First "Real" Home Theater - Blu-ray Forum

danfaz · 02-03-2010, 04:15 PM

Finally got rid of my HTiB & upgraded to a modest system. I am limited in what installations I can do, since I live in an apartment.

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...?member=danfaz

P@t_Mtl · 02-03-2010, 04:18 PM

It's a nice little setup, good job

Fors* · 02-03-2010, 04:20 PM

That is much better....great job!

igotcabada · 02-03-2010, 04:20 PM

Good stuff man! Those open back entertainment centers can be a serious pain with the wiring, but you did a fairly nice job..

Fors* · 02-03-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igotcabada

Good stuff man! Those open back entertainment centers can be a serious pain with the wiring, but you did a fairly nice job..

That is why I added curtains!

danfaz · 02-03-2010, 04:29 PM

Cheers, guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by igotcabada

Good stuff man! Those open back entertainment centers can be a serious pain with the wiring, but you did a fairly nice job..

Yes, they are! I didn't think about the future wiring hassles when I bought that ent center

igotcabada · 02-03-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by danfaz

Cheers, guys!

Yes, they are! I didn't think about the future wiring hassles when I bought that ent center

Yeah I know what you mean... I bought a wood open back one for my living room that drives me crazy. Not really anything I can do to get the wires to look right so I think I'm going to stain a thin piece of wood to cover the back

Massacre1 · 02-03-2010, 04:42 PM

Nice, wire management can really change the look of a system.

talstarone · 02-03-2010, 04:46 PM

Very Nice System.
Much,Much Better then a HTiB System,so you have really made a move up going with this Sony System.

Its Also nice to see you were concerned with and concentrated on wire organization.I have to give you a lot of credit for trying.Because many individuals wont bother with it at all.

And the Sony Set-Up with the AV Receiver,Blu-Ray Player,Speakers, and Sub Looks good and are good performers.

You should have a Great Time watching movies on this System.
Congratulations and Enjoy.

Yautja · 02-03-2010, 09:30 PM

Job well done, looks very nice

eyekyu · 02-03-2010, 09:43 PM

haha i got the same stand, i hate it its way to small for me.
setup looks good. nice an clean

ambrosejga · 02-07-2010, 01:44 AM

Nice clean look. Good set-up!!!

danfaz · 02-25-2010, 04:19 AM

Hi All,

Added a step-by-step of a custom TV riser to my gallery.

https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=3419

JJJMan · 02-25-2010, 03:51 PM

Looks great!

stcurell · 02-25-2010, 05:20 PM

How do you like those tower speakers? I have the Sony B1000's for surrounds and they work well.

Some suggestions-
Spread the front speakers apart more, and try to keep them 2 feet off any wall for smoother bass. Ideally you want an equilateral triangle from the seating position to these 2 speakers for stereo effects.

Move the sub out of the corner, keep it 2 ft from any wall as well. Ideally you want to follow the 25% rule for smooth, tight bass: place the sub 25% of the distance along the wall, probably between your TV and right channel. Also try putting an old folded up towel underneath, see if you like that. A riser that moves it 25% up the wall is also ideal.

callas01 · 02-25-2010, 05:39 PM

wow it is like deja vu, I started with this system from a HTiB also. The same exact speakers and the receiver was the 710.

danfaz · 02-25-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJJMan

Looks great!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stcurell

How do you like those tower speakers? I have the Sony B1000's for surrounds and they work well.

I really like them! Really adds a whole new dimension to the sound. Good highs & mids and also very good bass response. Once I was watching Dark Knight, and I forgot to turn on my sub. These startled me with the deep bass response.

I'll try some of those suggestions you mentioned, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

wow it is like deja vu, I started with this system from a HTiB also. The same exact speakers and the receiver was the 710.

Scooby Blu · 02-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Looks great. Nice wire management as well. I hated living in an apartment as well!

talstarone · 02-26-2010, 11:18 AM

Great Job an Excellent Addition in adding the Riser to your AV Rack.
Love the Job you did in Building it.

Would think it was Part of the AV Stand itself.
And the room it provides for your Center Speaker is a Great Added Touch and Benefit.

Great Ingenuity in Making something Fit your needs,like the Riser.

02-03-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
danfaz Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Carson City, NV Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	First "Real" Home Theater Finally got rid of my HTiB & upgraded to a modest system. I am limited in what installations I can do, since I live in an apartment. https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...?member=danfaz

02-25-2010, 04:19 AM	#13
danfaz Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Carson City, NV Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Semi-custom TV Riser Added Hi All, Added a step-by-step of a custom TV riser to my gallery. https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=3419

02-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#18
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	Nice Looks great. Nice wire management as well. I hated living in an apartment as well!

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02-03-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	It's a nice little setup, good job

02-03-2010, 04:20 PM	#3
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	That is much better....great job!

02-03-2010, 04:20 PM	#4
igotcabada Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:37	Good stuff man! Those open back entertainment centers can be a serious pain with the wiring, but you did a fairly nice job..

02-03-2010, 04:42 PM	#8
Massacre1 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	Nice, wire management can really change the look of a system.

02-03-2010, 04:46 PM	#9
talstarone Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Clayton, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:54	Very Nice System. Much,Much Better then a HTiB System,so you have really made a move up going with this Sony System. Its Also nice to see you were concerned with and concentrated on wire organization.I have to give you a lot of credit for trying.Because many individuals wont bother with it at all. And the Sony Set-Up with the AV Receiver,Blu-Ray Player,Speakers, and Sub Looks good and are good performers. You should have a Great Time watching movies on this System. Congratulations and Enjoy.

02-03-2010, 09:30 PM	#10
Yautja Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:AUSTRALIA Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:6	Job well done, looks very nice

02-03-2010, 09:43 PM	#11
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	haha i got the same stand, i hate it its way to small for me. setup looks good. nice an clean

02-07-2010, 01:44 AM	#12
ambrosejga Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:St. Louis Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:61	Nice clean look. Good set-up!!!

02-25-2010, 03:51 PM	#14
JJJMan Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pembroke, NH Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:302	Looks great!

02-25-2010, 05:20 PM	#15
stcurell Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:39 Trading Score:3	How do you like those tower speakers? I have the Sony B1000's for surrounds and they work well. Some suggestions- Spread the front speakers apart more, and try to keep them 2 feet off any wall for smoother bass. Ideally you want an equilateral triangle from the seating position to these 2 speakers for stereo effects. Move the sub out of the corner, keep it 2 ft from any wall as well. Ideally you want to follow the 25% rule for smooth, tight bass: place the sub 25% of the distance along the wall, probably between your TV and right channel. Also try putting an old folded up towel underneath, see if you like that. A riser that moves it 25% up the wall is also ideal.

02-25-2010, 05:39 PM	#16
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	wow it is like deja vu, I started with this system from a HTiB also. The same exact speakers and the receiver was the 710.

02-26-2010, 11:18 AM	#19
talstarone Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Clayton, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:54	Great Job an Excellent Addition in adding the Riser to your AV Rack. Love the Job you did in Building it. Would think it was Part of the AV Stand itself. And the room it provides for your Center Speaker is a Great Added Touch and Benefit. *Great Ingenuity in Making something Fit your needs,like the Riser*.

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