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post #1 of 211
10/25/09 at 3:59pm
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HT System

 

Display:
Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-60A3000

A/V:
Harman/Kardon AVR-7550HD
DirecTV HR24 HD DVR
Sony Playstation 3 Slim
Logitech Harmony 1100
Logitech Harmony PS3 Adapter
Linksys E4200 Router
Iomega StorCenter ix-200 2TB NAS
Belkin PureAV Power Center

Speakers:
KEF IQ90 Main Speakers
Polk RM 50T Surround Speakers

Subwoofers:
SVS PB12-Plus Subwoofer (BASH amp) - 16Hz tune
SVS SB12-NSD Subwoofer (Sledge amp)

 

A/V Furniture:

Sony SU-RS12X Stand


Cables:

AudioQuest Type 4 Speaker Cables

Acoustic Research HDMI Cables

 

2.1 Channel System

 

Source:

Dell XPS PC - Win7 64bit

Foobar2000 with ASIO Bit-Perfect Driver

 

DAC:

Audiolab M-DAC

Asus Essence STX (S/PDIF Bridge to M-DAC)

 

Amplifier:

Parasound HALO A23 Amplifier

SANUS Foundations Euro Series Audio Base

 

Speakers:

Paradigm Reference Signature S1 Speakers

Dynaudio SF1 Speaker Bases

 

Subwoofer:

Velodyne SPL-1200 Series II Subwoofer

 

Cables:

AudioQuest Rocket 33 Speaker Cables

AudioQuest VDM-X Digital Coaxial Cable
UltraLink Challenger 2 Interconnect Cables

 

Room Treatments:

Auralex Acoustic Wall Panels

 

 

Bedroom System

 

Panasonic TC-L42ET5 LED 3D TV

Denon S-101 Audio System

DirecTV HR24 HD DVR

 


HT System Pictures:

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2.1 Channel System Pictures:


 

 

 

 


Edited by drewTT - 11/18/12 at 1:08pm
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post #2 of 211
10/25/09 at 4:18pm
Very nice. It's neat and clean. Anyone with Polk is good people.
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post #3 of 211
10/25/09 at 5:39pm
Sharp, neat and clean. My kind of set-up!
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post #4 of 211
10/26/09 at 9:06am
looking good, make sure to keep an eye on your friend's drinks around that svs!

Also very nice job with cable management at your tv stand, I can't see a single wire in that first pic and your stand has no back!
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post #5 of 211
11/1/09 at 6:35am
Really good looking system. ^^Like everyone else said the wire managment is very well done.

BTW I have the older 60" 2000A model and I still have not replaced the bulb. It will be hitting 7000 hours soon and will be 3 years old thanksgiving time.

Enjoyed looking at your system.
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post #6 of 211
11/1/09 at 7:24am
Nice but a far from ideal setup. The open doorway behind the left speaker contrasts with the solid wall and corner at right speaker and is a cause of imbalance. In addition, the sub in the corner screams for EQ and I think I see a hard reflective coffee table peeking into one picture.
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post #7 of 211
11/1/09 at 7:50am
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Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson View Post

Nice but a far from ideal setup. The open doorway behind the left speaker contrasts with the solid wall and corner at right speaker and is a cause of imbalance. In addition, the sub in the corner screams for EQ and I think I see a hard reflective coffee table peeking into one picture.


Hello Kal!

If it wasn't for you, we'd all be suffering from "Delusions of Grandeur!"
You truly have a way of delivering us from the abyss of self absorbtion!
But as always, you are correct in your observation.

drewTT, you do have a fine looking setup. I really like the HK 7550HD. without a doubt, their best AVR to date. My biggest concern is the AVR's ability to breathe! Having the DirectTV H20 on top of the HK is not conducive to proper ventilation. Although the HK does run cool, I'm sure your owner's manual specifies that your AVR ventilation slots should never be blocked. See page 24 of the owners manual.

http://www.harmankardon.com/resource...3March2008.pdf

Other than that, very nice set up!

Regards.
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post #8 of 211
11/1/09 at 8:08pm
Very clean set up! I like it! How is that SVS treating you?
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post #9 of 211
11/3/09 at 7:02pm
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Originally Posted by notChris View Post

Very clean set up! I like it! How is that SVS treating you?

it is an excellent sub. sounds amazing and looks killer to boot. best sub i've owned thus far
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post #10 of 211
11/5/09 at 1:22pm
Nice equipment (and I'm jealous of how clean everything is!). But, I'm a bit nervous about the DirecTV box on top of the receiver. Heat dissipation is important for a receiver or any heat-generating component, so perhaps stacking isn't the best idea there.
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post #11 of 211
11/6/09 at 7:36pm
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i hear ya guys on the stacked satellite receiver however i do not have a choice. it will not fit below the ps3.

the sony stand is stingy with the room it provides for components
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post #12 of 211
11/7/09 at 2:20am
The DVR doesn't get much breathing room either; it seems to have no overhead clearance. Would it do better where the Playstation is? But, is the Playstation a top-loading device? If not perhaps you could switch the two and get a bit of relief.

