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Mr. Bullseye
Home theater has been my number one hobby for the past year. Finished up my first dedicated room right before I deployed using one of the spare bedrooms. Still needs some a few things done- new carpet, posters/signs, a new rack, acoustic room treatments and get the wires hidden.

Speakers
Mains: BIC HT-75
Center: BIC HT-65
Surrounds: BIC HT-63

Subwoofer: HSU VTF-3 MKII

Receiver: Harmon Kardon AV330

DVD Player: Pioneer DV-588A-S

Projector: Infocus 4805

Screen: DIY 92" Home depot Do-able board

Remote: Harmony 659

Furniture: Berkline triple recliner



SoulSphere
Quote - (AndyD @ May 16 2006, 02:54) [snapback]587512280[/snapback]

Not the prettiest and a bit overkill but I love it biggrin.gif




How's the Bravia? I'm guessing that's the 40 inch model. I'm thinking about picking one up.
VGVL
I just picked up some Rotel gear.

The B&W 805S should be here next week. shifty.gif

I'll have the pics up once I get them.
Amel
Quote - (Roofy @ Feb 12 2006, 05:25) [snapback]587185433[/snapback]

42" Panasonic Plasma monitor
Onkyo 6.1 Surround
Onkyo THX certified receiver (iPod & XM connected)
Samsung HD receiver
Philips DVD


thats one nice f****** setup

congrats
VGVL
Here are the pics.



Rotel Pre-amp, CD player, and tuner.


Rotel Amplifiers.


B&W 805S.


Rotel RC-1070 Stereo Preamp
Rotel RCD-1072 HDCD Player
Rotel RT-1080 AM/FM Tuner
Rotel RB-1050 Amplifier (2ch)
Rotel RB-1070 Amplifier (2ch)
Rotel RSS-900 Switchbox
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner

Bowers & Wilkins 805S Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins ASW750 12" 1000W Subwoofer
Bowers & Wilkins CWM800 Speakers (wall-mounted)
Bowers & Wilkins CWM500 Speakers (wall-mounted)
jerzdawg
Quote - (Huezo @ Oct 18 2006, 09:22) [snapback]587965466[/snapback]


Rotel Pre-amp, CD player, and tuner.

B&W 805S.
Rotel RC-1070 Stereo Preamp
Rotel RCD-1072 HDCD Player
Rotel RT-1080 AM/FM Tuner
Rotel RB-1050 Amplifier (2ch)
Rotel RB-1070 Amplifier (2ch)
Rotel RSS-900 Switchbox
Rotel RLC-1040 Power Conditioner

Bowers & Wilkins 805S Speakers
Bowers & Wilkins ASW750 12" 1000W Subwoofer
Bowers & Wilkins CWM800 Speakers (wall-mounted)
Bowers & Wilkins CWM500 Speakers (wall-mounted)

At this point I would love to see the rest of the setup....TV and whatever else you may have... I have not heard of Rotel... but just a hunch that since I have not heard of it... its def Pro audio equip?
GOJI_GKing2000
Quote - (jerzdawg @ Oct 18 2006, 09:16) [snapback]587965560[/snapback]

At this point I would love to see the rest of the setup....TV and whatever else you may have... I have not heard of Rotel... but just a hunch that since I have not heard of it... its def Pro audio equip?


Rotel isnt "Pro gear", its Hi-Fi audio equipment not sold in big box retail chains.
TruckWEB
Quote - (GOJI_GKing2000 @ Oct 18 2006, 11:30) [snapback]587965803[/snapback]

Rotel isnt "Pro gear", its Hi-Fi audio equipment not sold in big box retail chains.


You could just go with NAD or Denon. As good or better and will not "completely" kill your wallet...
jerzdawg

Full Size
beanboy89
Just got a nice 20" Magnavox LCD for Christmas.



Once I get my full setup running and my room cleaned up, I'll post another picture. thumbs_up.gif
P!P
Just got a complete AV overhaul. Mainly a new Dell 37" LCD. Here's a few pictures:
morficus
ok... time to show off my stuff wink.gif
The TV is new (got it on Monday) and the A/V receiver is also new. We had a DVR box all the time, but just upgraded to HD service 'cause of the TV.
The remote on the couch is a Harmony 360 (see my review for this item here)

Media Area
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1- 42" LCD TV (Olevia LT42HVi)
2- Linksys broadband cable modem (if you follow the blue cable.. you'll find a router)
3- Component switch (Impact Accustic 3-play)
4- 5-dis changer DVD player (Sony DVP-NC85H)
5- HD DVR cable box (Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD)
6- A/V receiver (Sony STR-K7000)
7- Xbox 360
8- Wii
9 PS2/360 gamses
10- PS 2


Searing Area
=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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This is they way all men should watch TV/play games.. with stadium seating


Currently.. the component switch is not in use. I'm waiting to get my 2 HDMI cables, they'll replace the component cables from the reciver to the TV and from the cable box to the receiver. Then all the consoles will hook up to the switch.
I'll post another pic once I 'clean up' some cables
GOJI_GKing2000
Awwww, Sam Adams, good choice!
shaywood
Just completed the decoration of my computer room
Added a mac and a new TV. I think it turned out quite good biggrin.gif
LunarFalcon
Shaywood, that's a sharp looking room!
Brandon Live
Been doing some work on mine today. Not 100% done but getting there.

