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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2... PLUS
« Reply #1080 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:35 PM »
Matt, can you give us some feedback on the performance of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume with the 876?
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« Reply #1081 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:41 PM »
Matt, congrats! Pare, so may ibebenta kang receiver?? :D :D :D :D :D By the way, where did you purchase your new sofa bed and spinning ottoman?? How much?? Thanks!

The 875 was sold 3 months ago. Withdrawal symptoms nga eh. LOL. My longest period with no receiver since I started the hobby.

But at least, I also found out that HT 2.0 is surprisingly not bad at all with enough power and good speakers.

I got the sofa bed and ottomans from a construction exhibit (duh ???) at SMX. They are demo units of a furniture shop (ESPACIO)exhibiting there, so I got em at half price  ;D.

The ottomans are really cool back up HT chairs and a nice listening chair in its fold-up mode. Its low so your ears are exactly positioned with the tweeter's height. Its not a la-z-boy though, but for the price, I cant complain. It also doubles as my kid's merry go round.  :D

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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2... PLUS
« Reply #1082 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:44 PM »
Pare, would you have their contact numbers?? Pa-PM naman, pati na rin ang price, thanks ha! :D
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« Reply #1083 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:49 PM »
Pare andyan na pala yung 876, pa cheeseburger ka naman :D Burger, burger,burger,burger,burger ;D


Btw Pare my uncle was so impressed with the bada LC, ang tagal ko kinulit to get one and talagang ayaw waste of money lang daw and hindi sya maselan :( So what I did since wala pa pj ko  :( :( :( I lend my LC to him na lang muna. At first sabi nya when I hooked it up he could not hear the difference talaga ::) so sabi ko since hindi ko naman kailangan eh gamitin na lang nya just to protect na din his gears :) Mga 2 weeks din sa kanya yung BADA ko. Last week kinuha ko na kasi baka maluma lang nya ;) The day after I got it pa lang kinukulit na ako kung saan daw sya bibili kasi na notice nya na ngo-ngo na yung tunog ng system nya and grainy na yung dvd nya ;D ;D ;D Now he believes me ha ha ha Ang hirap iconvince pero ngayon ilan yun binili kasi pati yung mga IMACS nila nilagyan na ;D ;) Iba talaga pare pag may LC ;)

Thanks pare, pls post this on the Bada thread as well.

Matt, can you give us some feedback on the performance of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume with the 876?

Hi sir, I didnt have time to check this out yet. Puyat pa ako from last night. My initial observations are with the PQ. Its stunning. I activated the ISF function and its got various noise reduction (NR) options. The picture is just flawless with popcorn hour (havent tested it with SD yet).

I have used my PCH for about 10 movies before the 876 came, I noticed its a bit reddish when connected to the 876. But it was ok when connected directly to the AE1000 before. Thus I think maybe the PCH reacts differently to external processing.
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« Reply #1084 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:56 PM »
Custom made versatile "Sooper Slouch Couch"  that can be configured to be a lounge chair, a bed, L shaped, etc etc. Proudly designed by yours truly ;D. All the guests LOVE this sofa. This HT/Living room also became our guest room because of this sofa.
I jokingly call this room, my "outside the kulambo" room  ;D.



hi bro, can you pm me how much this sofa costs you  :)
ganda eh .. i need it for my "outside the kulambo nights" :)
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« Reply #1085 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 01:56 PM »
Pare, would you have their contact numbers?? Pa-PM naman, pati na rin ang price, thanks ha! :D

Sure supes. I will PM you the details... as soon as I find the calling card... now where is that... :D

nice nice nice!

nabuhay na naman ang SARS virus within MATZ !  ;D ;D ;D

congrats!

kiong-hee!  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks man!

Last na talaga to for HT. And at least no more SARS for audio. Yan yung delikado eh.

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« Reply #1086 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:03 PM »
got the pm .. thanks bro .. :)
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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2... PLUS
« Reply #1087 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:17 PM »
Wow, sir Matt, congratulations on the 876! The first in PDVD yan!  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2... PLUS
« Reply #1088 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:19 PM »
hey bro, good to know your 2ch is holdin' up extremely well for your HT demands.   ;)


Last na talaga to for HT. And at least no more SARS for audio. Yan yung delikado eh.

