Finally; the HT is complete (Yes, *PICS!*)

[MichaelD]

I won't be truly happy until I have a house so I can watch movies at Reference Level (105db) but this is the best I've ever had. Much money and even much more work...it's done; including a HTPC (mainly for MP3s right now).

I won't get into detail unless you ask specific questions, so here's some pics.

Equipment rack and LCD monitor


Projector and right surround


Projector and left surround


Front from the left


Wireless KB/MS (yep, it works from the couch) and the monitor


HTPC (not a very good pic)


YES! THE DUAL SCREEN GOODNESS! (technically, it's called "Cloned screen" found that out yesterday...)



More dual screen...er, cloned screen



The PJ is a DLP (Infocus 4805) and movies are an incredible experience. Screen is 44" x 78" (8.5 foot diagonal)

I'm broke for the next 15 years or so, but damn, I got my movies. :beer:

 

[Ikonomi]

Nice, nice, nice, nice. Love the projector.

Good work. :thumbsup:

Edit: How much did the projector cost, BTW?

 

[WannaFly]

nice man - my only complain would be the two cables running up the wall to the projector.

 

[BigFatCow]

so when are you movin out of an apartment and getting a house?

 

[Cogman]

*drool* I HATE you, The only way you can make me love you again is to send me all that crap

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: WannaFly
nice man - my only complain would be the two cables running up the wall to the projector.

This answers BigFatCow as well.

I'm in an apartment. Not by choice, believe me. House is coming...one of these days.

 

[Slappy00]

i give it 3 phaps

phap-phap-phap

 

[z0mb13]

oh my how much $$$ did u spend for the whole thing??

 

[z0mb13]

can I borrow it to watch pron? please please please please?

 

[Heisenberg]

Nice. :thumbsup:
Putting together an HTPC was one of the best things I've done.

 

[Fenixgoon]

daaaaamn! very nice!

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

that's badass

 

[Zeeky Boogy Doog]

im so jealous...

 

[Lyfer]

That a fvcking a sweet setup! Congrats! :beer:


One question, can your projector display HD telvision?

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
oh my how much $$$ did u spend for the whole thing??

You don't want to know. I saved a lot of money b/c:

1. I installed and calibrated everything myself
2. The speaker stands, equipment rack, screen, shelves are all homemade by me

I didn't buy it all at once!! Everything you see has been purchased over the past 2.5 years or so.

 

[Epoman]

VERY NICE bud,

I know you love your movies, after a hard days work.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Lyfer
That a fvcking a sweet setup! Congrats! :beer:


One question, can your projector display HD telvision?

Yes, it can. It has an HDMI in, as well as a DVI and takes all forms of interlaced component in, up to 1080i. I donn't have HDTV cable, though. Not home enough to justify the expense. DVDs make me happy for now.

 

[raptor13]

Out of curiosity, how long is your projector throw to get that size picture? And how did you decide on the 4805? Did you check out others or was it mainly based on performance per dollar? The 4805 is supposed to be a winner there.

As you can tell, I'm interested in your projector. Tell me everything.

 

[z0mb13]

so are u neffing from your couch now?

 

[mwtgg]

Wow, nice setup. I love it.

 

[BooGiMaN]

whats a HTPC and what is it used for...

 

[Wahsapa]

i hope you have insurance because it looks like that sprinkle head is gonna screw your projector

 

[BooGiMaN]

whats a HTPC and what is it used for...

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
whats a HTPC and what is it used for...

Thanks for the compliments, guys. This is my Money Pit; but it makes me happy.

HTPC = Home Theater PC

99% of the time it's used to take the place of a CD player and a DVD player. I am just using it for CD player purposes right now.

I go Digitial Coaxial out for audio and S-video from video card to Svideo from the HTPC to the receiver. 320KB/s MP3s are identical to CDs.

I have only 4 movies on my HD; but that's OK b/c I have a DVD player to watch movies on.

 

[slycat]

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
whats a HTPC and what is it used for...

home theater personal computer...name itself tells u what its for.