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DrasticPlastic · 03-16-2009, 03:31 PM

I just used some undercabinet fluorescent lights from walmart and adhered them to the back of my dlp with some pieces of velcro. I got some blue colored vinyl that is really thin, just like plastic and has adhesive on one side and used that to color the diffuser on the lights. I have all three of them plugged into an extension cord that is plugged into the switched outlet on the back of my receiver so they turn on and off with all my gear. It looks really good, works flawlessly, and everything out the door only cost me around $38. I'd post some pics if I had any, but I haven't taken any yet.

Rovic · 03-16-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fly4rabbi

Was looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Cyron-LED-Ligh...7170698&sr=8-2

It is the cyron six pack. it does not say anything about being an expansion. I am looking to put a set behind my bedroom tv that is going to be wall mounted in the next week. I really only need 4 but if I could put the other 2 in another room then I would look into this set.

Can any help? I am sure someone here posted something.

Those look like the ones I have....you are not going to able to put the other two on another bedroom because they all have to be connected to that one controlling piece and the cable for the lights will not be long enough...but they work really good...i have some pics on my gallery...also you can change color or have a stable color of your choosing....

JJ · 03-16-2009, 04:16 PM

crazyBLUE · 03-17-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

JJ I love all you're new lighting ! The pic's in you're gallery where the pic. on the KURO is the same shade as the backlighting is amazingly cool ! The lighting under the couch & recliner

LOOK'S AWESOME !!!!

liquidice · 03-17-2009, 02:21 AM

just remember, too much backlighting will cause a distortion in what you see in movies, and will reduce the intended "vision" of the video your viewing.

popcornninja · 03-17-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly4rabbi

Was looking at these: http://www.amazon.com/Cyron-LED-Ligh...7170698&sr=8-2

It is the cyron six pack. it does not say anything about being an expansion. I am looking to put a set behind my bedroom tv that is going to be wall mounted in the next week. I really only need 4 but if I could put the other 2 in another room then I would look into this set.

Can any help? I am sure someone here posted something.

I have this exact set and I love it. You can see my pics in my HT gallery. They give you more then enough cord to get the job done.

fly4rabbi · 03-17-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by popcornninja

I have this exact set and I love it. You can see my pics in my HT gallery. They give you more then enough cord to get the job done.

Do you have to use all 6 or can you use only 4?

popcornninja · 03-17-2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fly4rabbi

Do you have to use all 6 or can you use only 4?

You don't have to use all of them. I believe that all of them are individually plugged into a box.

I almost didn't use the 15 ft lights but I ended up mounting them to the back of the two corner acoustics panels. I thought it looked good.

Kryptron · 03-22-2009, 09:02 PM

I just placed an order for the 6 pack set. Seems like the best deal for 6 15" bars. But of course i had to get expedited shipping

because I'm too impatient so it was about $118 total.

mmunro2003 · 03-23-2009, 01:50 AM

I bought the IKEA Dioder lights a month or two ago, i must say im in love with them, check out my gallery if you would like.

Fors* · 03-23-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptron

I just placed an order for the 6 pack set. Seems like the best deal for 6 15" bars. But of course i had to get expedited shipping

because I'm too impatient so it was about $118 total.

You will enjoy the lights greatly. Cyron is a good company to work with if you have any problems. I have found the 4 15" lightbards that I have to have noticeably increased my viewing pleasure when watching movies. Just make sure that you dont' "group" them too close together behind the TV or what-not, like liquidice stated above, as it will drain on the PQ. Congrats on your purchase!

Kryptron · 03-27-2009, 12:30 AM

Ok Finally hooked them up. I luv them!

Here's two crappy pics i took.
https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14445_full.jpg

https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14446_full.jpg

Steve · 03-27-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kryptron

Ok Finally hooked them up. I luv them!

Here's two crappy pics i took.
https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14445_full.jpg

https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14446_full.jpg

Nice looking pics. I have a hard time getting decent screen shots as well, but I can tell what's going on and it looks good. I recently installed a Cyron 6 pack setup. Pics are in my gallery.

Fors* · 03-27-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptron

Ok Finally hooked them up. I luv them!

Here's two crappy pics i took.
https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14445_full.jpg

https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14446_full.jpg

Yes, me too. I like the pics, they're not that bad. You have yours set up relatively similiar to me. I used to have all 4 on the back of the TV, but felt that was overkill for my set up. I am much happier with one behind each speaker, one behind the top of the TV and 1 within my TV stand.

steve1971 · 03-29-2009, 06:23 PM

Ok you guys are killing me! lol I have to get a set of these Cyron Lights. They look so cool. So this Friday I will have to get a set.

Fors* · 03-29-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve1971

Ok you guys are killing me! lol I have to get a set of these Cyron Lights. They look so cool. So this Friday I will have to get a set.

Do it, they are awesome and if you have kids, they luv it too. My daughter thinks it's Christmas every night! LOL!

faceman31 · 03-29-2009, 10:03 PM

I bought a 6' light rope from lowes for $5 and it works great, I just didn't want to spend the money and I am very happy with the results.

Driver_King · 03-30-2009, 04:34 AM

I would love to make a DIY Ambilight type system to go around my screen. I wonder how that would turn out.

03-22-2009, 09:02 PM	#49
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	I just placed an order for the 6 pack set. Seems like the best deal for 6 15" bars. But of course i had to get expedited shipping because I'm too impatient so it was about $118 total. Last edited by Kryptron; 03-22-2009 at 09:28 PM.

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03-16-2009, 03:31 PM	#41
DrasticPlastic Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:2	I just used some undercabinet fluorescent lights from walmart and adhered them to the back of my dlp with some pieces of velcro. I got some blue colored vinyl that is really thin, just like plastic and has adhesive on one side and used that to color the diffuser on the lights. I have all three of them plugged into an extension cord that is plugged into the switched outlet on the back of my receiver so they turn on and off with all my gear. It looks really good, works flawlessly, and everything out the door only cost me around $38. I'd post some pics if I had any, but I haven't taken any yet.

03-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#43
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

03-17-2009, 02:21 AM	#45
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	just remember, too much backlighting will cause a distortion in what you see in movies, and will reduce the intended "vision" of the video your viewing.

03-23-2009, 01:50 AM	#50
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	I bought the IKEA Dioder lights a month or two ago, i must say im in love with them, check out my gallery if you would like.

03-27-2009, 12:30 AM	#52
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	Ok Finally hooked them up. I luv them! Here's two crappy pics i took. https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14445_full.jpg https://images.blu-ray.com/htgallery/14446_full.jpg

03-29-2009, 06:23 PM	#55
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Ok you guys are killing me! lol I have to get a set of these Cyron Lights. They look so cool. So this Friday I will have to get a set.

03-29-2009, 10:03 PM	#57
faceman31 Member Member since:Jul 2008	I bought a 6' light rope from lowes for $5 and it works great, I just didn't want to spend the money and I am very happy with the results.

03-30-2009, 04:34 AM	#58
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I would love to make a DIY Ambilight type system to go around my screen. I wonder how that would turn out.

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