Matz, madami na sir na nag-bitaw ng ganyang linya dito sa mga recent threads...sad to say, everything in vain.  :D  

Well sabagay, isa ka sa mga original at solid legends dito sa PDVD so you surely have more 'fortitude' to carry it through and resist 'temptation'  


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« Reply #1089 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:33 PM »
got the pm .. thanks bro .. :)

Was about to type: Sent you PM...

oops, too late. Hehe.

Wow, sir Matt, congratulations on the 876! The first in PDVD yan!  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks Madam charming!  :)

The dealers are used to me making kulit to them whenever there is a new model. I just now recalled being one of the first in waiting line for the Panasonic AE900.
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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2, HD update
« Reply #1090 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:37 PM »
brader Matt, huwow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :o :o :o
Congratz on your new 876 !!!!!! antibay !!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
The RECEIVER KING strikes again !!!!!  :D :D :D :D :D

+1 truly the RECEIVER KING / GURU. congrats!

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« Reply #1091 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:37 PM »
OK, matt...will wait for your PM, thanks!
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« Reply #1092 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:52 PM »
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hey bro, good to know your 2ch is holdin' up extremely well for your HT demands.   ;)

I was so surprised myself. Specially when the 2 channels were rocking the sofa. I said to myself "so thats what 200w can do"  ;D

Matz, madami na sir na nag-bitaw ng ganyang linya dito sa mga recent threads...sad to say, everything in vain.  :D  

Well sabagay, isa ka sa mga original at solid legends dito sa PDVD so you surely have more 'fortitude' to carry it through and resist 'temptation'  

Thanks bro, as you can see, I never upgraded anymore since I got my audio amp & speakers. Sometimes there will come a time when you can really say "This is it! This is the sound I am looking for." And you are just contented with audio bliss for a long time w/ no SARS.

I guess I got that with the right combination of my speakers, amp and more importantly, my treated room. Although I do wish to upgrade my room. As I have been preaching for many years now, I believe it is the 50% of our audio expreience.

(to everyone) Fix your room acoustics guys, maybe the SARS bug will hit you less. :)

Also, it is easy to have fortitude and resist temptation when your pocket is...drained.  :D  ;D



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Re: THE iMAtZ THxEATER.. now THX Ultra2, HD update
« Reply #1093 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 02:53 PM »
I have used my PCH for about 10 movies before the 876 came, I noticed its a bit reddish when connected to the 876. But it was ok when connected directly to the AE1000 before. Thus I think maybe the PCH reacts differently to external processing.

Interesting. I have the same observation sa Popcorn sa set-up ko. Slightly reddish, but not excessive. There may be some video adjustment you can make on the 876 to neutralize it.

I am most interested in your observation of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Volume. I've read a lot about it but haven't experienced it personally yet. When you get to activate it, post ka naman feedback!  :)
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« Reply #1094 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 03:02 PM »
Although I do wish to upgrade my room. As I have been preaching for many years now, I believe it is the 50% of your audio expreience.


Upgrade your room? Your 'reference' iMAtZ room?  Bro you've hit the ceiling already...  ;D

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« Reply #1095 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 03:50 PM »
+1 truly the RECEIVER KING / GURU. congrats!

Thanks von! I always send your contact number to people asking me about Honda's.

Interesting. I have the same observation sa Popcorn sa set-up ko. Slightly reddish, but not excessive. There may be some video adjustment you can make on the 876 to neutralize it.

I am most interested in your observation of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Volume. I've read a lot about it but haven't experienced it personally yet. When you get to activate it, post ka naman feedback!  :)

There is a "bypass" mode with the upscaler and ISF mode. but I havent tinkered with em yet since it just came last night. I will post my observations soon after more usage.
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« Reply #1096 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 03:59 PM »
Upgrade your room? Your 'reference' iMAtZ room?  Bro you've hit the ceiling already...  ;D

By golly that is very accurate! I am 6ft tall, our ceiling is a mere 7ft low(really!)! So I do hit the ceiling from time to time...in a literal sense! And my head hurts when I jump!  ;D

Esi has visited our place so he knows what I mean. LOL.

