My 95% Completed HT Room

85MustangJeff · 09-18-2009, 07:24 PM

First I want to say thank you to everyone here who helped me when I had questions. This is my 1st attempt at a HT room and I am very happy with it. It started off as an empty attic and now is my little piece of heaven. The first couple of pictures are at the start. I still have to purchase a new receiver which will be the Pioneer Elite SC07 and 4 more Def Tech Pro 800's. Again thanks to everyone here who assisted me!

JEFF

Loves2Watch · 09-18-2009, 11:11 PM

Excellent job! Kudos to you.

Might I suggest that you expand the distance between the right front and left front speaker to say the edges of the screen (you can even mount then horizontally) as it would give you a wider and better front soundstage...

85MustangJeff · 09-19-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Excellent job! Kudos to you.

Might I suggest that you expand the distance between the right front and left front speaker to say the edges of the screen (you can even mount then horizontally) as it would give you a wider and better front soundstage...

I can remount the fronts a little wider. I never had good speakers before and had no idea where to place them. I went on a guess really LOL! Thank you for the compliment though, I can't believe I actually accomplished it!!!!!

Jeff

Loves2Watch · 09-19-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 85MustangJeff

I can remount the fronts a little wider. I never had good speakers before and had no idea where to place them. I went on a guess really LOL! Thank you for the compliment though, I can't believe I actually accomplished it!!!!!

Jeff

In fact if you could mount those speakers on stands, at ear level on either side of the screen, that would be perfect. If you do this, aim the speakers towards the main seating position. Then once you have done that, run the Audyssey if your Onkyo receiver has it. Just a FYI.

You done a good, good job especially seeing what you had to start with.

P.S. In the future, don't waste your money on Monster HDMI (or other) cables when ones of just as high a quality can be purchased for less than $10 from www.monoprice.com.

85MustangJeff · 09-19-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

In fact if you could mount those speakers on stands, at ear level on either side of the screen, that would be perfect. If you do this, aim the speakers towards the main seating position. Then once you have done that, run the Audyssey if your Onkyo receiver has it. Just a FYI.

You done a good, good job especially seeing what you had to start with.

P.S. In the future, don't waste your money on Monster HDMI (or other) cables when ones of just as high a quality can be purchased for less than $10 from www.monoprice.com.

I never thought of stands for the fronts because of where I had to place the screen. I will check that out thank you. and yes mono rice.com does kick the heck out of everyone price wise. I wish I would have known that before, LOL!

I know I had asked this Q before but what do you think of the Pioneer SC07? I can get it online for around 1200 or so, I think that is a good price.

JEFF

Loves2Watch · 09-19-2009, 08:01 AM

Awesome receiver. There are others worth consideration as well though, have you considered other brands and models?

Check this one out, for example - http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

and this one in particular - http://www.accessories4less.com/make...r-black/1.html

85MustangJeff · 09-19-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Awesome receiver. There are others worth consideration as well though, have you considered other brands and models?

The only other three I had considered were the Marantz SR8002, a Denon and a Harmon Kardon. I was going for the two HDMI outputs and just reviews I had read. What do you suggest? I have 1200 available to purchase a receiver.

Jeff

Loves2Watch · 09-19-2009, 08:07 AM

Look at my previous post...

**PFC5** · 09-19-2009, 12:00 PM

Great job!

I agree that you should DEFINITELY move those L/F speakers further apart. I recently changed my HT room around and bought new seating specifically to get a wider sound stage for my front speakers and the difference is amazing.

I think that Pioneer receiver is an excellent choice. You could also look at the Marantz and even better the Denon which usually gets more bang for the buck compared to the Marantz (both are owned by the same D&M Holding Co.) IMO.

pappylap · 09-19-2009, 07:02 PM

Great Job! careful on the placement of a subwoofer as there will likely dead spots within your seating area..

jjclecky · 09-20-2009, 11:11 AM

you did an awesome job! BRAVO

85MustangJeff · 09-20-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks everyone! The sub sounds great it isn't a big room, especially with the slants from the roof. It is my first big project in the house and I am very happy with it!

JEFF

Scottnot · 09-21-2009, 08:51 AM

Nice job.

