Author Topic: Oldboyracers HT build (Read 204365 times)

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #780 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:30 AM »

Quote from: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Oct 12, 2014 at 11:39 AM

i think based on your gears set-up in front, this should be best height setting.

i also took the liberty of improving the room bass

I agree sir Jake, my calculations should have given 25mm clearance between screen & center speaker but I've ended up with 125mm. I haven't worked out where I went wrong, probably a subtracting error as I did the maths in my head. Ah ! well it's done now & a little inconvenience to rectify.
Thank you for adding a sub at least I'll get a idea of what it looks like

sovrain · « **Reply #781 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:33 AM »

Quote from: ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ on Oct 11, 2014 at 09:13 AM

that panel is not big...

maliit nga!

maliit na lang ang di natatakpan ng panel sa backwall... Gurabe!!

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #782 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:43 AM »

Powered up all the gears yesterday, we have good news & we have bad news.
The good - everything survived the trip from the UK & works well sort of.
The bad - the screen has some thin lines from the bottom to half way up, 5 on the left & 1 on the right.
The volume on the remote does not work so I'll have to check if any of the other functions have the same problem.
Complete clear up today in readiness for acoustic panel install & a bit of further investigations into the problems..

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #783 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:45 AM »

Quote from: larokulit on Oct 10, 2014 at 08:09 AM

Wow I admire the cable management being done.

How's the TX-NR5007? Did it power up?

Hi larokulit, yes the TX-NR5007 powered up OK but the volume on the remote is not working. I will check today to see if there are any other problems with it.

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #784 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:54 AM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Oct 13, 2014 at 08:43 AM

The bad - the screen has some thin lines from the bottom to half way up, 5 on the left & 1 on the right.

Ouch...

Hope this screen problem could still be fixed.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #785 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 08:57 AM »

Quote from: sovrain on Oct 13, 2014 at 08:33 AM

maliit nga! maliit na lang ang di natatakpan ng panel sa backwall... Gurabe!!

Sorry sovrain I don't understand what you are saying & the wife is also confused.

sovrain · « **Reply #786 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 09:05 AM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Oct 13, 2014 at 08:57 AM

Sorry sovrain I don't understand what you are saying & the wife is also confused.

just trying to say that the panel is very big that it almost covers the whole of the backwall:) well, as per photo....I wish I could afford that size of a panel....

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #787 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 09:11 AM »

Quote from: ♡ Louie_18™ ✌ on Oct 13, 2014 at 08:54 AM

Ouch...
Hope this screen problem could still be fixed.

You & me both Louie. What's worrying me is that the screen may have had this problem when I bought it, the lines are not noticeable all the time, depends on picture content. My supplier has been very reliable over the years & would have told me & offered a further discount, I don't suppose I'll ever know now. The other possibility is that something has been dislodged in transit but if that's the case it is going to be a nightmare to work on $:-\$

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #788 on:** Oct 13, 2014 at 09:19 AM »

Quote from: sovrain on Oct 13, 2014 at 09:05 AM

just trying to say that the panel is very big that it almost covers the whole of the backwall:) well, as per photo....I wish I could afford that size of a panel....

Thanks for that sovrain, the screen is 2014mm x 1194mm & the back wall just under 5000mm wide so it's taking up nearly half the wall. It's sitting nearly 1000mm away from the wall to give some extra viewing distance if I ever go for a PJ.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #789 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 09:01 AM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Oct 13, 2014 at 08:43 AM

Powered up all the gears yesterday, we good news & we have bad news.
The good - everything survived the trip from the UK & works well sort of.
The bad - the screen has some thin lines from the bottom to half way up, 5 on the left & 1 on the right.
The volume on the remote does not work so I'll have to check if any of the other functions have the same problem.
Complete clear up today in readiness for acoustic panel install & a bit of further investigations into the problems..

Update :- It looks like the only problem with the 5007 remote is the volume buttons which appear to be sticking & not transmitting, I will dismantle it later & see if it's repairable. The screen now only has 1 line on the left hand side but half the width it was before so it looks as though it is improving with usage $:-\$

audiojunkie · « **Reply #790 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM »

Congrats OBR..! Hope all problems be fixed soon...

♡ lvcdg23™ ✌ · « **Reply #791 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 01:21 PM »

Sir OBR,
Maybe you could try using this plasma tv break-in color slide show...
Hope it could help eliminate those unwanted line

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hdtv-video-displays-processors/52673-plasma-break-how-properly-break-your-new-plasma-display.html

xgh0st12x · « **Reply #792 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 06:52 PM »

Really feel bad for that road bump you have, sir. Esp after all the time, money and sweat that has been put in.
Hope it's still fixable.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #793 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 07:54 PM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Oct 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM

Congrats OBR..! Hope all problems be fixed soon...

Thanks audiojunkie, I'm beginning to feel a little better about things

sovrain · « **Reply #794 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 08:01 PM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Oct 13, 2014 at 09:19 AM

Thanks for that sovrain, the screen is 2014mm x 1194mm & the back wall just under 5000mm wide so it's taking up nearly half the wall. It's sitting nearly 1000mm away from the wall to give some extra viewing distance if I ever go for a PJ.

anlaki pala talaga...have to stare on a wall to imagine the size of that 2+ meter x 1+meter tv

...congrats....

