Home Theater Poll

[pennylane]

What is your display type?
Samsung CRT (but display calibrated with Digital Video Essentials)

What is your display size?
27"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?
4:3

What most closely matches your display resolution?
1080i (I had to get into the service menu to do that)

What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub


Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)
Not right now but I'd like to in the future.


What is your system used for?
When I use it: 50% music, 20% movies, 15% games, 15% TV
When roommate uses it r friends come over: 50% TV, 50% games (*sigh*)


What do you enjoy more?
I can watch either at home or in a movie theater. Biggest thing for me is closed lights, good video, good sound. I'd prefer at home. It's more comfortable and CAN look and sound better.

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?
It's ridiculous because I only spent $200 on the TV (and it's 1080i!)
I've spent ~$2000 on audio gear
So about 10:1 audio


How much did you spend total?
$2000-2500 (several summers of saving)


How is your placement?
Rears and fronts are equally far. Rule of thirds is followed. Main tweeters are at ear height. Rears are 2 feet higher and farther apart width-wise. Everything calibrated with DVE and Radio Shack SPL meter. I haven't had time or money to add room treatments but I'd like to.


What kind of room is it in?
Living room to my college apartment.


How did you pick out your components?
Forums (avsforum)

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?
For sure. The Beatles Love DVD-A sounds amazing!
It's been hard to put this together on a college student's budget but it's definitely been worth it.

 

[EngenZerO]

What is your display type?

Sony KDF-E50A10

What is your display size?

50 inch

What is the aspect ratio of your display?

16.9

What most closely matches your display resolution?

720p/1080i

What is your sound system like?

Harmon Kardon AVR 430 with Ascend Acoustics 5 speaker set up 1 CMT-340 and 4 CNM-170 and SVS 25-31 PCi (tuned to 22Hz)

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)

No

What is your system used for?

HD-DVD (Microsoft HD-DVD Player)/Blu-Ray(Sony Playstation 3), Video Games (360, PS3, Wii), and Comcast HD Cable

What do you enjoy more?

Tie between all 3

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?

~4K on video (TV, 360 and HD-DVD Player, PS3) and ~3K on Sound and 500 on cables...

How much did you spend total?

~8K

How is your placement?

In my apartment... following dolby guidelines and tuned with rat shack meter...

What kind of room is it in?

living room

How did you pick out your components?

research and demos...

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?

most def...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: fanerman91
What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub

Is that X-sub enough for you? Wha'ts your room size like?

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91
What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub

Is that X-sub enough for you? Wha'ts your room size like?

The X-sub is in transit, I'll let you know when I get it. My room is about 13'x17'. I decided to get a smaller sub because I live in an apartment building and I don't want to bother the neighbors tooooo much.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91
What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub

Is that X-sub enough for you? Wha'ts your room size like?

The X-sub is in transit, I'll let you know when I get it. My room is about 13'x17'. I decided to get a smaller sub because I live in an apartment building and I don't want to bother the neighbors tooooo much.

Luckily being above a bar I can pretty much do whatever I want in our apartment

Another AT member I was talking with just got an SVS PC+ model that I found for him used and he had to give it to his sister due to complaints from fellow apartment members

 

[wyvrn]

What is your display type?
Sharp DLP Projector

What is your display size?
112"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?
16:9

What most closely matches your display resolution?
480P

What is your sound system like?

Receiver: Onkyo receiver
Main Speakers: POLK
Surrounds: RCA Linaeum bookshelf
Sub: JBL


Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)
No


What is your system used for?
90% movies, 10% video games, occasionally music since its in home theatre room


What do you enjoy more?
movies at home so i can relax and enjoy with family, the sound and picture are just as good

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?
3:2 audio -- the projector was a great deal at Costco, the rest really went into nice audio components. Sound is everything in a movie.

How much did you spend total?
about $1800 -- it would have been a lot more, but I got everything on sale and some of it at 1/2 price sales


How is your placement?
Basic 5.1. All speakers are equally spaced based on dimensions of the room, which is 16' by 12'.


What kind of room is it in?
Dedicated home theatre built when my house was 2 years ago, pre-wired for 5.1


How did you pick out your components?
Research and listening in store

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?
Yes. The sound system is really perfect for the room, and the projector does well with movies. The picture is sharp and takes up about 2/3 of a wall. People really enjoy it when they come over, and for action movies, it is a really great experience.

