sony KDF-46E3000
Onkyo TX-SR505
Tosh HD-A2 HD DVD
Pace TDC779X HD DVR
LG LDA-511 Divx Player
Last but not least the first gen 80gig ps3

Speakers: 3.1 Setup
Klipsch SF-1's, SC-1, and SS-1's (not installed yet)
Velodyne VX-10

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/steppinrazer/HiDef/DSC01885.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/steppinrazer/HiDef/DSC01873.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/steppinrazer/HiDef/DSC01871.jpg

man, great pic on that tv set! really looks sharp and pops out

What theme is that, steppinrazer?

looks like LBP

That's the background from him highlighting LBP under Game.

What theme is that, steppinrazer?

the theme is sphere black
http://-kol.deviantart.com/art/Sfere-Black-3-PS3-Theme-90881160
there is also a matching psp theme (if you have one)
it is by far my favorite

Sweet action. Thanks!

Oh, and nice setup! :D

your welcome!
and thanks for the compliments guys.. im still struggling w/ this new camera
to get fairly decent shots

your welcome!
and thanks for the compliments guys.. im still struggling w/ this new camera
to get fairly decent shots



where are you hiding the velodyne

its tucked up snug beside the chair.. underneath the window
its placement isn't ideal but the W.A.F. for it anywhere else
was pretty low :(

Whatever happened to this guy?

Yo Crippler, you got any new updated pics of your setup? I'd like to see your complete Berrylium speaker setup if possible. Including the rear channels.

Hey Rieper, I am in the process of putting together my Man Cave so my set up will look much different. We will be moving the equipment to a more controlled environment (bonus room) which is about 11x22.

We already took the first step, I sold my 70" SXRD a got a new Pioneer Elite FD111. I truly do miss the size of the Sony but I am in the market for a front projector and a screen that will come down in front of the pioneer. If I find time today I will post new picks of how my set up looks now before I move it.

He has not posted to AVS in almost 5 months so maybe he just left the site ? I think he was working for Epic (Gears) so maybe Gears 2 has consumed him ... ?

-- Jason

Yea Jason, crunch time is a bleep! Finished one project then started another right after.

I think he got shot dead like 50cent or the like


Wow! Who says stuff like that?:(

^agreed

Yea Jason, crunch time is a bleep! Finished one project then started another right after.

Hehe , I have a local 'gaming biz' friend that does the exact same thing , seems like just about the time he says he'll have some free time he gets put back behind the 8 ball .

Nice to see you posting again and hope all is well :) . I lived in NC for a while and it's a beautiful place . Oh and Your little girl is adorable by the way ;) .

Best Wishes ,
- Jason

well i havent posted a picture here in awhile, but i finally got my matching center channel in and i thoroughly enjoying it all! I still need to get the matching rears but it will be a bit...I'll probably use something temporarly for surrounds.

Equipment:
TV: Samsung 46" A550

Speakers: Vienna Acoustic's in Rosewood
-Mozart Grand mains
-Maestro Grand center

Subwoofer:Klipsch RW-12d sub

Audio Gear: Emotiva
-DMC-1 processor
-XPA-3 (3-channel amp)
-RPA-1 (2-channel amp)

Other:
-PS3 80gb
-HD-A2
-Altona Speaker wire
-Harmony 880

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/bigred7078/003-2.jpg

Hehe , I have a local 'gaming biz' friend that does the exact same thing , seems like just about the time he says he'll have some free time he gets put back behind the 8 ball .

Nice to see you posting again and hope all is well :) . I lived in NC for a while and it's a beautiful place . Oh and Your little girl is adorable by the way ;) .

Best Wishes ,
- Jason

I do love NC. I can't believe I lived here for overa year already. Time flys.

Thanks! She is all kinds of wonderful. :)

Hehe , I have a local 'gaming biz' friend that does the exact same thing , seems like just about the time he says he'll have some free time he gets put back behind the 8 ball .

