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post #1231 of 2129
12/29/12 at 10:56am
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As a long-time Denon user, I know the satisfaction you feel. I still have my Denon AVR-4310 in my media room and it serves me very very well! That 4520 is a monster though--pretty much everything the Marantz 8801 does, but over $1k less.
Ah, eShift does 4k upscaling that significantly decreases required viewing distances. So, for folks like me who sit fairly close to the screen (about 1 screen width), it makes sure all movies look great, as opposed to holding one's breath to see if a film is authored pristinely. At my viewing distance, poorly authored discs, or even averagely authored discs don't look that great.
biggrin.gifcool.gifsmile.gif It's onnnn like Donkey Kong!
I'll be shooting for either one of a dealer's last few JVC-RS55 projectors at a killer deal (my ideal choice), or a RS4810 (offers eShift and improves on the picture of the RS45/46). Right now, I'm thinking of going for the Legacy Signature SE w/ Air Motion Tweeter. If I end up getting a great deal on the replacement projector, then I'll definitely be shooting for the Legacy Focus SE's or possibly the Seaton Cat-12's if I can demo them in time.

How far away do you sit? I have a 115" 2:35 screen and we sit about 9 feet back(normal reclining position).... If I remember correctly, you have a similiar sized screen.

eShift does sound like something to consider in the next projector purchase I make..
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post #1232 of 2129
12/29/12 at 11:01am
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I agree that the JTR speakers have a certain look that isn't for everybody. I call them "commercial" but not sure that is right term either. They fit right in with what I was trying to do with my current room but would not have looked at all in my previous room. Just thoughts I would throw it out there. I know you are all over this stuff so I had guessed you already considered them. The good news is whatever you pick...2 or 3 years from now there will be something different to try. That is part of the fun of this hobby for me..trying new stuff.

Your Triple 12's and the rest of the JTR lineup look good with the uniformed, cleanly implemented drivers IMO and I certainly could live with them. It's only the Noesis model with the way the horn is mounted that I couldn't deal with. I almost pulled the trigger on two Noesis in Rosenut for upstairs about a month ago after a brief email session with Jeff, but that horn is way too industrial looking.
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post #1233 of 2129
12/29/12 at 11:09am
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How far away do you sit? I have a 115" 2:35 screen and we sit about 9 feet back(normal reclining position).... If I remember correctly, you have a similiar sized screen.
eShift does sound like something to consider in the next projector purchase I make..

i'm at about 12 feet back from a 120" 2:35 screen. I have grown very used to the size and refuse to go for a smaller screen, so eShift seems to be the magic bullet for those less-than-pristine sources. But well authored blu rays like Total Recall, Forward Unto Dawn (Halo Universe), and Transformers, etc. look mindblowingly amazing even at this distance. It's like someone buying a $30k "revealing" amplifier and hearing the faults in their poorly recorded symphonies.
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post #1234 of 2129
12/29/12 at 11:56am
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Finally got a around to snapping some pics of the Oppo BDP-105 w/ Roku Streaming Stick. I love this 105, and this Rocku Stick is really a functional marvel.







This past week, I got the Behringer iNuke 1000DSP setup in the rack....Crowson didn't ship my transducers until the day after Christmas, so I won't be getting them untl next Thursday. BUT.....man, this Behringer really is a professional-grade amplifier......i had to order RCA-XLR adapters and twist-Lock Speakon-to-Banana-plug adapters in order to get it to work with my setup. I won't be able to dial it in until the Crowson Transducers arrive, but at least now all I need to do is establish the delay and I'll be set.

Behringer iNuke 1000DSP
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post #1235 of 2129
12/29/12 at 12:00pm
I know it's probably perfectly functional but man you need a better rack for your stuff lol. Ever think of a true rack mounted solution?
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post #1236 of 2129
12/29/12 at 12:06pm
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I know it's probably perfectly functional but man you need a better rack for your stuff lol. Ever think of a true rack mounted solution?

hahaha man I knowwww!!! lol......the main reason I haven't changed it is because the hole through which the projector shoots the video through was cut based on the height of this "rack"and the cost of having a custom-rack designed would be a bit much. I'll probably need to keep this until my next house/theater where the use of a projector isn't reliant on the height of the rack.
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post #1237 of 2129
12/29/12 at 12:53pm
Looking good man!! Your setup just seems to be going to incredible heights !! I showed the Mrs your system the other day among others on this board and she was blown away .She starting to understand this hobby we have a bit better and then I hit her with the Integra purchase lol!!!
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post #1238 of 2129
12/29/12 at 1:09pm
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Smart move man. Get her excited and understanding, and them--BOOM....the Integra DHC-80.3 proposition! After this upgrade round, I'm going to put the check card in a heavy-duty safe and will stay cooped up in my office each night studying for a PgMP Certification. Once that's over.....I'll have to look at heights and/or wides biggrin.gif
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post #1239 of 2129
12/29/12 at 2:51pm
Hey Matt,

I got to say, I'm amaze to see the speed the upgrades are coming one after the other to build your perfect system! Thumbs Up man, m y 2 thumbs Up!

