DeadSlash Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 So, for all of the audio/picture savvy people on the board, what are your home theater set ups like?I don't feel like taking a picture of mine right now, but this is what is consists of, as of now (still building on):- Sony 55" 3D LED-LCD HDTV- Denon 630W 7.1 Channel Receiver- PS3- Two Definitve Technology BP-8060 Floorstanding SpeakersI'll post a picture at another time.So, what about you guys? Pictures would be awesome!edit: before it starts, i am not spoiled. i have paid for all of these things myself at my discounted price. so get fucked.No pics, but I have a wicked Bose system. I wish I remembered what model. Fucker is so loud and clear, I sometime crank it in the mancave, and listen on one game while surfing the net while in another part of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Finally pulled the trigger on a new Marantz SR7008 9.2 surround sound receiver and have one on preorder which will be available end of July. It will replace my 14 year old Marantz SR8000 5.1 receiver which still runs flawlessly but can't decode HD movie audio formats so it was time to upgrade.http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=AVReceivers&SubCatId=0&ProductId=SR7008Got my second bass module and 4 additional surrounds ready for install......Also here is an interesting shootout between the new Panasonic/ Samsung plasma's and new top of the line LCD panels.No surprise here as the plasma's blow away the LCD TV'shttp://www.hometheater.com/content/value-electronics-hdtv-shootout-and-then-there-were-three And for you audio/video geeks like myself here are videos of the TV shootout.....http://www.youtube.com/hdtvshootout Edited June 23, 2013 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 CR you know that a lot of Blu Ray players can decode DTS-MA and DD+ and send it to your receiver as PCM right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) CR you know that a lot of Blu Ray players can decode DTS-MA and DD+ and send it to your receiver as PCM right?Yup, but since my old Marantz receiver from 1999 does not have HDMI inputs I cannot send LPCM converted HD DD or DTS-MA to my receiver digitally since the coaxial and optical connections do not have the bandwidth to support this uncompressed multichannel audio...and I have no desire to run 6 more cables from the analog audio out on my OPPO bluray to my old Marantz to get the uncompressed LPCM audio...........Hence the desire to upgrade....Besides the new Marantz SR7008 will drive 9.2 channels, and I have a second bass module and surrounds sitting in a closet waiting for this receiver. I have a nice big family room which is perfect for another bass module and more surrounds. The new Marantz also has the top of the line Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration capability which I have heard demoed and it does a great job EQing the sound of a system to match the room acoustics.http://www.audyssey.com/audio-technology/multeq Edited June 23, 2013 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Touche CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Touche CR.Being an Engineer working for an Audio/Video company has it benefits............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 9.2? Christ though. How big is your family room? Mine's only like 20×20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) I have about a 500 square foot rectangular shaped family room with a 12 foot vaulted ceiling. My 65" Panasonic plasma sits on a cabinet which holds the electronics at one end and the room was wired for 5.1 when they built the house so the rear surrounds are mounted to the rear wall. The couches are just about even distance from the TV/ front surrounds and the rear surrounds so it should EQ up nicely.Plenty of room for another bass module on the other side of the TV and all I need to do is run some wire for the rear wide surrounds which is no big deal. I will put the front wides on speaker stands so they will not take up much room. Can't wait to hear it when done.........just need to decide what bluray to demo first after everything is wired up and EQ'd....... Edited June 24, 2013 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have about a 500 square foot rectangular shaped family room with a 12 foot vaulted ceiling. My 65" Panasonic plasma sits on a cabinet which holds the electronics at one end and the room was wired for 5.1 when they built the house so the rear surrounds are mounted to the rear wall. The couches are just about even distance from the TV/ front surrounds and the rear surrounds so it should EQ up nicely.Plenty of room for another bass module on the other side of the TV and all I need to do is run some wire for the rear wide surrounds which is no big deal. I will put the front wides on speaker stands so they will not take up much room. Can't wait to hear it when done.........just need to decide what bluray to demo first after everything is wired up and EQ'd.......Fight Club, airplane scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 Agreed. Great scene.Moar audio seenz plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Pretty much the whole Dark Knight soundtrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 I might just look into upgrading to this one, honestly:http://store.sony.com/p/60-inch-HDTV%2C-LED-TV%2C-R-Series%2C-R550%2C-genie-whole-home-DVR%2C-3D-TV%2C-Edge-LED%2C-smart-TV%2C-Full-HD/en/p/KDL60R550ACan get this for $1499 at Best Buy now. The temptation just keeps getting stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Oh look, a not plasma. I guess built in wifi is worth the inferior picture then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Just because it's not plasma doesn't mean it isn't great you fucking hooray for tolerance!. Enjoy dying when the plasma oozes out of your shitty TV and inhale the fumes and dye you fucking hooray for tolerance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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classicrawker Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Why would anyone who considers themselves audio/videophiles ever pick an LED/LCD TV over a Plasma?This shootout pretty much sums it upIn terms of who "won" the competition, based on the popular votes, the Samsung F8500 plasma eeked out a win over the Panasonic plasma sets and trounced the LED/LCD competition. Attendees noted its bright whites, excellent color saturation and overall dynamic picture quality. If you look only at the Expert votes (including the calibrators), first and second place were reversed with the Panasonic sets tied for first and the Samsung plasma taking second place.Did he say trounced? oh my............. Just busting your stones BS...seriously you should buy the TV which you like the best and Sony makes excellent TV's......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Dude its not even 4K res! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I do love that some people still fall for the old rumor that you have to refill the gas in a plasma tv. BS' (assumed) joke just reminded me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yeah, I used to chuckle when people would comment or ask about that at Best Buy. And by chuckle I mean laugh at them because they were stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 "Now, where do I plug in the nozzle to refill it?" LolI think I know why most of the people in Home Theater depts don't know anything. If you try to tell most people why a tv is good, they stare at you blankly. They just go to the LEDs (no offense BS) and say "It's so thin and bright!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The bright oversaturated color on the LCD/LED TV's are what sells them...people love bright colors........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Sure I could crank my tv over to the "vivid" setting and burn out my eyes, but that's not exactly accurate color reproduction is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 My main beef with plasmas are the glare. Has that been taken care of over the last few years?I wish DLP was still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 My main beef with plasmas are the glare. Has that been taken care of over the last few years?I wish DLP was still aroundDLP is still around, Mitsubishi is pretty much the only company that still makes them. Enjoy that light bulb replacement every couple years.Some plasmas (usually upper end ones) have an antiglare spray on them, I know it made a lot of difference on the 50 inch Panasonic I have, my 63 inch doesn't have it though. However, what is cheaper than paying for the spray? Curtains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 63 inches is such a weird measurement for a TV. I would never but it just because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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