Nice to see you posting again and hope all is well :) . I lived in NC for a while and it's a beautiful place . Oh and Your little girl is adorable by the way ;) .

Best Wishes ,
- Jason

I do love NC. I can't believe I lived here for over year already. Time does fly.

"Oh and Your little girl is adorable by the way"

Thanks! She is all kinds of wonderful. :)

Whatever happened to this guy?

Yo Crippler, you got any new updated pics of your setup? I'd like to see your complete Berrylium speaker setup if possible. Including the rear channels.

Hey Rieper, I am in the process of putting together my Man Cave so my set up will look much different. We will be moving the equipment to a more controlled environment (bonus room) which is about 11x22.

We already took the first step, I sold my 70" SXRD a got a new Pioneer Elite FD111. I truly do miss the size of the Sony but I am in the market for a front projector and a screen that will come down in front of the pioneer. If I find time today I will post new picks of how my set up looks now before I move it.


Hey, it's been awhile...nice having you back. Can't wait to see the new Man Cave.

I had a similar setup to your plans. I wall-mounted a Panny 50-inch plasma and then I bought Da-lite extension brackets so the screen would drop down in front of the plasma. Very simple to put together and looked nice and clean.

http://www.dalite.com/products/images/mounting_bracs.gif

link (http://www.dalite.com/products/product.php?cID=9&pID=108)

Here is mine

Pretty cool plasma! :)

Sweat setup!

Sweat setup!

Sauna forums?

Sauna forums?

I was referring to plasmawatcher3's setup.

and he was referring to the use of "sweat" instead of "sweet" in your comment ;)

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Hey Layd...how did you get those seats through the door??

One would assume via the "pushing" method. Failing that, more than likely the "pulling" method was employed. :p

If they're anything like my 10' wide 3-seater,
...they come apart fairly easily into 3 separate peices
some even break down into 6 pieces (separate backs/seats)

http://members.shaw.ca/BJOTF/m10.jpg

BTW, nice play room Layd Dly, any plans for FP?

That room has Projector/Screen written all over it ;)
(total ambient light control)

One would assume via the "pushing" method. Failing that, more than likely the "pulling" method was employed. :p

the room was built around them smart a**. :D

the room was built around them smart a**. :D

Intriguing idea!! I always wanted to put a '67 Mustang Coupe in my basement... now I know how to do it for the next house I build! Thanks! :D

You guys crack me up, the chairs do seperate but i did push the box into the room as opposed to pulling :) and yes i did have the contractors build my room specifically around my Furute Theater Seating Requirements lol j/k:D.

And yes the original idea was to do FP all along butwith a 720P, but as 1080P started to roll out further i decided to wait but when the new TV Bug bit me, 1080P projectors were still over 3K and $1750 to $3K was to hard for me to sell to the SO. But now that they've come down in price and Best Buy B&M carries some now it will eventually happen.

So far Im on par for buying a net Set each year. Started with a 32" 720P LCD (Now in Bedroom), then a year later a 42" 1080P LCD (In Living Room), and then this past June The 61" 1080P DLP seen above. So Maybe around June/July Next Year I might have a FP in the room. :D

Layd - in all seriousness awesome use of the available space... looks like a room anyone would have a great time watching TV or playing a game in... especially since the chairs all have the required built-in beer holders. :D

Layd - in all seriousness awesome use of the available space... looks like a room anyone would have a great time watching TV or playing a game in... especially since the chairs all have the required built-in beer holders. :D

Thanks man, im trying to find a place for a mini fridge or at least that new Heineken Mini Keg Tap, but as you can tell the room is limits what i can actually do.

And you should've seen the room before, Think Office with extra furniture old tv stand and tube tv and a metric ass-ton of computer parts and equipment (I work in IT, and love to keep useless things i might eventually need 25 years from now :D)

I eventually got off my ass and cleaned it all up when the TV Bug bit me and the SO didnt want a 61" tv in the living room. I had always wanted to use the room for a dedicated HT anyways. So i then put all of our extra funiture and tables on Craigs List which helps fund part of my chairs. Overall it has come along pretty well with a limited budget in 4-5 Months.

