The new post pics of yer HT thread.... - Page 3

Campster123 · 12th October 2004, 10:31 PM

Bah! Cmon guys, its good, but not THAT good!

I don't have to go posting some of the avsforum guys HT's again to show you some REAL HT's do I?

...

Joking

Very nice setup. Not the best I've seen but nice none the less.

BTW rahl - what are you using for acoustic panels on the wall? My setup REALLY needs it atm!!!

-Rift- · 13th October 2004, 2:01 AM

Watch this space....

My setup when (or if) my amp gets back from the insurance mob I'll post pics. Grrrrr 1 month without my amp already

Edit: Make that 3 and a half, yes 3 AND A HALF MONTHS.

FFS how long does it take - each time we ring they complain about having to ship stuff from sydney. What makes it soo dodgy is that when we first sent it off we were told a guy called Rick was working on it. When we rang a few weeks back the girl told us they've never had someone called Rick working for them ever

Anyway I'm sick of headphones.

Wobbbz · 13th October 2004, 2:17 AM

All the setups so far are nice... my family doesnt really have anything like that.

Rahl... are you royalty? seriously though your setup seems sweet as

rahl · 13th October 2004, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Campster123

BTW rahl - what are you using for acoustic panels on the wall? My setup REALLY needs it atm!!!

I used Insulco Semi-Rigid (45kb pdf) 50mm board with black matt facing. I had a friend make up the timber frames and grill covers to get the look I wanted. You could wrap them in burlap to keep the cost down. The room is still a bit live IMO but the first reflection points are tamed pretty well. I need to add some bass traps too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobbbz

rahl... are you royalty? seriously though your setup seems sweet as

I wish. It's taken 12 years to build this up. Most of the speakers are second hand, replica's or custom designs. I am a fussy prick and am already planning my next house so I can improve the rooms acoustics and comfort.

BTW The wide angle lens I used makes the room look longer than it is. The room is 7.5m x 4.8m.

DJ Fusion · 13th October 2004, 4:32 PM

Rahl that is simply fantastic work. Clever use of components, I really love the style and design of the room as well. Movie time at your house must be an absolute blast, I'm jealous mate, and I look forward to seeing what your imagination brings to the next incarnation of your next HT.

rahl · 13th October 2004, 4:50 PM

Thanks DJ Fusion. The room looks and feels so much better after the renovation. These photo's give an idea of how it used to look.

Arcadia · 13th October 2004, 7:14 PM

its cool but the tv is so small and u cant sit in the centre if u wanna watch alone!

reax · 13th October 2004, 7:25 PM

Fianlly took a quick blurred happy snap of my HT setup. Of course its no where near as impressive as Rahl's but its nice for everyday enjoyment.

Tannoy Fusion 4 Mains
Tannoy Fusion Center
Tannoy Fusion Rears
Tannoy TS10 Sub

Blaupunkt 70 cm Television - Had this for close to 10 years
Denon 1604 AV Receiver
Pioneer 667A DVD
Phillips VCR - will be replaced with something better

Click to view full-sized image!
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DJ Fusion · 14th October 2004, 10:23 AM

Just got a new telly for the bedroom that I'm impressed with so I thought I'd add a mini-review in here (see my proper HT rig on the 1st page).

So I bought a Grundig Lenaro from the Grundig warehouse, rrp$6499, paid ~$1900, and I feel like somebody just handed me the keys to a new Porsche.

From the thick manual, to the quality of the remote to the build of the TV, everything is just pure German luxury at the same price of a Teac with an STB.

Inbuilt digital TV works a charm and even picks up obscure SBS and ABC digital-only stations that my DGTEC has never found before. It auto-switches the picture ratio, and after some tiny tweaking the geometry is rock-solid.

The inbuilt DVD was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting it to be multizone, nor was I expecting it to be MP3 compatible either! Bonus! Between that and the digital radio I've eliminated the need for a stereo in my room too.

I hooked up the rear speakers for the inbuilt 5.1 and chucked on the cow THX intro of Monsters Inc. "Mooooo!!" It sounds superb for a TV! With proper center, sub and rears etc this is true 5.1 digital and it sounds ace.

