Home Theater Discussion Thread
#201
Just found out that my wife's best friend's brother does Home theater installs on the side, and can get stuff for cheaper.
I'm going to have him come in and re do everything. I'm also going to put speakers in the ceiling. Sometime in the middle of the year.
I'm going to have him come in and re do everything. I'm also going to put speakers in the ceiling. Sometime in the middle of the year.
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So with the way my living room is setup my rear surround speakers are unfortunatley 9ft up in the air. They are flush mount speakers as well so I have no way to angle them down at all. Will they actually even give me any sound up that high. They are already installed but haven't had time to watch a movie with them yet.
#203
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I think best practice is the rears are supposed to be near ear level when sitting.
#204
Ex-OEM King
They'll be fine. The rears rarely really get used and if at all, it's for filling the sound field and not anything critical. Keep the fronts and centers in the right spot and you'll be just fine.
#205
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Shit..KEF is having a big sale on Q series speakers.
Q100 bookshelf speakers are $299 / pair.
Q300 bookshelf speakers are $399 / pair
https://www.kefdirect.com/speakers/h.../q-series.html
also on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100-Book.../dp/B0047K3X1M
Q100 bookshelf speakers are $299 / pair.
Q300 bookshelf speakers are $399 / pair
https://www.kefdirect.com/speakers/h.../q-series.html
also on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100-Book.../dp/B0047K3X1M
#206
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Shit..KEF is having a big sale on Q series speakers.
Q100 bookshelf speakers are $299 / pair.
Q300 bookshelf speakers are $399 / pair
https://www.kefdirect.com/speakers/h.../q-series.html
also on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100-Book.../dp/B0047K3X1M
Q100 bookshelf speakers are $299 / pair.
Q300 bookshelf speakers are $399 / pair
https://www.kefdirect.com/speakers/h.../q-series.html
also on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q100-Book.../dp/B0047K3X1M
#207
Ex-OEM King
Just ordered a Sony 930D 65", shows up tomorrow so I'm super excited!
Also, in the market for some good and cheap bookshelf speakers. Any recommendations? Going in the bar area so audiophile quality need not apply. <$150/pr is ideal.
Also, in the market for some good and cheap bookshelf speakers. Any recommendations? Going in the bar area so audiophile quality need not apply. <$150/pr is ideal.
#208
I'm a fan of Klipsch - For my budget system I have Klipsch center/surround in the basement, Polk 12 sub and my Onkyo died a few months ago. picked up this Sony on craigslist for $100, still works perfectly for a 6-7yr old $1000 receiver. Have to hide everything of course.. Kids think its too loud.
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#209
Ex-OEM King
^ Get new kids.
I have klipsch for my surround system (front towers, center, and rears) but I don't give as many fucks about the bar area.
I have klipsch for my surround system (front towers, center, and rears) but I don't give as many fucks about the bar area.
#210
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@kids
Dad.. turn this shit down!
Okay I agree..
Dad.. turn this shit down!
Okay I agree..
#211
Shit, I've exposed my playlist, lol
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hip hop party radio!!!
#214
Team Owner
Let us know how it is. I wanted to see if this was an HDR TV and I heard this was a great setting:
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
#215
Ex-OEM King
Let us know how it is. I wanted to see if this was an HDR TV and I heard this was a great setting:
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
#216
I bought a smaller pair of Klipsch Synergy S-10 for out in the garage a couple years go, would be perfect for bar area. $130 for the pair they sound really good for the size. Found them on Newegg, gotta wait for these things to go on sale tho.
#217
Ex-OEM King
Thanks man. I'm running Klipsch reference for everything right now and love them. I wanted to spend less than that though. Found a pair on Amazon that get AWESOME reviews for ~$67 that I might give a try. I bought a mini-amp to run them along with a Chromecast Audio to allow me to stream wireless from my phone/tablet/whatever.
#218
Ex-OEM King
Gah, Worst Buy fucked up the delivery as usual so no TV yesterday. Next delivery attempt scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
#220
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I always go to store, see what I like, have them load it into truck and off.
Sir, we can deliver it for $100.. how about I give you $100 and you toss my salad in the alley.. no takers, yet.
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Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Free Candy!
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Actually it's Free PBR now..
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#227
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Hipster's don't tend to tell people about things..
because they've probably never heard about it anyways..
because they've probably never heard about it anyways..
#228
Ex-OEM King
Of course they fucked up the delivery yet again so I just called a buddy with a truck and went to the store to pick it up. Never again will I have them deliver something. Amazon FTW. Anyway, here's the result.
#229
Ex-OEM King
Let us know how it is. I wanted to see if this was an HDR TV and I heard this was a great setting:
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
Official 2016 Sony X930D Owners Thread (no price talk) - Page 30 - AVS Forum Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
#231
Ex-OEM King
Man in the high castle, streamed through TV and prime video. I need to upgrade my internets for 4K though. It barely kept up and started buffering when I used any other device.
Going to try the xbox tonight...or whenever they drop the patch to the division to make it not suck so much.