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coolmonk
Been a while since I posted in here and a few upgrades have been made since then.

Here's the full list of my HT components:
- B&W 802D (front speakers)
- B&W HTM2D (center speaker)
- B&W 805 (surround speakers) <-- not pictured
- Definitive Technology SuperCube (subwoofer)
- Gemstone Audio Blue Diamond (multichannel amp)
- Panamax 5510 Pro (power stabilizer)
- Rotel RSP 1068 (surround sound processor)
- DVDO iScan VP30 (video processor)
- Arcam CD23 (cd player)
- Marantz DV9600 (sacd/dvd player)
- Playstation 3 (blu-ray disk player) <-- not pictured
- Sony KDS-R70XBR2 (70" 1080p hdtv) <-- just received...not pictured

And now for the photos...























Almost everything is wired with Audioquest and MIT cables. Total cost of everything? Hmm....I can't say for sure but close to $30,000 I think. The speakers were the biggest purchase.
blade1269
Quote - (morficus @ Jan 21 2007, 08:40) [snapback]588246727[/snapback]
ok... time to show off my stuff wink.gif
The TV is new (got it on Monday) and the A/V receiver is also new. We had a DVR box all the time, but just upgraded to HD service 'cause of the TV.
The remote on the couch is a Harmony 360 (see my review for this item here)

Media Area
=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Click to view attachment

1- 42" LCD TV (Olevia LT42HVi)
2- Linksys broadband cable modem (if you follow the blue cable.. you'll find a router)
3- Component switch (Impact Accustic 3-play)
4- 5-dis changer DVD player (Sony DVP-NC85H)
5- HD DVR cable box (Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD)
6- A/V receiver (Sony STR-K7000)
7- Xbox 360
8- Wii
9 PS2/360 gamses
10- PS 2
Searing Area
=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Click to view attachment

This is they way all men should watch TV/play games.. with stadium seating
Currently.. the component switch is not in use. I'm waiting to get my 2 HDMI cables, they'll replace the component cables from the reciver to the TV and from the cable box to the receiver. Then all the consoles will hook up to the switch.
I'll post another pic once I 'clean up' some cables



Hey,
thats pretty getto but i love it
Waylander


Samsung LE32R74BDX
360
xbox running XBMC as the dash at 720p although i dont use it much now
Asus Pundit P3-PH4, pentium d 915, msi 7600gs (dvi + hdmi)
old pc that gives serious error message every time i start it (the coolermaster case)
random debris i should probably clean up

Movie is a 720p version of cowboy bebop
dnast
LOL. I liked how you called it "debris". laugh.gif That's probably the main reason I haven't taken any pics of my setup yet.
DARKFiB3R
Here's my current setup. Bit of a mess at the moment, got some decorating to do.

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I'll be putting a HTPC where those games are in the very near future (any adivce on that would be welcome). Check it out

Kit List: Sony KDL-46W2000, Denon AVR-1907,
KEF KHT200 5.2, JVC DR-MH50S, hp Pavilion dv6174ea,
Microsoft XBOX360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS,
Sony PSP, Sony DSC-T50, Logitech Harmony 895,
Logitech MX Revolution, Sennheiser RS140.
And loads of other crap. w00t.gif
VGVL
coolmonk - The B&W 802Ds are impressive. I see you have the 805s for surround, its what I have as the front speakers. That's a very nice setup.
Boz
Cleaned up the house...here goes:













