Evolution of a basement theater

[sterryo]

I finally got around to posting pics of my basement. Please check out my gallery, it is not much but has been a labor of love. If you leave comments be kind ( not everyone is going to like my Spartan approach)

[Beta Man]

Couple things...

I don't get the "spartan approach" is it an inside joke that this bloke doesn't get????

I like it.... you focused on the audio/video.... and that's what really matters.

In your "Before" pictures.... what gear was on the equipment rack???? I couldn't make it out in the pictures.

What was the reason for the switch in projectors and AVRs? weren't happy with the originals for one reason or another?

and of course..... what are the future plans??

[sterryo]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Couple things...

I don't get the "spartan approach" is it an inside joke that this bloke doesn't get????

Spartan as in ancient Greece, used to signify lack of frills (no pictures, statues, posters, etc.) Many members like to make there theaters a visual showcase (WAF), I just want to sit and watch movies or listen to music(very understanding wife)

[sterryo]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Couple things...

What was the reason for the switch in projectors and AVRs? weren't happy with the originals for one reason or another?

and of course..... what are the future plans??

Every projector change was an upgrade in resolution and features.

Only future plan right now is to get the Oppo BDP-83 universal blu-ray player (when it comes available) which will replace 2 decks currently used. The HD-DVD capability will be retired. Other than that not much in mind until the next greatest thing hits the market and can be purchased at lower end consumer pricing....

[sterryo]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Couple things...

In your "Before" pictures.... what gear was on the equipment rack???? I couldn't make it out in the pictures.

the original pic has the pioneer 811s, a jvc s-vhs deck a pioneer dual cassette deck, pioneer 6pack cd changer. I don't remember the dvd player.
In my short lived mid-fi days the rack had Rotel components (see list below) which included the Behringer FBD and Behringer TUBE ULTRA-Q T1951 Equalizer. 2 x 4-Band Parametric Tube Equalizer, also an Outlaw Audio ICBM-1 Analog Bass Management. (not in list below)

During the past 8 years I gone through lots of equipment making trade-offs to get what sound I like at a price I can afford. *** existing equipment

AV-Receivers
Denon AVR 3803CI ***
Denon AVR-3803
Denon AVR-4802
Denon AVR-5803
Onkyo TX-SR805
Pioneer VSX-D811S
Pioneer VSX-1014TX
Pioneer VSX-1015TX
Pioneer Elite VSX-74TXVi
Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi
Yamaha HTR-5790

Pre/Pro's and Amps
Rotel RSP-1068 pre/pro
Rotel RMB-1075 5ch 125 watts per
Rotel RB-985MKII 5ch 105 watts per
Rotel RB-993 3ch 200 watts per/ch
Rotel RMB-1080 200 watts per/ch
Rotel RB-990BX 200 watts per/ch
Rotel RB-991 200 watts per/ch
Rotel RB-993 200 watts per/ch 3ch
Rotel RMB-1050 50 watts per/ch
AMC 2100 100 watts/ch

Speakers
Klipsch RF-7
Klipsch RF-5
Wharfedale Emerald 97
Wharfedale SP88 Blue
Ess AMT 1 Monitors
Ess PS-820***
Ess PS8H
Homemade, AMT full Heil, RS225S-8" ***
STREEM RW-440 Bipole Surround ***

Blu-ray & HD-DVD
Sony Ps3
Samsung BD-UP5000 ***
Samsung BD-p1400
Toshiba HD-A2
Toshiba HD-XA2

DVD players
Oppo DV-983H x2
Oppo DV-981HD
Oppo DV-980HD
Oppo DV-970HD x2***
Oppo DV-971H
Kenwood Sovereign DV-5900M
Zenith DVB318
Pioneer Elite DV-47AVi
Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi
Pioneer DV-563A
Pioneer DV-578A-S
Pioneer DV-588A-S
Yamaha S-1500

Projectors
Sony Cineza Hs3 ¼ HD
Sony Cineza Hs-10
Sanyo PLV-Z5 720p
Sanyo PLV-Z2000 1080p ***

HDTV CRT – Rear Projectors – Flat panels
Olevia LCD H337 37" 720p
Visio Plasma Vp 422 42" 720p***
Toshiba 42" 42HDX82
Sony Wega KV-30HS420 30"
Sub-woofers

Elemental Designs A2-300 x2***
HSU VTF-2 MKII
HSU VTF-2
HSU VTF-3
HSU STF-2
Infinity BU-2

[Dieselboy]

Hey how do like the STREEM RW-440 Bipole surrounds? I've seen them on ebay, but haven't heard much about them.