Any home theater nuts out there?

[Juice]

One of my other wallet destroying hobbies is home theater. I have a slight obsession with light and sound, so HT definitely plays into both of those.

I actually haven't even touched my system since joining the Navy a year and a half ago, it's all in storage until I get to a permanent duty station. I miss it dearly and can't wait to get her fired up!

I had all of this completed by the age of 22 and it took me about 4 years to complete. I also have approximately 150 Blu-Ray movies, 200 DVD movies, and 10 or so HD-DVDs.

Here's my main system specs:
The Picture:
-Sony KDS50A2020 [50" 1080p]
The Players:
-Sony BDP-S550 [Blu-Ray]
-Toshiba A30 [HD-DVD]
-Onkyo DXC-390 [CD]
The Power:
-Marantz SR6400 [6.1 100WPC Amplifier]
-Monster HTS2600 [Power center]
The Punch:
-Front: PolkAudio RTi 8
-Center: PolkAudio CSi 3
-Surround: PolkAudio RTi 4
-Rear Surround: PolkAudio Monitor 30
-Sub: Dual PolkAudio PSW-505s

A few pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/theater/22bc40a4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/theater/2431eb53.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/JonesSoda/theater/Picture1020.jpg

[Egon Spengler]

Waaaalllll EEEEEEEE

[sailsmen]

I like your TV.

It is interesting in the quality of different music DVD. Some are absolutley horrible and others sound better than their CD.

What interesting is my $250 Turntable sounds better than my mega custom CD player. Many are shocked at the sound from the records vs digital. There are not enough 0's and 1's to replicate music.
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[Juice]

I love B&W speakers!! Someday I'd love to have a set of those! Someday...

[musclemerc]

Hey Juice, I'm a Home Automation Tech. I will post my specs but put it like this. My house is wired with the shiggity.

Home Theater System:
Sharp 52" LCD 1080P TV
Denon AVR 4807 9 Channel Surround Processor
Sony ES 400 disc DVD changer
Directv HDTV DVR 250gb Hard Drive
Escient E-120 CD Manager/ Server w 120gb hard drive
Sony CDP-CX355 300CD Changer
Dell Computer with 1 Terrabite HD for CCTV surveillance and Internet
Wii game console w/4 controllers and Wii Fit accessories
HDTV Attic Antenna
3-Phase Technology CI-110 in~wall Front and Center Speaker's
4-Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling Rear and Rear Center speaker's
Phase Technology PC-SUB
Niles Apc-2 outlet controller
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote control
Gyration AIR Mouse
Gyration RF Keyboard
Lighting and ceiling fan interface
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

Master Bedroom:
Sharp 48" LCD 1080P HDTV
Sony V-555ES 7 Channel Surround Processor
Directv HDTV Reciever
Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling speaker's
Sunfire 10" sub
Nevo Touch Screen Remote Control
Lighting and ceiling fan interface

My Office:
Sharp 32" LVD 1080I HDTV
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Directv HDTV reciever
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles SI-275 2 channel power amplifier
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Niles SPK-1 Speaker Relay
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Baby's Room:
Sharp 23" LCD HDTV
Directv HDTV reciever
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Dell 500gb Vista PC
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Garage:
Crestron House Audio Keypad
5" LCD TV monitor
M&K 12" Powered Sub
M&K Bookshelf Speakers

Patio and Outdoor:
Niles OS-10 surface mount speaker's
Niles 8" rock speakers
Crestron House Audio Keypad
2- Niles 120watt Volume Control's

Shop:
5" LCD TV
Niles Rock Speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Master Bath:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Kitchen:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

House Audio System:
Crestron Pad 8 Room Controller
2-Sonance MR-1250 12 channel house audio amplifier
Yamaha TX-492 FM Tuner
Escient E-120 CD Manager
Directv D-11 satellite reciever for XM only
CCTV Video feed 4 cameras
Crestron I-DOC Ipod docking station with control interface
Ipod Classic 80gb portable music player
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

All this gear lives in a closet and is unseen. The closet is cooled with a in~ceiling super quiet fan. Every room has access to the music server and the 400 disc dvd player. All the LCD tv's have an electrical outlet that runs to the closet for surge protection and has 3 dedicated breakers each are 20amp. I also have a fully integrated network with 4 PC connections with printer and file sharing.

Take control Fool!

