Whats in your Home Theater?
01-10-2008, 11:02 PM
#1
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Whats in your Home Theater?
Do tell!
TV:
Speakers:
Receiver:
Other
Im really looking to see what people had for speakers but figured this was more fun.
Post pictures of the setup if you have them.
TV:
Speakers:
Receiver:
Other
Im really looking to see what people had for speakers but figured this was more fun.
Post pictures of the setup if you have them.
01-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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TV: Samsung 4095 LCD Mounted on Wall
Speakers: crappy Sony satellites
Reciever: Crappy Sony 5.1 DD & DTS
Other: Xbox360 w/ HD-DVD player via HDMI
Samsung BD1200 Bluray player
Wii
Coming soon:
New Receiver: Yamaha RVX1800bl
When I move into the fiancee's condo: new speakers (possibly Energy)
Speakers: crappy Sony satellites
Reciever: Crappy Sony 5.1 DD & DTS
Other: Xbox360 w/ HD-DVD player via HDMI
Samsung BD1200 Bluray player
Wii
Coming soon:
New Receiver: Yamaha RVX1800bl
When I move into the fiancee's condo: new speakers (possibly Energy)
01-11-2008, 02:29 AM
#3
I shoot people
I've posted my system so many times, I just basically copy & paste my own post
I started off with a cheesy HTIB, and a 30" Philips CRT widescreen TV... then I swapped it for the Sammy 50"DLP... At which point I felt that the HTIB just didn't cut it... so I bought an Onkyo THX cert. A/V receiver 800 series and Polk speakers. I thought I was done... but then found out a friend of mine's boyfriend works for Sonance speakers ( www.sonance.com ) and she hooked me up with a $6k setup for about $1k!!! (7.1 with THX cert. front speakers!!) But I must admit you can find them cheap on eBay. Anyway this setup has the XBox 360 and HD-DVD, Samsung upconverting DVD player and Monster Power surge protector, it's pretty much done.... I don't think I'll do anything else with it.... for now at least.
back in may I bought a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD TV which is now in the bedroom with the PS3, but I may swap them cuz I spend more time in the living room than the bedroom... (TV/movie watching, and XBox).For the bedroom I just use one those Logitech THX 5.1 systems, it works good enough for a smaller space
back in may I bought a 46" Samsung 1080p LCD TV which is now in the bedroom with the PS3, but I may swap them cuz I spend more time in the living room than the bedroom... (TV/movie watching, and XBox).For the bedroom I just use one those Logitech THX 5.1 systems, it works good enough for a smaller space
01-11-2008, 07:55 AM
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TV: Samsung LN-T5281F LCD 1080p mounted on the wall.
Speakers: Front/Center: Paradigm Cinema 90, mounted on the wall. Sub: Paradigm 10", don't remember the model. Surround: whatever the builder put in the ceiling; some 6" round speakers.
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
Other: Xbox 360 Elite, Nintendo Gamecube, Onkyo iPod dock, Samsung BD-P1400 BluRay player, Oppo 980H upconverting DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio player, SA Explorer Digital HD set top box for my HD cable. Logitech Harmony 880 to control it all.
All of the video is hooked up by HDMI except the cable (component video) and gamecube (composite video).
The speakers have never sounded as good as they do now with the Onkyo and the levels all set using the Audessey feature it has.
Speakers: Front/Center: Paradigm Cinema 90, mounted on the wall. Sub: Paradigm 10", don't remember the model. Surround: whatever the builder put in the ceiling; some 6" round speakers.
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
Other: Xbox 360 Elite, Nintendo Gamecube, Onkyo iPod dock, Samsung BD-P1400 BluRay player, Oppo 980H upconverting DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio player, SA Explorer Digital HD set top box for my HD cable. Logitech Harmony 880 to control it all.
All of the video is hooked up by HDMI except the cable (component video) and gamecube (composite video).
The speakers have never sounded as good as they do now with the Onkyo and the levels all set using the Audessey feature it has.
01-11-2008, 10:31 AM
#5
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TV: 32" Philips/Magnavox CRT
Speakers: 5.1 system consisting of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 satelities, Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS center channel, Wharfedale WH-2 surround speakers, and a Wharfedale Diamond 9 SW150 Subwoofer.
