Finally tidied er up

ChrisD06
ChrisD06 Posts: 922
edited December 17 in The Clubhouse
I've had my RT5000-based 7.2 channel setup for a while now, but ever since we've moved into the house in 2015, the room has admittedly been an absolute disaster. As an example: 10 year old me decided hoarding 114lbs of copper coaxial cables was wise, and now that I'm damn near 20 I figured out stuff like that was the cause of the mess.

Packed a RAV4 to the brim, seats down, took it to a waste management facility, and the mess is gone... Forever.

So, now I get to enjoy a tidy home theatre room! I figured I'd share some pictures of what it's looking like so far!

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I know the shelf objectively harms sound quality, but I decided the trade-off was worth it for the sheer storage capacity and organization. There is no spot for it otherwise.

New 75" 4K TV will be ordered Friday 😉
My gear:
  • Onyko TX-NR656
  • RT3000p L&R
  • CS1000p Center
  • RT35 Side
  • RT35 Rear
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,700
    Congrats on your tidy HT room. One suggestion, put a large rug over that hardwood floor.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    F1nut wrote: »
    Congrats on your tidy HT room. One suggestion, put a large rug over that hardwood floor.

    Thank you, Jesse. I will look into a rug next time I'm at Ikea!
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,700
    The idea is to help control the reverberation/echo. To test your room do the slap echo test. Stand in the middle of your room and clap your hands together sharply once. In a well damped room the clap sound will die immediately. That is with no reverberation/echo. In a lively room the clap sound will be sharp with a noticeable amount of reverberation/echo.

    You can go around to different rooms in your house and conduct the test to help understand the differences between a damped and lively room.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,335
    That is a bad boy center channel speaker!
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,043
    billbillw wrote: »
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.

    Or even an 85” TV. However,the 75” will still be killer.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    TEAforONE wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.

    Or even an 85” TV. However,the 75” will still be killer.

    Yeah, 75" is pretty good. I actually missed his comment about the new TV because it was after the photos.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,587
    Conradicles wrote: »
    That is a bad boy center channel speaker!

    Yes, they are. B) I still have my RT3000P fronts and center.

    The center speaker weighs 60 lbs. It's a beast for sure.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,934
    ... quite the Nintendo collection :)
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    F1nut wrote: »
    The idea is to help control the reverberation/echo. To test your room do the slap echo test. Stand in the middle of your room and clap your hands together sharply once. In a well damped room the clap sound will die immediately. That is with no reverberation/echo. In a lively room the clap sound will be sharp with a noticeable amount of reverberation/echo.

    You can go around to different rooms in your house and conduct the test to help understand the differences between a damped and lively room.

    The whole house was built to barely be legal back in 2008. I don't even know if a clap test is necessary... Voices will echo in the basement and even in my own bedroom.

    I will get the rug! Taking measurements tonight, lol. Thanks again, Jesse!
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    Conradicles wrote: »
    That is a bad boy center channel speaker!

    Thank you! It rocks! Unfortunately this one was damaged in shipping but I'm going to source replacement drivers and see if a loudspeaker specialist can repair the cabinet!

    Unless I source a better condition one 👀
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    billbillw wrote: »
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.

    Adulting rocks! ...mostly!

    I was considering a projector, but after factoring in every variable, including the big wooden electrical panel door— which limits me to 75" anyways, and it barely clears by an inch— it's actually cheaper for better picture quality if I go the TV route.
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    ... quite the Nintendo collection :)

    Started it when I was 9 😁 I'm 19 now and added the Switch 2 and Paper Mario 64 within the last couple months!
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    edited December 17
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.

    Adulting rocks! ...mostly!

    I was considering a projector, but after factoring in every variable, including the big wooden electrical panel door— which limits me to 75" anyways, and it barely clears by an inch— it's actually cheaper for better picture quality if I go the TV route.

    Heck, even if you went a full 100", it's usually cheaper to get a big flat screen with the price drops lately. RTings best rated 98-100" model is only $3k now. It's hard to find a quality projector for much less than that...then add a screen, mount, long HDMI, etc. Unless you have total light control and paint the walls darker, a projector isn't always the best bet anyway. I've had the same 100" white screen since 2012, but if it were ever torn or if/when I move again, I probably won't take it with me.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    billbillw wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    That back wall screams for a 100" projection screen, but it looks like you are stuck with a thermostat and a few other things to prevent you going full width. Otherwise, welcome to adulting ;) Looks good.

    Adulting rocks! ...mostly!

    I was considering a projector, but after factoring in every variable, including the big wooden electrical panel door— which limits me to 75" anyways, and it barely clears by an inch— it's actually cheaper for better picture quality if I go the TV route.

