Post Your Home Theater Here!

[Clint DeBoer]

OK, here's your chance - we want to see what you have with respect to your home theater setups. Don't forget to include PICTURES.

POST AWAY!

[frostbyte]

So far I have:
Processor - Theta Casa Nova (Silver)
Amp - Still looking, but ATI AT1807 or AT2007 is looking pretty good
Speakers - 5 RBH 661-SE's
Subwoofers - 2 RBH 1010-SEP's
DVD - cheesy Sanyo (TV guardian bleeps swear words)
Power protection - Panamax

Video is undecided, but Samsung DLP with xhd3 sounds like a possible winner

[Mudcat]

Please see my thread below "My what a nice rack"

[hifilodo]

My system consists of the following:
Receiver: Denon AVR 1603
DVD Player: Panasonic DVD-CV52 5-DVD changer (5.1 music lover)
Speakers: Home Theater Direct Level 3 (4 towers, center and subwoofer)

The speakers were a budget gem!
Looking to add a music server.

[LeadTrac]

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V2400
Power amp: Adcom GFA 7605
DVD Changer: Sony DVR NC685V
DVD Recorder: Panasonic DMR-E30
VCR: JVC HR-J692U
Digital Cable Receiver: Scientific American Explorer 1850

Speakers
Center Speaker: JBL Northridge EC35
Front Speakers A: JBL E90 tower speakers
Surround Sound: JBL Northridge N26 II
Rear Surround Sound: JBL Northridge E20
Subwoofer: 1 JBL Northridge E250P
Subwoofer: 1 SVS 20-39pci

And still under construction

[Westrock2000]

This thread is useless without pics!

:D

[Clint DeBoer]

Agreed. There is a button on the bottom for attaching pics - please use it!

:)

[Rip Van Woofer]

Yo, I don't need no audiophile shizzle!

OK, here it is, really: old, cheap, and DIY. I was away from audio for many years so my system is still in a time warp. But I got plans...big plans! Hey, quit laughing! It sounds good!

Thorens TD160 turntable for my old vinyl (original owner)
Ancient Dynaco PAT-4 preamp (original owner)
Dynaco FM-5 tuner (ditto above)
Arcam Alpha 8 CD player (bought used)
old Pioneer CD changer for background music
Adcom GFA 545 II power amp (eBay)
DIY Linkwitz-designed dipole speakers (the fish make the midrange more "liquid", don't you know! :p )
Small passive dipole EQ circuit between pre and power amp (DIY)
Monster speaker switch for Radio Shack in-wall speakers in living room.

The sub you see holding up a plant is from my old stopgap Cambridge Ensemble 3's. Its not there anymore. And I added grilles for the tweets (cooling fan finger guards from the DigiKey catalog). Oh, and the plant died.

Plans are to get a good pre/pro and go to at least 5 channel, and to add a dipole bottom end to the current speakers for a lower-cost version of the Linkwitz "Orion" (http://www.linkwitzlab.com), with fully active crossovers (DIY or maybe digital ones from a pro sound company) and tri-amped. Not sure a separate sub would be needed. Center speaker will be another one of the current speakers, possibly bi-amped with active crossovers. Rear speakers TBD; Linkwitz's site shows these funky DIY ones that are simply a 5-1/2" Vifa midbass driver atop a length of 4" PVC pipe, firing toward the ceiling! Purely for ambience, he says. Amps for all may be DIY based on one of the Rod Elliot plans. Strictly a music system. HT is not a priority.

A gallery with more than you probably want to know about my speaker project is on my Website.

EDIT 7/21: Ordered two circuit boards for the Rod Elliot 3A amps (http://sound.westhost.com/project3a.htm) amps. There are two channels per board. Amps can be built to deliver 60 - 100 watts per channel. Plan now to add another 8" woofer/mid to speakers to make a bi-amped stereo pair (Linkwitz PMTM1 design, based on his Phoenix) - might be all I need for my mains in my small den - been thinking the Orion design might be overkill in this situation...

EDIT 7/27/04: After reading the wisdom of Gene and other Audioholics, I've concluded that the prepro section of a good receiver would do the trick at far less cost, and I'd have adequate amps for the surrounds and maybe even center (for now) built-in. So I've begun looking at used and factory-refurbed late models in the midprice range from the usual suspects: Denon, Sony, Yamaha, Harman/Kardon, etc. I want multi, I want it bad, and I want it soon! Oh, and my Elliot PCBs arrived!

Of course a "universal" DVD/CD/SACD player is a must. Maybe a Pioneer 563 as a stopgap or just get a Denon 2900 and be done with it...

Stay tuned for further adventures as Rip finally enters the modern audio era...on the cheap! Glad some people find it "entertaining" ;)

EDIT 7/27/05: It's no longer a museum piece. Sold the Dynaco stuff just after the holidays & got a Harman Kardon DPR 1001. Also sold the Arcam CDP and replaced it with (heresy!) a humble used Pioneer DV563-A. Finally, I just got a Rotel RQ-970BX phono preamp so I can use my old Thorens again for my old vinyl. All this selling and buying was on eBay.

[dan_wilkinson]

lol, i felt quite embarrased about my system, but since i found Rip Van Woofer's write up of his system quite entertaining, i thought i would post my system just for your continued enjoyment :p
I thought i should firstly note that i am 16yrs young ;) and i live in Australia. so.. here it is -
myrig0.jpg
Yamaha RX - 360RS Stereo Reciever (my brother gave to me for free :cool: )
TEAC DV-2120 DVD Player ($110AU from the good guys)
TEAC 34cm CRT TV (inherited off my grandpa [not pictured])
The speakers are from a Phillips MC-500 micro hi-fi system i bought earlier from Big W for $300, lol.
myrig1.jpg
^they are 2 way bass reflex speakers^, rated to handle upto 50W RMS each. speaker cable is already hard wired into speaker cabinet :o myrig3.jpg
and incase you couldnt figure it out (please dont laugh too hard) they are mounted ontop of a pair of once homemade cd racks, now makeshift/makedo speaker stands, and perhaps even more comical but no less functional, is that i have used blobs of blu-tac to separate the speakers from the cd racks :D DIY isolation cones.

myrig2.jpg
my room is also quite small at 3 x 3.5meters, being why i have them toed in considerably, i have noticed that this makes the soundstage sound slightly rounded (noticeable mainly with crosfaded sounds), but hey.. ill live with it.

i wont bother commenting on performance of these speakers, since not much can be expected, and i cannot compare them to the type of systems reviewed here, but what i can say is that my setup sounds incredibly better than my brothers $600 pair Aaron speakers, running off some Denon AV reciever, but i dare say that is because he has not taken any consideration of his listening environment/speaker placement.

[Polygon]

Even though I just posted this in my thread, mind as well here.

After seeing some in here mine seems pretty small. That's alright; it serves its purpose for now until I get into a bigger place.

Main rig:

Sony STR-AV580 stereo receiver.
BSQ EQ-3000 10 band equalizer.
Yamaha KX-500U tape deck.
Yamaha CDX-700U CD player.
Toshiba M755 6 head Hi-Fi VCR.
Toshiba SD2109 DVD player.
DBX Soundfield V (mains).
Wharfedale WH-2 (rears).
Wharfedale WH-2 (center).
Panasonic CT-20*24A 20" television.
Sony Playstation 1.
Sony Playstation 2.
Nintendo NES.
Nintendo SNES.
Nintendo 64.
Nintendo GameCube.
Microsoft X-Box.
Sega Genesis.
Sega Dreamcast.
Atari Jaguar.

Yeah, it would seem I spent a lot of money on the game consoles but I didn't. It is a pretty humble system and isn't even really surround sound being that the receiver is just a four channel stereo receiver. If any of you recognize some of these model numbers you will realize that most of my equipment is pretty old. I use this rig as my music and home theater rig. I does either just fine for the room it is in but I am looking into some new equipment.

Portable rig:

Pioneer SA-1060 stereo receiver.
Pioneer TX-1060 AM/FM tuner.
Pioneer PD-590 CD player.
BSR EQ-3000 10 band equalizer.
Sony TC-WR531 tape deck.
Technics SL-B3 turntable.
Custom 3-way speakers with Cerwin Vega 10" subwoofers (main).
KLH 687 (monitor speakers).

I mainly take some of this rig to parties or use it when I want to listen to some old vynil.

Some misc audio stuff:

Headphones:
Used for LAN parties and portable audio, nothing fancy.
Sennheiser HD-202.
Optimus LV-20.
Optimus Nova44.

Reel to reel:
Sounds much better than standard audio cassettes, just eats up a lot of tape. :)
Webcor 4-Track.

Computer speakers:
They do just fine for music; I don't watch movies on the computer.
Klipsch Pro Media 2.1

In the near future I am going to buy some new equipment for the main rig. I would like to find a good receiver that would allow me to use an equalizer for my analog components, but I can't find one that suites my needs, that or I'm not looking hard enough. I am looking to buy the following components very soon:

Denon AVR-1804 receiver.
Velodyne DD-15 subwoofer.
DBX Soundfield V loudspeakers (for my future 7.1 system).

I am looking at getting a new television, most likely a 36" or larger CRT tube and possibly a new DVD player because I wouldn't mind having DVD audio. I also need a whole slew of cables. Things are subject to change but I want to buy in the next week or two so if you have any suggestions shoot them my way.

The main rig:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/system.jpg

The Consoles:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/consoles.jpg

The Soundfield V's:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/dbx.jpg

The Wharfedale's:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/rear1.jpg

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/rear2.jpg

The portable rig:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/system2.jpg

The reel to reel:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/webcor.jpg

The tape decks:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/tape.jpg

And the Pro Media's:

http://www.customcompmods.com/images/computers/orion/work.jpg

[SupermanDT]

:)
Hi guys.. just posting my home theater!
Check out my HT site:
www.supermandt.com/ht


Thanks.
Dave

[Clint DeBoer]

Cool - what equipment is in there? Give us a list if you would.

[LEVESQUE]

My HT was just finished last month.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/2763810-lg.jpg

And the construction page for those interested:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=378645

[Rip Van Woofer]

Alain: Most impressive! I'm sure we'd all like to know two things:

1) Did you do the design (visual and acoustical) yourself or use a pro consultant?

2) Directions to your place. I'll bring chips.

Big props to your father-in-law, too!

[LEVESQUE]

Rip.

It was a mix of both pros and ''amateurs''. For the acoustic, I have a friend acoustician that did help me planning the room, dimensions, speakers and sub placement, dealing with nodes and null, viewing distance, room treatments, broadband absorbers, Behringer BFD ''house-curve''. And with alot of help from the ETF5 software particularly, and alot other softwares also :D .... And I did also hire a contractor to do the ''basics'': electricity, framing, drywall (mudding, taping...), riser (''half'' the job) ... and the carpet was installed by a pro also.

But I did the rest alone with my father-in-law: stage, riser, furring strips, broadband absorbers, OC 703 and polybatting installation, GOM, framing and moulding, hush-box, projector installation, equipement installation and connections.

It was alot of fun! :D

And the best part is, even if the end-result is looking good (WAF seal of approval), the AQ and PQ were the priority, so the audio and video quality is also top-noch! And my wife is proud to show that room to her lady friends, and even to her interior designer! :eek:

Here's a list of the audio and video equipment in this room for those interested:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=382619

And BTW, I live up north in Quebec in the big white, at 6-7 hours by car up north of Montreal... But if you are up for the trip (I mean if you are the adventurious type), don't forget the chips and the beer! :D

[jeffsg4mac]

I am a little closer then to you than rip is, only 2.5 hrs to the border at Connecticut lakes. :D

[Madchillen]

http://img3.exs.cx/img3/9559/DSCF188.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=DSCF188.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/1129/DSCF187.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=DSCF187.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/2294/killbilla.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=killbilla.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/4473/killbill7.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=killbill7.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/391/killbillmoneyshot.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=killbillmoneyshot.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/4936/plasmafrontshot.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=plasmafrontshot.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/6341/Dtssurround.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=Dtssurround.jpg)
http://img3.exs.cx/img3/5940/systemsetuprightangle.th.jpg (http://img3.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img3&image=systemsetuprightangle.jpg)

tell me what you guys think `Nick

[mfabien]

Energy XL-250 Towers, Maple
Energy XL-C100M Center channel, Maple
Energy Take 2.2 rears, Maple
Yamaha RX-V540
THX Fiber Optic
THX DGTL Audio (coax)
Toshiba 57HDX82
SA8000HD DVR
Samsung V-1000 DVD/VCR Combo

[mcwilson]

Components:
ATI 8500.1 Pre/Pro
ATI 3006 300 x 6 channel amp.
ATI 3004 300 x4 channel amp
Samsung HD 931 DVD player
Sony DVPCX777ES multi-disc DVD player
Monster HTS 3600 Line Conditioner
InFocus SP 7205 projector
Da-Lite High Contrast Cinema Contour Cinema Vision 54x96 screen
Scientific Atlanta HD receiver from Adelphia cable

Speakers:
JAMO D870 Front Left and Right
JAMO D8CEN Center
JAMO D8SUR 2 Surround, 2 Rear

Seating:
6 Berkline Theatre Recliners
4 barstools for late-arrivals

Acoustics:
Auralex paneling for walls, ceiling, and bass traps

Refrigerator:
Stocked with plenty of refreshing beer

Anyone near Atlanta ready to partay?

Sic 'em Dawgs! Woof Woof Woof!

[mcwilson]

Forgot the Sub...

JAMO D8SUB

[livnngood]

Tried to post picture but received "file too large" error message (file size 760KB)
My componenets are:

Processors
Lexicon MC-12 digital processor (Used for Home Theater)
Adcom GTP 600 audio processor (Used for 2-channel Audio)

Amplifiers:
Lexicon LX-7 seven channel amplifier (200 watts/ch x 7 into 8 ohms)
Adcom GFA 555 (200 watts/ch x 2 into 8 ohms)

Speakers:
Klipschorns (front)
Klipsch RS-7s (side)
Klipsch RS-7s (rear)
Klipsch RC-7 (center)

Subwoofers:
Velodyne HGS-18 (main sound stage)
Velodyne HGS-10X (supplements audio in billiards area)
M&K MX-200 (supplements main sound stage)

Video System:
Mitsubishi 55" high definition RPTV
Pioneer Elite DV-37 DVD player
Sony SLV 799 HF VCR
Hughes Direct TV high definition receiver

Audio System:
DOD (R-231) 1/3 octave graphic equalizer
Audio Pulse Digital time delay
Tascam DC-RW4U CD Writer
Numark DM 1200 professional audio mixer
Numark Beat keeper III Dual CD player
Technics SL 1400 MKII turn-table

Other:
Monster Cable HTPS 7000 Home Theater Power Source
Audio Quest & Tributaries audio/video interconnects
Niles Audio Amplifier Switch
Phillips Pronto Remote
Microsoft X-Box

[zumbo]

Yamaha RX-V1400-receiver
Adcom GFA-7605-amp
Adcom ACE-315-power conditioner
Yamaha S840-dvd
Yamaha CDC-645-cd
MB Quart QLS 830's-front & rear
MB Quart QLS 330-ctr
NHT SW12-sub
Old Sony tv (next upgrade)
Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000 (Time Warner Digital Cable)
Hitachi FX6404 VCR
Interconnects: Bluejeans, Ixos, Tara Labs, and AR

http://photobucket.com/albums/f174/zumbo02/

[liborman]

I worked on this thing forever and couldn't get it right-
Finally brought some professionals in to finish the woodwork and I think it turned out great.Tell me what you think...

