AndyThorn HT Setup - Blu-ray Forum

AndyThorn · 08-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Hello,

I'm quite new to the forum and have just posted the first pics of my Living Room setup. All the components are listed in my signature, but give me a shout if any more info is required. I've gradually upgraded from a couple of all in one packages , then using PS3 as blu ray player, moved onto a Panasonic BD35 and recently upgraded to the Sony player for its built in wi-fi and speed loading up discs.

I bow to your superior knowledge and would appreciate any advice or comments for improving this.

Let me know what you think??

callas01 · 08-06-2011, 09:35 PM

Looks nice, welcome to the site. Only improvement I would say would be to raise ur bookshelf speakers up so the sweeter meets ur ear level

Otherwise you have a very good looking system

HAMP · 08-06-2011, 09:43 PM

The TV is sitting far too low to me.

hometheatergeek · 08-06-2011, 10:09 PM

Good advice from the other members. The only other think I can add is that's a pretty lame introduction.You really put effort into it.

Quote:

Just posted my first pics of my Living Room setup - would appreciate any advice or comments for improving this.

Almadacr · 08-07-2011, 02:22 AM

Man you came to the wrong site

In a couples of months the upgrade itch will bite you and we will spend all your money in upgrades

But nicely done and there`s a lot of potential in that room and i am also with HAMP regarding your tv stand ... too low for me .

sk33tr · 08-07-2011, 02:34 AM

don't listen to these cretins Andy, they know not of what they speak.

just look at some of their setups and you'll know what i'm talking about.

on a more serious note, your system is pretty cool (better than mine, which isn't difficult to do).

but i will echo the others and say that the tv does seem to be a little low. but if it's satisfactory to you, then that's all that matters.

and yes, the upgrade bug will bite you pretty quickly. you can't help it. you get it from this site. it's carried by almost all members and is HIGHLY contagious. there is no cure, there is no stopping it, there is only keeping it in check with money.

in your future, i can see a wall mount, an external amp, tower speakers, and full 7.1 sound.

start saving now.

trust me, it'll hit ya in shortly. and all you'll really remember is trying to explain to your wife/significant other the amount of money you're spending and why you need these upgrades (unless you're single, then your good to go).

oh yeah, and welcome to the site.

AndyThorn · 08-07-2011, 09:15 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys, really do appreciate the input. I have always been put off wall mounting the TV due to the upgrade bug! This is my fourth TV in about as many years....

When sat on the sofa the top of the TV is at eye level, so I don't think I am losing out colour or contrast wise, but can see where you are all coming from!

As you have probably guessed I am married with kids and have a wife who tolerates my hooby as loong as it has the least amount of impact on the living room - I did originally have speaker stands for the fronts, but they just took up a bit too much room.

The centre/sats are the Alumni series - but the sub is from the Genie range - seems to intergrate well though.

Raiders12 · 08-07-2011, 12:19 PM

Just rated/viewed, and that is a nice setup. Welcome aboard. Stay away from these forums, unless you want to open a gaping hole in your wallet and dive deep into the realm of HT customization

LOTR07 · 08-07-2011, 12:30 PM

Great start and setup....notice the word start cuz it only goes up in price from here....rated and commented for you.....keep up the good work...

Almadacr · 08-07-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sk33tr

on a more serious note, your system is pretty cool (better than mine, which isn't difficult to do).

You did pretty well yourself don`t let no one say otherwise .

AndyThorn · 08-07-2011, 02:31 PM

Yeah sk33tr - don't do yourself down man. There is nothing wrong with that set up! Might need to ship you over to UK to do a bit of cable management for me too...

Thanks again for all the comments - do love to spin Avatar for first class picture and sound, now if only I could get a decent picture of it without camera flash!!

You guys have all got me worried for my marriage with all the talk of upgrades.......hope somebody is going to be able to put me up when I get booted out for buying a 3D display?? Of coarse that means the Onkyo would also need to be replaced!!!

Oh no.....

Raiders12 · 08-07-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyThorn

Yeah sk33tr - don't do yourself down man. There is nothing wrong with that set up! Might need to ship you over to UK to do a bit of cable management for me too...

Thanks again for all the comments - do love to spin Avatar for first class picture and sound, now if only I could get a decent picture of it without camera flash!!

You guys have all got me worried for my marriage with all the talk of upgrades.......hope somebody is going to be able to put me up when I get booted out for buying a 3D display?? Of coarse that means the Onkyo would also need to be replaced!!!

Oh no.....

Pandora's Box...but it just means you have to have a double savings system for the wife. New Receiver = New Earrings, new TV = Necklace, etc.

AndyThorn · 08-07-2011, 03:04 PM

Thanks Raiders - I think you might be on to something there....think I need to update my CV to start looking for a second job too

SeanMF · 08-07-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyThorn

Yeah sk33tr - don't do yourself down man. There is nothing wrong with that set up! Might need to ship you over to UK to do a bit of cable management for me too...

Thanks again for all the comments - do love to spin Avatar for first class picture and sound, now if only I could get a decent picture of it without camera flash!!

You guys have all got me worried for my marriage with all the talk of upgrades.......hope somebody is going to be able to put me up when I get booted out for buying a 3D display?? Of coarse that means the Onkyo would also need to be replaced!!!

Oh no.....

You bring the 3d display and receiver here you can crash at my place.

Nice setup you have going. I'd recommend wall mounting the tv and l/r speakers for optimal viewing/listening like others have suggested.

AndyThorn · 08-07-2011, 07:09 PM

Thanks SeanMF - I think deep down I know it needs mounting - just been shying away from the work involved!!

