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

[pioneer]

^^^get the monoprice one's then

[X_Factor]

http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-VE5M-Watts ... f+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-Chann ... DWCY0CYGN9

that will be exactly within budget and based on online reviews, that combo should rock!

[Humes]

Cool.

But first...how is this Polk center?

[Soundstream_626]

The issue with the new B52s was a tweeter adjustment. A resistor had to be changed to a lower value on the passive crossover, the tweeter was too attenuated. Also the new ones were not stuffed as much as the old.

[X_Factor]

Cool.

But first...how is this Polk center?

its also a good choice for the price, just make sure and get L/R that will match it properly

[Zim]

New. I'm not an audiophile, but I appreciate good sound quality with my movies. As I said before, clear dialogue is important. I'll also be playing games on the system, so there's that. I doh even know what vintage is.

Nothing too much over $100USD per pair/center.

Pioneer, I went searching for those B652s, and I found a thread on reddit claiming that the manufacturer had changed and the quality had dropped a lot.

Oh I see. Understand buddy. Well you can look at Energy as well as BIC America.
Vintage is old school.
Those Polk & CV are good units, makes me wonder why I didn't go with CV initially

Lemme know if u need any further advice also.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Cool.

But first...how is this Polk center?

its also a good choice for the price, just make sure and get L/R that will match it properly

I would have bought that same centre on Amazon if I could find a matching L/R from Polk also on.

[Humes]

New. I'm not an audiophile, but I appreciate good sound quality with my movies. As I said before, clear dialogue is important. I'll also be playing games on the system, so there's that. I doh even know what vintage is.

Nothing too much over $100USD per pair/center.

Pioneer, I went searching for those B652s, and I found a thread on reddit claiming that the manufacturer had changed and the quality had dropped a lot.

Oh I see. Understand buddy. Well you can look at Energy as well as BIC America.
Vintage is old school.
Those Polk & CV are good units, makes me wonder why I didn't go with CV initially

Lemme know if u need any further advice also.

Definitely!

[X_Factor]

i would love a pair of these with matching center
http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-XLS-2 ... orstanding

[Zim]

Cool.

But first...how is this Polk center?

its also a good choice for the price, just make sure and get L/R that will match it properly

I would have bought that same centre on Amazon if I could find a matching L/R from Polk also on.

Actually there are the new bookshelf monitors & floor standing which are matched for it. Even the older ones would do.

Anyone here using old school / vintage components? (amps, receivers, pre/pros ect)

[Sanctifier]

Anyone here using old school / vintage components? (amps, receivers, pre/pros ect)

^ ^ ^ An Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1-Channel Home Theater Package w/ 42"LCD TV will do for the kids for now.

Eventually when $$$ permit (maybe over 2 years), I'll complete my ol' school, "Hi-Fi" stereo system... in a small (16'L x 12'W x 10' H) but purpose built, "dampened" listening room.

A few things to do first (plus a car project or two)... including a full restore of my ol' man's Garrard 401 transcription turntable... w/Shure Tonearm, Cartridge & Diamond stylus. All spares bought, only a new 'face plate' still needed... and maybe a motor 'referb' in the US or UK (similar to "blueprinting" an engine) to guarantee more precise speed control.

Already have 1st spare turntable (Kenwood KD 5100)... and my pride-&-joy...

Klipsch Epic CF-3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers... Trust me, that's all I'll need for 'clean' audio.

Also hoping to buy the ol' school amp (Audio Research), mixer (TEAC), tuner (Audio Research) and 2nd spare turntable (Technics SL-D2 Direct Drive) that I have on loan.

That should do it for a start, to enjoy some "real" music... my 250+ LP collection ranging from light classics, through rock (ol' school 'classic' & 'acid' mainly), ol' school calypso (a few), instrumentals, R&B and jazz (growing)...

FYI... 'LP' sales in the US alone crossed over 500,000 last year.

My $0.02¢

[Zim]

Anyone here using old school / vintage components? (amps, receivers, pre/pros ect)

^ ^ ^ An Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1-Channel Home Theater Package w/ 42"LCD TV will do for the kids for now.
wow lucky kids, nice system 4 them, something not too expensive & reliable. Nice!

Eventually when $$$ permit (maybe over 2 years), I'll complete my ol' school, "Hi-Fi" stereo system... in a small (16'L x 12'W x 10' H) but purpose built, "dampened" listening room.

