Area's "Bedroom Theater"

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

So, I finally upgraded my setup from a 25.5" monitor to a 40" LCD 3.0 setup.

Here's what I got over the weekend:

Samsung LN40D630
TechCraft HBL44 TV Stand
Yamaha RX-V371
Boston A225C Center Channel
Two JBL front speakers

The JBLs were given to me by a relative.

A link to my gallery is here: https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...aUnderTheCurve

I like this setup for now. All I need is a subwoofer. But that can wait for a while because those JBLs put off a lot of bass.

I'm off to watch my favorite Scorsese flick: Casino.

[bz1080p]

Welcome to the HT Galleries!
You have a really nice setup and a big upgrade from where you started

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Thanks! I repositioned the front speakers because TF3 was causing the television to sway.

[erict]

Great setup!! Try raising the JBL's to ear level and you might be happier We all start somewhere and you have started well. Wait till you add a dedicated sub as it will bring your HT up to a different level, guaranteed

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Thanks for the compliments, everyone!

I got the receiver new for less than $180.

I've been watching some of my favorite scenes on the setup. Tony Montana's last stand is amazing, even in 3.0 (is it 3.1 if the floor speakers have internal subwoofers?)

The chapter "Combat Begins" in The Thin Red Line is even more amazing.

The shootout in Heat, which sounded great in lossy audio, is elevated to new heights here.

My favorite scene from all of the TF films (the bridge bit in TF3) gave me chills in the theater and when I watched it utilizing headphones. Imagine the same effect happening here.

Gandalf's fall in FotR is amazing and I love how clear Shore's score is with the center channel.

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

at the 1 star rating I received in my gallery.