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(sorry photos -- and build progression -- got lost in some photobucket/AVS thing a while back. PM me if you want to see something)

* LINK to HT thread Pics overview of basement and HT (10/17/09) *

Index
(Indexing idea from oman321's thread)
RSC200 dimensions and screen height, Sound Anchors CC stands, CC pics, CC fill info, CC stand
Coloring scheme:
  • green = FW updates
  • blue = internet links or highlights
  • red = highlights or something that might (or did) change
Main HT System:
HT Room:

-- Dedicated HT room - designed by Rives Audio (Level 1+) with some modifications (eg front partial wall added after design)
–- Room dimensions - 22' 4" x 17' 6" x 7'7” height (ceiling diffusers hang down 3 ft) -- Room volume: ~2900 ft^3
-- Screen height (middle): 56"
-- Seating for 8 = 4 in front, 4 in back on a ~6” riser - rsh (AVS) - Private Collection - 3033 - Ovations
-- Approximate screen-to-seat distance:
---- Front row: ~10 ft
---- Back row: ~17 ft

-- Acoustic Room Treatments
---- QuietRock drywall on interior wall and ceiling (with HVAC routed through it so not perfect)
---- Bass traps (floor to ceiling, 703 fiberglass wrapped) in 4 corners
---- Ceiling diffusers (703 on top, wood on bottom)
---- Soffit traps
---- Wall diffusers
-- Room wall and ceiling color: Sherwin-Williams “Warm Stone”
-- Partial false front wall - ~144" across (allows access to electric cabinet behind)
-- Partial front wall color: Sherwin-Williams "Tricorn Black" (flat)
-- there is a central pillar ~18.5 ft from front wall-- new (darker) carpet installed summer 2015
Rack: Middle Atlantic WR-37-32 (pulls out and swivels to allow access to back of rack
-- although too heavy now with gear in it! )
- 19"- Front Panel: MA UN1-1C
---- Switchcraft RS232 - for Denon AVR (not sure of utility now with AVR-A1H)
---- Switchcraft RS232 - (originally for Lumagen Radiance XE)
---- Switchcraft USB - for Lumagen Radiance Pro 4446
---- Switchcraft HDMI - for easy HDMI input to Lumagen Pro
---- Switchcraft Ethernet - for access if someone has a laptop

Rack lights: Middle Atlantic PDLT-815RV-RN
Power: dedicated 20A lines, house electric, ethernet, & coaxial cable (Intermatic) surge protection
-- Electronics: Surge-X SEQ
-- Projector: Furman F1500-UPS (12/30/22 installed)
OLD/Recycled: Furman M1500-UPS-PFP (repaired capacitors and new battery in 2013, also stopped working again 4-2016)
-- Mains/sub: Panamax M2A20
Projector: JVC RS520
-- HDMI (in wall/ceiling): Monoprice Cabarnet Ultra CL2 Active High Speed HDMI Cable, 30 ft
-- Settings:--- FW: v30.1 -- 07/08/17 Updated JVC RS520 from FW v29.2 (came with projector) -> v30.1
"This new Firmware will fix an intermittent lock up issue while viewing or switching UHD/4K@60P sources.
Applicable models: DLA-RS420, DLA-RS520, DLA-RS620, DLA-X570, DLA-X770, DLA-X970
Current Version: 0000, Release Date: 2001-01-01
Available Versions
Version: v30.1, Release Date: 2017-03-21

...Source: Apple TV 4K gen2
Video processor: Lumagen RadiancePro 4446 {18 GHz input x2 & 18 GHz output x1 cards} 2021 version
1/20/21 Updated 1RU version from 2016 2RU version
-- 4446: 8 inputs, 4 processed outputs, 1RU case (1/20/21 arrived)
-- FW Beta 030424- Posted 031724 - on 3/18/24 -- Lumagen

Beta 012724 - Posted 021024 More HDR dynamic tone mapping improvements. Subtitle vertical shift feature fixed for letterbox bottom & top autoaspect modes. Menu sizing and placement options added in the menu under Other: Menu Control: Menu Options. Menu colors changed. Added ZQI54 rs232 command to read back auto aspect status, replies with 1/0 for enabled/disabled. Some small bug fixes. Please continue sending your detailed feedback to support@lumagen.com
Update time ~5 minutes @230k from previous firmware.


