My Rtia based HT . . . finally some pics

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hey guys,

I've been enjoying this system too much to even find the time to take some pics; however, I recently updated my insurance policy and well needed to take pics of my gear. So, I took some quick flashes for you guys.

Mike

My system:

Epson 8500UB - the benchmark for diminishing returns IMO.
Rtia9
CSia6
Fxia6
Dual PSWMicroPro 3000
Pioneer Elite SC-27

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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited February 2010
    nice setup.


    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    All of your rooms look the same. :p

    Looks awesome Mike! :D
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited February 2010
    very nice!
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited February 2010
    Nice setup, man. So... how is that Epson 8500? My Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is about to go in for a burned up polarizer (just like my Z2 did at the 2 year mark - I guess they don't expect anyone to put 5,000 bulb hours on them in 2 years like I have), and I'm thinking about stepping up to something better. I wasn't a fan of the auto-iris stuff on the Sanyos, but are you using that on the Epson?
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    Nice setup, man. So... how is that Epson 8500? My Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is about to go in for a burned up polarizer (just like my Z2 did at the 2 year mark - I guess they don't expect anyone to put 5,000 bulb hours on them in 2 years like I have), and I'm thinking about stepping up to something better. I wasn't a fan of the auto-iris stuff on the Sanyos, but are you using that on the Epson?

    I honestly haven't experimented with the auto iris. The picture is generally so balanced that I haven't felt the need. I do like how the projector adjust to the initial brightness of the content by switching between the Living Room or THX presets. This is kinda like auto iris, just not continuous through the programming.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    All of your rooms look the same. :p

    Looks awesome Mike! :D

    Ugh . . . I wish I still had my Emmys, but life calls for changes. They will be mine again soon enough . . . Muahhahahahahahah!
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    Nice set-up.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Ugh . . . I wish I still had my Emmys, but life calls for changes. They will be mine again soon enough . . . Muahhahahahahahah!

    Oh... it IS the same room?!? :eek:

    I guess i'm way behind on current events... what happened?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited February 2010
    Nice system bud!
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Oh... it IS the same room?!? :eek:

    I guess i'm way behind on current events... what happened?

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    This happened . . . I purchased it. It will be done February 15th. I used the proceeds from the old system to fund a ring and buy the present HT. Plus, the girl enjoys HT more than 2ch so the present system allows our interests to converge a lot more.

    . . . but, I am making new plans to revive my 2ch once I get into a new place.

    Mike
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    By the way, sorry the pics are kinda dark. I blacked out my dual 10 foot by 5 foot windows completely to provide the ideal projector environment.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
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    This happened . . . I purchased it. It will be done February 15th. I used the proceeds from the old system to fund a ring and buy the present HT. Plus, the girl enjoys HT more than 2ch so the present system allows our interests to converge a lot more.

    . . . but, I am making new plans to revive my 2ch once I get into a new place.

    Mike


    Gotcha... i'm in the same boat, but selling my setup wouldn't even make a dent in the ring, so i get to keep it. :):p
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2010
    Nice setup!

    The brain splatter on the MW2 pic is great. :D

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,952
    edited February 2010
    Looks very nice buddy boy. One question...isn't that center tilted up a tad too much ? Seems like it's aimed over your head when sitting. Could be the optical illusion thing though.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited February 2010
    Nice HT set up. My only comments are some of ya'll are spending too much on rings;)

    Buy used and get a better deal...works that way in the audio world. Why treat the fiance better than your own ears? And yes, my wife is wearing a ring that was "pre-owned" and loves it.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2010
    Awesome looking setup!
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited February 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Nice HT set up. My only comments are some of ya'll are spending too much on rings;)

    Buy used and get a better deal...works that way in the audio world. Why treat the fiance better than your own ears? And yes, my wife is wearing a ring that was "pre-owned" and loves it.

    Hahah... i'd be crucified.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited February 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Nice HT set up. My only comments are some of ya'll are spending too much on rings;)

    Buy used and get a better deal...works that way in the audio world. Why treat the fiance better than your own ears? And yes, my wife is wearing a ring that was "pre-owned" and loves it.

