sn3nut Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I decided to blow my tax refund this year by starting on a home theater system. First purchase was a Yamaha HTR-5890 receiver, three Klipsch SLX flat panel speakers and a SUB-12. The sound was great, but my original Sony 32 CRT TV left something to be desired. Next was a Dell 42 Plasma HDTV. Now I had a picture to match the sound, but still with only 3.1 audio. Rather than adding two more SLXs for the surround speakers, I added two F3s as the front mains and moved the two SLXs to the side surround position. 5.1 was awesome but the F3s mains made the remaining SLX center seem a bit weak, so I replaced it with a C3 center. This gave me an extra SLX, so I bought another and made them the back surrounds. This gave me true 7.1 sound and with all Klipsch. Now with all the great sight and sound, I simply had to upgrade my media center PC more power, Scotty! I ended up with a dual-core processor HTPC system, 2 GB of 667MHz DDR-2 SDRAM, ATI X1800XL AIW video card, and 500GB hard drive for recording. I needed to add another media server PC with 1TB of raid storage (yes, thats a terabyte) just to store the ripped CDs and DVDs. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Where does it all end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Where does it all end? It doesn't. Welcome to the forum. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catharsis147 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 SN, Glad to hear another another person has joined the forum! Your wallet, however, will not be.......keep us updated on your system's progress!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 there is no known cure for upgradeitis, only group therapy here on the Klipsch forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 there is no known cure for upgradeitis, only group therapy here on the Klipsch forum I don't know about that... my experience seems to indicate these forums help the spread of the illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarence Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thats one hell of a refund. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 there is no known cure for upgradeitis, only group therapy here on the Klipsch forum I don't know about that... my experience seems to indicate these forums help the spread of the illness True. But we prevent fellow addicts from buying lesser grades of audio crack, such as blose or bic dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTADDICT Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I think it's time we start a support group, 9:00 saturday night, my place. Bring your speakers and electronics and I will dispose of them for you so you can start the healing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 IT NEVER ENDS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 So is crank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Yeah, it will NEVER end. I am actually satisfied with my home theater system, but Canon makes these things called 'lenses'. They are black or white tubes with polished melted sand in them and you can use them to do different things. These tubes with melted sand in them are very addictive, as well as outrageously expensive. Even though I have spent thousands of dollars on these tubes, I still want to buy some more of them. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye_Nut Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Yep, It never ends.......... With that said, I'm finished upgrading for a short while. Im hoping to be able to choose between BR/HD DVD players before 2007, but thats all. I want to wait until some of the dust settles before deciding on a format. Whichever I choose, I want to choose a format that allows me to purchase "any" new release in my chosen format. I dont want to buy into a format that pits studios against each other, and only offers a token numbers of releases by Studio "X". After that dust settles...... Then I'll be looking for a HD/BR projector with HDMI inputs. I figure that will take 1-2 years before that market evolves enough to allow my upgrade. Of course, I'll also need a new AV receiver at that time that has HDMI ports when I purchase my new projector.........LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 IT NEVER ENDS!!!!!!!!, It's like "Jock itch", you get it, you scratch it, you put medicine on it, it goes away, then lo and behold, IT COMES BACK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlr267 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I decided to blow my tax refund this year by starting on a home theater system. Where does it all end? 1. If you bought Klipsch, your $ is not blown, it is an investment and if my wife ask anyone here, that is the ONLY ACCEPTABLE response. 2. Like the man said, there is no end. Front Main = RF-82s Center = RC-62 Sub = RW-10 Rear = CDT-5800s Surround = CDT-5650s Outside = four AW-650s On the horizon - more CDT-5650s for the bedroom and dining room, maybe a pair of 62s for the sun room, and some AW-500s for the garage. Now if Klipsch would only make speaker for my car. See, no end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I LOVE IT TOOOOO???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's like "Jock itch", you get it, you scratch it, you put medicine on it, it goes away, then lo and behold, IT COMES BACK! Gee thanks for sharing that[:^)][8-)][*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 It's too late for you now. Nowhere to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanbrain Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Or, it's like a cancer with no cure. You spend thousands on treatments (upgrades) and it stays with you for the rest of your life and you die with it. Only unlike cancer, it is contagious and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. But all of that's ok. At least you die happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 It's like "Jock itch", you get it, you scratch it, you put medicine on it, it goes away, then lo and behold, IT COMES BACK! Gee thanks for sharing that[:^)][8-)][*-)] Your welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Nice Avatar....... Welcome to the forum and enjoy those horn speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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