[Sumdumgi]

I have a good deal of experience building and working on PC's and networking small jobs. But when it comes to AV I am as lost as when I first started Computers. With that being said...How did you guys learn all this? It actually seems more difficult than Computers with all the compatibility issues and amplifiers, discalers and the list could go on and on. I am amazed by some of your posts!


I was thinking about working for a AV store or installer (Custom Shop) part time to gain the experience faster. I sell GE Medical Imaging equipment (MRI/CT etc) in the daytime (Nightime too) and could do this on some nights and weekends. I just wish I could travel or hang with some of the long term guys so I could be taught by the best.


Would my experience be helpful to a custom shop? In other words, would they be interested in me with my computer background?


This is an awesome site with many helpful people but to a noob my ramp up time will take longer than if I am actually doing it. Looks like a lot of fun to do all this. I am sure it has its headaches to though.


Thanks

 

[colinsm]

You definitely came to the right place. I'm not sure about how much demand there is for your skills but your enthusiasm speaks volumes.


One thing I noticed is that if you pick a few forums to lurk in you start getting really comfortable with the nomenclature and the same types of issues seem to repeat themselves with regularity. You'll find that you can actually answer questions based on other threads that you've read.


I found some of the really old threads that are still alive and most long threads to be of some value. Oh yeah, read the stickies too.


You might even find that some forums are boring because the same stuff keeps coming up and you'll cruise them less often.


Good Luck,

Colin.

 

[drunkpenguin]

Well, Ive been a member for a few months and when I started I knew the basics, hooking up speakers and dvd players etc. Since then I have entered the advanced service menus of my tv and calibrated it as good as a pro would do, i finally figured out what each setting on my receiver does and calibrated my speaker levels properly, placed the speakers in the right places. All of this due to this forum and this forum only. Just read and read and post and before you know it you are an expert.


I am buying a house in 2 years and already have my plans half done for the add-on I will build, a dedicated home theater!! Funny, I don't even know what the house looks like yet.


The only bad part about this place is the weight-loss effect it has on your wallet!



Johnny

 

[Mr Pink57]

I hear ya on the weight-loss effect, but its worth it in the long run for great audio and video. Like the drunkpnguin said just keep reading and ask some of your local custom shops they are a lot better then the "big box" stores you see around.

We get a ton of them in our store but sadly we cannot hire em all. A lot of 'em know more then they think. Either way good luck in all of your HT adventures.

 

[hometheaterguy]

 www.trainingdept.com and www.lsdinc.com has informative training videos and DVD's on the industry. Attending a CEDIA www.cedia.net boot camp or WCES always teaches the ways of the force and completes your training as a true Jedi knight.

 

[Sumdumgi]

Wow I can be a true Jedi Knight!

Thanks I will check it out.

 

[hometheaterguy]

LoL