Talstarone's Home Theater Hang-Out

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by Travis

Got the 2nd baby doctor appointment tonight. Only have a few questions. Will watch some True Blood (HBO Vampire series) later tonight. Just arrived in Taiwan. Some TV shows take forever to be released here.

What are your plans for the day? Any movies or music? Shopping for more EMO gear? Selling old gear?

I hope everything goes silky smooth at the Doctors.

And you are the Second Person that said they watched True Blood(I may have to check out what all the noise is about).

Watched a Movie Yesterday,and if I can get rid of this headache,I will check to see what movies I may wish to watch.But I would like another movie.

Its addicting.When I barely watched any it didnt matter to me.But now I want at least one a day,from now on

[Travis]

Originally Posted by talstarone

I hope everything goes silky smooth at the Doctors.

And you are the Second Person that said they watched True Blood(I may have to check out what all the noise is about).

Watched a Movie Yesterday,and if I can get rid of this headache,I will check to see what movies I may wish to watch.But I would like another movie.

Its addicting.When I barely watched any it didnt matter to me.But now I want at least one a day,from now on

Addicting is right.

Some movies on Blu are really like a new experience, the sound and picture are completely different than before. Really like seeing them for the first time.

It is not hard to watch 1 a day, since most of the stuff on TV is crap. Even back in the States, given the choice of a few TV shows or a movie (without commercials) I will take the movie.

I like to watch 1 a day too because why else did I shell out the cash on speakers and an AVR (poor lonely all-in-one with no separate amplification ) if not to use it.

Hope you get rid of your headache and get a movie in.

I'm off to get a bite to eat than the doctor's.

[talstarone]

I hope the visit goes well and you two enjoy your Tuesday Evening.

[progers13]

Good morning Todd! Hope you're feeling well today.

I left you a post in my thread, but I figured I'd drop you a link here in case you missed it.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/3521040-post4803.html

[TheFactor]

Good morning Todd hope you have a great day !!

[Dase]

Hi Todd

Hope you are well today! Nice choice on your last movie watched . I'll bet it was a treat on your system. Enjoy!

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by progers13

Good morning Todd! Hope you're feeling well today.

I left you a post in my thread, but I figured I'd drop you a link here in case you missed it.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/3521040-post4803.html

Hey Paul,my Friend.I hope you are doing well.

Thanks for the Heads Up on ACC.I bought it on Standard DVD about Four Years Ago.Then the week it was released on Blu-Ray I purchased it.

They changed the title from Advent Children to Advent Children Complete(and added 30 minutes of new footage)That extra footage helped piece the movie together much more.As it had more scenes with Zack in it.

I Love it to be Honest.I have only watched it once on Blu-Ray.So its getting close to that time(to see it again).And the Audio and Video are even better then the Standard DVD.

Another good one is Resident Evil Degeneration.Its also 100% CGI and stars Claire and Leon from the Resident Evil Games(Specifically RE2,RE4,RE Code Veronica.)

I will be throwing a movie on in the next 30 minutes,or so.Not 100% sure yet.I want to do LOTR when I know I would finish it in 3 to 4 days,maximum.
So I may open another Sealed Movie.Try to eliminate so many Blu's that have never been opened or watched.

I do want to say Thank You Sincerely for the feedback and info on FF7:ACC on Blu-Ray.

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by TheFactor

Good morning Todd hope you have a great day !!

Good Morning Factor,my Friend.I hope you are doing well today.

I have been looking at Blu-Ray Players(a lot of Pioneer ones also).
I see on AudiogoN an individual has a New In Box BDP-320 for @$130 plus shipping.
Do you think thats a good price.And are any of the Pioneer Players 3-D Ready,or will be ready after a Firmware Update.

Sorry for the questions so early.I still have about 8 days to 2 weeks to decide.
And see if 3-D Capable is something I really want.

[DangeRuss]

Good morning Todd

And thanks for the links concerning the cable coverings. Do you use either? I'm leaning towards using the expandable sleeving (it looks cleaner), but it may be harder to work with. Any thoughts?

