done upgrading/depressing - Blu-ray Forum

ixlegitballinxl · 10-14-2008, 05:05 AM

Well, i hate to say that my home theater is complete...and now im depressed....its been about a month.....and i miss buying new toys

... and i miss the excitement of getting big boxes in the mail....and i miss the "wow" factor due to getting used to all the wonderful speakers/gear..i think searching for the best gear, at the best price...is a big part of the fun when building your ht..now its over <sniffle> <sniffle>....only one thing left to do....

TIME TO UPGRADE EVERYTHING LOL

j/k

anybody else feel this way?

You finally get everything you want....then you want more!!!!

DBlackGT · 10-14-2008, 05:14 AM

Yea man I feel the same way. Its like shoot I have everything I originally wanted, but now I just want more. I am still always on the lookout for that next purchase.

But in all honestly I am coming to realize real quick that we just have to learn to be happy with what we have. We are real fortunate that we even have a HT setup when most people around the world have never and will never experience Blu

so instead of being sad its over lets be happy to what we get to experience now.

ixlegitballinxl · 10-14-2008, 05:19 AM

yea, we should be happy with what we have...but this forum isnt helping!!!!

-posts of hot deals
-pics of other setups which lead to new ideas
-reviews on upcoming gear

i should quit this forum!

but not gonna happen lol

time to be content!

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-14-2008, 05:25 AM

I think i am happy with my setup but then i come here and feel like i need new everything

DBlackGT · 10-14-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

yea, we should be happy with what we have...but this forum isnt helping!!!!

-posts of hot deals
-pics of other setups which lead to new ideas
-reviews on upcoming gear

i should quit this forum!

but not gonna happen lol

time to be content!

Oh yea its the worst. Drooling over other peoples setup or seeing them get the newest player, tv, receiver, etc. it definitely is an addiction and once you get sucked in its hard to leave haha. I sometimes check it multiple times a day for stuff, and at one point during the day Im just like..."wait, what am I doing? I have a sweet setup in my living room and a million other things to do, I gotta get off my dang computer."

saprano · 10-14-2008, 07:24 AM

Yea i miss buying new stuff to, it was fun getting my HT together. but HT is never done anyway thats why its a hobby for most of us, to quote somebodys sig over at avs.........

Quote:

"Home Theatre is a Journey , not a Destination "

4Dblu · 10-14-2008, 12:54 PM

true, it's hard now u have everything so what's next. i have 4 systems and i just want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. we are satisfied we just want to keep spending saved money. lol. i mean why not if WE don't spend OUR money u know who gets it, Oh, no, WIFEY!!! we don't need to hear the words: Hi, honey, smells like ur saving money can i have it....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

tntkain · 10-14-2008, 01:03 PM

Well now you should just buy lots of blu-rays and everytime you watch a movie, just watch and listen and appreciate your system. Thats how I feel everytime I watch a good movie with good sound.

BoschRock · 10-14-2008, 08:49 PM

How can you ever be done?

However, if it wasn't for this website, I wouldn't feel such a need to upgrade.

Rob71 · 10-14-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

How can you ever be done?

However, if it wasn't for this website, I wouldn't feel such a need to upgrade.

I know what you mean. My set-up blows away anything my friends and family have. But I come here, and Damn...

ixlegitballinxl · 10-14-2008, 11:58 PM

the only way for me to upgrade, is to buy a new 5.0 system..which i'm not willing to do just yet lol

never complete, but never satisfied!

Johnny Vinyl · 10-15-2008, 12:24 AM

I am completely the opposite from what most have posted, although I do understand about the "upgraditis" bug and there is nothing better than bringing home and hooking up new equipment. It's certainly in the back of my mind and I know I'll never finish with my set-up.

However, I use my set-up as both a HT system and a 2-channel music system, and I LOVE my set-up. I enjoy the quality of picture and sound and it's always on. The first thing I do when I get home is to put on some music and then go about my "coming home" routines, like cooking dinner, blah, blah, blah.

It took me about 3 years to complete my current set-up ( the speaker componant part took 2 years on its own). So I was very careful to select and choose those brands/models that I wanted.

But I understand what you mean...

ixlegitballinxl · 10-15-2008, 12:51 AM

i suppose the itch to upgrade comes from missing that feel of excitement...after a month or so, any new toy doesnt feel as "new".... i enjoy my ht very much..i guess its like women....once you chase/hunt and finally get..after awhile..your ready for something new :X

obiwopkenobi62 · 10-15-2008, 01:19 AM

I feel the same way, but I'm finished. I am truly happy with what I have and every time I watch a movie I'm blown away so I get that positive reinforcement. It's also a great feeling when friends or family come over and they are blown away. I used to think I would never be done, but honestly I don't want anything else right now. There are people out there with million dollar home theaters but how often do you think they get to use it? We have movie night every Friday night with friends and if I'm not at work I'm always watching something. Yesterday I watched Daredevil and The Hulk. PQ and AQ were awesome.
So while we may not all have what we think is the best, we should be thankful for what we have. There are a lot of folks out there right now that have lost their homes, jobs etc. I'm content with what I have. It's now time for me to work on my work shop, time and money permitting.

Linkmon · 10-15-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Yea man I feel the same way. Its like shoot I have everything I originally wanted, but now I just want more. I am still always on the lookout for that next purchase.

But in all honestly I am coming to realize real quick that we just have to learn to be happy with what we have. We are real fortunate that we even have a HT setup when most people around the world have never and will never experience Blu

so instead of being sad its over lets be happy to what we get to experience now.

