Community weekly poll: What kind of home-theater setup do you have?
- 4/18/06 5:19 PM
What kind of home-theater setup do you have?
by Marc Bennett - 4/18/06 5:19 PM
What kind of home-theater setup do you have?
Tube TV and VCR/DVD (tell us about it)
Digital flat-screen TV and DVD (tell us about it)
HD flat-panel display, DVD, Dolby 5.1 or better (tell us about it)
The works--all the latest high-tech equipment (tell us about it)
I prefer a traditional movie theater (why?)
I prefer a live performance (concerts, plays, and so on) (why?)
I don't have a home-theater setup (why not?)
Other (tell us about it)
High end
by riccylee - 4/19/06 1:11 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
I had a new house built 3 yrs ago and figured it was the right time to add a home theater. After a great deal of research I opted for a Infocus HD overhead projector, 93 inch screen, and integra 8.3, 200 watt sub woofer and 8 speakers (four surrounds in the ceiling). I haven't been to a public theater since, it was the best investment I've made. Not only enjoying movies, but the Super bowl, NCAA, baseball, hockey and music.
Went with your recommendations...
by wildcat1999 - 4/19/06 6:06 PM In reply to: High end by riccyleeExcept on my TV which is a 50" Panasonic Rear Projection LCD. It was recommended more than the comparable Sony, and it was cheaper. Have never had a problem with it and the picture is great. I have a 5.1 system with a Denon AVR-3805 receiver and Kef KHT 2005.2 speakers. My DVD player is a Denon 2910 that I have hooked directly to the TV through an HDMI cable.
I dig it and not a bad set up for around $6000.
Rear Projection LCD
by riccylee - 4/20/06 11:00 AM In reply to: Went with your recommendations... by wildcat1999I'm looking to replace my old project TV the a LCD projection with DLP, anyone have any input of these?
Regal Cinema In My Home
by 0246HSE - 4/19/06 1:26 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
I have the works. I have a dedicated home theater with a DA-Lite 110 inch screen, Sim2 HT300 E-link front projector, Audio Design Associates (ADA) 7.1 processor, Mcintosh MC126 6 channel amplifier, 6 Elan Elite 950 series inwall speakers and 2 Triad 10 inch subwoofers. DVD player is a OPPO Digital all components including DirecTV receiver is connected via HDMI or DVI and routed to the projector via fiber optics. You won't believe your eyes and ears.
Rear speakers NEVER cease to amze me
by vtheel - 4/19/06 1:42 PM In reply to: Regal Cinema In My Home by 0246HSE3 Years ago, when the Sony Dreamcast 900 system became available, I purchased it (600watts). I have a 27"Sony Wega flat screen TV. And the combination of the two systems is fantastic. The DreamCast has a DVD/tuner/combination with 5.1 speakers. I use Monster cables for everything; and the picture quality is stunning.
When ever I play a DVD with DTS or Dolby 5.1 technology, I am always surprised by hearing the sound of the rain; the flight of the airplanes from my left shoulder over to my right; the stomping of monsters behind my back.
You may think my set up is overkill, as I live in a small, one bedroom apt. and the entertainment set is the focus of my living room. The TV and rear speakers are perhaps 12 feet apart.
I put up with the extra wires because it is worth it. Rear speakers rock!
Vincent
My Modest System
by blanco112 - 4/19/06 4:51 PM In reply to: Rear speakers NEVER cease to amze me by vtheelWhile I am a home theater nut, my pay keeps my fascination in check. Nevertheless, I have a full 5.1 Dolby Digital setup with Kenwood Receiver, with a Jensen sub, center and surround speakers. My front speakers are gigantic Technics that I bought 4 years ago and continue to amaze me, despite their modest $300 price tag. Each has a 15 in. sub inside so the base rocks. The jensens came with the receiver and I have never gotten a chance to replace them. This combined with my 42 Sony LCD projection and Sony Progressive scan DVD, I must say that I am impressed everytime I watch a movie, or baseball game. Although there is room for improvement (specifically the center and rear surrounds) I love it and think it is all worth it. A good system starts in pieces, allowing you to build as you go and replace piece by piece as your income allows. Anyone who doesn't have at least a surround system is missing out on a lot. Start small and build gradually. Unless you have a ton of extra money in which case: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!