The stand fits the TV nicely, so replacing it would be a last resort.
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post #13 of 211
11/9/09 at 5:49am
Ril
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post #14 of 211
11/11/09 at 8:12pm
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a few changes. tossed out the ps3 for a new ps3 slim. finaly can get bitstream HD audio. also got a new directv DVR.
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post #15 of 211
11/15/09 at 3:19pm
Congrats on the acquisition of the PS3 Slim and new DVR.
Photos please!

Regards.
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post #16 of 211
4/10/11 at 11:50am
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It has been a while since I updated my thread. So here we go.

Got a few new things.

PS3 Slim to replace PS3 fat.


Linksys E4200 dual band router and Directv HR24 HD DVR.




Hid the wires along the wall going to the sub and surrounds



New speaker cable and banana plugs.


Front stage shot.


Front stage naked.


Rear shot.


Here is a quick video of the system in action. 114dB+ at listening position.
http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...=soundclip.mp4

Energy RC50s and Crown 402D amp for the office/music room.


Asus Essence STX sound card for my PC.


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post #17 of 211
4/11/11 at 6:05pm
Great system! Very clean and I echo the comments on the wire management. JT
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post #18 of 211
4/17/11 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by jnnt29 View Post

Great system! Very clean and I echo the comments on the wire management. JT

Thanks.
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post #19 of 211
4/17/11 at 2:22pm
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Next update is imminent as I am looking to replace the Polks. I am considering a few options.

The most economical being the outgoing Kef iQ line that can be had at a good discount. Specifically, looking at the iQ90 towers for left and right, iQ60c for center, and iQ50 for rears.

The other option is B&W 600 line or maybe even the CM line.

Not quite sure yet but I am leaning heavily towards the Kefs.

If anybody is interested in my Polks, please PM me.
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post #20 of 211
4/18/11 at 7:07am
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Originally Posted by drewTT View Post

Next update is imminent as I am looking to replace the Polks. I am considering a few options.

The most economical being the outgoing Kef iQ line that can be had at a good discount. Specifically, looking at the iQ90 towers for left and right, iQ60c for center, and iQ50 for rears.

The other option is B&W 600 line or maybe even the CM line.

Not quite sure yet but I am leaning heavily towards the Kefs.

If anybody is interested in my Polks, please PM me.

I love my CMs, but if I didn't have them then I am almost sure I would go KEF. Probably the only reason I didn't was because I never got to audition them. You really can't go wrong with either.
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post #21 of 211
4/18/11 at 7:24am
Very nice. I am sure you enjoy it everyday. Looking at these system configuration threads is like HT porn....I feel dirty
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post #22 of 211
4/18/11 at 10:09am
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Originally Posted by tmaschm View Post

I love my CMs, but if I didn't have them then I am almost sure I would go KEF. Probably the only reason I didn't was because I never got to audition them. You really can't go wrong with either.

I would love to get the CM line but it is hard to ignore the good deals on the Kef iQ series. I think they both look incredible but can't decide if the CMs sound that much better for HT to consider the huge price difference.
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post #23 of 211
5/6/11 at 10:37am
Right back at you drewTT. How far is your gain up on your SVS? I have mine at a quarter of the way and it still shakes the house!!

What is the think behind the right speaker behind the TV, with the plant on it? Another sub?
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post #24 of 211
5/6/11 at 10:57am
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Originally Posted by Bigham16 View Post

Right back at you drewTT. How far is your gain up on your SVS? I have mine at a quarter of the way and it still shakes the house!!

What is the think behind the right speaker behind the TV, with the plant on it? Another sub?

Thanks. I got mine at almost 12.

Yes, it is a sub but I don't use it. It's a crappy old Harman Kardon HTIB sub. I just have it there in the corner to hide some of the wires that loop around the corner.
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post #25 of 211
5/6/11 at 9:01pm
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Picked up a SVS SB12-NSD from a super cool AVS member.

I am experimenting with it in the HT setup. I put it in the right front corner and it has added more midbass slam to the front stage, especially noticeable with music.

My HK receiver has two sub outs so that I can set them up individually. However, I think I do need the SMS-1 now though to dial it all in a bit better.
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post #26 of 211
5/7/11 at 11:37am
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post #27 of 211
5/9/11 at 5:29pm
Are those energies connected to your computer?
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post #28 of 211
5/9/11 at 5:49pm
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Originally Posted by amarshonarbangla View Post

Are those energies connected to your computer?

Yes.
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post #29 of 211
5/10/11 at 3:14pm
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I am having a hard time trying to decide whether it's worth upgrading to the Kef IQ line. I am after a speaker with a better tweeter. After listening to my Energy's, the silk/composite tweeters in the Polks are not cutting it anymore.

I am looking for more of a spacious sound and that extra sparkle on the high end.

Just can't decide though....
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post #30 of 211
5/11/11 at 12:24pm
Hey-that new sub looks great!
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