Home Theater Photos

[Woody]

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

If I had Brain Sturgeon's setup I wouldn't go to the theaters...ever!

Movie theaters are SOOOO 2002.

[the_r]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

It's definitely my favorite. One day, if we ever move and have space like he has, I hope to have a theater of that caliber. However, I have what I have and enjoy it just the same.

Agreed. I love the way my gear sounds to date, having gone through so many small upgrades to get where I am now. I can't really ask for more, seeing as how I live in a condo especially. I would have loved to have sprung for a slightly better sub like an ED or an AV123, but I'm pretty sure I'm borderline when it comes to eviction notices due to noise levels.

My only potential upgrade is to get a display with blacker blacks. My Sammy 4665 was great in it's day, but that day was a year ago. It's satisfactory, but every time I see a completely dark scene, and my screen isn't completely black, I keep thinking about the Kuro's... and it hurts inside

[Apache]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Ok, this is a little OT for this thread, but Apache- how did you get the album art on your music? Is it stored locally on the HD or streamed from another pc?

I have mine streamed and the album art will not follow it. TIA.

I just went in the internet and copied the image then placed it on the folder.

[Apache]

Originally Posted by BLU STEAL

where did you get that theme from?

Cant remember I got many though. If you want give me your PSN and ill send you what I got.

[Apache]

Originally Posted by dtowntke

someone should give that man an award

+1

[SupaSweet]

Originally Posted by the_r

Agreed. I love the way my gear sounds to date, having gone through so many small upgrades to get where I am now. I can't really ask for more, seeing as how I live in a condo especially. I would have loved to have sprung for a slightly better sub like an ED or an AV123, but I'm pretty sure I'm borderline when it comes to eviction notices due to noise levels.

My only potential upgrade is to get a display with blacker blacks. My Sammy 4665 was great in it's day, but that day was a year ago. It's satisfactory, but every time I see a completely dark scene, and my screen isn't completely black, I keep thinking about the Kuro's... and it hurts inside

You want blacker blacks then go Plasma...as for LCD look at the 650/750/850 series....I have the 650 and i was blown away by how deep the blacks could be on an LCD, 50:000:1 contrast ratio...the 750 has the same with a few more features (i think just mini games and a little more software and nicer GUI) the 850 series have a ridiculous contrast ratio....the KURO is a no brainer but it sure is pricey...

[JJ]

I feel like I can finally post my stuff in here. 99.9% Completion!!! I mean, I can't afford 100% for now,

Back Right Corner of the "Dedicated Home Theater Living Room":


Starring Polk Monitor 50 #1 as...Right Surround



Cool little Star Wars frame! I just suck at picture taking, like Beta.



Polk Monitor 50 #2 and #3 as Center Back Surround and Left Surround:



Gladiator Poster, Bullfighting frame from Spain:





Those cool signs which I am getting two more of when I can find $30 to spare:





Front View:



Grilles off for Show!



Ye Olde A/V Stand (there's an SNES in my room... ):



In the Right Corner, B&W 683 and Martin Logan Dynamo!



Ye Olde Sitting Arrangement:



Bedroom Blu-Rack starring Barricade and the F-18 from ID4:



Bedroom Favorite DVDs Shelf starring X-Wing and Vought F4U Corsair (mind the sealed HD-DVD, )



Tada!



Of course, my living room has such poor sun-lighting that I used the rack lights. For HT, it's always dark in here - a good thing - especially at night, really gives it that movie theater feel. I'll add another pic come night time!

Complete Equipment List:

-Bowers & Wilkins HTM62 Center
-2 Bowers & Wilkins 683 L/R Floorstanders
-3 Polk Monitor 50 Rears
-Martin Logan Dynamo Subwoofer
-Marantz SR-7002 A/V Receiver
-Sony PS3
-Gamecube, PS2, N64, SNES (I love old school games)
-Philips DVD/DivX player
-APC H15 Power Conditioner
-Philips 47" PFL7432D (With that oh-so-lovable-and-yet-oh-so-silly Ambilight feature)
-Marantz RC8001 Universal Remote & the PS3 Remote
-Monoprice Cables, Wires, Hookups, Connects, Etc

...all done for now! Been wanting to put my stuff in here for ages...I wonder where the old pic of my original setup is...AHA! Found it...here's what that same room looked like in January: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1638

[J6P]

I've been following this project with great interest, JJ, and it's really looking good.

I definitely covet those B&Ws! Someday...

[jmartinez]

a bit late on this but just went back couple of pages and saw Bobby B's setup, NICE!

[STARKILLER--1138]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That is one awesome set-up JJ! Congrats man!

[the_r]

Originally Posted by Eddie.Nyce

You want blacker blacks then go Plasma...as for LCD look at the 650/750/850 series....I have the 650 and i was blown away by how deep the blacks could be on an LCD, 50:000:1 contrast ratio...the 750 has the same with a few more features (i think just mini games and a little more software and nicer GUI) the 850 series have a ridiculous contrast ratio....the KURO is a no brainer but it sure is pricey...

I'm thinking of selling my 4665 for another set, but it may jeopardize my engagement

I definitely want to stay with LCD because I do a lot of PC work, and quite a bit of gaming, so I'd rather not kill myself from paranoia with burn-in with the plasma.