Moderate Home Theatre
by rhackley - 4/19/06 1:56 PM In reply to: Regal Cinema In My Home by 0246HSEHaving limited cash available for a Plasma screen, I researched many models and ended up with a Vizio P50HDM. This 50" monitor ROCKS! and was very reasonably priced @ $2,288 at a big box club store.
I purchased an modestly priced HDMI upconverting DVD player (Sony DVP-NS75H)and the picture is outstanding with 720 DVD movies. I use my existing Sony 5.1 receiver which accepts an optical input from the Pro Brand HDTV receiver (HD310PLUS)and an optical output from the DVD player, so all sound is now in Stereo, 5.1 Surround or DTS formats.
HDTV in 5.1 is very cool !! If I can find wireless rear mounted speakers that are interference free, I may consider upgrading to a 7.1 receiver.
Why the limited choices?
by dencimm - 4/19/06 1:37 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
Some of us have the entertainment center, so mine is a Sony HD tube TV (all pro's have agreed the best, sharpest possible picture) via HDMI with Brighthouse HD DVR, RCA DVD player (pro. scan via component) hooked into an RCA 5.1 via coaxial.
RE: admendment
by dencimm - 4/19/06 1:40 PM In reply to: Why the limited choices? by dencimmBy entertainment center I mean furniture; limited budget with small living room.
A system 5 years in the making (maybe +30) continues.
by kateyeye - 4/19/06 1:40 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
Sharp 36" flat CRT
Concast Digital Cable (General Instrument Dolby Digital box)
Onkyo TX-SR501 receiver
Mission 773 front speakers
Mission 771 rear
Mission 77C center
Infinity 12" sub
Sony DVD player w/ SACD
Sony VCR
Sony CDP CX455 400 CD mega changer
MCE powered computer / Ahanix case / Sony DVD burner
- Pentium 2.4
- 2 gig RAM
- Radeon 9800 Pro / 250 RAM / DVI out
- Soundblaster Live
- Hauppauge Win TV-PVR-250 MCE
Nintendo Game Cube w/ Wavebird wireless controllers
BIC Beambox antenna (vintage 1972)
Nothing yet.....
by johncriley - 4/19/06 1:43 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
Some of that equipment is TOO EXPENSIVE! I spend a lot on my computer, not TV! I want one some day...
Ditto
by lorrwill - 4/20/06 2:59 PM In reply to: Nothing yet..... by johncrileyPlus I am still suffering apartment life. When I get a real home, then I may consider a posh home system. In the mean time, the computer works just fine.
It's pointless spending years building a good home theater
by morganted - 4/19/06 1:51 PM In reply to: What kind of home-theater setup do you have? by Marc Bennett
Every five or six years your equipment wil be obsolete anyway staying upgraded is an uphill battle
Not true
by blanco112 - 4/19/06 5:06 PM In reply to: It's pointless spending years building a good home theater by morgantedQuality sound systems stand the test of time. If you read mine above, my system is 5 years old right now and I don't have any "needs" to replace anything. I WOULD like better center and rear speakers, but they came with the receiver and the entire thing cost about $300. Add in $300 for the good front channels and you are talking a sound system that cost me about $600 and is as up to date as the technology today. It has both optical and coaxial sound inputs speaker technology has been in place for YEARS. If I wanted to I could hook up my dad's 20 year old kenwoods, which would work fine. TV's and digital video on the other hand are relatively new and with so much money people have invested in it, the market would have a tough time switching. Newer better stuff is always available, but the old stuff doesn't turnover in 6 years. These aren't computers where more RAM, more hard drive space and more processor speeds are a must.
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