Anybody into Home Theater?

[alec2538]

Anybody on here into home theater tech or have a nice setup? I've been planning mine for years, and finally got it set up just how I want it.

Here's what I ended up with:

60" Vizio P-series Ultra HD 4k set

Sony BDP-S6500 4k Upscaling Blu Ray player (based on reviews, not 4k ability as it's redundant)

Pioneer Elite VSX-45 4k receiver

Paradigm Studio 60 v2 front mains

Paradigm Studio CC v2 center channel

Paradigm Studio ADP v2's for surrounds

Pioneer Andrew Jones SW-8MK2 subwoofer

Everything was bought in pieces, waiting and waiting for a good deal. Including the TV that I bought last year, I'm in for less than $3k.

So what's everyone else running?

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[daddyusmaximus]

What? No photos?

[Spectragod]

All I have is a bunch of janky Klipsch, Yahmaha amps and Sony gear.

[alec2538]

What? No photos?

Sorry! Let me upload a couple

[junior]

All I have is a bunch of janky Klipsch, Yahmaha amps and Sony gear.

I have even junkier Dolby 5.1 with, Cerwin Vega, Sony TV/BluRay, and Denon amp. :violin: Need to bring myself to justifying 7.2

[alec2538]

I have even junkier Dolby 5.1 with, Cerwin Vega, Sony TV/BluRay, and Denon amp. :violin: Need to bring myself to justifying 7.2

I don't blame you. Honestly, 7.2 is behind the times now. You're better off going 5.1.2 or 7.1.2.

I had no need for anything that complex in my space. Atmos really wasn't worth it to me (yet) as I don't have a dedicated theater room. Also, I don't need rear surrounds because I'm using dipole's for my L and R surrounds. My room is 13x26x8.5 and the surrounds are dead in the middle, to my immediate left and right.

My favorite scene to watch, so far, is the first race in Need for Speed. When the train horn blows to start the race, I swear I thought something was going to break in my house.

[lifespeed]

My favorite scene to watch, so far, is the first race in Need for Speed. When the train horn blows to start the race, I swear I thought something was going to break in my house.

Try the ambush scene at the beginning of the original Iron Man :D

[lifespeed]

I've got a humble 4 channel setup using two ADCOM GFA-5500 amps, Vienna Acoustics Bach speakers and a Samsung 52LNA650 LCD. The home theater PC with an ASUS D2X soundcard drives the amps directly.

It works well, especially for music. A subwoofer would help for those rumbling spaceship passages and explosions in movies.

[junior]

Try the ambush scene at the beginning of the original Iron Man :D

Two of my favorites are Jumanji stampede and James Bond Goldeneye opening sequence when plane comes out of dive. Make sure your neighbors aren't home and turn the sub to 1/2 volume. Predator is also good.

[2,4shofast]

I'm in the process of going from 5.1 to 7.1 now. Just really not looking forward to running wires through existing walls etc. I run a Optoma HD80 DLP projector to a 110" screen. Yamaha receiver, custom built speakers and sub cabinet with Polk Audio F/XiA4's for the rear channel. Spent way too much money, but what can you do besides enjoy it.:beer:

[daddyusmaximus]

I need to upgrade my system. We had to get a new TV last fall, (Samsung 60") and the damn thing is so high tech, I can't hook my older Denon AVR1000 receiver to it. Need HDMI. Still running my Pioneer HPM 1100 speakers I got at the PX in Grafenwöhr West Germany in 1982. They sound great in stereo playing music. Nothing like kicking back and rocking out to my Pink Floyd. I want to get surround sound for movies. At least our old TV would hook up to the stereo. Even without surround sound, the large speakers made for a great movie experience.

Problem is, I'm trying to modify my Marauder, Build a gun, (.308 AR) wife wants to redo the kitchen, and my 118 year old house needs a roof....

[BAD MERC]

I have Sony equipment, a Klipsch 12" 440watt sub and the Energy Take5 system and a Samsung Smart TV. It will make your arm hair move during The Matrix helicopter scene when they rescue Morpheus.