 

[pennylane]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91
What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub

Is that X-sub enough for you? Wha'ts your room size like?

The X-sub is in transit, I'll let you know when I get it. My room is about 13'x17'. I decided to get a smaller sub because I live in an apartment building and I don't want to bother the neighbors tooooo much.

Luckily being above a bar I can pretty much do whatever I want in our apartment

Another AT member I was talking with just got an SVS PC+ model that I found for him used and he had to give it to his sister due to complaints from fellow apartment members

Yeah it's definitely a little disappointing. Especially since I saw the Hsu STF-2 for $80 off. But I think once I hear the X-Sub in action I'll be happy. I listen to music mostly anyway. Besides, the louder the sub gets, the more guilty I'll feel. I want to get the sub now before winter break so I have time to play around with it before I leave, but mostly so right when I come back to school after winter break, I can start messing with it right away. I'll definitely give you my impressions. At least my initial ones.

 

[jimbob200521]

What is your display type?

DLP Projector

What is your display size?

~100"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?

16:9

What most closely matches your display resolution?

480p

What is your sound system like?

5.2

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)

Nope

What is your system used for?

Mostly just hooked up to my PC anymore, but I still try to watch a movie or two on it. I need to move out so I can turn it up again!!!

What do you enjoy more?

Watching a movie on my own system for sure.

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?

I don't know, I never really sat down and figured it out.

How much did you spend total?

Probably close to $6,000.

How is your placement?

Cramped right now, I'm kinda living where I'm able to until I get enough money to get my own place.

What kind of room is it in?

Bedroom

How did you pick out your components?

Researched most of them, the rest I got off of friends who did the same.

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?

Right now no, I can barely turn it up. The people I'm living with sleep weird hours, so I'm kinda screwed on that right now.

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[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: fanerman91
What is your sound system like?
Sources: Onkyo DV-CP802 (SA-CD/DVD-A/everything player), xbox media center (mp3/flac/divx/xvid/everything streamer)
Receiver: Harman Kardan AVR-330
Amp: Crown XLS-402A DJ Pro Amp (only used for mains)
Main Speakers: Polk LSi9's
Surrounds: Onix ELT LRS (they were only $100!... they match the fronts okay-ish)
Sub: Onix X-Sub

Is that X-sub enough for you? Wha'ts your room size like?

The X-sub is in transit, I'll let you know when I get it. My room is about 13'x17'. I decided to get a smaller sub because I live in an apartment building and I don't want to bother the neighbors tooooo much.

Luckily being above a bar I can pretty much do whatever I want in our apartment

Another AT member I was talking with just got an SVS PC+ model that I found for him used and he had to give it to his sister due to complaints from fellow apartment members

Yeah it's definitely a little disappointing. Especially since I saw the Hsu STF-2 for $80 off. But I think once I hear the X-Sub in action I'll be happy. I listen to music mostly anyway. Besides, the louder the sub gets, the more guilty I'll feel. I want to get the sub now before winter break so I have time to play around with it before I leave, but mostly so right when I come back to school after winter break, I can start messing with it right away. I'll definitely give you my impressions. At least my initial ones.

:thumbsup:

That 20% of HSU deal makes them pretty tempting

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: jimbob200521
Right now no, I can barely turn it up. The people I'm living with sleep weird hours, so I'm kinda screwed on that right now.

bummer

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

How do people spend so little? LoL. My LCD panel alone is $3800 + tax (Sony XBR2 46") and my receiver is close to $1000 with just the front 2 B&W speakers adding another $1000

I don't understand.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
How do people spend so little? LoL. My LCD panel alone is $3800 + tax (Sony XBR2 46") and my receiver is close to $1000 with just the front 2 B&W speakers adding another $1000

I don't understand.

