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01-25-2009, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Erikuva' post='777051' date='Jan 25 2009, 04:22 PM
Attachment 70339
from top to bottom
LG LST-3510A HD RCVR/DVD
Cambridge Audio Azur 540D - main DVD player
Sherwood Newcastle R-965 - a beast
Philips DVP542 DVD for Divx movies
Belkin Pure AV pwer conditioner
dusty shelf for is the XBOX, we bring it downstairs for the kids sleepovers and such...
All of them are controlled by URC MX-300 remote (I recommend this remote if you need an RF remote application)
Attachment 70338
Definitive Technology Mythos 2 L/R and Mythos 3 center, Mythos Gem surrounds
HK sub
Buttkickers wired into seating powered by separate subwoofer amp has been the best "mod" for the home theater!
The depth charge scene in U571 is the best demo for the buttkickers
from top to bottom
LG LST-3510A HD RCVR/DVD
Cambridge Audio Azur 540D - main DVD player
Sherwood Newcastle R-965 - a beast
Philips DVP542 DVD for Divx movies
Belkin Pure AV pwer conditioner
dusty shelf for is the XBOX, we bring it downstairs for the kids sleepovers and such...
All of them are controlled by URC MX-300 remote (I recommend this remote if you need an RF remote application)
Attachment 70338
Definitive Technology Mythos 2 L/R and Mythos 3 center, Mythos Gem surrounds
HK sub
Buttkickers wired into seating powered by separate subwoofer amp has been the best "mod" for the home theater!
The depth charge scene in U571 is the best demo for the buttkickers
01-26-2009, 03:59 PM
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Seriously - I don't see enough folks sporting BluRay players. 
All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.
Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
01-26-2009, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='771891' date='Jan 19 2009, 03:54 PM
I thought it would be cool to post up our systems since we all seem to have good taste when it comes to cars and TV's.
Post up what you have!
My system consists of:
PS3 80gig
Xbox 360 60 gig
Antique Sound Lab AQ1003DT EL34 Tube amp
Mullard EL34 Tubes
Panasonic 42in 1080p plasma
Vandersteen 2ce Sig speakers
I have the speakers positioned to created a phantom center channel and spaced out from the walls so the tandem woofers really make a huge impact.
Ive been through lots of systems and for right now, this system is incredible. I will be adding a center channel and some rears soon but I also want to upgrade to the new Rotel Surround Receivers first.
Post up what you have!
My system consists of:
PS3 80gig
Xbox 360 60 gig
Antique Sound Lab AQ1003DT EL34 Tube amp
Mullard EL34 Tubes
Panasonic 42in 1080p plasma
Vandersteen 2ce Sig speakers
I have the speakers positioned to created a phantom center channel and spaced out from the walls so the tandem woofers really make a huge impact.
Ive been through lots of systems and for right now, this system is incredible. I will be adding a center channel and some rears soon but I also want to upgrade to the new Rotel Surround Receivers first.
01-26-2009, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='777979' date='Jan 26 2009, 07:59 PM
Seriously - I don't see enough folks sporting BluRay players. All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.
Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
01-26-2009, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='778014' date='Jan 26 2009, 06:05 PM
Is there a difference between a PS3 and a dedicated BluRay player, and which output is better, the optical out or the HDMI.
Not much, the PS3 is a great choice. It has some nice advantages too, like firmware upgradability (which some standalones lack).
HDMI and SPDIF (Optical Digital Output) is identical unless the source is DD+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD HRA, and dts-MA (or any other "lossless" digital audio), in which case the optical or digital coax connection will only carry lossy DD or DTS encodings.
Here's my old old system (I haven't even turned it on for ages). Actually, even these pictures are old, many of the components have since been upgraded.
Rack:
Voom HD player (now using DirecTV HD DVR)
Lexicon MC-8B balanced pre/pro
Bravo D1 DVD player
LiteOn DVD burner (replaced with Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player)
Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro (for tuning sub)
Crown K2, bridged (2500w into 4 ohm mono, 0.1% true THD) to power subwoofer
Panamax 4400 high amp surge suppressor
Panamax 4400 high amp surge supressor
Panamax Max5300 balanced power
Adcom GFA-7807 (600w into 4 ohm with all 7 channels driven)
Subwoofer:
Subwoofer is a SVS B4+ (four 12" high excursion woofers in a 200lb package. That sub next to it is an Atlantic Technology 370THX 15" sub, one used at Skywalker Ranch).
Projector (Dukane ImagePro 9017):
You can also see one of the two side speakers there, an Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 SE.
Screen and front:
Stewart Filmscreen 100" electric tensioned 16:9 Firehawk on 12v trigger, with THX certified microperf in bottom blackout section (the center channel speaker, Aurum Cantus MR-C, is embedded in the fireplace mantle behind it).
Aurum Cantus Music Goddess front speakers
I upgraded the electrical panel to feed the theater. There's a dedicated 30amp line going to the Adcom 7-channel amp for the 7 speakers. There's a second dedicated 30amp line going to the Crown K2 for the sub. A third 20amp line feeds the rest of the electronics.
01-27-2009, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by NobleForums' post='778125' date='Jan 27 2009, 12:10 AM
Not much, the PS3 is a great choice. It has some nice advantages too, like firmware upgradability (which some standalones lack).
HDMI and SPDIF (Optical Digital Output) is identical unless the source is DD+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD HRA, and dts-MA (or any other "lossless" digital audio), in which case the optical or digital coax connection will only carry lossy DD or DTS encodings.
Here's my old old system (I haven't even turned it on for ages). Actually, even these pictures are old, many of the components have since been upgraded.