    Hell, for that matter, get a pre-owned wife. Their expectations are low, and some of them just speak Russian, so you don't even have to talk to them. :D

    So SolidSqual, what did you mean by "the benchmark for diminishing returns"? Is the 8500 not worth the money over previous models or something?
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    kuntasensei wrote: »
    Hell, for that matter, get a pre-owned wife. Their expectations are low, and some of them just speak Russian, so you don't even have to talk to them. :D

    So SolidSqual, what did you mean by "the benchmark for diminishing returns"? Is the 8500 not worth the money over previous models or something?

    The 8500 is definitely worth the cash, but I think anything substantially better requires much more cash. The 8500 was a big leap over the 8100. I checked out some JVC projectors as well but in the end decided the 8500 picture was good enough for me. I figured I'd save the cash and put it towards a new 2ch setup.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Hahah... i'd be crucified.

    Ditto. I had mine custom made. She knows I sold my rig to fund that monstrosity. I bet she mocks me by holding it up to my ear and asking me how it sounds.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Looks very nice buddy boy. One question...isn't that center tilted up a tad too much ? Seems like it's aimed over your head when sitting. Could be the optical illusion thing though.

    I'm experimenting with this. If the CC is set in its normal position, then its a bit low.
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited February 2010
    Nice setup! Those A9 are monsters, makes the micro subs look even smaller.;)

    I know you didn't ask but if I may make a suggestion in painting at least your front wall a darker color with a flat/satin finish. It will help with the light reflections and wash/contrast of the picture.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    Nice setup !!!!!! Did that gun come free with the wedding ring?::D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    Finally some pics. Looks good man. Tone down that screen wall and watch the black level of that 8500 get even better (more pop to the image also). I like it bro. If you need center stand recommendations check out Lovan M2 Center stand.
    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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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    The 8500 is definitely worth the cash, but I think anything substantially better requires much more cash. The 8500 was a big leap over the 8100. I checked out some JVC projectors as well but in the end decided the 8500 picture was good enough for me. I figured I'd save the cash and put it towards a new 2ch setup.

    8500 has been called the poor man's JVC. Close but just not quite up there. No pun intended just citing reviews. For the price though it's a stellar PJ. I think if you seen a calibrated JVC you would definitely see what the hype is all about though.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    8500 has been called the poor man's JVC. Close but just not quite up there. No pun intended just citing reviews. For the price though it's a stellar PJ. I think if you seen a calibrated JVC you would definitely see what the hype is all about though.



    One thing I did noticed with my JVC projector is that it's not as bright as the epson was. The only negative I've found so far. Wish it was a little brighter.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Finally some pics. Looks good man. Tone down that screen wall and watch the black level of that 8500 get even better (more pop to the image also). I like it bro. If you need center stand recommendations check out Lovan M2 Center stand.

    Painting the screen wall is kinda not an option. First, this is an apartment and I have to return it to the way it was before I arrived. Second, most of the wall is two long blinds covering up large windows.

    Would getting some long drapes and stretching them across the wall do the trick? How high do I need t go? The wall is 15 feet . . .
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice setup !!!!!! Did that gun come free with the wedding ring?::D

    Hehe, no that was a birthday gift from my Dad, I like to wear it on my hip while playing Modern Warfare:rolleyes:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2010
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Nice HT set up. My only comments are some of ya'll are spending too much on rings;)

    Buy used and get a better deal...works that way in the audio world. Why treat the fiance better than your own ears? And yes, my wife is wearing a ring that was "pre-owned" and loves it.

    +1

    I don't want a woman that bases her love for me on the dollar amount of the ring that I buy her. I would NEVER even consider spending what some people do on a piece of jewelry.


    Either way, congrats on the engagement!

    That looks like a nice HT setup you've put together there...but I bet you're missing the hell out of the 2 channel.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    +1

    I don't want a woman that bases her love for me on the dollar amount of the ring that I buy her. I would NEVER even consider spending what some people do on a piece of jewelry.


    Either way, congrats on the engagement!

    That looks like a nice HT setup you've put together there...but I bet you're missing the hell out of the 2 channel.

    First, I am missing the hell out of the 2 channel setup, but where my HT lacks in music, it kills in movies and videogames. So it's a trade-off.

    Second, my girlfriend is by no means materialistic, and she'd say "I do" if I got her a $500 ring from TJMaxx. I got her this ring because I wanted to. Selling my gear was symbolic, but also a good reason to start over as I felt my focus got a little out of hand and some synergy was lost.

    EDIT, and Jesus guys . . . how much do you think I spent on the ring? I've bought audio systems that cost most . . . I can't let her think she's worth less than my speakers :)
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