*** THE OFFICIAL HOME THEATER & AUDIO THREAD**

[drop ho]

yeah single rca from the subwoofer preout on the Rx then a y-splitter into the sub

you have to use both rca's on the polk sub otherwise the auto turn-on won't work

Yup thought so.... Just gettin cables and shiet ready for the install.

Russell was talking bout the LFE input on the sub yeah i know the 520K has it out.

[drop ho]

d 820 good looking out thx

[ado15mk3]

quick Q for you HT gurus:
what is your recommendation for entry level speakers (inclusive of sub)?
can you also give a lil rundown on why?

[RapToR]

quick Q for you HT gurus:
what is your recommendation for entry level speakers (inclusive of sub)?
can you also give a lil rundown on why?

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[ado15mk3]

That system is really good for the $$ but i already have a receiver. Was using the Z5500 till I can upgrade. Looking to get an idea on what to save for and a general idea on how would be the best way to change speakers in phases.
Example (hypothetical).
1./Save $1000 > buy Klipsch sub and use Z5500 center & satellites.
2./Save $500 > buy Polk center and use Z5500 satellites.
3./Save $1000 > buy Bose satellites.

Any advice?

[ru$$ell]

^yeah,stay away from bose. Whats your budget though?

[HCCA]

You could try the Dayton speakers and polk sub pioneer bought, good budget stuff.

[ado15mk3]

budget is flexible as long as i stretch out the purchases and fudge the domestic accounting figures.
As I said before I would try to live with the satellites for a while. I don't really want to spend more than $5000 over the course of 2011.

Pioneer's setup is admirable (performance wise) but his satellites look rather BIG. The sub is cool though.

[HCCA]

^^My 'satellites' are actually 4 floorstanding 3 way speakers so his own pretty darn small in comparison.

$5K is a good budget for speakers, guys on here could advise u good.

All i need to complete my setup is a good powered sub, using a Logitech Z2300 sub ftw.

[ado15mk3]

^^ Good choice for your needs. If I can't find anything smaller I would need to get these.

[ado15mk3]

what you all think about these?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001202C44/ref=asc_df_B001202C441387844?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B001202C44&tag=cnet-3212-20

[ru$$ell]

^not bad,a quick fact,klipsch owns mirage audio and energy as well.The sub in that set is the identical one mirage calls the omni s8,dunno how it sounds though as the box design is different.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ yup - I was interested in the Energy Take FPS but couldnt afford it so I ended up getting the Klipsch Quintet SL instead as the price was better.

http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/take-fps-overview/
no doubt the Energy FPS is a great performer as a flat panel LCR

[drop ho]

russel whey dpics yuh promised.

lookin for some speaker wall mounts for rear speakers.
any suggestions?

[guru]

Onkyo HT-S3300 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver and Speaker Package

I currently have the Logitech Z-5300e THX-Certified 280-Watt 5.1 Surround Sound PC and Gaming Speaker System


Would this be a good upgrade for me or overkill considering room size is 10x10
mostly movie watching and some gaming

What about the HT-S5300? what the price to bring that in raptor? visions of 7.1 dance in my head... heck i was thinking of getting the Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 and mating it with my current system to get 7.2 surround... the z-2300 would power the front speakers and the z-5300 would do center and rear/surronds...

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ and tone deaf people

[guru]

sooo is that a yes? not overkill?

[ado15mk3]

Pioneer's setup is admirable (performance wise) but his satellites look
rather BIG. The sub is cool though.

Life is funny, isn't it? Within 24hrs, went from the above statement to wanting a pair of these for the front L&R speakers:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9 ... 4ys6WROiMU
These are Polk Audio Monitor 50 Series II.
Looking @ Pioneer's sub for future. Seems Polk have some decent stuff and prices not too bad either.

[ado15mk3]

^^that system is very good. Onkyo is really "top ah d line" these days.
And NO to the overkill. IMHO

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

sooo is that a yes? not overkill?

in simple words: if you are interested in sound quality do not buy the logitech, you can get much better for the money.

IMO the Onkyo receiver is very good - I would get the receiver alone and opt for different speakers.

[ado15mk3]

sooo is that a yes? not overkill?

in simple words: if you are interested in sound quality do not buy the logitech, you can get much better for the money.

I thought he said that he had the Logitech and was interested in upgrading to the Onkyo...

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ I was posting for readers in general -
I suggested if he is buying the Onkyo that he could look at buying the receiver alone and getting some other speakers like the Polk that you suggested

[guru]

sooo is that a yes? not overkill?

in simple words: if you are interested in sound quality do not buy the logitech, you can get much better for the money.

I thought he said that he had the Logitech and was interested in upgrading to the Onkyo...

Indeed. You guys always rough up Logitech, but I guess its a case of not missing what you never had. I just want more... room filling sound, not quite so directional.

[ado15mk3]

Very good advice Duane. Like you in this real long dread.
Since I started research (a couple days ago) I found this article which has exactly what you just said.
http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guide ... r-shopping

[guru]

Very good advice Duane. Like you in this real long dread.
Since I started research (a couple days ago) I found this article which has exactly what you just said.
http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guide ... r-shopping

When i get my house and setting up the real Theater system, Duane on the top of the list to consult lol

[RapToR]

What about the HT-S5300? what the price to bring that in raptor? visions of 7.1 dance in my head... heck i was thinking of getting the Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 and mating it with my current system to get 7.2 surround... the z-2300 would power the front speakers and the z-5300 would do center and rear/surronds...

Onkyo HT-S5300

$4500.00

6mts warranty

[nareshseep]

the z5500 is ok for movies, not great, it was marketed as a gaming speakers, music cannot be enjoyed on it without some heavy eq, The onkyo on the other hand can do music, movies and gaming and is easily upgraded.

[bgh]

anyone using the Sony HT-CT150 3D Sound Bar System??? your reviews...

[RapToR]

anyone using the Sony HT-CT150 3D Sound Bar System??? your reviews...

i got those in stock

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[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

Tuners what would you say is the best type of material for Projector Screens?
I noticed it looks very good on my ceiling because apparently the ceiling is WHITE.

And my walls are Apple White so I guess this is why it looks much better on my Ceiling. I am looking at making a 150 Inch Screen it will be 16:9 Ratio Wide Screen as the projector displays in Wide Screen.

Question is would a reflective white be better or a plain white?

And where would I get this material?

At 150 inch the Projector will not be as bright as it is at 32 inch etc. So thats why I need a proper screen.

This is important because I will be playing Left 4 Dead and Bad Company 2 aswell as watching movies. And well there are lots of dark scenes that may cause a problem if the screen isn't as best as it can be.