Receiver: Denon AVR-1906
Other: Denon DVD-1920 DVD/CD/SACD player
Our entertainment center doesn't fit larger flat panel displays. The largest that would fit is a 32". Waiting for the wife to approve entertainment unit replacement at which point I'll be looking for a 37" or 40" 1080p flat panel display. This setup is in our family room which isn't all that big.
Speakers: 5.1 system consisting of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 satelities, Wharfedale Diamond 9.CS center channel, Wharfedale WH-2 surround speakers, and a Wharfedale Diamond 9 SW150 Subwoofer.
Receiver: Denon AVR-1906
Other: Denon DVD-1920 DVD/CD/SACD player
Our entertainment center doesn't fit larger flat panel displays. The largest that would fit is a 32". Waiting for the wife to approve entertainment unit replacement at which point I'll be looking for a 37" or 40" 1080p flat panel display. This setup is in our family room which isn't all that big.
01-11-2008, 11:26 AM
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TV: Pioneer 5080
Speakers: Front, Infinity IL50s; center, Infinity IL36; rears, Infinity IL10s
Receiver: Denon 3805
Other: PS3 (Blu-ray), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD DVD), DBX DX5 (CD), Denon 910 (DVD), Belkin PF60 (power conditioner)
Speakers: Front, Infinity IL50s; center, Infinity IL36; rears, Infinity IL10s
Receiver: Denon 3805
Other: PS3 (Blu-ray), Toshiba HD-A3 (HD DVD), DBX DX5 (CD), Denon 910 (DVD), Belkin PF60 (power conditioner)
01-11-2008, 11:52 AM
#7
TV: Sony 40V2500 (40", 1080p)
Reveiver: Onkyo TX-SR604 (7.1)
Speakers: Infinity TSS-450 (5.1 speaker system)
Other: AppleTV 160gb, Philips $40 1080 upconverting DVD player and a Harmony 880 that controls everything
love the setup, wouldn't mind upgrading the receiver to an HDMI converting receiver, but that's just so I could say I only run 1 cable to my TV. Waiting on a HD-DVD/BluRay player until the industry makes a decision.
Reveiver: Onkyo TX-SR604 (7.1)
Speakers: Infinity TSS-450 (5.1 speaker system)
Other: AppleTV 160gb, Philips $40 1080 upconverting DVD player and a Harmony 880 that controls everything
love the setup, wouldn't mind upgrading the receiver to an HDMI converting receiver, but that's just so I could say I only run 1 cable to my TV. Waiting on a HD-DVD/BluRay player until the industry makes a decision.
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01-11-2008, 01:00 PM
#8
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TV: 50" Sony Grand Wega III - 720p RPLCD
Speakers: Energy Take 1.2 speakers and S10.3 sub (IIRC)
Receiver: Yamaha RXV1200
Other Upconverting DVD, HDDVR cable box, Xbox, Replay TV
Bought the system about 4 years ago, so no HDMI.
But, the DVD player is some off brand that upconverts pretty darn well. Plays just about any format, too.
Speakers: Energy Take 1.2 speakers and S10.3 sub (IIRC)
Receiver: Yamaha RXV1200
Other Upconverting DVD, HDDVR cable box, Xbox, Replay TV
Bought the system about 4 years ago, so no HDMI.
But, the DVD player is some off brand that upconverts pretty darn well. Plays just about any format, too.
01-11-2008, 01:29 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
SAMSUNG REAR PROJECTION DLP 61" INCHES HDTV 1080P includes hdmi setup
SAMSUNG 5.1 SOUND SYSTEM
6 DVD PLAYER CHANGER "reciever"
XBOX 360 W/ HD DVD PLAYER
I love my setup
SAMSUNG 5.1 SOUND SYSTEM
6 DVD PLAYER CHANGER "reciever"
XBOX 360 W/ HD DVD PLAYER
I love my setup
Last edited by WDP-Acura TL; 01-11-2008 at 01:33 PM.