Got a question mate, what's that câble coming out of the multichannel analog output of thé 105? Is it the sub output? Is that câble plugged into the Inuke 1000dsp?
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post #1240 of 2129
12/29/12 at 6:47pm
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Hey Matt,
I got to say, I'm amaze to see the speed the upgrades are coming one after the other to build your perfect system! Thumbs Up man, m y 2 thumbs Up!
Got a question mate, what's that câble coming out of the multichannel analog output of thé 105? Is it the sub output? Is that câble plugged into the Inuke 1000dsp?

Thanks Al. i'm trying to get these upgrades out of the way so I can sit back and just enjoy without wondering "what if?" smile.gif

Ah, you guessed correctly! That cable coming out of the back is the Oppo's subwoofer output feeding the iNuke 1000DSP. i got the idea from Craig John who does this with his bass transducer setup to more accurately reflect the raw signal without Audyssey's equalization effects. The inuke does have two inputs so I may go ahead and run another cable from the Integra DHC-80.3 (via splitter) so I can get "transducified" when I play games.
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post #1241 of 2129
12/30/12 at 7:41am
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RS45 and my Klipsch Reference speaker system have now been sold to two local gentlemen named Tom and Bill respectively. Both very nice guys. Now comes the question of which to replace first: Speakers or Projector. I'm leaning toward speakers because I can enjoy them for music without the projector. On the other hand, I can shoot for the projector first and bring my old Infinity Primus 5.1 tower system down from the Media room.....

Decisions...decisions.
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post #1242 of 2129
12/30/12 at 8:09am
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Originally Posted by BrolicBeast View Post

RS45 and my Klipsch Reference speaker system have now been sold to two local gentlemen named Tom and Bill respectively. Both very nice guys. Now comes the question of which to replace first: Speakers or Projector. I'm leaning toward speakers because I can enjoy them for music without the projector. On the other hand, I can shoot for the projector first and bring my old Infinity Primus 5.1 tower system down from the Media room.....
Decisions...decisions.

That's a tough call but a good call either way you go man If it were me and only because I love music the speakers would get the change first.
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post #1243 of 2129
12/30/12 at 9:34am
I'd change the speakers first, honestly. If you know what you want and can get them for the price you want them for do it. Of course you put yourself into this predicament by selling both at the same time so you better make up your mind! tongue.gif
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post #1244 of 2129
12/30/12 at 9:52am
The right answer is upgrade both...now...thats how we do it on AVS smile.gif
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post #1245 of 2129
12/30/12 at 12:00pm
WOW...that was a fast sale on both fronts.

Tough call, but I would go projector today and then speakers on Tuesday or Wednesday..wink.gif

It says something for Klipsch speakers that your system sold so quickly.

Since you have speakers that could "get the job done"....then pick up the projector because you are used to watching movies on the big screen..

How soon could you get three Cat-12's?
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post #1246 of 2129
12/30/12 at 2:40pm
Matt,

If I were you and knowing your love of music and good sound, I would go for the speakers first!

I remember you on one of your videos on youtube were you were listening to a guy playing cello (sorry can't remember the guy's name but it was beautiful)

Go and get those speakers man, you won't regret it.
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post #1247 of 2129
12/31/12 at 1:41pm
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After crunching the numbers, I let the figures speak for themselves. A JVC-RS56 w/ 3D RF Package is now on order biggrin.gif

Next Up: Speakers! I will use my upstairs Infinity Primus 360 tower speaker system in the theater to "keep me going" until complete the upgrade I have something interesting planned for the speaker configuration.

Also, my Crowson Transducers arrive on Thursday!
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post #1248 of 2129
12/31/12 at 2:47pm
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Originally Posted by wkingincharge View Post

That's a tough call but a good call either way you go man If it were me and only because I love music the speakers would get the change first.

Yeah it was definitely a tough one.....but I did the math for both finances and time. The speakers will take a while to secure no matter which one I chose first, and the projector was an immediate possibility.
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Originally Posted by pcweber111 View Post

I'd change the speakers first, honestly. If you know what you want and can get them for the price you want them for do it. Of course you put yourself into this predicament by selling both at the same time so you better make up your mind! tongue.gif

lol, a predicament indeed. I did not expect the Klipsch to sell so quickly (within 24 hrs of posting), but I'm glad they did! Probably had something to do with the fact that I sold them for an insane but "get it moving" price ($1k for the entire set)
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The right answer is upgrade both...now...thats how we do it on AVS smile.gif

HA! I want to be like YOU when I grow up. Buying a Projector, 6 Triple 12's, a Triple 8, and an S2 all at once....with ANOTHER S2 on the way.....Clearly, I'm in the wrong line or work. lol.
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Originally Posted by COACH2369 View Post

WOW...that was a fast sale on both fronts.
Tough call, but I would go projector today and then speakers on Tuesday or Wednesday..wink.gif
It says something for Klipsch speakers that your system sold so quickly.
Since you have speakers that could "get the job done"....then pick up the projector because you are used to watching movies on the big screen..
How soon could you get three Cat-12's?