Other nice touches are the floating multi-function remote, curtain fade when you power off, the smooth hydraulic-like action on the flip-front, the a-z index for menu functions, the quality cable-clamps on the surround speakers and the huge cable runs they supply, heaps of little features that just make this set stand above any Japanese set I've purchased before, including my 80cm Sony ES flagship model that cost me a bomb many years ago,

They even supply a panel to hide away your rear cabling -

So its no HD plasma panel, but as a sum total of its parts this is probably the best bedroom TV available imo and I'm completely stoked with it.

mavric41 · 14th October 2004, 10:31 PM

That Tv looks superb DJ Fusion. How did you score it at such a good price? How big is the TV? Can you get me one? (just kidding about the last one - I won't give up my projector)

DJ Fusion · 15th October 2004, 9:07 AM

Well Grundig have recently sold off their TV division to some Indian mob or something and are focusing on LCDs etc so they're flogging off all their CRT TVs for a song through these guys http://www.extrastock.com.au/ who in turn are flogging them off on eBay, but the TVs ship directly from the Grundig warehouse with a Grundig warranty and everything.

A projector replacement it surely isn't, but dont you need a killer bedroom telly?

Anyway if it was for the living room I would have thrown in the extra dosh and tried to pick up the 92cm:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....PcY_BID_Stores

Wow, thats a mighty set.

xishnik · 25th October 2004, 12:37 PM

Hi all,

Its a big image so not for dialupers

my setup

Don't know what to do about sound, but ones i have some money for it i'll get something nice nad replace this sony 5.1 lifestyle system.

Xish

flu!d · 25th October 2004, 6:38 PM

xishnik,

When I try to view that image all I get is an error saying that I can't access the file?!

llamaboy · 25th October 2004, 10:47 PM

Add a question mark to the end of the url.

budlik · 25th October 2004, 11:13 PM

Awesome to see a thread dedicated to HT's. Once i get my digital camera crankin' again ill post pics of our two home theatres at home. Keep up the nice visuals

chris.

13th October 2004, 2:01 AM	#32
-Rift- Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: WA Posts: 4,334	Watch this space.... My setup when (or if) my amp gets back from the insurance mob I'll post pics. Grrrrr 1 month without my amp already Edit: Make that 3 and a half, yes 3 AND A HALF MONTHS. FFS how long does it take - each time we ring they complain about having to ship stuff from sydney. What makes it soo dodgy is that when we first sent it off we were told a guy called Rick was working on it. When we rang a few weeks back the girl told us they've never had someone called Rick working for them ever Anyway I'm sick of headphones. __________________ Kev \| OCAU Night Owl #123 \| OCAU MetaL Club Member #123 \| OCAU Guitar Players Club \| Last edited by -Rift-; 16th November 2004 at 7:33 PM.

13th October 2004, 4:32 PM	#35
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,868	Rahl that is simply fantastic work. Clever use of components, I really love the style and design of the room as well. Movie time at your house must be an absolute blast, I'm jealous mate, and I look forward to seeing what your imagination brings to the next incarnation of your next HT. Last edited by DJ Fusion; 13th October 2004 at 4:34 PM.

13th October 2004, 7:25 PM	#38
reax BBQ Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Newcastle-ish Posts: 335	Fianlly took a quick blurred happy snap of my HT setup. Of course its no where near as impressive as Rahl's but its nice for everyday enjoyment. Tannoy Fusion 4 Mains Tannoy Fusion Center Tannoy Fusion Rears Tannoy TS10 Sub Blaupunkt 70 cm Television - Had this for close to 10 years Denon 1604 AV Receiver Pioneer 667A DVD Phillips VCR - will be replaced with something better Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store __________________ Bring on the BBQ