Setup:
- Xbox 360 120gb (WD HDD hacked) w/ HD-DVD w/ 4 wireless controllers + HD-DVD remote + wireless headset
- PS3 60gb HDMI + w/ 2 wireless controllers + PS3/Blu-Ray Remote
- Denon 1920 DVD-A/SACD Progressive Scan 720/1080 Universal DVD Player
- Denon 1905 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx & DTS ES Discrete 6.1 A/V Receiver
- Pioneer 1130HD 50” Plasma
- Klipsch Synergy Series 2x F-3 floorstanding loudspeakers
- Klipsch Synergy Series 2x B-3 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- Klipsch Synergy Series Sub-12 Subwoofer
- Klipsch Synergy Series C-3 center channel speaker
- Klipsch Synergy Series C-3 rear center channel speaker
- Logitech Harmony 880 remote (charging in photos )
- Panamax AC Reconditioner
- PC gaming computer running Vista Ultimate connected to the whole setup and Xbox360
- PC Specs: Opteron 185 2.6GHz, 2x8800GTS in SLI, 2 gb RAM, WD 500gb HDD, X-Fi Gamer
- Whole house is wi-fi N standard so all the components are pretty much connected wirelessly to the web via 13mbps connection

sin-ergy
^ very......VERY nice biggrin.gif You've given me a lot to think about wink.gif
cchasem
i just got my own place smile.gif

heres my stuff - pretty simple, but thats the way i like it. will be adding an xbox 360 elite sometime soooon.

Samsung 50" 1080p DLP
Samsung 5.1 HTX72 HTiB
lots of my girlfriend's dvds.. smile.gif


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please post words of encouragement for me to get a 360.. i just need that extra oomph!
sn00pie
Screw the 360! Buy a PS3! It will go with your setup nicely! biggrin.gif
bdsams
Quote - (cchasem @ Jul 12 2007, 14:50) *
i just got my own place smile.gif

heres my stuff - pretty simple, but thats the way i like it. will be adding an xbox 360 elite sometime soooon.

Samsung 50" 1080p DLP
Samsung 5.1 HTX72 HTiB
lots of my girlfriend's dvds.. smile.gif
Click to view attachment

please post words of encouragement for me to get a 360.. i just need that extra oomph!



go get an elite and enjoy!
fredseth
Nice setup Boz! Which model stand are you using for the TV? I'm looking to do something similar for my gameroom.

Quote - (Boz @ Apr 27 2007, 00:40) *
Cleaned up the house...here goes:













Setup:
- Xbox 360 120gb (WD HDD hacked) w/ HD-DVD w/ 4 wireless controllers + HD-DVD remote + wireless headset
- PS3 60gb HDMI + w/ 2 wireless controllers + PS3/Blu-Ray Remote
- Denon 1920 DVD-A/SACD Progressive Scan 720/1080 Universal DVD Player
- Denon 1905 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx & DTS ES Discrete 6.1 A/V Receiver
- Pioneer 1130HD 50” Plasma
- Klipsch Synergy Series 2x F-3 floorstanding loudspeakers
- Klipsch Synergy Series 2x B-3 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- Klipsch Synergy Series Sub-12 Subwoofer
- Klipsch Synergy Series C-3 center channel speaker
- Klipsch Synergy Series C-3 rear center channel speaker
- Logitech Harmony 880 remote (charging in photos )
- Panamax AC Reconditioner
- PC gaming computer running Vista Ultimate connected to the whole setup and Xbox360
- PC Specs: Opteron 185 2.6GHz, 2x8800GTS in SLI, 2 gb RAM, WD 500gb HDD, X-Fi Gamer
- Whole house is wi-fi N standard so all the components are pretty much connected wirelessly to the web via 13mbps connection

Super Sneb
Well this is where i use my laptop and play games (360 away for repair).

Click here for web gallery

Here where i use my laptop



And heres my TV set up, still no LCD but as soon as i get my tax back 22 days to do im getting a sony 32"



And my DVD's, Games etc.....



williamhook


Sony KDL-40W2000 HDTV (1080p Full HD, 40″ LCD).
Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB).
Sony RDR-HXD870 DVD/HDD Recorder (160GB HDD).
Sony AV Receiver.
Sony 5.1 Speakers.
Sky HD (300GB, soon to be 500GB, full subscription with HD).
Logitech Harmony 525 Universal Remote.

biggrin.gif
Super Sneb
Well heres my bedroom set up, got the TV in the sales and the HD drive for xmas. Now i need to get a PS3 for blue ray (dam Warner) and get a surround sound system, what do you guys recommend for the sound a package surround sound or separate receiver and speaker?







and my films and games



Hope you like it...
morficus
Quote - (Boz @ Apr 27 2007, 00:40) *
Cleaned up the house...here goes:





Can I recomend a Harmoney or URC remote to replace all of those?

also... I'm looking for a new table to hold my 42" LCD, PS3 and Wii - any recomentations anyone?
SergioLopes
Here's mine...
But still searching for the perfect media center....



Currently i have a xbox with XBMC, but the lack of hd support drives me crazy. I have a macbook connected to my 40'' tv for the HD content via LAN (3TB windows home server machine)... (VLC p subtitles suck on mac os x)

Guess i'll buy one of those HP Slimline for hd...
SergioLopes
Couldn't edit last post...

The gear...

