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post #211 of 271
11/29/12 at 7:44am
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Originally Posted by Midwest User1 View Post

I'm back in the thread from a fairly long break! Just been busy with kid activities for many months and have now got some time to visit the forums again.
Anyway I'd love to have Sowk and Milwaukeesk over for a calibration/visit/hangout.
I still have all of the same gear from my post #61

Well have to plan probably early next year some time. Have a lot going on in DEC.
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post #212 of 271
11/29/12 at 7:47am
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Mcascio,
In the pictures the recessed ceiling goes from star field, to red accent then to blue. Do you have all three and just switch to whichever one fits the mood? I really like the star feild but from what I've seen those are a lot of work to build.

Hi TedO,

You are correct.

I installed color changing LED strips in the soffit. This allows me to select the color of the uplighting in the soffit.

I didn't feel like investing the time or money into a fiber optic ceiling, so I commissioned NightSkyMurals (on the AVSForum) to paint the stars on the ceiling. This required no work on my part, and it's completed in one day instead of over the course of weeks.
Plus you end up with many more stars than the fiber optics installs do. Both types of star ceilings have their advantages.

There are eight 4' black lights in the soffit to charge the painted star ceiling.
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post #213 of 271
12/31/12 at 5:45am
I just picked up a Panamorph lens off of eBay, it was a c stock lens but the price was right. I'm only in the plumbing and electrical stage so it will be awhile until I can play with it. Now I just have to figure out how I want to mount it to the projector. I do plan to leave it in place all the time and just change the settings on the Sony to switch formats.
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post #214 of 271
2/2/13 at 2:30am
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Checking in with the Group, Anything new?

If anyone is interested in a Ben Q W7000+ , a fellow Milwaukee AVSer has one for sale in the classifieds.
Edited by SOWK - 2/2/13 at 2:35am
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post #215 of 271
2/2/13 at 6:43am
Thanks SOWK,

I have a Runco Q750i on a 110" Da-lite HP2.8. Everything else is Anthem and Paradigm with a couple JL 113's and a Oppo 103, PS3 and DirecTv.

Jeremy
Edited by agrsiv95 - 2/2/13 at 6:50am
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post #216 of 271
2/2/13 at 8:18am
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@agrsiv95... You ever get the Runco Q750i Calibrated? I know you were looking a while ago.

@TedO... You find a way to mount the lens?
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post #217 of 271
2/2/13 at 8:29am
Hope to towards the end of March. Awesome job on the time lapse of your setup btw...

Jeremy
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post #218 of 271
2/2/13 at 8:30am
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who are you going to have do it?
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post #219 of 271
2/2/13 at 8:47am
umr is going to be in the area around that time.
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post #220 of 271
2/2/13 at 9:21am
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Agrsiv95 have any pics?
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post #221 of 271
2/2/13 at 9:31am
Just the screen shots I put in the other thread. I will get some of the room up soon.
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post #222 of 271
2/2/13 at 10:10am
I'm going to have a custom mounting plate made from aluminum. I planned to leave the lens in place all the time and adjust the picture with the size with the projector squeeze.
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post #223 of 271
2/3/13 at 6:53am
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For the members in here, you should really subscribe to the thread. Just in case members want to ask question of you.
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post #224 of 271
2/3/13 at 6:55am
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TedO. Sounds great if a majority of material is going to be 2:35.1 anyhow.

Are you going to get a lumagen to scale the pic to 2:35.1? Or just use the internal Sony scaling?
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post #225 of 271
2/3/13 at 7:17am
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post #226 of 271
2/4/13 at 7:31am
I'm going to use the projector to scale for now and see how that works. Spending money like mad ay this point with the ht build so I need to let the dust settle a little.

I'm half way through the electrical but still haven't decided on how I'm going to do the ceiling.
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post #227 of 271
2/4/13 at 1:54pm
Hey all. I've been out of the loop for awhile and now everything I'm reading points to the Darblet. Curious what you guys think. It looks like a few of you have either tried it, or own one. Is this the wonder drug i'm missing?
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post #228 of 271
2/4/13 at 1:57pm
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Nice to hear from you again. smile.gif


About your Darblet Question:

Very well may be. I love mine.
With the right settings it adds a lot.

How's your Calibration still?

Still enjoying the picture?

You'll need to stop by to finally hear my setup... smile.gif
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post #229 of 271
2/4/13 at 1:59pm
Damn you SOWK... now I need to go blow $300. Now I remember why I quit spending time on this site. It costs me too much money.
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post #230 of 271
2/4/13 at 2:00pm
I recently bought one and am now a believer. I'd highly recommend one.
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post #231 of 271
2/4/13 at 2:16pm
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HD mode at 35 - 40 is perfect.
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post #232 of 271
2/4/13 at 2:56pm
How's your Calibration still?

Still enjoying the picture?