Going to try the xbox tonight...or whenever they drop the patch to the division to make it not suck so much.
#233
Ex-OEM King
What do you mean quality strength? It said streaming in 4K and my internet service definitely bogged down though I'm only at a 25mbps service. All this is over a 802.11ac 5ghz connection so the router is certainly not the choke point.
#235
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According to https://www.amazon.com/4K-UHD-TV-Res...de=10195182011
4K Ultra HD content is now also available through online streaming providers such as Amazon Video, Netflix, and YouTube. Amazon Prime members can stream movies and TV series in 4K Ultra HD at no additional cost through the Amazon Video app on 4K Ultra HD compatible Smart TVs. If you're not a Prime Member, start your free month today. Additionally, other online streaming providers such as Netflix, YouTube, and M-Go also have 4K Ultra HD content. Netflix programming currently includes hit shows such as “House of Cards,” “Breaking Bad,” and “The Black List.” Netflix recommends a steady internet connection of 25mbps or faster to stream 4K Ultra HD content. M-GO, currently limited to Samsung 4K TVs, is a streaming service starting off with a select number of titles with a plan to quickly expand. Online streaming providers aren't the only ones getting in on 4K - broadcast service providers are providing content as well. DIRECTV recently announced a 4K library of pay-per-view movies and documentaries (also currently limited to Samsung 4K TVs).
Along with streaming content, 4K Ultra HD TVs are great for people that create their own content. If you have a 4K camera or camcorder capable of capturing 4K Ultra HD, it makes sense to have a TV that is capable of displaying that footage. In today’s world, many of our digital images and videos are shot in higher resolution than we see onscreen. Imagine showing off your picture albums in four times the detail and clarity on a 4K Ultra HD TV.
So sounds like you're right at the cusp.. time to up to 100 mbps!
What can I watch in 4K Ultra HD?
With all the buzz about 4K Ultra HD, you may have heard that even though the hardware is here, 4K Ultra HD content is still hard to come by. There is no formalized broadcast standard yet for delivery of 4K Ultra HD to the home, and no 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players and discs (expected to be available late 2015). However, content is available today and growing steadily. Sony released a 4K Ultra HD Media Player which comes preloaded with 4K content that can be viewed using Sony 4K TVs. Samsung also has a 4K Ultra HD Video Packthat can be viewed using Samsung 4K TVs.4K Ultra HD content is now also available through online streaming providers such as Amazon Video, Netflix, and YouTube. Amazon Prime members can stream movies and TV series in 4K Ultra HD at no additional cost through the Amazon Video app on 4K Ultra HD compatible Smart TVs. If you're not a Prime Member, start your free month today. Additionally, other online streaming providers such as Netflix, YouTube, and M-Go also have 4K Ultra HD content. Netflix programming currently includes hit shows such as “House of Cards,” “Breaking Bad,” and “The Black List.” Netflix recommends a steady internet connection of 25mbps or faster to stream 4K Ultra HD content. M-GO, currently limited to Samsung 4K TVs, is a streaming service starting off with a select number of titles with a plan to quickly expand. Online streaming providers aren't the only ones getting in on 4K - broadcast service providers are providing content as well. DIRECTV recently announced a 4K library of pay-per-view movies and documentaries (also currently limited to Samsung 4K TVs).
Along with streaming content, 4K Ultra HD TVs are great for people that create their own content. If you have a 4K camera or camcorder capable of capturing 4K Ultra HD, it makes sense to have a TV that is capable of displaying that footage. In today’s world, many of our digital images and videos are shot in higher resolution than we see onscreen. Imagine showing off your picture albums in four times the detail and clarity on a 4K Ultra HD TV.
#237
Ex-OEM King
At this point I'm probably going to drop Netflix for a while because we don't watch it much. Will wait for some more of the Netflix content I'm also not going to pay them an extra few bucks for 4K content, they should provide that for free like Amazon does and I imagine they will soon. Probably going to get a Roku box to stream other stuff but the apps available for android TV will basically keep you up to speed on whatever TV shows you want for free though not in 4K. I'm excited for and hoping that the grand tour is broadcast in 4K HDR.
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#239
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At this point I'm probably going to drop Netflix for a while because we don't watch it much. Will wait for some more of the Netflix content I'm also not going to pay them an extra few bucks for 4K content, they should provide that for free like Amazon does and I imagine they will soon. Probably going to get a Roku box to stream other stuff but the apps available for android TV will basically keep you up to speed on whatever TV shows you want for free though not in 4K. I'm excited for and hoping that the grand tour is broadcast in 4K HDR.
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#240
Suzuka Master
There are many more factors that go into it than simply the rated performance of a router. For one, you should hard wire your gear and not rely on wifi, even on a 5GHz connection (which has very narrow range). Yes, you should upgrade your ISP service to faster service, but don't automatically overlook the router. I have seen some routers with some of the highest claimed speeds and performance completely take down client systems due to some wonky processing or some other things going on inside. We don't even use any commercial grade routers on any of our systems because we have seen some erratic behaviors before. Not saying your router is an issue, just don't automatically overlook it as an issue.