Samsung LE40N87BDX 40'' LCD Full HD
Aiwa XR-AVH1200 (home cinema reciever + 5.1 speakers)
Xbox running xbox media center with media files at a 3TB windows home server
Macbook 2.16Ghz, connected to LCD for HD content
Yamaha YST-SW150 Subwoofer
sin-ergy
very nice sergio. loving the black!! oh and samsung lcds ftw smile.gif
SergioLopes
thank you...
love black furniture... wink.gif
Dale
um.. i just re-aranged my basement and i'm proud of it..




LyhT
My "home theater." Not the most extravagant, but it works. I wish I got a better tv stand than a dresser though.

-42" Panasonic Viera
-Digital HD converter box
-PS3 w/ Pelican stand charger
-Small collection of Blu-Ray media and games
-Harry Potter collection

ROM3000
Quote - (j4bba @ Jan 6 2008, 19:48) *
Well heres my bedroom set up, got the TV in the sales and the HD drive for xmas. Now i need to get a PS3 for blue ray (dam Warner) and get a surround sound system, what do you guys recommend for the sound a package surround sound or separate receiver and speaker?


Nice setup. Is that an xbr4? We have the same tv. I highly recommend it. wink.gif
Brodel
My new speakers arrived last week and I've spent a good weekend listening to them. smile.gif

SkyyPunk
Yay took pic tongue.gif

J2733
Quote - (The Cub @ Mar 10 2007, 15:11) *
Here's my current setup. Bit of a mess at the moment, got some decorating to do.

Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment

I'll be putting a HTPC where those games are in the very near future (any adivce on that would be welcome). Check it out

Kit List: Sony KDL-46W2000, Denon AVR-1907,
KEF KHT200 5.2, JVC DR-MH50S, hp Pavilion dv6174ea,
Microsoft XBOX360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS,
Sony PSP, Sony DSC-T50, Logitech Harmony 895,
Logitech MX Revolution, Sennheiser RS140.
And loads of other crap. w00t.gif



Is that a Standard def sky box?

If so ..how do you find the image quality on the 46'' sony?


Ive just bought the 46v3000 model ,but unure on what the qualitys going to be like from sky SD with me only being 7-8ft away....unsure on whether i should of gone for the 40''

Thanks
DARKFiB3R
Probably well too late to answer you question J2733, but the answer is crap. HD FTW
J400uk
Quick shot of my HTPC setup:

--------------------------------
Viewsonic N3260W 32" LCD HDTV on GeForce 8600GT Passive
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speakers on X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Dell Bluetooth Keyboard & Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse
Microsoft Media Center Remote
CoolerMaster Centurion with Seasonic S12 330w
ASUS P5N32-E SLi
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320
2GB DDR2 Ram
LiteON 16x DVD-RW & Media Card Reader
Avermedia Hyprid PCI-E TV Tuner
Windows Vista Home Premium
SergioLopes
The system is almost in place... still waiting for the center speaker shelf (maybe tomorow)

Front speakers: Wharfedale 9.5
Back speakers: Wharfedale 9.1
Center speaker: Wharfedale 9.CS
Amp: Onkyo 606

Current setup without the center and back speakers in place sad.gif


When finished i'll post a panorama photo... smile.gif

More pics: here
roadgeek9
My living room (Toshiba 42" HDTV (purchased March 2008), Motorola HD DVR/cable box (provided by cable company, August 2007), cheap no-name DVD Player (2004), SONY 5.1 surround system (2005))...

My room (Sylvania 20" TV (purchased in mid-2005), no-name DVD player (2002), Motorola DCT-2000 cable box (provided by cable company, 2004))...

The "PIP Screen" (an inside joke at my house)...
roadgeek9
Ignore the above post, I got some better pictures of the living room setup...
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That's our 42" Toshiba HDTV ("Romeo and Juliet" (1996) was on MOJO HD)
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Our Motorola DCT6416 HD Cable Box/DVR (provided by COX cable), AMW (no name) DVD player, and SONY Surround Sound System.
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Our lovely cable setup (we have 2 cable lines, so if we are recording 2 things (our DVR can record 2 things at once) and want to watch something else, we can watch the 3rd program on the TV's built-in tuner).
SergioLopes
Just a small update testing Microsoft PhotoSynth...
(still missing the center speaker shelf sad.gif )

http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=8a2cf1...80-b6b42e88f7b5
PeterClark
Samsung 32" LCD TV (the 1080P one)
60Gb Old School PS3
Xbox 360
Samsung Home Theatre Speaker System
Toppy 5810!
Mac Mini running Boxee (for iPlayer etc)
WRT54GL running dd-wrt for VPN server and fall over wifi
1000T ethernet
GameCube (for Mario Kart)

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