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BeerBoy said:
Do you get a loud humming type sound from your TV? My uncle has a Fujitsu plasma and it makes an annoying sound when on.
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Not on mine (2007) . . . I love my fujitsu, but I would probably love any 55 inch plasma.

I didn't really shop it (research fujitsu) . . . the guy setting up my system dealt in samsung and fujitsu. So I put a small LCD samsung in my bedroom and a big fujitsu in the living room. Kind of a spur of the moment had to make a decision . . . type of decision.

He did a great job (love the way the TV hangs on the wall without seeeing any cords) and is local in case any wants a referral.
 
BTOWN_HUSTLA said:
asshole. :devilwink:

No super audio CD player or anything? What do you usually listen to?

I can see you like this:

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Yeah, a-holes predominate this sphere (perhaps that's why I feel so comfortable). It's like wine tasting for the ears. If you ever read reviews, it just screams "fraud". Actually, one of the best out there is Tony Cordesman, who was a security analyst for ABC and CNN. He has a great ear.

For me, I just enjoy music. I don't do much critical listening, if at all. I know a couple of people who have really great ears and listen to stuff all the time. We hear things similarly and when they recommend something to me, I take their advice seriously.

They didn't have a SACD option when I bought it. I really wanted the Krell Evolution setup (preamp, monoblocks and SACD player), but I thought a car was more practical.

As for music, I listen to everything and anything. I have a fairly large music collection. The biggest problem with that system is it reveals EVERYTHING, so you can't play a lot of stuff on it. So, REO Speedwagon's 1976 "R.E.O." (aka "The Cow Album") is out. However, Dexter Gordon's "One Flight Up" is unbelievable. Also, it tends to spoil you when listening to other systems, even if they're decent.

My wife wants me to sell my system. She wants to install a whole-house system that includes a tuner, like the Linn Knekt.
 
Are you in Oregon, Bob?

It wasn't until I moved to Texas that I started seeing a lot of media rooms. We have one in our house now, and it's awesome.


My kids love it because like you, the players and cartoon characters are pretty much life size if not bigger. I don't quite have the sound system you have yet though. If someone tells me an easy way to show a pic I would be happy to.
 
I live in Vancouver. I saw your post in BeerBoy's tv thread. Sounds like you've got a pretty nice setup going. Would love to see what you got. I think I used google's picasa to show my photos. If you upload them to the picasa site, from there you can link them here. Use the embed feature. There's also some other free photo sites like photobucket which work the same way. Post some pics!!!
 
BrianWheeler said:
Mary Mother a God! How much money did you have to pump in to the screen and projector?
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That's the best part. I spent a TOTAL of about $1500. That includes EVERYTHING, including the $285 I spent on installation of the electrical outlets because I lack the confidence/know-how to do it myself.
 
mook said:
I wonder how many thousands of dollars are going to be spent as a result of this thread.

Anyway, I've got a 42" wall-mounted Panasonic plasma and a Sony 1000w 5:1. PS3 for dvd's. Nothing really special. Probably $2300 total, all told, and the tv itself was $1700.

It's amazing to see that huge screen, but I think there's a point of diminishing returns. I mean, for the first 5 minutes you watch any nice TV, you think "Damn. This is a nice TV." After that it's, "Damn, Nate, get Rudy more minutes!"

It's astonishing how quickly the human brain turns the fantastic into mundane.
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"Diminishing returns". :lol:

I paid less for my projector setup than you did for that 42" plasma!!! :ghoti:
 
maxiep said:
Linn Sondek with the Radikal, Ekos and Urika upgrades (turntable)

MacIntosh C1000, tube and solid state (preamp)

Two MacIntosh MC501 Monoblocks (amplifier)

Cary 303/300 (CD player)

Thiel 7.2 (speakers)

Nordost Heimdall (interconnect cables)

Silversmith Audio Silver (speaker cables)

Audio Power PowerWedge Ultra 116 (power conditioner)

Most of the stuff I bought used at a considerable discount, so it wasn't as pricey as it appears. My wife doesn't see the point, however, so this is going to be my kit until my wife forces me to sell it and just listen to our Sony clock/radio/CD player in the kitchen.:sigh:
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I bet it sounds absolutely awesome! You use audiogon?
 
I bought a 50" panasonic HD a couple years ago, but we just moved to a new house that's set up (including speaker and electrical wiring) for a ceiling mounted projection system. Now, I'm vaguely excited to have the current tv break down so that I have an excuse to switch to projection.
 
I don't think I ever posted this video I took.

 
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Bob Dobalina said:
That's the best part. I spent a TOTAL of about $1500. That includes EVERYTHING, including the $285 I spent on installation of the electrical outlets because I lack the confidence/know-how to do it myself.
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That is wonderfully awesome! Do you have hookups with people who get you good deals or where did you go?
 
BrianWheeler said:
That is wonderfully awesome! Do you have hookups with people who get you good deals or where did you go?
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Basically it was patience that paid off for me. I found the projector used with less than 2 hours on it. This was in a home theater forum. Paid 900 if I remember correctly. New I think it was going for about 1200. Screen came from craigslist, brand new. Company going out of business deal. Made an offer which was excepted. I did hunt and research the right projector for months, so really patience is the key. However it can be done for less than 2K easily shopping retail. Just stay away from WorstBuy. :devilwink:
 
Bob Dobalina said:
I bet it sounds absolutely awesome! You use audiogon?
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It was mentioned in this thread, but after a while you stop reflecting on how amazing it sounds. It takes listening to another system to remember how good it is. As for finding stuff, I've tried audiogon, but have had better luck having a dealer in NYC track down items for me. Audiogon is great, but it's a competitive market and you end up paying fair market value.
 
