not so good pics but here is my setup.

And in college, toys are a better investment. ;)

I'd rather diversify and invest in both. :p ;)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/Emotep032/IMGP0158.jpg

I really like that set.

I would have never guessed that there were so many killer systems out there!! You should all write books on cable discipline. Big Props to our boys in the dorms!! THATS HARDCORE!! Graduate, save your money and don't get married until you have the system of your dreams!! ( Trust Me!!)

OK, Lots of Sammys and Sonys representing so I thought I would try and get the Mitz on the board. Oh, Crippler_HD, from one dislocated Cali boy to another... Mad Props!! Great taste all the way around but I'm going take a run at you with my Logans!!

GT Jammin!!
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/DSC00542.jpg

To get them on board with the purchase... Let them play!! If she ever sees this I'll have to change my handle to Beatmeat36!!
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/DSC00543.jpg

Full Frontal
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/DSC00575.jpg

NEVER Neglect the rears!!
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/DSC00577.jpg

UMMM...Yes thats a Raiders Holiday Train on my TV stand.....Shut UP!!

PS3 - Perched atop the stack
TV - Mitsubishi WD-65831 65" of pure 1080p Goodness!!
Receiver - Denon AVR 5800
Fronts - Martin Logan Acents
Rear - Martin Logan Scripts
Center - Martin Logan Theater
Sub - Velodyne SPL 1200

Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Chris

Great taste all the way around but I'm going take a run at you with my Logans!!

Fronts - Martin Logan Acents
Rear - Martin Logan Scripts
Center - Martin Logan Theater


How are those speakers working out for you? Are those up there in performance?

here's a few GTHD pics off my ol' dlp



http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-52-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-51-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-50-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-44-3.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-43-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-41-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-39-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-35-2.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-36.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-37-2.jpg

How are those speakers working out for you? Are those up there in performance?

Did you just ask if Martin Logans are up there in perfomance? :eek:

Does a lamborghini go fast? :D

Did you just ask if Martin Logans are up there in perfomance? :eek:

Does a lamborghini go fast? :D

Hey I don't really know much about whats out there in terms of audio. Sorry lol. Maybe when I get outta college I'll look into some speakers like those. By then I should have a serious job.

How are those speakers working out for you? Are those up there in performance?

IMO they are. :cool: If your in the market for speakers, demo the field. I have found that speakers are normally a matter of personal taste. There are quite a few out there that are very good to great. What you need to do is find out what ones seem unbelievable to you.
Speakers are like women, when you find the right one you just know! ;)

A couple of the web browser on my site.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6259/picture010is4.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture010is4.jpg)
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9418/picture011vs0.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture011vs0.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8363/picture015xm9.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture015xm9.jpg)
DUSTT!! AH!
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9877/picture016bq1.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture016bq1.jpg)

here's a few GTHD pics]
Man I think I wet my pants ;) Those look amazing Viper! I love this game in 1080p, I love PS3 :)

I think sony officially earned a spot on my body for a PS tatoo ;)

A lot of respect.
HECK YEAH! I myself, was also busting ass this SUMMER season. Everyone else was getting thier partying-hooking up done. While I was working OT, which IMO paid off. However, I still managed to stay single :P

PS3 + 1080p LCD + Z5500's = HEAVEN... Now if only can find a girl that is into gaming, things would be all good. However, I will take someones advice "Not to get married, unitll i have the system of my dreams" LOL...

P.S All the homies, that partied/hooked - up envy my setup. They still can't belive I avoided summer for this ;)

Damn Viper98 what kinda camera do you have? The pics im getting from my Digi cam look really bad. I also hooked up my G25 wheel while playing GT HD man the game SERIOUSLY needs Force Feedback. There is no RESISTANCE AT ALL while playing drift mode with the G25 or any wheel for that matter, is pratically impossible!

Get with it Sony!

It just isn't the same and from what I hear Formula 1 will not have any Force Feedback either, friggin sucks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2683.jpg

Damn Viper98 what kinda camera do you have? [/IMG]

Canon SD600

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/Emotep032/IMGP0158.jpg

atleast your Wii has a rumble controller :rolleyes:

A couple of the web browser on my site.

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6259/picture010is4.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture010is4.jpg)
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9418/picture011vs0.th.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture011vs0.jpg)
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8363/picture015xm9.th.jpg (http://img301.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture015xm9.jpg)
DUSTT!! AH!
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9877/picture016bq1.th.jpg (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture016bq1.jpg)


Yes, the PS3 is a dust magnet.... but that just gives me more "one on one" time with her, rubbing her down....who knows, maybe a bit of mobile wax can alleviate the need to constantly clean....

here's mine, I love watching BD movies in this thing and the games are just an added bonus. The pics kinda sucks because of the lack of lighting and the flash hitting my plasma screen.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/rizzxx7/Picture719.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/rizzxx7/Picture711.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/rizzxx7/Picture387.jpg

My Christmas gift to myself:D
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q52/j1246d/IMG_1227.jpg

Some shots of GTHD, beautiful game.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q52/j1246d/IMG_1221.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q52/j1246d/IMG_1223.jpg

OK, Lots of Sammys and Sonys representing so I thought I would try and get the Mitz on the board. Oh, Crippler_HD, from one dislocated Cali boy to another... Mad Props!! Great taste all the way around but I'm going take a run at you with my Logans!!

LOL, Way to come at me like a SPIDER MONKEY!!! :)

Thanks for the compliments, Chris. I must say that you have great taste as well. :)

When I was shopping around for speakers I checked out the Logins. I brought Harry Connick Jr.'s CD and played Heavenly. Harry Connick Jr. sound like he was on stage right in front of us. It did sound really good. ML are great speakers but for my personal taste I fell in love with the Focals. :D

Since you came at me like a spider monkey I am going to have to show you my newest toy that came just in time for christmas. :D

McIntosh MC207 200x7 7ch amp.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010303.jpg
Fall of Man in 7ch PCM with this bad boy is just epic. :D
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010304-1.jpg
If she ever sees this I'll have to change my handle to Beatmeat36!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Chris

ROFL.

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. :)


Like Chris said, it is great to see so many great HT and Gaming systems here. We can get some great ideas from seeing other members HT setups. After seeing Chris's Pics I now have to go find a plant. It really adds to the room and I probably would have never got one if I did not see it in his pic. :)

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas. Enjoy your HT TOYS!!

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2820/picture253td4.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture253td4.jpg) http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8360/picture249oj2.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture249oj2.jpg) http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/1965/picture250ol3.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture250ol3.jpg) a few pics of my ps3 , my tv with rfom for ps3 and the last pic of my 57f59 on hdnet :D

Hey Crippler,

What do you do for a living again? If you don't mind me asking.

Since you came at me like a spider monkey I am going to have to show you my newest toy that came just in time for christmas. :D McIntosh MC207 200x7 7ch amp.
OUCH!! As I take a scissor kick to the head!! :eek: You do know that they don't have the same earth quake codes in SC that they do in Cali. Your going to need to get seat belts for those theater recliners!! Why do you have to come after a brother like that!! I want that!! :cool:
Seriously... you and I could hang out. That is my next piece, I've been shopping it for about a month now!!

Now... If I can just figure out a way to creatively convince my wife that the new granite counter tops are a waste of money and that we must have this piece now.....


After seeing Chris's Pics I now have to go find a plant. It really adds to the room and I probably would have never got one if I did not see it in his pic. :)
:mad: You can talk about my Raiders.... Hell, You can even talk about my Mom.... But don't EVER Talk about my ficus!! :D

Umm.. For general care and watering instructions PM me.
Chris

I'm just wondering why some of you are literally cooking your components in those enclosures?

LOL, Way to come at me like a SPIDER MONKEY!!! :)

Thanks for the compliments, Chris. I must say that you have great taste as well. :)

When I was shopping around for speakers I checked out the Logins. I brought Harry Connick Jr.'s CD and played Heavenly. Harry Connick Jr. sound like he was on stage right in front of us. It did sound really good. ML are great speakers but for my personal taste I fell in love with the Focals. :D

Since you came at me like a spider monkey I am going to have to show you my newest toy that came just in time for christmas. :D

McIntosh MC207 200x7 7ch amp.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010303.jpg
Fall of Man in 7ch PCM with this bad boy is just epic. :D
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010304-1.jpg


ROFL.