---- "0581" on 06-13-18 to use new 18 GHz FW (didn't work). Did 0581 on 2-7-19 and it worked (posted in Lumagen thread)
-- Delay, Video setting: ???-
-- Notes: Lumagen Radiance Pro -> MENU 0819 - Pro to only report HDCP 1.X to HDCP 2.2 sources like the Amazon Fire TV w/ HDCP 1.X projector (RS20)


- OLD
-- Lumagen RadianceXE -- stopped working 4-2016. Troubleshooting with Jim Peterson (President Lumagen) on 4-12-16.
-- LumagenPro stopped working 1/2021. 1/20/21 Updated 1RU version from 2016 2RU version Lumagen RadiancePro 4446 {18 GHz input x2 & 18 GHz output x1 cards}
Lumagen RadiancePro 4444 (4-28-16) --> 12-24-16 converted to a 4446

--HDMI In:
--- 1 -
--- 2 -
--- 3
--- 4
--- 5 -
--- 6 -
--- 7 (18 GHz) -
--- 8 (18 GHz) -

-- HDMI OUT
--- 1 (audio) -
--- 2 (video, 18 GHz)
--- 3
--- 4

Source HDMI cable:
Black Squid - HDMI Cable (6 Feet) with Braided Cord (4K 2K 2160p 1080p 3D 18Gbps) - High Speed Category 2 - Ethernet & Audio Return Channel

CALIBRATIONS:
1) Craig Rounds - 05/16/09 JVC RS20 w/ Lumagen RadianceXE
2) Craig Rounds - 06/29/13 JVC RS20 w/ Lumagen RadianceXE
3) @desertdome - 4/10/19 JVC RS520 w/ Lumagen Radiance Pro
3.5) @desertdome 05/11/19 updated and actually used a different method than his first time (RGB 709 color space) & fixed lip sync issue (Denon) & non-anamorphic stretch

  • RGB 709 colorspace (to avoid filter lumen loss)
  • CMS0 BR or UHD
  • CMS1 3D
Ceiling mount: Chief RPMA (O) Elite
  • doesn't work with JVC RS520 (brackets too small)
  • changed to a Chief SLM281 plate.
Screen: 2.40:1 Carada Brilliant White (BW) Criterion 128" (diagonal) screen
Anamorphic Lens: ISCO IIIL + CineSlide™ CSII Anamorphic Lens Transport
-- (special thanks to Wayne / @funlvr1965 (now @HTMarine), Scott / @GetGray, and Jim R. [carpenter] for their help)
Television: Apple TV 4K x4 (house wide) in generation 1 to 3 versions
Receiver: Denon AVR-A1H (install 1/26/23)
  • Audyssey XT calibration - pending
  • Pro kit with converter from Amazon - Audyssey Line-Level to mic Level Adapter, Female RCA/Phono to Male 1/8” (3.5mm) Mini-Plug - Amazon.com

Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Ultra/2 (rosewood) (SVS link)
--- 1 plug = Tuned to 20 Hz -- I'd consider changing this to 16 Hz given that I have enough headroom at 20 Hz
--- 12/24/22 - 2 plug = Tuned to 16 Hz


OLD / Replaced 12-23-22
Denon 5308CI
-- FW updated 8-6-09
-- MultEQ(xt) optimization:
---- Room EQ:
"Audyssey Flat" (due to acoustical room treatments - so not Audyssey reference) -> actually changed to Pro kit version (see subsequent posts around 11-06-09)
---- Dynamic EQ: ON
---- Dynamic Volume: OFF
---- Added Bass: 05/07/17 added +3 to Subwoofer in AVR (moved -10 to -7 setting)

Power amplifier: (Pending): Apollon Audio Purifi 1ET7040SA - 250 W/ch @ 8ohm x7 channels
Blu Ray/SACD/DVD-A: Oppo UDP-203-- Firmware - updated 12/28/18
-- Firmware - updated 02/09/19
Latest Official Release Version
Release date: February 8, 2019
Category: Latest Official Release

Main Version: UDP20X-65-0131
Loader Version: TF0035
MCU Version: MCU203-01-1118


-- UDP-203 Settings:
---- Source Direct
---- Was previously using 50-100 nit on slider, but turned off after 052017 Lumagen FW update
Game: Xbox Pro "Jasper" (12.1A/150W PS) 60 GB HD w/ "carbon fiber" faceplate -
Link
Speaker Cables (L/R): Raven Audio Soniquil 2m
Mains: av123 Rocket RS1000 Signature
-- toed in toward center, front seats
-- powered woofers pointing: "in"
Center: av123 Rocket RSC200 Signature
-- Center channel stand: Sound Anchors Studio CC stand
Side surrounds: av123 Rocket RSS300 dipole
Rear surrounds: av123 Rocket RS250 MkII
-- Ceiling Mounts: Yamaha BWS50-260
Subwoofer: SVS PB12-Ultra/2 (rosewood) (SVS link)
--- 2 plugs = Tuned to 16 Hz. Recalibrated Audyssey Dec 2022 with Denon AVR-2600
--- OLD: 1 plug = Tuned to 20 Hz

