Rded's Rig - Blu-ray Forum

rded · 04-06-2009, 02:01 AM

I figure, since its been snowing outside(yes on April 5) I'll just take few minutes and snap photos of my system. So here they are.....

Alan A · 04-06-2009, 02:11 AM

very nice

rded · 04-06-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan A

very nice

Thanks.

Rob J in WNY · 04-06-2009, 02:20 AM

A setup with a lot of class and very unique, uncommon components and speakers. Really like your 52" XBR4. I have the 40", and although it took all I had to get that TV a year and a half ago, I have never regretted the purchase, save for wanting a larger screen nowadays. Still, once calibrated, the XBR4s really deliver the goods and still stand on par with all except the most elite LCDs even today.

One more observation. I like how the tweeters on your (tall) towers are lower, beneath the other drivers. Keeps them in nice line with your ears from your listening position.

rded · 04-06-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

A setup with a lot of class and very unique, uncommon components and speakers. Really like your 52" XBR4. I have the 40", and although it took all I had to get that TV a year and a half ago, I have never regretted the purchase, save for wanting a larger screen nowadays. Still, once calibrated, the XBR4s really deliver the goods and still stand on par with all except the most elite LCDs even today.

One more observation. I like how the tweeters on your (tall) towers are lower, beneath the other drivers. Keeps them in nice line with your ears from your listening position.

Yes I love the XBR4. If only they were sammy LED-thin

. So true Rob, but this tweeter configuration is only found on the Contour range and the Confidence 1 monitor.

crazyBLUE · 04-06-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rded

I figure, since its been snowing outside(yes on April 5) I'll just take few minutes and snap photos of my system. So here they are.....

It's about time you got of you're duff & put up pic's !!!
VARY SWEET SETUP ~ LOVE THE SPEAKERS & AMP !!

10

prerich · 04-06-2009, 02:26 AM

My comments are in your gallery

Excellent system Arcam, Dynaudio, can't miss with that stuff!!! Nice job!!!

rded · 04-06-2009, 02:28 AM

Thanks Rich and Crazyblu. Yeah the cabin fever has prompted me to do more productive stuff

crackinhedz · 04-06-2009, 02:31 AM

Is that a Universal remote sitting on the bed?

if not, you might want to think about getting one!

Nice setup. Always love a clean look.

rded · 04-06-2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Is that a Universal remote sitting on the bed?

if not, you might want to think about getting one!

Nice setup. Always love a clean look.

Thanks. Yeah that's a Sony universal remote. Its a piece of crap but I got better things to spend my money with than a new remote-like a separate power supply for my CDP or better yet an new sub and Turntable.

Rob J in WNY · 04-06-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rded

Yes I love the XBR4. If only they were sammy LED-thin .

Funny but when I bought my XBR4, I thought it was attractively thin at the time, but the technology just keeps getting thinner and thinner, doesn't it?

You can still get your Sony fix - well, maybe. I saw a Sony 40" LED-backlit LCD monitor screen which measures less than 10mm thick. This was at my local shop just yesterday. I do believe that it was the KLV-40ZX1M I saw on Sony's site. Not sure if they make one bigger (such as a 52"), but I would imagine those days are coming, either via LED backlighting or OLED screen. Thin is really becoming IN!

rded · 04-06-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Funny but when I bought my XBR4, I thought it was attractively thin at the time, but the technology just keeps getting thinner and thinner, doesn't it?

You can still get your Sony fix - well, maybe. I saw a Sony 40" LED-backlit LCD monitor screen which measures less than 10mm thick. This was at my local shop just yesterday. I do believe that it was the KLV-40ZX1M I saw on Sony's site. Not sure if they make one bigger (such as a 52"), but I would imagine those days are coming, either via LED backlighting or OLED screen. Thin is really becoming IN!

I'll wait until 2 years from now until the LED technology has matured, besides the XBR4 can still stand toe-toe with the best LCDs right now...Currently, I'm still HI-FI crazy so new TVs are the least of my preoccupation

bumbabeef · 04-06-2009, 06:19 AM

I cant see anything

bumbabeef · 04-06-2009, 06:22 AM

Nevermind

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 04-06-2009, 01:56 PM

Nice setup, Rded.

Love those towers/center channel, what brand are they? Looks like they kick some serious a$$. I'm also a big fan of Sony's XBR4, i came so close to buying that tv when it was first released. Problem was the price was definately out of my price range at the time

Despite the high cost at the time, the XBR4 can still hang with the best of the current LCD's, no quesion.

aramis109 · 04-06-2009, 03:23 PM

I've been curious about your setup for awhile. Looks really nice. Those speakers look beautiful. What kind of stand is that for your set/where did you get it?

rded · 04-06-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Nice setup, Rded.

Love those towers/center channel, what brand are they? Looks like they kick some serious a$$. I'm also a big fan of Sony's XBR4, i came so close to buying that tv when it was first released. Problem was the price was definately out of my price range at the time

Despite the high cost at the time, the XBR4 can still hang with the best of the current LCD's, no quesion.

The Dyns are not cheap. But they were dealer demos but were absolutely spotless. I was able to haggle with a circuit city manager for the XBR4. I think I got it for around $2800 2900 at that time-it came out to a little more than $100 above invoice

Yup I still love it...

Aramis,

Thanks for the compliment.Its a Laurier TV stand. I also got that from CC at around 30% off from the same manager. I just don't realize why a lot of people hated CC. When they finally closed, it was a real sad day for me.

rded · 04-09-2009, 02:51 AM

Hi all,

I posted new pictures of the surrounds, BD collection, and other toys. Oh I also took close ups of the the figurines.

SlmShdy1 · 04-09-2009, 06:12 AM

Nice Laurier stand/hutch. I never saw the two actually put together. Do you ever turn the lights on?

rded · 04-09-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

Nice Laurier stand/hutch. I never saw the two actually put together. Do you ever turn the lights on?

Yes, I turn the lights on. They really add life to the stand. Thanks.

04-06-2009, 02:01 AM	#1
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Rded's Rig I figure, since its been snowing outside(yes on April 5) I'll just take few minutes and snap photos of my system. So here they are.....

04-09-2009, 02:51 AM	#18
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	New Pictures Hi all, I posted new pictures of the surrounds, BD collection, and other toys. Oh I also took close ups of the the figurines.

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04-06-2009, 02:11 AM	#2
Alan A Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Michigan where the weather changes from hour to hour Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:626	very nice

04-06-2009, 02:20 AM	#4
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	A setup with a lot of class and very unique, uncommon components and speakers. Really like your 52" XBR4. I have the 40", and although it took all I had to get that TV a year and a half ago, I have never regretted the purchase, save for wanting a larger screen nowadays. Still, once calibrated, the XBR4s really deliver the goods and still stand on par with all except the most elite LCDs even today. One more observation. I like how the tweeters on your (tall) towers are lower, beneath the other drivers. Keeps them in nice line with your ears from your listening position.

04-06-2009, 02:26 AM	#7
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	My comments are in your gallery Excellent system Arcam, Dynaudio, can't miss with that stuff!!! Nice job!!!

04-06-2009, 02:28 AM	#8
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Thanks Rich and Crazyblu. Yeah the cabin fever has prompted me to do more productive stuff

04-06-2009, 02:31 AM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Is that a Universal remote sitting on the bed? if not, you might want to think about getting one! Nice setup. Always love a clean look.

04-06-2009, 06:19 AM	#13
bumbabeef Member Member since:Apr 2009	I cant see anything

04-06-2009, 06:22 AM	#14
bumbabeef Member Member since:Apr 2009	Nevermind

04-06-2009, 01:56 PM	#15
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	Nice setup, Rded. Love those towers/center channel, what brand are they? Looks like they kick some serious a$$. I'm also a big fan of Sony's XBR4, i came so close to buying that tv when it was first released. Problem was the price was definately out of my price range at the time Despite the high cost at the time, the XBR4 can still hang with the best of the current LCD's, no quesion.

04-06-2009, 03:23 PM	#16
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	I've been curious about your setup for awhile. Looks really nice. Those speakers look beautiful. What kind of stand is that for your set/where did you get it?

04-09-2009, 06:12 AM	#19
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	Nice Laurier stand/hutch. I never saw the two actually put together. Do you ever turn the lights on?

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