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by Dase

Hi Todd

Hope you are well today! Nice choice on your last movie watched . I'll bet it was a treat on your system. Enjoy!

Good Morning -Dase- my Friend.It is Great to hear from you.
I hope Your Family and Yourself are doing great.

And I have to say I was impressed with FF:TSW.I had it on DVD and thought the Graphics were Brilliant.But on Blu-Ray its utterly Amazing.

And if you like Blu's like that, there is a Resident Evil Blu-Ray thats 100% CGI(Called Degeneration).It looks incredible as well.And for a change,this movie follows the game scenario's(unlike the Live Action RE Movies).But I do like the Live Action Films,as well.

Have a Wonderful Day,my Friend.And it Truly Was a Pleasure to hear from you.

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

Good morning Todd

And thanks for the links concerning the cable coverings. Do you use either? I'm leaning towards using the expandable sleeving (it looks cleaner), but it may be harder to work with. Any thoughts?

Good Morning Russ,my Friend.I hope you are doing well.
I plan on purchasing some of the covering when I get paid again.Not sure which.
I know the expandable looks Great,I just dont know how it is when you may add more components and cables to it.
I like the plastic split loom covering.Its easy to add to or take from.Its just not as attractive as the other types.So I really dont know.

I know Brent uses Cord Wrap and it looks really good.I am just not sure how it works.

But I think any of them,would look better then nothing at all.

[erict]

Good morning Todd. Hope you have a great day ahead of you

[Aerodude73]

Hey Todd, everyone. Well, the show was Amazing. Almost 3 hours total (short intermission between their 2 sets). The 2nd set opened with the ENTIRE "MOVING PICTURES" album, which included the most Incredible Lighting show accompaniment you could expect. Parts of it reminded me of "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" - Very very cool stuff. We were just to the right of the Sound/Lighting board area (behind it), opposite the stage, a bit to the right, about 11 rows above the floor so nothing visually was in our way to see the stage. Lighting, as noted, was incredible. Audio, as usual, for a RUSH "Live" show, was Top Notch & clear.

Their "Lighting Director", Howard Underleiger, who's been with them since they began in 74', was at his post about 10-15 mins. before showtime. I've seen him in various things, and in a 2-disc video, "BACKSTAGE SECRETS: ON THE ROAD WITH THE ROCK BAND RUSH", where they show him on the tour bus showing us his Mixed Drinks area in the cupboards; very funny guy. After the show ended, I went down and shook his hand, said what an Amazing show it was, Great job that He did, and that we'd see them in Boston on Sept. 14th. Incredible show.

The First set was okay, but the 2nd set is obviously where things kicked into Major Overdrive!! Here is the set-list below:

SET LIST

First Set
The Spirit of Radio
Time Stand Still
Presto
Stick It Out
Workin' Them Angels
Leave That Thing Alone
Faithless
BU2B
Freewill
Marathon
Subdivisions

Second Set
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
The Camera Eye
Witch Hunt
Vital Signs
Caravan
Drum Solo
Closer to the Heart
2112 (Overture and Temples of Syrinx)
Far Cry

Encore
La Villa Strangiato
Working Man

================================================== ========

(Btw - I just ordered the TARGET "Exclusive" Metal Case for IRON MAN 2, for $34.99 which is just $7 more than the regular retail price they're showing at AMAZON)

[SeanMF]

Hey Todd just stopping in to say hi. See you've got quite a bit of movies watched. Good to hear. For some time (months) you had barely watched any. Good that you are finally enjoying your setup to its fully potential. Have a good day and watch more movies!

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by erict

Good morning Todd. Hope you have a great day ahead of you

Good Afternoon Eric,my Friend.I hope you had a Nice Monday Evening.

And,perhaps today wont keep you quite as busy as yesterday.

I just finished a movie already today.
Had a chance to watch Man On Fire.

