Audio Forum - Home Theater

B&K ref 20 pre amp
ATI 1505 Amp
Sony Vega 32' TV
Sony DVD 7700
Dynaudio 1.1 rear, 1.3 front, contour Center
Rel Sub
Straightwire Virtuoso Interconnects & speaker wire

I love the setup.

• Re: And what does your HT consist of?? bruce 17:19:23 4/06/99 (0)
  In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by roadkill on April 03, 1999 at 06:58:24:

  
  I would be very interested in what other amplifiers you auditioned with your dynaudio setup.

  I am in the process of adding dyn 1.1 for surrounds to contour 2.8
  main L&R.

  I still have to pick an amp to drive and was considering ATI 1505 or Parasound 1205.

  Bruce
  
  

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• Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Jack 22:48:31 3/22/99 (0)
  In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

  Denon AVR3200, Sony 46",Toshiba 3006,Sony SLV-775HF Sony DSS A4, Speakers all Legend Audio 2-8000,1-9000,2-BP500 1-1250 500w Sub.
  
  

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  • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Justin 23:33:04 3/20/99 (0)
    In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

    Television Mitsubishi CS-40809
    DVD Player Panasonic DVD-A310
    Amplifier Harman/Kardon PA5800
    Pre/Pro Sherwood Newcastle AVP-9080R
    Front Speakers Paradigm Monitor 3
    Rear Speakers Paradigm Mini Monitor
    Center Channel Paradigm CC-350
    Subwoofer Velodyne VA1012-XII
    Speaker Cable Mega Cable 14 ga. Flatwire
    Interconnects Monster Cable Standard
    Right Equipment Rack Lovan Affiniti Pro 4
    Left Equipment Rack Lovan Affiniti Pro 4
    Front Speaker Stands Lovan Affiniti SS II 2400
    Rear Speaker Stands Lovan Affiniti SS II 2900

    
    
    

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    • brownie 8 mm movie projector dy/dx 10:51:55 3/13/99 (1)
      In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

      which I use to view movies made in the late 1950's at our home in NH and in Ulverston (home of Stanley Laurel) England. The color is superb, much better than anything I've seen on video. I usually play a nice $5 cd of Barber's works, but I can't say why, it just happens. There's nothing better yet than light through film...

      I don't think a helicopter chase/explosion would be an improvement. More sex would be nice...
      
      

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      • wind-up camera? petew 10:55:57 3/13/99 (0)
        In Reply to: brownie 8 mm movie projector posted by dy/dx on March 13, 1999 at 10:51:55:

        yes, and the camera used was a wind-up clockwork model because we moved to England and weren't sure about their electricity. Love that rain.
        
        

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      • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Audiophilander 08:41:19 3/09/99 (1)
        In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

        My HT system is basicly composed of a 46" SONY rear screen (top of the line in it's size about 6 or 7 years ago). I don't have surround set-up at present due to the fact that I'm currently running 4 Ohm speakers off of my surround receiver [i.e. a 10 year old Pioneer Dolby Surround model with "amateur" logic ;-)]. Once I get my high performance stereo in place I'll consider upgrading my HT environment. Considering the ongoing introduction of HDTV and unresolved issue of which competing sound format will dominate (DTS & SDDS), I'm content to wait.

        I also have a Panasonic/Prism LX1000 LD/CD Player (also top of the line in it's day), and a recently acquired Pioneer D404 DVD Player (I waited on DVD until I was satisfied most of the bugs were worked out of the system). BTW, as you can see I definitely do not suffer from early-adopteritis. (grin)

        AuPh
        
        

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        • PS: Correction --- I meant my Pioneer DV414 DVD Player. Sorry 'bout that. (nt) Audiophilander 09:27:15 3/09/99 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Audiophilander on March 09, 1999 at 08:41:19:

          (nt)
          
          

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        • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? John Hendry 02:21:32 3/09/99 (0)
          In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

          Mits 40-809 40in set (Built in short wall of small 12x17 sound room)
          Toshiba SD-3108 DVD player
          Alantic Technology THX-350 speaker system w/duel subs
          Harmon Kardon AVP-2(Fosgate4) & AVR-75 AC3 reciever w/QSC amps(for now)
          Kimber speaker cables
          AA DST powered digital cables
          Audioquest (Silver) Video1 video cables(3)
          Furman IT1220 Balanced Isolation transformer
          All systems run on balanced A/C Sound system is DEAD QUIET at full vol. Mr Karma Alarm system
          
          
          

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          • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Jay 07:02:33 3/08/99 (0)
            In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

            So far:

            Parasound P/SP 1500 DPL preamp
            Parasound P/DD 1500 DD decoder
            Parasound HCA-1203A 3-channel amp (L,R,C)
            Parsound HCA-750A stereo amp (LS,RS)

