Nismo Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Stay safe & dry during Joaquin. Glad your brand new HT is "above" ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan611 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks, Nismo. I will need to invest in a receiver/amp combination that will handle a 7.2.4 Atmos setup before the CDT-5650's start singing. Any recommendations? Looks awesome FD, congrats!! What's you budget?? I'd say look at Denon or Marantz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Thanks, Nismo. I will need to invest in a receiver/amp combination that will handle a 7.2.4 Atmos setup before the CDT-5650's start singing. Any recommendations? Looks awesome FD, congrats!! What's you budget?? I'd say look at Denon or Marantz. I don't have a target budget, but I would be looking for the best value. I love the sound of our Pioneer receiver with its class-d amplifier section, but the new Pioneer SC 9x series seem to only support 9 channels so I'd still need to add an external amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan611 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) I don't have a target budget, but I would be looking for the best value. I love the sound of our Pioneer receiver with its class-d amplifier section, but the new Pioneer SC 9x series seem to only support 9 channels so I'd still need to add an external amp. You'll need an external amp no matter if you buy Denon, Marantz or Pioneer. Not sure if anyone makes a receiver with 11 built in amps. But, I've never looked. If you like Pioneer I would stick with them.Looks like Yamaha made one, but I can't tell how old it is, just that it's discontinued and it doesn't support Atmos. Here's one: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_580TXN3030/Onkyo-TX-NR3030.html?tp=179&awkw=86593030345&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=53727174865&awdv=t Edited October 4, 2015 by Rowan611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Most of the room has received one coat of primer at the end of today. image.jpg image.jpg Dang it! I don't know why my photos are sideways. Progress looks great, moving along nicely. Nice to see things moving a long. I do think the Jack Daniels has something to do with the sideways photos, lol. Carry on and happy building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks, Nismo. I will need to invest in a receiver/amp combination that will handle a 7.2.4 Atmos setup before the CDT-5650's start singing. Any recommendations? Ah man, just now caught this post. Selection is always about timing & the inevitable AVR leapfrog. A year ago Denon's product line had a leg up with Atmos. Fast forward to today & many of Denon's current offerings (are minus HDCP 2.2 & DTS:X) & have been surpassed by other more recent efforts from Pioneer, Onkyo, Yamaha etc. There is one AVR out there now that offers 135wpc x 11, which matches with your 7.2.4 setup... the Onkyo NR 3030 . It's quite the beast, offering Atmos & HDCP 2.2 compliance, but sadly it does not offer DTS:X. Obviously an Atmos capable 135wpc x 11 is going to be a higher ticket item, sucks one would actually have to compromise at that level & not get DTS;X. I'll check into a few 7 & 9 channel options, that I would consider if I was a buyer today... those would all require the addition of an external amp(s). Edited October 4, 2015 by Nismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Couple of updates and a troubleshooting questions... The projector is up... New couch has arrived... The motorized retractable screen just went up today and it's been mounted level, but it has a ripple...do these things flatten out if you leave them down for a while? The HVAC vents cause the screen to sway a bit too when they're blowing. Edited October 12, 2015 by FuzzyDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 I've experimented by pulling down in the middle of the screen at the bottom to simulate a bit of sag in the frame and the waves in the corners go away. I'm wondering if they plan for a bit of creep in the frame over time that will flatten out the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Are there any adjustment screws in the weight bar? Mine had similar waves but was easily fixed after adjusting it with the tension screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Are there any adjustment screws in the weight bar? Mine had similar waves but was easily fixed after adjusting it with the tension screws. The weight bar just seems to be a solid piece. I don't remember seeing any screws, but I'll double check it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 If not, I'd call the mfg. tech support for suggestions or possible replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007nco Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Great build! I have the Onkyo TXNR3030 and so far very happy with it but looking at the ceiling speakers now. Like to hear your thoughts on those, I'm thinking of the 5800's most now, curious how these 6.5"'s do as well. Easier fitment obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Couple of updates and a troubleshooting questions... The projector is up... image.jpg New couch has arrived... image.jpg The motorized retractable screen just went up today and it's been mounted level, but it has a ripple...do these things flatten out if you leave them down for a while? The HVAC vents cause the screen to sway a bit too when they're blowing. image.jpg image.jpg I have the 5020ub. Awesome projector. However your Cinema filter motor in it is a ticking time bomb. I had to replace the one in mine with a new motor and so far it has worked out very well. You can hear the motor moving internally on startup. If it starts grinding, then you know your in trouble. It also doesn't matter if your using the cinema filter or not, the motor still moves and repositions on startup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meenoo5 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 What are the latest updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks for asking meenoo5. I've still got some tweaking to do, but it's getting close. I'm presently running my system in a 7.1 configuration. My next upgrade will be a new subwoofer. After that I'll be in the market for a new Atmos capable receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meenoo5 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Wow! Looking gorgeous buddy. Loving the Rf 7iis dominating look. Mine are black but whenever I see these cherry ones I lust. How come the rc64ii is slightly cutting into the visibility of the screen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 How come the rc64ii is slightly cutting into the visibility of the screen?? Just adjust the throw on the projector to make the image a hair smaller and be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 How come the rc64ii is slightly cutting into the visibility of the screen?? Just adjust the throw on the projector to make the image a hair smaller and be happy. I've got about an inch and half of adjustment left in my "U" bolts that I can use to pull up the screen. It actually looks worse in the pictures than it is in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Guys, I'm hoping you can help me with suggestions on how to tackle a bad null in my room. When seated on the right hand side of my couch, there is a sensation that there is no sound coming from the left surround speakers. My wife says that she actually feels an uncomfortable pressure on her ear drum. What is the best way to fix a null like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Quick pic for anyone on the fence about committing to a home theater. It's totally worth it! Game of Thrones is fantastic on a 125" 16:9 screen. Since my last post on this thread, I've added a Denon 6300 receiver for full Atmos capability and completed one of two Stereo Integrity 18" subs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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