01-11-2008, 01:38 PM
#11
The Creator
TV: Pioneer Elite PRO-150FD - 60" Plasma
Speakers: JM Lab (forget models)
Receiver: Denon 4308CI
Other LG BH100 Dual-Format Player, Monster Power Conditioner, SA 8300HDC, Xbox, Wii
Speakers: JM Lab (forget models)
Receiver: Denon 4308CI
Other LG BH100 Dual-Format Player, Monster Power Conditioner, SA 8300HDC, Xbox, Wii
01-11-2008, 01:45 PM
#12
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TV: Samsung 32" LNS3241DS/XAA 720P LCD
Speakers: Two Pioneer S-H253B-K Floor standing speakers
Receiver: Sony STR-DG600 5.1 Receiver
Other: Xbox 360, PS3 (DVD + Blu Ray)
It fits my needs
Speakers: Two Pioneer S-H253B-K Floor standing speakers
Receiver: Sony STR-DG600 5.1 Receiver
Other: Xbox 360, PS3 (DVD + Blu Ray)
It fits my needs
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01-11-2008, 02:33 PM
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TV: Samsung 56" 1080P DLP
Speakers: Yamaha
Reciever: Yamaha 5.1 DTS & DD
Other: PS3, Apple TV, Wii
Harmony 880 to make it all work
Speakers: Yamaha
Reciever: Yamaha 5.1 DTS & DD
Other: PS3, Apple TV, Wii
Harmony 880 to make it all work
01-11-2008, 03:04 PM
#14
Hmmm....I did my theater about 2 1/2 yrs ago, so I'm pretty vague on model numbers now.
TV: Sony 40" Bravia LCD, wall mounted.
Speakers: Athena WS Series, 3 WS-60 for fronts, 2 WS-15 surrounds (Imaging is fantastic with these speakers), Yamaha Sub.
Receiver: Yamaha, budget 5.1 reciever
Other: Xbox 360
TV: Sony 40" Bravia LCD, wall mounted.
Speakers: Athena WS Series, 3 WS-60 for fronts, 2 WS-15 surrounds (Imaging is fantastic with these speakers), Yamaha Sub.
Receiver: Yamaha, budget 5.1 reciever
Other: Xbox 360
01-11-2008, 08:05 PM
#16
Drifting
tv: vizio 42" 1080P LCD
speakers: some old pioneer speakers I got for $10 (but have plans for a DIY set)
receiver: Denon 2803
Other: My roommate has some panasonic 5 disk dvd player w/ 5.1 speaker system hooked up to the tv, and a 360. I have an N64
.....
speakers: some old pioneer speakers I got for $10 (but have plans for a DIY set)
receiver: Denon 2803
Other: My roommate has some panasonic 5 disk dvd player w/ 5.1 speaker system hooked up to the tv, and a 360. I have an N64
.....
01-11-2008, 09:55 PM
#17
TV: 50" Plasma Pioneer Elite 1140HD
Receiver: Marantz SR7002 THX Select2 Surround Receiver
Speakers: ? Still deciding (opinions welcome)
Other: Pioneer Elite AV48s Upconverting DVD (w/HDMI), Harmony 880 Remote, Furman Power Conditioners, Blu-ray in the near future
Receiver: Marantz SR7002 THX Select2 Surround Receiver
Speakers: ? Still deciding (opinions welcome)
Other: Pioneer Elite AV48s Upconverting DVD (w/HDMI), Harmony 880 Remote, Furman Power Conditioners, Blu-ray in the near future
01-11-2008, 10:02 PM
#18
I shoot people
^^^very Nice!!!