[MOTOWN]

The shootout scene in Heat when they were confronted by Al Pachino is the best!

[2,4shofast]

All of the first Transformers movie is pretty epic for sound.

[sailsmen]

Main System

Speakers
B&W PS4
B&W CC
Paradigm Special Edition
Wilson Coaxial

Pre-amp
NAD T163

Amp
Accurrus Mondial A125X5

Turn Table
Technics SL-6

CD Player
AMC CDM7.

One of my secondary systems 38+ year old Sony 4650 Amp and Sony STA-35 Tune.

TV 39" Insignia.

[junior]

Problem is, I'm trying to modify my Marauder, Build a gun, (.308 AR) wife wants to redo the kitchen, and my 118 year old house needs a roof....

If you don't do the last thing on this list, you won't be able to do anything else...including the wife! :D

[2,4shofast]

If you don't do the last thing on this list, you won't be able to do anything else...including the wife! :D

haha well done!:stupid:

[Limited360]

meh... its nothing special, cobbled together.. but it works.

Display:
120" Theater Screen
Optoma Projector 1080p ($700 new ~5 years ago), needs replacement

Reciever:
Onkyo TX-NR626

Speakers:
Boston Acoustic (Center)
Boston Acoustic dual 10" Woofer towers (Front)
Boston Acoustic dual 8" Woofer towers (Side)
JBL 6.5" bookshelf speakers (rear)
MTX 12" 1000w with passive 12" radiator

Source Devices:
PS3
PS4
Chromecast
PLEX (16TB of blu-rays)

Seating:
Stadium seating recliners, front split with center counsel, rear is 3 person recliner

Extras:
Buttkicker 1100w amp
Buttkicker shaker installed per seating row
RGB LED strip lighting under couches for ambiance
Matte Black Chalkboard paint with sandstone, no reflections on walls

[345HP87SSAC]

So the 7.1 stuff is worth it? AllI have is 5.1 stuff

[junior]

So the 7.1 stuff is worth it? ALl I have is 5.1 stuff

You need a large room for it. 2 fronts, 2 on the sides, and 2 at the rear, plus a center makes 7. Most 5.1 setups I see, the rears are misplaced to the sides, but they still sound awesome.

[Limited360]

So the 7.1 stuff is worth it? ALl I have is 5.1 stuff

It is nice but it is not worth the extra costs of speakers... I did it just because I setup a theater room.

[Spectragod]

meh... its nothing special,
Seating:
Stadium seating recliners, front split with center counsel, rear is 3 person recliner


The above part IS special, Jerry, James and myself on that 3 person recliner..... :D :grouphug: :lovies:

[Limited360]

The above part IS special, Jerry, James and myself on that 3 person recliner..... :D :grouphug: :lovies:


Hey I thought what happens in the dark room stays in the dark room.... *runs away*


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[RubberCtyRauder]

Hey I thought what happens in the dark room stays in the dark room.... *runs away*


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Darren prolly has nightvision goggles anyway:D

[alec2538]

You need a large room for it. 2 fronts, 2 on the sides, and 2 at the rear, plus a center makes 7. Most 5.1 setups I see, the rears are misplaced to the sides, but they still sound awesome.

I agree 100%. For most rooms smaller rooms, I would actually rather have 5.1.2 for the atmos effect. Having the sound come from above rather than behind (straight into the BACK of your ear, remember) really helps open up the presence.

If I do upgrade at some point to a 7.1 receiver, I plan on running just that. My dipole surrounds do a good job already at projecting forwards and backwards. A couple of in-ceiling speakers just above my couch and about 2' forward would do amazing things.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Used to sell the stuff. Can't wait to build mine up. My dream is to own a pair of large Martin Logan electrostats for quality live recording music listening.


The shootout scene in Heat when they were confronted by Al Pachino is the best!

Yes please. This is my HT test scene of choice.