            Other sources
            Denon DCD-2560 CD player
            HK Citation 23 tuner
            Onkyo TA-2700 tape deck

            Speakers:
            Snell E.5's
            M&K V-125 powered sub
            my old JBL L-1 bookshelf surrounds

            Soon to come:
            DVD player, most likely a Panasonic A-120
            TV; Most likely a Sony KV-20V80 with the S-video
            Snell CR.1 center channel

            Jay
            
            

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            • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? DaveG 10:30:31 3/07/99 (5)
              In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

              "Screen"
              Sony KV32XBR100

              Main processing:
              Yamaha DSP-A1

              Subwoofer gear:
              Crown DC300A Series II
              Orban 672A SemiParametric EQ
              Aura Bass Shakers (not hooked up yet, 1-2 weeks)

              Speakers:
              M&K 100S ( L/C/R)
              M&K 85 ( L&R surround )
              HSU Research HWR10V (2) (Subwoofers)

              Other:
              Panamax Max1000+ (surge/conditioner)
              Salamander rack
              Thorens TD145MkII (turnatable)
              Urei 535 (graphic EQ)

              Sources:
              Pioneer DV-05 (DVD)
              Pioneer CLD-505 (LDP)
              JVC SVHS 9500 (VCR)

              Coming soon:
              dbx 120XP (Subharmonic synthesizer)
              Aura Bass Shakers ( bought, but not hooked up yet)
              dbx 3bx (dynamic range enhancer)
              
              

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              • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? mtrycrafts 23:24:07 3/08/99 (4)
                In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by DaveG on March 07, 1999 at 10:30:31:

                Did you figure out how you will hook up the Dynamic enhancer? Is that on only two channels? What will you do with the other channels? Same with the other dbx stuff.
                
                
                

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                • dbx stuff DaveG 15:39:25 3/09/99 (1)
                  In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by mtrycrafts on March 08, 1999 at 23:24:07:

                  The subharmonic synth is easy, since it's not "volume sensitive" like the dynamic range enhancers. As for the latter, I have two choices: (1) use four channels on the L/C/R plus LFE, post volume control, and adjust the trigger level for each volume, or (2) find a place to modify the DSP-A1 to get 6 outputs after the DD/DTS decoding and then go back in using the 6 inputs ( usually for external decoder ).

                  DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD SUGGESTION FOR WHERE I CAN GET THIS MOD DONE ???
                  I'm in NYC.
                  
                  

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                  • Re: dbx stuff mtrycrafts 10:18:18 3/10/99 (0)
                    In Reply to: dbx stuff posted by DaveG on March 09, 1999 at 15:39:25:

                    You may want to contact an outfit called, MTB or something, that modified/s LD players to add AC3 and DTS outs. Perhaps they have an answer or a direction for you to go. Unfortunately I have no more info. perhaps someone else knows of this outfit better.
                    
                    
                    

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                  • Question: And what does your HT consist of??? Audiophilander 08:17:23 3/09/99 (1)
                    In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by mtrycrafts on March 08, 1999 at 23:24:07:

                    Inquiring minds want to know!

                    AuPh
                    
                    

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                    • Re: Question: And what does your HT consist of??? mtrycrafts 13:56:46 3/09/99 (0)
                      In Reply to: Question: And what does your HT consist of??? posted by Audiophilander on March 09, 1999 at 08:17:23:

                      I know but I doon't like to disclose that info. I do have a large screen as I slipped above, 100" wide and front projection, line doubled.
                      
                      
                      

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                  • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Clayton Oxendine 10:11:09 3/07/99 (2)
                    In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

                    TV: Pioneer 60" RPTV (the one with the weird 16*10 ratio screen)

                    Receiver: H/K AVR 80 II (will be using Monarchy 2 ch amp at weeks end on fronts)

                    Outboard DD decoder: H/K ADP 303 (hooked directly to amps, which means no remote volume control with DD, but a big improvement in sound[ also have the 80II pre-amp section going through the ADP 303 imput])

                    Speakers: DIY Dynaudio's for L/R/C. Atlantic Technology 250.1's fronts for the surrounds. AT 262 sub.

                    General Instruments 650i C-band receiver with 10' dish.

                    Toshbia 2006 DVD. (Used for CD transport also)

                    Toshbia M752 6-head VCR:

                    Newpoint Theater Director PLC:

                    MiTerminator 2 interconnects and Terminator 3 speaker cables.