01-12-2008, 12:14 PM
#20
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TV: NEC 42XR4A 42" Plasma
Speakers:Front->2 Polk RT8 mid towers, 1 Polk CS250-S center
Speakers:Rear->2 NHT Super Zero bookshelf
Speakers:Sub->SVS 25-31 PCi
Receiver:Harman Kardon AVR 335
Other:Harmon Kardon DVD 101
Speakers:Front->2 Polk RT8 mid towers, 1 Polk CS250-S center
Speakers:Rear->2 NHT Super Zero bookshelf
Speakers:Sub->SVS 25-31 PCi
Receiver:Harman Kardon AVR 335
Other:Harmon Kardon DVD 101
01-13-2008, 02:33 PM
#21
The Creator
Originally Posted by soopa
TV: Pioneer Elite PRO-150FD - 60" Plasma
Speakers: JM Lab (forget models)
Receiver: Denon 4308CI
Other LG BH100 Dual-Format Player, Monster Power Conditioner, SA 8300HDC, Xbox, Wii
Speakers: JM Lab (forget models)
Receiver: Denon 4308CI
Other LG BH100 Dual-Format Player, Monster Power Conditioner, SA 8300HDC, Xbox, Wii
01-13-2008, 08:22 PM
#24
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tv: Samsung 61 HLT-6189S
Receiver Onkyo ST-TX875
Speakers : In ceiling Kilspsch Speakers
others PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360
Soon to come: Subwoofer and Universal remote
Receiver Onkyo ST-TX875
Speakers : In ceiling Kilspsch Speakers
others PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360
Soon to come: Subwoofer and Universal remote
01-13-2008, 08:47 PM
#26
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TV: Samsung HL-R66W/67W DLP (50")
Speaker: Yamaha YSP-1000
Others: Sony PS3, Sony PS2, Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft XBox
Speaker: Yamaha YSP-1000
Others: Sony PS3, Sony PS2, Sega Dreamcast, Microsoft XBox
01-13-2008, 08:59 PM
#27
I feel the need...
Family Room:
TV: Sony XBR4 Bravia 52" 120Hz Motion Flow
Speakers: Infinity 362, PS210 Sub, plus surrounds built into ceiling
Receiver: Harmon Kardon AVR247
Still shopping for HD DVD player, prob Blue Ray and center channel
TV: Sony XBR4 Bravia 52" 120Hz Motion Flow
Speakers: Infinity 362, PS210 Sub, plus surrounds built into ceiling
Receiver: Harmon Kardon AVR247
Still shopping for HD DVD player, prob Blue Ray and center channel
01-14-2008, 04:09 PM
#28
Not Asian
TV: Phillips 37" HDTV LCD w/Ambilight (never use it though.
)
Receiver: Denon AVR-4800
Speakers: Swan Diva 5.1, Swan Diva C3, Swan Diva 2.1. SVS PC Plus 20-39 (not hooked up due to condo neighbors wouldn't like it)
Other: Toshiba DVD player (not sure what model), Oppo HDMI switcher (highly recommend if looking for a switcher), Panamax AC Regenerator 5510. Sony ES 70 CD player.
)Receiver: Denon AVR-4800
Speakers: Swan Diva 5.1, Swan Diva C3, Swan Diva 2.1. SVS PC Plus 20-39 (not hooked up due to condo neighbors wouldn't like it)
Other: Toshiba DVD player (not sure what model), Oppo HDMI switcher (highly recommend if looking for a switcher), Panamax AC Regenerator 5510. Sony ES 70 CD player.
01-14-2008, 07:46 PM
#29
dɐɹɔ ǝɥʇ ʇɐɥʍ
TV: Sony VPL HS51a 1080p LCD front projector, screen is the wall, just over 200"
Speakers: Von Schweikert, VR4Jr MkII, in blonde maple
Integrated amp(I don't use a receiver): DK Design Group VS1 mkII
Other: Source: Exemplar modified Denon 3910 Cables: Anti Cable interconnects, Xindak FS1 speaker cables, Jena Labs Power cords and generic 50Ft HDMI cable Tweeks: Machina Dynamica Nimbus platform(under the 3910), Machina Dynamica Promethean(flag stone) under the DK, DH cones under the Nimbus, Apex couplers under the Promethean and a Wii
That's the short version, I need some new pics, I'll work on that by tomorrow.
Speakers: Von Schweikert, VR4Jr MkII, in blonde maple
Integrated amp(I don't use a receiver): DK Design Group VS1 mkII
Other: Source: Exemplar modified Denon 3910 Cables: Anti Cable interconnects, Xindak FS1 speaker cables, Jena Labs Power cords and generic 50Ft HDMI cable Tweeks: Machina Dynamica Nimbus platform(under the 3910), Machina Dynamica Promethean(flag stone) under the DK, DH cones under the Nimbus, Apex couplers under the Promethean and a Wii
That's the short version, I need some new pics, I'll work on that by tomorrow.
