My new Home theater - Blu-ray Forum

Jimbowne · 08-21-2009, 11:06 PM

Don't be too critical please

. I'm currently a mechanical engineer (junior year undergrad) with a small budget. My Home theater consists of my computer (all my CD's are ripped to .Flac

), my pioneer 819, my acesonic 510 speakers, and my newly purchased Blu-ray player (coming next week

).

As you can tell this isn't that great of a setup but it works for me in my financial situation. I will be moving it into my apartment for school next week, so this is my "at home setup".

For the record this setup blows away my old logitech z-5500 setup (hahah I know, laugh if you will).

SeanMF · 08-22-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Don't be too critical please

. I'm currently a mechanical engineer (junior year undergrad) with a small budget. My Home theater consists of my computer (all my CD's are ripped to .Flac

), my pioneer 819, my acesonic 510 speakers, and my newly purchased Blu-ray player (coming next week

).

As you can tell this isn't that great of a setup but it works for me in my financial situation. I will be moving it into my apartment for school next week, so this is my "at home setup".

For the record this setup blows away my old logitech z-5500 setup (hahah I know, laugh if you will).

Welcome...it looks great but make sure when you move that the wire mess isn't there like it is showing in the pictures.

crazyBLUE · 08-22-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Don't be too critical please

. I'm currently a mechanical engineer (junior year undergrad) with a small budget. My Home theater consists of my computer (all my CD's are ripped to .Flac

), my pioneer 819, my acesonic 510 speakers, and my newly purchased Blu-ray player (coming next week

).

As you can tell this isn't that great of a setup but it works for me in my financial situation. I will be moving it into my apartment for school next week, so this is my "at home setup".

For the record this setup blows away my old logitech z-5500 setup (hahah I know, laugh if you will).

Looks like A good start Jim . My concern would be the receiver on top of the tower & It taking A tumble to the floor !!

Johnny Vinyl · 08-22-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Looks like A good start Jim . My concern would be the receiver on top of the tower & It taking A tumble to the floor !!

Hi Jim!

I have to 2nd. Brent's (crazyBLUE) concern about the placement of your receiver. Please get yourself some kind of stand to house all of your componants.

Regarding the wire management thing.....a stand will go a long way to take care of that issue as well.

Nice start though! Well done!

John

naturephoto1 · 08-22-2009, 01:14 AM

I agree with Brent and John about the receiver. It is in a very precarious position and not only can it fall, but the vibrations from the speaker will not help it either. As John has said, get a rack or something to house your electronics.

Rich

SeanMF · 08-22-2009, 01:25 AM

The rack will also make it easier to organize things and get the wired mess shown cleaned up.

bs6268d · 08-22-2009, 01:42 AM

Where did you buy speaker wired I want some like that I'm new to this stuff

Hammie · 08-22-2009, 04:06 AM

I would get a piece of wood and install it onto your current TV stand. Then put your receiver there.

Nice system, BTW.

jk1980 · 08-22-2009, 04:50 AM

Not bad a really good start for a college grad. I'd suggest get an av rack. (I'm scared for your receiver

) THat way you could also hide those wires

But aside from that everything looks great

Jimbowne · 08-22-2009, 03:05 PM

Thanks alot everyone. I'm moving into my aprtment next week for my junior year of school. I will def. invest in some a/v rack for my receiver (cuz its my lil baby

). Besides hiding the wires under carpet, does anyone have any suggestions to make it look clean?? BTW I cannot wait for lossless audio when my Blu-ray player comes in

Johnny Vinyl · 08-22-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Thanks alot everyone. I'm moving into my aprtment next week for my junior year of school. I will def. invest in some a/v rack for my receiver (cuz its my lil baby

). Besides hiding the wires under carpet, does anyone have any suggestions to make it look clean?? BTW I cannot wait for lossless audio when my Blu-ray player comes in

For running speaker wire under carpet I use FLATWIRE speaker cable. It has a much lower profile than standard speaker wire, and, as such, is less noticeable.