HAMP · 08-07-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyThorn

Thanks SeanMF - I think deep down I know it needs mounting - just been shying away from the work involved!!

It's not hard at all, I will admit a bit scary at first. Just make sure you get into a stud behind that wall.

Come to think about it. I seen someone on this site with a stand that has a tall wall as part of it. It's design is rather unique and you don't have to look for any studs. I do believe they were in the UK as well.

It may take me some time to come across it again, but when I do, I will make sure to post it.

Almadacr · 08-07-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

It's not hard at all, I will admit a bit scary at first. Just make sure you get into a stud behind that wall.

Come to think about it. I seen someone on this site with a stand that has a tall wall as part of it. It's design is rather unique and you don't have to look for any studs. I do believe they were in the UK as well.

It may take me some time to come across it again, but when I do, I will make sure to post it.

I don`t know about in England but around here we use studs finders like these ( well i have this one )

Or you can use the very old hammer with a nail

to find the 2X4 in the wall .

HAMP · 08-07-2011, 08:12 PM

Here is what I was trying to explain. There is another one I had seen, but this should give you an idea.

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=3853

SeanMF · 08-07-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

Here is what I was trying to explain. There is another one I had seen, but this should give you an idea.

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=3853

I believe Ikea sells those.

Almadacr · 08-07-2011, 08:25 PM

I like this one from IKEA

See we are already spending your money

.

08-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
AndyThorn Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:365	AndyThorn HT Setup Hello, I'm quite new to the forum and have just posted the first pics of my Living Room setup. All the components are listed in my signature, but give me a shout if any more info is required. I've gradually upgraded from a couple of all in one packages , then using PS3 as blu ray player, moved onto a Panasonic BD35 and recently upgraded to the Sony player for its built in wi-fi and speed loading up discs. I bow to your superior knowledge and would appreciate any advice or comments for improving this. Let me know what you think?? Last edited by AndyThorn; 08-07-2011 at 09:26 AM.

08-07-2011, 02:31 PM	#11
AndyThorn Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:365	Yeah sk33tr - don't do yourself down man. There is nothing wrong with that set up! Might need to ship you over to UK to do a bit of cable management for me too... Thanks again for all the comments - do love to spin Avatar for first class picture and sound, now if only I could get a decent picture of it without camera flash!! You guys have all got me worried for my marriage with all the talk of upgrades.......hope somebody is going to be able to put me up when I get booted out for buying a 3D display?? Of coarse that means the Onkyo would also need to be replaced!!! Oh no..... Last edited by AndyThorn; 08-07-2011 at 02:34 PM.

08-06-2011, 09:35 PM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Looks nice, welcome to the site. Only improvement I would say would be to raise ur bookshelf speakers up so the sweeter meets ur ear level Otherwise you have a very good looking system

08-06-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	The TV is sitting far too low to me.

08-07-2011, 02:22 AM	#5
Almadacr Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:527 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Man you came to the wrong site In a couples of months the upgrade itch will bite you and we will spend all your money in upgrades But nicely done and there`s a lot of potential in that room and i am also with HAMP regarding your tv stand ... too low for me .

08-07-2011, 02:34 AM	#6
sk33tr Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:9 MA collection:109 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:8	don't listen to these cretins Andy, they know not of what they speak. just look at some of their setups and you'll know what i'm talking about. on a more serious note, your system is pretty cool (better than mine, which isn't difficult to do). but i will echo the others and say that the tv does seem to be a little low. but if it's satisfactory to you, then that's all that matters. and yes, the upgrade bug will bite you pretty quickly. you can't help it. you get it from this site. it's carried by almost all members and is HIGHLY contagious. there is no cure, there is no stopping it, there is only keeping it in check with money. in your future, i can see a wall mount, an external amp, tower speakers, and full 7.1 sound. start saving now. trust me, it'll hit ya in shortly. and all you'll really remember is trying to explain to your wife/significant other the amount of money you're spending and why you need these upgrades (unless you're single, then your good to go). oh yeah, and welcome to the site.

08-07-2011, 09:15 AM	#7
AndyThorn Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:365	Thanks for all the replies guys, really do appreciate the input. I have always been put off wall mounting the TV due to the upgrade bug! This is my fourth TV in about as many years.... When sat on the sofa the top of the TV is at eye level, so I don't think I am losing out colour or contrast wise, but can see where you are all coming from! As you have probably guessed I am married with kids and have a wife who tolerates my hooby as loong as it has the least amount of impact on the living room - I did originally have speaker stands for the fronts, but they just took up a bit too much room. The centre/sats are the Alumni series - but the sub is from the Genie range - seems to intergrate well though.

08-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#8
Raiders12 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:8	Just rated/viewed, and that is a nice setup. Welcome aboard. Stay away from these forums, unless you want to open a gaping hole in your wallet and dive deep into the realm of HT customization

08-07-2011, 12:30 PM	#9
LOTR07 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Delaware, USA Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray collection:628 DVD collection:440 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:6	Great start and setup....notice the word start cuz it only goes up in price from here....rated and commented for you.....keep up the good work...

08-07-2011, 03:04 PM	#13
AndyThorn Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:365	Thanks Raiders - I think you might be on to something there....think I need to update my CV to start looking for a second job too

08-07-2011, 07:09 PM	#15
AndyThorn Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:365	Thanks SeanMF - I think deep down I know it needs mounting - just been shying away from the work involved!!

08-07-2011, 08:12 PM	#18
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Here is what I was trying to explain. There is another one I had seen, but this should give you an idea. https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=3853

08-07-2011, 08:25 PM	#20
Almadacr Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:527 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 10	I like this one from IKEA See we are already spending your money .

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