Pictures, pictures, pictures!

lavman

Hifi Keith

Mod Edit:

This area is for people to show their own home set-ups, not for showing off commercial setups or demonstration rooms.

HiFiKeith,

You've already been advised about commercial activity, see http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=59565052&postcount=3 if you need a reminder. Infracted, the next time you can take a holiday from these forums.


Ritz.

lewis

Here`s me Samsung series 6, 40" she`s the biz

Hifi Keith

Havent really done all that much though have you, you just hung a samsung which isn't even all that impressive a tv

lewis

Hifi Keith wrote: »

Havent really done all that much though have you, you just hung a samsung which isn't even all that impressive a tv

Its is very immpressive for the price of it, it does the job, what you got?

Hifi Keith

Pioneer 507, Yamaha ysp900 and hidden Sky HD box and REL strata III sub in the living room

lewis

Does`nt look all that nice, nice size tough, Yamaha ysp900 not a bad piece of kit, good for movies but not really for music, also helps if your walls are bare better for sound reflection :eek:
You got any pics?

Hifi Keith

Ysp is purely for TV and Movies, my sound setup is a lot more serious

I have some Crimson 610/630s and Ruark floorspeakers in that room

lewis

Oohhhhhhh, no recession on around here lol

Adam anto

It's modest compared to some of the amazing setups in here but it does the trick for me :-)

covey09

Thought id post a link here sicince i got a lot of help for guy on here any have a look if you want, i will post pic of the finished room soon

http://www.avforums.com/forums/members-home-cinema-gallery/1079091-west-ireland-home-cinema.html

Hifi Keith

Wow how great

mossym

Hifi Keith wrote: »

Bad call on the Philips 42" I dont rate their tvs at all Pioneer (far too expensive though), Panasonic (my preference) or Sharp would all be far better

what is your problem? you have posted nothing but negative comments about the systems in here, lewis "just hung a tv", covey made a bad call on the tv.

belittling every setup on here isn't very clever, especially when your own setup is nothing special. even if you don't agree with their choices keep it to yourself...people post their setups on here out of pride...someone knocking them just for the sake of it doesn't do anyone any good...

covey09

I orignially bought a 40" samsung but the frame around the TV meant it was bigger that a 42", bought the Philips for budget reason, but am happy with it it does seem not to like far camera shot like in football, but for moves its very good.

Hifi Keith

I'm not belittling, his house looks amazing, he said himself he wasn't impressed with the picture quality of Philips

covey09

Well said mosstm, whats the point on saying anything negative. As far as posting here, i got a lot of help and would have made a complete arse of the whole thing if it were'nt for the advice of the people on here.

The Ritz

@Hi Fi Keith

Havent really done all that much though have you, you just hung a samsung which isn't even all that impressive a tv

Bad call on the Philips 42" I dont rate their tvs at all .............

I'm not belittling

You can see from the reactions of the people concerned that your remarks are, to say the least of it, unhelpful. This thread is not intended for technical critique, more for show off, as has been indicated. If you have nothing constuctive to say, stay away. <Snip>


Ritz.

Hifi Keith

covey09 wrote: »

Well said mosstm, whats the point on saying anything negative. As far as posting here, i got a lot of help and would have made a complete arse of the whole thing if it were'nt for the advice of the people on here.

As I said above I'm not belittling I'm just making others aware that Philips wouldn't be known for brilliant picture quality

Sports is the main one for noticing really because its fast moving, high colour contrast, higher Hz means you get a smoother picture and of course a HD source will improve picture quality. Have you got a long run of cable between tv and source? or perhaps interferrence from electrical cables in proximity

covey09

A tumbleweed roll across the dusty sun scorched path as the moderator walks off in to the sun set, with his words still ring in there ears “ That’s enough guys, I’m the law in theses parts”.

mossym

Hifi Keith wrote: »

his house looks amazing,

not trying to pick a fight, even that bit in front of what you said above would have made it better...