A few things to do first (plus a car project or two)... including a full restore of my ol' man's Garrard 401 transcription turntable... w/Shure Tonearm, Cartridge & Diamond stylus. All spares bought, only a new 'face plate' still needed... and maybe a motor 'referb' in the US or UK (similar to "blueprinting" an engine) to guarantee more precise speed control.

Already have 1st spare turntable (Kenwood KD 5100)... and my pride-&-joy...

Klipsch Epic CF-3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers... Trust me, that's all I'll need for 'clean' audio.

Also hoping to buy the ol' school amp (Audio Research), mixer (TEAC), tuner (Audio Research) and 2nd spare turntable (Technics SL-D2 Direct Drive) that I have on loan.

That should do it for a start, to enjoy some "real" music... my 250+ LP collection ranging from light classics, through rock (ol' school 'classic' & 'acid' mainly), ol' school calypso (a few), instrumentals, R&B and jazz (growing)...

FYI... 'LP' sales in the US alone crossed over 500,000 last year.

My $0.02¢

Okay nice hope it goes your way. Well mine is mixed & matched (old & newish )

I LOVE those Klipsch units! How did you score those. Hmm, cool didn't know ppl here were still using LPs. Never had much experience with them though. Nice collection you have. Technics makes nice turntables, good choice. Impressive LP sales figure in the US btw

How would you know when / if the turntable's motor needs a refurb?
I like the metaphor you used
I take it that parts are still avaoiable for the old turntable?
BTW do those LPs sound clean and crisp? As mentioned before I haven't had much experience with them. Please pardon my ignorance.

Never used Audio research equipment either. They good?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Cool.

But first...how is this Polk center?

its also a good choice for the price, just make sure and get L/R that will match it properly

I would have bought that same centre on Amazon if I could find a matching L/R from Polk also on.

Actually there are the new bookshelf monitors & floor standing which are matched for it. Even the older ones would do.

Anyone here using old school / vintage components? (amps, receivers, pre/pros ect)

not looking for floor standers ATM. Which bookshelf speakers are matched to that center? You have an amazon link?

[Zim]

Oh okay my bad. Yeah check these (or the Monitor 40. Really cheap on eBay):
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monito ... WNPDT1F9WM

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi100 ... WNPDT1F9WM

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Booksh ... WNPDT1F9WM

[Anton]

CET also has the jbl line of HT equipment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7uatB ... sp=sharing

https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanAV/ph ... =1&theater

[Anton]

Good deal today on the LOTR Extended edition bluray set on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZQAKHU/ref ... 1740370942

[nervewrecker]

CET also has the jbl line of HT equipment

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7uatB ... sp=sharing

https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanAV/ph ... =1&theater

Damn them jbl prices look good.

[Zim]

^ U sure? I find they expensive & the specs ain't all that.
I mean an 8" giving you 80 Hz
$6,000 EACH?
Also BIG difference in US to TT price (YES, I factored in S&H, duties etc...)

[speedmelter]

hey guys i forgot to show the tv. its really amazing quality and the 3d is stunning. saving up to get that good quality theatre sound soon.

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ An Onkyo HT-S5400 7.1-Channel Home Theater Package w/ 42"LCD TV will do for the kids for now.

wow lucky kids, nice system 4 them, something not too expensive & reliable. Nice!

not too expensive... It's a factory reconditioned system with full warranty... @ $269 US shipped to Miami (eBay) I couldn't refuse.
It will let me "get my feet wet" for a few years, while I learn more about room acoustics, home theatre design, systems & setup.


Garrard 401 will be used with SME 3009 Tonearm, Shure V15 Type III Stereo Cartridge w/ Shure VN35E Biradial Stylus.

I LOVE those Klipsch units! How did you score those... Used ($750 US + Shipping)... eBay... like almost everything else that I buy these days... whether it's electronics, tools, heavy equipment, car parts, 'mint' LPs... whatever... eBay!

Technics makes nice turntables, good choice.... Yup the Technics SL-D2 Direct Drive is a GREAT unit... but I still prefer the '401.'
Hopefully the Technics will be my 'backup' and then the Kenwood KD-5100 will be for the kids.
.........
......... Kenwood KD-5100 turntable...

BTW about 6 months ago on eBay, an Audiophile listed a 'Loricraft (UK) reconditioned' 401 in a custom 'OMA slate plinth' (that alone is > $2,000 US).

He was asking over $9,000 US. IIRC it sold for over $5,500 US.
After seeing that, I decided to buy OEM spares and restore my Dad's Garrard 401.

