Ok, here is my set up, I've got a few questions on how to configure everything, there is just so much information on this site, I'm not sure where to start. I'm currently deployed to the Middle East, and I return in September, all the stuff has been ordered and will arrive right as I get home. It will be set up in my living room in a tile floor condo. The living/ dining/ kitchen area are all one long room, about 20 by 40 feet, I would like to be able to listen to music in the whole area with this set up. I'm good at following directions, and somewhat computer literate, my old roommate, now neighbor, has a computer science degree and is very computer savvy (if that helps), so the two of us can tackle most of this as long as we have the right directions.
TV: Sharp 60 inch lc60le835u
Receiver: Denon AVR 2112CI
Speakers: Infinity Primus 363 front/ 153 rear / C351 center
Sub: Velodyne Impact 12
BluRay: Samsung BDD5500
NAS: Synology DS411J RT w/ 8TB
So here are my questions: Am I missing anything? (IE boxee box, media server? ) I have an old Linksys 80211g router, do I need to upgrade to an 802.11N capable? I can put the server next to the whole set up if needed to hardwire, or I can put it in a closet in another room.
TV: For calibration, can someone point me in the right direction for a tutorial? Or should I have it professionally calibrated? I assume I should plug everything into the receiver, does it matter if I have the ethernet enabled HDMI cords? I know the blu ray player is internet enabled, and the TV comes with wireless. I plan on streaming most of my media from the NAS, but I will probably use some of the apps on the tv
Speakers: Can anyone point me to a good tutorial on how to calibrate/ set up/ integrate with the receiver? Should I go with 12 guage wire? The wire will be run across the floor about 15-20 feet. I've read a little about the rocketfish wireless adapter, is this a good idea for the rear speakers?
Universal remote: Any suggestions? I've looked at reviews for the logitech harmony series, but there are tons of models out with differing reviews, not sure where to start. Also, I've read about the HDMI CEC capability, will that allow me to not need a universal remote? I think the big thing is macro/activity functionality for this for me. Also, every component will be line of sight from the couch.
Sub placement/ calibration: Any good tutorials?
Networking: I've got a macbook pro that I planned on running the network through, any tips on how to integrate everything well together?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I've spent hours combing through posts, and I think I'm more lost now than when I started. Thanks again!
TV: Sharp 60 inch lc60le835u
Receiver: Denon AVR 2112CI
Speakers: Infinity Primus 363 front/ 153 rear / C351 center
Sub: Velodyne Impact 12
BluRay: Samsung BDD5500
NAS: Synology DS411J RT w/ 8TB
So here are my questions: Am I missing anything? (IE boxee box, media server? ) I have an old Linksys 80211g router, do I need to upgrade to an 802.11N capable? I can put the server next to the whole set up if needed to hardwire, or I can put it in a closet in another room.
TV: For calibration, can someone point me in the right direction for a tutorial? Or should I have it professionally calibrated? I assume I should plug everything into the receiver, does it matter if I have the ethernet enabled HDMI cords? I know the blu ray player is internet enabled, and the TV comes with wireless. I plan on streaming most of my media from the NAS, but I will probably use some of the apps on the tv
Speakers: Can anyone point me to a good tutorial on how to calibrate/ set up/ integrate with the receiver? Should I go with 12 guage wire? The wire will be run across the floor about 15-20 feet. I've read a little about the rocketfish wireless adapter, is this a good idea for the rear speakers?
Universal remote: Any suggestions? I've looked at reviews for the logitech harmony series, but there are tons of models out with differing reviews, not sure where to start. Also, I've read about the HDMI CEC capability, will that allow me to not need a universal remote? I think the big thing is macro/activity functionality for this for me. Also, every component will be line of sight from the couch.
Sub placement/ calibration: Any good tutorials?
Networking: I've got a macbook pro that I planned on running the network through, any tips on how to integrate everything well together?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I've spent hours combing through posts, and I think I'm more lost now than when I started. Thanks again!