but i doubt 90% of the users on here walked into the shop, bought a tv but didn't look longingly at the more expensive higher range/bigger screens...to be reminded of this when they get home isn't exactly what they want or need...

as long as they get a smile on their face when they watch a movie/listen to some music who cares if there is better out there...

me on the other hand, if someone told me i'd have been better of buying bryston amps, a full set of PMC PB1i's and a Sim2 Grand Cinema C3X 180 i'd just agree with them..:)

The Ritz

I'm just making others aware that Philips wouldn't be known for brilliant picture quality

That's a pretty sweeping statement - Philips are doing quite well in the TV awards at the moment and people have to take a range of issues, including budget, into account when choosing their kit. Take the hint - sniping here is not appreciated.

Ritz.

smokingman

Hmmm, activity on this thread again

Well, in that case I'll post a little update pic...

Hifi Keith

The Ritz wrote: »

That's a pretty sweeping statement - Philips are doing quite well in the TV awards at the moment and people have to take a range of issues, including budget, into account when choosing their kit. Take the hint - sniping here is not appreciated.

Ritz.

Maybe they've improved as of late I just have a bad experience of a certain ambilight . Never particularly thought of them as a budget TV I've bought LGs and Samsungs for less than Philips for that very reason

Didn't know people were so sensitive not like I was suggesting go get an OLED....god I want an OLED

The Ritz

@covey09 -


@Hi Fi Keith - noted.


All,

I'd be happy to see an end to this lads - lots of scope for discussing kit on the relevant forums.

For the sake of the record, this thread is not an opportunity for folks to be "judge and jury" or pi$$ on anyones system or choices. If your comments get an adverse reaction from members here, the usual expected response is to apologise and retract. If you can't play nice, or if you don't know what playing nice is, this isn't the place for you. Happy to help you on your way if needed.

Ritz.

The Ritz

@smokingman

Now that's an Ambilight ! !


Ritz.

smokingman

The Ritz wrote: »

@smokingman

Now that's an Ambilight ! !


Ritz.

Cheers dude, the build is back on the fifth or sixth page of this thread.
I've tidied it all up a bit since the above pic, finally putting in the skirting boards and adding some trinkets to the walls but it's my proper den now

mossym

mine has had a few changes as well..so latest pics...

smokingman

mossym wrote: »

mine has had a few changes as well..so latest pics...

Hate it when drool gets on my keyboard..... :eek:

The Ritz

@mossym,

Loving the size of that room, and the dark wall - is it black ?


Ritz.

mossym

The Ritz wrote: »

@mossym,

Loving the size of that room, and the dark wall - is it black ?


Ritz.

cheers mate, those chairs you can see are less than half way down the room, tehr eis a ton of space still behind, but just not enough for a pool table unfortunately

it's not black, but i did want a very dark color for behind the screen to make teh screen as bright as possible and improve the contrast..so it is a really dark brown, it's chocalate colr i think from the crown indulgence range. i'll try and find a picture of it in daylight so you can see it properly. the light shade on the side walls works very well with it

mossym

this gives a better idea of the screen wall color, this is an older picture so a lot of things have changed

ronaneire

@ HiFi Keith, we still await pics of your set-up. All you have showed is a pic of a stand.
I must take some of mine and post them.

The Ritz

@mossym,

Very effective, and the size of the room gives me the green-eyed jealousy. I have a dedicated room the size of a garage and would dearly love to have a bigger room. I guess i'm lucky to have a dedicated room at all, but still......./dreamy noises......./


Ritz.

The Ritz

@ronaneire,


Please see my comments earlier on the thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62462662&postcount=125

I'm sure we wouldn't want to see baiting or the like.

Thanks,

Ritz.

mossym

The Ritz wrote: »

@mossym,

Very effective, and the size of the room gives me the green-eyed jealousy. I have a dedicated room the size of a garage and would dearly love to have a bigger room. I guess i'm lucky to have a dedicated room at all, but still......./dreamy noises......./


Ritz.