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Hey Todd, everyone. Well, the show was Amazing. Almost 3 hours total (short intermission between their 2 sets). The 2nd set opened with the ENTIRE "MOVING PICTURES" album, which included the most Incredible Lighting show accompaniment you could expect. Parts of it reminded me of "Close Encounters of The Third Kind" - Very very cool stuff. We were just to the right of the Sound/Lighting board area (behind it), opposite the stage, a bit to the right, about 11 rows above the floor so nothing visually was in our way to see the stage. Lighting, as noted, was incredible. Audio, as usual, for a RUSH "Live" show, was Top Notch & clear. Their "Lighting Director", Howard Underleiger, who's been with them since they began in 74', was at his post about 10-15 mins. before showtime. I've seen him in various things, and in a 2-disc video, "BACKSTAGE SECRETS: ON THE ROAD WITH THE ROCK BAND RUSH", where they show him on the tour bus showing us his Mixed Drinks area in the cupboards; very funny guy. After the show ended, I went down and shook his hand, said what an Amazing show it was, Great job that He did, and that we'd see them in Boston on Sept. 14th. Incredible show.

The First set was okay, but the 2nd set is obviously where things kicked into Major Overdrive!! Here is the set-list below:

SET LIST

First Set
The Spirit of Radio
Time Stand Still
Presto
Stick It Out
Workin' Them Angels
Leave That Thing Alone
Faithless
BU2B
Freewill
Marathon
Subdivisions

Second Set
Tom Sawyer
Red Barchetta
YYZ
Limelight
The Camera Eye
Witch Hunt
Vital Signs
Caravan
Drum Solo
Closer to the Heart
2112 (Overture and Temples of Syrinx)
Far Cry

Encore
La Villa Strangiato
Working Man

================================================== ========

(Btw - I just ordered the TARGET "Exclusive" Metal Case for IRON MAN 2, for $34.99 which is just $7 more than the regular retail price they're showing at AMAZON)

I am Very,Very Happy to know you had such a good time,Aero,my Friend.
Sounds like a Tremendous Show.

I also have to say,Congrats on seeing them perform almost every track from Moving Pictures.
Also glad you had a chance to go down to the stage.

I am really Excited about everything last night.Its nice to know you had such a Great Time.

I also read about that Iron Man 2 case at Target.About it being an exclusive packaging deal.
I didn't hear a lot about IronMan 2.

How good was it.And did it live up to the First Movie(or at least close enough)

[talstarone]

Originally Posted by SeanMF

Hey Todd just stopping in to say hi. See you've got quite a bit of movies watched. Good to hear. For some time (months) you had barely watched any. Good that you are finally enjoying your setup to its fully potential. Have a good day and watch more movies!

Hey Sean,my Friend.
I hope you are doing well today.

Thanks for the kind post,Buddy.It feels good wakeing up and wanting to see a Movie.
I believe its the "Happy Pills" that have kicked in,Finally.

I feel like doing some things.And the Easiest to do is Listen to Music,Watch Movies,and Try to see what direction I want to take with my System.

Since last Wednesday(when my Nephew came over)I have watched 7 Blu-Rays in 7 days.And 11 or 12 Blu's in 16 or 17 days.

[DangeRuss]

Originally Posted by talstarone

Good Morning Russ,my Friend.I hope you are doing well.
I plan on purchasing some of the covering when I get paid again.Not sure which.
I know the expandable looks Great,I just dont know how it is when you may add more components and cables to it.
I like the plastic split loom covering.Its easy to add to or take from.Its just not as attractive as the other types.So I really dont know.

I know Brent uses Cord Wrap and it looks really good.I am just not sure how it works.

But I think any of them,would look better then nothing at all.

Very true,
I guess all of the options would be better than none. Maybe I'll just wait and see which route you take & go from there . I'm gona take a look at the cord wrap, that may be the best of both worlds. That plastic split loom just looks rather dinky to me though (but easier to work with).

[markbr]

9039 !!!!!!

[talstarone]

I want to find some Galleries on the Forum(Where they have used the different types of cable wraps and concealment).

Then ask how it was to install.
And also,how it is if you add or remove cables from it.

So I will see how things work and just go from there.