Ethernet Switch: TP-Link TL-SG1016 - 16 port Gigabit rack mount switch
Universal remote/lighting/HVAC control: none
HT Seating: Berkline 45088 (Front: 1-2-1, Back: 2 & 2) (from Roman/@rsh)


Other gear:
  • Sony tripod
  • CA183 light meter
  • Radio Shack digital SPL meter
  • Galaxy Audio CM140 SPL meter
  • MS7701B Euro Boom Mic stand & CM-01 adapter for Audyssey microphone
  • for Audyssey calibration - 6581 Black Microphone Gooseneck (19") -
    link
  • temperature (IR) meter
To Do List/Pending/Researching:
  • AVS "What I'd do differently next time thread" - link
  • iPod dock/MA rack connected ????
  • temperature probe/readout - eg link
  • Carada CIH Masquerade -- for a masking solution
  • remote/integration for HT and HVAC and lighting
=== remotecentral.com
---- currently using DirectTV and Oppo iPhone/iPad apps
--- need to read up on RS-232 controls - options
--- (eg, need component control - screen masking (pending), CineSlide, vertical stretch, Lumagen RadianceXE modes (pending))
--- (? can you trigger 2.35:1 button on Lumagen to activate CineSlide - yes, but how do you not activate it when you switch back and forth from 2.35/16:9 modes in Lumagen to look at menus on the bottom of screen)
Options:
--- AMX
----- AMX MVP-8400 (Search Results | AMX Audio Video Control Systems)
----- AMX NI-3100 with ICS (Search Results | AMX Audio Video Control Systems)
--- Control4
--- Crestron
--- iPhone / iPad solutions
--- RTI
--- Universal Remote Control (URC) - link -


Family Room
TV:
Sony 65" A95K
Cable box: None
BR: Oppo BDP-103
CD changer: Sony CDP-C350Z
Tape: Onkyo TA-W450
Surge: Brick Wall PW2RAUD2 & APC AV H10 (Silver)
House Amps (2): Russound CAM6.6 & 6.6T amps, speakers
+ new Russound 2 ch amp for 4 new outdoor under deck speakers
-- amp cooler - link
House speakers: Russound in wall, in ceiling, and outdoor speakers
Powered Blinds: Hunter Douglas
Remote: DirectTV remote
Ethernet: (wired & router = ???)


Other

Office #1 setup

--- Source/Music:
Spotify, Qobuz, or JRiver
--- DAC USB cord: Audioquest Pearl
--- DAC: Schiit Audio Bifrost 2/64
-> Sys (for whole house audio)
--- Surge:
--- Amp:
Chase Home Theater / Tweak City Audio (CHT/TCA) Gizmo v1.0 (orig) integrated class D amp (25WPC x 2 @ 4 ohms)
--- Speakers: CHT/TCA WAF-1 mini-monitors w/ Ninja Elite + No-Rez mod
--- Headphones: AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Headphones

Office #2
--- DAC:
Emotiva Stealth DC-1 (24 bit/192 kbps)
--- Source/Music: Spotify, Qobuz, or JRiver
--- Surge: none
--- Amp: none
--- Powered Speakers: Emotiva Airmotiv 4S


--- Other:
Amp:
FiiO A1 Mini 2x14W Class-D Digital Audio Amplifier
DAC2 (travel): LH Labs Geek Out V2A Infinity (SSM / "red" streaming filter for Tidal)
--- HP amp (temporary): Schiit Audio Jotunheim Multibit
--- HP amp #2: Schiit Audio Vali 2

- LH Labs 2014 orders not received: Geek Wave 64, Source 4T fi, Pulse Infinity DAC x2 w/ LightSpeed USB 2G cable x2, GPA S100 w/ sub out


Gym:
--- Source:
Apple TV 4K gen3
--- Power: Surge-X Flat Pak 82, APC AV H15
--- AVR: none
--- TV: Sony 43" X85
--- Cable:
--- BR:
Panasonic


Home Bar:
--- Power:
Surge-X Flat Pak 82
--- TV: Toshiba 42XV540U 1080p LCD
--- Source: Apple TV 4K