Last edited by iTimmy; 01-14-2008 at 07:48 PM.
01-14-2008, 08:04 PM
#30
Tv: Sony 57" 1080I Projection
Speakers: Cerwin Vega 15" floors & little CV rears/center
Receiver: Old school Yamaha DSP2092. Lists 5.1 as AC3 it's so old. But it's a tank!
CD Changer: Yamaha basic model
DVD player: Yamaha progressive scan basic model
DVD recorder: Liteon region free, record in any format
Pics:
Speakers: Cerwin Vega 15" floors & little CV rears/center
Receiver: Old school Yamaha DSP2092. Lists 5.1 as AC3 it's so old. But it's a tank!
CD Changer: Yamaha basic model
DVD player: Yamaha progressive scan basic model
DVD recorder: Liteon region free, record in any format
Pics:
01-14-2008, 09:00 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by NetEditor
Is that the one that just came out? How do you like it?
01-14-2008, 09:45 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by iTimmy
TV: Sony VPL HS51a 1080p LCD front projector, screen is the wall, just over 200"
Speakers: Von Schweikert, VR4Jr MkII, in blonde maple
Integrated amp(I don't use a receiver): DK Design Group VS1 mkII
Other: Source: Exemplar modified Denon 3910 Cables: Anti Cable interconnects, Xindak FS1 speaker cables, Jena Labs Power cords and generic 50Ft HDMI cable Tweeks: Machina Dynamica Nimbus platform(under the 3910), Machina Dynamica Promethean(flag stone) under the DK, DH cones under the Nimbus, Apex couplers under the Promethean and a Wii
That's the short version, I need some new pics, I'll work on that by tomorrow.
Speakers: Von Schweikert, VR4Jr MkII, in blonde maple
Integrated amp(I don't use a receiver): DK Design Group VS1 mkII
Other: Source: Exemplar modified Denon 3910 Cables: Anti Cable interconnects, Xindak FS1 speaker cables, Jena Labs Power cords and generic 50Ft HDMI cable Tweeks: Machina Dynamica Nimbus platform(under the 3910), Machina Dynamica Promethean(flag stone) under the DK, DH cones under the Nimbus, Apex couplers under the Promethean and a Wii
That's the short version, I need some new pics, I'll work on that by tomorrow.
The source, sitting atop its platform, with the Wii on the floor next to it:
The DK, resting on the Promethean and then a closer shot of the promethean:
The left channel:
The projector tucked out of the way on the ceiling:
My old system in my old listening room:
01-15-2008, 02:25 PM
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TV: Toshiba 57HM167 57" DLP
Speakers: Klipsch RF-52
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR605
Other: Belkin PF40 Line Conditioner, Harmony 880, PS3, Wii
Got rid of my SVS PB10-NSD subwoofer (downside of neighbors in a Condo).
Speakers: Klipsch RF-52
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR605
Other: Belkin PF40 Line Conditioner, Harmony 880, PS3, Wii
Got rid of my SVS PB10-NSD subwoofer (downside of neighbors in a Condo).
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01-15-2008, 02:26 PM
#37
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Two more:
The screen, this shots as good as I could get, I have a cheap digital camera so I couldn't do much better. I did put a standard CD case on the left speaker so you would have a sense of scale, that's the little box on the lower left corner of the screen.
Here is the system during the daytime, nothing special:
The screen, this shots as good as I could get, I have a cheap digital camera so I couldn't do much better. I did put a standard CD case on the left speaker so you would have a sense of scale, that's the little box on the lower left corner of the screen.
Here is the system during the daytime, nothing special:
01-15-2008, 06:50 PM
#38
Team Owner
Originally Posted by iTimmy
Here is the system during the daytime, nothing special:
A - You are single. I think your system has the lowest WAF (wife acceptance factor) I could ever imagine.
Q - How does that work out with the Wii having the projection? Don't you have huge shadows of the people playing the game on the wall?
01-15-2008, 08:15 PM
#39
Team Owner
Originally Posted by svtmike
A - You are single. I think your system has the lowest WAF (wife acceptance factor) I could ever imagine.
My wife would have given me an "F" and unpimped my system. I think your system is cool though. What's the spring support for the amp supposed to do?