14th October 2004, 10:23 AM	#39
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,868	Just got a new telly for the bedroom that I'm impressed with so I thought I'd add a mini-review in here (see my proper HT rig on the 1st page). So I bought a Grundig Lenaro from the Grundig warehouse, rrp$6499, paid ~$1900, and I feel like somebody just handed me the keys to a new Porsche. From the thick manual, to the quality of the remote to the build of the TV, everything is just pure German luxury at the same price of a Teac with an STB. Inbuilt digital TV works a charm and even picks up obscure SBS and ABC digital-only stations that my DGTEC has never found before. It auto-switches the picture ratio, and after some tiny tweaking the geometry is rock-solid. The inbuilt DVD was a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting it to be multizone, nor was I expecting it to be MP3 compatible either! Bonus! Between that and the digital radio I've eliminated the need for a stereo in my room too. I hooked up the rear speakers for the inbuilt 5.1 and chucked on the cow THX intro of Monsters Inc. "Mooooo!!" It sounds superb for a TV! With proper center, sub and rears etc this is true 5.1 digital and it sounds ace. Other nice touches are the floating multi-function remote, curtain fade when you power off, the smooth hydraulic-like action on the flip-front, the a-z index for menu functions, the quality cable-clamps on the surround speakers and the huge cable runs they supply, heaps of little features that just make this set stand above any Japanese set I've purchased before, including my 80cm Sony ES flagship model that cost me a bomb many years ago, They even supply a panel to hide away your rear cabling - So its no HD plasma panel, but as a sum total of its parts this is probably the best bedroom TV available imo and I'm completely stoked with it. Last edited by DJ Fusion; 14th October 2004 at 3:24 PM.

14th October 2004, 10:31 PM	#40
mavric41 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ipswich, Qld Posts: 1,430	That Tv looks superb DJ Fusion. How did you score it at such a good price? How big is the TV? Can you get me one? (just kidding about the last one - I won't give up my projector) __________________ Successful trades with T-Bones, byson, xcop, jforman, tntman,danielvh, Darkness, Blinky, snoopie, combyte tech, E2EKI3L, Ma Baker, Asuka, aliG123, Dedge, decryption, Marz, fxr91, Rex, slayer, he46570, decryption, Deftone2k, betacase, vinnY, CAMS, microant, Arachnadactly,^catalyst, Fatmantan, Esper, NRGU, toolate,whisky

12th October 2004, 10:31 PM	#31
Campster123 Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,194	Bah! Cmon guys, its good, but not THAT good! I don't have to go posting some of the avsforum guys HT's again to show you some REAL HT's do I? ... Joking Very nice setup. Not the best I've seen but nice none the less. BTW rahl - what are you using for acoustic panels on the wall? My setup REALLY needs it atm!!!

13th October 2004, 2:17 AM	#33
Wobbbz Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 1,583	All the setups so far are nice... my family doesnt really have anything like that. Rahl... are you royalty? seriously though your setup seems sweet as

13th October 2004, 4:50 PM	#36
rahl Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Baffle Creek, Queensland Posts: 451	Thanks DJ Fusion. The room looks and feels so much better after the renovation. These photo's give an idea of how it used to look.

13th October 2004, 7:14 PM	#37
Arcadia Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 770	its cool but the tv is so small and u cant sit in the centre if u wanna watch alone!

15th October 2004, 9:07 AM	#41
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,868	Well Grundig have recently sold off their TV division to some Indian mob or something and are focusing on LCDs etc so they're flogging off all their CRT TVs for a song through these guys http://www.extrastock.com.au/ who in turn are flogging them off on eBay, but the TVs ship directly from the Grundig warehouse with a Grundig warranty and everything. A projector replacement it surely isn't, but dont you need a killer bedroom telly? Anyway if it was for the living room I would have thrown in the extra dosh and tried to pick up the 92cm: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....PcY_BID_Stores Wow, thats a mighty set. Last edited by DJ Fusion; 15th October 2004 at 9:14 AM.

25th October 2004, 12:37 PM	#42
xishnik Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,419	Hi all, Its a big image so not for dialupers my setup Don't know what to do about sound, but ones i have some money for it i'll get something nice nad replace this sony 5.1 lifestyle system. Xish __________________ Flickr Blog G+ When You Earnestly Believe You Can Compensate For A Lack Of Skill By Doubling Your Efforts, There's No End To What You Can't Do! Last edited by xishnik; 3rd November 2004 at 9:55 AM.

25th October 2004, 6:38 PM	#43
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25th October 2004, 11:13 PM	#45
budlik Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Aus Posts: 235	Awesome to see a thread dedicated to HT's. Once i get my digital camera crankin' again ill post pics of our two home theatres at home. Keep up the nice visuals chris. __________________ \| #44 [OCAU] Metal \| #44 [OCAU] Anime \| #44 [OCAU] Aquarium Club \| [/SIZE]