vlad

mmmm, NHT 3.3's he wins on the stereo sound hands down....

I might still be able to put up a fight in the theater department. If he upgrades to VT-3's I'm dead...

brilon

Is this an NHT contest between ya`ll

Y2k_Jags

Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-26TX
Dvd Player: Sony DVP-300 & Pioneer DV-C302D
VCR: Panasonic PV-S9670
TV: Sony KV27V26
Center Channel Speaker: Optimus ProCS5
Rear Channel Speakers: Optimus Pro LX10
Front Channel Speakers: Optimus Pro LX10
Sub-woofers: Acoustic Research S12HO &
Infinity Systems HPS-500

One day I'll replace my tv. I am tired sitting over 20 ft from it.

SS

Oh what the hell..
Vidikron front projector w/10ft remote screen
Dwin dl1 line doubler
Lexicon DC1 DD DTS THx processor
B&W 802 mains
B&W FCM center
Snell surround sides
B&W 805 rears
M&K 350THX sub
3 belles amps
2 denon amps
Toshiba SD3108 DVD
RCA DSS
Tributaries interconnects
Much of the equipemtn was purchased on line as used or demo. Otherwise i couldnever afford it. I build this system over a 10 year span. I would like to upgrade the amps and processor someday.

electronix_kid

Mitsubishi 36" Direct View TV
Toshiba 2109 DVD Player
Kenwood VR407 Reciever
JVC S-VHS VCR
Luxman Amp (to power the passive sub)

Paradigm Titan Mains (HT)
JBL Monitors (Music)
Yamaha center channel
JBL Surrounds
AudioResearch passive Subwoofer

Denon CD Player

(all Video components hooked up VIA Svideo)

dp20957

MAIN ROOM
CD - Adcom GCD 700
Phono- Denon DP 23F
Main Speakers - Snell Type E/2
Center - Polk
Rear Surrounds - Optimus 77 (don't laugh)
Sub - Klipch KSW 10
T.V. - Hitachi CU 4601k - 46" RP
LaserDisc - McIntosh - MLD 7020
DVD - Panasonic A 100
Headphones - Beyer DT 990
Receiver - Yamaha 2095
VCR - Panasonic PV 4651

SECONDARY SYSTEM

Receiver - Technics SA-EX 510
Main Speakers - Pinnacle AC 500
Center - Pinnacle AC 500
Surrounds - JBL CM 52
Sub - Pinnacle Digital 150
VCR - Panasonic PV 4862
Laserdisc - Magnavox CDV 474
(can't believe these last 2 are still
alive and well)
TV - JVC 26" AV 2637S

Sdallnct

Hey I got a question about all these great systems:

I still faily new to the HT game, but comfortable with audio overall. When researching and talking to folks, about 90% mentioned that it was important that your main speakers and cc were the same brand. This according to them, meant the front speakers had the same general tone, effeciency and thus would work seamless.

However, in may of these very awesome systems mentioned, folks are using a different cc then mains. Was I told wrong? Or is it like general high end audio, what is important is that YOU (the owner) likes the sound? Just curious and trying to learn

Lush

SS:

That's a nice system! I too occasionally buy used gear. It's a great way to score high-end stuff at entry-level prices. And most of the time, when you're dealing with high-end gear, the previous owner took good care of it.

I really don't want to start a fire here or offend you in any way, but would you consider using a separate transport for cds? Your system is definitely good enough to reveal the differences in transports. I had the Toshiba 2108 and didn't like it and I thought the bass was thick, and sluggish.

Iron Chef

^^^^bumplestiltskin^^^^

Illinois Enema Bandit

Receiver: Denon AVR-3300
DVD: Sony DVP-S530D
CD: Yamaha CDC-735
mains: Polk Monitor 10
center: Polk CS-350LS
rears: Polk f/x500i
sub: Polk PSW-350
TV: Toshiba 32"
VCR: RCA HiFi Stereo something or other
Turntable (ha, remember those?): some Bang & Olufsen relic
Cassette: Sony
Cables: assorted Monster and standard

[Edited by Dr. Dank on 03-30-01 at 06:39 AM]

Kevman5002

ok nothing great but i'm working on it. Plus i'm a freshman college student just getting started.

Reciever: JVC RX - 8000V (msrp: $440, paid: $268.89)
DVD: JVC XV-523 (msrp: $220, paid: $200 sadly no big savings)
center: JBL S-Center(msrp: 299.99, paid: 186.88)
other speakers belong to room mate.
TV: 27" Zenith, nothing great.
Next purchase: HSU VTF-2.
future: JBL S38 mains and if money allows the same for surrounds otherwise S26's.
Not the best stuff, but i've saved some mad cash just searching the net.

BobDole42

ok, here goes:
Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-07TX
Mains: Paradigm Reference Studio 60s
Center: Paradigm Referecne CC 450
Rears: Paradigm Monitor 3s
CD: Sony 555ES (2-300 disc) manages by Escient Tunebase 100
TV: Sony XBR-400
DVD: Sony DVP-S7000
TiVo
Phillips Pronto

interconnects and wires are Monster Silver, Tributaries, MIT, etc.


I'm just a Sophomore in college, so I still have a long way to go

lerroy

Heres my first system

Amp - Tecnics 940 100 watss pc
DVD - Sony 366 Muli regined
Vcr - Panasonic fj690
CD - Technics 5 disc pd667
Tv - New giga range 79cm Pansonic widescreen (kick ass TV)

Fronts - JBL towers 200 watss
Centre - Technics cs770 200 watts
Backs - Technics cs 770 130 watts
Sub - Technics SB50 THX approved heartstopper


thats about it i think its pretty goo i have it set ou very nicely and it all works pretty well together
by the way i only have all the technics and panasonic gear cause my family works for them

twikoff

13 inch sony black and white tv with a brand new set of rabbit ears
refurbished beta player. considering updating to one of them new vcrs.. dont see the point in that deeveedee stuff, its just a passing fade anyways
for the extra quality sound, I have it all hooked to my 8 track player and out to my sweet hifi speakers
aint got no remote, but we have a broomstick handle we use for that (if the wife aint around)

knit-witt

I'm not in the same league as some of the earlier posters to this thread, but I'll play along for kicks.

