My Pimp'n system

[MatthewB.]

Okay have never posted my pics on this fine forum (but for those who know me over at Sound and Vision, you have probably seen these pics before. Okay first off I upgarde every few months or so and have been to lazy to update the pics so I will indicate any changes from the picture posted, but you get the gist of my three systems.

First off is the Main great room system.

This has the Pioneer Elite HD620 (58" RPTV), Onkyo 805, PS3, HD-A2 (HD-DVD), Oppos DVD player, H/K Citation amp, H/K 2200 amp, B&K amp (not shown was upgraded last month), Monster (I know already) 3600 surge protection and AVS2000 (hey I got two for 299.00/ea so I had to buy em) Monster battery backup (on top of TV) and Directv HD box. Mains are DefTech BP7001sc, center is Deftech CLR2002

Here's the SVS NSD12/2, the DefTech Mythos gems are now behind the main seat (next to sub - it's an odd shaped room) being powered by Adcom 535 amp and the polk 6700's (all six of em) have all been removed. Where the Gems were are now DefTech Studio Monitor 450's being powered by the B&K amp (no recent pics of amp or 450's sorry).

 

[MatthewB.]

Here is the Master bedroom system (some old pics to show gear, some more recent)

This system has the Samsung 42" plasma, Denon 3808ci, Kenwood six channel amp (unning center and four surrounds) Sony 350 Bluray, HD-A3 (HD-DVD) Pioneer Laserdisc player (yes I have one) Monster AVS2000 (other one I got for 299.00 on closeout) and Tripplite Isobar, Xbox, Acoustic Research Phantom 8.2 mains and AR Phantom center, APC battery backup and Directv HD-DVR

Old ent center picture to show better pic of gear.

Converted DCM sub with dual 12's. When I upgraded my SVS from ISD to NSD drivers I had these two 12" drivers and what to do with em, well I had this POS DCM sub with dual 12's in my master bedroom, so I tossed out those lousy 12"s and installed em in the DCM (perfect fit even the screw holes aligned) I had like 1mm in between drivers on the inside it was a tight fit, but works great)

Old pic of sub next to older ent center.

Rear Acoustic Research Phantom 6.2 back channel speakers (above bed)

Right side surround and Right back surround. The surround is another Phantom 8.2 (same as mains, different from 6.2 back surround)

Left side

 

[MatthewB.]

and finally my guest room/office system I built this for me for music and for my GF to watch her stupid soap operas (that and she won't touch my other two systems) when I work in my office I love the sound of the Denon and Stratas, but she can watch "Days of our Lives" or some other stupid show on her 27" TV. I kept the VCR cause she has a ton of cheesy movies on VHS (how many times can one women watch Julia Roberts movies.

Denon 4802R, AV123 Strata Minis, Dirctv (non HD box), cheapie Emerson DVD player (hey it's my GF's), Sony Dual Tape Deck, Hitachi PRO-VCR, Two Denon 5 disc CD players. APC Voltage regulator and Tripplite isobar (behind unit)

My dog Bear (Norwegian Elkshound) loves everyone and everything

My Border Collie "Oreo" who hates every living person and wants to kill everything but me and my GF.

 

[MatthewB.]

And here are some bonus (older pics) of the great room system and angles.

 

[Ito]

:O
holy crap, that's a lot of systems going on there.... I really like the look of those AR speakers, too.

 

[jamie2112]

Well the tv is too small in the main room, your rack is way too tall and cool and the surround speakers for every chair is really ...............damn it I am jealous....looks great man nice job. Very ht/musical house ya got there for sure.Awesome job

 

[TheFactor]

wow very nice !!!

 

[krzywica]

Sweet setup man. You sure do have a LOT of gear there.

 

[strube]

Nice looking systems! It seems your GF isn't the boss when it comes to your gear. I recently received the "I don't want speakers everywhere!!!!" statement when discussing myself and my fiancee's future together and had a miniature breakdown .

That second dog looks kind of evil, like devour-my-soul evil ...

 

[Alex2507]

Matthew,

When I grow up I want to be just like you.

"I don't want speakers everywhere!!!!"

Strube,

When you grow up you will be just like me.
Divorced.

Slip out the back Jack. Just drop off the key Lee.

RUN!!!

 

[Tomorrow]

Thanks for sharing the pics, Matthew. I think we're all a little jealous. Getting one nice system is challenging enough. THREE?! Drool time.

Nice. Congrats.

 

[MatthewB.]

Thanks for all the compliments guys (I appreciate em). Actually the GF loves all the systems. She comes from a very poor family and family only had one 24" TV, she loves teh fact that she can DVR her shows in the guest room and not bother me when I watch something else.

Ito, I actually got a great deal on the AR's. One day a year ago I walked into a pawn shop and they had the AR mains and a smaller center (now in closet) for sale at 30.00/ea I talked em down to 75.00 for all three (these retailed for 1,300/pr. So i got em, I am a frequent member at S&V Forums and another friend/member heard about my AR's and he said he upgraded to B&W speakers and had another pair of AR 8.2's and stands which he sent me and refused any money. Then a few months ago, i was back in the same pawn shop and thy had the larger center and the two back channel speakers, I got all three for 75.00. So I basically got a 4,000 system for 150.00

 

[MatthewB.]

Strube, you have no idea how evil this border collie is to anyone she doesn't know. We have to have her sedated just to get her groomed or visit the vet for yearly shots, cause she tries to kill anyone or anything. But with me and my GF she thinks she's a queen who needs to be pampered. She craves belly rubs and grunts when you try and shove her over to get some bed space. (It cracks me up) and everyday when I come home, she jumps on the bed, rolls over and while I rub her belly, she makes these hilarious half bark half moaning sounds. (As you can tell I love dogs). I literally feel sorry for anybody who woudl try and break into my house, because one dog would give them kisses, while the other one would tear them to shreds.

 

[Porschetech]

wow......thats a lot of equipment

 

[strube]

Strube, you have no idea how evil this border collie is to anyone she doesn't know. We have to have her sedated just to get her groomed or visit the vet for yearly shots, cause she tries to kill anyone or anything. But with me and my GF she thinks she's a queen who needs to be pampered. She craves belly rubs and grunts when you try and shove her over to get some bed space. (It cracks me up) and everyday when I come home, she jumps on the bed, rolls over and while I rub her belly, she makes these hilarious half bark half moaning sounds. (As you can tell I love dogs). I literally feel sorry for anybody who woudl try and break into my house, because one dog would give them kisses, while the other one would tear them to shreds.

Yeah I am used to the friendly dog types, take a look at the last pic on my system thread .

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52183

 

[MatthewB.]

Yeah Strube I am actually quite jealous of your system, I was the one who commented that it looks like your dog gets premier seating in that beauty of a HT. I still want your Rotel and projector BTW.

 

[strube]

Yeah Strube I am actually quite jealous of your system, I was the one who commented that it looks like your dog gets premier seating in that beauty of a HT. I still want your Rotel and projector BTW.

Ah yes, that you were. Sorry, I have the memory of a really old goldfish .

Who knows, I might be selling the projector in a few months - I am probably moving and might not have a place for a dedicated HT . I think I will be keeping the Rotel indefinitely though, I pretty much love it. I really want to pair it with a Rotel 1095 amp like ParadigmDawg just got though, except all black, like this.

 

[Bryceo]

Nice systeams