You'll need to stop by to finally hear my setup... smile.gif[/quote]

The calibration is still good. I'm sure it could use some adjustments as the bulb has definitely dimmed some, but not enough to go crazy at this point. All things considered, I love the picture and continue to be impressed.

Agreed, I need to come check out your set up. let's find time soon.
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post #233 of 271
2/5/13 at 10:00am
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Originally Posted by SOWK View Post

Milwaukee Area Home Theater Lovers - This is the forum to be in.

Please tell us about your setup!

Pictures are welcome!

Member & (Projector)

SOWK - (JVC RS4810)
Milwaukeesk - (JVC RS50)
mikesnapp - (Panasonic PT-AE2000)
Rwaaudio - (Barco 808 Graphics CRT)
Mike_WI - (JVC RS20)
Maestro J - (Sony VPL-VW95ES)
jaymind - (JVC RS10)
mmarki - (Sony VPL-VW95ES)
TedO - (Sony VPL-HW50ES?)
Midwest User1 - (Pioneer Elite Projector PRO- FPJ1)
slots1 - (Marantz VP-11S2)
audvid - (Sony Qualia 004)
Jailguy - (Unknown)
leroyjr1 - (unknown)
kthejoker20 - (Panasonic PT AE7000U)
dfinger - (Espon Home Cinema 5010)
Storman (Sony VPL-VW50)
rev ans (Unknown)
mcascio (Panasonic PT AE4000U)
Samurai Jack (Sharp 12K MKII)
mante (Unknown)
agrsiv95 (Runco Q750i)

Hi Sowk,

I've sinced upgraded to the Panasonic PT-AE8000U. Not sure if you wanted to update the first post.
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post #234 of 271
2/5/13 at 10:28am
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Updated!
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post #235 of 271
2/5/13 at 3:25pm
Jim McC - Oconomowoc, WI.

Projector - Mitsubishi HC3800
Screen - "Wilsonart" Designer White laminate, matte finish, 106" diagonal
Speakers - Energy C series
Sub - BIC F12
Blu-ray player - Panasonic 220
HD-DVD player - Toshiba HD-A2
Receiver - Insignia NS-R5101HD


OOPS !! I didn't notice this was in the over $3,000 section. Delete if you need to.
Edited by Jim McC - 2/5/13 at 3:43pm
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post #236 of 271
2/5/13 at 3:52pm
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No problem... Invite some members over if you want.

Any Near Milwaukee Area Theater Lover is welcome.

It would make more sense if they owned a projector though.
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post #237 of 271
2/7/13 at 4:57am
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Got to thinking about updating my subs...

I currently have two Vandersteen V2W's (3 active 8" woofers and 1 passive 12" radiator: each)

I love the sound and bass they provide (flat to below 20htz), but at 4400 cubic feet they can not provide the "hit" you in the chest feeling I am after.

Was thinking of 2 Seaton Submersives, or 2 JTR Captivators...

What would the thread members recommend?
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post #238 of 271
2/7/13 at 6:07am
^^^
There's a good comparison with impressions & measurements here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1387178/archaeas-kansas-city-blind-subwoofer-shootout-2012/0_40

JTR Captivator Pro Pair - peak SPL recorded - 123.3dB:


Seaton Submersive HP Pair - peak SPL recorded - 118.3dB:
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post #239 of 271
2/7/13 at 8:23am
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I am still thinking 2 X Submersives. The reviews on this forum for them are out of this world. I am possibly going to audition some JL's Fathoms 113 this weekend, but fear they are out of my price range.

What do you Thnk TedO??? More BASS!!! smile.gif
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post #240 of 271
2/7/13 at 10:11am
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Originally Posted by SOWK View Post

Got to thinking about updating my subs...

I currently have two Vandersteen V2W's (3 active 8" woofers and 1 passive 12" radiator: each)

I love the sound and bass they provide (flat to below 20htz), but at 4400 cubic feet they can not provide the "hit" you in the chest feeling I am after.

Was thinking of 2 Seaton Submersives, or 2 JTR Captivators...

What would the thread members recommend?

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Originally Posted by henrich3 View Post

^^^
There's a good comparison with impressions & measurements here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1387178/archaeas-kansas-city-blind-subwoofer-shootout-2012/0_40

JTR Captivator Pro Pair - peak SPL recorded - 123.3dB:


Seaton Submersive HP Pair - peak SPL recorded - 118.3dB:

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Originally Posted by SOWK View Post

I am still thinking 2 X Submersives. The reviews on this forum for them are out of this world. I am possibly going to audition some JL's Fathoms 113 this weekend, but fear they are out of my price range.

What do you Thnk TedO??? More BASS!!! smile.gif

Seaton is located close by, so would be nice to have his local input and even visit to help optimize.
I've seen heard Seaton gear and it is amazing at AVS funlvr1965's place.
I haven't heard the Captivators.

Mike
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