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    #31
    Re: Perfect home threater setup

    Originally posted by TinL View Post
    Let's say I don't want to spend a lot of money up front to build that perfect audio system.

    So, how many and what type of speakers should I get?

    One "large" bass, two left+right speakers, two rear and a center?

    That's 6 speakers.

    Can I start with less speakers and add later? What are the must have speakers (base, center, etc. - not talking about brand).

    Thanks.
    I'm new here, but maybe I can help since I am a "hobbyist/pt time AV consultant".

    You can jump in at any point.

    2.1 = L&R mains with Sub
    3.1 = LCR with Sub
    5.1 = you know
    6.1 = adds a single rear surround
    7.1 = puts a pair into the rear surrounds

    For that matter you can actually start with a "Stereo Pair" and work from there.

    This is called 2.0.

    Also if your mains are large enough, you may not want or need a sub.

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      #32
      Re: Perfect home threater setup

      Bioforce. Thanks for the advice.

      Thanks to everyone for their advice also. I've been browsing AVSForum and doing a lot of research and reading. I was going to get a front projector, but I am now certain I'll get an LCD, 46" or larger. The room where I'll put it has too much light from windows and skylight.

      I'll hold off on the speakers and other components. Although I might pick up an AV receiver if there is anything left in my budget after the screen

      Tin

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        #33
        Re: Perfect home threater setup

        Originally posted by TinL View Post

        I'll hold off on the speakers and other components. Although I might pick up an AV receiver if there is anything left in my budget after the screen

        Tin
        Now is a good time for getting model year close-outs on sale for receivers.

        Also, stores are willing to move on their pricing - especially on higher end. I just purchased a Denon AVR-2808CI that I bought from Magnolia at BestBuy. The list price is $1299. I found a price on line for $950. I went in and told the guy I could get it on line or at ABT (big retailer in the area here who will sell for any price you can find) for $950. He didn't blink an eye and agreed to give me the price.

        So go into the purchase with an offer of what you want to pay and you just might get it (on the TV too).

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          #34
          Re: Perfect home threater setup

          Currently using two Westinghouse (Chi Mei) LVM-47w1 47" 1080p panels. Excellent price point without most of the defects found in many (budget/premium) panels. It is a give and take with panel defects and you have to find the sweet spot. Many very expensive panels exhibit similar defects to budget panels(mura, banding, stuck/dead pixels, etc)

          Reviews and pictures of the Westinghouse LVM-47w1 are over @ AVSFORUM.COM ( http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=678038 ). This panel is closeout and difficult to find. I recommend it highly to all interested in maximizing cost/benefit, as the substrate manufacturing process is maturing and needs a bit more time. Defects are abundant, its a matter of time and research to conclude which has the least, or most acceptable. There are good panels out there. For now I recommend the Westinghouse (Chi Mei) LVM-47w1, if you can get one. It's also a spectacular PC/Console monitor. Imagine your desktop at 47" HD 1080p...then image your VUDU. Certain Permagrin. I can promise you that.

          Here is the setup a few months ago. A few changes and the addition of the VUDU. Pictures and feedback will follow over the next few weeks.




          VUDU = Proof of Concept = Sustainable feature set = Well constructed hardware, User friendly "I want it now" interface = Success.

          VUDU....it works..and works very well.

          VUDU is Permagrin.

          ~ b3nz0n8

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            #35
            Re: Perfect home threater setup

            Originally posted by b3nz0n8 View Post
            Currently using two Westinghouse (Chi Mei) LVM-47w1 47" 1080p panels. Excellent price point without most of the defects found in many (budget/premium) panels. It is a give and take with panel defects and you have to find the sweet spot. Many very expensive panels exhibit similar defects to budget panels(mura, banding, stuck/dead pixels, etc)

            Reviews and pictures of the Westinghouse LVM-47w1 are over @ AVSFORUM.COM ( http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=678038 ). This panel is closeout and difficult to find. I recommend it highly to all interested in maximizing cost/benefit, as the substrate manufacturing process is maturing and needs a bit more time. Defects are abundant, its a matter of time and research to conclude which has the least, or most acceptable. There are good panels out there. For now I recommend the Westinghouse (Chi Mei) LVM-47w1, if you can get one. It's also a spectacular PC/Console monitor. Imagine your desktop at 47" HD 1080p...then image your VUDU. Certain Permagrin. I can promise you that.

            Here is the setup a few months ago. A few changes and the addition of the VUDU. Pictures and feedback will follow over the next few weeks.




