Finished my Home Theater Setup..... Whatcha think?

[frankgomez75]

Finally got around to completing my living room home theater.
Whatha guys think? Its my first home theater setup. I did everything myself.

Here are the specs:

**50" HDTV DLP RCA Scenium**
Uses the HD2+ chip from Texas Instrument
HDMI input
1280x720 native resolution (720P)
Supports: 480P, 1080i and 720p

Custom Modded Xbox
Modded with Xecuter 3 modchip
X3LCD face cover
Blue LEDs
250GB HD with about 90 xbox games
Runs Xbox Media Center
Emulators: NES, SNES, Turbografx16, Sega Genesis Atari, etc.....

Monster Power
Reference PowerCenter HTS3500 MKII
Clean Power Stage 3 Filtering

Harmon Kardon AVR225
5.1
DTS
Dolby Digital

Polk Audio RM6005 Satellite speakers
5 Speakers
These are ceiling and wall mounted

Polk Audio PSW650 Subwoofer
Dual 10" subs
High current power amplifier
165 Watts Continuous, 250 Watts Dynamic
Subwoofer volume control, variable crossover control and phase switch allow you to optimize performance to match your audio system, room acoustics, and program material
Auto on/off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. When no signal is present, the amplifier turns off within 15 minutes
Unfiltered LFE input for use with low pass filtered subwoofer output jacks
Speaker and line level inputs
80Hz High-pass filter on both line level and speaker level outputs

Custom Built Home Theater PC
DFI nF4 Ultra-D
AMD64 3200+ 2.0Ghz (overclocked to 2.5Ghz) w/ Thermalright XP-120 Heatsink
2x512MB OCZ PC4000 Gold VX w/timings of 2-2-2-2 @ 250HTT Overclock @ 3.3volts
BFG 6800GT PCIe w/VGA Silencer and Dual DVI connected via HDMI to my 50" DLP
2X250GB 7200RPM SATA Maxtor HD's w/8MB Cache
BenQ 1620A 6X Dual Layer DVD Burner
16X Liteon DVD ROM
8 in 1 Card Reader
Antec True Control 550W PSU
Antec HTPC Case
Gyration Keyboard and Mouse Suite
Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse

Logitech Harmony H688 Remote
Controls:
TV
Xbox
Harmon Kardon Reciever
Digital Cable Boxes
Home Theater PC
Floor Stand Fan
2nd TV in Bedroom
DVD Player in Bedroom
Security Camera Television

Here is the Photo Gallery..... Home Theater Setup

 

[BCYL]

are u admitting to pirating Xbox games?

 

[jeffeh]

what a question to ask lol... amazing setup man

 

[tami]

very nice. wow.

 

[Reel]

Looks like a lot of fun. 2 questions. What are you using for time-shifting? Should I PM you my address for the Super Bowl party?

 

[jeffeh]

yeah so when do I come over and lock myself in your basement for 2387273 days!

 

[midwestfisherman]

Very Nice!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[MX2]

WOW! Nice job :thumbsup:

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Reel
Looks like a lot of fun. 2 questions. What are you using for time-shifting? Should I PM you my address for the Super Bowl party?

Thnx for the nice posts!


1) I use Snapstream Beyond TV 3.5 for my PVR software
For the front end I use Meedio

2) Superbowl? sure......

 

[Sphexi]

I saw RCA and started laughing, at least you went with the DLP model though, should've gotten one of the Samsungs

Otherwise very nice...are you using the PC for gaming though? I wouldn't think you'd need to OC it that much, might be better to run it at stock settings and put a quieter fan in there, up to you though.

 

[Ophir]

Nice, but the audio is lacking, especially the sub. Why not an SV sub?

 

[EvilYoda]

Congrats on the finished product!

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Sphexi
I saw RCA and started laughing, at least you went with the DLP model though, should've gotten one of the Samsungs

Otherwise very nice...are you using the PC for gaming though? I wouldn't think you'd need to OC it that much, might be better to run it at stock settings and put a quieter fan in there, up to you though.

Actually.... I paid $1900 for it so the Sammy couldn't compete at that price. Also, on the AVS Forums the RCA Scenium HD50LPW162 is very respected. It uses the HD2+ chip which many consider superior to the newer HD3 chips. Better contrast.

Originally posted by: Ophir
Nice, but the audio is lacking, especially the sub. Why not an SV sub?

I bought the sub about a year ago. At the time Soundstage and a couple other magazines gave it good reviews for my budget.... under $1000
I picked it up for $650. Sounds really good. I do plan on upgrading my satellites though.

 

[Sphexi]

Originally posted by: frankgomez75

Originally posted by: Sphexi
I saw RCA and started laughing, at least you went with the DLP model though, should've gotten one of the Samsungs

Otherwise very nice...are you using the PC for gaming though? I wouldn't think you'd need to OC it that much, might be better to run it at stock settings and put a quieter fan in there, up to you though.

Actually.... I paid $1900 for it so the Sammy couldn't compete at that price. Also, on the AVS Forums the RCA Scenium HD50LPW162 is very respected. It uses the HD2+ chip which many consider superior to the newer HD3 chips

I completely agree that the HD2+ chips are the best way to go, but I refuse to own anything made by RCA. I've sold their stuff for long enough to know that it's crap, Samsung has never let me down so I'll pay more for something from them. That specific model is probably the exception to the rule though, hopefully it'll work out well for ya.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Cool.