Hopefully this weekend im going to go get some paint and start painting the room a Flat Enamel Slate Gray.

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Glad to see other Magic fans on the board... there doesn't seem to be many TRUE fans here in Orlando... but wait until we start winning.

Glad to see other Magic fans on the board... there doesn't seem to be many TRUE fans here in Orlando... but wait until we start winning.

Yes i am a fan, as well as an Employee :), Im actually typing this right now from the Amway Arena waiting for tip-off.

You should see how much magic stuff i have. Once i paint the room i will pull out some more stuff,

Yes i am a fan, as well as an Employee :), Im actually typing this right now from the Amway Arena waiting for tip-off.


Cool... I try to make it to 10-20 games a year... tonight, I'll be watching on my new 46a750... Although, Barkley will most likely talk about how much he loves the sixers and how irrelevant the magic are :mad:

Hey, it's been awhile...nice having you back. Can't wait to see the new Man Cave.

I had a similar setup to your plans. I wall-mounted a Panny 50-inch plasma and then I bought Da-lite extension brackets so the screen would drop down in front of the plasma. Very simple to put together and looked nice and clean.

http://www.dalite.com/products/images/mounting_bracs.gif

link (http://www.dalite.com/products/product.php?cID=9&pID=108)

I actually just used hooks(80 pound each hook) that are barely noticeable and only cost me a few dollars. I had originally looked at those brackets, but realized I could just use these "cheap" hooks. All I had to do was hook them into a ceiling on a joist and I was done. This was for a 8 ft screen.

well i havent posted a picture here in awhile, but i finally got my matching center channel in and i thoroughly enjoying it all! I still need to get the matching rears but it will be a bit...I'll probably use something temporarly for surrounds.

Equipment:
TV: Samsung 46" A550

Speakers: Vienna Acoustic's in Rosewood
-Mozart Grand mains
-Maestro Grand center

Subwoofer:Klipsch RW-12d sub

Audio Gear: Emotiva
-DMC-1 processor
-XPA-3 (3-channel amp)
-RPA-1 (2-channel amp)

Other:
-PS3 80gb
-HD-A2
-Altona Speaker wire
-Harmony 880

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/bigred7078/003-2.jpg


Sweet looking set up but you need to do something about those exposed wires hanging down from the TV.... I suggest going to Home Depot and picking up some Wire Paneling.... You can cut it down to a small section and paint it the same color as your wall.... It will look MUCH cleaner after you add that....

Sweet looking set up but you need to do something about those exposed wires hanging down from the TV.... I suggest going to Home Depot and picking up some Wire Paneling.... You can cut it down to a small section and paint it the same color as your wall.... It will look MUCH cleaner after you add that....


hehe i mentioned before that i have been to lazy to do it(new apartment i moved into), but funny that you mention this because last night i finally got a cable cover, i painted it and set it up and it looks fantastic. Definately a much cleaner look. I just havent posted pics yet. Thanks for the compliment though.

hehe i mentioned before that i have been to lazy to do it(new apartment i moved into), but funny that you mention this because last night i finally got a cable cover, i painted it and set it up and it looks fantastic. Definately a much cleaner look. I just havent posted pics yet. Thanks for the compliment though.

Nice.... I used WireMold which I picked up at Home Depot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/ANHEDONIC/3.jpg

Nice.... I used WireMold which I picked up at Home Depot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/ANHEDONIC/3.jpg

Same here. Except, mine is unpainted:

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Cordmate II. Great stuff. :)

sweet star wars busts!

Nice.... I used WireMold which I picked up at Home Depot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/ANHEDONIC/3.jpg

nice! looks good! Thats exactly what mine looks like. Im pretty happy with the results.