            VUDU = Proof of Concept = Sustainable feature set = Well constructed hardware, User friendly "I want it now" interface = Success.

            VUDU....it works..and works very well.

            VUDU is Permagrin.

            ~ b3nz0n8
            Welcome to the Vudu Forum b3nz0n8 - nice first post. I'm sure others will benefit from seeing your creative use of those alternate/economical panels. I've found AVSFORUM to be a great source of knowledge and advise for many years. It's hard to go wrong with the help from the folks that hang out over there. I hope we'll grow the Vudu forums to match their quality for this subset of the AV universe.

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              #36
              Re: Perfect home threater setup

              Originally posted by b3nz0n8 View Post
              Not bad. I like the G4 cube sitting there on the bottom of the right rack.

              I can't find any "modern" Mac hardware in your image though...

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                #37
                Re: Perfect home threater setup

                Here is my set up. 63 inch DLP, Denon AVR 3806, DVR is 8300 HD, PS3, Xbox 360, Vudu, Slingbox AV, all controlled by a Harmony 890. I have 5 paradigm speakers along with 2 yamaha powered subs. ( the two subs provide balance in the large room and only output like 200wats or something each). Yea I need to clean the wires up but I seem to add a new gadget every few months and its a mess.

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                  #38
                  Re: Perfect home threater setup

                  Originally posted by AndrewAZ View Post
                  Here is my set up. 63 inch DLP, Denon AVR 3806, DVR is 8300 HD, PS3, Xbox 360, Vudu, Slingbox AV, all controlled by a Harmony 890. I have 5 paradigm speakers along with 2 yamaha powered subs. ( the two subs provide balance in the large room and only output like 200wats or something each). Yea I need to clean the wires up but I seem to add a new gadget every few months and its a mess.
                  How do you like the Harmony 890? I bought the Sony Remote Commander RM-AV3000 a few years ago and I do not like it the UI.

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                    #39
                    Re: Perfect home threater setup

                    Originally posted by mag12203 View Post
                    How do you like the Harmony 890? I bought the Sony Remote Commander RM-AV3000 a few years ago and I do not like it the UI.
                    I have that same Sony RM-AV3000 and I have been very dissapointed with it. It has not lived up to my expectations.

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                      #40
                      Re: Perfect home threater setup

                      Originally posted by Nded View Post
                      I have that same Sony RM-AV3000 and I have been very dissapointed with it. It has not lived up to my expectations.
                      I have been looking at the Harmony remotes because all the functions can be adjusted from the computer. I have seen the price range from $79 to $500.

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                        #41
                        Re: Perfect home threater setup

                        Originally posted by mag12203 View Post
                        I have been looking at the Harmony remotes because all the functions can be adjusted from the computer. I have seen the price range from $79 to $500.
                        I have an 880 and it's awesome. I really like it - very customizable and easy to use. Most universal remotes don't have the customization or the on screen menus needed or they don't have the tactile feel of buttons. The 880/890 series has it all.

                        The 890 is the same as the 880 except the 890 uses RF as well as IR. The RF will NOT be compatible with the Vudu. It just allows you to mount your AV gear in a closet and send remote signals to its receiver which then uses IR blasters to send IR signals to the AV equipment.

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                          #42
                          Re: Perfect home threater setup

                          I love the 890. I had the 880 but because of my unique setup location. I really love the fact that I can be anywhere and dont have to point it in any direction to control stuff.

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                            #43
                            Re: Perfect home threater setup

                            Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                            I have an 880 and it's awesome. I really like it - very customizable and easy to use. Most universal remotes don't have the customization or the on screen menus needed or they don't have the tactile feel of buttons. The 880/890 series has it all.

                            The 890 is the same as the 880 except the 890 uses RF as well as IR. The RF will NOT be compatible with the Vudu. It just allows you to mount your AV gear in a closet and send remote signals to its receiver which then uses IR blasters to send IR signals to the AV equipment.
                            I just bought the Harmony 880 (new) on Amazon for $129.00 with free shipping.

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                              #44
                              Re: Perfect home threater setup

                              What model of plasma or LCD do I need to buy that has 1080P 24/fps? Not all tvs indicate if they are 24fps or 60fps.

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                                #45
                                Re: Perfect home threater setup

                                The best remote on the market right now is Universal Remote Control's MX-850. This remote is tried and true. It is IR/RF. PC-programmable. You can create your own macros not like Logitech which makes you use their presets as a lot of times they do not include discreet on/off commands. This remote is on par with Crestron's ML-600. We use these on a lot of our projects where local control is needed but not necessarily Crestron control.

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