I have the HK AVR-325 and I'm very happy with it :thumbsup:

What's with all the power conditioning?

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Sphexi

Originally posted by: frankgomez75

Originally posted by: Sphexi
I saw RCA and started laughing, at least you went with the DLP model though, should've gotten one of the Samsungs

Otherwise very nice...are you using the PC for gaming though? I wouldn't think you'd need to OC it that much, might be better to run it at stock settings and put a quieter fan in there, up to you though.

Actually.... I paid $1900 for it so the Sammy couldn't compete at that price. Also, on the AVS Forums the RCA Scenium HD50LPW162 is very respected. It uses the HD2+ chip which many consider superior to the newer HD3 chips

I completely agree that the HD2+ chips are the best way to go, but I refuse to own anything made by RCA. I've sold their stuff for long enough to know that it's crap, Samsung has never let me down so I'll pay more for something from them. That specific model is probably the exception to the rule though, hopefully it'll work out well for ya.

Well, I did actually purchase the 4yr warranty for it..... covers everything including the bulb. But yeah, I was hesistant on purchasing it too. I was gonna get the Sammy but they wanted $2500. The sammy's do have thier problems too though. I researched for about a month before purchasing it and I knew the only way I was gonna buy the RCA was with an extended warranty.

RCA Total: $1900 + $400warranty = $2300
Sammy Total $2500 + $400 warranty = $2900

With the money I saved I bought the Monster Power Center to hook up all my components to for $350 and an DVI to HDMI cable for $100

 

[Fritzo]

LOL- It looks like you have too much stuff and too big of a TV in that room

 

[rsd]

Nice setup!

I have a somewhat similar set up. My audio doesn't compare (Onkyo 760 HTIB--but it was dirt cheap and sounds good), but I went with the Infocus 4805 projector, 92" pull down screen.

Also have a HTPC running windows media center 2k5, and a separate 1TB Raid 5 array server (storing about 170 DVDs right now and ~2500 mp3's). Have a separate 30" LCD 720p tv, and modded xbox too. Have it all running through a component switch box so I can control it all with a harmony remote. Works well and for the size of the room I have (12.5'x12.5'), fits perfectly

:thumbsup: for the HT stuff

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: frankgomez75

Originally posted by: Sphexi

Originally posted by: frankgomez75

Originally posted by: Sphexi
I saw RCA and started laughing, at least you went with the DLP model though, should've gotten one of the Samsungs

Otherwise very nice...are you using the PC for gaming though? I wouldn't think you'd need to OC it that much, might be better to run it at stock settings and put a quieter fan in there, up to you though.

Actually.... I paid $1900 for it so the Sammy couldn't compete at that price. Also, on the AVS Forums the RCA Scenium HD50LPW162 is very respected. It uses the HD2+ chip which many consider superior to the newer HD3 chips

I completely agree that the HD2+ chips are the best way to go, but I refuse to own anything made by RCA. I've sold their stuff for long enough to know that it's crap, Samsung has never let me down so I'll pay more for something from them. That specific model is probably the exception to the rule though, hopefully it'll work out well for ya.

Well, I did actually purchase the 4yr warranty for it..... covers everything including the bulb. But yeah, I was hesistant on purchasing it too. I was gonna get the Sammy but they wanted $2500. The sammy's do have thier problems too though. I researched for about a month before purchasing it and I knew the only way I was gonna buy the RCA was with an extended warranty.

RCA Total: $1900 + $400warranty = $2300
Sammy Total $2500 + $400 warranty = $2900

With the money I saved I bought the Monster Power Center to hook up all my components to for $350 and an DVI to HDMI cable for $100

Oh my

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
LOL- It looks like you have too much stuff and too big of a TV in that room

Well, the second cabinet is holding my Security Camera Surveillace System.
I work from home and like to monitor who is coming and going. I have been thinking about moving it.

But actually, its a 50" TV and I sit back between 9 to 10feet from the TV
Thats a pretty good ratio. For every foot the TV is its suggested you sit back 2.5 times the size of your TV if its a 16:9 HDTV. For me thats 10.5 feet..... So I'm actually at the recommened viewing distance.

My living room is 16feet long and 12feet wide. Its an apt though.....

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: Ophir
Nice, but the audio is lacking, especially the sub. Why not an SV sub?

Love my SV Subwoofer. Pic of SV towering over Logitech sub.

 

[bob4432]

nice setup, in the pics, what is in the cardboard box? drives?

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Flashram

Originally posted by: Ophir
Nice, but the audio is lacking, especially the sub. Why not an SV sub?

Love my SV Subwoofer. Pic of SV towering over Logitech sub.

WOW.... now thats sexy

Originally posted by: bob4432
nice setup, in the pics, what is in the cardboard box? drives?

yea.... I'm selling 20 hard drives in the FS/FT forum...... check my sig

 

[Excelsior]

You admit to buying the monster power center and monster DVI cable? WTF?!@

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: Excelsior
You admit to buying the monster power center and monster DVI cable? WTF?!@

It was part of the deal. In order to get the DLP at that price.
Though everywhere I looked DVI to HDMI cables are really expensive.