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Wow I just looked at the tsi500 drool...
I was talking bookshelfs.
I've heard monitor version of those bad boys. Ur gonna be happy with tsi's
The d series is wireless w/ remote control very comparable to psw505 on paper. Except for price. I'd say it looks good but who knows if Wi-Fi / cellular / cordless housphone /Bluetooth would cause interference or if your basement would make interference bc of cement or what have you
I hardwire everything when practical/possible

Here's mine.

I recently upgraded my Sapphire Center and ST3 Towers with JTR's new Sealed, lighter, Low Profile T8s.

Here's a pic of the JTR as a Center with the Sapphire ST3 towers:


Here's a pic of all 3 JTR T8HT-lp along with the SubMersive HP in front of my small room:

Hey folks. There are a lot of really amazing setups in this forum. I've lurked around a little while, I figure I might as well join in on the fun.

Modest setup.
Yamaha RX 465
Klipsch F30 towers
Klipsch VC 25 center
Klipsch KB 15 rears
Polk PSW 10 sub
Sharp 40" LCD 60hz 1080p

Thanks I'm going with psw505

What's better polk dsw 600 or dsw 660wi ?anybody

Since I posted earlier of my tiny little apartment and big speakers, I figured I would show off my nice new big house with my setup in it.

And now I'm eagerly awaiting my SVS PB-12+/2 in a stunning cherry veneer, Woohoo!

Please tell me that's not your CC stuck in the middle of the shelving.

Craig

Haha yes it is. It actually works out for it. It's angled enough that the acoustics aren't being affected, and we are around 15 ft back. Trust me I tested on top and in the bottom and middle shelf. Sound quality is NOT hampered.

But it was a tight fit....

My Share...

Fronts L/R: Paradigm Studio 20 v5
Center: Paradigm Studio CC-690 v5
Surrounds: Polk Audio OWM3
Rear Surrounds: Wharfedale 9SR

+1

I'd have to be somewhat concerned as well. I remember your last set of pics;



And I think you may elicit some better center channel response, and smoothness with a re-positioning, added elevation and getting away from the center of that shelving. The diffraction, and subsequent issues with the irregular surfaces etc., can be terribly problematic. Merely something to explore, that's all. The center channel possesses so, so much content/energy, and certainly has become a vital aspect in a multi-channel based rig. At minimum, striving for getting all adjacent elements behind the front face of the CC is a solid platform for a starting point. I realize aesthetics are likely a concern.

I remember your previous post due to your "IndyJeep" title. What's the significance, curious? I'm from Indianapolis.

Thanks and good luck.

It's refreshing to see a rig with a competent center channel. Oftentimes pics of adequate L&R's are shared, with terribly mis-matched pathetic center channel speakers. Good lookin' out.

As always, listening as directly on axis with help immensely. Just a small tilt/angle here or there, can make significant differences. Mopads, can perform the angling, and offer the added benefit of de-coupling to the cabinet. Different angles, both up and down are achievable. Just sayin'.

Nice center channel, refreshing


Good luck

Dynaudio Focus 140
Naim Nait5i
Denon 3808
Rel T2
Mac Mini media server
Xbox 360
Panaxmax 5300
Logitech Harmony 1

Well I used to and still dabble in Jeeps back when i created this name. Loved the off road machines. And I am born and raised in Indianapolis and currently am in the Wanamaker area. Are you currently in Indy?

And on the center channel unfortunately part of it is aesthetics, the Mrs. allows me some things and others not so much haha. But in this wide open area, well everything just received a huge breath of fresh air.

Appreciate the comments,
Adam

Can't tell by picture, any chance to add a 2-3" shelf ext. width of center? Glue, screw, plug, and paint. Then you can pull center out further.

I'm just a few miles away (Washinton Sq.) grew up county fair area.

Yep, I'm in the Indy area.