Joking aside, we are moving to a bigger place hopefully by next year. Gonna make a bigger HT room and hopefully a separate music room, this time I will get an acoustician. All plans pa lang naman.
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« Reply #1097 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:00 PM »
boss matz, incidentally, kung sino may gusto ng imatz chair na kinuha ko sayo.. im willing to sell it rin pala.. may nakita akong mas bagay sa HT ko e

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« Reply #1098 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:02 PM »
Now here's mine:




Hanefs! Congrats pre! Feedback sa dynamic eq ha.

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« Reply #1099 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:12 PM »
boss matz, incidentally, kung sino may gusto ng imatz chair na kinuha ko sayo.. im willing to sell it rin pala.. may nakita akong mas bagay sa HT ko e


Hi Waxx?? Can you PM me details for this, Thanks!

Matt, sorry for the OT, thanks!
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« Reply #1100 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:20 PM »
Last na talaga to for HT. And at least no more SARS for audio. Yan yung delikado eh.

quote ko lang.....

di kasi immune si Mr. Incredible sa SARS attack...  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #1101 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:23 PM »
quote ko lang.....

di kasi immune si Mr. Incredible sa SARS attack...  ;D ;D ;D

LOL  :D  Na-quote ko na rin yan earlier bro - pero like I said, MAtZ is no mere mortal PDVD member...  ;)  Unlike us na susceptibol sa SARS... daling tamaan  :D

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« Reply #1102 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 04:25 PM »
By golly that is very accurate! I am 6ft tall, our ceiling is a mere 7ft low(really!)! So I do hit the ceiling from time to time...in a literal sense! And my head hurts when I jump!  ;D

Esi has visited our place so he knows what I mean. LOL.

Joking aside, we are moving to a bigger place hopefully by next year. Gonna make a bigger HT room and hopefully a separate music room, this time I will get an acoustician. All plans pa lang naman.

Wow lookin' forward to this buddy!  Another 'reference' HT room in the making...  ;)

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« Reply #1103 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 05:22 PM »
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Gonna make a bigger HT room and hopefully a separate music room, this time I will get an acoustician.

Pre lakihan mo ha. Yung kasya 50 SARS victims.  ;D ;D Looking forward to this.  :)

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« Reply #1104 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 05:53 PM »
Thanks, it was hard NOT to have a receiver for the last 3 months, I was having withdrawal symptoms.  :D

Huy! I thought we were going to meet? :D

Last na to talaga, LOL.  ;D :D

I am more than happy with my audio setup and I do not see anything to upgrade with the HT anymore maybe except the room itself.

Halu brader Matt. O nga. will sms you. sensya na po .....  ;D ;D ;D

nakow ... LAST NA? tsk tsk tsk .......  ::) ::) ::) :P :P :P

By golly that is very accurate! I am 6ft tall, our ceiling is a mere 7ft low(really!)! So I do hit the ceiling from time to time...in a literal sense! And my head hurts when I jump!  ;D

Esi has visited our place so he knows what I mean. LOL.

Joking aside, we are moving to a bigger place hopefully by next year. Gonna make a bigger HT room and hopefully a separate music room, this time I will get an acoustician. All plans pa lang naman.

now, this is one project of Bro. Matt na dapat abangan !!!  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #1105 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 06:03 PM »
Wow lookin' forward to this buddy!  Another 'reference' HT room in the making...  ;)

Here's how it's more or less gonna look... The iMAtZ THX theatre Part 2!!!


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« Reply #1106 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 06:14 PM »
Here's how it's more or less gonna look... The iMAtZ THX theatre Part 2!!!



huwow !!!!!!! very nice .....  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #1107 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 06:56 PM »
huwow !!!!!!! very nice .....  ;D ;D ;D

sarap mag EB sigurado jan diba bro jess?  ;)

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« Reply #1108 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 07:02 PM »
sarap mag EB sigurado jan diba bro jess?  ;)

avah, oo naman ...... 100000000 points !!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #1109 on: Oct 21, 2008 at 07:47 PM »
Ah, more pics-

A hilarious thread:

http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=79781.0

First picture by me:



Then by Danrd's photoshop skills:


Then Marl1's:


 ;D :D

Now here's mine:



realistic ba?  ;D

I had to buy a real one with my poor photoshop skills, hehe

Sigh, my 11th receiver!




WooW! Congratz! po' Idol Matz... The Receiver King  of PDvd... :D :D

also, I like the spinning "OTTOMAN", very nice!
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