Kids Playroom
Power/Surge:
Adcom ACE-515
TV: Vizio P series ____ 50" 4K TV
AVR: Denon 2600 or Sony
Game: XBOX One X - hookup to AVR via optical
Cable/Sat: None
Mains: Infinity RS-4
Center: Infinity HTS-20

Other
DVD/BR Player:
Oppo BDP-80
--- BDP-80 FW (link) updated on: 2-12-10
--- Release date: January 18, 2010.
--- Category: Latest Official Release
--- Main Version: BDP80-10-1230
--- Loader Version: BT0350
--- Sub Version: MCU80-05-0815

Bedroom
DAC/HP: Schiit Audio Jotunheim Multibit

Ethernet distribution
- Cable modem:
Spectrum
- WiFi: ASUS ROG GT-AC5300 x2 (Ai Mesh)
- Ethernet switch (House): Netgear GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch
- Ethernet switch (MA HT rack - mounted in back):
- NAS: --


Outdoor System
House Amps (3):
Russound CAM6.6 & 6.6T amps
+ new Russound 2 ch amp for 4 new outdoor under deck speakers
Speakers: Russound outdoor speakers - deck, garage
Speakers: 2 pairs of Klipsch (under deck)


Car Audio



More "Other Stuff":

Lumagen RadianceXE and JVC RS20 FW v1.1 Links:
- Lumagen RadianceXE for RS20 calibration (see craigr review in RS20 calibration [CMS v1.0] thread) - May 16 ?
---- Lumagen RadianceXD - manufacturer website
---- AVS thread of Radiance vs. RS20 alone "Would I benefit from a video processor (JVC RS20/Integra 9.9)" (by Zigrivers) - link
----------- Lawguy summary post on that thread - link
-------------- Radiance (vs RS20 v1.1 CMS) +: 1) "...Radiance still has better (easier to use) greyscale and gamma controls..." ; 2) "The Lumagen's scaling and image processing will be better than the RS20's. This would make the biggest difference with SD material. If you watch a lot of SD material, the Radiance is definitely worth it. If you mostly watch HD, the difference will be more modest or maybe not noticable."
-------------- Radiance (vs RS20 v1.1 CMS) -: 1)"The controls on the RS20 now work well. The CMS seems to really be as good as the Radiance's..." ; 2) any visible difference with v1.1 CMS vs . Radiance? ; 3) cost
-------------- Conclusion: So, to answer your question, "if you weren't concerned about budget" then get the Radiance.
---- AVS "Lumagen RadianceXD - Featuring Gennum VXP (!!)" thread - link
---- AVS "Unofficial RadianceXD FAQ" thread (by Dave G., a Badger) - link
- JVC RS20 firmware v1.1 upgrade for improved color management system (CMS) etc. -- see comments in this review and link here JVC MSIS (need to add "exe" extension to file to run) - JVC USA site for FW upgrade: link
Official JVC RS20 / HD750 Calibration and CMS thread...




Future/Next HT Room - What Would I do (differently)?
Room:

  • Larger room
  • Soundproofing - room within a room +/- QuietRock, etc.
  • More attention to design, HVAC (eg intake above rack), lighting, colors (not light carpet), integration, and doors in the back not side
  • Wiring for future proofing (eg balanced lines for powered speakers -- eg Seaton)
  • Wired ethernet
  • More power lines -- at 20A for capacity. 30A ?
  • Acoustics - integrated into wall instead of attached extrinsically with channels to allow changeout of wires
  • Audio - Atmos / Ceiling speakers
  • Carpet - darker (I like Gary's carpet from AVS HT Revealed)
Seating: front with couches/loungers and scattered traditional HT seating, more storage. ? Buttkickers or D-box (at least in a few seats)
Screen: acoustically transparent (AT) screen
Masking system: 4 way masking system -- Carada (no 4-way out yet) vs. other?
Projector: ???
--- (hopefully by then, LED based -- and good lumen output)
Pre: Denon pre vs. a top end AVR
Amps: Emotiva XPR-7/PMA-7350 (350 W/ch x7) vs. ??? (may not be needed if using powered speakers)
http://blog.hometheater.com/cedia201...emotivational/
Sources: Oppo, Streaming Audio sources -- focus on ease of use
Subs: JTR vs Seaton vs. in wall/custom
Speakers: Seaton Catalysts or Sparks vs. JTR vs ???



AV Forum Links
Acoustic Elegance Forum (subwoofers)
AVS Forum
Audioholics Home Theater Forums
Emotiva Lounge
Full Compass (store in Madison, WI area)
Home Theater Shack
Home Theater Spot
Lumagen User ForumMonoprice
Skiing Ninja Forum
Stereo Mojo
Stereophile
Tweak City Audio
Widescreen Review


Quotes:

- Andretti, Mario
“If everything’s under control, you’re probably moving too slow.”

