Category: Geeks r Us
Hi all,
Was wanting to see what kinds of home theater setups you all may have.
My setup is listed below.
TV: Westinghouse 42-inch 1080P HDTV
Computer: Custom build with the following
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 840 Processor 3.20 GHz
Installed memory (RAM): 8.00 GB (7.50 GB usable)
System type: 64-bit Operating System (Windows 7 pro)
HD bay 1, 500GB
HD Bay2: 1.5TB
HD bay 3: 500GB
Home theater system:
AV receiver: Denon AVRX1000 (Network ready, able to control through a web interface or iphone, both of which are accessible.)
Specks:
Output Wattage600 watts
cluding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The sophisticated video-switching system lets you choose from up to six HDMI inputs, and features 1080p and 3D pass-through. The AVR-X1000 also features a broad range of control options, including web control from a PC or Mac on your home network, as well as with your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. Its network functionality supports Internet radio services such as SiriusXM, Pandora, and Spotify as well as Apple's AirPlay technology that lets you stream music from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad or from iTunes on your PC or Mac.
AVR-X1000
•Audyssey Silver built in
•Fully discrete, Class A/B amplification for all 5 channels (80w x 5ch)
•Full network feature set with AirPlay, DLNA, Mobile App Control, Windows 8/RT compatibility, SiriusXm, Spotify and Pandora
The AVR-X1000 comes with Denon's Audyssey Silver package, which includes Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ.
Audyssey MultEQ XT calibrates the system for up to eight different seating positions, and it uses more and higher quality filters for better results, especially in the bass region (i.e. frequencies below 200Hz). As a result, bass is more impactful and is more evenly distributed throughout the room.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume senses the impending arrival of very loud sounds and automatically reduces the difference between normal and extra-loud programming. Additionally, Audyssey Dynamic EQ automatically adjusts subwoofer and surround speaker levels for maximum performance at any playback volume.
The Denon Setup Assistant simplifies installation and allows you to optimize the AVR-X1000 for your speaker setup.
Easy to Set Up and Easy to Use
Denon's AVR-X1000 5.1 Channel Network Home Theater Receiver is designed for quick, easy setup. An on-screen graphical display combines large, clear text and icons that are easy to follow. The exclusive Denon Setup Assistant walks you through the process of optimizing the AVR-X1000 for your speakers and source equipment. The supplied color-coded speaker cable labels ensure correct speaker cable hookup the very first time, thanks to the matching color coding on the speaker-wire inputs.
The multi-way speaker-wire-binding post connections on the rear panel are banana-plug compatible and arranged in a horizontal configuration with a "12 o'clock" speaker wire input.
High-Power Five-Channel Power Amplifier
For an optimum surround sound listening experience, the AVR-X1000 features identical power amp circuitry for all channels and includes an all-discrete power amplifier output stage design. Rated at 80 watts into 8 ohms for each of the five channels, the amplifier provides high power and wide dynamic range with low distortion.
Six HDMI Video Inputs with 1080p and 3D Pass-Through
For total system connectivity, the AVR-X1000 is equipped with six HDMI inputs, with five on the rear panel and one on the front panel, allowing you to quickly and easily connect your HDMI-equipped camcorder, game console, or other portable multimedia device. The receiver also offers one HDMI output.
Enjoy Music in Another Room
With two-zone, two-source multi-room capability, you can connect a stereo amplifier to the zone 2 preout and enjoy stereo sound from one source in another room, while others can enjoy a different program in the home theater room.
AVR-X1000
Network-enabled so you can stream music via AirPlay, Pandora, Spotify, and SiriusXM Internet Radio. View larger.
Network Functionality for Streaming Media
The AVR-X1000's network functionality lets you enjoy Internet radio services, including Spotify, Pandora, and SiriusXM. The receiver also supports Apple's AirPlay technology, so you can wirelessly stream music from iTunes on your PC or Mac or from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad via your home network. Windows 8 compatibility and DLNA 1.5 certification guarantees audio streaming from the latest Windows 8 PCs and tablets.
Speakers:
JBL CS6100BG 5.1 speaker package (includes the following)
r Configuration1 x 1/2" titanium-laminate tweeter, 2 x 3 1/2" midrange driver, 1 x 10" woofer
Frequency Response Curve30Hz-20kHZ
Audio Sensitivity88 dB
Impedance 8 ohms
Crossover Description3.5kHz
Speaker Driver Material TypePaper
This system is ran with 18 gauge wire, and gold plated banana plugs.