My wife of a quarter century, is so tolerant of my gear. Hell I've had pro gear in and out of our nice rooms, in so many different iterations it's not funny. I'm lucky she gets it. Many years ago she went to a concert, or club, or something, I asked her how the sound was. She proceeded to detail things very well,..so I realized then that she'd been paying attention all this time

Bose 301 Series II L/R, Optimus Center, SL, SR, RCA 200 watt powered sub, Yamaha RX-V361, LG 47LV5500

Unfortunately no. When I get my sub tomorrow, FedEx, I'm going to reorganize a few things on the shelf. Might move it to the bottom shelf and then see if I can angle it up slightly with some shims or something thing like that. I'll see how that works out.

Used to work over on that side of town. I'm working in Castleton now.
Adam

Haha very nice. I might be able to convert her one day, but not right now. Your very lucky to have caught one like that.

Thanks for the pics. I remember those 301's well.

Good luck

I have moved the sub to the right to get it out of the corner. It's less "boomy"

Just got my sub. Gonna do some calibration this weekend. But just hooking it up and watching a little tv and listening to some music, it opens up a whole new sound in the room. Digs deep and sounds great!

SVS PB12+ in a wonderful cherry finish.
So pretty.

Very nice! I may have to get me one. However when I looked on the SVS web site, I thought it looked totally different. Your's appears to be sealed/down firing. The one I thought was the same was ported/front firing. What am I missing? I'm sure it's a simple mistake on my part.
-Peter

Ya mine is the older model with the down firing and rear ports, got it off audiogon for what think was a fairly good price considering what the new ones go for. I actually prefer this design because of the cleaner look it gives.

The latest iteration of my living room... Paradigm Studio 40 v.2 (on ultra custom $17 home made stands) with a Studio CC-490 center and Outlaw LFM-1 Plus sub. It's pretty awesome.

Those stands are home made? If you would have not mentioned it, I don't think many of us would have guess. Looks great!!

They were pretty easy once I figured them out... The flat parts are 1/2" MDF. The top plate is one layer of MDF sized to the speaker (8"x12"). The bottoms are two 12"x12" pieces of MDF glued together with a quarter round on the top layer. I cut them from a 24x24 piece of 1/2" MDF available at Lowes or Home Depot...I don't remember which...

The posts are 2" diameter oak dowels from Home Depot (or Lowes, I don't remember...) cut to length. It was a pain in the ass to find a straight one, but I found a couple in the bin.

I calculated and measured the locations for the dowels, marked where the edges of the dowels should be on the base, then glued them in place. When they were dry, I put deck screws through the bottom plate into the dowels for extra strength.

Similar process for the top plate, but I only secured them with screws, no glue, just in case I wanted to cut them down to a different length (which I did later).

After it was all together I hit it with a couple of coats of semi gloss black paint, stuck some rubber feet on the bottom, and Bob's your uncle!

Luckily my dad has a table saw and a router so they went together pretty quick. But you could do it with a circular saw I suppose, and either leave the bottom plate flat, or cut the top of it with the blade at a 45 degree angle to get a bevel on it.

I have this version of Plantronics headset speakers that rock, the quality is as good as it gets. I would recommend going with some sort of Plantronics wireless headset or even a GN Netcom headset.

Hi All,

I recently purchased a Denon AVR 791 to upgrade form a Panasonic theater-in-a-box from 2005, and was impressed with the difference to say the least.

However, I'm still using the 5 speakers from that system,with 2 giant floor speaks from the 70s, and some off brand powered 12in sub.

I was waiting for a speaker deal to upgrade, and found some Polk Monitor series II speakers.

I'm thinking of going with two 60C floor standing, and the CS1 for the center to upgrade my fronts.

Would it really be worth it to upgrade to a CS2? or downgrade to the 50s? I figure I'll keep the sub, and use two of the old panasonic speakers plus the old giant speakers for surround.

Any advice? I'm still pretty new to home theater building.

Head on over to the Polk Thread and read a few pages. But to answer your question: Yes, it is absolutely worth it to get the 60's and CS2 over the 50's and a CS1. I've heard both set ups - had the 60's and CS2 - and it sounded much better, especially the dialogue in the movies.

Start your own thread, include as much basic info as possible,..ie room details like cubic feet, dimensions, distance from speakers, listening habits, ..and most of all, budget for each aspect. You'll likely get many responses.

Good luck