Is this your first de-judder set Eddie? How do you like it?

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by Eddie.Nyce

You want blacker blacks then go Plasma...as for LCD look at the 650/750/850 series....I have the 650 and i was blown away by how deep the blacks could be on an LCD, 50:000:1 contrast ratio...the 750 has the same with a few more features (i think just mini games and a little more software and nicer GUI) the 850 series have a ridiculous contrast ratio....the KURO is a no brainer but it sure is pricey...

I just bought an 850. Waiting on the delivery and setup before I post pictures of my setup.

[SupaSweet]

Originally Posted by the_r

I'm thinking of selling my 4665 for another set, but it may jeopardize my engagement

I definitely want to stay with LCD because I do a lot of PC work, and quite a bit of gaming, so I'd rather not kill myself from paranoia with burn-in with the plasma.

Is this your first de-judder set Eddie? How do you like it?

I love my sammy, i had the 52' 530 series prior to my 52' 650 series, i compared this side by side other LCD's, Sammy/Sharp/Sony all 52' 1080p 120hz models as i could have gotten all of them at the same price..(the sharp $200 less) the sammy's PQ really stood out for me and i was so pleased with the 530 series that i took the leap...120hz takes some getting used to, it is excellent for gaming it really does make a difference, i cannot watch tv without 120hz set to high anymore...its like trying to watch analog tv...it just doesnt happen ! heheh anyhow this is a shot of the black level on my sammy, it truly is impressive..and like you i opted for LCD as i use it for PC & Gaming, LCD's have come a long way.

[SupaSweet]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I feel like I can finally post my stuff in here. 99.9% Completion!!! I mean, I can't afford 100% for now,




Of course, my living room has such poor sun-lighting that I used the rack lights. For HT, it's always dark in here - a good thing - especially at night, really gives it that movie theater feel. I'll add another pic come night time!

Complete Equipment List:

-Bowers & Wilkins HTM62 Center
-2 Bowers & Wilkins 683 L/R Floorstanders
-3 Polk Monitor 50 Rears
-Martin Logan Dynamo Subwoofer
-Marantz SR-7002 A/V Receiver
-Sony PS3
-Gamecube, PS2, N64, SNES (I love old school games)
-Philips DVD/DivX player
-APC H15 Power Conditioner
-Philips 47" PFL7432D (With that oh-so-lovable-and-yet-oh-so-silly Ambilight feature)
-Marantz RC8001 Universal Remote & the PS3 Remote
-Monoprice Cables, Wires, Hookups, Connects, Etc

...all done for now! Been wanting to put my stuff in here for ages...I wonder where the old pic of my original setup is...AHA! Found it...here's what that same room looked like in January: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1638

Nice, your set up has come along way! very nice indeed. I have a few more minor upgrades in mind as well and then i will spend no more money! i swear! (that is what i told the wife) not until we get a bigger place that is =p

[SupaSweet]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

I just bought an 850. Waiting on the delivery and setup before I post pictures of my setup.

I am sooo jealous! man, you can never stay on top! every week there is something new! hahahha....nice man! please post pix! i cant wait to see it in the wild !!!!

[ultrablue]

it surely gets addictive

[HeManster03]

My girlfriend and I have been looking at a place is not flood prone, which is very common in our area. I have been promised the basement, so I want some feedback on what I am tentatively calling the " MattCave"

I am gonna keep my 42" panny 80u in my room, but will stay with panny for the 58pz800u..i get a pretty decent deal through work. my bd player will be the new panny 50 when it comes in within the next few weeks. I have an xbox 360 elite, which will move downstairs permanently to stop my gf playing guitar hero at 3am keeping me awake when i work in the morning. lol...
For my speakers I have reached a wall so to speak.. I really really really like the Klipsch F3 towers and the little half moon speakers they make for the rears and their bookshelf speakers for my sides * im not sure on model numbers for the last 2 speaker sets off the top of my head, so sorry for no model description* as well as a Klipsch Sub12. But, since new speakers have come out we have our old Polk monitor series all on clearance/open box. I can snag 2 Polk Monitor 70 towers for 204 total, 2 monitor 50's for 160 total, and 2 monitor 40s for 100 bucks, and my manager said the sub is mine if i buy the set for 60 bucks for their 12" woofer. I will not be hanging the speakers if they are satellites so it just comes down to preference with the speakers.
Either way, the set will be surrounded by my Hines Ward Autographed framed jersey, 1970's Steelers Superbowl plaques with team pictures* all 4 and working on finding the 5th* and my replica regulation sized helmet signed by jack lambert in a case to the right, plus room for more merchandise, so any suggestions for speakers or even more Steelers merch to pick up would be appreciated.

[Beta Man]

Yeah.... I'm in NE Ohio also..... My only suggestion is to the burn the Steelers garbage!!!!

Honestly though..... have you looked outside of what is offered at your particular store?

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Eddie.Nyce

I've got that same TV stand! Costco, right?

[Sherm]

Nothing spectacular but great Audio and Video. This is upstairs









And Downstairs in living room, Same set up but LCi series Polk inwalls and Smaller Sub Behind green chair in corner. all wiring was run under house and in built in cabinet beside my chair.









And the remotes (2) Universal MX-980's