Onkyo HTIB + a decently sized LCD or 480p front projector and you get be in business for under $1k

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1955978&enterthread=y
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1972180&enterthread=y

 

[Raduque]

I will gladly participate in YOyoYOhowsDAjello's Really Really Long Poll(tm)

What is your display type?
RCA rpCRT HDTV

What is your display size?
52"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?
16:9

What most closely matches your display resolution?
1080i

What is your sound system like?
5.1
Onkyo HTiB

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)
No

What is your system used for?
Mainly games followed by DVDs, then TV shows, both SD and HD - No music; I have a nice stereo setup in my bedroom for music

What do you enjoy more?
Watching a movie on your own system

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?
$1200 on my TV, $200 on my audio :ashamed;

How much did you spend total?
$1500+ counting only my TV and HTiB

How is your placement?
OK to decent. I did play with my sub placement to find out where it sounds best

What kind of room is it in?
a long living room with the display and front/center/sub at one end, and my chair/surrounds at the other end - this might change to better utilize my couch, though

How did you pick out your components?
TV was an impulse purchase, researched my HTiB

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?
I think so, yea. Im ready to upgrade my display and front/centers, though. I've had them both for almost two years now

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

bump for a poll with decent options for the display

 

[Tiamat]

What is your display type?
Dell 2405

What is your display size?
24"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?
16:10

What most closely matches your display resolution?
1920x1200

What is your sound system like?
Stereo B&W 804s, ACI Meastro XL

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)
None

What is your system used for?
Music, games, movies.

What do you enjoy more?
Watching movie at home w/ "Free" booze and food.

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?
10:1 audio to video

How much did you spend total?
~10k

How is your placement?
2nd best acoustical location in terms of first reflections and room modes.

What kind of room is it in?
bedroom

How did you pick out your components?
research and extensive demo

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?
yes

 

[Need4Speed]

What is your display type?
Sony VPL-HS51A - ISF Calibrated

What is your display size?
92" Carada

What is the aspect ratio of your display?
16:9

What most closely matches your display resolution?
720p/1080i

What is your sound system like?
7.1 Ascend Acoustics (3x240 , 4x170)

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)
Bass shakers? NOT....Infinite Baffle Sub..flat to 10hz , 4x15 Ascendant Atlas drivers powered by EP1500

What is your system used for?
100% HD/DVD

How much did you spend total?
Don't recall

How is your placement?
excellent

What kind of room is it in?
dedicated theater

Room:
http://www.cyberfrogs.net/photo/index.p...house/mediaroom/current%20setup&page=1

Sub (construction and install):
http://www.cyberfrogs.net/photo/index.p...house/mediaroom/Infinite%20Baffle%20II

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

What is your display type?

Samsung DLP

What is your display size?

50"

What is the aspect ratio of your display?

16:9

What most closely matches your display resolution?

1080p

What is your sound system like?

5.1

Bass shakers / some kind of tactile sound? (subwoofer doesn't count)

No

What is your system used for?

Watching mostly HD programs/DVD

What do you enjoy more?

Definitely watching a movie on my own system...they don't serve martinis at the theater.

What was your spending ratio like for video vs. sound?

Close to 1:1

How much did you spend total?

Probably close to $5,000 total

How is your placement?

Display/speakers are in good position for listening/viewing movies

What kind of room is it in?

Familyroom

How did you pick out your components?

Did some demo-ing with research/advice

Did you / are you getting your money's worth?

Most definitely!

I'd just like to add that it seems like the used market is being flooded with old RPTVs and tube televisions. I guess the prices finally came down enough that people are starting to buy into HD on a large scale.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

I'd just like to add that it seems like the used market is being flooded with old RPTVs and tube televisions. I guess the prices finally came down enough that people are starting to buy into HD on a large scale.

yep :shiftyeyes;

 

[BornStar]

Why did you bump this thread?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BornStar18
Why did you bump this thread?

I was looking for another one I started a while ago and it was already archived. I saw this one and I figured why not

 

[BornStar]

Well, I've got a picture now (not completely current) so I guess I'll use this chance to post it.

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[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BornStar18
Well, I've got a picture now (not completely current) so I guess I'll use this chance to post it.

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What's in the cage?

 

[vi edit]

I'm surprised, but at the same time not, of the lack of 7.1 support. For most users it just seems like marketing and just adds additional clutter to most home theaters.

They simply don't have the space to fully take advantage of the added sound field.

 

[BornStar]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: BornStar18
Well, I've got a picture now (not completely current) so I guess I'll use this chance to post it.

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What's in the cage?

My puppy.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
I'm surprised, but at the same time not, of the lack of 7.1 support. For most users it just seems like marketing and just adds additional clutter to most home theaters.

They simply don't have the space to fully take advantage of the added sound field.

I had 5.1 when I started the thread and moved up to 7.1 since then. My room is long enough that it worked alright for me but I agree that a lot of people don't really have a room where 7.1 is worth it over 5.1