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. :)


Like Chris said, it is great to see so many great HT and Gaming systems here. We can get some great ideas from seeing other members HT setups. After seeing Chris's Pics I now have to go find a plant. It really adds to the room and I probably would have never got one if I did not see it in his pic. :)

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas. Enjoy your HT TOYS!!


Yo that Amp cost $ 7500 !!!! Damn Crippler what kinda car do you drive cuz you got like 20K plus in A/V equipment right there!

Finally got it half way set up give me a lil time to make things look nice and take better pics I have been to busy.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/pescado-g/IMG_0615.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/pescado-g/IMG_0612.jpg

My new 72mx196 Toshiba. Can't wait to get it calibrated. Ice age and some of these games are unbelievable

Yo that Amp cost $ 7500 !!!! Damn Crippler what kinda car do you drive cuz you got like 20K plus in A/V equipment right there!

Car? I think he probably has a private jet. :D

PS- adopt me Crippler. I'm quiet, don't eat much and can do chores around the house. :p

I'm just wondering why some of you are literally cooking your components in those enclosures?

I've been doing this for years and nothing ever happens to them, I do dust the equipment pretty often and I try to open the doors on the ones that are currently being used.

I've been doing this for years and nothing ever happens to them, I do dust the equipment pretty often and I try to open the doors on the ones that are currently being used.

Older components perhaps. But newer ones such as cable/satellite boxes, the PS3, the XBOX 360 run much hotter and are much more heat sensitive.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/IMG_7697.jpg

Panny 50in 8UK, Artison Portrait LCR. PS3, HD-A1, Sunfire Ultimate Receiver, HTPC and Comcast HD PVR. Even though the unit is somewhat enclosed it never gets over 100deg.

Don't mind the mess, still have Christmas all over the place. :D

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/DSC00543.jpg

Cute wife. I'm surprised she hasn't gotten on you about the wire management yet. ;)

Hey Crippler can you take a picture of the back of that McIntosh unit? I want to see what kinda inputs are on a super high end amp.

Hey Crippler can you take a picture of the back of that McIntosh unit? I want to see what kinda inputs are on a super high end amp.

Here you go...
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/images/products/MC207back.jpg

PS - Love the grade school desk as a driving seat set up :cool:

Pictures of my setup (http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o23/fitness14/P1010016.jpg)

Sony KDLXBR1 40 in.
PS3 (60 Gb)
360AS 9300HD STB
RCA HTIB (the crown jewel of my setup!)
400 GB exerrnal Hard Drive that connects to PS3 (cant see it, but it's behind the PS3)

Heres some camera phone pics of my apt setup.

http://www.khoallister.com/personal/pat/setup1.jpg

http://www.khoallister.com/personal/pat/setup2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/IMG_7697.jpg

Panny 50in 8UK, Artison Portrait LCR. PS3, HD-A1, Sunfire Ultimate Receiver, HTPC and Comcast HD PVR. Even though the unit is somewhat enclosed it never gets over 100deg.

Don't mind the mess, still have Christmas all over the place. :DJust a suggestion, but you might not want to stack your PS3 directly on top of your HD DVD player that is stacked directly on your amp. You might encounter some ventilation and warping issues over time...

I wouldn't stack the PS3 on anything!

Heres some camera phone pics of my apt setup.

http://www.khoallister.com/personal/pat/setup1.jpg

http://www.khoallister.com/personal/pat/setup2.jpg

That's the same stand I have with my 50A2000. They're a pretty good match IMO.

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3082/picture017ai5.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture017ai5.jpg)
Remote Play - pretty nifty, but the 1080p signal gets squished onto the PSP screen.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7338/picture018xe5.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture018xe5.jpg)
Mmm... fire hazard. Anybody else notice the bottom right side of the PS3 gets kinda hot?
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2659/picture023yc9.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture023yc9.jpg)
Amos Lee playing off the My Book :)

Might as well throw some pics in of the new PS3/TV/Computer/Sleep room...
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4672/picture021fe4.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture021fe4.jpg)
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2760/picture022wv8.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture022wv8.jpg)
(It's not done yet :P )

MyBook Western digital external USB drives are the way to go. Here are shots of my system downloading to the external drive

MyBook Western digital external USB drives are the way to go. Here are shots of my system downloading to the external drive.
Only thing we need is a USB port in behind. :(

Very true! They should have at least put one or two in the back. The Wii has a couple back there.

MyBook Western digital external USB drives are the way to go. Here are shots of my system downloading to the external drive.

Can you network to the external drive with the a computer? I would like to use it as an external drive for the PS3 as well but would like to benefit by using it from my computer as well.

I believe you need to run Linux to do that. I'm not running it that way. I just have it connected to the PS3 and have another power and USB cable on deck connected to the computer. I swap it when I need to.

I just looked at the 500 GB dual port MyBook. Solves my problem lol :D

Heres some camera phone pics of my apt setup.




That's purty..... Do Power Centers/ Conditioners really aid in the overall strength of a system? I am considering one, but I just can't seem to understand the "benefit" behind them... I live in a large city, with ample power.... and for the most part my Hometheater system is totally digital..... So I see no actual need for one; except for bragging rights...

here's mine, I love watching BD movies in this thing and the games are just an added bonus. The pics kinda sucks because of the lack of lighting and the flash hitting my plasma screen.


Love the stand/ credenza.... may I ask what type?

One happy family.....

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

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

That's purty..... Do Power Centers/ Conditioners really aid in the overall strength of a system? I am considering one, but I just can't seem to understand the "benefit" behind them... I live in a large city, with ample power.... and for the most part my Hometheater system is totally digital..... So I see no actual need for one; except for bragging rights...

The main reason i picked that one up is because I got a good deal on it, refurbished, and I simply needed a good power strip to plug all those components in to one spot. I think I only paid 149.99 if i remember right. I think they are a decent investment though, they help with things like for instance if you are running the garbage disposal, hairdryer, or something that zaps a lot of power and causes interference on your tv, this interference will be prevented. They also offer an insurance policy on your equipment up to some rediculous amount of money, so if lightning strikes your house and any of your AV equipment gets damaged, the power conditioner manufacture will pay the repair/replacement costs.

BBS G35 ,

Nice , I wanted that same Sammy soooo bad when it first came out , I love the look of it just sitting there ;) .

---- Jason

BBS G35 ,

Nice , I wanted that same Sammy soooo bad when it first came out , I love the look of it just sitting there ;) .

---- Jason

Thanks! I think the PQ is amazing, even for 720p

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

Very impressive SOWK!

Ditto SWOK, beautiful! But, you may end up spending too much time with these electronics and could do you serious mental harm! May I suggest packing them all up and sending them to me. I will be happy to carry your burden of too much fun.

Thank you guys. I put alot of effort into my systems, to make sure that anyone and everyone that see or hears it walks out amazed. Now I know my systems are way out of the price point for most people, but I started out small too.

I have a progression of all my systems over the years I can complie and show you guys if interested.

Very nice room SOWK! I want to comment though on the dedicated theater room. I think in something like a family room it is important to be classy and tasteful with your decorations, which you have done very well with. However, I think the theater room is almost too decorated. One goal I've always had was to minimize distractions and decorations in the room so you can be completely immersed in the program. Things like the wall decorations and that little white statue under the center channel would only serve to distract me.

Don't get me wrong, I like both rooms, you've got great taste in decor, but I think the theater room is a little over-done in that aspect.

Nice set up SOWK, I love that table in your bedroom.

I totaly understand. I have done a lot to minimize it already

I may do even more.

The black boxes on each side of the speakers holds a lot of goddies as well, but I didn't like the Cluttered look, so I covered everything up.


I am planning on putting semi transparent black Glass in front of the Receiver/DVD/Head soon.

The little Metal figures above the projector will be going soon to be replaced by some dark wooden baskets that close.

The signs are now above the left and right seat. Not above the projector.

Also my Theater room gets blacker then black... lol. When the lights are out. No leds from any device are seen, and they is no way you can see the head.

SOWK
great pictures - but this is the PS3 thread.. more screenshots on both the projector and xbr if you don't mind!!