The dark walls, carpet and ceiling give the room some nice HT ambiance.

But, ooooh those baseboards are TOOOO white!
How about for that last 5% you redo them in cream or tan or anything but white.

pappylap · 09-21-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 85MustangJeff

Thanks everyone! The sub sounds great it isn't a big room, especially with the slants from the roof. It is my first big project in the house and I am very happy with it!

JEFF

You did a great job Jeff.... low frequency sound waves are quite long and there is the potential for "dead spots within a room so do this test, have your receiver do a speaker test & have only the subwoofer output its low frequency tone, now walk around your viewing area and see if you find areas where you simply cannot hear the tone if it is in any of the seating areas move the sub accordingly.

85MustangJeff · 09-21-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottnot

Nice job.

The dark walls, carpet and ceiling give the room some nice HT ambiance.

But, ooooh those baseboards are TOOOO white!
How about for that last 5% you redo them in cream or tan or anything but white.

I thought about that actually and decided on the white, but it's not a bright white. I think the pictures may make it seem brighter than what it is. The last 5 percent is basically a new receiver and the 4 rear surround speakers. Thank you for complimenting my choice of colors! I appreciate it!

JEFF

09-18-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	Excellent job! Kudos to you. Might I suggest that you expand the distance between the right front and left front speaker to say the edges of the screen (you can even mount then horizontally) as it would give you a wider and better front soundstage... __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

09-19-2009, 08:01 AM	#6
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	Awesome receiver. There are others worth consideration as well though, have you considered other brands and models? Check this one out, for example - http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html and this one in particular - http://www.accessories4less.com/make...r-black/1.html __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player. Last edited by Loves2Watch; 09-19-2009 at 08:05 AM.

09-19-2009, 08:07 AM	#8
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	Look at my previous post... __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

09-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#9
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,401	Great job! I agree that you should DEFINITELY move those L/F speakers further apart. I recently changed my HT room around and bought new seating specifically to get a wider sound stage for my front speakers and the difference is amazing. I think that Pioneer receiver is an excellent choice. You could also look at the Marantz and even better the Denon which usually gets more bang for the buck compared to the Marantz (both are owned by the same D&M Holding Co.) IMO. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier

09-19-2009, 07:02 PM	#10
pappylap Poopmaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Way over Yonder Age: 4 Posts: 2,878	Great Job! careful on the placement of a subwoofer as there will likely dead spots within your seating area.. __________________ Bar Wench...Where's my Waffle! You can checkout anytime you like but you can never leave.." 50"Pioneer KURO 111FD Pro Elite Pioneer BD320 Blu-ray player Pioneer VSX-919AH A/V Receiver 32" & 37" Olevia LCDs Sony DHG HDD 500 gig DVR Samsung DTBH260 Digital Tuner One Roll of Charmin Quilted Plus in each Bathroom...

09-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#11
jjclecky High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	you did an awesome job! BRAVO

09-20-2009, 01:45 PM	#12
85MustangJeff HD Rocks! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Acushnet, Massachusetts Age: 34 Posts: 103	Thanks everyone! The sub sounds great it isn't a big room, especially with the slants from the roof. It is my first big project in the house and I am very happy with it! JEFF __________________ Epson Home Cinema 6100 Projector 100" Screen 16:9 Format Fixed Frame Monster Speaker Cables & HDMI Monster HDP 2400 Panasonic DMP-BD55 Comcast HD Tivo Direct TV HD DVR Onkyo HT-R530 2 Def Tech Pro Monitors 800 1 Def Tech Pro Center 1000 ****************************** FUTURE PURCHASES Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 @4 Pioneer Elite SC07 HT Receiver

09-21-2009, 08:51 AM	#13
Scottnot Progress Not Perfection Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,022	Nice job. The dark walls, carpet and ceiling give the room some nice HT ambiance. But, ooooh those baseboards are TOOOO white! How about for that last 5% you redo them in cream or tan or anything but white. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Krug, 1978 Vintage Selection, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Beringer, 1980, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Port Morano, 1980 Vintage Port Beaulieu Vinyards, 1982 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Stratford, 1983 Merlot Chateau La France, 1986 St. Emilion Sutter Home, 1982 Napa Valley Zinfandel The lonesome sipper

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