jacksonbart Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Gcoker I really love it. I spent a lot of time considering what I wanted. My first instinct was Sony, since IHO there XBRs are the best (minus Lowes) direct view TVs. So I thought about Sony Plasma, perhaps XBR even, for 10 grand. I had originally discounted DLP, because of my impressions of my brother in-laws 1st generation RCA DLP (that thing sucks) and sales people (in the High end places)that I would talked too when looking. After reading for a while about the 3-generation HD chip from TX, I went for a look at BB. I got a 50-inch (5063W) and its been great. I did loose my first lamp at $400.00 a pop, but it was covered on Samsung 1 year warranty, I also purchased the extended warranty from BB (be kind this was my first time doing that, I am usually against them). I would say get some at home extended protection. Using BB can be ok just make sure you know what you want, cause the sales staff will not help you. My line of thinking was I spent a little under 3 gs and with the changing technology I will replace it in 3 or 4 years as I would with an expensive/nice plasma. I think DLP is more bullet-proof in terms of burn in and handling. Having a very flat screen was not a must since the RF7s should be away from the back wall any way. I would highly recommend the Samsungs DLPs or DLPs in general. I believe Samsung has even better models now with same or lower costs. Sony missed the boat, but they too have new technology out now. With technology changing the way it its, I am sure you can pay more for a better picture, but DLPs represent a great compromise in the consumers favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikwebb Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Thanks bytor33 I love my set up it really rocks for both movies and music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boji7.1 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Here is my set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boji7.1 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 surrounds for my 7.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Hi guys, this is my floorstander in progress, its made of MDF. They are already finished, and you'll see the pics later. Let me know what you think of it, they arent the best speakers made, but this was my first project. and they never come out that good. Wallie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Hi guys, this is my floorstander in progress, its made of MDF. They are already finished, and you'll see the pics later. Let me know what you think of it, they arent the best speakers made, but this was my first project. and they never come out that good. Wallie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Me taking a picture of the top side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Another one, nice and shinning with car wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Oops i made a double post, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Nice setups guys....thanks for posting and keep 'em coming! Jacksonbart - you have the makings of a nice room. You should consider making that a coved ceiling and painting the center portion black. Take a look at this guy's ceiling to see what I'm talking about: http://www.projectorcentral.com/home-theater-panasonic-pt-ae300u-jt.htm Hell...take a look at his whole room! It's one of the most tasteful HT rooms I've seen IMHO. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeguy Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 New TV and now looking for a set of RB-25's and a RC-25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 ---------------- On 3/19/2005 7:37:53 PM Wallie wrote: Another one, nice and shinning with car wax. ---------------- What kinda paint did you use? regards Tony C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallie Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi, i used dull black. When i saw them glued together i thought maybe they look better when they are shinning, so i polished them and put them in car wax. Wallie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divin11112000 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I wouldn't call this a home theater, but it serves it's purpose. In a 15 x 15 room I think that this is plenty (minus the tv). The sound definately blows you away sitting that close to RF-35's & RSW-15 (i'm sitting on the couch). The surrounds that you cant see are a pair of RS-35's. I have the capability for 7.1, but unfortunately I do not have the funds or the room for an additional set of speakers. What this has tought me is that when looking at my next house I'll be planning a HT room, so a place with sufficient space for my speakers. After that then i guess i'll check out number of bedrooms & sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Mine. Pic 1 of 2, the front array. (I hope the pic is not too large.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTLongo Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Mine. Pic 2 of 2, showing side and back surrounds (RS-35's) and the Velodyne 1500 sub in the left corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amdek Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 ---------------- On 3/24/2005 8:25:11 PM DTLongo wrote: Mine. Pic 1 of 2, the front array. (I hope the pic is not too large.) ---------------- Wow nice setup, get rid of the rabit ears and you could have that picture on some Kilpsch promotional materials . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytor33 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Nice speakers divin, I bet that rsw-15 pounds in that room Glad to see someone else on a budget that goes for audio quality first and video later. I'll post a pic of my almost complete room in a day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divin11112000 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 bytor, Thanks. The 15 does pound in the room and I've actually only got it up about half way. As far as going for quality audio before video, I got the fronts and the center because i had a KLH center and older pioneers that sounded TERRIBLE together. Once I had the fronts with polk surrounds and a yamaha sub, I just couldn't deal. I decided that the TV would HAVE to wait till I was able to finish the speakers. Currently my reciever is a poineer vsx d811s, which isn't the best out there, but i'm probably going to leave that for some time and go for the TV next. The reciever does what I want it to do and has all the features, I question the power but everything i've seen says i should be ok. The plan is new TV in a couple of months, and a power amp next year. I attached a pic of the surrounds, my Girlfriend bought them for me for christmas. I think i have the best girlfriend.... she supports my obsession (at least to an extent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PYRO Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 Thought it was about time I posted some photos of my HT. Just got a Mitsubishi DLP WD-52725 to go along with my Klipsch RF-7's. Very nice! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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