View Full Version : Poor College Kid - Above Average Apt Setup.


antonehenry
03-03-07, 06:04 AM
42" Samsung DLP
Sony 6.1 660W
750W Subwoofer
Standard Sound System in a Box Speakers - Insignia
PC made into HTPC - Dell Dimension
-Turtle Beach 7.1 Optical In/Out Sound
-Cheap ATI Card w/ DVI out
-Over 600 Gigs of Space on this computer
-Another 1000+ Of space on other 2 computers networked in
-Windows Media Center 2005
Harmony 880 - I love I love I love
Directv H20-700 HD-DVR+

all fits in this handy dandy built in to wall entertainment center in my apartment
http://www.antonehenry.com/media/Picture or Video 070.jpg
http://www.antonehenry.com/media/Picture or Video 072.jpg

I really love my setup, and it's always a work in progress. I think a new video card for the PC is in order.

MrMike6by9
03-03-07, 10:05 AM
ah, clutter. I can relate. It reminds me of what they say about spreadsheets. You never finish a worksheet, you merely stop working on it. Welcome to the fun and don't stop working or forget that it's all about the enjoyment.

Tulpa
03-03-07, 12:06 PM
That's a pretty good setup for college.

Most we had was a 27" TV and an EDO (my roommate didn't think the Playstation 1 would last. :rolleyes: )

antonehenry
03-07-07, 06:40 AM
haha! i know, it's like a virus, it spreads... hdtv, need directv, need to watch downloaded shows, need another pc, need surrond sound of course, need new reciever, need a sub to make the bass sound nice, need a good sound card for the pc so i can have digital out, need more hard drive space, need a pony, need to sleep.

i'm pretty happy with my setup thus far. we used to have a 48" rear projection from 1990 that we got for free, replaced the high voltage block, plugged in s-video.... ****** picture, but hey, it's big! haha. i figured that taking out a 2 year no-interest plan at best buy would be worth it. taxes came back, paid off. good thing i work 30 hours a week and make tips to support this addiction. although my retirement fund doesn't appreciate it, neither will my student loan lenders. haha

thanks for some feedback. toss any suggestions my way.

oh yea, and "i'm going to clean up the clutter right after i get the (insert next toy here) hooked up to the set up..... "

orphaze
03-24-07, 01:45 AM
Very nice setup on a budget. I'm trying to start my own, though I'm not too happy with my new Westinghouse lcd...Bad beginnings!

Rylex
03-24-07, 06:38 PM
guitar hero FTW!!!

jvgillow
03-25-07, 11:59 PM
Heh I can relate to the Harmony 880 "I love I love I love". Great remote.

antonehenry
03-29-07, 02:41 AM
Heh I can relate to the Harmony 880 "I love I love I love". Great remote.
It was a good price for a completely customizable remote for functionality.
It could have more bells and whistles, but those pretty things cost money.
My girlfriend can even manage to work this. That's amazing.

crazycc
03-31-07, 12:19 AM
Good setup

BAdz
04-10-07, 08:00 PM
nice setup. i totally agree with you on the harmony 880. i have one as well and whenever i go to a friends house and they have the row of remotes sitting there i just kinda smirk lol

Blue_MiSfit
04-30-07, 05:59 PM
Dude! move your PC! The sub can't be good for the hard drives!!

It's a nice setup though...
~MiSfit

ryanjacobson
05-28-07, 04:04 PM
I like your setup. I've been thinking about setting up an old computer and using it as a media center

antonehenry
08-06-07, 05:46 AM
I like your setup. I've been thinking about setting up an old computer and using it as a media center

It works great for xvid stuff, then I started downloading x264 stuff... Now I crave core 2 duo for it.

TheArcher
08-09-07, 02:43 PM
I like that setup! :D

JBLsound4645
08-18-07, 10:21 PM
Another poor person why don’t you using matching loudspeakers placed at the correct room height. And that screen, poor you’re saying you’re poor! Most poor people can’t afford luxuries like that.

I’d say the design layout is poor for starts, so start over again and see how things are done in professional cinemas for starts.

rdb4133
08-27-07, 12:54 AM
You certainly are not poor! :) For a college kid that's a great set of components! The most important thing is that YOU enjoy what you have!

antonehenry
09-14-07, 07:17 PM
oh, I just meant my equipment is a little above average for my friends.

tip me off on the correct room height, i'm not too audio savvy, any tips are greatly welcome. i'm poor, but i spend my money on the things i enjoy =].

currently in the market for an xbox and new htpc set up.