[TSuellentrop]

Have not done an upgrade in a while and would like to do something to bring a "newness" back too it.


First of all, the hardware:


Toshiba 26HF66 26" HDTV

Pioneer VSX-815 7.1 Receiver

Sony PS3

TivoHD

Apple TV

Athena Micra 6 5.1 Speaker System

MacBook Pro 15"

Harmony 880 Remote


Connections:

PS3: Optical to receiver for audio, HDMI to TV for video.


TivoHD: Optical to receiver for audio, Component to TV for video.


Apple TV: Stereo RCA to receiver for audio, Component to TV for video. Used for watching HD podcasts and AirTunes speakers from MacBook iTunes.


7.1 Receiver is set to zones A&B and used old speakers run into bathroom for shower tunes.


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The point of this thread is to ask what should I upgrade next? What would my "theater" benefit most from?


Move up to a larger (37" maybe) LCD TV for 1080p for Blu-Ray?


New 7.1 Receiver with HDMI inputs capable of TrueHD/DTS-MasterHD/Uncompressed audio?


New speaker system or pick up two more speakers and use 7.1? (Would make more sense to do after the receiver upgrade)


Or maybe something I haven't thought of as far as positioning, room layout, connections, aesthetics, ect?

Trying to fit it all in.

Surround Right

Surround Left.

View from futon.


Apologies for the quality, taken from my Pre in a fairly dark room with flash.

 

[pcweber111]

Audio is OK, get a new tv. That 26" tube is tiny in that room. 37 or 40 would be a good size. LCD or plasma? I'd prefer a nice 42" 1080p Panny plasma but I can see the appeal of a good 37 or 40 LCD.

 

[wolfgaze]

Nice looking room you've got there....


How do you sit at the computer without any leg room? That would give me the worst backache!


Also, agree about the TV upgrade... If you can swing the money, you can find a smokin' deal on last year's 42" Panasonic plasmas right now... $700-800

 

[TSuellentrop]



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Originally Posted by pcweber111 /forum/post/16824991


Audio is OK, get a new tv. That 26" tube is tiny in that room. 37 or 40 would be a good size. LCD or plasma? I'd prefer a nice 42" 1080p Panny plasma but I can see the appeal of a good 37 or 40 LCD.

I figured a new TV would be the best upgrade too, also the most expensive. It looks tiny in the picture but is small when watching in the back of the room.


I should note that I'm 19. I don't want to go "budget" but would like to spend ~$700. I'd say farthest viewing distance is around 8-9 feet. A little closer when I'm playing games but with a larger TV, I might not feel the need to get closer.


Suggestions?

 

[TSuellentrop]



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Originally Posted by wolfgaze /forum/post/16825016


Nice looking room you've got there....


How do you sit at the computer without any leg room? That would give me the worst backache!


Also, agree about the TV upgrade... If you can swing the money, you can find a smokin' deal on last year's 42" Panasonic plasmas right now... $700-800

It doesn't bother me too much, I'm young I guess. Maybe by the time I save up that much, either that one will be cheaper, or I can get better for the same price. I should be able to sell off my current TV to friends that I am starting to get into the HT world. It's almost just as exciting helping them choose and set up their gear.

 

[pcweber111]

Like what was mentioned you can find some good deals on last years Panny 42" 1080p plasmas if you want what most here feel would be the best bang for the buck. Otherwise you can also find some good deals on decent 37" LCDs. I'd probably also go wth Panasonic on that if you can since I find they make a very decent product for the price.

 

[TSuellentrop]

Well it's been a while but I've made two big purchases and figure and update was in order.


A couple months ago I picked up a Toshiba 40rv525 and just last night I picked up a Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH. Next plan is to sell off my Micra 6 speaker system and pick up a pair of DT 7006s and build from there.


Updated pictures to come.

 

[pcweber111]

Nice, keep us updated.

 

[TSuellentrop]

Here are some quick pictures from the Pre.