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I spent almost $2,000 on my stereo (all bought used) so I didn't really have any money left over for an HDTV. Bubble TV's reprazent! That said, it still kicks rear end.    Denon DVD-2800 Some cheap RCA 4 imput switcher Denon PRA-1500 pre-amp Rotel RB-980BX 120W p/ch stereo amp Energy C-9 4-way tower speakers Audioquest GBC speaker cables Audio-Technica ATH-A700 headphones PS2, Gamecube Some old Philips 37" tube TV The shell is off the DVD-2800 because I'm in the process of fixing it. Will be moving into an apartment soon (I'm in a big, reflective garage currently) so SQ should improve, although I won't be able to play things nearly as loud. 
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eatmymankey posted:I'm pretty sure those Insignias are not magnetically shielde. Hehe, just noticed that too. Large magnets + computer =  You can get some decent Sanus wood stands for around $40, or make your own.
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Jun 7, 2007 09:38
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Scrapez posted:What appears to be a slot load pc dvd player hooked to a hidden htpc? That's a Wii dude. And I don't know what the mystery device is either. Perhaps an input switcher? edit: Oh poo poo I missed the PS2 hidden to the left of the TV!
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Jun 9, 2007 20:51
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Oh, it says "GameStop" on it. It's an input switcher isn't it.
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Jun 9, 2007 22:24
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Arson Equity posted:Haha. I used to have those exact speakers (came with one of those cheap bookshelf audio systems). They sounded better than my lovely Logitech PC speakers but are still not very good at all. I can't see your shopping cart dude, what is it? At least separate them a bit, jesus. Like 3 feet atleast.
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Jun 9, 2007 22:41
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coltron4040 posted:This is to watch cable and pass out in. Dude where did you get it and how can I get it too.
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Jun 14, 2007 05:16
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mrk posted:Anyway, here's my entertainment: So is photography a hobby or your job? Nice pics. Beautiful speakers too.
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Jun 19, 2007 03:43
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Wait, mrk. So you listen with the speakers behind you? That's kinda weird... Have you tried placing them both on the narrower wall (either on the other side of your bed or the opposite end of your room). That should get more coherent imaging.
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Jun 27, 2007 23:26
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Modena posted:sweet home theater set-up Is that screen acoustically transparent or something?
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Jul 25, 2007 23:41
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caldocane posted:Why we can’t have OTHER nice things: Oh my gently caress. That's the biggest HD I've ever seen. Nice speakers too. I'd put a rug down a couple feet in front of that stuff though, to reduce the first floor reflections from the speakers and improve the sound a bit.
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Jul 26, 2007 01:53
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eshbach posted:I just set this up in the spare bedroom I've been using... McIntosh MA6100 driving the maggies. This is not getting enough love. Maggies are wonderful, and a sweet amp to boot.
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Jul 31, 2007 08:22
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Have you tried putting the sub in the corner by the couch? Also a larger sub will inherently be less tight than a smaller one because there's more mass to move around, unless there's much more power available to drive it. Of course, using a smaller sub in a large room will not sound ideal either. Perhaps a VTF-3 Mk3.
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Aug 2, 2007 22:35
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SnatchRabbit posted:You got those side shelves from Ikea didn't you? I would have used them myself but didn't the room. Nice setup. I think you meant to quote Bumpon10s. 
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Aug 3, 2007 22:16
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Copernicus posted:My room is 12' long, 10.5' wide, and 8' tall.  12' x 10.5' x 8' room with tower speakers buddy. From another thread, my current digs: Copernicus posted:My understanding is bi-wiring is better? it's simple so i thought i'd do it. My center has 4 terminals, so i'm assuming i'll bi-wire that too. Or should I not? Bi-wiring won't hurt... but it also doesn't help really (note: audiophiles may disagree). The only way it is beneficial is so you don't have to use the stock metal bridge that came with your speakers, which is usually made of some cheap crappy metal with "copper" plating. Putting short, nice speaker cable "jumpers" between the high and low posts will have the same benefit but use much less wire. Bi-amping, however, is another story.
