Home Theater Advice sought - Blu-ray Forum

bferr1 · 03-24-2009, 03:46 PM

I need some help. My wife and I agreed we could buy ourselves something with our tax return. She paid off her laptop. Me, I have it narrowed down to the following "improvements" (for the record, I have a Harmony 880, a PS3 for BDs/DVDs/CDs, a Denon 3808 receiver, and a Sammy 67A750 LED DLP):

1. New Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray/universal player ($499 or higher): http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/

2. Pro-Ject Debut III turntable (about $350): http://project-audio.com/main.php?pr...tables&lang=en

3. ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit ($252 at Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/ButtKicker-Wir.../dp/B001HBH1B2

4. Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote w/ free RF extender ($386 at Amazon): The free RF extender offer expires 3/30, so I'll need to decide quickly on this one. http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Advanc...7903962&sr=8-1

5. DVDO Edge Video Processor ($699 at Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/DVDO-EDGE-High...7905214&sr=1-1

sinister184 · 03-24-2009, 03:59 PM

what type of surround do you have? out of the list i say the Oppo

bferr1 · 03-24-2009, 04:01 PM

Oh, sorry, I have Klipsch speakers all around, except for the sub, which is an older Mirage unit that suits me well.

Beta Man · 03-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Turntable ....

What Klipsch speakers do you have?

bferr1 · 03-24-2009, 04:17 PM

SB3s for the fronts, SC1 for the center, SS1s for the surrounds-- slightly older speaker set, but I'm okay with these for now.

naturephoto1 · 03-24-2009, 04:24 PM

For now, with your equipment and options I would opt for the turntable. It will give you an additional music source which will allow you to play music that is only available on vinyl and either has not or never will be released in another disk form.

Rich

kpkelley · 03-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Do you have room for towers? Will the wife allow?

If so, I would suggest upgrading the front stage to some towers(starting at about $550/pair) and a new center to match. Might stretch your budget a little, but you could make the difference back by selling your existing speakers.

Or you could upgrade your sub or get a second

JJ · 03-24-2009, 05:05 PM

Turntable.

jomari · 03-24-2009, 05:14 PM

likewise, i too, would go with the turntable.

nothing beats spending quality time
-listening to vinyl in <<<STEREO SURROUND>>> with the missus
-finding great deals at record stores (do we still have em?), flea markets, garage sales, with the missus
-learning a new hobby with her, about the cartridges, play speed, and maintenance.

its a great hobby, as you can tell, not only for you, but for the both of you.

in a world currently digital, it always comforts me to know i grew up in an analog one.

Clark Kent · 03-24-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

1. New Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray/universal player ($499 or higher): http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/

That would be my choice. Its dvd upconverting and deinterlacing performance should be very similar to the Edge processor mentioned and you get a good BD player with SACD and DVD-Audio playback as a bonus.

The turntable is also a decent choice but vinyl is a significant commitment beyond the turntable alone.

bferr1 · 03-24-2009, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the reply, guys. It's been a great help. I pointed my wife to this thread, and she's leaning towards the turntable, since she has a lot of her mother's old records that she'd like to be able to use.

Funny how something for me has now turned into something for her!

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 12:06 AM

If I knew how to figure out doing multiple quotes (I'm working on it

), I'd quote everyone who suggested getting a turntable.

John

ZIPPO · 03-25-2009, 12:08 AM

hit the "+ tag next to the quote tag

ZIPPO · 03-25-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Turntable ....

What Klipsch speakers do you have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

For now, with your equipment and options I would opt for the turntable. It will give you an additional music source which will allow you to play music that is only available on vinyl and either has not or never will be released in another disk form.

Rich

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Turntable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

likewise, i too, would go with the turntable.

nothing beats spending quality time
-listening to vinyl in <<<STEREO SURROUND>>> with the missus
-finding great deals at record stores (do we still have em?), flea markets, garage sales, with the missus
-learning a new hobby with her, about the cartridges, play speed, and maintenance.

its a great hobby, as you can tell, not only for you, but for the both of you.

in a world currently digital, it always comforts me to know i grew up in an analog one.

TURNTABLE

Rob J in WNY · 03-25-2009, 12:10 AM

As a fan of vinyl, I think that a turntable addition to a home theater is just the nicest touch. I'm with the turntable option as well.

crazyBLUE · 03-25-2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

If I knew how to figure out doing multiple quotes (I'm working on it

), I'd quote everyone who suggested getting a turntable.

John

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

hit the "+ tag next to the quote tag

Got it John !!

TURNTABLE !

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

TURNTABLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Turntable ....

What Klipsch speakers do you have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

For now, with your equipment and options I would opt for the turntable. It will give you an additional music source which will allow you to play music that is only available on vinyl and either has not or never will be released in another disk form.