I ended up doing exactly this, Jeff. And you're very correct--it speaks volumes about the quality of Klipsch speakers that they were sold so quickly. I posted them for a great price and someone out there (Hi Bill) knew their value!
I'm not sure about the Cat 12's....still trying to figure out if Mrs. Brolic and I can make it to ATL in time, but I'm looking at February slot for whatever my purchase is.
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Originally Posted by aldiallo View Post

Matt,
If I were you and knowing your love of music and good sound, I would go for the speakers first!
I remember you on one of your videos on youtube were you were listening to a guy playing cello (sorry can't remember the guy's name but it was beautiful)
Go and get those speakers man, you won't regret it.

Hey man, I thought about it long and hard, but it would take too long if I got the speakers first. But alas, they must come sometime in Feb. I have to go a month or two without jaw-dropping audio, but I had no idea the Klipsch speakers would sell so quickly!

I want to thank everyone for their input and guidance as I had to search deep within myself and my poor little wallet in order to make a decision! smile.gif
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post #1249 of 2129
12/31/12 at 3:05pm
Wow a grand huh? That is a smokin' deal. I see we're a lot alike in that regard. When I sell something I sell with the intent on moving the product. No sense in holding out. I'm not surprised they sold quickly. Every time I've seen Klipsch Reference systems for sale they go pretty fast. It's just the nature of them being a quality speaker and having a loyal, knowledgeable following. I'm sure it did probably throw the timing off a bit but hey, move the other speakers down for now, enjoy them, and you'll be good to go until you can make that speaker purchase.
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post #1250 of 2129
12/31/12 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by BrolicBeast View Post

After crunching the numbers, I let the figures speak for themselves. A JVC-RS56 w/ 3D RF Package is now on order biggrin.gif
I have last years version of that PJ and you will LOVE it. Congrats and great move !!!
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post #1251 of 2129
12/31/12 at 7:22pm
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Originally Posted by pcweber111 View Post

Wow a grand huh? That is a smokin' deal. I see we're a lot alike in that regard. When I sell something I sell with the intent on moving the product. No sense in holding out. I'm not surprised they sold quickly. Every time I've seen Klipsch Reference systems for sale they go pretty fast. It's just the nature of them being a quality speaker and having a loyal, knowledgeable following. I'm sure it did probably throw the timing off a bit but hey, move the other speakers down for now, enjoy them, and you'll be good to go until you can make that speaker purchase.

Yeah man, sell to move...time can have a quantifiable effect on the value of the goods sold on AVS and AudiogoN. The fast sale was more than welcome. The timing was thrown off a bit, but it's all good.....those speakers are coming soon man!
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post #1252 of 2129
12/31/12 at 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by audioguy View Post

I have last years version of that PJ and you will LOVE it. Congrats and great move !!!

Thanks man, it was time to go hard....I've been eyeing the "50" series for years...I'm glad I finally get to jump into the fray.
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post #1253 of 2129
12/31/12 at 8:16pm
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Conversation of the month:

(After watching the trailer for Star Trek: Into Darkness with Lady Brolic)

Me: Hey, do you remember when we saw Star Trek?
Lady: Yeah, it was amazing! I'm glad we saw it in theaters.
Me: Babe, we didn't see that in theaters.
Lady:Yeah we did, I remember it Matt.
Me: We saw it in my theater downstairs.
Lady: No, Matt--i distinctly remember us seeing it in theaters
Me: Downstairs......
Lady: Wow....I thought we saw that in theaters. My gosh...It feels like we saw it in the theaters...
Me: Thank you...thank you....What a compliment.

The greatest compliment that a home theater enthusiast can receive is for the MEMORY of the movie experience to be so theater-like that people actually tie the memory to being at the actual movies.
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post #1254 of 2129
12/31/12 at 8:34pm
That's the goal, man. Way to go. cool.gif
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post #1255 of 2129
12/31/12 at 8:37pm
See now that's what I am talking about !!!

Good stuff there!!!
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post #1256 of 2129
1/1/13 at 4:39am
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That's the goal, man. Way to go. cool.gif

+1
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post #1257 of 2129
1/1/13 at 4:43am
Matt happy new year mate.
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post #1258 of 2129
1/1/13 at 6:35am
Happy New years Matt. May the upgrade gods shine down on you this year. biggrin.gif
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post #1259 of 2129
1/1/13 at 7:15am
Happy new years!. I can't wait to see what 2013 brings to your Home Theater. JT
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post #1260 of 2129
1/1/13 at 8:21am
Happy New Year you all!!

Way to go Matt, that's the ultimate goal to get the feeling that your in a real theather! cool.gif

Finally after some time running a 4.1 setup, a center speaker will be making it's way home in the next few days if all goes well. smile.gif
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