John

crazyBLUE · 08-22-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Thanks alot everyone. I'm moving into my aprtment next week for my junior year of school. I will def. invest in some a/v rack for my receiver (cuz its my lil baby

). Besides hiding the wires under carpet, does anyone have any suggestions to make it look clean?? BTW I cannot wait for lossless audio when my Blu-ray player comes in

have you put that receiver on the floor yet

Jimbowne · 08-22-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

have you put that receiver on the floor yet

Yes I have... Thanks for the advice. I'll be loving for a decent a/v rack today.

Jimbowne · 08-26-2009, 01:11 PM

So I went to BB and got "the fast and the furious" for my first blu-ray. Yesterday I went to Sam's Club and saw "the rock" on blu-ray for $12, so that is my second

. My blu-ray player is on its way and should be here in about a week

.

HomeTheaterVirgin · 08-26-2009, 01:27 PM

How did you get transormers to fit the screen mine has those dam bars.Nice setup by the way.

D · 08-26-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Don't be too critical please

. I'm currently a mechanical engineer (junior year undergrad) with a small budget. My Home theater consists of my computer (all my CD's are ripped to .Flac

), my pioneer 819, my acesonic 510 speakers, and my newly purchased Blu-ray player (coming next week

).

As you can tell this isn't that great of a setup but it works for me in my financial situation. I will be moving it into my apartment for school next week, so this is my "at home setup".

For the record this setup blows away my old logitech z-5500 setup (hahah I know, laugh if you will).

Jim, Nice setup! I posted some suggestions about wire management tubing and sub connection in your gallery. If you have any questions, let me know. D.

Blu-Kyle · 08-26-2009, 02:26 PM

Very nice setup Jim.

Question for you, what kind of video ouput (HDMI, DVI, VGA, ...) and video card are you using for the computer? I have been wanting to hook my computer tower up to my tv for a while now.

ZIPPO · 08-26-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbowne

Besides hiding the wires under carpet, does anyone have any suggestions to make it look clean?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=109913

08-21-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Jimbowne Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2	My new Home theater Don't be too critical please . I'm currently a mechanical engineer (junior year undergrad) with a small budget. My Home theater consists of my computer (all my CD's are ripped to .Flac ), my pioneer 819, my acesonic 510 speakers, and my newly purchased Blu-ray player (coming next week ). As you can tell this isn't that great of a setup but it works for me in my financial situation. I will be moving it into my apartment for school next week, so this is my "at home setup". For the record this setup blows away my old logitech z-5500 setup (hahah I know, laugh if you will).

08-26-2009, 01:11 PM	#14
Jimbowne Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2	First two blu-rays So I went to BB and got "the fast and the furious" for my first blu-ray. Yesterday I went to Sam's Club and saw "the rock" on blu-ray for $12, so that is my second . My blu-ray player is on its way and should be here in about a week .

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08-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#5
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	I agree with Brent and John about the receiver. It is in a very precarious position and not only can it fall, but the vibrations from the speaker will not help it either. As John has said, get a rack or something to house your electronics. Rich

08-22-2009, 01:25 AM	#6
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	The rack will also make it easier to organize things and get the wired mess shown cleaned up.

08-22-2009, 01:42 AM	#7
bs6268d Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	Where did you buy speaker wired I want some like that I'm new to this stuff

08-22-2009, 04:06 AM	#8
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I would get a piece of wood and install it onto your current TV stand. Then put your receiver there. Nice system, BTW.

08-22-2009, 04:50 AM	#9
jk1980 Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Manila, Philippines Blu-ray collection:10	Not bad a really good start for a college grad. I'd suggest get an av rack. (I'm scared for your receiver ) THat way you could also hide those wires But aside from that everything looks great

08-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
Jimbowne Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2	Thanks alot everyone. I'm moving into my aprtment next week for my junior year of school. I will def. invest in some a/v rack for my receiver (cuz its my lil baby ). Besides hiding the wires under carpet, does anyone have any suggestions to make it look clean?? BTW I cannot wait for lossless audio when my Blu-ray player comes in

08-26-2009, 01:27 PM	#15
HomeTheaterVirgin Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7	How did you get transormers to fit the screen mine has those dam bars.Nice setup by the way.

08-26-2009, 02:26 PM	#17
Blu-Kyle Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:62	Very nice setup Jim. Question for you, what kind of video ouput (HDMI, DVI, VGA, ...) and video card are you using for the computer? I have been wanting to hook my computer tower up to my tv for a while now.

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