Details on the system:
Pioneer PDP 503CMX with Aurora HDCP multimedia card/upscaler
2x Sony 21 in XBR tv's
Denon AVR3805
Denon DVD2900
Yamaha 5 disc CD
Monster HTS3600 line conditioner
Sunfire True Sub(13 in cubed and it rocks!)
Cerwin Vega LS 15(front a)
Cerwin Vega LS 10(front b)
Surrounds, front and rear centers- Polk RM

[robmill]

Hello everyone,

Well, my home theater is still under construction. But I figured I would post my photos. By the way the theater is named after a dog we had who passed away just after we started the construction. (the dog was named after Walter Payton by the way).

So far we still have to do trim work, repaint/texture, and put a door up.

Equipment

Denon AVR-5300 Receiver
Denon 2800 DVD player
Sony HD SAT-100 Directv Receiver
Hughes Tivo Directv Receiver
Sony SACD player
Mits. DVD-A Player
Pioneer Laser Disc Player
Yamaha Laser Disc Player
Sharp Vision 9000 Projector

[robmill]

to make it easier,,,heres a link to my msn groups page with all the photos

http://groups.msn.com/ThePaytonHomeTheater

Robert

[KennethP]

Hi All

The following photos show my Westlake HR-1’s run by 6 of my 8 AB Amps producing over 4000 watts RMS. The Westlake HR-1’s are a high power phase coherent monitor utilizing a custom built Westlake HRX 4-way active crossover. The HRX has dual power supplies, one for each channel as well as separate PCB’s that are electronically matched to each monitors components. Westlake uses JBL 2235H for the low freq crossing over to a mid low freq Gauss 3184B at 250hz. At 1K the system crosses over to a JBL 2441 on a large wood horn to 4.5K. Above 4.5K the system uses a JBL 2426H on the small wood horn.

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=692&stc=1


These are simply outstanding high power monitors. They have incredible dynamic range and outstanding imaging characteristics. At over 40,000 a pair I dreamed of owning these for many years before I was in a financial position to realize my goal. I plan on upgrading the amps in 2005 to a pair of AB multi channel amplifiers.

Regards

Ken P

[nibhaz]

So this is my system...except fot the TV everything was purchased with money from good old Uncle Sam for playing in a sand box. The primary purpose for my system is audio in plain jane stereo. HT is more of an after thought for this system. But I have a few questions....

1. Can you guess what the next upgrade will be...this should be easy with the pictures.

2.Does anyone have a suggestion for a better postion for the rear channel speakers....as you can see there is no back wall...thanks.

3. Does any one have suggestion for keeping cables organized? I have everything in trunks behind the system. The audio, video, and power are all isolated, but i don't have a clue what to do with the power cables under the rack once they leave their "trunk"..thanks.

[Bradh]

Runco 930 front projector
Stewart studiotek 130 84" wide screen
Runco PFP 7
Lexicon MC12 V4
Speakers Paradigm Reference Active 40's front and back.
Active Reference 450 center
Active Reference ADP 450's side
2 Paradigm Servo 15's
RCA DTC 100 for OTA and DTV
Motorola 6412 cable HD
Panasonic RP91 for dvd player I use interlace out put only
X-BOX
Sony DVP 7000 dvd player
Extron CVC200 transcoder and RGBHV switcher
Video calibrated by Ken Whitcomb.

Brad

[spider_duggan]

Onkyo TX-SR602
LGR435 DVD Player/Recorder
Klipsch RF-15 (Fronts)
34" CRT TV
Xbox
Digital Cable (for the audio channels!)
Monster HKS-2000 Powerbar


On the list:
Klipsch RW-10 (sub)
Klipsch RC-25 (center)
Klipsch RS-25 (rear)
SPL meter!!

[Doug917]

I am getting close to having things the way I want. I need to pick up a fixed screen and more powerful amp/s for the subs but that's about it. I also know when the current projector goes out (or maybe even when the bulb burns out) I will upgrade to something with better resolution and contrast ratio. Oh yeah, and then there's cable managment. OK, I have some stuff left to do, but if I was totally finished with the HT room I don't think I would enjoy it as much. Here's a list of the gear I use in my dedicated home theater room:

Yamaha RX-V2500
InFocus ScreenPlay 4805 Projector
Da-Lite Pull-Down Widescreen 92" Screen
Pioneer DV-C503 Multidisc DVD Player
Pioneer DVL-909 DVD/Laserdisc Player
Carver AV-705x Amplifier (Used for passive subs only)
Harmony 676 Remote
JVC HR-S3911U VCR (Haven't used it in years but its there)

Speakers
Front: (2) Klipsch Reference RF-25
Presence: (2) Klipsch Reference RB-25
Center: Klipsch KT-LCR
Surround: (2) Definitive Technology BP2X
Surround Back: (2) Definitive Technology BP2X
(Oddly enough I tried the Klipsch Reference RS-35 speakers in the sides and rear in many different positions but the entire soundfield went to crap. The old Def Tech BP2Xs I was going to replace blew them away so I kept them instead.)
Subwoofer: (2) SVS 20-39CS+

Line Conditioners
Monster HTS-5000
Panamax Max 5100

[Buckeyefan 1]

Nice photos! All that awesome equipment and you don't have a 19" flatscreen lcd??? Nice R2D2 BTW!!

[Merblich]

Infinity IRS Gammas : 4 Genesis Loudspeaker 12" servo woofers from 1s, etc..
---------------------Uses 6 channel of of amplification : 4 for the woofers.
---------------------AlphaCore Inductors, WIMA and Solen caps
----------------------Etc..
krell LAT-2 Stands : Used as a TV stand..
No-name 16*9 LCD Hi-Def TV
Granite top end table equipment stand
etc
FYI: This is my small system....
Yes, system submitted for review..
How do you get photo's attached?

[Merblich]

The not so friendly BIG Home Audio Theatre with Video

Speakers
---------
Infinity IRS Betas: fronts
Martin Logan (ML) Logos : center
ML Quests : rears

Amps
------
Krell FPB 250Ms (2) Beta mid/tweeter
krell 100s for Logos
Carver Research Lightstar 1 : Beta woofer towers

Other Electronics
------------------
krell KRC-HR Pre-amp
Krell 250/2 CD player
Sony S7000 DVD
Yamaha Tuner
Yamaha DSP-A1
Yamaha VCR
Panamax Light bar

Interconnects and speaker cables
---------------------------------
Transparent & MIT & AlphaCore


Racks
--------
Amp stand : Custom design by me, built by Sound Anchors
Yamaha

Video
-------
Reverse Roll 80" Diagonal Stewart screen
Sharp : LCD projector

Misc..
--------

Volume is controlled for fronts and center/rears
independently. Five long runs of interconnects:
2 XLRs for the mid/tweeter panels, 2 RCAs for
the woofer towers, 1 RCA for the center. 2 short
flat runs for the rears.

The CD player runs analogue XLR to the Krell
pre-amp and digital outs to the Yamaha DSP-A1

The DVD player runs analgue RCAs to the Krell
pre-amp and the digital outs to the Yamaha DSP-A!

When I figure out how to get low resolution images out
of my hi-res digital camera. I will edit and download. Else
just email me for the photos... They are close to 200K each.

[Wyngdh]

Let me first put it out there that I was one of those die-hards who wouldn't let go of my LP's until I figured CD's were here to stay, and then there was still a transitional phase. I eventually moved into the high-end of analogue, with Talk Electonics in the late 90's. And then I pussy-footed around the DVD concept and only took that 'leap' 2 years ago. Then I looked at AV Receivers and bought an entry level AVR and surround speakers. It took me 2 weeks after that to dive head-long and here's what I have now:

Denon 3805 AVR
Denon 2910 Universal player
B&W 610i (they're from my existing analogue system and serve as my back surrounds)
B&W 602S3 (bi-wired with CableTalk)
B&W LCR60S3 (yes, I am a B&W fan)
Marantz CD63MkII (yes, it's old - I now use an optical connection and it's still a damn fine CD player!)
Sub-woofer - I'm testing a B&W ASW300 but have been told that Quad L is the best on the market for its price (any suggestions)

All my interconnects are AudioQuest (do I hear the forum sigh?). But I've at least decided to replace all my banana plugs and speaker cables with Audio King (yes, I'm taking some of the forum's advice).

And then I still have the

Talk Electronics Hurricane 1 & Tornado 2 amp/pre-amp
entry level JVC and Pro Linear DTS that lasted all of 2 weeks

Yes, I need a garage sale, a mysterious benefactor, and to win the lottery for my dream system.

:rolleyes:

[Die Hard Yammy]

Well, guys I've finallly got my dignity back, I got rid of my BLOSE!

Here it is!

KEF Q11 (front)
KEF Q7 (rear)
KEF Q5 (side)
KEF Q6c (centre)
M&k MX-150 sub
YAMMY Z-9
Cambridge audio Azur 540d DVD
Sony minidisc recorder
Xbox (moded)
Epson cinema 500 projector
made my own screen


What you guys say, have I regained the dignity I lost when I had BLOSE or what?

[MACCA350]

Hi all, welcome to the "Batcave" :) (named by a mate who said it felt like stepping into a cave)
Check out our webshots site (needs updating) http://community.webshots.com/user/macca350

Equipment
Projector- Infocus X1 DLP connected via component
Screen- 16X9 100” Dazian material on a custom DIY frame and tension system
Receiver- Denon AVR 3805
DVD Player- Denon DVD 2200

Speakers
Fronts & Center- floorstanding Wharfedale Modus One-Six, 170Watts RMS, 8Ohms, 90db sensitivity
Surrounds- dipoles, Wharfedale Diamond DFS, 200Watts RMS, 6Ohms, 90db sensitivity
Surround Backs- dipoles, Wharfedale Diamond DFS, 200Watts RMS, 6Ohms, 90db sensitivity
Subwoofer- Velodyne DD-15 (http://www.velodyne.com/velodyne/products/product.aspx?ID=4&sid=706m668b) , 1250W RMS(3000W Dynamic), Parametric EQ, etc.

This room doubles as our loungeroom (small rental house). But once we buy/build our own house we'll have a dedicated room to create our theatre and upgrade some equipment :D

cheers:)

[Tom Andry]

Denon 3805
Sony something-or-another DVD
Axiom m22ti(x2) VP100, QS4(x2), QS8(x2), EP500 .
POS JVC TV (like 10 years old)
DIY absorption panels
DIY component stand

[blackdeuce]

Mitsubishi 55" widescreen HD television
VonSchweikert VR4 mains
VonSchweikert LCR-20 center
B&W DM302 (surrounds)
NHT SubTwoi subwoofer
conrad-johnson PV-14L tube preamp with Theatre by-pass
coda/continuum amp (front left and right)
Adcom GFA555 amp (center channel)
Pioneer Elite DV-45A (DVD, SACD, DVD-A)
Cambridge Audio V500 dolby digital process/preamp
Adcom GSA700 surround processor (using amp to drive surrounds)
NAD C542 cd player
Cables by Nordost, XLO, Harmonic Technologies, Synergistic Research
Lightspeed Power Conditioner

[Privateer]

Interconnects and speaker cables,Transparent & MIT & AlphaCore

You do know that cables make no difference.

[mfabien]

Here are photos of my HT:

Starting with front shots:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/28274b5d.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/9dc5f946.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/204cb776.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/0e1f35a3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/9ebf5a95.jpg

...and other shots, some for details:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/d9a603fd.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/497f8f49.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/451edc5c.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/5866268f.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/594a8cd9.jpg

[brian32672]

Quite a nice basement set-up mfabien.
However LOL, you should have started your own thread.
I am assuming from the other post the SVS works good for you?
I am sure you feel the sub, heck you can even rest your arm on it.

[jaxvon]

Very nice! Love the cat too...

[brian32672]

Very nice! Love the cat too...

Yeah I was going to add love the cat as well, being an animal lover.

[mfabien]

One of two cats!

During the playback of the "Flight of the Phoenix", which has a lot of LFE, the other cat investigated the sub by clibing on the seat and making a tour around the top of the sub.

My wife's condition for keeping the sub was that it did not scare the cats. And it doesn't.

This is Lulu:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/Loulou.jpg

[mfabien]

Quite a nice basement set-up mfabien.
However LOL, you should have started your own thread.
I am assuming from the other post the SVS works good for you?
I am sure you feel the sub, heck you can even rest your arm on it.

Nobody sits at the position next to the sub because of the angle to the display screen.

Frequencies coming from the sub are always thought to come from the Front speakers. The result is an overall musical rendition with deep sounds for bass and, in the case of movies, a sense of being in a big Cinema. Nobody looks at the sub during play.

[brian32672]

This is Loulou:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/Loulou.jpg

LouLou looks very pretty. I use to volunteer about 25 hours a week at the Humane Society. And was always a dog lover, but since my fall and shattered wrists, I could not handle the dogs. So I had to work with the cats, and became a cat lover as well. Not saying I didn't love animals all the same, but I had always leaned more towards dogs. Until I was forced to love the cats (and kittens). (No Force was really needed) :)

[maximoiglesias]

Here is my stuff,
Sony STR-DE475 A/V reciever
LG DV-7942 DVD player
Technics SB-LX70 front speakers
Sony SS-CN550 center channel
Coral Monitors surround
Pyle sub woofer
Sharp 32" TV
This in my "listening room" which actually is my son's bedroom.
This HT system in this room sounds so good that it is very hard to change any of the components (I want Yamahas NS-555 fronts)

LG LH-T250 HTiB
Toshiba 32" TV
In my bedroom

Pictures to be sent later
D

[Spiffyfast]

Here is my stuff,
Sony STR-DE475 A/V reciever
LG DV-7942 DVD player
Technics SB-LX70 front speakers
Sony SS-CN550 center channel
Coral Monitors surround
Pyle sub woofer
Sharp 32" TV
This in my "listening room" which actually is my son's bedroom.
This HT system in this room sounds so good that it is very hard to change any of the components (I want Yamahas NS-555 fronts)

LG LH-T250 HTiB
Toshiba 32" TV
In my bedroom

Pictures to be sent later
D

Sounds like a good little system, but you know its tempting to upgrade :)

[maximoiglesias]

Tempting yes.
Thats why I am thinking on the Yamahas.
Maybe another reciever on christmas...................