    Heck, even if you went a full 100", it's usually cheaper to get a big flat screen with the price drops lately. RTings best rated 98-100" model is only $3k now. It's hard to find a quality projector for much less than that...then add a screen, mount, long HDMI, etc. Unless you have total light control and paint the walls darker, a projector isn't always the best bet anyway. I've had the same 100" white screen since 2012, but if it were ever torn or if/when I move again, I probably won't take it with me.

    I'll also have to renovate the basement next year due to it being a DIY job from the old homeowners that is... Never passing inspection when my parents decide to sell the home.

    Would hate to put that all up just to tear it down a year later.

    Cost is really the biggest issue. $3K is USD... I'm in Canada. Saving up for a $20K+ car and college/university also prevents the TV from even being a fancy OLED as of now ☹️

    With that said, if I'm in this house long enough and I can afford it, a projector is absolutely something I'll consider!
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    I wouldn't bother with a projector until you are through with education, gainfully employed, and have your own home that you plan to stay in for 10+ years.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    billbillw wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother with a projector until you are through with education, gainfully employed, and have your own home that you plan to stay in for 10+ years.

    I will heed this advice. Thank you.

    Though, owning a home in Canada seems like a pipe dream at this point 😂
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    edited December 17
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother with a projector until you are through with education, gainfully employed, and have your own home that you plan to stay in for 10+ years.

    I will heed this advice. Thank you.

    Though, owning a home in Canada seems like a pipe dream at this point 😂

    Yeah, I didn't realize how things had changed up there till I saw a video recently from YouTuber Bofang Chan called "How to Kill a Nation." I was kinda shocked how tough things are in Canada these days.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,043
    Go to a trade school. AI can’t lay bricks,or sweat pipes. Tradesmen will be the big earners. Just my 2 cents. Back to your regularly scheduled program.
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,851
    Your room looks sweet, good job.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,481
    Definitely show us after the new TV is in place.
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  • mikejedi0619
    mikejedi0619 Posts: 122
    Great system. !! When I was in my early 20s had an all Polk RT series system. RT 16 and matching center (can’t remember the model but it was quite large as well) and the f/X surrounds. It was nice. I was still living at home and when I moved out I had trade it in at Ultimate Electronics. My salesman was amazing. I had to downsize when I moved out to an apartment to smaller speaks. But it was a good HT only system. Didn’t care for them for audio only at the time.—

    But my buddy got a RT20P powered tower system. I then heard those and thought they sounded good on movies and music 🎵 !!! I never had room for those either at the time —-

    but your RT5000 system is an upgrade I believe to the RT20P system with powered towers as well. These sounded great too. I used to go visit Ultimate and listen to them. They also had their dedicated home theater room set up my Matt Polk himself with the massive RT powered tower system here in Vegas. The good old days .. :)

    Enjoy 😊
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,359
    Great start, looks nice, you'll be enjoying it!

    Good advice has been given you.

    We need more young people on this forum.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,220
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother with a projector until you are through with education, gainfully employed, and have your own home that you plan to stay in for 10+ years.

    I will heed this advice. Thank you.

    Though, owning a home in Canada seems like a pipe dream at this point 😂

    Then certainly don't move to Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver or Ottawa.
    Our prices in Ottawa are constantly high and stable due to all the public servants working here.
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    Willow wrote: »
    ChrisD06 wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    I wouldn't bother with a projector until you are through with education, gainfully employed, and have your own home that you plan to stay in for 10+ years.

    I will heed this advice. Thank you.

    Though, owning a home in Canada seems like a pipe dream at this point 😂

    Then certainly don't move to Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver or Ottawa.
    Our prices in Ottawa are constantly high and stable due to all the public servants working here.

    I live in Halifax 🫤
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • ChrisD06
    ChrisD06 Posts: 922
    billbillw wrote: »
    Definitely show us after the new TV is in place.

    Oh, I will! I was originally going to get a cheap TCL Q651F or QM5K 75" and keep it for a year, and then buy the LG 77" C-series OLED of next year. Decided this was an awful decision financially as there is a good likelihood that I will not be working for Bell (Canada's AT&T) next year.

    Tomorrow (well, today, it's 1AM when I am writing this) I will be attempting to fit a TCL QM7K 75" 4K QD-Mini LED into my 2016 RAV4 😉

    I will keep that TV for as long as it decides to last! Very excited. I've been wanting a new TV since at least 2020 (before I even owned my first pair of Polks-- the RT600i) and now I'll be getting something that should totally blow my socks off compared to my crappy 720p 42" Samsung plasma (with the left side half burnt-out).
    My gear:
    • Onyko TX-NR656
    • RT3000p L&R
    • CS1000p Center
    • RT35 Side
    • RT35 Rear
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,220
    Chris, are you still in school. If I remember it was electrical related, no?
    I'm sure you are looking forward to a new TV with your plasma being that way.
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