Questionable Home Theatre Pictures

[DrinkMore]

Originally Posted by FendersRule

First off, there are some setups that I really like. Most other setups simply violate certain rules. I base these "rules" of an actual theater viewing experience. BTW- the optimal setup doesn't require hardly any money at all. Some of these fallacies completely turn me off, but I find that many people violate these simple rules:

1) NOTHING should be placed in front of your screen. This means PS3, Xbox, players, receivers, speakers, stuffed animals, etc. Your screen should simply be a screen. Speakers are best built in the walls, but if you can't do that, stick them off to the far side, and not NEAR the screen. I've also seen many setups, where people literally put gaming consoles infront of hte screen, and move the screen to the very back of the stand. People who have sunk many thousands into their setup still do this, and I consider it a waste of money.

2) Some people think VESA is godliness. It is when it is done right, especially at the correct height. You never should be looking "UP" to view a movie. VESA means that the screen is sunk back even more, and your clutter of expensive crap is protruding in-front of the screen.

Just about all VESA stands I have seen break these rules as well. The TV is mounted in the back, while all the crap is placed in-front.

3) Nothing should be lit up during viewing. I've seen a picture of the most beautiful home theater ever. This guy had carpeted walls, theater seats, a 1080p projector with a large screen. Just looked fantastic. But he had a damned lighted popcorn stand right to the left of the screen. This is a major distraction. Nice decoration, but please stick it in the rear of the room. I always have trouble posting pictures of what I am talking about, because the Picture thread of people's theaters is so hard to find.

Most of all setups on this board I see break these rules. Sometimes a minimalist setups don't break these rules, and can allow for a better viewing. Here is my setup (I am a graduate student, so I cannot afford very much).

You have a Toshiba tv. You don't get an opinion here!

Just kidding Simple. The way it should be!

[Forrestandjen07]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

You have a Toshiba tv. You don't get an opinion here!

Just kidding Simple. The way it should be!

Toshibas make damn good tvs

[FendersRule]

Originally Posted by Forrestandjen07

Toshibas make damn good tvs

I must agree with this. I got mine for free, but I tell you what, I've been nothing but impressed with this screen.

[Forrestandjen07]

Originally Posted by FendersRule

I must agree with this. I got mine for free, but I tell you what, I've been nothing but impressed with this screen.

Yup i told my dad to get one for himself, 42 inch

its wonderful