How would you know when / if the turntable's motor needs a refurb?... Gut reaction! Do it well... Do it ONCE! I can't afford to cut corners and then have "do overs." The '401' is over 40 years old. About time for a "tune up" IMHO.

I take it that parts are still available for the old turntable?... Yup, eBay again. There were a lot of great quality '401' parts listed about 6 months ago. VERY expensive... but worth it. BTW I bought a 'backup' motor too.

BTW do those LPs sound clean and crisp?... Seems that ""Hi-Fi" buffs prefer the sound of LPs in preference to CDs etc. They say that reproduction from CDs is too "sterile"... while LPs deliver music that's more "alive." Their

Possibly because almost inaudible noises over a broad frequency range are "picked up" by the stylus during the recording session and transferred to the "Master disk."

This also may be because LPs have a very slight amount of "white noise" from the recording stylus that cuts the 'Master', which gives the LP more realistic "studio quality" playback.

Never used Audio Research equipment either. They good?... Yup, VERY good! That's what I used with the Technics to digitally remaster* some LPs a couple years ago. [*Removing the "snap,crackle & pop" from wear, careless handling and dirty equipment.]

Most older, heavily used LPs need this when archiving music files to a PC* or before 'burning' to CD for "general use".
I used DART XP Pro and a few others, back then... but I'll be using Audacity software from now on...

I'll also start with a 5-step LP Cleaning Routine...
(LP Cleaning Machine + Distilled water 'solution'... 'Glue'... 'Steam'... Distilled water 'solution' rinse... Vacuum drying)
Yup... 'glue' & 'steam' too

*That's where I'm heading (eventually) with all my music/archived movies/streaming media (Netflix etc.) sent to my Dell PowerEdge T300 server (Yup, eBay again!)... and use LAN &/or 'RF' to transmit to any/all TV(s)/Speaker system(s) in the house... Maybe 'broadcast' multiple channels (audio + movies simultaneously to multiple destinations)... while still having a dedicated "Listening Room" for my 'stereo' music.

My

[Cross Blood]

^ I have one of those Nyrius wireless HDMI transmitter.. the one that travels 160ft .. and it works great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in wireless streaming of audio and video. Setup is easy as you just need to plug it on and it works on the spot without any software. And NO lag!!

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ Thanks for the feedback. Can you give more details on how to use it properly?
I bought one 'on sale' a couple weeks ago... but I have to install the Onkyo system first.

BTW do Nyrius offer additional transmitters for use with the receiver?
If so, maybe this might do the job of receiving (& broadcasting) output from multiple sources simultaneously.

[pioneer]

Sanctifier always brings pwnage to every DIY ched.

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ What ah do wrong now pioneer?... Just curious about a lot of topics, that's all.
I know little or nothing about Home Theatre systems and not much more about "Hi Fi"...
Just starting to learn from you guys. I just like to take things to a logical conclusion.

I got a deal on a new transmitter/receiver (1/2 price)... just trying to get the best out of it now...
and maybe 'work some magic' at the same time, just for fun.

My

[Cross Blood]

^ ^ ^ Thanks for the feedback. Can you give more details on how to use it properly?
I bought one 'on sale' a couple weeks ago... but I have to install the Onkyo system first.

BTW do Nyrius offer additional transmitters for use with the receiver?
If so, maybe this might do the job of receiving (& broadcasting) output from multiple sources simultaneously.

Well the one I bought was just a basic transmitter and receiver.

http://www.amazon.com/Nyrius-Transmitte ... +aries+pro

To use it, I just connected the transmitter to the HDMI port of my laptop and the transmitter is powered by a USB connection. But the one you posted is powered by a normal DC powered adapted. On the receiving end, you just need to connect your TV/projector or whatever output device to the receiver and it works.. and well the receiver is powered by a DC adapter as well.

To answer your other question, I don't think they sell additional transmitters to add on to your receiver. Even though if you buy a transmitter and receiver just for the transmitter, I don't think it would work with any other receiver besides the one you purchased it with. So therefore you would need to purchase another system.

[Sanctifier]

^ ^ ^ So much for that idea... Anyway, thanks for the feedback.

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[pioneer]

Demoed the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless dock yesterday...very impressed

[M_2NR]

I always look forward to a sanctifier post

Guys, I was wondering if its possible for those TV mounts to be moveable in not just an outward but downward also... Anyone ever saw that type of mount? I saw outward with a tilt but I want it to drop also. I assume it may have to have some hydraulics involved to have it lowered from the original height?

[Sanctifier]

I always look forward to a sanctifier post

Not sure if this is a compliment ... or picong