Home Theater Geeks

[Pepino]

your cats eyes look crazy!

[kodiak]

DVDs are going the way of the 8 Track. I have two words that will change the way you think of home theater forever. MEDIA SERVER!

[taylorRichie]

I second the media server I have 3TB of Media servage

I have two 50" Plasma TVs, my mine set is a Panasonic Unit, Monitor Only, no built in tuner speakers etc. I hate all that unnecessary garbage. Just have a Pioneer Tuner, Comcast HD, Mirage Front and Rear, JBL Northridge Center and Sub (12"). XBOX 360 and HD-DVD player. I have a few hundred DVDs, and even more Digital files, most are DVD Rips, a few HD rips and all the HBO Series'

Next time the room is clean I'll snap a pic

[kodiak]

I’m close 3TB most of my stuff is backed up on DVDs
I have one of the world largest CRT computer monitores 37in It was made special order from Mitsubishi. New 5 yeas ago it cost $5000 and its about 300lbs.

[Hotsauce]

2 Tb of flac files on Sonos server. I have a system in the bedroom, dining room, listening room, and of course computer room.

I have yet to rip my DVD's to the server.

The server makes music accessable, and thats what its all about for me. I prefer the sound from my transport -->DAC, but its not quite as convenient.

John C.

[snowtrooper1966]

Hey, Worm, dig ur center channel!
I have spent a lot on my system, and so far, my old wood fired 'puter is the last thing in the house to upgrade, so no media server for me.....
Looking good guys! PIX!!!!!
Best,

[Thmstec]

Well its not my stuff, but I was the architect of our family's theater. I'll try to get a photo or two up tomorrow

Our setup is:
-sony pearl 1080p24 projector shining on an 82inch screen
-yamaha reciever
-All Klipsch Reference series speakers
*RF-82s for front left + right
*RC-35 center
*RS-25s for the rear (mother had to have white speakers in the rear for appearance , the smaller speakers don't quite match up with the front)
*and it was either an RW-12 or RW-10 sub

Sources are a PS3, Wii, and verizon FIOS HDTV. With a blu-ray movie there is nothing like Lossless PCM audio and 1080p24 video! Metal Gear Solid 4 and Gran Turismo 5:P also make for quite the experience

[So-CalVX]

your cats eyes look crazy!

Haha! Lasers charged!!!

[Ldub]

Samsung 32" LCD
Game cube, X-Box, PS3
Sony DTS 5.1 receiver (100w x 5)
JBL towers in the corners, with a JBL bookshelf 3 way for a center channel
Bose sub

All outdated junk compared to what most of you technophiles are running, but my neighbors can tell if I'm playing a racing game or watching Blade Runner...

[snowtrooper1966]

I think that is the hallmark of a worthy system! If your neighbors know what you are watching, you are doing something right
I live next to a pool / hotub area. A few weeks ago I was in the water and I swore I was hearing thunder and/or aircraft. When I came back in the house I realized I had left Transformers running......
Best,

[WormGod]

Haha! Lasers charged!!!

Best part about it.... he is an "attack cat". No joke. On command, I can get him to attack anyone I want. He will even attack dogs. You may think I am kidding, but seriously, this cat is some sort of genetic reject or something. I live not too far from an NIH facility and since he was from a litter from some stray around that way, it makes ya wonder.

Oh, his bones are about 2X thicker than a normal Tabby and he weighs, get this, 26lbs. And funny enough, the vet says he isnt overweight because of his size and bone mass. Pretty crazy for a 10 year old cat who is still as energetic as a 1 year old kitten.

Ok, back to the topic....

[nfpgasmask]

Gary, how can your drink those green bottles of urine?!?!?!?

Anyway, nice systems guys. Once I get my room totally set, I'll post a photo.

James, your audio system is totally sick. It kinda ruined mine for me.

Maybe next summer I will drop a nice bank roll on a new audio system.

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

Gary, how can your drink those green bottles of urine?!?!?!?

Anyway, nice systems guys. Once I get my room totally set, I'll post a photo.

James, your audio system is totally sick. It kinda ruined mine for me.

Maybe next summer I will drop a nice bank roll on a new audio system.

Bart

Bart, thanks for the kudos!
It was a pleasure to have you all over and see the reactions!
You would be surprised how much a great receiver can make a difference in even a mediocre audio system. I would suggest upgrading the receiver and a big sub first. I can get you killer deals on similar equipment when you are ready...
Best,

[Triathlete]

My system is all fairly old. It includes a Pioneer 47" HDTV, Sony STR-D 1011S Reciever, Nackamichi cassette deck (I'm sure 1or2 of you remember cassettes), Design Acoustics satallite speakers with 12" downward firing sub, and a Toshiba SD3980 DVD player.
I picked up the speakers and cassette deck over 20 years ago while in Japan and they still sound very good. I actually wanted to get a pair of Klipsh horn's while over there but the shipping would have been outragous due to their 4ft x 4ft x 4ft size and weight....but man did they sound sweet and were super efficient (of course another downfall to them was placing them in a room...they were BIG).
If you are ever in Japan you need to check out the sound and video floors of a store called Dieechi's (sp?). It is amazing!

[WormGod]

And you know what is truly gonna be awesome on a great home system (one day within the next.... year, I hope)....

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/watchmen/

If you are as big an old school fan as I am, you are probably as giddy as me. :bwgr: GOD I can't wait!