ShockWave's HT

[ShockWave]

Only one picture right now. Will add more soon.

[Irrob]

nice and clean! list your gear.

[rlf3911]

I would think about spreading out your left and right speaker, would open up the front sound stage a lot more.

[ShockWave]

Originally Posted by rlf3911

I would think about spreading out your left and right speaker, would open up the front sound stage a lot more.

Thanks I am working on doing that. My house was not built with HT in mind. I am really trying to figure out how to make the best out of it. I appreciate your input.

[ShockWave]

New pics more to come soon. Bedroom got a face lift will add new pics this week

[talstarone]

That is One Amazing and Beautiful System you have.

The Finish and Lines on those Amazing B&W Speakers are Incredible.
Love the Entire Set-Up.From The Pioneer Kuro to the Marantz Pre/Pro and Emotiva XPA-5.

Then The AV Cabinet looks like a Fine piece of Craftsmanship.
Sitting Back to Watch a Movie or listen to some Tunes or a Blu-Ray Concert,must be a Surreal Experience.

You Certainly Chose some of the Finest Gear made in Putting your Living Room System Together.
Congratulations,on one Beautiful System.

Pics like yours Provide me with the Inspiration and Desire,I need to keep pushing my system to be at its Best.

Thanks for Starting the Thread.Its Simply Awesome!

[Hammie]

Gotta love the Boomerang channel!

Nice setup! That TV stand turned out great. Not sure if I ever commented on the final product before.

[Scooby Blu]

Great set up!!! Love the boomerang as well!!

[Johk]

Love your gear! Specially your B&W speakers!

I'm just wondering, is there a specific reason why you chose to place your setup in the corner?

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by Johk

Love your gear! Specially your B&W speakers!

I'm just wondering, is there a specific reason why you chose to place your setup in the corner?

+1. Wondered why it's in the corner also. Could u give more pics of the room layout? Great ht equipment though!

[phansson]

That is the same question I was going to ask, I am just late to the party.

Shockwave, nice equipment!

[ShockWave]

Thanks for all the great comments fellas! As of right now I don't have a choice. The way my room is laid out. Anyway I could move it would block a door or not centered properly. Always something right! I have one option I will try when we buy new furniture. But right now it's not ideal but it works.

[ManUtd]

Hey Shock that looks great! Well done.

[ShockWave]

The Marantz AV8003 arrived today. Now trying to learn how to work it properly. I am not going to run Audyssey for a least a week. I really want to get used to the sound without so when I do use Audyssey I have a baseline on what I like better. I have watched Transformers so far and it sounds great. A vase improvement over my yammy. Very natural sound, more detail, and more separation.

I only used my SPL meter so far to adjust things. Not familiar with all the options yet.

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by ShockWave

The Marantz AV8003 arrived today. Now trying to learn how to work it properly. I am not going to run Audyssey for a least a week. I really want to get used to the sound without so when I do use Audyssey I have a baseline on what I like better. I have watched Transformers so far and it sounds great. A vase improvement over my yammy. Very natural sound, more detail, and more separation.

I only used my SPL meter so far to adjust things. Not familiar with all the options yet.

Awesome You come across a good deal on one let me know as I'm currently looking to get one. You got pictures of the rest of your room with the b&ws? I'm curious on the layout and maybe I can help you with better positioning other than that corner. What are you using for an amp with with the marantz 8003 pre/pro?

[ShockWave]

Well guys, I just pre ordered two Epik Empire subs. So should have them in May. I will also be ordering a SMS-1 to calibrate both subs. Which I am really excited about especially the on screen calibration. That's a huge seller for me since I won't need to use a computer. I may also get the Oppo 83 in two weeks. Not sure if I should get that or a XPA-2. Should I get the player or amp?

Also have been talking to my wife about speakers. I have always wanted b&w 802's. I was very close to pulling the trigger on the nautilus series. But my wife actually talked me out of it. She told me if I do all the things around the house she wants this year. She will allow me to get the 802d and center first quarter 2011. Now I am not talking about the lastest ones. I am going to try to land a demo or used pair locally. I could never justify paying 15k for a pair of speakers, that's just me.

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by ShockWave

Well guys, I just pre ordered two Epik Empire subs. So should have them in May. I will also be ordering a SMS-1 to calibrate both subs. Which I am really excited about especially the on screen calibration. That's a huge seller for me since I won't need to use a computer. I may also get the Oppo 83 in two weeks. Not sure if I should get that or a XPA-2. Should I get the player or amp?

Also have been talking to my wife about speakers. I have always wanted b&w 802's. I was very close to pulling the trigger on the nautilus series. But my wife actually talked me out of it. She told me if I do all the things around the house she wants this year. She will allow me to get the 802d and center first quarter 2011. Now I am not talking about the lastest ones. I am going to try to land a demo or used pair locally. I could never justify paying 15k for a pair of speakers, that's just me.

Well either purchase would be a good choice.

I personally have always believed to get the Best Performance,you have to Start with your Source Components.
So with the Awards,Reviews,and customer love the Oppo-BDP83 is getting that is the move,I would make first.

But thats just me.You may feel, another amp to be beneficial to your situation(and it certainly cant hurt)

But if it were my system(Besides Smiling from ear to ear,that I have such a sweet system).I would go with the Oppo.

That way I know the Pre/Pre,Amps,and Speakers are all receiving the best source signal possible.

But as I said,its just my Two Cents Worth.

[Hammie]

I guess my question is what are you trying to gain with the Oppo that your Sony doesn't already provide?

[Fanaticalism]

Originally Posted by Hammie

I guess my question is what are you trying to gain with the Oppo that your Sony doesn't already provide?

+1

Not to mention source components change very often and the Oppo has been out for a while already.

[ShockWave]

Thanks for your input guys.

My thoughts are this on the oppo. My daugter is going to need a blu player very soon. So I figured I need to replace mine with something. I figured the oppo has great loading times. If I hook up the analog ports to my pro would it create a better sound over my Sony? Also wouldn't it play dvd's nicer don't care to much for this. I only watch a few dvd's that are not on blu. I also can't turn off the processor of my Sony to only allow my monitor to do all the work unless I am mistaken. I would also like to get a few sacd's I the future. Do these points warrent a purchase? I also like how the oppo looks.