- Cage, John
“If you develop an ear for sounds that are musical it is like developing an ego. You begin to refuse sounds that are not musical and that way cut yourself off from a good deal of experience.”

- Drucker, Peter
"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all."

- Feynman, Richard, American Physicist
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts."

- Holt, J. Gordon
"The better the ad, the worse the product."

- Lang, Michael (about Woodstock)
"The time was right, the place was right, the spirit was right, and we were right.
What resulted was a celebration and confirmation of our humanity -- one of the few instances in history, to my knowledge, when joy became big news."

- Lenin
“The best and quickest way to undermine any society is through it’s music.”

- Mayo, Charles H.
1931 – “It took the world from the day of its creation to the time of the sixteenth century to raise a doubting thomas of sufficient mental strength and courage to state that questions were not answered by authority, but by experiment.”

- Moby
“I had an epiphany a few years ago where I was out at a celebrity party and it suddenly dawned on me that I had yet to meet a celebrity who is as smart and interesting as any of my friends.”

- Nietzsche, Friedrich
"A “scientific” interpretation of the world, as you understand it, might therefore be one of the most stupid of all possible interpretations of the world, meaning that it would be one of the poorest in meaning."
"Without music life would be a mistake."

Pass, Nelson
"We should no more let numbers define audio quality than we should let chemical analysis be the arbiter of fine wines."

- Pauling, Linus
"The first step in applying the scientific method consists in being curious about the world."

- von Recklinghausen, Daniel R.
"If it measures good and sounds bad, -- it is bad.
If it sounds good and measures bad, -- you've measured the wrong thing."

- Sharma, Chris
“In Zen they talk about keeping a beginner’s mind and experiencing each moment fresh and completely open without the hindrances of expectations and regret.

"The expert’s mind thinks it knows everything and therefore sets up extra standards that are not really necessary.”

- Young, Neal (in Stereophile June 2015 p.137) "Latest ideas show that music probably came before language, which in turn led to our culture. In many ways, music is what being human is all about. We have a primordial need to make, receive, and share music. Without it, we are incomplete."

Headphones:
Aeon Flow Closed
HiFiMan HE-560 (via Geek/LH Labs bundle) x2 (screw in cables) + - Moon Audio Blue Dragon V3 balanced cable
- stock
AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-Pro500MK2 (Massdrop)
Meze

IEMs:
iBasso IT04
Campfire Audio Orion & Vega

Sieveking Omega Headphone Stand (Zebrano) - from Massdrop
 
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#152 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16332119


The laser sighting sounds like an intelligent thing to try.

I went low tech with this. Just a simple laser pointing device on top of the center but it worked very well.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16332119


Thanks for your input on a relatively trivial and esoteric part of the HT.

However, as you know the center channel contains a lot of information for HT use so getting it right is important.

For me, anything would be an improvement over what I'm doing now.



Mike

Really agree with you on this point. I was supprised and how little data I found on this on the AVS site. Might have been me just not looking carefully enough but seems like it is an afterthought for many. Happy to discuss further.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16332119



Can you tell me more about this stuff:


"Linnaccoustic and then GOM"

So first, if you look at the design of many center stands almost all try to minimize their structural presence. Beside a "good look" it also helps not cause the stand to become involved with the center channels signal.


If you build a box below your center channle you are adding a fairly large and reflective surface for the first order sound waves to hit. Not sure if you are familar with first order sound waves but most of the time its something you deal with for the Front Left and Right with the walls. Some type of absorption (for high frequency) is usually recommended at that point on the side walls. Well if you create a flat surface box under your center you are essentially creating a wall below the speaker.


To counter that effect if would be best to add some high frequency absorption material on the front of the box. Linnaccoustic would be a good solution. If you use 1x2 or 1x1 to frame the front you can then put the Linn in the pocket created by the 1x1 or 1x2 frame. Then cover that frame, and the Linn in GOM (Guildford of Maine) material in the color you like. GOM is a highly sound transparent material - like speaker cover material - that will allow the sound to pass through it and be absorbed by the Linn.


Does that help?


Happy.
 
#153 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Happytobehere200 /forum/post/16340548


I went low tech with this. Just a simple laser pointing device on top of the center but it worked very well.





Really agree with you on this point. I was supprised and how little data I found on this on the AVS site. Might have been me just not looking carefully enough but seems like it is an afterthought for many. Happy to discuss further.




