My old HT is no more...

Serendipity
Serendipity Posts: 6,975
edited November 2007 in Electronics
So this weekend I'll be disassembling my old living room system and starting something totally new. Not sure what I'm going to do yet (probably will combine the two systems), but here is the old system:

Will be missed.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2007
    so you're going to just dissassemble this one and be without one till you figure out what to do? you're a better man than I am. I'd only do that if I needed to sell everything to afford a new one. I can't imagine not having a home theater or something decent to listen with till a new one was thought out, bought and installed.

    good luck, i'm anxious to see your new HT rig. :)
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  • AdamRagland
    AdamRagland Posts: 521
    edited November 2007
    that room looks like it does wonders for sound absortion..
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,350
    edited November 2007
    Good luck appadv! The system looks real nice, have you got something in mind? What improvements are you trying to make?
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Well, I need a scaler for the projector, so the first thing I am going to do is get a DVDO iScan unit for the projector. Then I will move everything from the living room into the basement, to combine both systems.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    AdamRagland wrote: »
    that room looks like it does wonders for sound absortion..

    Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Your basement has gotta be a better room acoustically, so you'll probably benefit by combining rigs even if you keep most of your existing gear.

    Tell us more about your basement -- dimensions, etc. Got pics?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    You might add some acoustic ideas into that room.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited November 2007
    appadv wrote: »
    So this weekend I'll be disassembling my old living room system and starting something totally new. Not sure what I'm going to do yet (probably will combine the two systems), but here is the old system:

    Will be missed.

    I'm with you on starting over with a new living room setup after building one into the LR about 3.5 years ago. Time for a change. Time for 2 systems in there now. A dedicated HT system and a 2-channel system (or 2). I'm ready for the SDA's to be in the living room so they can open up more. But, I have to tear a 2X4 framed, sheetrock covered and painted, built in lit shelving, etc, etc unit out. It's going to be a messy biotch. :D

    But, bought the new plasma, have the new inwalls, the new Sunfire sub, cables, etc. Most of the goodies are here and I told myself I'd start once I had it all here.

    Not this weekend though as I'll be gone for the holiday...but, the first weekend of December, though.

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,665
    edited November 2007
    Good Luck. Take your time and do it the way you want.

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    Front Projection is a must bro.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Basically I am combining the upstairs system (which you see in the picture) with the basement system that has the Def Techs, Projector, and 100" projection screen.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    Here's an idea -- sell everything except the projector gear and sub, and start all over with a clean slate. Make a list of what you really want and go for it. Begin by building a kickass 2-channel system, then build the HT system around it.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Here's an idea -- sell everything except the projector gear and sub, and start all over with a clean slate. Make a list of what you really want and go for it. Begin by building a kickass 2-channel system, then build the HT system around it.

    Why?

    I already have a great 2-channel system.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    Don't ya just love this hobby? Constantly evolving. Have fun appadv and good luck. Whatever you come up with is going to be kick a$$ I'd bet in the end. :)

    I love this hobby but, well, never mind.

    Let's just say it had something to do with girls ;)
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Gee I'm only 18...

    Girls are a necessary part of my life.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2007
    appadv wrote: »
    Why?

    I already have a great 2-channel system.

    You're in this hobby and you're asking, "Why upgrade?"

    Answer: A great system can always be made greater.

    Isn't that what you want?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    You're in this hobby and you're asking, "Why upgrade?"

    Answer: A great system can always be made greater.

    Isn't that what you want?

    Yes, but I'm satisfied with the quality of DVD-A on my system and I really like the Def Techs.

    What I am trying to do is combine the upstairs and downstairs system, so I'll have a HTPC, 2-channel audio, HT surround, and video projection system all together.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    Hormones Gone Wild :D
    Enjoy the metabolism appadv. ;)

    I hope when I get married my wife likes the HT too :)

    In all seriousness, I'm very happy with the setup and although I agree with you guys, I find that there is a point where you just have to sit down and enjoy the music!
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  • AdamRagland
    AdamRagland Posts: 521
    edited November 2007
    my girlfriend digs HT..obviously not to the point of her wanting to come do subwoofer crossover tests with me as a date..but im workin on it:)
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited November 2007
    AdamRagland wrote: »
    my girlfriend digs HT..obviously not to the point of her wanting to come do subwoofer crossover tests with me as a date..but im workin on it:)

    Thats cool :)
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