Rack:
Voom HD player (now using DirecTV HD DVR)
Lexicon MC-8B balanced pre/pro
Bravo D1 DVD player
LiteOn DVD burner (replaced with Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player)
Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro (for tuning sub)
Crown K2, bridged (2500w into 4 ohm mono, 0.1% true THD) to power subwoofer
Panamax 4400 high amp surge suppressor
Panamax 4400 high amp surge supressor
Panamax Max5300 balanced power
Adcom GFA-7807 (600w into 4 ohm with all 7 channels driven)
Subwoofer:
Subwoofer is a SVS B4+ (four 12" high excursion woofers in a 200lb package. That sub next to it is an Atlantic Technology 370THX 15" sub, one used at Skywalker Ranch).
Projector (Dukane ImagePro 9017):
You can also see one of the two side speakers there, an Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 SE.
Screen and front:
Stewart Filmscreen 100" electric tensioned 16:9 Firehawk on 12v trigger, with THX certified microperf in bottom blackout section (the center channel speaker, Aurum Cantus MR-C, is embedded in the fireplace mantle behind it).
Aurum Cantus Music Goddess front speakers
I upgraded the electrical panel to feed the theater. There's a dedicated 30amp line going to the Adcom 7-channel amp for the 7 speakers. There's a second dedicated 30amp line going to the Crown K2 for the sub. A third 20amp line feeds the rest of the electronics.
HDMI and SPDIF (Optical Digital Output) is identical unless the source is DD+, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD HRA, and dts-MA (or any other "lossless" digital audio), in which case the optical or digital coax connection will only carry lossy DD or DTS encodings.
Here's my old old system (I haven't even turned it on for ages). Actually, even these pictures are old, many of the components have since been upgraded.
Rack:
Voom HD player (now using DirecTV HD DVR)
Lexicon MC-8B balanced pre/pro
Bravo D1 DVD player
LiteOn DVD burner (replaced with Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player)
Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro (for tuning sub)
Crown K2, bridged (2500w into 4 ohm mono, 0.1% true THD) to power subwoofer
Panamax 4400 high amp surge suppressor
Panamax 4400 high amp surge supressor
Panamax Max5300 balanced power
Adcom GFA-7807 (600w into 4 ohm with all 7 channels driven)
Subwoofer:
Subwoofer is a SVS B4+ (four 12" high excursion woofers in a 200lb package. That sub next to it is an Atlantic Technology 370THX 15" sub, one used at Skywalker Ranch).
Projector (Dukane ImagePro 9017):
You can also see one of the two side speakers there, an Aurum Cantus Leisure 2 SE.
Screen and front:
Stewart Filmscreen 100" electric tensioned 16:9 Firehawk on 12v trigger, with THX certified microperf in bottom blackout section (the center channel speaker, Aurum Cantus MR-C, is embedded in the fireplace mantle behind it).
Aurum Cantus Music Goddess front speakers
I upgraded the electrical panel to feed the theater. There's a dedicated 30amp line going to the Adcom 7-channel amp for the 7 speakers. There's a second dedicated 30amp line going to the Crown K2 for the sub. A third 20amp line feeds the rest of the electronics.
VERY nice.!!!
01-27-2009, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='777979' date='Jan 26 2009, 07:59 PM
Seriously - I don't see enough folks sporting BluRay players. All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.
Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
All this fantastic gear needs to be fed primo content.Also, periodically check with your cable or SAT operator for updated set-top-box decoders. Each newer model has (in theory) better MPEG decoders, scaling, etc...
Here is my basement line-up:
TOSHIBA 72" DLP (Calibrated)
TOSHIBA HD-XA2 HD-DVD PLAYER
SONY BDP-BX1 BLU-RAY PLAYER
X-BOX 360 (Monster Component Cable)
DISH NETWORK HD SAT. BOX
All above hooked via Monster HDMI cable into:
PIONEER ELITE 7.1 VSX-01TXH RECEIVER feeding seven BOSTON ACOUSTIC speakers & POLK AUDIO subwoofer.
PICS BELOW:
Set-up (DAMN POLE!!!)
XA-2 PLAYER:
BLU-RAY PLAYER:
PIONEER ELITE:
SPEAKERS:
GRILLE OFF:
VARIOUS POSTERS THROUGHOUT THE ROOM:
AND ONE OF THE BEST COP FLICKS EVER!
01-28-2009, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by garylewa' post='778541' date='Jan 27 2009, 01:15 PM
Here is my basement line-up:
TOSHIBA 72" DLP (Calibrated)
TOSHIBA HD-XA2 HD-DVD PLAYER
SONY BDP-BX1 BLU-RAY PLAYER
X-BOX 360 (Monster Component Cable)
DISH NETWORK HD SAT. BOX
All above hooked via Monster HDMI cable into:
PIONEER ELITE 7.1 VSX-01TXH RECEIVER feeding seven BOSTON ACOUSTIC speakers & POLK AUDIO subwoofer.
PICS BELOW:
Set-up (DAMN POLE!!!)
Attachment 70457
TOSHIBA 72" DLP (Calibrated)
TOSHIBA HD-XA2 HD-DVD PLAYER
SONY BDP-BX1 BLU-RAY PLAYER
X-BOX 360 (Monster Component Cable)
DISH NETWORK HD SAT. BOX
All above hooked via Monster HDMI cable into:
PIONEER ELITE 7.1 VSX-01TXH RECEIVER feeding seven BOSTON ACOUSTIC speakers & POLK AUDIO subwoofer.
PICS BELOW:
Set-up (DAMN POLE!!!)
Attachment 70457
niiiiice....