Sounds fanominal!!!
What do you all have!!! Lets get a discussion going!!!
My system is way less sophisticated, but gets the job done.
I'm sure your system cost a lot of money, judging by the setup you posted. Here's mine:
TV: RCA 40 inch 1080 P
Surround Sound System: LG (Not sure of the exact model.) Receiver and speakers came in a bundled package. Total output wattage: 1,000
BlueRay capable, network ready, one HDMI input, FM Radio, has Net Flics and other apps built-in, not accessible. Use an Apple TV hooked up to the receiver with optical and HDMI cable to watch NetFlics, Hulu, etc. Don't know the speaker sizes, but it sounds pretty good. Set upin a college dorm room. Total price was around $500.00
Sweet system the first one.
Add your PC on the second, and you've got accessible.
MySystem:
A receiver which is only used to drive my mixers.
Its a Pioneer receiver with 400 wats of power. from 2004, dunno the model number. has 6.1 Surround sound, but I only use 2 speakers and a sub. the two bookshelf speakers are infinety and the sub is a Sony.
Attached to the receiver is a newmark mixer.
the newmark has an additional newmark attached.
FM Tuner: Yamaha T-85 (that has been modified for better FM reception and good DX) with an external rroophtop windgard antenna.
AM Radio: meduci AMX-2000 with a TERK Technologies Audiovox AM Advantage 1000 antenna (with a 12 foot cable between the radio and antenna)
Cassette Deck: Denon DN-770R
Turntable: Technics SL-1300 (fully automatic) with Ortofon cartridge
CD Player: Panisonic (Single disk unknown moddel number), but cost $200 around Christmas of 1991 , and continues to work perfectly
RCA patch cords that run from my cable box to the mixer.
a spot to plug in the NLS player.
My desktop computer:
Mother board: Asus P4- 800E P4 HT at 3.0 GHZ
RAM: 4GB DDR2
All 3 internal drive beys have 40 gig Hard drives
3TB Western Digital USB 2.0 External drive
My stereo mixer runs into the computer with wires thru the basement
the computer is hooked into a Samsung DA-80 AMP (which is 40 wats) and includes a sub that Samsung sold at the time of purchase
the desktop has two sound cards, and SB Value! live (internal), and a Behringer U Control UCA222 USB external.
the SB live card has a Behringer mixer attached that is an older unit. the newmark from the living room runs into this
my TV: an older LG that has a DVD player built in, baught in 2004, an older small CRT moddel (that rarely gets used)
I have a VHS player but dont know the model number. baught in 1990, I believe it is a Panisonic.
Attached between my receiver and Newmark mixers is a 16-band stereo EQ. for some reason i cant remember the company name.
I dont believe monster cables are needed for my set up, so just use RCA or XLR cables.
Oh yeah one more. i forgot to mention my computer runs Windows XP Pro -- for now.
Headphones used are Shure SE-535
I paid $600 for my setup.
I'm not in to home theater, but have been trying to convince a lady friend I know that is blind, to setup similar to you. It really doesn't cost much, or I should say, the cost is worth it, and the pleasure of being able to handle your media is wonderful. Smile.
You're also a good shopper.
Slight correction.
The computer was not factored in to the cost, due to me already having it for a few years.
Chris
i cant plug in my cheap sub cause of my wooden appt but i love my h d m i angle connector for my laptop. I wish i could just play
I don't need to use a computer with my home theater, as I have my AppleTV, plus computers if I actually need to connect them via HDMI to my TV.
Computers:
Number 1: Lenovo Model 0679
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.0 GHZ
6 Gigs of Installed memory; 4 GB usable
250 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Windows 8.1 Home Premium
Number 2:
HP P6530F Desktop PC
Built-In WIFI 802.11 A/G/B/N
Installed Ram: 6.00 GB
4 GB of ram Usable.
Hard Drive: 1 TB (1,000 GB)
Processor: Intel Core I3 at 3.06 GHZ
Number 3:
MacBook Pro 2012
Runs OSX Mountain Lion and Windows via Boot Camp
Intel Core I7 processor Memory: 8.00 GB
Number 4:
Microsoft Surface Pro 2; 128 GB SSD Solid State Drive: 4 GB memory
All can be connected via HDMI if necessary.
Also purchased a 12-inch home theater sub. Max 500 Watts.
I spent lots of money, but all this has been over the years.
if my cassette deck breaks, all i need to do (if the repairs aren't worth it), is to find another on eBay.