MaCruz's 7.2 HT setup

[MaCruz]

I think it's safe to make my own thread now that I have a decent setup. I would never thought I would be into HT, but seems like this is a new hobby for me. Sorry guys. It's nothing jaw dropping, but to me it brings the BD experience to home more enjoyable! I hope you all enjoy.

http://www.blu-ray.com/community/gal...?member=MaCruz






Here's my current setup as of August 2011
Panasonic TC-P42S2
Pioneer VSX-1021-K
Sony PS3 160 GB Slim
(2) Lava LSP10 Subs
APC H15 Power Conditioner
Energy RC-LCR (Center)
Energy RC-30 (Fronts)
Energy C-200 x 2 (Surrounds)
Energy C-100 x 2 (Rear Surrounds)
4-Pack LED Kit / Remote from ledlightkit.com
(3) 31" Sanus Speaker Stands
(14) Monoprice.com Banana Plugs Closed Screw Type [JX-74043]
(2) 16" Monster Cable RCA Sub Cable from Amazon
(2) Elemental Designs A5S-300 Subwoofer Isolation Pads


Here's my current setup as of March 2011
Panasonic TC-P42S2
Pioneer Elite VSX-30
Sony PS3 160 GB Slim
(2) Lava LSP10 Subs
APC H15 Power Conditioner
Energy RC-LCR (Center)
Energy RC-30 (Fronts)
Energy C-200 x 2 (Surrounds)
Energy C-100 x 2 (Rear Surrounds)
4-Pack LED Kit / Remote from ledlightkit.com
(3) 31" Sanus Speaker Stands
(14) Monoprice.com Banana Plugs Closed Screw Type [JX-74043]
(2) 16" Monster Cable RCA Sub Cable from Amazon
(2) Elemental Designs A5S-300 Subwoofer Isolation Pads


Old setup from March 2009 - December 2010
Marantz SR5002 AV Surround Receiver
Energy C-C100 x 1 (Center)
Energy C-200 x 2 (Fronts)
Energy C-100 x 2 (Surrounds)
Energy C-C50 x 1 (Center Channel used as rear left surround)
Energy C-100 x 1 (Used as rear right surround)
12" JBL PSW-1000 SW.
PS3 80 GB

Special Thanks to Steve who got me into this mess, and everyone at the Energy Thread who gave me great advice.

[Fors*]

Looks real good MaCruz. Energy speakers are excellent performers, and their owners usually rave about them. Can I ask about your right side surround. I believe you have it located behind you on the far right.....are you afraid of putting it next to the couch (since it is on a stand) or is it more a matter of aesthetics that prevents you from putting it there.

By the way, check out my gallery. It has changed alot since you last saw it, and perhaps it is worthy an improved rating from the last time you rated it?

[MaCruz]

Thanks again Fors!

Actually that speaker on the far right I just put there since I didn't feel like moving the desk over more. I'm thinking of rearranging the room when I have time. I'd love to put the surrounds beside me, and put the rear surrounds strictly behind, but knowing me. I'm a very clumsy person.

Overall, right now it sounds wonderful. I'm still adjusting the settings from time to time, but I do need to look into an SPL meter.

[l.turner3]

HAHAH at that M.J. Poster, i doubt thats where it actually stays all the time, oh and i see thats where you've been on your madden lost streak LOL. It' snice tho man I bet That JBL pounds hard, and your collection Nice man this reminds me i have to put up my 5.1 setup, updated awesomeness.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Thanks again Fors!

Actually that speaker on the far right I just put there since I didn't feel like moving the desk over more. I'm thinking of rearranging the room when I have time. I'd love to put the surrounds beside me, and put the rear surrounds strictly behind, but knowing me. I'm a very clumbsy person.

Overall, right now it sounds wonderful. I'm still adjusting the settings from time to time, but I do need to look into an SPL meter.

An SPL meter, like the digital one from Radio Shack, is the best $50 you'll ever spend for your audio.....very much worth it!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103667

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by l.turner3

HAHAH at that M.J. Poster, i doubt thats where it actually stays all the time, oh and i see thats where you've been on your madden lost streak LOL. It' snice tho man I bet That JBL pounds hard, and your collection Nice man this reminds me i have to put up my 5.1 setup, updated awesomeness.

Yes. That's where I play my Madden games Turner. That's where I beat you and everyone else on this board.

Originally Posted by Fors*

An SPL meter, like the digital one from Radio Shack, is the best $50 you'll ever spend for your audio.....very much worth it!

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2103667

I believe that was on sale cheaper before. Even though I have to check it out! Thanks again Fors*

[bootsy]

Nice clean setup.

[Mr. J]

Nice! Wish I had enough room for a 7.1 set-up but my couch is right against my back wall....

[Suntory_Times]

Aawww, ratings are disabled.

[crazyBLUE]

It's about time you started your own HT thread

It looks & I'll bet it sounds Great Cruz

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

Aawww, ratings are disabled.

They are? Did I turn them off, or is this for everyone?

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

It's about time you started your own HT thread

It looks & I'll bet it sounds Great Cruz

Man I want to get the Energy C-500 towers but I don't know.

[MaCruz]

Okay. I think you can rate my gallery. Now, if any of you decide to rate me under a 5. You better have a good explanation why?

Also when my lazy butt has time. I'll post some screen shots in 1080i

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Okay. I think you can rate my gallery. Now, if any of you decide to rate me under a 5. You better have a good explanation why?

Also when my lazy butt has time. I'll post some screen shots in 1080i

Hek ~ I already gave you a 10 Let me go change that

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[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Hek ~ I already gave you a 10 Let me go change that

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Hey Brent or anyone else, can you see if my gallery is disabled to ratings? I think I enabled it now.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Hey Brent or anyone else, can you see if my gallery is disabled to ratings? I think I enabled it now.

People can rate it Cruz . I was just there !

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

People can rate it Cruz . I was just there !

[pchin]

Congrat for your impressive 7.1 setup MaCruz. That's a huge HD display.

It seems like you're running out of space for your BD collection...

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

your gallery will do well I am sure Cruz

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by pchin

Congrat for your impressive 7.1 setup MaCruz. That's a huge HD display.

It seems like you're running out of space for your BD collection...

Thanks pchin! Regards back to the homeland in PI.

Yes I need a new movie stand since the one I'm using is over 10 years old. I bought it from Target and used it for my CD collection. Now it's my BD stand.

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

your gallery will do well I am sure Cruz

I hope no one hates on my old Sony Projection TV producing 1080i

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Thanks pchin! Regards back to the homeland in PI.

Yes I need a new movie stand since the one I'm using is over 10 years old. I bought it from Target and used it for my CD collection. Now it's my BD stand.



I hope no one hates on my old Sony Projection TV producing 1080i

Better than a tube TV Right

Work on your sound system & then when the time is right get A new Display