Bob Dobalina said:
"Diminishing returns". :lol:

I paid less for my projector setup than you did for that 42" plasma!!! :ghoti:
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:(

You couldn't just lie? Now I've got to figure out a way to get one of those.
 
About a week ago I bought a 50" Samsung Plasma from Best Buy for my apartment at college. I was about to buy a 42" before seeing the TV on sale for $799, I believe it was usually $999.

Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for speakers for the TV? Trying not to break the bank for some..
 
Blazer Freak said:
About a week ago I bought a 50" Samsung Plasma from Best Buy for my apartment at college. I was about to buy a 42" before seeing the TV on sale for $799, I believe it was usually $999.

Anyways, I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for speakers for the TV? Trying not to break the bank for some..
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Speakers only? I'm assuming a surround (5.1). Would you need a receiver as well?
 
Bob Dobalina said:
Basically it was patience that paid off for me. I found the projector used with less than 2 hours on it. This was in a home theater forum. Paid 900 if I remember correctly. New I think it was going for about 1200. Screen came from craigslist, brand new. Company going out of business deal. Made an offer which was excepted. I did hunt and research the right projector for months, so really patience is the key. However it can be done for less than 2K easily shopping retail. Just stay away from WorstBuy. :devilwink:
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awesome! thanks for your info on all this Bob.. repped!
 
Bob Dobalina said:
Can you tell me what you currently have besides the tv?
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Well I've just recently thought of slowly putting together a nice entertainment system, so all i have is the TV and and Xbox 360. :laugh:

I guess really I'm just wondering if you were in my position, what would you start off with doing to enhance the experience on a small scale?
 
Blazer Freak said:
Well I've just recently thought of slowly putting together a nice entertainment system, so all i have is the TV and and Xbox 360. :laugh:

I guess really I'm just wondering if you were in my position, what would you start off with doing to enhance the experience on a small scale?
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I'll assume by small scale you mean cheap (price wise). For receivers I've always loved the value you get with Yamaha. They don't make the prettiest looking receivers, but for performance and connectivity (which is often overlooked but very important) they are hard to beat imho. Onkyo is another manufacturer to look at. I would steer clear of Sony receivers. In my experience they do not offer the quality unless stepping up to the overpriced ES series. You can pick up a home theater in a box (HTIB) for cheap. The Fry's ad isn't a bad place to look. Also saw a mention of slickdeals.net on here somewhere. A search of HTIB there would bring up some nice deals I'm sure.

Here's an Onkyo deal for instance.

If I were you (I'm not sure how much of a budget you have) I'd start on craigslist to be honest. Though I must admit I'm somewhat of a craigslist junkie. I've had a ton of success on there for everything from home appliances to computer parts.

I can get more specific in offering you some details on what to look for, but probably best for pm's or email. If interested send me a pm and we can exchange emails there. I remember what it was like when I started out and wish I would've had help to avoid some of the pitfalls (read wasted $$$).
 
BengalDuck said:
<--- starts browsing for hd projectors
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I know lol. I have been ever since I saw this thread bump by Ronan. thanks for costing me so much money dammit!
 
Bob Dobalina said:
I'll assume by small scale you mean cheap (price wise). For receivers I've always loved the value you get with Yamaha. They don't make the prettiest looking receivers, but for performance and connectivity (which is often overlooked but very important) they are hard to beat imho. Onkyo is another manufacturer to look at. I would steer clear of Sony receivers. In my experience they do not offer the quality unless stepping up to the overpriced ES series. You can pick up a home theater in a box (HTIB) for cheap. The Fry's ad isn't a bad place to look. Also saw a mention of slickdeals.net on here somewhere. A search of HTIB there would bring up some nice deals I'm sure.

Here's an Onkyo deal for instance.

If I were you (I'm not sure how much of a budget you have) I'd start on craigslist to be honest. Though I must admit I'm somewhat of a craigslist junkie. I've had a ton of success on there for everything from home appliances to computer parts.

I can get more specific in offering you some details on what to look for, but probably best for pm's or email. If interested send me a pm and we can exchange emails there. I remember what it was like when I started out and wish I would've had help to avoid some of the pitfalls (read wasted $$$).
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nooooooooooooooooooo please dont do PM's so I can lurk for deals and advice too! :pimp:
 
BrianWheeler said:
I know lol. I have been ever since I saw this thread bump by Ronan. thanks for costing me so much money dammit!
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Sweet! Keep us updated on your quest! Let me reiterate how amazing a screen is that's 90, 100, 120 inches or more. The wow factor seems to last forever. Months later and we still go "Wow" when we cut this thing on. Wish I'd done it long ago, but happy to have it now. I can't make it more clear. IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS, DO IT, DO IT, DO IT TILL YOU'RE SATISFIED! :biglaugh:
 
I feel dumb for asking, but what does this receiver actually do? Is it something that you would recommend as one of the first things you would upgrade?
 
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