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

Is it possible for you to take out the Metal bar in front of your center channel?

Is it possible for you to take out the Metal bar in front of your center channel?

Nope. It's fixed. The center channel has three speakers so I did my best at making sure the bar is in between the 2nd and 3rd. I don't notice a difference from when I had it sitting on top of my CRT.

Thank you guys. I put alot of effort into my systems, to make sure that anyone and everyone that see or hears it walks out amazed. Now I know my systems are way out of the price point for most people, but I started out small too.

I have a progression of all my systems over the years I can complie and show you guys if interested.


Where did you get those DTS and DD signs, and also can the be mounted on the wall? how so?

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/Emotep032/IMGP0158.jpg
PS thWii ftw!

Thank you guys. I put alot of effort into my systems, to make sure that anyone and everyone that see or hears it walks out amazed. Now I know my systems are way out of the price point for most people, but I started out small too.

I have a progression of all my systems over the years I can complie and show you guys if interested.
Beautiful setups dude. Love the X series, serious envy..

I would be interested in the progression you mentioned. I am starting out now, so some guidance would be much appreciated. I know I want to end up with the biggest X series I can afford, so I reckon your choices will work just fine for me =)

Here's my system, it's still an ongoing project.

Plasma: Pioneer 50" PDP-5060
Speakers: Bowers & Wilkens 804s, HTM3s in Black ash.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/scanido/images/theatre/my_system1.jpg

Here's my system, it's still an ongoing project.

Plasma: Pioneer 50" PDP-5060
Speakers: Bowers & Wilkens 804s, HTM3s in Black ash.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/scanido/images/theatre/my_system1.jpg


Very clean. Well done.

this is my screen not very good pics but its a 82 inch electric model A stewartfilm with a optoma hd70 this was during day with light but you get the idea.

here are some of mine

Beautiful setups dude. Love the X series, serious envy..

I would be interested in the progression you mentioned. I am starting out now, so some guidance would be much appreciated. I know I want to end up with the biggest X series I can afford, so I reckon your choices will work just fine for me =)

I only have about half my systems/setups that I have owned over the years. The other half is on a different computer. (too Lazy to get off the other computer)

I'm only 25, and accumulated the more advanced setups in the last 3 years.

Here is a progression from just over 3 years ago.

Bedroom Systems:

The top Picture use to be my main setup as well.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9924/oldsetupsso3.jpg


Main Theater Room:

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1681/oldsetups2rm6.jpg

Here's my system, it's still an ongoing project.

Plasma: Pioneer 50" PDP-5060
Speakers: Bowers & Wilkens 804s, HTM3s in Black ash.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/scanido/images/theatre/my_system1.jpg

If your pant the walls a Deep red your setup would look very sweet!

Kinda like this...

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1954/mysystem1mp6.jpg

Sorry, for the quick and dirty change. If I spent time on this I would have corrected the blue wall reflections on everything as well

SOWK, I like all your Ikea furniture.

My wife saw me looking at that setup last night and said the exact same thing. No doubt that was Ikea stuff. Must of went to the Schamburg store she said. :)

thanks SoWK

LOL, Way to come at me like a SPIDER MONKEY!!! :)

Fall of Man in 7ch PCM with this bad boy is just epic. :D
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k223/CriPPleR_HD/P1010304-1.jpg


Crippler,

Nice to see another person hooking up an LPCM 7.1 channel home theater!

Can I ask what preamp/processor you're planning on using? Not many preamps have HDMI-inputs which accept and can properly decode 7.1-channels of LPCM. It's kinda hard (if not impossible) to find one right now.

Thanks for your advice. And I hope you really enjoy the hell out of it when you get everything set up!

SOWK,

Red definitely puts a new perspective on the setup. I'm moving out shortly so i plan to do a whole new color scheme with of course my black system. I'm thinking earth tone colors with new walnut furniture. Should look awesome!

Crippler,

Nice to see another person hooking up an LPCM 7.1 channel home theater!

Can I ask what preamp/processor you're planning on using? Not many preamps have HDMI-inputs which accept and can properly decode 7.1-channels of LPCM. It's kinda hard (if not impossible) to find one right now.

Thanks for your advice. And I hope you really enjoy the hell out of it when you get everything set up!

Hi Rieper,

I picked up a brand new Denon 3806 from tweeters for about $800. The Denon will be used for all my HDMI needs until McIntosh releases there new preamp/processor early next year which will have HDMI ETC. The Denon has worked great so far.

...Can I ask what preamp/processor you're planning on using? Not many preamps have HDMI-inputs which accept and can properly decode 7.1-channels of LPCM...Correct me if I am wrong, but LPCM doesn't require any decoding, correct? Any decoding is done prior to the LPCM stream.

Correct me if I am wrong, but LPCM doesn't require any decoding, correct? Any decoding is done prior to the LPCM stream.

I should clarify...I meant to say processing.

In other words, taking a Blu-ray movie or PS3 game which has 5.1 PCM uncompressed track and processing it (or adding a matrix soundfield, ie. Dolby PXII, etc) and making it 7.1 channels. Not many receivers do this "processing". Most receivers just take the 5.1 PCM track over HDMI and leave it alone. This is a no-no for those owners who have a 7.1 speaker setups and can't use them on 5.1 PCM tracks.

I am very impressed with the very high end HT components we are priveleged to view from AVS members that own them, and think of it, the PS3 is making that a possiblity. We are exposed to equipment that we are learning more about and may one day acquire as improvements to our HT systems. It really is a pleasure. Thanks guys. :)

Here's my set up,
Watching Blu-Ray movies & playing games on my 70" XBR2 is just amazing!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/TheMoose/Home%20Theater/DSC02654.jpg

As you can tell I've been playing the GTHD demo....A lot!!! :D :cool:

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

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

Sam

here's mine. :D

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/fullshot.jpg

anyone interested on some PS3 screen shots?? :cool:

wow... nice setup you got there

CriPPleR_HD ,

Awesome system first of all :D !

I have to ask however ;) , are you involved with Epic games somehow ?

I see the GEARS luv on your myspace and notice you live in NC (which is where Epic is located) . I lived in NC for a while myself , just outside of Charlotte .

Best Wishes ,
--- Jason

that's funny game pimp, I used to live in Vancouver back in the early 90's and actually went to Evergreen H.S. and Mt. View H.S. what in the world made you move to that place?

CriPPleR_HD ,

Awesome system first of all :D !

I have to ask however ;) , are you involved with Epic games somehow ?

I see the GEARS luv on your myspace and notice you live in NC (which is where Epic is located) . I lived in NC for a while myself , just outside of Charlotte .

Best Wishes ,
--- Jason

Thanks DaGamePimp,

Good observation but I am not at liberty to say where I work or what I am working on. I can say that I just moved from California last October and that I worked for EA Redwood Shores for about 6 years while I was out there. Now I am in Raleigh, NC which only has 2 companies that I know of that are in my field of work. Red storm and Epic. :D

Really nice setups everyone! I find it funny though that more of you don't have HT projector setups?? There is nothing as immersive as my 10 foot diagonal screen + HD projector. :D

I probably spent about 1/4 of the money on it compared to some of these massive RP//Plasma//LCD's.

Catch the HT projector train!!!!

Cheers!

Really nice setups everyone! I find it funny though that more of you don't have HT projector setups?? There is nothing as immersive as my 10 foot diagonal screen + HD projector. :D

I probably spent about 1/4 of the money on it compared to some of these massive RP//Plasma//LCD's.

Catch the HT projector train!!!!

Cheers!

Amen to that, I'm planning on catching it real soon! Ive been lurking in the pj forum for a while, and soon as the stars align, i'm getting a 1000u! can't wait to post play my 360 on 100 inches!

Yeah I'm planing on setting up a projector when I move into my new house.

Really nice setups everyone! I find it funny though that more of you don't have HT projector setups?? There is nothing as immersive as my 10 foot diagonal screen + HD projector. :D

I probably spent about 1/4 of the money on it compared to some of these massive RP//Plasma//LCD's.

Catch the HT projector train!!!!

Cheers!

The problem with a 10-foot projection screen setup is... when you get bored with it, and YOU WILL, how the hell are you ever going to top it?