                    Clayton
                    
                    
                    

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                    • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? DJR 11:25:23 3/07/99 (1)
                      In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Clayton Oxendine on March 07, 1999 at 10:11:09:

                      The first time i posted here about placement in my 12x20 room you were the first to respond Clayton. In case I didn't mention it at the time it was to place my Pioneer receiver and combo Bose,KLH speakers! Since that time (in January I think) here's what I've got:

                      Acurus Act3 pre
                      Acurus 5x125 amp
                      Atlantic Tech 350thx
                      Pioneer DV414
                      Tara Prism 33i cables
                      Radio Shack gold 12 guage speaker runs
                      Huge reduction in 401K

                      
                      Am now contemplating upgrading my Zenith 32" to rear projection, ruled out front projection due to smoking. Although after altering my Zenith with the Video Essentials (with much confusion) it looks like a new set.
                      
                      
                      

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                      • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Clayton Oxendine 16:06:05 3/07/99 (0)
                        In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by DJR on March 07, 1999 at 11:25:23:

                        Boy, have you upgraded. You have areal nice setup. I can see the reduction in the 401K. But, you know what, if you don't live to cash in the 401, what good was it. I would not worry about the TV right now. Not a good time to be buying one. I am going to wait till mine bites the dust and by then HDTV should be down in cost and more available, although I have a CBS local broadcasting primetime right now along with PBS. But I am not going to lay down that kind of money on a first generation HDTV.

                        Clayton
                        
                        

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                      • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? Rod M 08:07:19 3/07/99 (0)
                        In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

                        My primary consideration was actually 2 channel that could be easily integrated into HT as I have I don't have the luxury of a separate music room. Anyway, here goes:

                        Marantz AV-550 pre-amp, nice cheap processor w/wonderful remote connected to a VTL 2.5 via processor loop.

                        Belles 150A 3 channel on fronts

                        Marantz 2270, old 1975 vintage receiver, using amps only to drive rears. This will change next week as I'll be upgrading the 2 channel amp for the mains and moving the Belles to center/rear duties.

                        Vandersteen 3As, 2-2W subs, VCC and VSMs

                        Toshiba 32" TV, excellent cheap TV that I might upgrade when the LCD HDTVs get cheap, geez I'm cheap ;)

                        JVC SVHS and Sony VCRs, no DVD yet. I'm primarily a renter so I've resisted that acquisition thus far, maybe this year when the local Hollywood video expends their DVD rental selections.

                        
                        
                        

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                        • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? JohnE 07:23:19 3/06/99 (1)
                          In Reply to: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by Curious:) on March 06, 1999 at 05:28:53:

                          OK Mike, I just finished building the HT a few months ago, so I can talk about this one.
                          The following are built into a wall with plenty of access behind. Toshiba H95-61" RPTV, Studio 80 mains, Paradigm in-walls for front effects, Paradigm CC-450, and two Velodyne HGS-10 subs. The platform, and speaker boxes were made with 1" MDF, left open in the back. The equipment rack, also 1" MDF, was built into a wall around the corner from the TV, so as not to distract from the screen. It holds a Yamaha DSP-A1, JVC SHiFI VCR, Yam S700 DVD, and NAD seperates for audio in another room. Rear speakers are also Studio 80's. Everything is controlled by a Philips Pronto(just got) with a RS ir extender. Lights (sconces and wall washes) and fan are also remote controlled. The speaker wires for the rears and the audio are run under the house, and inside the walls, then terminated to Niles speaker plates. A seperate line was run to a 35" Mits. TV in the family room for viewing on a smaller scale. The room is approx. 18x14x10, dedicated to HT. The walls are painted dark burgandy, with custom milled white crown mouldings and baseboards. A black leather, U shaped couch and ottomans can seat eight to ten. All art work and odds and ends are movie themed.
                          Building this room and system brought me back into the audio side again, and upgrading that part is my next project. Funny thing though Mike, I had alot more fun building the HT, then I've had using it.

                          Nurse, more meds please,
                          John
                          
                          

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                          • Re: And what does your HT consist of?? MiKe 05:49:22 3/07/99 (0)
                            In Reply to: Re: And what does your HT consist of?? posted by JohnE on March 06, 1999 at 07:23:19:

                            WOW nice setup there John. I plan sometime in the future to set up a dedicated room also(gota talk the wife into it first). Sounds like you did an excelent job of yours. How do you like the Philips Pronto?
                            My system consists of:
                            B&W cdm7se's mains
                            B&W cc6 center
                            B&W 601's rear
                            B&W asw2000 sub
                            Yamaha vx v992
                            Yamaha cdc 665
                            Toshiba 30" tv
                            Toshiba 2107 dvd
                            Toshiba m650 vcr
                            Dish network #4500 sat system

                            All in all i'm pretty satisfied with my system but I plan to upgrade to seperates. I have been looking at the Bryston 9bst or the 3bst-5st combo.
                            I will start with the amp and by the time I get ready for the pre maybe DTS titles will be more availible. I'm still not sold if DTS is worth it but I have to admit I havn't heard it yet

                            MiKe
                            
                            

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