HT room project complete - my new setup

Duffman
Duffman Posts: 51
edited October 2003 in Speakers
Well, it's never *really* complete, is it? Anyway, here's the before and after snapshots of my recent room upgrade.

Csi40 center
Rti8 mains
fxi30 rears
PSW350

Here's the "before" picture
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    Here's the finished project...

    Whaddaya think?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2003
    Very COOL! great job, did you do it yourself? congrats!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2003
    That's beautiful, can I get a job where you work?
    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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  • Maurice
    Maurice Posts: 517
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by Duffman
    Here's the finished project...

    Whaddaya think?

    That looks GREAT!!!!! I love the custom HT look. Goooooood job dude.;)
    Everytime I think I'm out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN!!!!!!

    Polk 70's,40,30's
    Velo DLS 3500 Sub
    JVC 61" HD-ILA
    Sony DA4ES AVR
    Oppo 981 DVD
    Sony CDP-CX235 CD
    Signal Bi-wires
    AR ProII IC's
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited October 2003
    WoW!

    GREAT JOB!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2003
    thats an amazing job, looks thousands of times better.

    those XBR tvs are pretty deep, howd u get that sucker in the wall?
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited October 2003
    You are quite talented Duffman! I'll echo Airplay and also ask do you have access to the electronics from the opposite room(behind the built in shelves)?

    HBomb
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • CT2
    CT2 Posts: 18
    edited October 2003
    That looks great! How did you get them in wall?
    Are they RTi8? how do you like them? what sub you use to match the new RTi?
    Mains: RTi70
    Center: CSi40
    Surrounds: FXi50
    Rear Center: Not yet
    Sub: STF-2
    Receiver: HK AVR120/ Yamaha RX-V1400
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    Thanks guys! The guy who built my house actually lives in the same neighborhood I do and when I talked him about what I wanted to do he jumped all over it. So he did all the carpentry and I did all the electronics and wiring.

    The TV was the biggest challenge. It's 29" deep and weighs over 300 pounds. It took 3 of us to get it in there; 2 held it half way in while the other did all the connections before we finally slid it all the way in - not for the faint of heart.

    That wall is actually an outside wall so we had to build 2 bump outs to accomodate the built in shelves. The fireplace already had the depth to support the TV so we simply added a header and joists to build a "floor" for the Sony.

    The Csi40 center is built in a custom box (surrounded by insulation) and angled about 20 degress down for better targeting.

    For the Fxi30's I fished AR superflat speaker wire through the walls, removed the base boards and ran them behind and through to the shelving.

    Finished surrounds look like so:

    As you can tell, I'm really happy with the results - glad you guys think it's cool too.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited October 2003
    would you mind posting a pic of the outside wall?

    Thanks
    Twin
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited October 2003
    Heya Duff.....

    VERY nice execution on your set-up. I do have a few questions:

    Is that a fireplace box only or is it chimeny'd up? The reason I ask is that I'm curious about heat build-up issues right above the fireplace being an issue....

    Is the tv boxed in by the top molding of that area? Is it a 40" tv?

    I see the reason for you keeping built in cabinets 2-3' off the floor, but if your speakers weren't there, would you want the cabinets to extend to the floor?

    What wires are running from your speakers to your plates at the wall? Subsequently, what's running from your wall plate to your receiver?

    Is everything running to the receiver that's to the left of the fireplace? You should post pics in system showcase showing everything, especially the 'in process' pics.

    Good job......
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,755
    edited October 2003
    Brett,
    by the looks of that picture, I dont believe he uses the fireplace ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited October 2003
    Fantastic Job! Awesome. Something to be very proud of.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2003
    simply beautiful looking. great work there. I can telll you are very proud of the finished results. as well you should be.

    enjoy it for years to come.
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • SPEAKER7
    SPEAKER7 Posts: 355
    edited October 2003
    nice job!.....those speaks look good on the hard wood flooring!!!

    :D
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by brettw22
    Heya Duff.....

    VERY nice execution on your set-up. I do have a few questions:

    Is that a fireplace box only or is it chimeny'd up? The reason I ask is that I'm curious about heat build-up issues right above the fireplace being an issue....