Thanks DaGamePimp,

Good observation but I am not a liberty to say where I work or what I am working on. I can say that I just moved from California last October and that I worked for EA Redwood Shores for about 6 years while I was out there. Now I am in Raleigh, NC which only has 2 companies that I know of that are in my field of work. Red storm and Epic. :D

Damn your in the game industry. I'm trying to get a job at Ubisoft or Gameloft here in Montreal. Just graduated and got my Computer Engineering degree. Are you developer / manager ? Cuz your making some mad scratch. I have some friends who work at Ubisoft and EA but they are pulling in that kinda dough. DETAILS!!!!!


;)

that's funny game pimp, I used to live in Vancouver back in the early 90's and actually went to Evergreen H.S. and Mt. View H.S. what in the world made you move to that place?

Hehe small world , I went to Mt.View as well but back in the early 80's . I have lived all over the country since then and ended up back in the Portland/Vancouver area about 9 years ago because most of my family lives here ;) .

Best Wishes ,
--- Jason

Thanks DaGamePimp,

Good observation but I am not a liberty to say where I work or what I am working on. I can say that I just moved from California last October and that I worked for EA Redwood Shores for about 6 years while I was out there. Now I am in Raleigh, NC which only has 2 companies that I know of that are in my field of work. Red storm and Epic. :D


CriPPleR ,

Excellent :D !

I understand about not being able to specify as I have a friend close by that also works in the gaming industry and he is pretty hush about what he does as well ;) .

Best Wishes ,
---- Jason

Hehe small world , I went to Mt.View as well but back in the early 80's . I have lived all over the country since then and ended up back in the Portland/Vancouver area about 9 years ago because most of my family lives here ;) .

Best Wishes ,
--- Jason

I love the area except for the rain but its a really nice place to stay especially for raising kids. I actually turned down a position in Portland a couple of years ago and am now kinda regretting it since I just had a baby.

Is anyone using a Sony KDF-42A10 with a PS3? I'm on the fence on buying one PS3 but before I buy it, I want to know is there is any resolution problems with this TV.

Any comments will be appreciated.

here's mine. :D

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/fullshot.jpg

anyone interested on some PS3 screen shots?? :cool:
here's some PS3 screen shot. keep in mind I have to resize and compress for web use and I'm no where near a good photographer!!

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/5.jpg

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/8.jpg

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/9.jpg

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/10.jpg

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/11.jpg

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/16.jpg

See more in My Blog (http://landshark1.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E518DC064C7793A7!1088.entry) .

The problem with a 10-foot projection screen setup is... when you get bored with it, and YOU WILL, how the hell are you ever going to top it?


O i'll easily top it......... don't worry about that. :D

The problem with a 10-foot projection screen setup is... when you get bored with it, and YOU WILL, how the hell are you ever going to top it?


...with:

1. An 11-ft screen? :D
2. A newest/greatest 3-chip 1080p pj? :D
3. 1.3 HDMI receiver w/7.1 lossless? :D
4. Better speaker set (7.1)? :D
5. Re-design the theatre? :D
6. and/or one of them HD players, or both? :D

I can always help you top what you have... The question is: You have the cash?

Here's mine...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/trickyab/TV%20Setup%20Pics/DSC06648.jpg

I'd love to take more pics but my digicam is broken and my new one is in the mail (It should arrive monday)

Wings are doing pretty good, besides the other night. You a fan?

The PS3/TV/HT/PC/"WHERE IS A WII!" Room is almost operational. Pics tomorrow.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p48/fmello/fm_setup1.jpg

Here's my setup:

46" Sony Bravia XBR3
PS3 (60gig)
Xbox 360 (20gig)
Nintendo Wii
Directv/Tivo
PureAV™ Home Theater Power Console PF60
Yamaha RX-V595a Receiver
Polk Speakers & Infinity Sub
Sony VCR

I'm in gaming & Blu-ray movie Nirvanna! I just have to update my Directv/Tivo to the
HD version & I plan to replace the receiver when they release one that uses the HDMI
1.3 spec.

PS3 and my Panny 50" plasma - awesome!

Jumping in late as I haven't visited the forum in a while. Here's a pic of my bedroom setup. The nicer stuff is downstairs but I prefer gaming up here :o


http://www.thefloor.org/images/consoles/setup.jpg

http://www.thefloor.org/images/consoles/setup2.jpg

I love to see these shots of setups with all 3 of the consoles (360, PS3, and Wii).

Die fanboyism! Die!

Here's my system, it's still an ongoing project.

Plasma: Pioneer 50" PDP-5060
Speakers: Bowers & Wilkens 804s, HTM3s in Black ash.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/scanido/images/theatre/my_system1.jpg

Very nice speakers you got there, go get a better Amp or receiver for them. Now is kind of like driving a BMW with spare tire.

Very nice speakers you got there, go get a better Amp or receiver for them. Now is kind of like driving a BMW with spare tire.

I know it's terrible, but believe it or not it sounds pretty good, as long as i don't blast them their fine. Later this year i plan to add much better electronics. Thinking of Lexicon, McIntosh or Bryston.

Very nice speakers you got there, go get a better Amp or receiver for them. Now is kind of like driving a BMW with spare tire.

Keep what you have, enjoy it, upgrade when the funds are available, or if you even want to. Hey, spare tire of not, it's still a BMW.....

Actually it would be more like driving a BMW with a Honda or Toyota engine, but hey, merely semantics.

landshark got 2 ps3s I see those boxes in the corner

I love to see these shots of setups with all 3 of the consoles (360, PS3, and Wii).

Die fanboyism! Die!


Only way to go !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2663.jpg

here's mine. :D

http://landshark-racing.com/pics/PS3/fullshot.jpg

anyone interested on some PS3 screen shots?? :cool:

SWEET!

You've got a Zenith Silver Sensor antenna for FREE HD viewing on your TV. Stick it to the man!! Screw Time Warner/Cablevision/Cox/et al.

:)

SWEET!

You've got a Zenith Silver Sensor antenna for FREE HD viewing on your TV. Stick it to the man!! Screw Time Warner/Cablevision/Cox/et al.

:)
He's also got more than one PS3. :)

Only way to go !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2663.jpg

Atleast you were smart enough to put the PS3 on the top shelf ;)

Atleast you were smart enough to put the PS3 on the top shelf ;)


I had no choice it wouldn't fit vertically on the middle shelf. If I lay it flat then my Wii would have no room, and I can't put the 360 on top cuz the power cord isn't long enough. I had to rearrange my entire rack to accomodate the PS3!

I had no choice it wouldn't fit vertically on the middle shelf. If I lay it flat then my Wii would have no room, and I can't put the 360 on top cuz the power cord isn't long enough. I had to rearrange my entire rack to accomodate the PS3!

I think you missed the little joke he was trying to make.

Got a new lens for the camera, which means I take even more pics of the HT now that it is "complete" with all 3 gaming systems!

Before someone mentions it, I know the air circulation isn't ideal for the consoles, but the stand is pretty, it fits in with our furniture and helps with the WAF. ;)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/354829946_38b53518ef_o.jpg

DaverJ -

How do you have that center speaker on top of the flatscreen? I've been trying to figureout how to get my large center channel above my LCD for months.

Chris

DaverJ -

How do you have that center speaker on top of the flatscreen? I've been trying to figureout how to get my large center channel above my LCD for months.

Chris

It's an Omnimount stand I got from Circuit City for about $30. This TV has some depth in the back, which works pretty well for the rear legs of this stand... I don't think if it would work on a completely flat panel.

Ah.... I thought you had a flatscreen. I wish some company would come up with a solution to fix the problem of a center speaker over a flatscreen. Either way, thanks for the pic....nice set up.

CR

I think you missed the little joke he was trying to make.


Correct, I thought it was a good joke but maybe not.... :cool:

Correct, I thought it was a good joke but maybe not.... :cool:


I got the joke.... oh wait I didn't. :confused:

It's an Omnimount stand I got from Circuit City for about $30. This TV has some depth in the back, which works pretty well for the rear legs of this stand... I don't think if it would work on a completely flat panel.

DaverJ,

How heavy is your center channel, I try to do the same think but the sales say my center channel is too heavy. I have the Revel C12 and is 32lb.

Thanks

Got a new lens for the camera, which means I take even more pics of the HT now that it is "complete" with all 3 gaming systems!

Before someone mentions it, I know the air circulation isn't ideal for the consoles, but the stand is pretty, it fits in with our furniture and helps with the WAF. ;)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/354829946_38b53518ef_o.jpg

Nice cat...

Nice cat...

Sharp eyes Chem... I was wondering if anyone would notice/mention Mickey. You win. :D

That's a HUGE ****ing cat. lol.

That's a HUGE ****ing cat. lol.

:mad: "...the camera adds 10 pounds." :o

Seriously, he's not that fat... I don' know why he looks that big in the pic. :confused:

Anyway, sorry for straying OT. :D

Here is my set up, I dont know how to take good photos of a TV...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3023.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3021.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3014.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3005.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3022.jpg

What movie is this?


http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/Shap_01/tv-ps3014.jpg

/\/\/\/\

Thats Lair

Lovin' the PS3 and XBR2 combo!




Hey Sonny, what camera settings did you use to take those?

:mad: "...the camera adds 10 pounds." :o

Seriously, he's not that fat... I don' know why he looks that big in the pic. :confused:

Anyway, sorry for straying OT. :D


no no, this is HUGE CAT!

http://ebaumsworld.com/2007/01/kidcat02.jpg

Here is my set up, I dont know how to take good photos of a TV...


Ahhh! So many HOT components inside that stand. :eek:

Cable Box, receiver, PS3, etc.

The heat's gonna kill 'em! :(

Jumping in late as I haven't visited the forum in a while. Here's a pic of my bedroom setup. The nicer stuff is downstairs but I prefer gaming up here :o
http://www.thefloor.org/images/consoles/setup2.jpg

Just a note, the exhaust heat of the PS3 is on the right side. You might want to switch sides for the 360 & PS3.

Does anyone have any pics of Fight Night Round 3 to share?

Here is my set up, I dont know how to take good photos of a TV...

what model is that?

anymore out there?

Here is my set up, I dont know how to take good photos of a TV...



No, the shots look fine. One question, how do you like the insignia speakers? I had a pair but they just didn't do it for me. I ended up getting a set of BP7006's from Definitive Technologies to compliment my system.

Here's mine in my rack

http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/PS3.jpg

Here's mine in my rack

http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/PS3.jpg


No problems with heat?

No problems with heat?


Heat? As custom as this rack is I am more than sure that the rear of the unit has either cooling fans, or at least wide open space.....


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/373336241_2de7df8ece_b.jpg


My modest bedroom setup; as always a work in progress, not to mention it's my bedroom. Better wire concealment and a rack under the TV instead of to the side.... and cover those funky looking doors.


Equipment Listing:
Samsung LN-S4695
Yamaha RX-V1700
Comcast/ Time Warner DCT 6416 III
Sony Playstation 3
Microsoft X-Box 360 W/ HD-DVD Add On
Nintendo Wii

Definitive Technologies BP7006 (Fronts)
Boston Acoustics P450 (center)
Definitive Technologies Gems (Rears)

Belkin Pure AV - Power Conditioner - PF60 (On it's way !!!)

If your going to go to all that expense in buying the rack and custom fitting it into your home etc, why not just buy a standalone, that PS3 looks kinda silly in the rack like that. just my opinion though :)

It also shows shows why they need a USB port on the back. So you don't have to see an ugly USB cable coming out of the front like in the picture.

It also shows shows why they need a USB port on the back. So you don't have to see an ugly USB cable coming out of the front like in the picture.

I've been trying to figure that one out myself for a while now.
DUMB.

Heat? As custom as this rack is I am more than sure that the rear of the unit has either cooling fans, or at least wide open space.....

Don't mind my crap on the floor, it's always a work in progress, not to mention it's my bedroom. Better wire concealment and a rack under the TV instead of to the side....

If you're going to take the time to set everything up to your liking, take a picture upload it and post it, why not take a picture that we don't all have to tilt our heads to view?

^^^ My neck hurts I'm suing T_T

If your going to go to all that expense in buying the rack and custom fitting it into your home etc, why not just buy a standalone, that PS3 looks kinda silly in the rack like that. just my opinion though :)

Well, the rack is never seen and it keeps my theater clean.

Then you could say the same thing about all the other components in my rack as each is on a custom shelf. Technically, if people rack things, they should be rack mountable components with rack ears. :)

As far as the whole rack, here's the image:

http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/rack.jpg

Heat? No problems as there is no component over it, and the sides and back are wide open.

And here's the theater:

http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/front.jpg
http://www.poweroftheforce.com/temp/back.jpg

Here's my updated component stack...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/hyabusha/MyHomeCurrentTheaterMedium.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/hyabusha/MyHomeCurrentTheater1Custom.jpg

Well, the rack is never seen and it keeps my theater clean.

Then you could say the same thing about all the other components in my rack as each is on a custom shelf. Technically, if people rack things, they should be rack mountable components with rack ears. :)

As far as the whole rack, here's the image:


Heat? No problems as there is no component over it, and the sides and back are wide open.

Love it!! Once I relocate all of my components will be rack-mounted and out of sight as well. Very, very nice set-up!!
:D

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/7323/tvhs7.jpg

PS3 with 42" Sceptre 1080p lcd in dorm room


JohnMadden It's good to see that solid deadbolt on your door. I remember back when I was in the Army and had all my stereo components stolen out of my barracks room. You have a seriously nice set up for College. Just remember to always practice security. Good pics.

Here's my setup:

71" Samsung 1080p DLP
Yamaha HTR-5950 Receiver
Yamaha NS-555 x2 (fronts)
Yamaha NS-C525 (center)
Yamaha NS-IW360C x2 (back)
Yamaha YST-SW225 (sub)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p309/rickb10/DSC00144.jpg

-Not bad for a 24 yr old. hehe

http://ebay.acentia.net/avsforum/ps3-1.jpg
http://ebay.acentia.net/avsforum/ps3-2.jpg
http://ebay.acentia.net/avsforum/ps3-3.jpg

Sony KDS 60A2000
Denon AVR-3806 Receiver
SA 8300HD DVR
PS3 60GB
AR1 Front speakers
AR4C Center
Klipsche Synergy In-Ceiling surrounds

awesome setup! I have the same TV.. mind me asking what settings you are using? pm if you can! thanks.. looks amazing!

My set up.
I can't wait till some of you young bucks get your wallets crushed by wifes & kids. And your gear will not make mine look so bad. Or I could get a better job..

Here's my updated component stack...




Didn't you used to have all those under the tv?

Didn't you used to have all those under the tv?

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m83/hyabusha/MonsterBackbone2Medium.jpg

Yea, but I didn't want my center speaker on top of my TV anymore, and I bought the original stand for my TV. So...But wow you remembered ^_^

My living room A/V setup:

TV: Samsung HL-S5687W 56" 1080p DLP TV
Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR-220
Speakers: Cambridge Soundworks 2xFront M80, Center MC300, 2xRear S200, Sub P500
DVD: Sony DVPNS55P/S
Gaming Console: Sony Playstation 3 60GB
Cable Box: Comcast HD
Remote: Logitech Harmony 550
Stand: Nea Moda Evo 60"

* PICS TO FOLLOW *

Here is mine:

50" LG 50PC1DRA
Kenwood THX cert. receiver
Energy Speakers 6.1

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/massiso/plasma031.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/massiso/Plasma/plasma032.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/massiso/Plasma/plasma039.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l143/massiso/Plasma/plasma035.jpg

Awesome pic's everybody!!

Here's mine:
Samsung 5687, 56", 1080p
ps3 60gig

http://cwhobbies.com/RC/IMG_1539.jpg

Awesome pic's everybody!!

Here's mine:
Samsung 5687, 56", 1080p
ps3 60gig

http://cwhobbies.com/RC/IMG_1539.jpg

Amazing !!!! I have the same TV and my PS3 is also on the right hand side of the top shelf of the stand (although my stand looks nicer IMO) !!!!!!

I can see you have an LCD Monitor there - is that the Dell 24" LCD ? because I have the same monitor!!! And is that keyboard the Saitek Eclipse ? cause that's what I use too. but my PC is not in the living room. I just noticed your PC case is yellow and looks like X-Alien case ? I have the green X-Alien, it's a really nice case. Could it really be that we both have the same things ?!?!?!?!?

Update: I just noticed you have the Linksys WRT56G. I use that router as well !!!!!

P.S. I agree with the post below about you needing to take the sticker off the TV.....

P.S.2: Forgot to mention I have the same cable box as you. But I put it on the left side of the bottom shelf. I don't see your center channel speaker, and it doesn't look like you have a receiver (at least not a good one). Also those giant a$$ speakers look pretty shady as well as that integrated stereo on top. Are you still using the TV speakers ?

Won't that sticker come off that's on the front left of the TV?

My living room A/V setup:

TV: Samsung HL-S5687W 56" 1080p DLP TV
Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR-220
Speakers: Cambridge Soundworks 2xFront M80, Center MC300, 2xRear S200, Sub P500
DVD: Sony DVPNS55P/S
Gaming Console: Sony Playstation 3 60GB
Cable Box: Comcast HD
Remote: Logitech Harmony 550
Stand: Nea Moda Evo 60"

* PICS TO FOLLOW *

Here are the pics (taken with Canon SD600 digicam):

http://gamma.hobby-site.com/share/IMG_0010.jpg
http://gamma.hobby-site.com/share/IMG_0011.jpg
http://gamma.hobby-site.com/share/IMG_0015.jpg
http://gamma.hobby-site.com/share/IMG_0016.jpg

P.S. the above pictures dont show the true resolution of this bluray 1080p movie, because the pictures are scaled down to 640x480. Believe me the movie (Ice Age 2) looks AMAZING on this TV.

It looks AMAZING in those pics, but I am sure that it looks alot better in person.

It looks AMAZING in those pics, but I am sure that it looks alot better in person.

thanks !

PS3 on my Panasonic TH50px50u plasma tv

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3853/gthd1te6.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6689/gthd2vo7.jpg

Amazing !!!! I have the same TV and my PS3 is also on the right hand side of the top shelf of the stand (although my stand looks nicer IMO) !!!!!!

I can see you have an LCD Monitor there - is that the Dell 24" LCD ? because I have the same monitor!!! And is that keyboard the Saitek Eclipse ? cause that's what I use too. but my PC is not in the living room. I just noticed your PC case is yellow and looks like X-Alien case ? I have the green X-Alien, it's a really nice case. Could it really be that we both have the same things ?!?!?!?!?

Update: I just noticed you have the Linksys WRT56G. I use that router as well !!!!!

P.S. I agree with the post below about you needing to take the sticker off the TV.....

P.S.2: Forgot to mention I have the same cable box as you. But I put it on the left side of the bottom shelf. I don't see your center channel speaker, and it doesn't look like you have a receiver (at least not a good one). Also those giant a$$ speakers look pretty shady as well as that integrated stereo on top. Are you still using the TV speakers ?
I got the stand free, when i bought the tv.
My monitor, is the dell 24", i love it!!
Keyboard, is the Eclipse.
I don't know what my case is, i bought it from newegg when i built it.
I plan to take the sticker off, just haven't yet.
My stereo's not even hooked up, i just moved in my apartment, going through divorce. Living in a apartment you can't really use surround sound, i'm sure somebody would complain.
That's cool we have the same stuff.
What about a slingbox, do you have one? I got the AV. I use it mostly on my phone, it's Awesome!! If your a computer, and tv lover it's a must have.

Thanks for the comments :D

http://cwhobbies.com/RC/IMG_1540.jpg

Cool !!!!! I knew it we have almost the exact same stuff. Your case is nice, it's very similar to mine, although it's not exactly the same (is your aluminum?). I notice your subwoofer looks like a cambridge soundworks, my speakers are all CSW as well (sub is P500).

I laso recommend the Logitech Harmony 550 remote. It controls everything (except the PS3) amazingly well.

btw, what's a slingbox ?

Some people call it a slingbox, I call it a kaiser blade,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmhhhhhhhhh.

Ducklake - cool case & equipment but your room is M-E-S-S-Y! I would go insane!

PS. Tichondrius: Slingbox (http://reviews.cnet.com/Sling_Media_Slingbox/4505-6463_7-31423815.html).

thanks !

It does look nice but not sure i can justify buying it simply because of a good transfer :confused:

Awesome pic's everybody!!

Here's mine:
Samsung 5687, 56", 1080p
ps3 60gig

reviews for this tv say that it cannot fully resolve all lines for 1080p, but what exactly does that mean? I plan on buying the 50" version, but that statement throws me off.

it uses wobulation to achieve 1080p..

While wobulation can in theory be used in many types of display devices, it is currently primarily used in displays using Digital Light Processing (DLP). DLP is a Texas Instruments (TI) technology which relies on a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip. TI calls its implementation of wobulation 'SmoothPicture'. Horizontal wobulation used in current TI products allows a DMD chip with a 960x1080 mirror array to produce a 1920x1080 pixel picture. Also, the image overlap inherent in the use of wobulation eliminates the 'screen door' effect common on other fixed pixel displays such as plasma and LCD, but may in some implementations also create some reduction in sharpness.

ie: where to find XBOX case color options :

Theres a ton of XBOX skin kits on ebay

Another source >>Here<< (http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,205.htm) with tons of color and graphic options.

I like the Black Knight Replacement Case with the Chrome front
http://www.decalgirl.com/prodimg/x360/xcm-bknight-470.jpg

I may get the BlackKnight to go with my Chrome front
but I'm still looking for HD-DVD drive options.

My set-up:
http://members.shaw.ca/ecojeeper/x3.jpg
..sorry for the tread hi-jack :o , I dont have a PS3.....yet :(

I guess I can update my original post since I have a PS3 now too

..................using the PS3 Wifi web browser =)

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1ps3browser1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1ps3browser2.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/PS5.jpg

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


a few screen shots:

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1crank2.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1open3.jpg

If you think you "need" a 1080p display for the latest Games and High Def Movies,
you may want to look closer at a Pioneer's 1365x768 Plasmas ;-)

more screenies in my sig link

Some people actually prefer the picture to sony's sxrd technology

I, for one, do not; but be warned each technology has its shortcoming.. the samsung , after calibration, can produce an amazing picture

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1crank2.jpg

How is the picture for Crank? I picked up The Transporter 2 the other day and it wasn't what I thought it would be.

Crank has amazing PQ, one of the best I've seen between BR and HD

reviews for this tv say that it cannot fully resolve all lines for 1080p, but what exactly does that mean? I plan on buying the 50" version, but that statement throws me off.

You will want to get the 5088 model because then you can turn overscan permanently off but with the 87 model you have to enter the service menu every time you turn the TV off and back on to turn it off so that you can achieve 1:1 pixel mapping.

But there are some people with Harmony remotes that have found a way to include it as a code during start up that turns it off. See the owners thread. I just went with the 88 model.

My next set will be a 1080p 60" Pioneer Display. Their PQ is amazing.

How is the picture for Crank? I picked up The Transporter 2 the other day and it wasn't what I thought it would be.


Crank has the best PQ of any HD-DVD/ Blu Ray in my 40 disc collection
it was shot 100% Digital (no film transfer)

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/1crank4.jpg

<<edit ...added some new toys, and more speakers, a new sub...>>

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/RWAV4.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/RWAV5.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/VTXtreme/RWAV6.jpg

Pioneer PDP-5070HD
Sony PS3/Bluray
Toshiba HD A2
XBOX 360/HD DVD
Motorola DCT 6200

Yamaha RX-V661 AVR 9.1 (7.1 + 2 front presence channels)
Mission Speakers:
Front L&R Towers (M34i)
Center (M3ci)
2 L&R Surround Bookshelf (M3i)
2 Rear Surround Bookshelf (M3i)
2 Front Presence Bookshelf (M73's)
Velodyne DPS12 powered subwoofer

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2349/picture0250eo.jpg

Mine!

50 inch?

*nods*
50 inch. $1000 off thanks to sales error. :D

Drolling over those shots. I guess I'm on my way out the door to pick up Crank now!

can you use the same picture settings for games as BD movies since they are both at the same resolution?

^^^ I do.

yep I do too

excuse the mess

ps3 60gb
westinghouse 32" 720p
yamaha rx-v396 reciever

marvel ultimate alliance

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2600/img1358od3.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1358od3.jpg)
sorry to get off topic, but does anyone know which model this is? i'm in the market for a 32" LCD HDTV and one of the ones i'm looking at is the LTV-32W1. only reason i'm not buying it, is because the problems westinghouse has with HDCP and the PS3.