[BruteForce]

Speaker and CAT6 wire throughout the house. Current setup. Seems to always be in flux... :cool:

Living Room
-----------
Mitsubishi WD-Y65 60" 1080P DLP
DVDO Edge HD Scaler
Verizon FIOS HD DVR
Outlaw 990 Pre/Processor
Outlaw 770 7 channel amp
HTPC/Movie Server (21 TB of Blu-ray & DVD served using My Movies)
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray
Toshiba HD-D2KU HD-DVD
Velodyne SMS-1
SVS PB2+ subwoofer
Aperion Intimus 6T tower (x2)
Aperion Intimus 6C center
Aperion 522D-LR (x4)
Monster HTS5000MKII
Monster MP-SW200 (x2)
Harmony ONE remote control (one to rule them all)

Bedroom
-----------
Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" 1080P Plasma
Verizon FIOS HD box
Outlaw 950 Pre/Processor
Outlaw 750 5 channel amp
Shuttle SN78SH7 HTPC (streams content from the My Movies server)
Aperion Intimus 522D-PT Powered Tower (x2)
Aperion 522D-LR bookshelf speakers (x2) (wall mounted)
Aperion Intimus Vertical Array Center (wall mounted)
Aperion SW-12/250 subwoofer
MonsterPower MP-SW200
Harmony ONE remote control

[Spectragod]

I just did a small "upgrade" http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif to my stereo/surround sound last year. This is what I wound up with...

Sony Z series 46" LCD
Samsung Blu-ray palyer
Yamaha RX-V863 receiver
Klipsh RF-82's (2) front and (2) rear
Klipsh RC-64 center channel speaker
Klipsh RT-12d powered sub

The Yamaha receiver does upconversion from the cable box, as all my channels are not 1080 yet.

In a 17'X28' room, this thing absolutly will drive you out, my wife hates watching movies with me now. http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/up.gif http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif

[musclemerc]

If you want a good B&W speaker go for the Nautilus Line. ;)


I love B&W speakers!! Someday I'd love to have a set of those! Someday...

[Mr. Man]

Hey Juice, I'm a Home Automation Tech. I will post my specs but put it like this. My house is wired with the shiggity.

Home Theater System:
Sharp 52" LCD 1080P TV
Denon AVR 4807 9 Channel Surround Processor
Sony ES 400 disc DVD changer
Directv HDTV DVR 250gb Hard Drive
Escient E-120 CD Manager/ Server w 120gb hard drive
Sony CDP-CX355 300CD Changer
Dell Computer with 1 Terrabite HD for CCTV surveillance and Internet
Wii game console w/4 controllers and Wii Fit accessories
HDTV Attic Antenna
3-Phase Technology CI-110 in~wall Front and Center Speaker's
4-Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling Rear and Rear Center speaker's
Phase Technology PC-SUB
Niles Apc-2 outlet controller
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote control
Gyration AIR Mouse
Gyration RF Keyboard
Lighting and ceiling fan interface
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

Master Bedroom:
Sharp 48" LCD 1080P HDTV
Sony V-555ES 7 Channel Surround Processor
Directv HDTV Reciever
Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling speaker's
Sunfire 10" sub
Nevo Touch Screen Remote Control
Lighting and ceiling fan interface

My Office:
Sharp 32" LVD 1080I HDTV
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Directv HDTV reciever
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles SI-275 2 channel power amplifier
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Niles SPK-1 Speaker Relay
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Baby's Room:
Sharp 23" LCD HDTV
Directv HDTV reciever
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Dell 500gb Vista PC
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Garage:
Crestron House Audio Keypad
5" LCD TV monitor
M&K 12" Powered Sub
M&K Bookshelf Speakers

Patio and Outdoor:
Niles OS-10 surface mount speaker's
Niles 8" rock speakers
Crestron House Audio Keypad
2- Niles 120watt Volume Control's

Shop:
5" LCD TV
Niles Rock Speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Master Bath:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Kitchen:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

House Audio System:
Crestron Pad 8 Room Controller
2-Sonance MR-1250 12 channel house audio amplifier
Yamaha TX-492 FM Tuner
Escient E-120 CD Manager
Directv D-11 satellite reciever for XM only
CCTV Video feed 4 cameras
Crestron I-DOC Ipod docking station with control interface
Ipod Classic 80gb portable music player
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

All this gear lives in a closet and is unseen. The closet is cooled with a in~ceiling super quiet fan. Every room has access to the music server and the 400 disc dvd player. All the LCD tv's have an electrical outlet that runs to the closet for surge protection and has 3 dedicated breakers each are 20amp. I also have a fully integrated network with 4 PC connections with printer and file sharing.

Take control Fool!
Barney in HD-TV no wonder the baby cries alot, that would scare me too....:lol:

[MMBLUE]

Hey Juice, I'm a Home Automation Tech. I will post my specs but put it like this. My house is wired with the shiggity.

