I've been a long time member of pinoydvd (2001 I think) and started with this hobby as early as the late 90's. I started with a very simple set-up (21" Sony CRT, an entry-level Pioneer Prologic Receiver, a Wharfedale 5.1 speaker system with a passive subwoofer). Too bad that I wasn't able to take pictures of my first HT setup before I sold them. I couldn't even remember their models. I then upgraded to a Yamaha RX-V995 and Energy Take 5 with e:XL-S8. At that time, these were the favorite receiver/speaker combo at the hometheaterforum.com. I remember buying them from Image (Harrison Plaza) which back then was my favorite AV store. They've served me well through the years that's why I never really found the need to upgrade. Til now, they are still functioning well. When we moved in to our new house in 2006, I set up a simple HT using the same set of equipment. The only upgrade I made was the Pioneer Kuro 428XG Plasma (2008) which replaced the old Sony CRT.
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Yamaha RX-V995..still going strong. Also in this photo are the Pioneer CLD-790 LD Player, Pioneer DV-600AV DVD Player, and PS3 (fat)
The Energy Take 5 speakers
I had some of my LD's framed and used them as HT decors
Up until last year, my set-up remained basically unchanged. I just added a dedicated BD Player (Panasonic BDT-110) to the old setup. Then last October, I got a Yamaha RX-V571. I eventually sold this after a few months as I didn't see any significant improvement from my trusty old RX-V995 (other than the convenience of HDMI connection and Ipod connectivity) so I went back to my old receiver.
It was only this January that I decided to make a major overhaul in my system. First, I got a pair of B&W 684 for my fronts, then got a B&W HTM62 for center. The Yamaha 995 was then replaced with an Onkyo 809, then I also got myself an SVS SB12-NSD. The upgrade offered huge improvement in SQ from my previous setup.
Onkyo 809
Bluray, DVD, and Laser Disc Player
My old reliable Marantz RC2000MkII Universal Learning Remote (>12 y.o. na ata ito at ayos pa rin)
***** April 8, 2012 Update*******
Finally, my Optoma HD33 1080p 3D projector arrived. The long Holy Week break gave me the time to set this up and make my own DIY PJ screen (this will do for now as the Sable fixed frame screen hasn't arrived yet)
The plasma was transferred to the second floor family room to make way for the 92" DIY plywood screen
The PJ mounted on a Peerless (PPA-W) wall mount
Optoma RF 3D glasses
Rack with current gears (Sony PS3, Panasonic BDT110 BD Player, Mede8er 500X2, Pioneer DVD and LD Players, Onkyo 809 receiver)
The Optoma in action
***5/1/2012 Update***
Gran Turismo 5 3D Racing using a custom-built playseat for the Logitech Driving Force GT
My son playing GT5
****May 27, 2012 Update****
Replaced the Energy Take 5 satellite surrounds with B&W 686 mounted on a Pinpoint AM40 speaker bracket
Added Auralex sonolite panels at the rear wall, Auralex Subdude for the subwoofer, and DIY wall-mounted BD/DVD shelf on the side wall
Gear List:
Optoma HD33 1080p 3D projector
DIY 92" projector screen
Onkyo 809 receiver
Mede8er 1000X3D media player
Panasonic BDT110 blu ray play
Sony PS3 (fat)
Pioneer CLD-790 laser disc player
Pioneer DV-600AV dvd player
B&W 684 front speakers
B&W HTM62 center channel speaker
B&W 686 for surrounds
Marantz RC2000MkII universal learning remote
SVS-SB12NSD subwoofer
Stac 1500W AVR
Akari 1500W
Bello AV rack
Peerless PPA-W projector mount
Pinpoint AM40 speaker wall mount
****6/26/12 Update****
Below is my audio set-up on the second floor family room. I'm more of an HT guy that's why I just got myself a simple audio setup to keep me company while exercising. The 42" plasma (Pioneer 428XG) came from the HT room but was moved to the second floor when I got the PJ.
My audio setup consists of the following:
Cambridge Audio 550a Integrated Amplifier
Cambridge Audio 550c CD Player
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus
Onkyo ND-S1 Ipod Digital Media Transport Docking Station for Ipod
Ipod Classic 120GB
Polk Audio RTiA1
WDTV Live Streaming
Sanus NF-24c Speaker Stands
Bell'o AV rack NT2145
*****July 1, 2012 Update*****
Wasn't quite happy with the Cambridge 550a + RTiA1 pairing as the SQ is more on the bright side. I wanted to improve on the low frequency output so I replaced the RTi with B&W 685. I'm much happier now.
**** 11/10/2012 update******
Audio Technica ATLP120USB Turntable (with stock AT95E cartridge) was added.
Also got Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones
*** November 30, 2012 Update ****
I finally had the chance to assemble and mount the Elitescreen EZframe 92" (cinegrey) PJ screen. Also upgraded my Mede8er 500X2 to 1000X3
Some screenshots
*****2/14/2013 Update*****
Not really an upgrade but I added some 1/6 figures for decors