Awesome pic's everybody!!

Here's mine:
Samsung 5687, 56", 1080p
ps3 60gig

http://cwhobbies.com/RC/IMG_1539.jpg


How big is that tank? 150 or 180? And I can't be to certain, but are those some red bellies in there?

Here's mine

Infocus 7205<br>
Pioneer Elite VSX82<vbr>
Polk Speakers CSi5, RTi8, RTi6, FXi5
Sub: Martin Logan Grotto
<br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/AVS%201.jpg <br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/AVS2.jpg <br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/avs7.jpg <br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/avs3.jpg <br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/avs4.jpg <br>
http://rigsbyfootball.com/Images/House%20Pics/avs5.jpg

Love Stiller on your wall ;)

*nods*
50 inch. $1000 off thanks to sales error. :D

nice stand ! Ironically I cant stand the horrible bezel of the Sony TV

yep I do too

are there any movies or games available that have a test pattern to use as reference?

Cool !!!!! I knew it we have almost the exact same stuff. Your case is nice, it's very similar to mine, although it's not exactly the same (is your aluminum?). I notice your subwoofer looks like a cambridge soundworks, my speakers are all CSW as well (sub is P500).

I laso recommend the Logitech Harmony 550 remote. It controls everything (except the PS3) amazingly well.

btw, what's a slingbox ?
Yeah, my case is aluminum.
My speakers are Logitech, nothing special, but sounds good.
I've heard good things about the logitech remote, i'll have to try it.
A slingbox is a box that connects to your cable box, or any receiver, then it uploads the tv to your laptop or phone. It's Awesome!! You can watch tv anywhere.
http://us.slingmedia.com/page/home

How big is that tank? 150 or 180? And I can't be to certain, but are those some red bellies in there?
It's a 135gal, i wish it was a 180.
Yeah, those are red bellies, about 5-6". I've had them since they were a 1/2".
Good eye.
Do you have fish?

are there any movies or games available that have a test pattern to use as reference?
On Sony Blu-Ray movies type in 7669 (SONY) at the main screen & you'll get test screens

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/latham_74/DSC00007.jpg

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http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/latham_74/DSC00015.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/latham_74/DSC00009.jpg

Here is my ps3 area. My gear consists of a panasonic ae900 projector, elite 100" screen, pioneer vsx1014 receiver, klipsch rf35 fronts, klipsch rc35 center, klipsch r-5650-s surrounds, my own custom sonosub with a tc2000 15" driver and a buttkicker 1000w amp.

The theater room:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/new_theater1.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/new_theater2.jpg

Some screen shots:
Gran Turismo HD
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/GT_screen1.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/GT_screen2.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/GT_screen3.jpg

Resistance: Fall of Man
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/res_screen1.jpg

parboy...phenominal set-up there. Very nice.

parboy...

Wow! At first I thought you were joking, 'till I scrolled down to see the additional pics. The corners of the ceiling, the carpet and the aiming of the rear speakers look like audio imaging would be spot on.

A big thumbs up!

nice stand ! Ironically I cant stand the horrible bezel of the Sony TV
Standard Sony stand. I know what you mean about the bezel. The black would be fine, but the silver trim-esque lining around it is too much of an attention wh*re.

It's a 135gal, i wish it was a 180.
Yeah, those are red bellies, about 5-6". I've had them since they were a 1/2".
Good eye.
Do you have fish?


I used to. I even used to have piranhas, except instead of rbps i kept caribe and even had a rhom for a while. Before I got out of the hobby, I was considering doing a DIY 900 gallon tank. Now all I have is a 180 that I'm letting a friend of mine borrow. You prolly already know this, but there are some pretty good forums out there, and a really good one for piranhas specifically. If you don't already know of them, shoot me a pm and I can guide you to them. They have some great info there.

[QUOTE=parboy]Here is my ps3 area. My gear consists of a panasonic ae900 projector, elite 100" screen, pioneer vsx1014 receiver, klipsch rf35 fronts, klipsch rc35 center, klipsch r-5650-s surrounds, my own custom sonosub with a tc2000 15" driver and a buttkicker 1000w amp.

The theater room:


MAN I ****ING LOVE THAT ROOM! :eek:

sorry......i'm an idiot

That room just sucks you in....awsome.

Thanks guys! Just finished repainting the room to the chocolate color you see in the pics. There are some construction pics at the link in my sig. The room really isn't as long as it seems in the first pic. We used a wide angle lens and it has the fisheye look going on ;) Room is a finished attic area over the garage, 13x24x8.

Amazing what you guys are accomplishing in your homes, i think it's really overlooked that Home Theaters are becoming a necessity in homes, and that's freaking awesome.

parboy, all i want to know is how did you get a room with that shape. hahaha

nice setup!

Parboy,

I love your room setup. Please tell me what theatre seats you got? Are they Berkline?

THanks,

Room's done!

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7295/1000397gz5.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000397gz5.jpg)

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/3771/1000398ww2.th.jpg (http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000398ww2.jpg)

I wish it were Parboy's.

P.S. Pardon the mess.

That room would have been my dream in high school..
well done!! lots of nice stuff in there!!

parboy, all i want to know is how did you get a room with that shape. hahaha

nice setup!

Like this:

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

I think he said its the attic space over the garage
Many of the homes I design encorporate "attic trusses"
over the attached garage to be used as a bonus room

I've got some pretty slick CAD software that enables 3-d walk through animations
(in addition to producing working drawings, quantity take-offs for estimating, cut lists and bill of materials)

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

some on-line virtual walk throughs here:
http://www.cadsoft.com/gallery_animation.html

clayfu, Piomaniac nailed your answer. It's just a finished attic area bonus room over my garage, so the slanted walls are the roofline. We bought the house with the room already built, I just went in and did the wiring and equipment to turn it into a home theater instead of using it as a bonus or game room.

scanido, the seats are Coaster Showtime collection recliners. I ordered them online, but for the life of me I can't remember from where right now. I got them for a great price, which was a little less than the Berklines. They are very comfortable and have a cupholder in each arm.

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/soho54/set_up.jpg
My speakers and subs make my 50" tv look small in this pic. :D

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/soho54/set_up.jpg
My speakers and subs make my 50" tv look small in this pic. :D

OMG! What are those subs? That is insane, but me likely :)

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/soho54/set_up.jpg
My speakers and subs make my 50" tv look small in this pic. :D

WOW, I didn't even notice the subs at first. I just noticed the TV and big-*** speakers. The subs looked like part of the wall at first. <_<;

Here is my ps3 area. My gear consists of a panasonic ae900 projector, elite 100" screen, pioneer vsx1014 receiver, klipsch rf35 fronts, klipsch rc35 center, klipsch r-5650-s surrounds, my own custom sonosub with a tc2000 15" driver and a buttkicker 1000w amp.

The theater room:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/b.denham2/theater/new_theater1.jpg


Your room gives me Vertigo just looking at it :D

Awesome home theater setup you got there! Congrats.

The speakers are a pair of JonMarsh's DIY OB dipole Arvo Pärt trial versions. 2 Two 12"s, two 8"s, and a tweeter per speaker. The subs are also DIY. Each houses a 15" Dayton RS driver, and stands 78.5" tall. The idea was to have them look like columns, and not big@$$ subs. I have a thread here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=767106) at AVS on the subs.

Actually everything made of wood is DIY in that pic. The little boxes on each side of the AV stand house the Arvo's crossovers.

You can't really tell in the pic, but the PS3 is sitting on top of the PS2 in the bottom right compartment( the white cable is a USB extention cable ). Above that is the DVD player and cablebox. The center houses a crappy center channel speaker and the 200 disk CD changer. Right top is a Yamaha HTR-5890 and an old VCR on the bottom left.

I'm trying to get the wife to let me put a horizontal Arvo over the tv, but it has been an uphill battle. :rolleyes:

Oldest (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/userfriendly420/DSC00647.jpg)
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To all,

Very impressive systems! It is very visually stimulating to come across this thread. Let me tell you my set ups, (Bedroom and Living room), pail in comparison to what I've seen, so I'm going to give my wife this link so she can stop complaining about how our house looks like an electronic store!

With all the wires, multiple systems (PS3, WIIs, 360s, AMPs), HD DVD players, subwoofers, and square inch upon square inch of guady/gross/outlandish/testosterone oozing screen area she'll see she really doesn't have a whole lot to complain about with me.

I know the vast majority of you guys have to be unmarried, because there is no way I could see a woman letting some of these things fly! If I tried even half the things I've seen here I'd probably be single now! :D

Still, great work guys, and I've gotten a few ideas for my place, from some of the more domestic looking setups I've seen of course.

Oldest (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/userfriendly420/DSC00647.jpg)
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hope you won't go deaf with the huge speakers u got!

see link no game action just blu-ray. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9790676&&#post9790676

hope you won't go deaf with the huge speakers u got!
HUH!? :D

Oldest (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/userfriendly420/DSC00647.jpg)
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Must have been quite the bump to knock your "center" channel all the way to one side like that. :D

My Bedroom setup:

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

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

Need to sort a couple of wires out.

My Bedroom setup:

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

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

Need to sort a couple of wires out.


Nice! I think you need a longer desk, too. ;)

Nice! I think you need a longer desk, too. ;)


It's just a chest of drawers with my clothes in :)

mario must get pretty hot in that corner :D

mario must get pretty hot in that corner :D

LMAO, that's the first thing I thought of when I saw that too!

Flower Power!!!!

mario must get pretty hot in that corner :D


Yeah he gets warm, but nothing too dangerous. He hides most of the cables and just makes it look tidier ;)

Here's my living room setup. The PS3 is hidden behind the black cloth in the middle of the ent center. it lives beneath the center channel. That's a Samsung HL-S5087 sitting there.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jshew/HTsetup.jpg

Here's a shot from the other side of the living room

http://home.earthlink.net/~jshew/living_room.jpg

And, a shot of GT

http://home.earthlink.net/~jshew/GTHD.jpg

My camera sucks so everything looks a lot more washed out in the pics than in reality. I also just moved in about a month ago, so I still have some work to do--namely, painting the walls in the living room and putting up some more artwork.

kind of a crappy pic
http://photolinko.net/out.php/i4443_tvstand.jpg (http://www.photolinko.com/register.php)

^^^ nice and clean setup

Some quick pics of my set up.

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


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

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I know I was always entertained by this thread (nice set-ups everyone) so I thought I'd post mine. The equipment:

Pioneer PDP4360 Plasma
60GB PS3 (bottom shelf, right side)
Old, cheap Onkyo Receiver (bottom shelf, middle, next on the "to upgrade" list)
Sony Wireless Headphones (bottom shelf, left)
Plasma media box (second shelf from bottom)
Comcast HD DVR (third shelf from bottom)
Cheap Pioneer DVD player (top shelf, top unit)
VCR (top shelf, bottom unit, haven't touched that in a few years)
Speakercraft MT-6 in-wall speakers (L,R, and surrounds - white grills up top)
Speakercraft AIM Monitor One Center Channel (under plasma - black box)
JBL Subwoofer (behind Plasma)

Guiding principle...achieve a high WAF.

Oh, and of course note the entire Baby Einstein DVD collection off to the left...really give the home theater a workout!

The prior owner had the speakers installed and built the unit around his old 4:3 rear projection TV. I built the stand that holds the plasma in front of the unit so I could go 16:9.

PSN = IQ22

Denon AVR-2307CI (pre/pro)what do you mean "pre/pro"?

what do you mean "pre/pro"?

"Preamp/processor". Basically, it's a receiver without an amplifier. You hook your gear to the pre/pro, hook that to an amp (via line level outputs), and hook your speakers to the amp.

There are a lot of benefits to going with separates (more power, cleaner signal), but usually only if you're driving high-end speakers. For the average bookshelf system, modern receivers do a fairly good job.

"Preamp/processor". Basically, it's a receiver without an amplifier. You hook your gear to the pre/pro, hook that to an amp (via line level outputs), and hook your speakers to the amp.

There are a lot of benefits to going with separates (more power, cleaner signal), but usually only if you're driving high-end speakers. For the average bookshelf system, modern receivers do a fairly good job.

What he said!

Driving Magnepans MMG and I didn't want any power issues.

colleycol, those are nice speakers. Not to get the thread too off topic here, but what's the sound like? I imagine that planar speakers have a crisp, tight sound, but how rich and room-filling is it?

I've stuck with cones over the years out of concern that the sound would be too cold otherwise, but I must say I'm tempted. I'm sporting Polk's all around currently - RT800i's up front, CS400 center, fx dipole/bipole surrounds (don't recall the model numbers), and PSW450 sub. They get the job done. :rolleyes:

"Preamp/processor". Basically, it's a receiver without an amplifier. You hook your gear to the pre/pro, hook that to an amp (via line level outputs), and hook your speakers to the amp.

There are a lot of benefits to going with separates (more power, cleaner signal), but usually only if you're driving high-end speakers. For the average bookshelf system, modern receivers do a fairly good job. well I have the AVR 2307 CI and as far as I know, it does have an amplifier.....

well I have the AVR 2307 CI and as far as I know, it does have an amplifier.....

Your right it does, but I use the pre-outs instead. Intenal amps can be finicky about 4 ohm speakers.

colleycol, those are nice speakers. Not to get the thread too off topic here, but what's the sound like? I imagine that planar speakers have a crisp, tight sound, but how rich and room-filling is it?

I've stuck with cones over the years out of concern that the sound would be too cold otherwise, but I must say I'm tempted. I'm sporting Polk's all around currently - RT800i's up front, CS400 center, fx dipole/bipole surrounds (don't recall the model numbers), and PSW450 sub. They get the job done. :rolleyes:


I probaly will NEVER buy another cone speaker, unless space is an issue.

I listened to Kool and the Gang's "Summer Madness" on the Maggies and the best reproduction I have heard and these are the base models.

Nice - I'll have to give them a listen next time I'm at the electronics store.

Denon's are some of the best receivers out there, so I wouldn't be surprised if it could handle the load. Still, a separate amp (or two) is the best way to go in a high power/low resistance situation.

Here's mine. PS3 on left side.

Here's mine. PS3 on left side.

Nice set up.

Here's mine. PS3 on left side.

Nice... though with that window I'll bet night time is the preferred viewing time though.

You've got a great opportunity for a bias light behind your HT... check out this thread. (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=817122)

Nice... though with that window I'll bet night time is the preferred viewing time though.

You've got a great opportunity for a bias light behind your HT... check out this thread. (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=817122)

I have blinds that come down so the glare is manageable in the day time. The new pioneer plasmas really have a lot less glare than what appears in the picture - also the blinds are not down.

The bias lighting is interesting - I may try it out but don't want it to look like a workshop.

Nice set up.


Thanks. Hoping to add some more stuff to it soon.

Here's mine. PS3 on left side.

I agree that it is a very nice setup. With all of the white furniture, I bet you don't have small children! :D

That's a very Japanese looking set-up there (well other than the Maggies) . Funny thing is the first thing that popped into my head was the 'Ebony & Ivory' song (hehe) due to the all black on one side of the room and then all white on the other . The HT portion looks excellent but I don't think I could manage the white furniture ( ISF guy : " well we got the sunlight under control with blinds and blackout curtains but you are getting some glare off your couch that I just can't fix " ;) ) . Very modern looking though and I love the modern looking stuff much more than the old 'earth tone' styles .

--- Jason

Nice setup. It may be time for me to start posting pics now!

That's a very Japanese looking set-up there (well other than the Maggies) . Funny thing is the first thing that popped into my head was the 'Ebony & Ivory' song (hehe) due to the all black on one side of the room and then all white on the other . The HT portion looks excellent but I don't think I could manage the white furniture ( ISF guy : " well we got the sunlight under control with blinds and blackout curtains but you are getting some glare off your couch that I just can't fix " ;) ) . Very modern looking though and I love the modern looking stuff much more than the old 'earth tone' styles .

--- Jason

They are Martin Logans. The black and white just happened. My wife is a designer so everything had to match- it kind of just snowballed, everything in that room has to be black and white now. I have a silver RDC 7 on the right that will have to go soon.