So first, if you look at the design of many center stands almost all try to minimize their structural presence. Beside a "good look" it also helps not cause the stand to become involved with the center channels signal.


If you build a box below your center channle you are adding a fairly large and reflective surface for the first order sound waves to hit. Not sure if you are familar with first order sound waves but most of the time its something you deal with for the Front Left and Right with the walls. Some type of absorption (for high frequency) is usually recommended at that point on the side walls. Well if you create a flat surface box under your center you are essentially creating a wall below the speaker.


To counter that effect if would be best to add some high frequency absorption material on the front of the box. Linnaccoustic would be a good solution. If you use 1x2 or 1x1 to frame the front you can then put the Linn in the pocket created by the 1x1 or 1x2 frame. Then cover that frame, and the Linn in GOM (Guildford of Maine) material in the color you like. GOM is a highly sound transparent material - like speaker cover material - that will allow the sound to pass through it and be absorbed by the Linn.


Does that help?


Happy.

Happy -


Any thoughts based on what you said (about accoustics) about the relative strengths and weaknesses for the center channel stands I listed above?


Mike
 
#154 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16295022


Is the graph displayed the frequency response (FR) of the speakers or the correction factors being used -- that is, the inverse of the FR of the speakers in the room?

I found an answer to this...

(bold added)


"These graphs are neither the before nor the after responses. They show what the MultEQ filter is doing in each channel. If you turn your TV upside down the graph would correspond to the "before" response from the combined measurements. If there is a dip at 70-80 Hz then that means that MultEQ is reducing a peak at that frequency."

Link



Mike
 
#155 ·
JVC DLA-HD750/RS20 Firmware Update - version 1.1

Download Link

AVS post by GaryB_UK -- Link

New CMS AVS Calibration Thread -- Link


Description from JVC site:

The software is self-extracting.
After downloading and saving the file on your computer, please double-click on the file.

The installation will start by double-clicking on the file

Please follow the instructions on the screen.

Description:
Firmware update to improve operation of Colour Management System. This firmware update will erase all of the projector settings. If you wish to save any of your settings, you should record them before carrying out the update. Please take all possible precautions to ensure that there will not be any power loss during the update. If you are using a laptop computer to carry out the update, you should use it on mains power with the battery fully charged and disable all Power Management features.



Now I need to d-load and install this before my RS20 calibration & Radiance come in.


Mike
 
#156 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16344532


Happy -


Any thoughts based on what you said (about accoustics) about the relative strengths and weaknesses for the center channel stands I listed above?


Mike

Nothing I can specifically point to. The model you provided a picture of really won't have much effect. My comments were more pointed towards if you put that on top of a box to raise it up. Most of the others, with metal cylinders or wooden supports present a diffuse area under the platform and therefore would not create a significant reflection point.
 
#157 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Happytobehere200 /forum/post/16356304


Nothing I can specifically point to. The model you provided a picture of really won't have much effect. My comments were more pointed towards if you put that on top of a box to raise it up. Most of the others, with metal cylinders or wooden supports present a diffuse area under the platform and therefore would not create a significant reflection point.

Happy -


Thanks.


I have some video work to do (see below) and then likely will order a CC stand and re-eq.


- May 3 - ISCOIIIL + CineSlide install

- May ?? - RS20 FW update installed

- May 16 - RadianceXE install and calibration



The HT seats I ordered have no ETA, so may buy locally and wait 6+ wks before arrive and then need to re-EQ for change in room seating.


Still haven't gotten REW to work.


I opened up my Galaxy SPL meter, so may try that with REW eventually.


Mike
 
#158 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16356529


Happy -


Thanks.


I have some video work to do (see below) and then likely will order a CC stand and re-eq.


- May 3 - ISCOIIIL + CineSlide install

- May ?? - RS20 FW update installed

- May 16 - RadianceXE install and calibration



The HT seats I ordered have no ETA, so may buy locally and wait 6+ wks before arrive and then need to re-EQ for change in room seating.


Still haven't gotten REW to work.


I opened up my Galaxy SPL meter, so may try that with REW eventually.


Mike

Wow, you are organized!
 
#159 ·
I got my Oppo 83 priority order email.

I plan to order tomorrow.



Here is a link about the RS232 mod info -- link


Mike


-------------

I just received my Oppo email.

I had previously turned down the EAP2 (300) to wait for a RS232 modded Oppo.


I used the Oppo email link and didn't see an option for the RS232 mod, so I called.

Oppo had not yet gotten any requests for RS232 mods.
They will update the links/website for priority orders tomorrow to allow a RS232 option.