Home Theater System:
Sharp 52" LCD 1080P TV
Denon AVR 4807 9 Channel Surround Processor
Sony ES 400 disc DVD changer
Directv HDTV DVR 250gb Hard Drive
Escient E-120 CD Manager/ Server w 120gb hard drive
Sony CDP-CX355 300CD Changer
Dell Computer with 1 Terrabite HD for CCTV surveillance and Internet
Wii game console w/4 controllers and Wii Fit accessories
HDTV Attic Antenna
3-Phase Technology CI-110 in~wall Front and Center Speaker's
4-Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling Rear and Rear Center speaker's
Phase Technology PC-SUB
Niles Apc-2 outlet controller
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote control
Gyration AIR Mouse
Gyration RF Keyboard
Lighting and ceiling fan interface
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

Master Bedroom:
Sharp 48" LCD 1080P HDTV
Sony V-555ES 7 Channel Surround Processor
Directv HDTV Reciever
Phase Technology CI-60 in~ceiling speaker's
Sunfire 10" sub
Nevo Touch Screen Remote Control
Lighting and ceiling fan interface

My Office:
Sharp 32" LVD 1080I HDTV
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Directv HDTV reciever
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles SI-275 2 channel power amplifier
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Niles SPK-1 Speaker Relay
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Baby's Room:
Sharp 23" LCD HDTV
Directv HDTV reciever
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Niles Intellicontrol Automation Remote Control
Niles APC-2 outlet controller
Dell 500gb Vista PC
Crestron House Audio Keypad
Lighting and ceiling fan controller

Garage:
Crestron House Audio Keypad
5" LCD TV monitor
M&K 12" Powered Sub
M&K Bookshelf Speakers

Patio and Outdoor:
Niles OS-10 surface mount speaker's
Niles 8" rock speakers
Crestron House Audio Keypad
2- Niles 120watt Volume Control's

Shop:
5" LCD TV
Niles Rock Speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Master Bath:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

Kitchen:
Yamaha 8" Kevlar in~ceiling speaker's
Crestron House Audio Keypad

House Audio System:
Crestron Pad 8 Room Controller
2-Sonance MR-1250 12 channel house audio amplifier
Yamaha TX-492 FM Tuner
Escient E-120 CD Manager
Directv D-11 satellite reciever for XM only
CCTV Video feed 4 cameras
Crestron I-DOC Ipod docking station with control interface
Ipod Classic 80gb portable music player
Panamax Max Surge surge protector

All this gear lives in a closet and is unseen. The closet is cooled with a in~ceiling super quiet fan. Every room has access to the music server and the 400 disc dvd player. All the LCD tv's have an electrical outlet that runs to the closet for surge protection and has 3 dedicated breakers each are 20amp. I also have a fully integrated network with 4 PC connections with printer and file sharing.

Take control Fool!

I can vouch for this set up. All I can say is WOW:awe:

[Juice]

If you want a good B&W speaker go for the Nautilus Line. ;)

As soon as I get famous and am rolling in cash, I'll get right on that. :D

[CanadaMarauder]

SOny Bravia Projector 1080p, Paradigm speakers 7.1 with 3 subs and a Pioneer Elite VSX03, and my custom made acoustic posters
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/jfriberg/13664_360528720502_656445502_1 01852.jpg

[fordfnatix]

And I thought I had the the bomb with a sony 52" with a yamaha amp and polk audio,ps3 xbox 360, networked whole house and garage with sound and laptop....flatscreens and computers everywhere!!thousands of video games(Not sure who plays more me or the kids!!).....musclemerc your set up rocks! love the use of inwall and in ceiling speakers!

[Juice]

SOny Bravia Projector 1080p, Paradigm speakers 7.1 with 3 subs and a Pioneer Elite VSX03, and my custom made acoustic posters
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r126/jfriberg/13664_360528720502_656445502_1 01852.jpg

Oooh that looks fun! How do you like that projector? Once I get a little more settled I'm going to look into using one.

[musclemerc]

Thanks, I like the clean look (less means more) especially when you consider you can get better sound quality from some flush mount speakers than bulky tower or bookshelf speakers. I even went the extra step and made backboxes in the attic and double insulated them. Just don't buy coaxial flush mout speakers they sound like poo, look for an off axis set up with a silk dome tweeter. ;)


And I thought I had the the bomb with a sony 52" with a yamaha amp and polk audio,ps3 xbox 360, networked whole house and garage with sound and laptop....flatscreens and computers everywhere!!thousands of video games(Not sure who plays more me or the kids!!).....musclemerc your set up rocks! love the use of inwall and in ceiling speakers!

