Xtempo's Sanctuary from the World

[Xtempo]

I know my setup isn't great as most others but here is. I think I have it to where I really like my room so here is a thread

<---linky would be over there--

[HAMP]

As long as you like it, it doesn't matter about others.

I will recommend a little change. The speakers that are right in front of your seat, they should be behind you or next/even to your head, not infront of you.

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by HAMP

As long as you like it, it doesn't matter about others.

I will recommend a little change. The speakers that are right in front of your seat, they should be behind you or next/even to your head, not infront of you.

I need to buy more speaker wire and another pair for the backs to have ultimately 7.1. Even so I didn't have enough speaker wire form them to be behind me so they are stuck there. I used the ones from Monoprice so I probably should buy another roll and redo everything.

Should I even bother with 7.1 since not all movies have that?

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

I need to buy more speaker wire and another pair for the backs to have ultimately 7.1. Even so I didn't have enough speaker wire form them to be behind me so they are stuck there. I used the ones from Monoprice so I probably should buy another roll and redo everything.

Should I even bother with 7.1 since not all movies have that?

I have a 7.1 in my bedroom, and if you could, why not?

As far as having short wire, you can always splice new wire and add to your existing wire to make it longer, instead of running all new wire.

[Xtempo]

do I use tape or how do I keep the speaker wire together? I was thinking most movies are only 5.1 so does 7.1 even make sense for me. It is a Polk Audio RM60 or something 5.1 so I'm not sure what speakers to get to make it 7.1 any ideas?

HAMP I like your setup

[bguzman]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

do I use tape or how do I keep the speaker wire together? I was thinking most movies are only 5.1 so does 7.1 even make sense for me. It is a Polk Audio RM60 or something 5.1 so I'm not sure what speakers to get to make it 7.1 any ideas?

HAMP I like your setup

Welcome to the galleries Xtempo,

The cost of the connectors will be about the same as the wire from Monoprice. Also if you have to ask about splicing it is probably better to get the proper length wire. Don't worry about 7.1 until you hear what it sounds like with the speakers in their right location. I like your collection of older media mixed in with a modern HTPC, very nice.

[Xtempo]

just a slight tease. I'll be getting a new place soon so I'll restart everything. might have to buy some new gear like speakers.

~stay tuned~

[Xtempo]

almost finished saved for a few tweaks here and there but I'm happier than the wire shelving I had.

[Xtempo]

here is the final setup [with the music setup as well]

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better view of the couch just need a Lack table {or some coffee table} to go in front of it

[Xtempo]

the empty spaces are for my Evangelion and Vampire Hunter D books once I get the rest out of storage. this is it for now until I get the two bookshelves for that corner to put my books and movies on.

[Xtempo]

added apple TV 1st Gen for internet radio. I was going to use the equipment rack not to have my third TV out but for the VCRs and well beta kinda works but the other 2 won't so I'll have to figure out something for them.

[Xtempo]

Music Equipment List
Pioneer
VSX-454
PL-670
PDR-555RW
PD-4550
CT-W205R
Centrex/TH-30

Sony MDS-JE520

Apple TV 1st Gen

Insignia NS-LCD22
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Rest

Pioneer
LD-S1
CLD-79
LD-V3000
DT-32
DV-563A

Sony
SL-HF600
PS3 Slim
BDP-S3700

National Disclord DP-330

Polaroid TTX-141

Sega
Saturn Model 1 US
Saturn Mode 2 US (not hooked up)
Saturn Model 1 Japanese
Dreamcast

Nintendo
SNES
N64
Gamecube

Oppo OPD971H

BTC VCS-E1

Zenith VRB420

Hitachi L32A404

Apple Mac Mini 2014

Panamax MR4000

TurboGrfix16 mini

in storage
Pioneer
VSX-1019AH-K
SP-99D
DV-58AV
PL-990

Goldstar GVR-DD1

[Xtempo]

also for a composite video switch
CHUNGHOP VSW81

[Xtempo]

moved the movies to where they should be.

[Xtempo]

better shot of the main area

[kevers7290]

Love the retro game stuff and the CRT!

[Xtempo]

Originally Posted by kevers7290

Love the retro game stuff and the CRT!

thanks. I just wish I kept my bigger CRT but that was hard to carry and mange on my own. Everything is practically hooked to the Polaroid other than dvd players, bd player, PS3, Gamecube, Japanese saturn and TurboGraphix16 mini and mac mini.

[kevers7290]

Originally Posted by Xtempo

thanks. I just wish I kept my bigger CRT but that was hard to carry and mange on my own. Everything is practically hooked to the Polaroid other than dvd players, bd player, PS3, Gamecube, Japanese saturn and TurboGraphix16 mini and mac mini.

I feel your pain. I had a Sony XBR960 widescreen HD CRT that weighed ~225lbs!

Unfortunately it finally died a couple years ago and there is no one around that services CRT televisions anymore. Best TV I have ever owned, bar none. Hot take but I think it had better PQ than my current TV (LG OLED). CRT is still king IMO.

[Xtempo]

moved the stereo to a different location and removed the apple TV.