Rich

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Turntable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

likewise, i too, would go with the turntable.

nothing beats spending quality time
-listening to vinyl in <<<STEREO SURROUND>>> with the missus
-finding great deals at record stores (do we still have em?), flea markets, garage sales, with the missus
-learning a new hobby with her, about the cartridges, play speed, and maintenance.

its a great hobby, as you can tell, not only for you, but for the both of you.

in a world currently digital, it always comforts me to know i grew up in an analog one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bferr1

Thanks for the reply, guys. It's been a great help. I pointed my wife to this thread, and she's leaning towards the turntable, since she has a lot of her mother's old records that she'd like to be able to use.

Funny how something for me has now turned into something for her!

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

If I knew how to figure out doing multiple quotes (I'm working on it

), I'd quote everyone who suggested getting a turntable.

John

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

As a fan of vinyl, I think that a turntable addition to a home theater is just the nicest touch. I'm with the turntable option as well.

Thx ZIPPO!

John

crazyBLUE · 03-25-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Thx ZIPPO!

John

THATS FUNNY John

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

THATS FUNNY John

I know it's funny....I couldn't figure it out for the life of me! Then all of a sudden it just clicked! DUH!!!!!!!

JOhn

bferr1 · 03-25-2009, 12:29 AM

I'm surprised by the amount of turntable love on this web site. Which web site is it again?

03-24-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	Home Theater Advice sought I need some help. My wife and I agreed we could buy ourselves something with our tax return. She paid off her laptop. Me, I have it narrowed down to the following "improvements" (for the record, I have a Harmony 880, a PS3 for BDs/DVDs/CDs, a Denon 3808 receiver, and a Sammy 67A750 LED DLP): 1. New Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray/universal player ($499 or higher): http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-83/ 2. Pro-Ject Debut III turntable (about $350): http://project-audio.com/main.php?pr...tables&lang=en 3. ButtKicker BKA300 Wireless Home Theater Kit ($252 at Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/ButtKicker-Wir.../dp/B001HBH1B2 4. Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote w/ free RF extender ($386 at Amazon): The free RF extender offer expires 3/30, so I'll need to decide quickly on this one. http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Advanc...7903962&sr=8-1 5. DVDO Edge Video Processor ($699 at Amazon): http://www.amazon.com/DVDO-EDGE-High...7905214&sr=1-1

03-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	SB3s for the fronts, SC1 for the center, SS1s for the surrounds-- slightly older speaker set, but I'm okay with these for now. Last edited by bferr1; 03-24-2009 at 04:23 PM.

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03-24-2009, 03:59 PM	#2
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	what type of surround do you have? out of the list i say the Oppo

03-24-2009, 04:01 PM	#3
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	Oh, sorry, I have Klipsch speakers all around, except for the sub, which is an older Mirage unit that suits me well.

03-24-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Turntable .... What Klipsch speakers do you have?

03-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#6
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	For now, with your equipment and options I would opt for the turntable. It will give you an additional music source which will allow you to play music that is only available on vinyl and either has not or never will be released in another disk form. Rich

03-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Do you have room for towers? Will the wife allow? If so, I would suggest upgrading the front stage to some towers(starting at about $550/pair) and a new center to match. Might stretch your budget a little, but you could make the difference back by selling your existing speakers. Or you could upgrade your sub or get a second

03-24-2009, 05:05 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Turntable.

03-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#9
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	likewise, i too, would go with the turntable. nothing beats spending quality time -listening to vinyl in <<<STEREO SURROUND>>> with the missus -finding great deals at record stores (do we still have em?), flea markets, garage sales, with the missus -learning a new hobby with her, about the cartridges, play speed, and maintenance. its a great hobby, as you can tell, not only for you, but for the both of you. in a world currently digital, it always comforts me to know i grew up in an analog one.

03-24-2009, 11:52 PM	#11
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	Thanks for the reply, guys. It's been a great help. I pointed my wife to this thread, and she's leaning towards the turntable, since she has a lot of her mother's old records that she'd like to be able to use. Funny how something for me has now turned into something for her!

03-25-2009, 12:06 AM	#12
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If I knew how to figure out doing multiple quotes (I'm working on it ), I'd quote everyone who suggested getting a turntable. John

03-25-2009, 12:08 AM	#13
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	hit the "+ tag next to the quote tag

03-25-2009, 12:10 AM	#15
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	As a fan of vinyl, I think that a turntable addition to a home theater is just the nicest touch. I'm with the turntable option as well.

03-25-2009, 12:29 AM	#20
bferr1 Banned Member since:Sep 2006 Location:MA Trading Score:18	I'm surprised by the amount of turntable love on this web site. Which web site is it again?

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