Ritz the dedicated room should always be the priority, it's much more important to have a dedicated room than a big shared room..i just insisted on both when we were house hunting, and even then we bought a half built house where i could dictate the size of my room

ronaneire

The Ritz wrote: »

@ronaneire,


Please see my comments earlier on the thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62462662&postcount=125

I'm sure we wouldn't want to see baiting or the like.

Thanks,

Ritz.

I had posted the comment before I had gone to next page
Don't worry it was a once off comment and not meant in way to take the pi$$.

Ronan

The Ritz

@ronaneire,

No problem, we're all good.


Ritz.

cnocbui

My listening setup:



The TV is in another room.

Idleater

cnocbui wrote: »

My listening setup:

The TV is in another room.

I like. Very nice.

Damn, I must get my act together for my 2 channel room.

Must also photograph my AV cupboard...

viperirl

cnocbui wrote: »

My listening setup:
The TV is in another room.

nice setup. Ever consider upgrading to the 802D? Those look like the N802's but I cant see clearly enough near the plint to be sure. Any problems with the speakers so close to the rear wall? The 802's are not rear ported if I recall.
What DAC unit are you using?

I considered a pair of second hand N802's and 803D's last year but ended up going for a pair of Usher Audio speakers instead.

cnocbui

nereid wrote: »

I like. Very nice.

Damn, I must get my act together for my 2 channel room.

Must also photograph my AV cupboard...

Thanks. It takes time, sometimes.

viperirl wrote: »

nice setup. Ever consider upgrading to the 802D? Those look like the N802's but I cant see clearly enough near the plint to be sure.

Yes, they are the N802's. When I bought them s/h, I still had a pair of 1980's vintage B&W 802 FS's which I had thoroughly enjoyed for 20 or so years, so I had the opportunity to compare them side by side.

What absolutely stunned me was how little of an improvement the N802's were. A noticeably better bottom end and slightly clearer top end but I am not sure the midrange was much improved at all.

If the 802D's are audibly better, I doubt it would be by much, given the degree of progress in the previous two decades. I have listened to a pair of 802D's and they did not strike me as being any better than what I have, but humans don't have much of an audio memory so It was an almost pointless exercise. The one and only way to tell would be to get a pair of each side by side but that would be a near impossibility.

So I am very happy with what I have.

Any problems with the speakers so close to the rear wall? The 802's are not rear ported if I recall.
What DAC unit are you using?

No real problems that I have noted. I know they are not ideally placed but the doorway to the room is just to the right of the rightmost speaker. If it were out from the wall any further than it is, it would be an obstacle to navigation.

There is no DAC other than the one in the iPod. I can't hear a difference between DAC's I have compared so I doubt it is a worthwhile area for expenditure.

I even listen to compressed tracks mostly.

I considered a pair of second hand N802's and 803D's last year but ended up going for a pair of Usher Audio speakers instead.

Intriguing.

Would they be the CP-8571 dancer series?

Mark#1

Mossym - class set-up! Certainly one of the nicest on here, and well up there with those on AVF. Kudos.

I wanted to paint my TV wall a dark colour too, like this mock-up:



But that was pushing it with Mrs M - I got my way with buying it all, so I'm still a very happy camper





In time I'll get one of those black casing kits for the Wii, and a PS3 Slim will fit nicely in the middle shelf on the left (Santa, are you peeping in on this thread?). I'll also get a wireless controller bar thing for the Wii, and sort out some storage for all the controllers/games, etc.

My Harmony One will control the PS3 when I get it because I'll get the Logitech PS3 adapter too.


Mark

viperirl

cnocbui wrote: »

There is no DAC other than the one in the iPod. I can't hear a difference between DAC's I have compared so I doubt it is a worthwhile area for expenditure.