TV: Toshiba TW56X81 16:9 HDTV Ready
Receiver: Yamaha RXV-995 DD/DTS
DVD: Toshiba SD-5109 Progressive Scan
CD: Yamaha 795 5 disk changer
DAC: Audio Alchemey V1.1
VCR: JVC Hi Fi
Tape Deck: TEAC
LD Player: Sony (old hand-me down)
Speakers: Boston Acoustics Compact Reference Series
Fronts: CR9s
Surrounds: CR6s
Center: CR2
Sub: Boston Acoustics VR500
Line Conditioner: Optimus Home Theater Power Center
Cables: Monster, Acoustic Research, RS Gold, & Sound King 12 ga. speaker cable

Someday, I plan to set up a front projection system in the basement, but for now I have a pretty decent home theater experience when I fire my system up.

[Edited by knit-witt on 04-02-01 at 08:25 AM]

Jagwoods

Enter me in the college student league.

Receiver: Onkyo 787
VCR: JVC HR-S3800U
DVD: JVC XV-523
TV: JVC AV-27D201
CD Changer: Sony CDP-CX235
Single CD: JVC XL-V400 (ancient)
Turntable: Impro PE3040? (for some good ole Jazz)
Game systems: Dreamcast and N64 (both collecting dust)
Power Center: Monster HTS2500 (highly recommended)
Fronts: Polk 800i's
Center: Polk 400i
Rears: Polk R10's
Sub: not yet, but thinking about Velodyne CT-120 or Sunfire True Sub Jr. Any opinions?

I think it's a pretty good starting system. I still live with my parents at home, so it's all in my room. I can't wait to move out and have a dedicated HT room.

stevevt

I just set up surround speakers in my bedroom a few days ago. It's working out pretty well.

Toshiba 6109c dvd player / dd&dts receiver combo
Sharp 27" tv
NAD CD5000 cd player
Marantz VCR
Mirage 460 main speakers
PSB Alpha A/V surround speakers

I've talked about my main system in a bunch of other threads.

dvdjoy

- Toshiba TW40X81 HD-ready RPTV
- RCA DTC100 HDTV receiver
- Toshiba SD6200 progressive scan DVD player
- Apex AD703 region-free DVD player
- Kenwood VR-407 DD/DTS receiver (Onkyo 595 soon)
- JVC 4800 SVHS VCR
- Infinity RS3 main & surround speakers
- Infinity CC3 center speaker
- Infinity BU120 subwoofer

uvadvd

Here is my system:

Receiver: Denon AVR-2800
CD Player: Denon DCM-370
DVD Player: Toshiba SD3109
VCR: Sony SLV679HF (?)
TV: Sony KV27S42 27 inch TV

Speakers
Fronts: Paradigm Monitor 9s
Center: Paradigm CC-350
Rears: Paradigm Titans
Subwoofer: Infinity BU-120
Wires: Some Monster, Tributaries, and Radio Shack

tightwad

jvc tv
jvc vcr
jvc cd
jvc dvd
jvc receiver
jvc mains
jvc surrounds
jvc center
jvc subwoofer
acoustic research subwoofer
pioneer cd
hughs sattelite receiver
sony cassette deck
some custom made interconnects

exm

Okay, here's mine:
- Lexicon DC-1 V4.0 THX Ultra DD EX/DTS ES processor
- Lexicon LDD1 AC3 RF Demodulator
- Two Marantz MA-700 THX Ultra mono amplifiers (fronts)
- Five Marantz MA-500 THX Ultra mono amplifiers (other channels)
- Toshiba SD2200 DVD-Player
- Pioneer CLD-925 LD-Player
- Marantz DD-82 DCC-Player
- Marantz SR-62 Tuner
- JVC SR-8200 S-VHS VCR
- Philips 55PP9501 55" (140 cm) Projection Television
- Rel Stentor subwoofer
- Kef Reference Model Two Fronts
- Kef Reference Model 100 Center
- Kef Reference Model 70S Side (soon to be replaced for full-range Kef's)
- Kef Q10 Rears
- Monster Cable everywhere (Audio, Video, Digital, Speakers)!

collindavis

I am a poor college student, with the most jury-rigged situation ya'll have ever seen...

TV: 19" Wal-Mart!

Receivers: Sony STR-DE335, Sony LBT G2000, and a huge Supersonic from the 60's that puts out ungodly power

Speakers:
Mains - Allegro(by Zenith)3000's,
Centers: (2) Sony no-names,
Sub - KLH ASW10,
Rears: (2) Bose Interaudio 4000, and 4 other small Bose cubes...
Also, attached to the ceiling are 2 no-name Sony's

DVD: 12x DVD drive running from my computer straight to the T.V. (no S-Video, or Component)

VCR: no-Brand VCR with no tracking controls

It's a whole lot of wires, but it can beat the hell out of all of the other guys at my school for sheer power and volume

roark1138

*drool*

My system is nothing compared to most of the systems here, but I enjoy mine quite a bit. :>

TV: Sony 27" Trinitron
DVD: Toshiba 1600
Receiver: Denon AVR-1801
Speakers (main and surround): NHT SuperOnes
Speakers (center): NHT SuperCenter