Author Topic: Leon's Journey Into Hi-Fi (Read 2892 times)

Leon21 · « **on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 03:24 AM »

12.28.2011

I've always wanted to upgrade from simple HTIBs into a real audio-video setup but for one reason or another, I always convinced myself to hold off. "I don't really need it right now anyway!" I'd say all the time. Then a couple of weeks ago, while randomly browsing thru PDVD and seeing some great gear on sale, I suddenly had the urge to dive head-first into my oft-delayed project.

Special thanks to CMOS (Henry Rollins was your user name just a few weeks back, I believe) for guiding me on what to look at or get and ultimately, just for being a really helpful member to this newbie (not as much as before, though!).

Forgive the quality of the pictures as they were all taken with my iPhone 4. I just decided after watching a movie that I wanted to share my setup with all of you so I took the camera nearest me and shot away. Perhaps I'll share higher-quality pictures in the future.

TV: Philips 47" HDTV (2D)
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-1020-K (bought from markcrenz)
Speakers: Wharfedale 9.1 | 9.CS | 10.DFS
Subwoofer: Wharfedale SW150
Players: WD TV Live | Panasonic DMP-BDT210 Integrated-Wi-Fi 3D Blu-ray DVD Player

I will probably get speaker stands for the front speakers in the future so that I can put either my XBOX 360 or PS3 or both in there. The Blu-Ray player I just got yesterday so I've been "breaking it in" for pretty much the whole day Tuesday. I like the touch-free sensor on the top of the player to open/close the tray; the built-in WIFI; and the ability to use my iOS devices as a controller.

I think that will be my next purchase - a universal remote for my HT via iOS. I've already looked at a couple but I haven't decided on which would suit me best.

Here are some "While I Was Watching" shots...

WDTV (up-close):

Blu-Ray (couch-level):

That's it for now!

iiinas · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 03:37 AM »

congrats and enjoy!

defcon3 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 05:56 AM »

happy new year in advance sir and congrats to your set up!

stan1196 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 06:41 AM »

Congrats and welcome to the gallery

More upgrades to come in 2012

Happy Holidays

jjsantos · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 07:18 AM »

nice set-up sir, wish i had a bigger tv hehehe! welcome to the gallery....!

Courage · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 07:41 AM »

Congrats sir and welcome to the gallery..

mickmads · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 07:49 AM »

masarap talaga mag upgrade from htib

Wildfire™ · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:20 AM »

welcome to the gallery

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:23 AM »

Welcome!!!
Welcome!!!

Ang ganda ng salubong nyo sir sa New Year

jjlovemusic · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:35 AM »

congrats ser!
May you have many more blessings and upgrades to come!

james16 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 09:14 AM »

congrats sir!

pa3ck608 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 12:56 PM »

great start. congrats and may you have many more upgrades to come!

deo · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 05:19 PM »

nice setup sir...congrats!

CMac · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 05:58 PM »

you're welcome bro. ayos! sumakto sa holiday plan niyo. congrats leon!

audio setup naman. jk

stilljey · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 07:22 PM »

this is just the beginning, welcome to the gallery sir

Chorus · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:05 PM »

Simple but elegant kaiingit naman

plapoy · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:12 PM »

welcome to the gallery and congrats sir leon....

Leon21 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:36 PM »

Thanks for all the warm greetings, guys! I've been looking at all the other threads in the gallery and I can only look in awe and some envy. Pag may dedicated room na, an all-out attack/upgrade may be in order!

And as a lot have mentioned, the completion of my setup was made in time for all the holiday down-time. Safe to say it's been putting in some work while I lazily enjoy on the couch.

Basta next step:
1. Speaker stands for the front speakers
2. Possibly repurpose two old (but still very good) BOSE satellite speakers to make it 7.1

And before I forget, Happy Holidays to All! May your ears ring in the new year by blasting all the great gear you have.

streetsmart · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 28, 2011 at 08:44 PM »

Nice start to the new year! As you upgrade, just be sure to do a lot of research and be patient. Try to visit the HT's of some fellow members so you get an idea of what you need to do. Good luck!

tein · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 29, 2011 at 01:21 AM »

Nice gift sa sarili yan

Speaker stands nalang kulang!

Advance happy new year!

Stagea · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 29, 2011 at 04:59 AM »

I'm not sure if you're using this feature, but I think you can control your AVR from your iPhone if they're connected to the same LAN. You may be able to stream music as well.

Pau_D_Mann · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 29, 2011 at 07:26 AM »

Congratz...

Welcome To The Gallery!

Cheers!...

jao143 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 29, 2011 at 07:38 AM »

Congrats and welcome to the gallery!

Leon21 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM »

Quote from: Stagea on Dec 29, 2011 at 04:59 AM

I'm not sure if you're using this feature, but I think you can control your AVR from your iPhone if they're connected to the same LAN. You may be able to stream music as well.

Yeah, I know about it, but the AVR can only connect via ethernet and I currently can't make it reach my router. I'm not sure if it supports a WIFI dongle either.

nogie · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 31, 2011 at 06:17 PM »

Happy new year!

audiojunkie · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 31, 2011 at 07:58 PM »