New member just want to say Hello!

sTiLlLeArNiNg
sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
edited September 2009 in The Clubhouse
New to the forum and the world of better sound :o Just want to say Hello to everyone and glad i found a place to discuss A/V! :D

Looking forward to learning as much as i can from the community and hopefully contribute myself if possible :)

I just assembled my first *REAL* HT setup and also my first HTPC! :D I can't wait to get all the kink's worked out and get everything as optimized as possible! :)

Anyhow enough babling! lol Greeting's from Toronto :D
Media Room 7.1
Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

HTPC
Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

A fool and his money are easily parted
I don't drink Koolaid

Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited August 2009
    Welcome. :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2009
    Greeting's from Toronto
    Greatings from Gatineau :) Hope you enjoy CP!

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    Be advised: You're on double-secret-probation!:eek::p
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to CP. Post some pics of your system over at showcase.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited August 2009
    Welcome and Hello from Club Polk !
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited August 2009
    lets haze him and initiation him to CP :D

    bring on the paddle!

    welcome!!!
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to the Club!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited August 2009
    How much money do you have to upgrade?

    Welcome.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2009
    Welcome aboard. Buy your wife flowers now - it will save you time and effort later... :D
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited August 2009
    Welcome, neighbour!
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited August 2009
    welcome! i live in toronto too, DT.
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to the club, lot of nice gear in your sig line. Enjoy. Pics would definitely be nice.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited August 2009
    many thank's for the warm welcome everyone! :D

    pick's will be coming as i'm still modifying my stand/rack :o won't be anything special though as i only have my crackberry and a pretty small room ~ 9w x 13d x 8h so kinda cramped lol

    i just got all the gear last week and have been attempting to accomplish as much as possible with my limited skill's :o

    local's we should meet for a beer or somethin' sometime :)
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

    Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to the wheel.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited September 2009
    Thank's for the welcome Keiko & ESavinon :D

    Here is the cheezy crackberry pick of my MAJORLY cramped media room :o I hate buying thing's twice and my stay in this apartment is only temporary so....

    Let the flamming begin! lol

    HT1.jpg

    there is a 3 seat reclining sofa and a pair of FXi A6's on stand's not in the pik, media PC and TT are hiding in the left corner.
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

    Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited September 2009
    sTiLlLeArNiNg wrote: »
    Thank's for the welcome Keiko & ESavinon :D

    Here is the cheezy crackberry pick of my MAJORLY cramped media room :o I hate buying thing's twice and my stay in this apartment is only temporary so....

    Let the flamming begin! lol

    HT1.jpg

    there is a 3 seat reclining sofa and a pair of FXi A6's on stand's not in the pik, media PC and TT are hiding in the left corner.

    Looks like you've got it bad....wait 'till you hear some SDA's! I hope you have lots of cash...looks like there is no turning back.

    Welcome to Club Polk!
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited September 2009
    hehehe yeah :D thank's for the welcome :)

    i know my current set-up is less than optimal but hey what can ya do? i NEED a bigger room! :o
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

    Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2009
    Welcome from one newbee to another. I'm about 3.5 hrs up the 400.Us Cunucks need a Polkfest.I would consider hosting if there was enough interest.
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2009
    sTiLlLeArNiNg wrote: »
    Thank's for the welcome Keiko & ESavinon :D

    Here is the cheezy crackberry pick of my MAJORLY cramped media room :o I hate buying thing's twice and my stay in this apartment is only temporary so....

    Let the flamming begin! lol

    HT1.jpg

    there is a 3 seat reclining sofa and a pair of FXi A6's on stand's not in the pik, media PC and TT are hiding in the left corner.

    Your neighbors must hate you:)
    Testing
    Testing
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited September 2009
    jim farrell wrote: »
    Welcome from one newbee to another. I'm about 3.5 hrs up the 400.Us Cunucks need a Polkfest.I would consider hosting if there was enough interest.

    Welcome to you as well my fellow IGLOO dwelling brother! :D Sound's like a plan! Should get something on the go, i don't drive but i'll make it out for some BBQ + Beer fo' sho! :D
    Lorthos wrote: »
    Your neighbors must hate you:)

    Neighbour's? What neighbour's :confused: lucky for me i'm scary looking so they don't say much! lol :)
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

    Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • Polk addict
    Polk addict Posts: 558
    edited September 2009
    Welcome to the forum...
    Chiranth
    hoosier21 wrote:
    Cobra + SDA's = dead amps laying all around.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2009
    The new guy has a 30lb package of vinyl sitting here waiting to be shipped ........ so he's okay in my book.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited September 2009
    Man, cramped room there brother, betcha get wait to get your new place. Welcome to the forum.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,041
    edited September 2009
    Welcome to another fellow Canuck! and Yes a Maple leaf/beaver fest should be organized.
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  • sTiLlLeArNiNg
    sTiLlLeArNiNg Posts: 805
    edited September 2009
    Many thank's to all for the welcome! :D How do i send beer's through the intarwebz :confused: Hey admin maybe we can get a beer smiley? ;)

    @ George: Thank's brotha, You aint so bad yourself :p I like my music like i like my women, have a wide variety of flavour's! :D lol Hopefully the mail doesn't take to long to get out to ya! Having long weekend's on both side's of the border = lazy postmen/women lol I scored a MINT Dual 505-3 (only has an Ortofon dne 165 but good starting point from what i was told) last week for $100 local and i'm itchin' to get as much time on it as possible! I've listened to pretty much all the vinyl we have on hand here so i'm really looking forward to the new batch :D

    @ Grimster74: Man let me tell ya! I live with my father and we're hoping to be into a house by this time next year :) When it happen's believe me our neighbour's will really hate me then! hehehe :)

    @ Willow: did i hear "beaver" ? where's the beaver! here kitty kitty kitty! :D

    It's good to see so many cool people here on the forum, both local and long distance! :):)
    Media Room 7.1
    Sharp lc37d64u | Sanus vmsab-03 | Sonax ZX8680 | Yamaha htr-6290b | Emotiva xpa1 x 2 & xpa5 | RTiA 9 & 7 | CSiA 6 | FXiA 6 | Sanus NF30B-03 | Velodyne dls-3750r | Dual 505-3 m97xe | Monster avs2000/hts5100

    HTPC
    Intel e5300 | Asus p5q DLX | LG ch08 BD | OCZ 4g reaper2 | WD 1TB | Sapphire 4890 VaporX 1g | Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 | OCZ modXtreme 700w | Antec Fusion remote MAX

    A fool and his money are easily parted
    I don't drink Koolaid

    Need some cable's? Just ask :)
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,041
    edited September 2009
    I did live in Etobicoke for about 5yrs and that was about 21yrs ago that we left.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2009
    I didn't know Humber College had 5 year courses.HaHA just kidding.Spent alittle time there in the mid 80's. Wow where did the 90's go.
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited September 2009
    Welcome to the Forum.:D



    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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