[JES14]

System info in sig. I will post a pic later...

[maximoiglesias]

Reciever Sony STR-DE475
CD player Sony CDP-211
DVD player LG DVD-7911N
VHS Panasonic PV-9400
XBox
Front Technics SB-LX70
Center Sony SS-CN550
Surround Coral EX-101 monitors
Sub Pyle passive 10" (home made)

[Tubes4Life]

The MC-30 amps came from my grandpa, all original telefunkens in the preamp circuitry, but I replaced the outputs with J&J's. These fantastic beauties sound better than any setup I have heard. Quite amazing for being 50+ years old with no restoration except for some tubes! A fine picture I might add...

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9846/tubeampsresized4gf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Below is the throne on which they sit in all their glory!
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/2817/ampsresized0xz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Speakers I designed and built myself. The pyramid shape eliminates standing waves that cause "boominess" found in square enclosures. As you can see they are not finished; I will be putting a finish on them soon. 8" two-way bass reflex.
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/8905/spkr9se.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In the cabinet I have but a Yamaha CD changer. I will be getting an SACD player soon as well as a preamp (likely a marantz or a NAD) This isnt really a home theatre per say, but I dont know where else to put it.

[jaxvon]

Very awesome! I love old vintage gear, and old McIntosh is some of the best (THE best if you ask some). You must've gotten them with low hours, or the pre-section tubes were well made. I'm surprised you haven't had to replace them yet.

I like the speakers too. Just need a veneer now...

What kind of output are those amps rated at, just out of curiosity?

[Tubes4Life]

Very awesome! I love old vintage gear, and old McIntosh is some of the best (THE best if you ask some). You must've gotten them with low hours, or the pre-section tubes were well made. I'm surprised you haven't had to replace them yet.

I like the speakers too. Just need a veneer now...

What kind of output are those amps rated at, just out of curiosity?

They are 30 watts each, and both statements are true; my grandpa bought them in the late 50's, used them for a while, and then for some odd reason put them away. Telefunken (germany) at the time made some of the the highest quality tubes available, but today they specialize in radio broadcast devices and no longer produce tubes. Fortunately I have a box of spares, all telefunken.

[jaxvon]

Awesome. What a great heirloom.

Here's a question....does Dark Side of the Moon sound especially good through your speakers? :D

[Tubes4Life]

You have no idea... ;) But really, after listening to albums like those I notice little things in the music that I have never noticed before. Like it's breathing new life into the music I listen too. A good example is when I was listening to Wynton Marsalis, everything up to the most minute nuance was clear and present, as if he was performing in the room for me. The only other speakers I know of that are capable of such articulation in sound are Bowers & Wilkins (IMO they sound better than these, but hey, my speakers cost me $120 to build).

[maximoiglesias]

The MC-30 amps came from my grandpa, all original telefunkens in the preamp circuitry, but I replaced the outputs with J&J's. These fantastic beauties sound better than any setup I have heard. Quite amazing for being 50+ years old with no restoration except for some tubes! A fine picture I might add...

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9846/tubeampsresized4gf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Below is the throne on which they sit in all their glory!
http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/2817/ampsresized0xz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Speakers I designed and built myself. The pyramid shape eliminates standing waves that cause "boominess" found in square enclosures. As you can see they are not finished; I will be putting a finish on them soon. 8" two-way bass reflex.
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/8905/spkr9se.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

In the cabinet I have but a Yamaha CD changer. I will be getting an SACD player soon as well as a preamp (likely a marantz or a NAD) This isnt really a home theatre per say, but I dont know where else to put it.

Reminds me of one of my first audio systems.

Leak 10 power amp (10 watts p/ch) Tubes
Leak 10 pre amp Tubes
Altec Voice of the Theater speakers in the Valencia box/furniture
Thorens turntable w Shure XV-15 and Audio Technica cartridges
Pioneer cassette deck

This system sounded so natural!!!

I could not find replacement tubes for the amps in my country so I gave it
away

[krzywica]

Hey guys here are some pics of my system. I have moved since and it looks much better in my new house I will have to take more pics and post em next week when my girlfriend gets back from vacation with my camera! :D

[Audiosouse]

Denon 3805
Sony something-or-another DVD
Axiom m22ti(x2) VP100, QS4(x2), QS8(x2), EP500 .
POS JVC TV (like 10 years old)
DIY absorption panels
DIY component stand

Hey Nomas, congrats on the reviewing gig. Nice to see that obsessive compulsiveness can actually get you a job!

Is that an APC UPS beside the equipment rack?

Even though you took Mr. Loft's advice and downsized your original Axiom purchase, that's still alot of speaker there! An Epic 80 set up would have been serious overkill!

[Audiosouse]

Here are photos of my HT:

Starting with front shots:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/28274b5d.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/9dc5f946.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/204cb776.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/0e1f35a3.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/9ebf5a95.jpg

...and other shots, some for details:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/d9a603fd.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/497f8f49.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/451edc5c.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/5866268f.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/mfabien/594a8cd9.jpg

Good God that SV sub is huge! And that's a big room! Any reason for letting the Energy's breathe so much, or just using the space you've got?

[krzywica]

I was thinking the same thing they are pretty far from the screen.

[markw]

...here ya go. My 5.1 system

5 year old Proscan 32" CRT.
Denon 2802 receiver
Toshiba 2805 5 disc DVD changer
6 year old Philips VHS Hi-Fi (dunno model # off the top of my head)
The following Athena Audition speakers:
AS-F1 Mains
AS-C1 Center
AS-B2 Surrounds
Velodyne 1210 Subwoofer

All tied together with non-descript cables and interconnects.

hey, it floats my boat...

Now, in the man cave/'puter room/gym I cobbled together a two channel audio/visual system out of various odds and ends, both old and new.

$188 Toshiba 27" TV (27A34)
33 year old Marantz 2270 Receiver
$88 Toshiba DVD/VHS (SD-V392SUA)
25 year old Phillips 887 Turntable w/ Shure cartridge
Teac A-400X Cassette Deck
DCM CX-21 Speakers

...you would be very, very surprised at what this miscegination sounds like.

[krzywica]

Ive got:
65" Hitachi CRT Ultravision 65s500
Yammy 5750
Samsung 931 DVD Player with DVI and Upconversion
Athena As-f2 mains
Athena As-c1 center
Athena As-b1 surrounds
Athena As-r1 rear
Klipsch Ksw-12 two subs
Panasonic VHS Player
X-box
Monster component video and speaker wire (sorry guys)

[mfabien]

I changed the position of the front speakers as a result of getting the DTS disc "Bilocation 1" and following instructions at:

http://www.bilocation.co.uk/settingup.htm

for the setup. To listen to Bilocation 1, I did position a seat some 7 feet forward to make distance from seating position to speakers all equal. This was a requirement for that specific disc in order to get sound of different kinds moving over my head or to hear the horse under me, as if I was riding on it.

I then resumed my normal sitting position but kept the front speakers where they are now because playing DTS music discs or concert DVD's with DTS sounds, the placement enhances the listening experience. Suggest readers to try this with a good concert such as done in DTS for the Eagles.

[Tom Andry]

Hey Nomas, congrats on the reviewing gig. Nice to see that obsessive compulsiveness can actually get you a job!

Is that an APC UPS beside the equipment rack?

Even though you took Mr. Loft's advice and downsized your original Axiom purchase, that's still alot of speaker there! An Epic 80 set up would have been serious overkill!

Thank you.

Good eye, yes it is. Got it from my "real" job for $30.

I absolutely agree. That sub is so much overkill it's like hunting rabbits with a bazooka. I loooooooooooooooooooooooove it! :D

[SteveS]

Denon DVD2900
Nakamichi dragon
Tascam DA-40II DAT
Sony D7 DAT Walkman
Rotel 1070 HDCD player
Rotel 991 200wattsx2 THX amp
Audio Alchemy Pro32 jitter-reducer/interpolator/rsolution enhancer
Audio Alchemy modified DDE 3.0 D/A HDCD
Audio Alchemy Power stantions 2, 3, 3 Ultra
Audio control DLC
M audio 2496 D/A
Lexicon DC-1 V4.0 DD ES/DTS ES/ THX digital pre/pro D/A
dbx 386 tube preamp/ 16,20,24-bit/44.1k,48,88.2, 96kHz A/D
Berhinger 31 band 24-bit digital EQ with AES/EBU upgrade
ADS L1290
ADS L710
B&W 602 S2
ADS CM5 center
Monster Prolink 1000 pro1000 balanced cable
MIT 330 series 2 interlink
MIT Mterminator4 speaker wire
MIT 330 Plus Interlink
Monster 1000i interlink
Mackie HR824 powered bi-amplified monitors 150watts/150watts


*still looking for that right video source!!!

[westcott]

http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/622480/PostAttachment.aspx

Not quite finished but we are getting close. More pictures on the site below.

http://community.webshots.com/user/jbwestcott

I want to thank my wife for letting me use the living room as a HT, all of the forum members here that provided great advice and resources, and all of my close friends who sweated and worked along our sides.

Your comments and input are welcome!

[Sheep]

Very Nice!

One thing, it looks like no one lives there. :rolleyes:

Sheep

[westcott]

Very Nice!

One thing, it looks like no one lives there. :rolleyes:

Sheep


Thank you!

No Kids!!!!:D

[gene]

nice setup but you should consider the following:

moving the chairs that are blocking the front speakers.
your side channels are in null of main listening position. I recommend moving them 2-3 feet behind the main listening position.
you have very high ceilings, wood floors and very little absorption in the room other than the chairs. I recommend a throw rug, some room treatment on the walls (first, second reflection points, wall behind main speakers, and diffusion for the surrounds).
your equipment is facing opposite of your seating orientation. how are you accessing it via remote and/or visual confirmation? or am I missing the room orientation?

[westcott]

nice setup but you should consider the following:

moving the chairs that are blocking the front speakers.
your side channels are in null of main listening position. I recommend moving them 2-3 feet behind the main listening position.
you have very high ceilings, wood floors and very little absorption in the room other than the chairs. I recommend a throw rug, some room treatment on the walls (first, second reflection points, wall behind main speakers, and diffusion for the surrounds).
your equipment is facing opposite of your seating orientation. how are you accessing it via remote and/or visual confirmation? or am I missing the room orientation?

The couch, loveseat and chairs all have removable arms, backs and cushions.
This keep them from blocking the speakers when I am doing some serious listening and the chairs were placed there so they could be moved if necessary.

The speakers are placed where dipoles are supposed to be placed on a 5.1 system although a little high due to the window being in the way (for primary listening position), these are not direct radiating speakers and use Klipsch's Wide Dispersion Technology.

The room is not finished yet and I do have plans to work on the acoustics. The study doors on the right will be addressed first and an area rug is being made as we speak. Since this is not a dedicated home theater, some compromises will have to made when adding acoustical treatments. I am working on designs for some helmholtz radiators but it will take some time to design and built them for the 250 to 350 MHz range where my room has frequency overlaps. Remember this is a His and Her room and not a dedicated home theater. One can only get away with so much acoustical treatment before the WAF comes into play.

Wood floors are not as reflective as many people think and most recording studios demand wood floors. I floated\isolated the floor so it is far more acoustically beneficial than most any other floor. On the flip side, rugs are not as absorbative as people would like to believe either unless you have 4 inch shag!!!

The AV credenza is behind the couch so I use a Harmony 688 with a Next Generation Radio Frequency system (see signature). I can control the AV components, the lights, and the upper hurricane shutters from anywhere on the property with one push of the button!!!!!

[rollinrocker]

denon avr-3803
denon dvd-1600
rotel rmb-1095
monster avs-2000
monster avs-3500mkii
rotel rp-2500 turntable
def tech bp7001sc fronts
def tech clr 3000 center
def tech bpvx surrounds
def tech studio monitor 450 rears
def tech supercube reference subs (2)
sunfire mkii sub
toshiba 57hx81 tv



to steal a line from steve earl

"I aint ever satisfied"

[ogle1975]

newb here. thought that i wold just jump right in. okay, so i hear a lot of big, high end names being thrown around. good to know that there are people out there who appreciate quality. like some of the others who've posted, my system seems to be stuck in a time warp. however, i as well have plans for the future.

as it stands right now (sorry, but no pics right now):
harman/kardon avr 20 - receiver (prologic anyone?)
h/k fl3800 - 5 disc changer
pioneer sq 50 - 10 band EQ
technics sl-dl5 - automatic turntable w/ grado green cartridge (vinyl rules!)
toshiba sd4800 - 1 disc dvd
samsung hifi VCR - don't know model #
b&w dm302 bookshelf - fronts
klh ? - center
sony ss-wgv8 - sub
toshiba 27" crt

okay, so it needs improvement. i know this. thinking the first thing to be changed is going to be the receiver. looking at a marantz sr5600. probably go for some new fronts after that. the dm302s sound great for bookshelf spks, but can't fill the room the way that i want/need them to. any suggestions?

[W_Harding]

Our modest set-up is about the best we can do in the limited space available. The JBL's produce a very natural sound for both music and movies The JVC amplifier has plenty of drive for these moderately efficient loudspeakers.

Equipment List:

GE 27GT613 – 27” Stereo Monitor
JVC HR-DD750U – Stereo/HI-FI VCR
Philips DVD751 - DVD-V player
Chase Technologies RLC-1 – Remote Line Controller
JVC A-X7 – Stereo Integrated Amplifier
JBL HLS615 - Loudspeakers

[ogle1975]

so this weekend was my b'day. wife let me do some upgrading to our (my) system as a gift. so here's how it stands right now:

harman/kardon avr 20 - receiver (prologic anyone?)
h/k fl3800 - 5 disc changer
pioneer sq 50 - 10 band EQ
technics sl-dl5 - automatic turntable w/ grado green cartridge (vinyl rules!)
toshiba sd4800 - 1 disc dvd
samsung hifi VCR - don't know model #
polk audio r30 floorstanding - fronts (a)
b&w dm302 bookshelf - fronts (b)
polk audio csm - center
sony ss-wgv8 - sub
bose (give me grief about them later) model 141 - rear surrounds
toshiba 27" crt

okay, so it STILL needs improvement. i know this. thinking the first thing to be changed is going to be the receiver. looking at a marantz sr5500. any alternate suggestions?