    *It's a gas insert fireplace with direct venting out so there's not a tremendous amount of heat being thrown up other than the ambient heat out the front.

    Is the tv boxed in by the top molding of that area? Is it a 40" tv?

    *The TV border is more or less a frame consisting of fluted sides and crown molding top. Once the TV was in place the frame was attached, giving it that boxed in look.

    I see the reason for you keeping built in cabinets 2-3' off the floor, but if your speakers weren't there, would you want the cabinets to extend to the floor?

    *Initially my plan was to build it to the floor. The reason I didn't was because the gas line runs underneath the right side and it wasn't practical (read $) to have that gas line re-routed.

    What wires are running from your speakers to your plates at the wall? Subsequently, what's running from your wall plate to your receiver?

    *The wires in the picture are Monster 14 gauge four conductor (S14-4R-CL) and are also the wires running from the back of the faceplates to the receiver. My wife however didn't like the green wires so I've just swapped out the front wires with clear jacket Monster XP. The faceplates themsleves are Niles and I'm using Monster quick-lock banana connectors.

    Is everything running to the receiver that's to the left of the fireplace? You should post pics in system showcase showing everything, especially the 'in process' pics.

    Good job......

    Thanks!
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    For those who want more info, I've added more pictures and comments in the System Showcase:

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/showcase/view.php?userid=51836
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2003
    what happens if u decide to add a component? like an SACD player or something? lol
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2003
    Outstanding work, it looks real good.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    edited October 2003
    One word..WOW!!
    Excellent job. I tell you what, I concur with the TV weight issue. I have a 36" XBR and I could hardly get it on the stand, much less a spot like yours (and you 40" is about 50# heavier). I'm tired and sore just thinking about it :)
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  • acdds
    acdds Posts: 253
    edited October 2003
    Beautiful set-up!
    Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
    DVD = Denon DV-2900
    Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    (Carver m1.5t)
    Center = CSi40
    Side surrounds = Fxi30's
    Sony 12" sub
    TV = Hitachi 57F500

    Bedroom rig:
    Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
    Rti38's
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  • ChrisDurano
    ChrisDurano Posts: 372
    edited October 2003
    Looks great Duff! Do you have enough ventilation for you TV in there? I have a Sony CRT too and it produces a lot of heat.
    Home Speakers polkaudio RTi70's (bi-wired), CSi30, FX3000i, PSW250

    Car speakers polkaudio EX 369, DB 650
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited October 2003
    how is the height of the tv working with your setup? i'm just curious because it seems a bit high to me. i guess in most theaters you actually look up a bit so it might not even be noticeable.

    looking at the before and after picture it is quite a jump. in the before picture the top of the tv is almost even with the mantle above the fireplace, in the after picture the bottom of the tv is a few inches (i'm guessing) about the mantle.

    EDIT: by the way, it does look VERY clean. someday when i buy a house I hope i'll be able to run speaker wire in the walls and have everything look as polished as your setup looks.
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by PhantomOG
    how is the height of the tv working with your setup? i'm just curious because it seems a bit high to me. i guess in most theaters you actually look up a bit so it might not even be noticeable...

    Thanks PhantomOG,

    The height is no problem. In fact, as you stated, it gives the room much more of a movie theater feel.
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  • thehalo8
    thehalo8 Posts: 127
    edited October 2003
    I noticed in your before pictures that your couches were on the side walls. Have you moved your furniture around at all to have one facing in front of the TV? Or maybe just put a lazyboy for your personal optimized seating :)
    Mains: Polk RTi70's
    Center: Polk CSi40
    Surrounds: Polk TC60i's
    Sub: Polk PSW505
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-DS696
    TV: Samsung HLS 5687W 56"
    DVD: Sony DVP S5300
    Protection: Monster HTS 3600
    Backup Battery: Belkin AP3080010
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited October 2003
    Beauty of a set-up, does the fireplace still work?
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  • Duffman
    Duffman Posts: 51
    edited October 2003
    Originally posted by jdhdiggs
    Beauty of a set-up, does the fireplace still work?

    Yup. Fireplace works jsut fine.

    I did end up moving a couch (not visible in the pics) to the "sweet spot" in the middle.
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