My work in progress Take two

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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2010
    Joe08867 wrote: »
    Seriously, I am with you. This whole adult life thing really sucks sometimes...

    No music here (rig is still at home), no washer/dryer (have to use a public laundry), and no landline (my cell phone reception is spotty) sucks.
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2010
    BAF, I'd put up a pair of RealTraps HF (High Frequency) Mini traps directly behind the speakers mounted 4 inches off the wall. If not the RT brand, find a trap that does not have a solid backing but still mount it 4 inches off the wall. The ML's rear wave has to be dealt with and the HF's are a great first step.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    More painting
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    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    It is actually more blue than violet when it dries and you see it in person. Blends very well with the room.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2010
    Good job! Post more pics when you are finished!
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2010
    Cool mancave-age.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    Will do, going to sort of enjoy it tonight and finish on Saturday. Always enjoy comments.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited October 2010
    Slick, and I like your go-get em attitude in painting it yourself considering you live at home and all.

    The crates under the tv are temporary right :)

    Seriously, nice job!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    Been using those crates for almost a year now, but what I think I am going to do is the new tv I get in November mount it on the wall.

    Also have to still get rid of some stuff too clear the room out.

    Thank you for the go get em attitude I am like that and you have to be a lot of time in todays world.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2010
    Why not go with a projector?

    Here are some places to get you started:
    www.curtpalme.com
    www.projectorcentral.com
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2010
    Get rid of those crates and replace the TV with a screen ;)

    hint...hint...
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    LOL well I would but projectors are not really something I would want to use everyday. Maybe a few years down the road but not right now.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited October 2010
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    Well the rule in this house is, if your going to college no rent payment, and with my parents proud of me and how I am doing in college they do not mind.

    I can live with that, that's our rule too.

    But......If you're going to college, you should know the difference between your and you're. ;)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    On forums I do not pay attention; on papers I do. But you are right need to start doing that.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2010
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    LOL well I would but projectors are not really something I would want to use everyday. Maybe a few years down the road but not right now.

    OK, just consider that the bang for your buck is much greater with a projector.
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    So I am thinking of putting my system over where my bed is and put the bed and all on the side the system is now.

    Should I do this for a flatter wall and no little corner on that side like there is now?
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
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    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2010
    I think flipping the room is an excellent idea. The flat wall behind the ML is one less refection you have to deal with. The roof line can be dealt with, but not as easily or as cheaply as flipping the room.

    If you can, I'd set them up on the longest, flattest (right angles only) wall you have.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    Thanks Hawk, will probably do that tonight. Going to be a bit weird with a window behind it but will just have to try it out.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited October 2010
    For the window, go to Lowes/HD and get pleated, room darkening blind. It has the benefit of knocking down some reflection off the glass and helps while watching a movie.

    It will take a bit of time, but start with your speaks positioned as you have them now and gradually move them further apart until the center image falls apart. Doing this will allow you to find the ML sweetspot which will be very precise (attach vice to couch to hold head!) Try and keep them 2-3 foot from the right and left walls, but I'm certain you've read that already!!

    Gordon

    Do you really need that much couch? IF you have friends over for movies or gaming I can see it. If most of the time your there alone, try and eliminate the corner piece if you can.
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
    WireWorld Eclipse 6.0 speaker wire and jumpers, Eclipse 5^2 Squared Balanced IC's. Silver Eclipse PCs (5)
    Symposium Rollerblocks 2+ (16)Black Diamond Racing Mk 3 pits (8)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    I can sleep soundly tonight. Finally have protection on my system. A Monster HTS 1650 protects me. Just thinking should plug my ML's into it. Suggestions?

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    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    So beautiful I am going to get together with a friend of my moms who designs and build cabinets and shelfs and have him build me a nice 6ft tall cd and dvd tower.

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    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2010
    Paint looks good BigA. I would hang that screen though if it's possible. Little cable management, cover that window with some nice blinds. Home depot can sell you something for cheap and make the room look nice. If your going to be in it, may as well make it look like something special. Good work, nice speaks too man.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2010
    Thanks, right now I am trying to get a sat box up here. Of course it is going to be hard to get a cable up here but I think I can do it where the phone line comes upstairs. Next after that is getting my amp than getting a ML sub or something.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2011
    Thought I would update this a bit

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    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2011
    Looking good BAF! Great comfy clors! You still haven't hidden that window yet, please do your self a favor and do that, a small investment and you'll appreciate your room even more.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited November 2011
    Why did you get rid of the tube amp you bought ? Did it not sound great with the Martin Logans? Are you just using the pioneer with the logans currently ?

    If you ever get a chance try have a listen to an onkyo receiver with them logans as its very neutral in its tone and a perfect match for SQ
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2011
    I am using a carver amp for the ML's the tube amp was nice however I did not have the room for a secondary dedicated two channel setup right now.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited November 2011
    Love that Carver look :wink:...

    My AV705x will be around a LOOOONNNNGGGG time :smile:
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited November 2011
    Ah there is a new edition to my setup, waiting home for me right now. Pics and info tonight!!
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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