[W_Harding]

Have you considered the new HK receivers? The HK units have Logic 7 that other manufacturers do not have. The Marantz has Circle Surround. It is tough to choose with so many good units available.

[Sounds Good]

heere is my very first set up...

Onkyo DS-TX777
JVC dvd player
xbox & gamecube
Energy Take series 5.1 system


it works pretty good for me... but i am wanting louder, make the neighbors down the street wet the bed..lol

here are my future plans

Outlaw Audio Model 990
Monster AVS2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Multi Disk DVD/CD Changer (200+, havent decided on a brand yet)
single disk sacd

Speakers
SC2 center
SB2 surrounds
ST4 towers

Subwoofer
SV PB12 Plus 2 sub

then after i financialy recover after that..lol i hope to get some amps... :-) and then hopefully the 1080i sets are REALLY cheep...

oh and btw this is semi temporary.. i have a room in the basement thats long and fairly narrow...perfect for my future HT

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Tansahara/IMG_3159.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Tansahara/IMG_3160.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Tansahara/IMG_3164.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Tansahara/IMG_3162.jpg

[sjsrocks]

This is my HT for now.
Mitsubishi WS-55809 HDTV
Panasonic RP-62 DVD
Lite On LVW-1105 DVD recorder
Samsung SIR-TS160 Directv receiver
JVC RX-888 a/v receiver
JBL Northridge center
Fisher STV-875 3way 15" front
Fisher STV-881 3way 12" rear
Dayton 8" 250w sub

After the New Year I will be changing the receiver and speakers to.
Marantz SR-8500
Paradigm cc-570
Paradigm studio 60s v3 front
Paradigm studio 20s v3 rear
SVS PC Ultra

[avliner]

See details, as per attached photos.
I still have some more pictures
Any comments/suggestions will be appreciated.

Cheers / Avliner

[jaxvon]

AVliner...your color scheme is...uhm..."interersting". Aside from that, the only real issue I can see would be ventilation. Unless there's a good-sized opening on the back of the cabinet, it seems like your electronics would get a bit toasty with the doors closed. You might want to do something about this (unless you leave the doors open while in use).

[avliner]

Hi Jaxvon,

thanks for your comments.

Well, I really got no problems with the "heating issue", as I always use both doors opened for good ventilation. I used to have the rack before.
I forgot to describe my gears, so here they are:

TV = JVC 34' CRT
LINE CONDITIONER = MONSTER POWERBAR 1100
RECEIVER = DENON AVR - 3805
MAIN DVD = PIONEER DV 563 - A
DVD / VCR RECORDER COMBO = LITE ON LVC 9006
CD PLAYER / RECORDER = JVC R 5000 BK
TAPE DECK / CD COMBO = TASCAM CD - A 500
DSP ( EQUALIZER) = TECHNICS SH - GE 900
MIXING CONSOLE = BEHRINGER UB - 1832 FX - PRO
TURNTABLE = DENON DP - 29F
CABLES IN GENERAL = MOST AR AND SOME MONSTERS
SPEAKERS = ALL JBL, BEING: FRONTS - ND 310 (MADE IN DENMARK)
CENTER - S CENTER
WOOFER - PB 12
SURROUNDS - S 38II
SURROUND BACK - N 28 II (MADE IN DENMARK)

Must tell you that in temrs of gears, I've only upgraded the receiver (I had a Denon 2803 before). Overall, the entire HT sounds absolutely great to me.
Room size is: 19 x 10 x 8' high.
Any more comments, just let me know, ok?

By the way, wish you a happy X'mas & healthy 2006!

Cheers / Avliner

[Matt34]

See details, as per attached photos.
I still have some more pictures
Any comments/suggestions will be appreciated.

Cheers / Avliner

"Who is going to want a lime green hatchback?" :D :D

[Armbender]

Here is my set-up due to be upgraded
ROTEL RDV-1060
RCC-1055
RSX-1056
B&W 604-S3
601-S3
LCR 600-S3
BRYSTON-4BSST
300SST
SAMSUNG HLP5685W
PSB ALPHA SUB 6
MONSTER HTS2500
HARMONY659
XBOX-360

[jaxvon]

Very nice. I love your furniture. It's stunning and fits very well with the overall look of your components.

[KeithT]

What better way to start off with my 1st post

Before remodel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/P4060607-2.jpg

Addition of plasma with my old Phase Tech PC60
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/P1011354.jpg

With Artison Portrait LCR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/IMG_0426.jpg

Speaker detail
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/IMG_0423.jpg

Christmas treatment
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/Plasma/IMG_1672.jpg

SVS PB2plus
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/PB2Ultra/P4020884.jpg

upgraded to SVS PB2Ultra(no WAF on the big black box)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/PB2Ultra/P1011219.jpg

with Gramma riser
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/PB2Ultra/P1011237.jpg

with Christmas treatment
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/IMG_2036.jpg


equipment below

[jaxvon]

Wow, that's very awesome. I'm envious!

[sdy284]

wow, nice setup!
& good god that PB2plus is huge!

[zumbo]

Man that sub is beautiful.

[KeithT]

Thanks guys!

This sub is a one of a kind, especially since SVS doesn't have these boxes
fabricated for them any longer. It also has been custom stained white oak to
match the flooring. Normally custom colors are reserved for the B4+ and no
other models, but Ron let me(one time only) pay to have this done since I
was a repeat customer.

A few have said "that's an unusual table back there", untill they get closer
and see it's some kinda speaker. When I tell them what it is everyone wants
to hear it....Then the fun begins, grins ear to ear! You shoulda saw the
expression on my grandma's face when I played the Monster's Inc. sock implosion for her....priceless......

[wlecount]

Here is what I'm currently working with. I'm more than happy considering I'm still in school.



Yamaha 770W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Ready Digital Home Theater Receiver HTR-5860BL
2 - Klipsch Synergy III 6-1/2" 2-Way Dual-Woofer Floorstanding Speaker F-2
Klipsch Synergy III 5-1/4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker C-2
psb Alpha SubSonic 1 Powered Subwoofer
Sony 27" FD Trinitron® WEGA® TVspacerKV-27FS120
JVC DVD player
A little A/V stand from wal-mart

[ht_addict]

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/Hometheater_002.jpg

[gellor]

Here is what I'm currently working with. I'm more than happy considering I'm still in school.



Yamaha 770W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Ready Digital Home Theater Receiver HTR-5860BL
2 - Klipsch Synergy III 6-1/2" 2-Way Dual-Woofer Floorstanding Speaker F-2
Klipsch Synergy III 5-1/4" 2-Way Center-Channel Speaker C-2
psb Alpha SubSonic 1 Powered Subwoofer
Sony 27" FD Trinitron® WEGA® TVspacerKV-27FS120
JVC DVD player
A little A/V stand from wal-mart


I'm loving the speaker stands!

[wlecount]

Hey I'm working with a tight budget here :). If my bed were not so darn tall I wouldn't have to use those high tech plastic containers, but for now I'm happy. I also decided last night that having a nice chair like that and not using it is a waste. So I took it and moved it across the room and now I have a nice chair along with my bed to watch TV from.

[gellor]

Hey I'm working with a tight budget here :). If my bed were not so darn tall I wouldn't have to use those high tech plastic containers, but for now I'm happy. I also decided last night that having a nice chair like that and not using it is a waste. So I took it and moved it across the room and now I have a nice chair along with my bed to watch TV from.

hey...I ain't knocking it...you're not the first person here to use objects (boxes) as speaker stands. :) Its definitely hard getting everything lined up right in a bedroom.

[Naves74]

hey...I ain't knocking it...you're not the first person here to use objects (boxes) as speaker stands. :) Its definitely hard getting everything lined up right in a bedroom.


Trust me your set up looks very 'profesonal'. I used to have my tv sitting on top of a laundry basket with a 1x6 between the tv and the basket so I could put my crappy bookshelfs on each side of the TV. Talk about ghetto!

[hrc51ed]

Yeah I Know, But Can't Spare Any Room, The Dining Room/table Is Back There. But I'm Still Getting Excellent Imaging From The Back. I Guess That's Where The Compromise Is As Far As This Room Is Concerned

[hrc51ed]

Don't you need to back those surrounds up?:confused:

Just moved over and saw pic. Disgusting
SORRY BOUT THAT, THAT'S ALL I HAD ONLINE AND I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE GOING TO ALL THE TROUBLE TAKING NEW ONES AND SENDING IT TO MY EMAIL

[Rip Van Woofer]

Then you should not have posted the picture. There are rules here.

[hrc51ed]

Then you should not have posted the picture. There are rules here.SORRY...I'LL TAKE IT OUT

[hrc51ed]

http://myspace-253.vo.llnwd.net/00408/35/28/408648253_l.jpg

[hrc51ed]

http://myspace-253.vo.llnwd.net/00408/35/28/408648253_l.jpg

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2539&d=1137107013


RECIEVER-DENON 3805
DVD PLAYER-PIONEER 588-A SACD/DVD AUDIO
LINKSYS MEDIA CENTER EXTENDER
CD PLAYER-YAMAHA CDC 685
SPEAKERS-
L/R- PARADIGM MINI MONITORS
C-PARADIGM CC 170
SL/SR-PARADIGM ATOMS
SUB-PARADIGM PW 2200
MONSTER REF POWER-HTS 260O
PANASONIC 52" RPLCD
ALL SPEAKER WIRES AND INTERCONNECTS, CABLES ETC. BY TRIBUTARIES

THANKS FOR EDITING THE PIC FOR ME, SAVED ME SOME TIME AND TROUBLE

BESIDES THE SL AND SR SPEAKERS, CAN I GET ANY CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM ON THE SET UP

[zumbo]

Originally Posted by zumbo
Nice!:D

Don't you need to back those surrounds up?

Yeah I Know, But Can't Spare Any Room, The Dining Room/table Is Back There. But I'm Still Getting Excellent Imaging From The Back. I Guess That's Where The Compromise Is As Far As This Room Is Concerned

[brian32672]

http://myspace-253.vo.llnwd.net/00408/35/28/408648253_l.jpg

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2539&d=1137107013


RECIEVER-DENON 3805
DVD PLAYER-PIONEER 588-A SACD/DVD AUDIO
LINKSYS MEDIA CENTER EXTENDER
CD PLAYER-YAMAHA CDC 685
SPEAKERS-
L/R- PARADIGM MINI MONITORS
C-PARADIGM CC 170
SL/SR-PARADIGM ATOMS
SUB-PARADIGM PW 2200
MONSTER REF POWER-HTS 260O
PANASONIC 52" RPLCD
ALL SPEAKER WIRES AND INTERCONNECTS, CABLES ETC. BY TRIBUTARIES

THANKS FOR EDITING THE PIC FOR ME, SAVED ME SOME TIME AND TROUBLE

BESIDES THE SL AND SR SPEAKERS, CAN I GET ANY CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM ON THE SET UP
Quite a nice setup.;)
No problem on the pic, but for future reference - this is a pretty much G rated site.
We do have young adults and children that view the site.

Anyhow, like I said looks nice.
But I agree with Zumbo, and I saw your explanation.
I would as well say that the surrounds are to close.
I am sure you are getting ok imaging from them, but it could be 95% better if spaced further back.
That certainly would hold true if more than 1 person is sitting on the couch.

[brian32672]

BESIDES THE SL AND SR SPEAKERS, CAN I GET ANY CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM ON THE SET UP
Have you tried the sub in either of the 2 corners?
Are you getting the best FR from the sub within the mains?

[hrc51ed]

Quite a nice setup.;)
No problem on the pic, but for future reference - this is a pretty much G rated site.
We do have young adults and children that view the site.

Anyhow, like I said looks nice.
But I agree with Zumbo, and I saw your explanation.
I would as well say that the surrounds are to close.
I am sure you are getting ok imaging from them, but it could be 95% better if spaced further back.
That certainly would hold true if more than 1 person is sitting on the couch.
I APPRECIATE YOUR SUGGESTIONS, IF I WERE TALENTED ENOUGH THEY WOULD GO ON THE WALLS, BUT I AM NOT GOOD WITH MY HANDS. AND FOR ME IF THEY GO ON THE WALLS, THE WIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE OUT OF SIGHT.

[hrc51ed]

Have you tried the sub in either of the 2 corners?
Are you getting the best FR from the sub within the mains?I TRIED THOSE, BUT THE BASS ENDS UP TO BOOMY/MUDDY. WHERE IT'S AT THE BASS SOUNDS WELL DEFINED, YET STILL SHAKES THE HOUSE. I HAVE THE PHASE RESPONSE SET AT ABOUT 130(0-180) THE FRONT MAINS CROSSES OVER AT ABOUT 75 HZ. AND AS FAR AS THE OTHER VIEWERS ARE CONCERNED...THEY SOL, CUZ THE SWEET SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COUCH IS MINE. BUT I DO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU GUYS ARE POINTING OUT AS FAR AS THE REARS NEEDING TO BE BACK MORE. THANKS

[zumbo]

I AM NOT GOOD WITH MY HANDS.

Are you sure?:eek:

At this point, thats an inside joke!:D

[Tee-HTF]

Hello All,

My HT is a bonus room over the garage, so it has a very iregular shape to it w/ funny roof angles. It's not the ideal room for a dedicated HT, but it's all i have to work w/ until i move into a house w/ a basement. I think the weird shape and angles helps out the sound, below is a list of my current gear, and a link to my photo albums Old HT, Pre Set-Up HT, Screen Shots and New HT (current) thx for your time.


Components
-Pre/Pro duty: Sony STR-DA4ES
-Amp: 5 Outlaw 2200 Mono Blocks 200w X 1
-Amp: Adcom GFA-545 100W X 2
-Protection: Panamax RML-200 RacMAX

Video
-TV Provider: Dish Net 510 DVR & 811 HD Tuner
-DVD Player: Sony DVP-NC555ES
-Projector: Infocus Screenplay 4805
-Screen: Carada Precision Series 88" Diagonal 1.78 to 1 (High Contrast Grey)

Speakers
-Main Speakers: Acoustic Research Hi-Res AR 9
-Center: Acoustic Research Hi-Res AR 2C
-Surrounds: Acoustic Research Hi-Res AR 17/AR Sat
-Surround Backs: Acoustic Research Hi-Res AR 5
-Subwoofers: (2) SVS 20-39 PC Plus

Remote
Sony RM-AV3000

Light Control
X-10

Cables/Wires
AR Master Series & Pro Series


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13/teehtf/P7100290.jpg

To see more pics click on the link below.