[sailsmen]

Interesting, a "bulky tower or bookshelf" is an enclosure designed as an intregal part based on the drivers and crossover. Moving the tower a few inches from the wall can make a dramatic difference in the sound.

Good sound is just as subjective as clean look. What matters is if you are happy with the sound and look.

[LeoVampire]

Jellous!!!!

My home theater set up is older than my Marauder and before THX was available. But it still works good I just do not have any HD anything. Still an older tube style TV.

[RoyLPita]

I have 2 setups in my place but nothing elaborate as what is stated above.

[CanadaMarauder]

Oooh that looks fun! How do you like that projector? Once I get a little more settled I'm going to look into using one.

Only concern is it has to be PITCH black to get the full 1080p experience

[PonyUP]

Oooh that looks fun! How do you like that projector? Once I get a little more settled I'm going to look into using one.
How Many lumens is the projector, it looks like a 6500 Lumen, maybe a 10K. Either way, sweet set up.

[Juice]

Only concern is it has to be PITCH black to get the full 1080p experience

Do you have any ambient lighting at all? I'm actually not a big fan of having it completely dark when I watch movies due to the eye strain.

[musclemerc]

This is only my opinion I have no intention to insult anyone's A/V system.

Having ambient light in a Theater is essential. We have all been to a commercial theater and if your paying attention the first thing that happens is the lights go dim. When this happens the crowd calms down and pays attention. Now ambient light against the viewing surface is a bad thing and sholud be avoided at all costs, it will distort the image being shown. As far as lumens go you really only need 3000 and under for a perfect picture, anything more than that is a waste. Now if you have a room with alot of ambient light a high lumen projector will be needed to compensate for a washed out image. Every theater i've installed and programmed has had multiple sconce lights, stair lights, or fiber optic ceiling lighting.

Here are a few Theaters from Acoustic Innovations in Miami, FL
I have done alot of business with this theater design firm in the past
Check out the lighting and projector housing.

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/fifth20avenue20120back.jpg


http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/avalon20120back.jpg

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/long20horn20120back.jpg

[babbage]

Geesh. In living room I have a Yamaha A/V receiver, 2 nice studio monitors, polk center, polk rears, high end boston accoustics powered sub. Fios DVR - HDMI - HD Toshiba LCD - setup in a text book Dolby implementation.

No blu-ray yet. I want a new Harmon Kardon receiver, as mine is 5-6 years old.
You guys have a ton of nice stuff. Wow.

[CanadaMarauder]

Do you have any ambient lighting at all? I'm actually not a big fan of having it completely dark when I watch movies due to the eye strain.

All lights are remote dimmer switches so IF you would like ambient lighting you can just hit the remote up on notch on the rear set of lights. I don't find much eye strain in the dark. The wife watches the movies I;m more of a music guy I just listen to music in the Pitch black. Wierd I know but I enjoy Listening to the music not looking around will its on.

The projector is a vpl-vw60 haven't looked at the specs since I bought it so not sure the lumens can't remember but it's bright enough to view with the lights on a little.

[Motorhead350]

What interesting is my $250 Turntable sounds better than my mega custom CD player. Many are shocked at the sound from the records vs digital. There are not enough 0's and 1's to replicate music.
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I'm a fan of good sound quality so I prefer analogue, mono recorded music on vinyl above anything else. I just bought the soundtrack to Christine on vinyl yeterday for $3. :)

I have a projector too, but it's nothing to what you guys have.

[Juice]

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/musclemerc/avalon20120back.jpg

This is tits! I hope I get to build something like this someday.

[martyo]

I have a Mitsubishi 73" RPTV with aYamaha receiver and in wall speakers in my TV room and I love it. Good bang for the buck.

I have a Toshiba 53" DLP in my bedroom and my wife koves that one. It came with my house when I bought it.

[fastblackmerc]

I have a 783" Mitsubushi DLP, Sony 5.1 surround system with HD DVD, Masscool 1TB HD player, VHS/DVD player/recorder, Wii & Dish Network DVR.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/gifts/IM000056.jpg

I need advice finding an amp to power the speakers on my deck.

[musclemerc]

What ya need to know FBM? You gonna do zone2? I can help you shoot me some spec's

[fastblackmerc]

What ya need to know FBM? You gonna do zone2? I can help you shoot me some spec's

Got 6 speakers on the deck & 2 in the kitchen, currently running off the Sony surround system. Want to run them off the same system but need more power and a switch.

[PonyUP]

I have an IPOD touch and headphones, but the sound is pretty good :lol: