Time to start researching the beginning of my future HT, starting with a 2ch setup

[jlee]

BTW, if you get a house with your buddy, be sure to get a joint bank account!

Might have to do that..at least 'till I'm no longer single, then I can buy a house with my girlfriend.

In all seriousness, I really appreciate the help - I'll keep researching stuff and see if I can find a relatively local place where I can audition some speakers. I may go straight to a 5.1 system if I end up in a house - will have to keep an eye on AVS123 b-stock.

 

[sdifox]

Heh yeah, sound is way off now - if I'm not using headphones (which I usually don't because I'm lazy ), the left rear surround speaker is almost right next to me. Doesn't help for finding who's shooting me...heh.

I found a great deal on a 3br house that I'm probably going to go look at with a buddy (who's also looking to move), so I may have a specific room layout for a semi-long-term setup.

I have been occupying a 300 sq bedroom for my own use :biggrin:

may eventually be kicked out and move the whole thing into the basement

That I am not looking forwards to... Lots of heavy shit.

 

[Exterous]

Heh yeah, sound is way off now - if I'm not using headphones (which I usually don't because I'm lazy ), the left rear surround speaker is almost right next to me. Doesn't help for finding who's shooting me...heh.

The good news is that most receivers will let you adjust individual speaker distances to mitigate this. I know Onkyo, Denon, Marantz (Maybe Integra as well?) have automated speaker calibration via Audyssey. I am not sure what others use

 

[Exterous]

may eventually be kicked out and move the whole thing into the basement

That I am not looking forwards to... Lots of heavy shit.

It gets worse too. I remember our first moves which were no big deal. We changed Apartments every 1-2 years. Now we have a house and have gotten house sized stuff for it (Sectional, bedroom set, another sofa etc....) It makes my back hurt just thinking about moving everything

 

[sdifox]

The good news is that most receivers will let you adjust individual speaker distances to mitigate this. I know Onkyo, Denon, Marantz (Maybe Integra as well?) have automated speaker calibration via Audyssey. I am not sure what others use

all receivers allow for individual speaker distance adjustment. Not all receivers have Audyssey though.

 

[kalrith]

all receivers allow for individual speaker distance adjustment. Not all receivers have Audyssey though.

This link will show which receivers have which Audyssey technology. For auto-room correction I would recommend MultEQ or MultEQ XT. I personally will go for a receiver with Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ as well, such as the Denon 2308.

 

[vshah]

Heh yeah, sound is way off now - if I'm not using headphones (which I usually don't because I'm lazy ), the left rear surround speaker is almost right next to me. Doesn't help for finding who's shooting me...heh.

I found a great deal on a 3br house that I'm probably going to go look at with a buddy (who's also looking to move), so I may have a specific room layout for a semi-long-term setup.

you mean 2BR, 1 home theater room, right? RIGHT?

 

[Exterous]

all receivers allow for individual speaker distance adjustment. Not all receivers have Audyssey though.

I figured there was some ancient/cheap reciever out there that someone would point out couldn't if I used an absolute

 

[jlee]

you mean 2BR, 1 home theater room, right? RIGHT?

Ooh 'tis an idea...

The good news is that most receivers will let you adjust individual speaker distances to mitigate this. I know Onkyo, Denon, Marantz (Maybe Integra as well?) have automated speaker calibration via Audyssey. I am not sure what others use

Heh if the speakers are in the right spot, yeah. If you look at the pictures above, notice how the TV is on the wall to the right of the computer - the speakers are oriented for the TV, not for the computer. If I'm sitting at the computer, all four speakers are to my right..

 

[vshah]

Ooh 'tis an idea...



Heh if the speakers are in the right spot, yeah. If you look at the pictures above, notice how the TV is on the wall to the right of the computer - the speakers are oriented for the TV, not for the computer. If I'm sitting at the computer, all four speakers are to my right..

just use headphones for gaming...so much more immersive anyway

 

[jlee]

just use headphones for gaming...so much more immersive anyway

I need good wired headphones - I have these and these, neither of which are too impressive. The Sennheisers pick up noise very easily..not sure if I have too much electrical crap in here or what.

 

[vshah]

I need good wired headphones - I have these and these, neither of which are too impressive. The Sennheisers pick up noise very easily..not sure if I have too much electrical crap in here or what.

i have the rs140 as well...they've never shown a hint of interference. have you tried a different power plug for the base station?


i got the sennheiser hd280 pro a few months back, and they have been awesome. no headset though, if that is important to you. also they are very neutral, so may show less bass than that gaming headset you have.

 

[vi edit]

Might have to do that..at least 'till I'm no longer single, then I can buy a house with my girlfriend.

In all seriousness, I really appreciate the help - I'll keep researching stuff and see if I can find a relatively local place where I can audition some speakers. I may go straight to a 5.1 system if I end up in a house - will have to keep an eye on AVS123 b-stock.

There's a set of Rocket 760's for $699 and a set of 450's for $399 in the b-stock today.

 

[mshan]

If you enjoy listening to music with headphones, this computer sound card might hold you over for a while till you get a full stero or multi-channel rig up and running: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f43/fs-asus-xonar-essence-stx-stock-470221/

Newegg Link: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132010

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

i got the sennheiser hd280 pro a few months back, and they have been awesome. no headset though, if that is important to you. also they are very neutral, so may show less bass than that gaming headset you have.

Nothing a coat hanger can't fix

They do make a headset version of the 280s, not that I think that spending $250 on HMD280s makes sense

 

[vshah]

Nothing a coat hanger can't fix

They do make a headset version of the 280s, not that I think that spending $250 on HMD280s makes sense

hahaha, awesome. i've just been using the mic in my old logitech webcam, which is surprisingly good. It helps that there's no noise in my room other than furious clicking and keystrokes

 

[kalrith]

hahaha, awesome. i've just been using the mic in my old logitech webcam, which is surprisingly good. It helps that there's no noise in my room other than furious fapping strokes

fixed

I use my HD280 Pro with a Logitech desktop mic. It's the same way with the room noise. My chinchilla used to be in the same room as my computer, and he could be heard loud and clear over the microphone

 

[vshah]

fixed

I use my HD280 Pro with a Logitech desktop mic. It's the same way with the room noise. My chinchilla used to be in the same room as my computer, and he could be heard loud and clear over the microphone

...we really don't want to hear what you do with your chinchilla