[Sheep]

Nice system Tee Hee!

How do you like dual cylinders compared to 1 (assuming you had one to start with)?

SheepStar

[Buckeyefan 1]

Tee,

Nice colors - very warm and inviting. Those angled ceilings IMO would help defract resonance to the carpeted floor quicker, and aide in better sound. The worst room for sound is a hard, square room, and yours is far from it.

Your "link below" doesn't have any pics. Can you add some?

[Tee-HTF]

Nice system Tee Hee!

How do you like dual cylinders compared to 1 (assuming you had one to start with)?

SheepStar

Thx Sheep!

I like having two vs. the one for two reasons. One my bass demands were higher do to the cubic ft (4,300) of the room, and one was not bad but i need more output. Two after shortly adding the 2nd sub i seperated them due to localization problems and insane spls! By seperating them i gained even, smoother in room responce. Getting the subs phase to play nice with each other plus the 10' drivers in my towers took a days hrs to get right but sooo worth it! So to answer your question, i love the twins.

[Tee-HTF]

Tee,

Nice colors - very warm and inviting. Those angled ceilings IMO would help defract resonance to the carpeted floor quicker, and aide in better sound. The worst room for sound is a hard, square room, and yours is far from it.

Your "link below" doesn't have any pics. Can you add some?

Thx Buck, and i thought the angles played some part in aidding the sound. I have always heard that square rooms is the worse for audio, and its best to break up the demensions if possiable for better sound.

[pappekak]

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V757
DVD: Yamaha DV-C6760 (5 disc changer)
Speakers: upgrading to Ascend 170SE (currently Pioneer HPM-700, circa 1981)
TV: looking at 32" HDTVs (currently JVC 19", circa 1992)
Wires: Sound King 12 gauge
Banana Plugs: Dayton
Stand: upgrading to Sanus NF213c (https://www.sanus.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=products/furniture/natural/NF213c.html&cart_id=519304_12559)
Surge Suppressor: Trip Lite HT10DBS

[Matt34]

Here's mine, just need to finish it off with a big screen and get the wires under control.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/importkrawler/IMG_27251.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/importkrawler/IMG_27241.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/importkrawler/IMG_27231.jpg

[djpain75]

:D
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/djpain75/Jonesing.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/djpain75/BoseRears.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/djpain75/dvdcollection.jpg

[Matt34]

That's quite the DVD collection you have there djpain75.;)

[djpain75]

tkx, im obsessed :eek:

[djpain75]

Matt, how long have you had your acoustechs? I just got my fronts Friday. Looove them. If you look in the Loudspeaker posts I have pics of what i upgraded from hehhe. Love these acoustechs. Do you love yours? I cant wait to get the center channel. I'll bet its great in movies huh?

[Matt34]

I've had mine for 2 weeks and love em so far. Actually had the center channel before any the others(Xmas gift).

[Bryce_H]

Finished the molding for the HT - now just need to buy a shade and touch-up the component closet (and of course upgrade components :D )


Components are:

Denon 3805
Pioneer DV-588A-S DVD player
Panamx 5510
Dish Network Receiver
Playstation 2
Sony VPL-400Q Front Projector
Da-lite 106" 16:9 Screen
Def Tech BP2002 (L/R)
Def Tech CRL 2002 (C)
Def Tech BPX (Sur)
Buffalo Electronic IR extender system
Lutron Grafik Eye GRX-2404

Designed and built entire HT myself. Dimentions are 15'6" by 23'

Next upgrade will be the projector to go high def

[jaxvon]

It looks great! One thing you might want to think about doing for an upgrade is a projector Hush Box. It's basically a box you build around your PJ that has its own air intake/output through the ceiling. It's great for reducing PJ noise.

[Sheep]

Finished the molding for the HT - no just need to buy a shade and toch-up the component closet (and of course upgrade components :D )


Components are:

Denon 3805
Pioneer DV-588A-S DVD player
Panamx 5510
Dish Network Receiver
Playstation 2
Sony VPL-400Q Front Projector
Da-lite 106" 16:9 Screen
Def Tech BP2002 (L/R)
Def Tech CRL 2002 (C)
Def Tech BPX (Sur)
Buffalo Electronic IR extender system
Lutron Grafik Eye GRX-2404

Designed and built entire HT myself. Dimentions are 15'6" by 23'

Next upgrade will be the projector to go high def

No subwoofer? I would think in a room that big you would need some help, regardless of your main speakers capabilities.

Looks nice! I envy you sire.

SheepStar

[majorloser]

No subwoofer? I would think in a room that big you would need some help, regardless of your main speakers capabilities.

Looks nice! I envy you sire.

SheepStar

Each tower has a 12" powered sub built in them.

[Sheep]

Each tower has a 12" powered sub built in them.

Me: "Regardless of your mains capabilities"

I know they use subwoofers, but until I see a chart or graph, I still think they could use a subwoofer. I read a review that said their bass output was not in line with their bass claims.

SheepStar

[Khellandros66]

Sheep,

I truly feel that most people would find 500w RMS 12in subs in each tower sufficient.

As for myself I plan on adding a CLR2300.

~Bob

[Bryce_H]

Sheep, currently bass is fine for me. I am planning on getting a dedicated sub in the furture (only so much I can spend at once - building the room took a chunk of the available resources). I pre-wired 4 potential locations. There are jacks at each of the mains, plus a jack on the right wall about 6 feet out, and another jack back on the riser on the left side. I have also run wire for bass shakers for the chairs into the riser.

As for the hush box. I am waiting till I get a new projector. I will build a complete noise and air tight box for the new projector once I get it. I built in a completely isolated air supply and return. There is a duct just above the projector that runs to the wetbar area (oustside the theater) with flexible vent hose that will go against the air intake of the new projector. There is then a powered exhaust (triggered by the receiver turning on) to pull the hot air out. This way I can completely isoloate the projector resulting in ZERO ambient zoise from the projector.

The room itself is very quiet with next to nil for sound penetration. Although not a room within a room (ideal). None of the walls are actually mounted to the studs. I used PAC Inc RSIC-1 clips and resilant channeling in the whole room. Plus the back wall is a staggered stud wall.

Thanks everyone - could not have done it without everyone here!

[kevlarlover]

this is my mediocare surrround sound audio system.

Sources
Ipod Nano
Sony DVP-NS775V SACD player
Denon DCD-1500 CD Player

preamp/ processing
Yamaha RX-V2090 (to be replaced by Rotel preamp in the near future)

Amplification
Rotel RB-980BX for mains
Yamaha handles center and surrounds

Speakers
B&W P4 mains
Def Tech C1 center
Boston Acustics CR77 surrounds
Cambrige Soundworks 10S sub

Room is 14' By 10'
wall treatments are wooden blinds on windows, egg crate type foam on front corners, rug on front and back walls

this is mostly funded by trying to convince people to not buy bose in the home theater department at the best buy i work at

i am open to harsh and unforgiving crticizem (spkr placement etc)

[Rocky]

there are a few things that I would like to say, the first being, please buy a proper A/V rack (They aren't that expensive) and clean up your wires, move em under the base boards ect. And why is the carpet on the wall? Do you have a TV?

[mike c]

rocky,
he said this was an "audio" only setup. check the title of his post.

Im presuming he wants the carpet to absorb some of the sound. unless it is purely aesthetics. who says he can't walk on walls too.

[kevlarlover]

an audio rack is on my to-do list of purchases, and the wires are messy i should proly hide them. but because the lights are usualy off when im listening i dont worry too much about the cosmetic stuff :p

the rugs on the wall helped to eliminate some awful reflections

and try as i might i cant walk on walls. sorry to disapoint. :(

[Rocky]

Oh, sorry about that, I didnt see the title. Maybe you should add a little TV so you can watch movies and concert DVD's as well.

[Bryce_H]

Well, replaced my old Sony with an Epson 550. Got it mounted last week and watched a couple of movies on it over the weekend. HUGE improvement over my 10 year old projector. Now once I get back from business travel I need to build that hush box :rolleyes:

[ScottMayo]

speakers:
VMPS RM/x mains
VMPS RM30 surrounds
VMPS "Larger" sub
VMPS LRC center and rear

Mains & center amp: Bryston 6BSST
Surrounds amp: Bryston 4BST
rear amp: NuForce Ref 9
sub amp: NuForce Ref 9

Pre/pro: Bryston SP 1.7

usual sources
Denon 2900 (modwright)
Squeezebox 3

in a treated, dedicated room.

:D

[ejlmoney]

Here are hyperlinks to my home theater. Thank you to all members of this forum; you were instrumental in it's design and assisting in my choice of electronics.

Please take it easy on me I did most of the work myself.

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2627/10005073bj.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005073bj.jpg)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3863/10005085yg.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005085yg.jpg)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/835/10005095qq.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005095qq.jpg)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3402/10005117rp.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005117rp.jpg)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/79/10005138oc.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005138oc.jpg)

My system is a 7.1 surround as follows:

Projector: Yamaha LPX-510
Screen: 92" Da-Lite Cinema Contour
Receiver: Yamaha RX V 2600
DVD/CD/MP3: Denon 1920
Front Channels: Energy RC70
Center Channel: Energy RC-LCR
Side Surrounds: Energy RC-R
Rear Surrounds: AIM8 One
Subwoofer: Polk PSW505
Remote: Universal MX850

Your input is always welcome!

[allengarman]

System

TV - Mitsubishi 55" HD Wide Screen
Speakers - Sapphire Audio x 5
Sub - Infinity
Receiver - Onkyo
DVD - Toshiba Progressive Scan

Lighting - Lutron remote controlled dimmer, low voltage lighting.

Room is 11.5 x 15 feet. Couch is normally located in the chair's current position. Just fooling around optimizing the chair location while my wife is away.

[DCROSS]

Arcam Avr300 A/V
Arcan DV 78 DVD PLAYER
B&w FPM5 Left And Right Fronts
B&W FPM5 Center Channel
B&w As300 SUBWOOFER
Def 6.5 Radiant Rear Surrounds
Monster Cable Power Surge Protector
Mx-850 Ir/rf Remote
Lutron Lighting System
SONY XBR1-40 LCD TV

[chicagomd]

Here are hyperlinks to my home theater. Thank you to all members of this forum; you were instrumental in it's design and assisting in my choice of electronics.

Please take it easy on me I did most of the work myself.

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2627/10005073bj.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005073bj.jpg)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3863/10005085yg.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005085yg.jpg)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/835/10005095qq.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005095qq.jpg)

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3402/10005117rp.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005117rp.jpg)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/79/10005138oc.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10005138oc.jpg)

My system is a 7.1 surround as follows:

Projector: Yamaha LPX-510
Screen: 92" Da-Lite Cinema Contour
Receiver: Yamaha RX V 2600
DVD/CD/MP3: Denon 1920
Front Channels: Energy RC70
Center Channel: Energy RC-LCR
Side Surrounds: Energy RC-R
Rear Surrounds: AIM8 One
Subwoofer: Polk PSW505
Remote: Universal MX850

Your input is always welcome!


Beautiful.

Although your dog's eyes terrify me.

[JaceTheAce]

Hey kevlarlover - how did you make your iPod Nano mount?

[Vart]

Here's my setup. Not much, but it gets the job done for now. I really need to buy a house and make a theater room. Living in a tiny apartment sucks.

TV - Sony KDF60WF655
DVD - Sony DVP-NS57P
VCR - Zenith VRA421
Cable Box/DVR - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD
Receiver - Yamaha HTR-5250
CD Player - Magnavox CDC748
Main Speakers - Wharfedale Modus One.six
Center Speaker - Wharfedale Modus Center
Surround Speakers - Sony SS-MB105
Sub - Klipsch KSW-12

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a382/vartulvi/DSC00761a.jpg

[mike c]

nice center speaker stand :)

[Vart]

nice center speaker stand :)


HeHe. Thanks. I didn't know where else to put it so I threw that stand together from a couple pipes and a 1x6 piece of pine. Not the prettiest thing, but it gets the job done.

[zildjian]

HeHe. Thanks. I didn't know where else to put it so I threw that stand together from a couple pipes and a 1x6 piece of pine. Not the prettiest thing, but it gets the job done.

Looks fine in your pic. Nice job Vart!
I too had to make my center channel stand cause my center is 60+lbs and 15" deep. Probably wouldn't fit on top of ANY new tv, especially a rear projection LCD or DLP display, nor do any center speaker stands come that big that I could find. I spent two weekends on it, it would support MY weight if it had to, and I think it matches all my Bell'O A/V stands nicely. It's fun to make something for your A/V set up & it work & look like you want it. I'd would have made all my a/v racks if I had the time.

[Vart]

Looks fine in your pic. Nice job Vart!
I too had to make my center channel stand cause my center is 60+lbs and 15" deep. Probably wouldn't fit on top of ANY new tv, especially a rear projection LCD or DLP display, nor do any center speaker stands come that big that I could find. I spent two weekends on it, it would support MY weight if it had to, and I think it matches all my Bell'O A/V stands nicely. It's fun to make something for your A/V set up & it work & look like you want it. I'd would have made all my a/v racks if I had the time.


It looks OK. It sags in the middle, and the "bases" look kind of silly. Like you I didn't want the weight, nor would it fit, on top of my TV.

Have any pics of your stand?

[zildjian]

Have any pics of your stand?

No, I don't have a digital camera, not even one on my cell phone (I must be in the dark ages...).

[MACCA350]

Vart, What do you think of those Wharfedale One-Six's?

I have 3 up the front and they've served me well.

cheers:)

[Vart]

Vart, What do you think of those Wharfedale One-Six's?

I have 3 up the front and they've served me well.

cheers:)


For the price I paid at the time, I think they are hard to beat. Good overall response. I'm not too crazy about the looks of the tweeter on top, and the grills break way too easily, but overall they are a great speaker.

[vierling]

Kinergetics Research Receiver, DTS decoder & amp´s, Marantz DVD PLayer, Vintage Pioneer Eq, Mogami & Monster Cable signals, B&W Silver Signature Speakers, B&W Sub´s, and B&W Silver cable for power signals.

[kurtgo]

As it stands now.
Infinity RSIIB's - front speakers
Infinity RS2.5's - side speakers
Infinity Kappa 7.1's - rear speakers
Paradigm ADP 450 - center channel
SVS PB12/Plus2 subwoofer
Sony KDF60XS955 HDTV
Pioneer VSX-74TXVi Receiver
Denon 2910 Universal DVD Player
Sony ES-SCD-C2000ES SACD Player
(2) Carver TFM-45's Amplifiers
JVC - HR-S2901U - SVHS
Marantz SD63 Cassette Deck
Onkyo Integra CP-1055F Turntable
Denon DP-47F Turntable
Monster Power HTS-3500 MKII Power Conditioner
Phillips TSU-7000 Remote Control
Older Mitsubishi big screen for xbox team gaming:D

[Seth=L]

Are you even able to use that door?

[Wafflesomd]

I just ordered a pair of JBL Control 1 (black), Hope they sound good.

[tlqualman]

I am still working on the room but have most of the gear that I want. Still need to get the Halo C1 processor and A51 amp. Pictures to follow as soon as i get my digital camera next week

Denon 5700 reciever (used as my processor)
McIntosh MC 126 6ch amp
Parasound Halo A21 amp
Pioneer Elite 47a universal disc player
Monster Power HTS 5100 signature series power conditioner
Montana SPX speakers (2 pair)
Montans SPC center channel
Velodyne sub
Pioneer Elite PRO730hdi 64" display

[Audiosouse]

Mains & center amp: Bryston 6BSST
Surrounds amp: Bryston 4BST
rear amp: NuForce Ref 9
sub amp: NuForce Ref 9


I think you need more power...

My 120 w receiver in a 20 x 10 ft room watching War of the Worlds (when the first pod comes up from the ground) makes my dogs run and ears ring after 10 minutes at -15 on the volume readout (there's 25 to db to go). I can't even image...

[dentman67]

TEST.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0001.jpg

[dentman67]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0008-1.jpg

[dentman67]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0004.jpg

[dentman67]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0002.jpg

[dentman67]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0023.jpg

[dentman67]

Unfinished Vifa DIY speakers .

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/dentman/000_0028.jpg

[Seth=L]

Ha, I used to have that CD burner, only does Music CDRs right?

[mazersteven]

Dentman,

What's-Up. You should start your own thread. :D :D :D

[dave1490]

i thought my mix and match system bad till i seen some others.

2 bryston 4b,s 800 watts
4 jbl,s 2402,s in a series peralle config a side
1 jbl 2445,2380 horn a side
2 10 in cerwin vegas 1 sub a side{looking for jbl 2225,s 4}
hughes ak 500 sterio expander
dbx 4 bx dynamic expander
dbx 120xp subsonic sys
lexicon mpx 200 reverb
bsr 3000 eq
monster hts 5100 stage 4
technics 60+1 cd player
technics reciever{using as a pre-amp,tuner}
2-panasonis vcr,s
technics dvd rv-32
rane ac 23 active crossover

cables
3-monster z 300 video silver
2-10gaw speaker cable plated silver
12-interconnects home made 8 strands 24gaw 99.99%silver, teflon tubing, copper foil, and a wire braid

i love silver with the jbl 2402,s the detail with the high effiency is amazing

[cassysdaddy]

I am new to home theater so here it goes...


Mitsubishi WD62527 62” LCD rear projection
Kenwood VR-507 will upgrade once I decide I want 7.1
Sony CDP (forgot #) cd player
SW 35HT sub (actually sounds great, plan to upgrade one day when i have nothing better to do with about 500.00 or so)
Sylvania dvd player - late night purchase due to other dvd player freezing up completely. (oppo on it's way)
JBL E80’s for l,r
JBL EC25 center
Klipsch SS.5’s surround
Z2 Reference Ultimate speaker cable for L, R JBL E80’s
Monster MP Pro 2000
Monster component cables (DVD & TV

[cassysdaddy]

Sorry for the poor picture.
This was a set up pieced together over the last year or so. I had no idea what I was doing. I think it isn't too bad, but I wish I would have found this site before purchasing.
I bought the kenwood receiver and a 5.1 in a box, the only thing I kept was the .1 and the receiver. The rest of the speakers were crap. I actually really enjoy the sub, it sounds great when needed. I know there are a hundred that sound better, but I'm not complaining right now.
The receiver has all the necessary imputs for the 5.1 experience and I have no real desire to upgrade as it isn't really needed. The only thing I think I want is an amp or two. (I am a noob so I may be wrong.)




Kenwood VR-507
JBL E-80's L,R
JBL EC25 C
Klipsch SS.5 Surrounds
SW-35HT
Mitsubishi 62" wd62527 proj
Monster MP Pro 2000
Z2 Reference cable for JBL E-80's
(all video cables are component from Monster as well as audio)



http://myspace-928.vo.llnwd.net/01431/82/91/1431131928_m.jpg

[Kai]

Here is my system with its' latest addition...Paradigm CC290 v.5.
The 290 replaced a 170v.4. Immediately noticed how much more clear dialogue is. It also has a much wider range than the 170 enhancing tv and movies dramatically.
LOL for about 1 day I had this speaker sitting atop my tv on the same shelf that held the 170. The shelf front rested on the tv with two legs supporting the back of the shelf to the credenza. The 290 is twice the weight of the 170 and looking at it sitting on top of the tv with all that weight supported by the tv gave me the shivers. I attached a shelf to the wall and the 290 happily sits on it. It looks more clean and I sleep well at night again hehehe.
Here is a photo.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/Kai_Winters/2-3-074.jpg

[Seth=L]

I like the shelf on the top, very nice looking system. I would recomend getting some speaker stands sometime in the future for the Monitor 3's.

[jhanley]

This is my simple family room setup.

[Seth=L]

What receiver are you using? That is a very nice looking setup, the Axioms look beautiful.:)

[jhanley]

What receiver are you using? That is a very nice looking setup, the Axioms look beautiful.:)

Thanks.
I have a Denon 1905 that I bought a while ago with some
Mirage's. I lucked out with the HG cherry on the Axiom's,
it matches the hardwood floor perfectly. As a matter of fact they look better, no flaws.

[lcdguy]

after seeing this these systems i think i need to spend more money :).

here is what i have managed to cobble together.

Sony STR-DE697 Reciever
JBL Venue Stadium Floor Standers
JBL Venue Monitor Book Shelf (for rear)
JBL Venue Voice Centre
JVC 5 disc CD Player (go salvation army)
JVC VCR (someone was throwing it out)
Apogee Tape Deck (i kept it for the dual neddle volumemeter)
Technics Turn Table
Sony Upmixing DVD Player
Custom Built HTPC/PVR
Epson Powerlite S3 Projector

The jbl's are coming later this week and are replacing my current Yamaha YSP-106 Surround speakers. my dvd player, HTPC and other digital hardware all connect using toslink.

Well there we have it. Comments are welcome :)

[Clint DeBoer]

That's a good start - Hey, it's just a hobby! (well, except for me it's my job...) lol

[mouettus]

a picture is worth a thousand words!! :P

I'll post some pics of my system soon... just got a new tv unit

[emorphien]

That's a good start - Hey, it's just a hobby! (well, except for me it's my job...) lol

I'm going to steal your job one of these days.

[~JC~]

Here is our theater. It was built by me, a rank amatuer, with help from you guys, among others. It took about a year (I have a real job!). It is primarily video. DVDs sound great, plain stereo does not do well.

Receiver Onkyo TXDS696
OPPO OPDV971H
JVC XV M567 (back up DVD)
Dish VIP622 DVR

Pure AV surge and battery backup

Marantz VP12S4
Stewart Firehawk 110"

Definitive Speakers
BP 6 fronts
C 1 center
BPX surrounds
Powerfield 1500 sub

OH, well. I have lots of pics, but have no idea what the URL of my computer is. I'm not familiar with this system. Usually, they just upload. :confused:

[~JC~]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2007.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2011.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2009.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2013.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater.jpg

The acoustic panels were DIY with lots of much appreciated help from BPape.

[~JC~]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2007.jpg
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2013.jpg

Hopefully this will work. It seems a bit coumbersome.

[mike c]

very cool JC!

btw, do you have pics of the backside of your panels?

[~JC~]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2014.jpg

The panels are 2 3/4" poplar, with a 45 bevel on the front edge. The middle strut is a french cleat. The panel is OC 703. The fabric is GOM. There are 10 of them. The entire front wall is GOM covered 703, but there are shollow false walls on the sides. The entire theater is only 14.5X18, so the back row is against the wall, hence it is 5.1.

[mike c]

thanks JC. so, you're not concerned about the exposed FG at the back of the panels? or if you don't disturb them, they won't fly around?

[~JC~]

I understand the concern, but in practice, I have not found a problem. When I dust the speaker tops, I never find any fibers. They are a bit itchy to make, though. ;) I'm not sure how the fibers are supposed to get out from behind the panels anyway. They sit flush against the wall! There is a very large base trap that is behind the back row, that goes from one side to the other. It is made of 4" poplar, and is filled with Roxul. I wanted some in the front, but the room is just too small. So the back row is for those who like bass, and the front row is for those who like a huge screen! ;) :D

[mike c]

thanks JC, helps a lot!

[Seth=L]

JC,

What is that JVC tank doing?:D

[~JC~]

The JVC is holding down the left side of the rack, so that a strong wind won't blow away the componants. Plus, someday, I might get the dancing popcorn and the "let's all go to the lobby" CD, and the JVC is a 3 CD changer, that could easily be programmed to do the pre-show, intermission, and post show!! :D You didn't think I was planning ahead, did you! ;) :cool:

[Seth=L]

The JVC is holding down the left side of the rack, so that a strong wind won't blow away the componants. Plus, someday, I might get the dancing popcorn and the "let's all go to the lobby" CD, and the JVC is a 3 CD changer, that could easily be programmed to do the pre-show, intermission, and post show!! :D You didn't think I was planning ahead, did you! ;) :cool:
I was just poking fun as a fellow "Old DVD player" owner.;) I bet mine is older than yours.:D Just currious, how much was that player new? I saw one at a Pawn Shop, but they want to much for it IMO. But if it turns out it is worth something and it has a remote it may renew my interest.:)

[~JC~]

I can't remember, and if I could, I would probably be embarrassed to say! :D If I had to guess, I would say I probably paid 450 for it new. I can't even remember how old it is. Technology changes and we get left in the dust. In 1973, my first year in college, I paid 100 for my first calculator. And it was only 4 function. Add, subtract, multiply and divide. AH yes, but the women were fine! ;) :cool:

[Seth=L]

LOL, The JVC probably came out in 2001 or maybe year or two later. Based on the price and features that would be my most educated guess without knowing the model #.:)

[~JC~]

Well, I just found one online for 349. I also found one on e-bay for .98c!! I think you are right. We moved in in 1999, so I suspect that I got that unit in 2000 or 2001. I was serious about the dancing popcorn. I doubt that any of that stuff is in HD anyway!

[~JC~]

PLEASE NOTE, IN THE PREVIOUS POST, FOR SOME REASON, IF YOU PLACE YOUR CURSOR ON hd, IT ADVERTISES SOME HITOOCHI UNIT. I DO NOT ENDORSE NOR SUPPORT THE PRACTICE OF TURNING MY POST INTO AN ADVERTISEMENT.

[Seth=L]

I bet you are right, it would be some nice comedy relief.:D If you found it in HD that would be uber cool. I got a Toshiba SD-9000 (1999), still runs strong just not with pirate material.:(

[Seth=L]

PLEASE NOTE, IN THE PREVIOUS POST, FOR SOME REASON, IF YOU PLACE YOUR CURSOR ON hd, IT ADVERTISES SOME HITOOCHI UNIT. I DO NOT ENDORSE NOR SUPPORT THE PRACTICE OF TURNING MY POST INTO AN ADVERTISEMENT.
LOL, you don't have choice, unless you want to pay the bill the advertiser pays to help keep this site running.;)

[highfihoney]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t83/jcschulzmd/Theater2014.jpg

The panels are 2 3/4" poplar, with a 45 bevel on the front edge. The middle strut is a french cleat. The panel is OC 703. The fabric is GOM. There are 10 of them. The entire front wall is GOM covered 703, but there are shollow false walls on the sides. The entire theater is only 14.5X18, so the back row is against the wall, hence it is 5.1.

JC,the stuff looks great but if you have children you may want to read up on fiberglass & the dangers associated with it.

There is very little difference between a fiberglass fiber & an asbestos fiber,fiberglass should have been banned in the USA decades ago & OSHA knows its a cancer causing agent,not good stuff to have in the house.

[jaxvon]

JC,the stuff looks great but if you have children you may want to read up on fiberglass & the dangers associated with it.

There is very little difference between a fiberglass fiber & an asbestos fiber,fiberglass should have been banned in the USA decades ago & OSHA knows its a cancer causing agent,not good stuff to have in the house.

But can it cause cancer if it's covered in a filter (read: cloth) and isn't being moved around? As I recall, you need dust from Asbestos to inhale to get cancer. As long as he isn't sawing away at the fiberglass inside and doesn't move the panels around, I don't think it should be an issue.

[mouettus]

But can it cause cancer if it's covered in a filter (read: cloth) and isn't being moved around? As I recall, you need dust from Asbestos to inhale to get cancer. As long as he isn't sawing away at the fiberglass inside and doesn't move the panels around, I don't think it should be an issue.

When I read a lot over the internet for DIY acoustic panels, I found many sites that told you to put a special fabric that air can pass thru before putting the final GOM layer for that special reason: retain the fiberglass inside. It IS a hazard.

[WmAx]

Please dispel with the empty speculations. Please provide reference to credible documents concluding that fiberglass is a cancer hazard.

-Chris

[Swerd]

Although glass wool fibers resemble asbestos fibers on a microscopic level, thats where the similarity ends. I personally find fiberglass dust extremely unpleasant, there is apparently no danger of lung cancer of any kind including mesothelioma, the rare kind of lung cancer common to asbestos workers.

Here is are some recent scientific literature and abstracts. If anyone wants copies of these papers you can get them from the National Library of Medicine (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query/static/citmatch.html) or PM me if that doesn't work for you. The bottom line is, if you want to avoid lung cancer, don't smoke. Fiberglass has little, if anything, to do with it.

Marsh, G.M., J.M. Buchanich, and A.O. Youk. (2001). Historical cohort study of US man-made vitreous fiber production workers: VI. Respiratory system cancer standardized mortality ratios adjusted for the confounding effect of cigarette smoking. J Occup Environ Med. 43:803-808.

To date, the US cohort study of man-made vitreous fiber workers has provided no consistent evidence of a relationship between man-made vitreous fiber exposure and mortality from malignant or non-malignant respiratory disease. Nevertheless, there have been small, overall excesses in respiratory system cancer (RSC) among workers from the fiberglass and rock/slag wool production plants included in the study that were unexplained by estimated worker exposures to respirable fiber or other agents present in the plants. The present investigation was designed to provide a quantitative estimate of the extent to which the overall excess in RSC mortality observed at the total cohort level among male fiberglass and rock/slag wool workers is a result of the positive confounding effects of cigarette smoking. Because cigarette-smoking data were neither available nor obtainable at the individual level for all members of the fiberglass and rock/slag wool cohorts, we used the "indirect" method to adjust RSC standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) at the group (cohort and plant) level. Our adjustment suggested that cigarette smoking accounts for all of the 7% and 24% excesses in RSC observed, respectively, for the male fiberglass and rock/slag wool cohorts in the latest mortality updates. The same conclusion was reached regardless of which of several alternative formulations were used to adjust local rate-based RSC SMRs. We found that our smoking adjustments were robust with respect to several alternative characterizations and (with the exception of one fiberglass plant) produced adjusted RSC SMRs that were lower than their unadjusted counterparts. Further, all statistically significantly elevated unadjusted SMRs were reduced to not statistically significant levels. These results reaffirm that RSC SMRs based on US and local rates must take into account the potential confounding effects of cigarette smoking. They also suggest that the use of local county mortality rate-based SMRs may not help to adjust for cigarette smoking to the degree suggested by some investigators.


Marsh, G.M., M.J. Gula, A.O. Youk, et al. (2001). Historical cohort study of US man-made vitreous fiber production workers: II. Mortality from mesothelioma. J Occup Environ Med. 43:757-766.

As part of our ongoing mortality surveillance program for the US man-made vitreous fiber (MMVF) industry, we examined mortality from malignant mesothelioma using data from our 1989 follow-up of 3478 rock/slag wool workers and our 1992 follow-up of 32,110 fiberglass workers... We conclude that the overall mortality risk from malignant mesothelioma does not seem to be elevated in the US MMVF cohort.


Marsh, G.M., A.O. Youk, R.A. Stone, et al. (2001). Historical cohort study of US man-made vitreous fiber production workers: I. 1992 fiberglass cohort follow-up: initial findings. J Occup Environ Med. 43:741-756.

This 1986 to 1992 update and expansion of an earlier historical cohort study examined the 1946 to 1992 mortality experience of 32,110 workers employed for 1 year or more during 1945 to 1978 at any of 10 US fiberglass (FG) manufacturing plants. Included are (1) a new historical exposure reconstruction for respirable glass fibers and several co-exposures (arsenic, asbestos, asphalt, epoxy, formaldehyde, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, phenolics, silica, styrene, and urea); and (2) a nested, matched case-control study of 631 respiratory system cancer (RSC) deaths in male workers during 1970 to 1992 with interview data on tobacco smoking history. Our findings to date from external comparisons based on standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) in the cohort study provide no evidence of excess mortality risk from all causes combined, all cancers combined, and non-malignant respiratory disease. Also, excluding RSC, we observed no evidence of excess mortality risk from any of the other cause-of-death categories considered....


Shannon, H., A. Muir, T. Haines, and D. Verma. (2005). Mortality and cancer incidence in Ontario glass fiber workers. Occup Med (Lond). 55:528-534.

BACKGROUND: In a previous cohort study of glass fiber manufacturing, we found a significant increase in lung cancer. This study extends the follow-up period. METHODS: We conducted a historical prospective study of 2557 men employed in producing glass wool. We obtained work histories, causes and dates of death, and date and site of cancer diagnoses. We computed standardized mortality and incidence ratios (SMR, SIR). RESULTS: The overall SMR for lung cancer was 163 (95% CI = 118-221). The SMR did not vary consistently by duration of employment and time since first employment. However, plant workers with >20 years' employment and >40 years since first exposure had an SMR for lung cancer of 282 (95% CI = 113-582). The SMR dropped with later date of first exposure, but the trend was non-significant. There was an unexpected overall increase in kidney cancer incidence. DISCUSSION: The increase in lung cancer is greater than in other cohorts of glass fiber workers. Since exposure data are lacking from the early years of the plant, we cannot state if the excess was due to glass fibers, other work exposures or other reasons.


Stone, R.A., A.O. Youk, G.M. Marsh, et al. (2001). Historical cohort study of US man-made vitreous fiber production workers: IV. Quantitative exposure-response analysis of the nested case-control study of respiratory system cancer. J Occup Environ Med. 43:779-792.

As part of the 1992 update of an historical cohort study of 32,110 workers employed for at least 1 year in any of 10 US fiberglass manufacturing plants, a nested case-control study was done in which data on tobacco smoking were obtained for 631 male case subjects with respiratory system cancer (RSC) and 570 control subjects matched on age and year of birth. In this more extensive analysis of the nested case-control data, we provide a detailed assessment of the most prominent findings from the initial report. We expand the scope of the analysis to consider quantitative measures of exposure to respirable fibers (RFib), formaldehyde (FOR), and silica (Sil) and consider these and other exposures together in the same model. We investigate the functional form of possible exposure-response relationships between RSC risk, RFib, and FOR. In addition, we address the statistical issues of collinearity, effect modification, and potential confounding by coexposures. All analyses are adjusted for smoking. Neither measure of exposure to RFib (average intensity of exposure or cumulative exposure) was statistically significantly associated with RSC risk in any of the hundreds of fractional polynomial models considered. This more extensive analysis has substantiated our initial finding of no apparent exposure-response relationship between RSC risk and either cumulative or average intensity of exposure to RFib at the levels experienced by these workers. This study provides some evidence of increased RSC risk among workers at the higher observed levels of average intensity of exposure to FOR and/or Sil. No positive associations were identified between RSC risk and any of the other exposures considered in this case-control study.


Stone, R.A., A.O. Youk, G.M. Marsh, et al. (2004). Historical cohort study of U.S. man-made vitreous fiber production workers IX: summary of 1992 mortality follow up and analysis of respiratory system cancer among female workers. J Occup Environ Med. 46:55-67.

We report the 1946-1992 mortality experience of 4008 females employed in any of 10 U.S. fiberglass manufacturing plants between 1945 and 1978 relative to external population rates... No statistically significantly elevated standardized mortality ratios were observed for all-cause mortality (930 deaths), any of the 25 nonmalignant causes considered, all malignant neoplasms (266 deaths), or any of the 27 malignant causes considered....


Youk, A.O., G.M. Marsh, R.A. Stone, et al. (2001). Historical cohort study of US man-made vitreous fiber production workers: III. Analysis of exposure-weighted measures of respirable fibers and formaldehyde in the nested case-control study of respiratory system cancer. J Occup Environ Med. 43:767-778.

The most recent findings of our nested case-control study of respiratory system cancer (RSC) among male fiberglass workers showed some evidence of elevated RSC risk associated with non-baseline levels of average intensity of exposure (AIE) to respirable fibers (RFib). When adjusted for smoking, this was not statistically significant, and no trend was apparent with increasing levels of exposure. Similar findings for RSC were noted for both cumulative exposure (***) and AIE to formaldehyde (FOR). In this reanalysis of our nested case-control study, we explored a possible exposure-response relationship between RSC and exposure to RFib or FOR using exposure weighting as an alternative characterization of exposure...

[mike c]

ok, so if a person after being exposed to FG while cutting, handling, wrapping ... how do the lungs expel the fibers that was already inhaled? does that mean they stick to the inside of the lungs?

[Swerd]

ok, so if a person after being exposed to FG while cutting, handling, wrapping ... how do the lungs expel the fibers that was already inhaled? does that mean they stick to the inside of the lungs?If it was a short-term exposure, don't worry about it. You'd be surprised at what kind of crud routinely gets in our lungs without apparent harm. Next time you use fiberglass, wear a simple dust mask.

Caveat: I'm far from an expert on this particular subject. I know a lot about other types of cancer, and I can look up and read the literature, as I did here. If you think you have a lung problem because of fiberglass dust, have your doctor refer you to a pulmonologist.

[~JC~]

Thanks Swerd. I appreciate a voice of reason among the PC crowd. I think the FG panels will be just fine. I'm not afraid of the boogeyman either. While I appreciate the scientific approach to FG exposure, the common sense that fibers aren't going to magically escape tha panel was a good point too. Plus, all of the walls in my entire house (and every house I have ever lived in for 50+yrs) are filled with fiberglass insulation. I think we are probably OK. ;)

[VERTIGGO]

I'm brand new to the forums, and I'm not very educated on the subject, but I've learned some things over the years from experience. As you can see I'm mainly a PC gamer, but I've been quite satisfied with the Creative X-Fi "experience" and movies look great on a sharp LCD! I've got a larger LCD and an X-box HD-DVD drive on the way. I'm looking to improve my setup (mainly in the speaker dept.) but I live in a barracks room in Japan, so I've been somewhat limited by space and convenience. Well, here's some pics:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/vertiggo/New%20Build/P3260134.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c16/vertiggo/New%20Build/P3260132.jpg

[myhdht]

here we go;http://community.webshots.com/user/myhdht?vhost=community

[mischa316]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/mischa316/102_0038.jpg

On the left side is my EQ, HD-A1, & Panasonic 5.1 Surround w/ 5 disk dvd player, The tv is a Philips 42" Plasma w/ Ambilight, then on the Right is my Cable Box & PS3!!
Mischa.

[Seth=L]

We can see your hobby is focused on the video part. Blu-ray, HD DVD, Plasma display.:)

[mfabien]

Following post # 40, in this thread, I just added new leather recliners to view HD and to listen to music:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9518/240607003smallpv9.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=240607003smallpv9.jpg)

[dukedallas]

Project build begin date 11/03/2003 - Opening Night 1/26/2007

I began thinking of my theater build project years before I was even was married or owned a home. Mentioning this, I began to purchase High-End speakers and a few components here and there knowing I would use them in the future in my theater. I started with speakers because the technology doesn't drastically change like electronics do every other year in general. Then a power cleaner (Monster Power 5000)

So my wife and I found our home, only the foundation had been poured, right away I was eyeing up the basement as my domain. :-)

So the house was built, and the wife had no interest in the basement or what i did with it, as long as it was useable.

Well here and there I would purchase a piece of equipment as our budget allowed, finally the first steps of the build which I was looking forward to.

I purchased some home design software and created the basement design. I wanted 3 rooms, a childrens playroom, a gameroom, and a theater!
the software was a great help in the early stages becasue I was able to put dimensions of the rooms in and do virtual walk throughs, really cool!!! It inspired me even more.
In my research I ran into a great webiste where a really nice guy designed his theater and had many of the same ideas which I had thought of all along such as stadium bi-level seating. His website was awesome!!! It gave step by step design and build ideas many of which I incorporated and modified to suit my design.

So finally it was time to prep the bare cement walls, even though my basement is bone dry I wanted to know to feel secure knowing I would not have to deal with any moisture problems. I painted all the walls with killz cement sealer bought by the gallon at home depot. Once the walls were bare cement walls were preped it was time for the studs and framing and sheetrock etc..... This part of the project took me about 1.5 years, I did everything myself with help of various friends in the trades which really saved me in labor costs. In fact, the only items which I did not do myself was the electrical connections (Licensed electrician) and rugs. Everything else was done basically 8pm to midnight for about 1.5 years. Now mind you there were times where I was just burned out so I would take a few weeks off just to get away or for budgetary reasons. If you plan on taking on a project this size here are some important lessons I learned.

1) Plan, Plan plan.... Meaning, think placement of outlets wire runs, heating and cooling systems just to name a few....
2) If you find yourself getting tired, take a break from the project to revitalize yourself
3) Dont cut corners, redoing work is no fun.
4) Plan plan plan :-)

I wanted the theater to be as sound proof as possible, so I took steps to insure sound stayed in the room as much as possible. I lined the studs in the Theater room with pink thin sponge insulation using glue. This was barrier 1, next sound barrier ... I lined the bottom half of the room with carpet which further dampened the echoing effects and helped sound proofing, next I purchased 12inchX12inch acoustic foam panels and lined behind the speakers and the back wall. Finally I added a drop ceiling. All these steps make the room relatively sound proof, If a movie is on in the theater it isnt an annoyance through the rest of the house..which is great!!!!

Well attached are the pictures of the build and final product. Feel free to email me or contact me if you have any questions about equipment, design ideas or any other things I can help out with for your build. I could write a book just listing all the equipment and specifics so I will just leave it up to the reader to ask specific questions. Anyway enjoy and good luck!!!

Shop around on the internet look for bargins, you can really find some neat stuff!!!

I've had questions about the screen...well it was a "do it yourself project" bought the fabric on eBay approx $80 1.3 gain 96" X 54" built a fame for about $60 worth of materials. If any of you have been shopping for screens your looking at $600+ starting price for fixed frame screens.

SAFETY:
1 thing really never mentioned in any of the posts I have read is safety. For those people building their theaters in basements keep the following in mind. Have clearly marked EXITS in case of fire, and Extinguishers!!! Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors ($30) in key areas. Most of us building in basements share the basement with our furnace/oil burner MAKE SURE YOU BUY A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR!!! Have a exit escape plan/strategy, don't be caught off guard. You and your families lives are'nt worth a movie!

DATA:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 Carbon Monoxide Detectors - 4 smoke detectors - 2 Escape Ladders - 3 extinguishers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Room Size: Theater = W12.5 ft X L22ft X H8.5ft
Consession = W12.5 ft X L17ft x H8.5ft

Estimated build cost Actual = $25,000 with 95% DIY
Retail = $60,000 - $75,000 easy

All Klipsch Speakers (7.1 Surround) SVS Subwoofer

All compunents run off of dedicated HTPC in association with cinemar control software. Including lighting effects.

[benolium]

My 7.1
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3375.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3378.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3376.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_0802.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3380.jpg

[Seth=L]

next week, I turn 28...I'm still young

I like the last part of your signature, Alice in Chains.:D

[benolium]

I like the last part of your signature, Alice in Chains.:D


Nice catch on that one seth. AIC rocks :D:

[feffpig]

Ok, this thread one caught my eye. I do happen to be an expert on this stuff...I'm a retired CIH (look it up) and spent YEARS dealing with asbestos and fiberglass.

The fibers not only act differently on the body, they look completely different under a microscope, they break down differently (making asbestos incredibly dangerous when airborne), they go and stay airborne at different sizes and stay entrained for different lenths of time, and as a result having completely different sets of regulations addressing their safety & handling.
Asbestos is very bad for the body in almost all it's forms (there are numerous types of asbestos, some are worse than others)...but it is GREAT material industrially, almost none better.
Fiberglass is a good material industrially, but is not in the same ballpark as asbestos where health is concerned.
That said, fiberglass is classed as a serious household nuisance dust (by inhalation and skin, obviously), especially if you use it in the home interior, like in sound panels, unless you encase it in a very fine mesh fabric of some sort. I should say that among the experts, there has been debate raging for years (about 30), but studies I've read, which ceased about 10 yrs ago) fall on the side of fiberglass being more a nuisance dust...but there still is potential there for eventual serious harm discovery.
Mineral Wool is more suspect health-wise than fiberglass, and even more precautions are needed...best stay away from using that...more like asbestos in handling.

I solved that irritant and fiberglass dust issue in my HT by using a material made up north (Illinois, I think), of shredded blue jeans, treated with borax (near harmless to humans) to deter roaches and mold. It also happens to work GREAT as an acoustic damping agent. My incredibly 'live' room (I could originally snap my fingers and hear the snap echo 2-3 times) now sounds quite hushed when you walk in, and I haven't even hung wall panels yet. I only treated the front wall on either side of the screen, and covered it with a simple 1"x2" wooden frame covered in black cloth (cheap stuff). It works GREAT.
I'll be constructing 4 wall panels of the same material,
using 1"x3" wooden frames, then hanging them in the primary reflection zones...it'll be quite 'dead' then.
No fiberglass, no mineral wool, no asbestos (you'd have to be insane to go there...besides that it's been illegal since the early 70's).

My 3 cents, fwiw.

[bigbangtheory]

Components:
ATI 8500.1 Pre/Pro
ATI 3006 300 x 6 channel amp.
ATI 3004 300 x4 channel amp
Samsung HD 931 DVD player
Sony DVPCX777ES multi-disc DVD player
Monster HTS 3600 Line Conditioner
InFocus SP 7205 projector
Da-Lite High Contrast Cinema Contour Cinema Vision 54x96 screen
Scientific Atlanta HD receiver from Adelphia cable

Speakers:
JAMO D870 Front Left and Right
JAMO D8CEN Center
JAMO D8SUR 2 Surround, 2 Rear

Seating:
6 Berkline Theatre Recliners
4 barstools for late-arrivals

Acoustics:
Auralex paneling for walls, ceiling, and bass traps

Refrigerator:
Stocked with plenty of refreshing beer

Anyone near Atlanta ready to partay?

Sic 'em Dawgs! Woof Woof Woof!


I think I can speak on behalf of everyone else when I say, "that just isn't fair!"

Congrats on a fine fine system!!

[Sounds Good]

My 7.1
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3375.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3378.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3376.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_0802.jpg

http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/benolium/?action=view&current=IMG_3380.jpg

I LOVE your set up... simple and clean... awesome... and i also love your home... very contemp (again simple and clean)

PM me sometime...

[benolium]

Clean as possible. That's the whole idea. I think that I'm outgrowing these Bic's. I have a bad case of the wants:D:D:D McIntosh, B&W....I could go on forever. Thanks for the compliments!!

[ofpiste]

Although you are really never done.

Built this myself from a empty room that the previous owners used as a small gym.

My equipment list includes;

Rotel Ingegrated Video Amp
Rotel DVD
B & W 7 series speakers all around
Paradigm 12" sub
DeLite Screen
Panasonic AU900
Monster clean power
Lutron lighting system.

Theater seating by Stressless
Carpet is Silver Screen

This has been quite the journey..my first theater was a 10 person affair, but in loud colors (red suede seating, bright carpet, etc). I had a Sanyo PLV 60 with a Stewart Firehawk, which i wish i would have purchased again. Delite is nice, but not the Firehawk brightness....

I still have to do:

cloud scene and hand low voltage airplane and balloon light.

Some theater art, maybe upgrage to a 1080 projector.

[holden_stroker]

details are in my sig - pic is here :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/hsvboy11/my%20home%20stereo/Pc2.jpg

[mike08]

Can u tell me the steps to put your pics on here because i am a new member. I am now allowed to add attachments to my threads and want to show off my ht to all members.Maybe get some more advice on sp placement and so on. thanks

[croseiv]

Can u tell me the steps to put your pics on here because i am a new member. I am now allowed to add attachments to my threads and want to show off my ht to all members.Maybe get some more advice on sp placement and so on. thanks

Get an account with photobucket. Upload your photos there and then paste the link in your post here.

[Cruise Missile]

Well, Here's my little system.
We currently rent, the wife is in the USAF, so we move every few years.
I am really looking forward to living in one place for a while. Then I'll finally go dedicated...

[gweedo]

just seeing if I can post pics, if it works here is my apartment setup, next post will be my house setup..:rolleyes:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k8/tank996/av001.jpg

[Mr.M-500t]

Here is an older picture of my system. It's changing all the time. I'll take a new picture later and post it.
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/mrm500t/HPIM0602.jpg

[Seth=L]

WOW, good old Klipsch (those are the ones with the passive bass radiator correct?), Paradigm, BIC (Acoustec), Martin Logan, and a crap ton of Carver gear. You must love Carver.:D

[Mr.M-500t]

Yes I have a boat load of Carver Gear. Been in love with Carver since the mid eighties. I'll be posting a picture of the latest set-up soon.

[Mr.M-500t]

Heres some not so good pictures of my current set-up.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/mrm500t/HPIM1264.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/mrm500t/HPIM1269.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk265/mrm500t/HPIM1275.jpg

As you can tell I'm a Carver Nut Case !:D

[Seth=L]

Wait wait wait, now I am confused. Do my eyes deceive me, or is there a different woofer in the sub than there was in the first picture? What kind of subwoofer is that anyway? (the one in the center). I thought it was a Martin Logan now I am confused.:D

I do recognize the Amazing Loudspeaker when I see it, I imagine they sound fan-flippin-tastic.:D

[Mr.M-500t]

Hey Seth,
Yes your correct. The first driver was a 4 ohm 10" Dayton Titanic MK-III and now I have a 12" 8 ohm Klipsch Driver that works much better with the Velodyne VLF-1012 Amplifier. Glad you recognize the AL-III's. I love the way they sound Bi-amped through the Rane AC-22 active cross over. I have 1000 watts at their disposal.:eek:

PS,
I built the Sub Woofer myself.

[hot90gt]

Right now my television is a Sony KDS60a3000. My reciever is a Harman Kardon AVR635. My front speakers are the new Energy RC-70's. The difference between these and the previous models is that the aluminum tweeter is liquid cooled. They aren't supposed to be out yet but, the company I deal with got a few sets in to demo and he sold em to me. My 4 surround speakers are the Energy C-R100's. Right now I'm using an old JBL sub but, I'm about to get 2 ESW-V10's. My center channel is the V2.0Ci. It is a beast, I've never owned a center channel that weighed 40lbs.
I'm using my PS3 as a DVD and Blu-Ray player right now and it works great. I'll get pics up later.

[Mr.M-500t]

Sounds like a nice system hot90gt.
I look forward to seeing some pictures.:cool:

[timone]

Here's my modest and still incomplete home theatre. Nothing like what you guys have, but I'm new at this so consider this as my "first attempt".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2632269920_f1fe15c7b6_b.jpg

[Adam]

Here's my modest and still incomplete home theatre. Nothing like what you guys have, but I'm new at this so consider this as my "first attempt".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2632269920_f1fe15c7b6_b.jpg

Very nice! You're being sarcastic about it being a modest system, right? :) That screen is HUGE. You are right about one thing - it is nothing like what I have. It blows mine AWAY. :D

[timone]

Adam,

That screen is only 92" diagonally. I like the size from my viewing distance although I wish I had a 110".

[Adam]

That screen is only 92" diagonally. I like the size from my viewing distance although I wish I had a 110".

Thanks for the dimensions. I think it looks good, but I agree that a slightly larger one would also look quite nice.

For reference, I was comparing it to my 27" TV. :) I plan to move up to a 46-52" screen later this year, but my room doesn't warrant anything larger.

[Tee-HTF]

Here's my modest and still incomplete home theatre. Nothing like what you guys have, but I'm new at this so consider this as my "first attempt".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2632269920_f1fe15c7b6_b.jpg

Very, very nice!

However if i may make a sugestion for better PQ, i would paint the white peice of the ceiling in the middle of the screen. The white surface reflects light back at the screen causing it to wash out the pic, also the flickering shadows will become distracting after a while. Any color is better than white, when i got my first pj the whole room was white. It look great but after a while i started to see the issues others brought up that white walls bring, after i painted the room the PQ went to another level. Again nice job on your room.

[timone]

Thanks for the suggestion Tee-HTF.

As it is, it is still a work in process so any great suggestion I can incorporate is greatly appreciated.

[croseiv]

Here's my modest and still incomplete home theatre. Nothing like what you guys have, but I'm new at this so consider this as my "first attempt".

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2632269920_f1fe15c7b6_b.jpg

Very nice system!

[timone]

Very nice system!

Thank you, croseiv.

[05impalaSS]

This is what I have as of now..... oh yeah strong 1st post .. I appologize for the shaky hands, im not a good picture person , I got rid of my XBOX and bought a PS3 if you noticed from the 2nd pic and last

Yamaha RX-V2400 reciever
Yamaha DV-C6760 DVD/CD Changer
JVC HR-J6009 HI/FI VCR
Polk Audio RT-i12 towers
Polk Audio CSi5 center
Polk Audio F/X i 3 surrounds
Polk Audio PSW404 sub
Samsung 32" HDTV
Monster HTS 3500 mkII line conditioner
Sony PS3
Sanus NF206 audio stand
Sanus NF213 TV stand
Monster AV and Speaker cables

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/July08022.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/July08023.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/July08013.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/June08022.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/May08043.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/ImpSS/May08042.jpg

[Seth V]

05impalaSS,

Very nice setup!:)

[Adam]

05impalaSS,

Very nice setup!:)

I concur! Nice gear, and I like the leather couch.

BTW, do the lamp shades behind the couch still have the protective plastic wrap on them? :)

[05impalaSS]

I concur! Nice gear, and I like the leather couch.

BTW, do the lamp shades behind the couch still have the protective plastic wrap on them? :)

Yeah, I have had them since 05 in Tampa and now in Korea... i guess i am just lazy about taking them off... plus i guess it keeps the dust off the fabric lol :p

[Mw`]

That's a lot of nice equipment! Do the neighbors say anything, or are you in a house?

[Stripes]

6105

6106

6107

[Adam]

Stripes, nice set-up. I especially like your choice of TV images for the pictures! How do you like your speakers? Also, what sub are you using? Thanks!

[Stripes]

Thanks Adam, I love my Era's. They are quite stunning to listen to and have a large amount of bass for such a small speaker, have my sub crossed over to 50. The sub is a Infinity PS8 and meets all my needs for the time being, one day I'll get something better and smaller, I really dont like big subs. Cheers

[BrawlingBigJim]

Here is my HT so far...still to come blackout curtains, ceiling mount, component rack in back wall etc. will update pics as I complete.

[gokou777]

Hello All,

Here is my initial setup.

Denon 2808 Ci
Def Tec ProMon 800
PS3
Sony XBR4 32"
OLD Sony 5 Disc Changer (no digital output, using RCA, the red and white)

I think I am missing a couple of important elements...the woofer and maybe a center..

anybody doing 3.1 setup? lol...

currently I felt my speaker can't reach the high note when playing Celion's power of love....

so I have looked at a couple other speakers and listened to them.

Kef IQ -1 : $327
PSB Image B15 : $317
Polk Rait 1 : $299

any other suggestions?

or maybe i just need NEW EARS.

thank for those who will comment on my posting.

[jmgonza6]

So this is my new theater, specs are in my sig. I have been posting about this for about a month and now I am only two projects away from being completely finished. I have to make acoustic panel for the doors which are full lite doors and as you can see from the picture I need to frame out my screen. So check these out and let me know what is done right and what needs to change. I just wrote up how much I love these speakers and have had them for quite a while and for the first time I played some music and really just sat and critiqued my speakers and how they were bringing the music ALIVE. I was listening to Tchaikovsky Marche Slave which really had every piece of my equipment playing at its peak. I found myself listening to it louder than I listen to movies, around -14db instead of -20db, and to my surprise they had lots of headroom. I havent gone past -20db because I felt like that was there peak anything after that would begin to roll off and get anoying to my ears. Any enjoy the pictures. Im loving this set-up. Cheers

Joe


http://flickr.com/photos/26350585@N03/2849166051/in/photostream/

http://flickr.com/photos/26350585@N03/2850000362/

http://flickr.com/photos/26350585@N03/2849999374/

http://flickr.com/photos/26350585@N03/2849998910/in/photostream/

http://flickr.com/photos/26350585@N03/2849998434/in/photostream/

[gs274]

My humble MBR setup. The nice blank spot in the corner will be filled in, around xmas, with a Hsu VTF-1 (a gift from my wife).

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/gs274/IMG_0003-1.jpg

[Adam]

My humble MBR setup. The nice blank spot in the corner will be filled in, around xmas, with a Hsu VTF-1 (a gift from my wife).

Nice! I wish that my main system was that "humble." :) I'll bet that you get a lot of enjoyment out of that. So, how bad are you bugging her to get your present early? :D

[gs274]

So, how bad are you bugging her to get your present early? :D

I would never do that. ;)

[perkey84]

Show me what you got:


LCD-TV-- Samsung 40'' 650 model ''touch of color''

Reciever--Onkyo TX-SR606

Game Units-- PS3 & Wii

Surround Speakers-- Klipsch Synergy Quintett III

Subwoofer-- Klisch 420watt sub-10

Laptop--HP HDX 16t Premium series

HDMI-- (2) 1000 series Monster cable




Here are some pics. sorry bout the quality, they're off my phone.





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[Adam]

Nice! That desk reminds me of one that we had when I was growing up.

Are those DVD (or CD) cake boxes that you're using as stands for the Onkyo? If so, pretty innovative. They seem to give you just the right height.

[perkey84]

They're actually those lifter things that you put under your bed posts. not real classy looking but it gives me enough room to put the wii and basic cable box on the floor. thanks for the complement. any suggestions. besides get a better stand or wall mount.

[05impalaSS]

My humble MBR setup. The nice blank spot in the corner will be filled in, around xmas, with a Hsu VTF-1 (a gift from my wife).

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/gs274/IMG_0003-1.jpg

Sweet set up, how is your Marantz...