Hammie's Updated Home Theater

[Aerodude73]

Very nice soon to be addition to your HT there Lou. Look forward to the photos.

[Hammie]

For those who do not visit the Emotiva thread, I finished my black chrome finish on the Emotiva amp trim.

I finally took a picture with the new "black chrome" trim pieces. They are all the same color, but the finish changes shades as you move from up/down and left/right.

I love the look on them because they are not as blatant as the stock trim. They are subtle enough to see them but they don't stand out as a distraction.



And here is what they looked like before the new finish as a comparison.

[Aerodude73]

Looks 100% better Lou. You Painted those, right?

[Show spoiler](vice ordering Black pieces from Emotiva)

[D]

Awesome job Lou, they look great buddy!

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Looks 100% better Lou. You Painted those, right?

[Show spoiler](vice ordering Black pieces from Emotiva)

Yes, I painted them gloss black, put a chrome dusting on them, and then clear coated it.

This is how it was supposed to look like in the end...

Liquid Chrome Aerosol - The World's Most Reflective Chrome Paint! - YouTube

Thanks, Dennis. I'm happy with them.

[ejusted]

Originally Posted by Hammie

For those who do not visit the Emotiva thread, I finished my black chrome finish on the Emotiva amp trim.

I finally took a picture with the new "black chrome" trim pieces. They are all the same color, but the finish changes shades as you move from up/down and left/right.

I love the look on them because they are not as blatant as the stock trim. They are subtle enough to see them but they don't stand out as a distraction.

Looking good Hammie!!!!
I am loving the new look. Looks like you did a good job painting those trim!! It gives the amps a nice and unique look. How are you liking the extra juice so far??

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by ejusted

Looking good Hammie!!!!
I am loving the new look. Looks like you did a good job painting those trim!! It gives the amps a nice and unique look. How are you liking the extra juice so far??

Thanks, e!

I've only really had time to give them one real workout (Transformers 3 ) and they did not let me down. Everything sounded KILLER. I love having all 5.1 speakers kicking again. I did not realize how much I missed them. However, my system was no slacker with just a 2.1 setup for the last 8-9 months.

[Waboman]

Awesome trim work on the Emotivas. I just looked at your gallery again. Really nice setup you have. One question, whats an iDog? And don't tell me it's your sons. It has Hammie written all over it.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Waboman

Awesome trim work on the Emotivas. I just looked at your gallery again. Really nice setup you have. One question, whats an iDog? And don't tell me it's your sons. It has Hammie written all over it.

Thank you, sir.

Actually, it is my son's. It can either connect to his iPod as an external speaker or you can use it as a prop where it lights up and "dances" when it hears music.

It has since moved back into his bedroom.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Hammie

Yes, I painted them gloss black, put a chrome dusting on them, and then clear coated it.

This is how it was supposed to look like in the end...

Liquid Chrome Aerosol - The World's Most Reflective Chrome Paint! - YouTube

Thanks, Dennis. I'm happy with them.

Very cool but wonder why there's no AUDIO on the (5-mins+) video

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Very cool but wonder why there's no AUDIO on the (5-mins+) video

I just grabbed the first one in the search results. I think the ones that are actually linked off their website have audio explaining the steps. I was just too lazy to go find them.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Hammie

I just grabbed the first one in the search results. I think the ones that are actually linked off their website have audio explaining the steps. I was just too lazy to go find them.

lol - no problem



btw - BAD TEACHER Review Thread.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

lol - no problem



btw - BAD TEACHER Review Thread.

Thanks for the link. Looks like its going to be a rental.

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Hammie

Thanks for the link. Looks like its going to be a rental.

Yea, even though (I believe) they have an "Unrated" version, it didn't do much in theaters $$$$$$$$$$ wise. Hopefully it's not TOOO bad.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Yea, even though (I believe) they have an "Unrated" version, it didn't do much in theaters $$$$$$$$$$ wise. Hopefully it's not TOOO bad.

It only got like a 30% on Rotten Tomatoes (not that that is a be all decision site). Basically a ball sucker...

[Aerodude73]

Originally Posted by Hammie

It only got like a 30% on Rotten Tomatoes (not that that is a be all decision site).
Basically a ball sucker...

Thanks for that visual....!!!!!!!!!!

[Show spoiler](well, unless Ms. Diaz is doing the , the B____ S____ING, that is)

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Hammie

It only got like a 30% on Rotten Tomatoes (not that that is a be all decision site). Basically a ball sucker...

Did your wife want to see this? C wanted to see it too. "There aren't enough teacher movies anyway" - and she's seen Stand and Deliver enough times.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by JJ

Did your wife want to see this? C wanted to see it too. "There aren't enough teacher movies anyway" - and she's seen Stand and Deliver enough times.

Yes, my C wants to see it, too. I mean the trailers look pretty funny, but if that is all there is to the movie, then not too interested in owning it. You know?

I talked to my C and she wants to just rent it this weekend and if it turns out to be something we feel we will watch again, I'll buy it. Otherwise, rental it will stay.

BTW, I agree there are not enough good teacher movies. The only Awesome office movie was 'Office Space.' When I am in my work office, it is cubicle city with tons of prairie dogging going on.

[ldgibson76]

Hello Lou.

I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
I have a question for you regarding HDMI cables from Monoprice.
I'm on the record on this website criticizing the quality of the Monoprice analogue interconnects. "Effective, but lacking quality in the materials used." It was along those lines. Anyway, I do use a Monoprice v1.3 HDMI cable for my Verizon Fios HD/DVR STB. I've never had an issue with it.

Here's my question, I just purchased a 1.5M AudioQuest Carbon HDMI cable for

[Show spoiler]$59.00

.......Which is a great price for it. This cable will run from the Rotel out to the TV HDMI 1 in.
Just for sh!t's and giggles, I went onto the Monoprice website and saw this:

3661

Here's my question, at a little under $8.00 for a Hi-speed 1.4v HDMI Cable, do you think the money spent on the AudioQuest Carbon cable despite the very aggressive price, was wasted money?

[ejusted]

Originally Posted by ldgibson76

Hello Lou.

I hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
I have a question for you regarding HDMI cables from Monoprice.
I'm on the record on this website criticizing the quality of the Monoprice analogue interconnects. "Effective, but lacking quality in the materials used." It was along those lines. Anyway, I do use a Monoprice v1.3 HDMI cable for my Verizon Fios HD/DVR STB. I've never had an issue with it.

Here's my question, I just purchased a 1.5M AudioQuest Carbon HDMI cable for

[Show spoiler]$59.00

.......Which is a great price for it. This cable will run from the Rotel out to the TV HDMI 1 in.
Just for sh!t's and giggles, I went onto the Monoprice website and saw this:

3661

Here's my question, at a little under $8.00 for a Hi-speed 1.4v HDMI Cable, do you think the money spent on the AudioQuest Carbon cable despite the very aggressive price, was wasted money?

What's up guys..........

I just wanted to just add my opinion on HDMI cables. Unlike other types of cables, from what I have seen and read.....there is no real difference between the versions (ie: 1.4 vs 1.5). It does not impact features or functionality at all. However, there is a difference in build quality that you can see. Some wires will last forever if its made right. So if you think the AudioQuest may be more durable then its probably money well spent. You'd have to see both to compare.