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Aug 22, 2007 09:01
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Chemmy posted:I just can't find any speaker stands for what I'd call a reasonable price. I'd spend like $30 on each stand I guess, but any more than that and I wonder why a pole with some wood on top is so expensive. Wellll... David Aames posted:Sound - Bose Acoustamas Seriously man? Really? Really? If you upgrade anything, I'd work on unshitifying your sound first. Pibborando San fucked around with this message at 19:33 on Sep 2, 2007 |
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Sep 2, 2007 19:28
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Qaz Kwaz posted:this "really!?!?!?!" trend is lame as poo poo, but agreed Yeah man, I should have added at least three more "really?"s to make it sweeter.
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Sep 4, 2007 04:43
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dum2007 posted:Also, there's a black/black Poang barely shown in that picture. That chair is gods gift to man. I've wanted a Poang for a while now. Is it really as awesome as it looks?
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Sep 26, 2007 00:57
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bEatmstrJ posted:So heres my setup: Very sweet. Nice speakers too. One thing I'm wondering though: why is the right speaker placed where it is? I would think the optimal place would be just like where the left one is, but you know... on the other side. There doesn't seem to be anything in the way there... I'm confused. I'm really OCD about this kind of thing, so the asymmetry would drive me crazy. I spent about half an hour measuring and positioning my speakers JUST right, so they were perfectly symmetrical in their distance from either wall, the back wall, and toe in toward the listening position.
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Oct 2, 2007 07:07
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bEatmstrJ posted:The simple fact is that if we put it on the floor its kind of blocking the doorway Oh, whoa. Didn't even notice there was a door there. I see. If you can't tell when listening, that's all that really matters.
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Oct 2, 2007 18:57
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Acc-Risk posted:Overhaul time... Those amps look like sex, as in, I want to have sex with them. But you ARE going to get a new center to match the 683s... riiiiight?
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Oct 3, 2007 04:13
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Omegaslast posted:Wow those model 201s are nice. Yeah, I just looked up those amps. They SERIOUSLY outclass your speakers and receiver. The Anthem will be a better match. And you've spent that much, have a nice TV and yet no HD-DVD or BluRay?
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Oct 3, 2007 06:07
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Omegaslast posted:The problem with amps is i dont think they make more than 10% of a sound difference. I agree with that. I think your source (DAC), and pre-amp units are much more important for the sound QUALITY. I don't think I'm going to be parting with my Rotel RB-980BX for a good while.
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Oct 3, 2007 07:38
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OgreSound posted:PC games rule because I can play them on this. I like that desk. I'm looking for a desk myself, something real basic/minimal but not lovely/cheap, contemporary but not gaudy, glass top preferred. Where'd you get that and for how much?
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Oct 28, 2007 10:01
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Just wanted to celebrate the arrival of my new B&W CM1s this morning. These are the most flawless used speakers I've ever received. They look new and I got them for $300 less than retail! Camera's dead so here's a crappy cell phone pic.  edit: Alright. I feel like an artsy whore but I really love these speakers.     
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Oct 31, 2007 18:03
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Random pictures because I'm a whore!  edit: Just ordered a bunch of acoustic panels from ATS Acoustics. I've been put off of acoustic treatment because of cost, but these are the least expensive panels I've seen anywhere and they look great! Come in a bunch of colors and you can get custom sizes. I'll snap some pics when I've got them installed. Pibborando San fucked around with this message at 02:56 on Nov 5, 2007 |
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Nov 5, 2007 02:51
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greatapoc posted:Turntable: Music Hall MMF-9 Very sweet stuff you got there. Think you've got enough CDs? I'm sure there's more I'm not seeing. Nice TT too. I'm looking at a MMF 5.1 for my first. Tell me it's gonna rock, kay? 
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Is it like this? Because that's what I'm looking to get to replace the sad excuse for a desk I'm using now (an armoire).
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Nov 28, 2007 18:31
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You're an '04 and you used imageshack?
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ScaryFast posted:I was planning to get the RC bookshelves with the matching tweeters and woofers(they match the RC-30's) but they're $800 and I don't feel like dropping that right now. No they're not?
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Dec 28, 2007 22:07
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I posted mine a few pages ago but I've since added and updated some components. Hey thar Got a Wii as a nice Christmas present (to myself)  The Zune 80 I bought sitting in another present, the new Zune dock. It's hooked up to my stereo.  The Samsung "black friday special" 22" widescreen LCD I got to replace my old ViewSonic. Also got myself a nice Logitech wireless kb/m combo.  Stage one of my acoustic panel install. They were only $20 each. ATS Acoustics is pretty awesome.  The whole she-bang.