I agree WHOLE HEARTEDLY with both of you!! I feel the same way as far as wanting more, yet I do understand that we are very lucky to even to be able to live free and have what we have.

Now with the economy, its probably wise to slow down on purchases and lay low until we all rebound.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-15-2008, 01:23 AM

Count me in too! while I try to be satisfied with my mid range equipment, I always see something I like better. It never ends............ever.

prerich · 10-15-2008, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkmon

Now with the economy, its probably wise to slow down on purchases and lay low until we all rebound.

No - now is the time to find desperate people selling their top of the line gear for pennies!!!!

ixlegitballinxl · 10-15-2008, 01:43 AM

lol way to capitalize!

Driver_King · 10-15-2008, 02:20 AM

Listening to music can help sooth your home theater upgrade hunger.

It works for me.

obiwopkenobi62 · 10-15-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

No - now is the time to find desperate people selling their top of the line gear for pennies!!!!

I never look for people selling stuff because they're in a financial bind because it could just as easily happen to anybody.

10-14-2008, 05:05 AM	#1
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	done upgrading/depressing Well, i hate to say that my home theater is complete...and now im depressed....its been about a month.....and i miss buying new toys ... and i miss the excitement of getting big boxes in the mail....and i miss the "wow" factor due to getting used to all the wonderful speakers/gear..i think searching for the best gear, at the best price...is a big part of the fun when building your ht..now its over <sniffle> <sniffle>....only one thing left to do.... TIME TO UPGRADE EVERYTHING LOL j/k anybody else feel this way? You finally get everything you want....then you want more!!!! Last edited by ixlegitballinxl; 10-14-2008 at 05:08 AM.

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10-14-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	Yea man I feel the same way. Its like shoot I have everything I originally wanted, but now I just want more. I am still always on the lookout for that next purchase. But in all honestly I am coming to realize real quick that we just have to learn to be happy with what we have. We are real fortunate that we even have a HT setup when most people around the world have never and will never experience Blu so instead of being sad its over lets be happy to what we get to experience now.

10-14-2008, 05:19 AM	#3
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	yea, we should be happy with what we have...but this forum isnt helping!!!! -posts of hot deals -pics of other setups which lead to new ideas -reviews on upcoming gear i should quit this forum! but not gonna happen lol time to be content!

10-14-2008, 05:25 AM	#4
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	I think i am happy with my setup but then i come here and feel like i need new everything

10-14-2008, 12:54 PM	#7
4Dblu Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Big Small State Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:1566 DVD collection:113 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:31	true, it's hard now u have everything so what's next. i have 4 systems and i just want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. we are satisfied we just want to keep spending saved money. lol. i mean why not if WE don't spend OUR money u know who gets it, Oh, no, WIFEY!!! we don't need to hear the words: Hi, honey, smells like ur saving money can i have it.... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

10-14-2008, 01:03 PM	#8
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Well now you should just buy lots of blu-rays and everytime you watch a movie, just watch and listen and appreciate your system. Thats how I feel everytime I watch a good movie with good sound.

10-14-2008, 08:49 PM	#9
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	How can you ever be done? However, if it wasn't for this website, I wouldn't feel such a need to upgrade.

10-14-2008, 11:58 PM	#11
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	the only way for me to upgrade, is to buy a new 5.0 system..which i'm not willing to do just yet lol never complete, but never satisfied!

10-15-2008, 12:24 AM	#12
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I am completely the opposite from what most have posted, although I do understand about the "upgraditis" bug and there is nothing better than bringing home and hooking up new equipment. It's certainly in the back of my mind and I know I'll never finish with my set-up. However, I use my set-up as both a HT system and a 2-channel music system, and I LOVE my set-up. I enjoy the quality of picture and sound and it's always on. The first thing I do when I get home is to put on some music and then go about my "coming home" routines, like cooking dinner, blah, blah, blah. It took me about 3 years to complete my current set-up ( the speaker componant part took 2 years on its own). So I was very careful to select and choose those brands/models that I wanted. But I understand what you mean...

10-15-2008, 12:51 AM	#13
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	i suppose the itch to upgrade comes from missing that feel of excitement...after a month or so, any new toy doesnt feel as "new".... i enjoy my ht very much..i guess its like women....once you chase/hunt and finally get..after awhile..your ready for something new :X

10-15-2008, 01:19 AM	#14
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I feel the same way, but I'm finished. I am truly happy with what I have and every time I watch a movie I'm blown away so I get that positive reinforcement. It's also a great feeling when friends or family come over and they are blown away. I used to think I would never be done, but honestly I don't want anything else right now. There are people out there with million dollar home theaters but how often do you think they get to use it? We have movie night every Friday night with friends and if I'm not at work I'm always watching something. Yesterday I watched Daredevil and The Hulk. PQ and AQ were awesome. So while we may not all have what we think is the best, we should be thankful for what we have. There are a lot of folks out there right now that have lost their homes, jobs etc. I'm content with what I have. It's now time for me to work on my work shop, time and money permitting.

10-15-2008, 01:23 AM	#16
HOME THEATRE ADDICT! Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ohio	Count me in too! while I try to be satisfied with my mid range equipment, I always see something I like better. It never ends............ever.

10-15-2008, 01:43 AM	#18
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	lol way to capitalize!

10-15-2008, 02:20 AM	#19
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Listening to music can help sooth your home theater upgrade hunger. It works for me.

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