QUiKSR20 Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Well I finally got a chance to take some pictures of my Home Theater setup. This is my first crack at a home theater but from hangin around here and reading magazines I have learned a lot and for the budget Im on for a 23 year old student I think I did pretty good. It sounds Awesome. I took lots of time to setup the angles and positioning of the speakers and sub, As well as the time to wire everything nice and neat and use loom to cover wires on the floor. For wires I chose acoustic research they seemed to be a decent wire for the money. I also used bannana clips on all the connectors to the reciever and speakers. Heres a List of the parts and the pictures Enjoy. This shot just shows a picture across the front. The TV is centered in the middle. The Speakers are SB3's on 21' Wood Tech Oak Stands with rubber isolations pads on top and metal spikes on bottom. My Rack is a TECH Craft TC-WF45B from there wing series. Heres a list of the components. HK AVR510 reciever, Sony NS400D DVD, RCA HT VCR ( dont remember the model ) X-Box , and on the bottom are my DVD's a KLIPSCH Mug, and a Dolby Digital equiped HT plaque. This is where my wires enter the wall to goto the rear channels. Another Front Shot here you see my crappy tv which I will be replacing with a 27' wega or equivilent flat screen. Here you can see the KSW-12 and my SC-1 center. The TV Stand is a Tech Craft unit as well. This message has been edited by QUiKSR20 on 09-13-2002 at 09:03 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 Heres the rear wall where the wires come out and go into my Quintets. Heres the wires behind the reciever.. Its about as neat as I could get it. This is just a rear shot by my bed so you can see both rear channels. Hope you guys enjoyed the pics and id love to hear your comments or suggestions. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 This message has been edited by QUiKSR20 on 09-13-2002 at 09:21 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 VERY ATTRACTIVE INSTALL - and system! You deserve a big pat on the back for this. If only my install looked as good as yours..... I am curious about one thing: Do you find that your Klipsch mugs end up on the floor from sub vibration? I can envision you needing to straighten that bottom shelf on occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 HAHHHAHAHAHA Yeah the mugs move from time to time. Thanks for the positve comments.. I couldnt of done it without the great group of people we have on this board. I didnt know all too much about Home Theater before I came here. I knew a ton about stereos in general and car audio so I caught on fast but slapping together a home theater and doing it right are 2 totally diffrent things. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 This message has been edited by QUiKSR20 on 09-13-2002 at 09:48 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Excellent set-up. Nicely done. Well thought out and cleanly executed. I like that. You did a great job. Enjoy the hell out of it. Although, not too much that you lose focus on school. These things have a way of drawing you in and not letting go. Believe me, I know firsthand. I'm totally encapsulated with my audio gear. Terribly out of focus. It all starts innocent enough, though. First it's a wanting for a good Home Theater. Then it's all downhill from there. LOL. Have fun with it. John ------------------ You should of heard just what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Very nice looking setup! Good Job!! ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Looks very nice! As others have said, I wish my wiring looked so neat. Isn't it nice having a rack with a separate shelf for every component? Up until a couple years ago, I always had my stuff in "entertainment centers" that never had enough shelves, so equipment was stacked on top of each other. Made it tough to work with and keep cool. Now, I've filled an 8 shelf unit and am starting to embark on the slippery slope of tubes, so it looks like another rack is in order. RossVTaylor, are you listening?? Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 Im glad Each component has a shelf to itself for the time being.. Next as for upgrades I think I want to get a dedicated cd player and i should have satelite soon. I may just put the satelite reciever under the tv but I would like to keep things in one spot for less wires moving around.. So the Sat reciever will probaly go above the VCR and the CD player with the DVD since they dont need to much cooling.. Reciever stays on top by itself ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 WOW! That is one clean and VERY organized home theater! It most likely sounds just as good as it looks (or better )! Congrats! ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung WS-36Z4HF (36" Direct View 16:9) A/V Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (European version of Denon AVR-4802) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 Congrats! At the new house? Now, what did we say about that TV? hehe Glad to know you finally got it all set up, it looks great. That is the best you could organize those cables?! I could not have done better. That is a very good job. I see you have the best seat in the house ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 13, 2002 Author Share Posted September 13, 2002 hahahh Thanks Justin.. Those cables are the best I can get them hahahhah and virtually unseeable. besides the rear ones and the left one the rest are all hidden and nice and neat in the rack.. You can use those pics on Soundwise to replace the old ones.. I the HK sounds so much better than the old sony reciever I had in the old pics. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 quote: Originally posted by QUiKSR20: hahahh Thanks Justin.. You can use those pics on Soundwise to replace the old ones.. I the HK sounds so much better than the old sony reciever I had in the old pics. Uploading it right now! http://www.soundwise.org/id84.htm should be done in a few minutes, it is a pretty big site so compiling takes a while. what a change from the old setup. wow. night and day. Keep it up haha, as if you could resist ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted September 13, 2002 Share Posted September 13, 2002 That sure looks much more organized then my setup . Oh well, I guess that is how it is going to be until I pull it all down to repaint the room and give the carpets a much needed steam cleaning (among the other $20,000 plus worth of upgrades this house is going to see, such as a new two-car garage and paved driveway) - which will probably happen this next upcoming spring time. ------------------ Steven Konopa Fredericksburg, VA Denon AVR3802 (Receiver) RF-7 (Fronts) RC-7 (Center) RC-7 (Rear) RS-7 (A Surrounds) Infinity RS2000.5 (B Surrounds - recycled) REL Storm III (Subwoofer 1) Yamaha YST-SW40 (Subwoofer 2 - Recycled) JVC XV-S65GD (DVD) Sharp DX-200 (CD - ancient) RCA DWD490RE (DirecTV/Ultimate TV receiver) Sharp 32 inch (TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 14, 2002 Author Share Posted September 14, 2002 SKONOPA thanks mine maybe a bit neater but its nothing compared to your setup.. I hope to have Refrence series one day.. or heritage.. Your setup is awesome. I bet it sounds insane. Hell mine sounds great i couldnt even imagine how good yours sounds.. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Daryl said: SKONOPA thanks mine maybe a bit neater but its nothing compared to your setup.. I hope to have Refrence series one day.. or heritage.. Your setup is awesome. I bet it sounds insane. Hell mine sounds great i couldnt even imagine how good yours sounds.. Oh yes, it does indeed sound awesome! I've only had this system for a few months and I still cannot get over how awesome it sounded. In due time, you'll eventually get what you ultimatly want. You are still young. Believe me, when I was 23, I did not have anywhere near the system that you have now. I am now 32 (almost 33). Also, ten years ago, alot of this stuff was a hell of a lot more expensive than it is now and not nearly as good. If you are curious as to what I had when I was 23, look at the attached picture (I'll admit the picture is not a very good one). Yes, that is a 20 inch Zenith TV (which is now down in the basement game room) with a Boom Box used as the speakers (It sounded better than the stock TV speakers). That CD player (bought while in college) and the black VCR (bought at the same time I got the TV) are the same ones contained in my current system. The big silver thing is a second VCR which was the very first VCR (Montgomery Wards) my parents bought (back when a decent model costed over $500) and I took to college (and paid $50 to get repaired because it was eating tapes) when they got a newer one. That thing is over 20 years old now and I still have it in the basement. It still works to this day and displays a pretty good picture. Yes, those two video game systems next to the TV are both a SNES and a Philips 3DO player. That is also indeed a Colecovision (with the Atari adaptor) on the bottom shelf!, which I also still have. Don't feel too envious as to what others on here have. You got a great system! Enjoy it. Time and money will come if you play your cards right for bigger and better. That is one thing in Audio, like computers, there always seems to be bigger and better. ------------------ Steven Konopa Fredericksburg, VA Denon AVR3802 (Receiver) RF-7 (Fronts) RC-7 (Center) RC-7 (Rear) RS-7 (A Surrounds) Infinity RS2000.5 (B Surrounds - recycled) REL Storm III (Subwoofer 1) Yamaha YST-SW40 (Subwoofer 2 - Recycled) JVC XV-S65GD (DVD) Sharp DX-200 (CD - ancient) RCA DWD490RE (DirecTV/Ultimate TV receiver) Sharp 32 inch (TV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 all I can say is amazing, by the way, how did you get the wire through the walls? add new drywal and go from there? ------------------ New music system: 2.1 using SF-2's (soon to be RF-7's), and an RSW-15. for amplification Mcintosh MC02105, B&K PT-3 preamp, Sony SACD player. pioneer turntable. Computer uses Promedia 2.1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 16, 2002 Author Share Posted September 16, 2002 prodj101 all I can say is amazing, by the way, how did you get the wire through the walls? add new drywal and go from there? This house is brand new my parents just built it. So I had this done before the drywall was installed. Cause I Definatley didnt want wires going all around my room like in our old house. It definatley makes for a much neater Install. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Where did you get the Dolby Digital Plaque? I want one. ------------------ 27" 3 line digital comb filter JVC TV Denon AVR-2802 Receiver Denon CDM-270 CD Player Aiwa DVD Player (sucks) Klipsch RF3-II's Fronts Klipsch RC3-II Center Infinity HPS-250 Subwoofer Yamaha ??? surrounds 69"X76" Hand made oak entertainment center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 Very nice. I particularly like your equipment rack. Reminds me of the Standesign unit I have in our bedroom. Good Job! ------------------ JDM '98 klipschorns, Infinity SM-120's (surr.) Dynaco QD-2 Sennheiser HD-580's Sony TA-F606ES int. amp. Sony ST-S550ES tuner Sony CDP-X33ES CD player Sony DTC-75ES DAT recorder Sony PS-LX510 turntable w/ Audio-Technica AT-216EP cartridge Akai HX-A3 cassette decks> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 20, 2002 Author Share Posted September 20, 2002 quote: Originally posted by zandern: Where did you get the Dolby Digital Plaque? I want one. Zandern I got the dolby digital plaque from there website. Its made of plastic but still a nice little piece for any home theater buff. Heres the URL : http://www.brandlocker.com/dolbyconsumer/productinformation.cfm?pid=85&storecode=20 ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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