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ManWhatADork posted:Monoprice.com has the Wii component cables for only $6.39. Christ. Those are $25 at BestBuy (~ $10 with my discount) and the official Nintendo ones are $60. Oh monoprice...  Of course, I already bought them but still.
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blackmage posted:do you really find that 480p is that much better than 480i? Yes. However, with that said it's more that the component cables will provide a FAR better looking picture than a composite cable can, even if both are set to 480i. When I first got my HDTV and hooked my PS2 up to it with the standard composite cable, I was less than impressed. The image was blurry, muddy, dim and ghosted badly. I went out and got some PS3 component cables (which also work with the PS2), hooked them up and was blown away. The image was much brighter and had far better contrast. The colors were lifelike and vibrant, and everything was sharp and crisp. And that's before I enabled 480p! Holy poo poo.
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Dr. Video Games 0027 posted:I finally got a real TV so now I can post in this thread. Sweet deal, but your audio configuration is giving me an OCD panic attack when I look at that image. One speaker inches from a rear barrier while the other is far from the wall. One closer to the TV while the other is father and closer to the viewer. The center channel off center?! I need to go lie down. Of course, this is coming from someone who spent at least an hour with a measuring tape, adjusting and readjusting the positioning and angle of his speakers so they'd be PERFECTLY symmetrical in his room.
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Jan 23, 2008 05:37
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The Jizzer posted:Here's mine: Hot. I really want to demo some Vandies (specifically 2CE Sig IIs) but there's no dealers around. How are your 1Cs? Too bad you couldn't give them more room to breath. I like how those end caps match your TV stand though.
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Feb 1, 2008 19:25
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TheMadMilkman posted:Vandersteen.com lists a dealer in Eugene, OR. Yeah, it's not particularly close, but it would still only be a day trip to go out and audition the speakers. Oh nice. Why didn't I see that before? And they have Era speakers too which I've been wanting to hear. Might have to take a little trip soon...
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My new speakers came today. I thought they looked good in pictures but my GOD in person they are astoundingly gorgeous. Then I got them hooked up to my stereo and the sound just blew me away. Easily the best sounding (and looking) speakers I've ever owned, I'm dumbfounded by how much detail these things resolve and how deep they play for a 2-way with 5.25" woofers. They are a revelation! I'm so very happy. Now for pictures. Here's what I found when I came home from class...     
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pim01 posted:Those look stunning, nice finish! I see you set them up with quite a bit of toe-in - leftover from your previous setup or did you experiment a bit already? Thanks, the wood looks amazing in person. I don't know if I'd say "quite a bit" of toe-in, they're a little more than 10 degrees I'd say. I had my previous speakers, B&W CM1s, toed-in even more, since that helped focus their imaging. With these, it doesn't seem to matter if they're facing straight ahead or angled directly at the listener, the soundstage and imaging stays consistently focused. The tweeter's high end response does start to roll off a little off-axis, so I have them angled such that their response sounds neutral to me. And I am so very impressed with the sound of these. Simply put, they do pretty much everything right. Well recorded music simply sounds real. They will relentlessly reveal bad recordings though, but they don't shove it in your face. If there's sibilance, you can "see" it clearly, almost hanging in the air, instead of being shot into your ears like needles. I've only heard this level of detail retrieval before whilst wearing my DT 880s.
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tropical posted:Holy crap those look awesome. Pardon my ignorance, but what brand/model are they? They are Onix Reference 1.5s. Discontinued, so you can only find them used now (which is how I got such a good deal). edit: You can, however, still get the bookshelf version, as well as their top of the line Reference 3 (which I've vowed to be mine when I can actually afford them). Pibborando San fucked around with this message at 00:27 on Mar 2, 2008 |
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My new sub came yesterday afternoon. It's a Hsu VTF-2 Mk3. I would say this is the first REAL sub I've owned (ie capable out serious output below 20Hz) and it's AMAZING. Very tight, not boomy, and will nearly cave in my room when watching big bass heavy movies. I love it.  
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RandomG posted:I gotta say, after all that, the Grado sr-60s as your headphones doesn't make sense... Yeah he should save up for some GS 1000s. Might as well update with my latest AV purchase, a new Panasonic TH-42PZ80U! 
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