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #795 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 08:03 PM »

Quote from: ♡ Louie_18™ ✌ on Oct 14, 2014 at 01:21 PM

Sir OBR,
Maybe you could try using this plasma tv break-in color slide show...
Hope it could help eliminate those unwanted line

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/hdtv-video-displays-processors/52673-plasma-break-how-properly-break-your-new-plasma-display.html

Thanks for that Louie, My screen is already burnt in, it was on display for a month before I purchased it but it will not hurt to try something different.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #796 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 08:11 PM »

Quote from: xgh0st12x on Oct 14, 2014 at 06:52 PM

Really feel bad for that road bump you have, sir. Esp after all the time, money and sweat that has been put in.
Hope it's still fixable.

Thanks for your concern ghost, I'm beginning to think that the problems are a product of the transfer from the port to the house. 50% of the distance I would call terrible but everything has survived the trip so I'm reasonably happy. Fingers crossed the screen will sort itself out.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #797 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 08:16 PM »

Quote from: sovrain on Oct 14, 2014 at 08:01 PM

anlaki pala talaga...have to stare on a wall to imagine the size of that 2+ meter x 1+meter tv ...congrats....

I've spent the last few days playing with the toys instead of preparing the room. My biggest screen in the past was 50" so this is still new for me & I'm loving it

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #798 on:** Oct 14, 2014 at 08:24 PM »

Update :- Acoustic panels will be installed over the weekend. Yesterday & today I have been listening to music played on the Oppo, Simple Minds, Enigma & Hawkwind. Considering the system has not been set up yet it sounds quite good. I am really appreciating the benefits of a larger room, getting excited for the weekend

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #799 on:** Oct 15, 2014 at 08:35 PM »

Update :- Front row of seats installed today, I just had to spend some time in the sweet spot. The 2nd row will be shipped to site tomorrow so hopefully some photos of the gears up & running

AppleMan · « **Reply #800 on:** Oct 15, 2014 at 11:19 PM »

Pics pics pics and more pics....Congrats in Advance Bro....

audiojunkie · « **Reply #801 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 04:43 AM »

Quote from: Oldboyracer on Oct 14, 2014 at 08:24 PM

Update :- Acoustic panels will be installed over the weekend. Yesterday & today I have been listening to music played on the Oppo, Simple Minds, Enigma & Hawkwind. Considering the system has not been set up yet it sounds quite good. I am really appreciating the benefits of a larger room, getting excited for the weekend

Once all acoustic panels and seats installed and you run final audio calibration, I supposed you have at least
SPL meter to do fine tuning to your custom setting. As I read in other threads, they usually do manual fine tuning suit personal preference that differs every user.

AppleMan · « **Reply #802 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 05:57 AM »

Baka need ng SPL Meter Radio Shock brand?

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #803 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 06:12 AM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Oct 16, 2014 at 04:43 AM

Once all acoustic panels and seats installed and you run final audio calibration, I supposed you have at least
SPL meter to do fine tuning to your custom setting. As I read in other threads, they usually do manual fine tuning suit personal preference that differs every user.

SPL meters are for gain setting only am I correct? Usually, I boost the center speaker by 1-2 db for dialogue, plus of course the sub. hehe!

jeffry10 · « **Reply #804 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 06:57 AM »

that is a big tv !

(what is it ?)

congrats OBR !

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #805 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 08:02 AM »

Quote from: china-man on Oct 15, 2014 at 11:19 PM

Pics pics pics and more pics....Congrats in Advance Bro....

Don't worry china-man there will be lots of pics, it's been a bit difficult to get decent shots because of all the things still in the room. All room non essentials will be removed today so hopefully pics later.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #806 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 08:14 AM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Oct 16, 2014 at 04:43 AM

Once all acoustic panels and seats installed and you run final audio calibration, I supposed you have at least
SPL meter to do fine tuning to your custom setting. As I read in other threads, they usually do manual fine tuning suit personal preference that differs every user.

SPL meter is the one thing I haven't got audiojuckie, I've been meaning to get one so now's probably the time to pull the trigger. I've usually been happy my Audyssey calibration but this a whole new ball game so best to be prepared.

Gino · « **Reply #807 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 08:27 AM »

One of my tests cds has an annotated frequency sweep. I find that more meaningful than an spl meter. What you hear is what you are getting.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #808 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 08:31 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Oct 16, 2014 at 06:12 AM

SPL meters are for gain setting only am I correct? Usually, I boost the center speaker by 1-2 db for dialogue, plus of course the sub. hehe!

Hi Nelson, this is an area where I haven't bothered too much as my past rooms have been multi - usage & far from ideal. It's my understanding that SPL meters were essential before the likes of Audyssey came on the scene to ensure correct adjustment of speaker sound levels at the listening positions. Audyssey & the like do not always get it right so it's good to be able to check with an SPL meter & as audiojunkie states each individual has different preferences.

Oldboyracer · « **Reply #809 on:** Oct 16, 2014 at 08:38 AM »

Quote from: toyfactor on Oct 16, 2014 at 06:57 AM

that is a big tv !

(what is it ?)

congrats OBR !

Hi toyfactor & thanks, it's not actually a TV, it's an 85" commercial Plasma display screen. Panansonic TH-85VX200W. I quite happy with it so far.