DAC technology is always improving and they have measurable differences too. The digital to analog stage is crucial and poor implementations can have out of band frequencies geting mixed in with the audio. I would say its an area definitely worth keeping an eye on.

cnocbui wrote: »

I even listen to compressed tracks mostly.

well, lets not go there or Ritz will be waving the banning stick in my direction!

cnocbui wrote: »

Would they be the CP-8571 dancer series?

yes, those are the speakers. The 803D's sounded terrible in my room with considerable bass boom on certain notes. No such problems with the Usher's plus they had a more relaxed top end which suit my listening tastes. I'll try to get a pic up soon.

Slaphead07

viperirl wrote: »

well, lets not go there or Ritz will be waving the banning stick in my direction!

He's gonna need a bigger stick!

cnocbui

viperirl wrote: »

DAC technology is always improving and they have measurable differences too. The digital to analog stage is crucial and poor implementations can have out of band frequencies geting mixed in with the audio. I would say its an area definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Measure vs 'hear.' :rolleyes:

I did carefully constructed listening tests between my iPod, reasonably high end CD player and an el-cheapo region free DVD player and neither I, nor my children could hear a difference between the sources. I have recently acquired a snazzy new phone with a 3.5 headphone jack so I might give that a whirl too sometime but I suspect it will be a similar result, though I will keep an open mind as usual.

well, lets not go there or Ritz will be waving the banning stick in my direction!

No!, surely not.

yes, those are the speakers. The 803D's sounded terrible in my room with considerable bass boom on certain notes. No such problems with the Usher's plus they had a more relaxed top end which suit my listening tastes. I'll try to get a pic up soon.

Do get a pic up. They are a very smart looking speaker from pics I have seen with what looks like first class cabinetry.

Don't go inhaling those Be diaphragms.

mossym

Mark#1 wrote: »

Mossym - class set-up! Certainly one of the nicest on here, and well up there with those on AVF. Kudos.

I wanted to paint my TV wall a dark colour too, like this mock-up:



But that was pushing it with Mrs M - I got my way with buying it all, so I'm still a very happy camper

In time I'll get one of those black casing kits for the Wii, and a PS3 Slim will fit nicely in the middle shelf on the left (Santa, are you peeping in on this thread?). I'll also get a wireless controller bar thing for the Wii, and sort out some storage for all the controllers/games, etc.

My Harmony One will control the PS3 when I get it because I'll get the Logitech PS3 adapter too.


Mark

cheers mate. the color in your mock up is very similar to the color on my wall...

is that a denon amp i spy under the shelf?

the harmony's a re a god send, i'm on my second, have a 1000 now, had an older model before that

Mark#1

AVR-2309, indeed. I haven't run the calibration yet, but I'm really enjoying it anyway. I also considered the 1909 when I was buying, but I decided I definitely wanted the extra HDMI in.

Of all my AV gear, the one item I get most excited about is the Harmony. It's not such a big deal today, really, but I marvel at its convenience and simplicity.


Mark

mossym

Mark#1 wrote: »

AVR-2309, indeed. I haven't run the calibration yet, but I'm really enjoying it anyway. I also considered the 1909 when I was buying, but I decided I definitely wanted the extra HDMI in.

Of all my AV gear, the one item I get most excited about is the Harmony. It's not such a big deal today, really, but I marvel at its convenience and simplicity.


Mark

big denon fan myself, there's a 3808 powering my system, ahtough i am thinking of adding a separate power amp for the fronts.

anyhow, nice system

The Ritz

@Mark#1,

Give the calibration a whirl, you could be pleasantly surprised at how effective it is. Before getting the Onkyo with Audessey, I used to calibrate my system with a sound meter and a test tone disc, which was nerdy fun, but not as geeky convenient as Audessey !

Ritz.

Melvinjames18

very impressive:eek:
I wish I could have such cinema in my house:(