If you have gotten an email and want the RS232 mod then wait until tomorrow to order.


I haven't seen any posts on this yet and Oppo told me I as the first to inquire, so sorry if this has already been posted somewhere.


I already have my Middle Atlantic custom shelf installed waiting for it...
 
#160 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16366843


I got my Oppo 83 priority order email.

I plan to order tomorrow.



Here is a link about the RS232 mod info -- link


Mike


-------------

I just received my Oppo email.

I had previously turned down the EAP2 (300) to wait for a RS232 modded Oppo.


I used the Oppo email link and didn't see an option for the RS232 mod, so I called.

Oppo had not yet gotten any requests for RS232 mods.
They will update the links/website for priority orders tomorrow to allow a RS232 option.

If you have gotten an email and want the RS232 mod then wait until tomorrow to order.


I haven't seen any posts on this yet and Oppo told me I as the first to inquire, so sorry if this has already been posted somewhere.


I already have my Middle Atlantic custom shelf installed waiting for it...

so why do you want and RS-232 port?
 
#161 ·
 Link


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Quote:

Originally Posted by CIR-Engineering
AMX and other control systems.

craigr

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It's almost like I'll need an engineer/calibrator to show me how to use all this gear!



Other questions I've been asked:

- I don't know final RS232 modification pricing - look for it tomorrow

- I don't know the delay the mod will entail, but Oppo did say that all of the parts were there, so hopefully not that long



Notes from a prior post on RS232 for control systems...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...4#post16054584

RS232 with a pronto remotes opens the possibility that you can have two way control of the Oppo with the remote so, for example, you could pull up oppo menus on your remote. You'd have to write the script but it is doable if you are familiar with javascript.

Also 232 codes tend to be a bit more stable and they are usually just a few letters or numbers rather than long strings of digits as in ir code.

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"Just in case" strategy...



Mike
 
#163 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by scoogs /forum/post/16368696


How are you liking the new amp?


Ordered my Oppo 83 today.

The amp is good.

When I first set it up I thought it sounded better.

But that could well be from:

- placebo effect

- listening to music with kids around and then setting up amp when they were gone and then actually getting to concentrate on the music.


In any case I did an Audyssey calibration shortly after.


I may or may not set up an A/B testing of XPA3 vs. Denon receiver at some point.

Too many things on my "to do" list right now for that.


Thanks for asking.


Mike
 
#164 ·
I ordered the Oppo BDP-83 with RS-232 mod today.



Here is my post link in the Oppo EAP forum with more info for those interested -- link


2yr ext warranty

Priority USPS shipping


Mike


Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16367507

Link


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Quote:

Originally Posted by CIR-Engineering
AMX and other control systems.

craigr

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It's almost like I'll need an engineer/calibrator to show me how to use all this gear!



Other questions I've been asked:

- I don't know final RS232 modification pricing - look for it tomorrow

- I don't know the delay the mod will entail, but Oppo did say that all of the parts were there, so hopefully not that long



Notes from a prior post on RS232 for control systems...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...4#post16054584

RS232 with a pronto remotes opens the possibility that you can have two way control of the Oppo with the remote so, for example, you could pull up oppo menus on your remote. You'd have to write the script but it is doable if you are familiar with javascript.

Also 232 codes tend to be a bit more stable and they are usually just a few letters or numbers rather than long strings of digits as in ir code.

--------------------


"Just in case" strategy...



Mike
 
#165 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16367507

Link


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Quote:

Originally Posted by CIR-Engineering
AMX and other control systems.

craigr

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It's almost like I'll need an engineer/calibrator to show me how to use all this gear!



Other questions I've been asked:

- I don't know final RS232 modification pricing - look for it tomorrow

- I don't know the delay the mod will entail, but Oppo did say that all of the parts were there, so hopefully not that long



Notes from a prior post on RS232 for control systems...
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...4#post16054584

RS232 with a pronto remotes opens the possibility that you can have two way control of the Oppo with the remote so, for example, you could pull up oppo menus on your remote. You'd have to write the script but it is doable if you are familiar with javascript.

Also 232 codes tend to be a bit more stable and they are usually just a few letters or numbers rather than long strings of digits as in ir code.

--------------------


"Just in case" strategy...



Mike

Interesting. I ask because I would like to get to the 232 interface on my Integra 9.9 but don't want to invest in an AMX or similar. I have a PC close to the unit and was hoping I might be able to find an easy way to control the 9.9 via the PC and control the PC through IR on my pronto. Haven't spent much time looking into this but thought it might a an interesting "project". Have you had any experience coding to the 232 interface via a PC?
 
#166 ·

Interesting. I ask because I would like to get to the 232 interface on my Integra 9.9 but don't want to invest in an AMX or similar. I have a PC close to the unit and was hoping I might be able to find an easy way to control the 9.9 via the PC and control the PC through IR on my pronto. Haven't spent much time looking into this but thought it might a an interesting "project". Have you had any experience coding to the 232 interface via a PC?

No experience.

I'm just getting it in case I need it and will let the experts program/setup for me -- lots of gear to coordinate including CineSlide, RadianceXE, etc.


Mike
 
#167 ·
ISCO IIIL anamorphic lens and CineSlide CSII Anamorphic Lens Transport installed.


Thanks again Wayne!



Pictures later...


Too busy watching movies...



Mike
 
#168 ·
My pleasure Mike, enjoy. Sorry couldn't stay for dinner, next time though for sure
 
#169 · (Edited)
Quote:Originally Posted by Mike_WI

ISCO IIIL anamorphic lens and CineSlide CSII Anamorphic Lens Transport installed.

Thanks again Wayne!


Pictures later...

Too busy watching movies...


Mike


I should also note that Scott Horton (GetGray) at TechHT returned a Sunday afternoon phone call.
We had figured out this issue by then, but Wayne and I both thought it was strong work to try to help us out on a weekend.


Mike

PS - My son and I loved Kung Fu Panda with the new ISCOIIIL in place. Much crisper then the "zoomed out" version.
 
#170 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16322279

Happytobehere200 -

Thanks for the input.
And nice looking HT by the way.
I looked (am looking) at those. I didn't like the non-adjustable tilt.

My PDF table is listed in my last post.

My main contenders now...

1) Lovan Millennium Adjustable CC
adjustable tilt.
I would consider the dark glass base, but haven't seen pics of that version yet

2) Tyler Acoustics Taylo Center Stand
Fixed tilt, but I can calculate height and tilt I need and have it custom made.

tyleracoustics.com/stands.html
~$250
Sand filled ; made in Owensboro, Kentucky
1" MDF and painted with satin black lacquer
H: 6" (front) & 5" (back) with a fixed tilt - assuming 11" D ->ArcCotangent of 11 = ~5 deg
Stand size and tilt can be made to any setting desired.

Another option is to have my carpenter build something like the custom CC that others have built:
Custom center floor stand... with adjustable angle and height - http://www.av123forum.com/showpost.p...4&postcount=33

I'm still looking.

Also, a recent post on the Carada thread (see my signature) had me update my height I can/should have center at.

Thanks again,

Mike


Lovan



Tyler Acoustics




Dhan @ AV123

I may go with the black glass base of Lovan model - just got pics today...


Mike


http://www.audio-video-furniture.com...aker-Stand.htm

More links:
http://www.lovanusa.com/product_info...940b926c2852cf





Mike
 
#171 ·
Ah, ignore the holes in the ceiling...



Mike


 
#172 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16413190


Ah, ignore the holes in the ceiling...



Mike

HEY!! Where did all dem holes come from? next time you better hire a professional
hope your'e enjoying some flicks....well off to the next one I guess.
 
#173 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by funlvr1965 /forum/post/16413331


HEY!! Where did all dem holes come from? next time you better hire a professional
hope your'e enjoying some flicks....well off to the next one I guess.

Wayne -


Team Badger got it eventually.

Watched a multiple viewing of Toy Story 2 (DVD).

The limits of DVD are obvious on a 128" screen, but it is still really good looking.


I haven't had much time to watch my BR's that are backlogged, but hopefully soon.


5/16 is calibration day.


We hope to you have you and your wife out one of these days for dinner and a movie.


Thanks again.


Mike


PS - RE: "...well off to the next one I guess..."

Does that mean you are working on another install?
 
#175 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by GetGray /forum/post/16413763


Good job guys. Looks nice.

so boss do I get the job?
 
#177 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Happytobehere200 /forum/post/16418244


Love the shelfs in the back. great layout. Hey, arent those holes there for heat dissipation? I cant believe a badger would make a mistake. We badgers r way to smart for that.


BTW, who is doing ur calibration and where does he live?

HTBH200 -


I was unaware of your Badger status.



Heat disipation?? -- holes through the QuietRock drywall -- doh!



Calibration - 5/16

Craigr (Craig Rounds) from Chicago - Link

I was actually considering having him calibrate a DLP for me in 2005 when I lived in Houston, TX and he was doing a Southern tour.

He lurks at the Home Theater Spot, where I used to spend more time than at AVS.


Mike
 
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