Topic: Erwin's Definitive Technology HT set-up (updated 7/19/06)

[erwin]

Hello mga kabayan. First off this forum really rocks. Im a newbie here  and just starting to get hooked on to home theaters which is definitely the most expensive but yet the most enjoyable hobby I have at the moment.  Just want to say thanks to all for the tips and tricks of the trade. Peace y'all.
Specs:
Panasonic 60" DLP RPTV (PT60DL54)
Panasonic DVD Recorder with 100GB Hard Disk Drive (DMR-EH50S)
Motorola High Definition Digital Cable Box
Yamaha RX-V657T 7.1 Digital Home Cinema Receiver
Definitive Technology Home Theater Speaker System
- 2 Bipolar Main Loudspeakers (BP8B)
- 2 Bipolar Surround speakers (BP12X)
- Tibre-matched channel speaker (CLR2300)
- 8" 250 watt powered subwoofer (PROSUB80BLK)
Monster Power Center HTS 2600
And a HDT Karaoke player with a gazillion songs for kicks

My pictures
(Def Tech's loudspeakers and sub)

(Surround sound were wall mounted)

(Motorolla HD Digital Terminal on DVD recorder/Monster power center/Audio receiver and Karaoke player)

(Opposite view)

(my electric powered leather recliners and swivel seats on the sides.

(Updated...nothing much, just a few things)

(another angle)added a treadmill aka sampayan ng damit

(added a small bar on the side)

(Used monster power for my cables)


Any advise, comments, or suggestions are gladly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[bumblebee]

Starter? Pano naging starter yan?

Great setup. Very cute kid too. Congrats on both.

[Superman]

wow, congrats! really nice set-up...wish i could have one like yours...

[JT]

Yoh Bro, welcome and congrats. If this is your starter set, I cant wait to see your next upgrades ...

[Glenn Patrick]

Wow!!! Ang ganda...  Snack Bar nalang ang kulang...

[pchin]

erwin, congrat for a beautiful set-up & indeed nice hi-fi you have there!

Eh...what do u mean Voltes V? 

[erwin]

Thanks for the compliment and the warm welcome mga 'tol. Hindi ko rin alam mga sir, baka final set-up na rin ito. Im very satisfied naman with the way it sounds. Yun nga lang kapag nasira baka doon na lang ako mag-upgrade into 7.1. Pero right now, kahit umabot upto +4 dbs ang volume buong buo pa rin ang bass,sarap talaga, buti na lang double insulated ang mga walls and ceiling ko. So far hindi pa nagrereklamo mga kapitbahay ko, thank God.
I still have a long way to go tho since home theaters are very new to me, hopefully in time I'll be able to understand it more like the way you guys do.  Anyway, thanks again for everything mga bros and keep on enjoying your HTS.

[erwin]

hello pchin. voltes_V is the same name that I use in the car forums which is also the name I gave to my CRV......corny ano? Wala na kasi akong maisip na pangalan eh. Ganoon talaga siguro pag may alzeheimers.hehe.

[jackryan]

nice set-up. how much did you had to spend for the whole set-up ?

btw, do you know where to get the slow blow fuse for those Definitive Subwoofers

[edboy7]

a dedicated HT room and you call it starter set-up ...i see 5 HTseats  one for each member of voltes V i suggest you add more surrround speakers @ the side or meron na?...congrats!...AYUZ TLAGA!

[s2kov]

wow ganda!;D

yan ang totoo, nde yabang lng at may ipinapakita na meron tlga!

congrats bro!

[doughn]

wow very nice a dedicated ht room, how i wish. congrats bro

[erwin]

Maraming salamat mga pre. Kapag may suggestions pa kayo, please let me know. Ang hirap talagang kapag nasanay kang gumamit ng HTIB. Ngayon ko lang talaga naexperience ang complete set-up. Im also planning to add bass shakers as well to enhance my viewing pleasure.

nice set-up. how much did you had to spend for the whole set-up ?

btw, do you know where to get the slow blow fuse for those Definitive Subwoofers

Thank you sir. The total cost for all the electronics was around 10.5K in Canadian currency. Medyo mahal ang electronics dito sa canada compared diyan sa atin, so talagang nabutas ang bulsa ko. Pero it was all worth it. Yung electric recliners was CAN$3100.00 and the swivel leather seats CAN$600. With regards doon sa fuse, sorry bro, I dont know were to get them. My electronics dealer probably orders them from somewhere else I guess. Are you having problems with yours?

[jomonds]

Congratulations on the great set-up!  I'm sure it becomes even more enjoyable when you get to watch with your daughter and the rest of your family!! 

[ESi]

great fab set-up erwin,

Inquire ko lang how were you able to place your center channel above the DLP TV? Does the Panny have a provision for it unlike the SAMSUNG AND TOSHIBA MODELS? Or did you use an OMNIMOUNT CCH 1 stand? Moreover, how big and heavy is your center channel? DIMENSIONS pls. HxWxD and lbs. Thanks More power!

[deo]

     :::PANALO!!!:::     

[jerix]

bro --- Nice to see too all those interconnects at the back finely bundled -- Good wire management ...

Thats the problem with my setup I usually hide this from the public's view because its really not good to see - different length and sizes, mostly DIYs and i dont what to cut because from time to time i interchange placement of my gears tuloy "parang pansit ang wires and interconnects ko" 

[erwin]

Salamat ng marami mga  pipol 

great fab set-up erwin,

Inquire ko lang how were you able to place your center channel above the DLP TV? Does the Panny have a provision for it unlike the SAMSUNG AND TOSHIBA MODELS? Or did you use an OMNIMOUNT CCH 1 stand? Moreover, how big and heavy is your center channel? DIMENSIONS pls. HxWxD and lbs. Thanks More power!

Sorry for the delay esi. Bale to answer your question the stand that I used for the center channel speaker is a universal stand. I forgot the brand name but its composed of a small platform, 4 metal rods (2 short  and 2 long) that can be adjusted independently and finally 4 non slip rubber tips. You can use either the short or long rods depending on the dimensions of the TV. Yung sa likod ng DLP ko have 3 small steps were you can place the rods for support. Im not sure if the other brands of RPTVs have the same steps at the back but most probably they do since the salesguy said I can use it on any TV. The dimensions of my center channel are as follows: W= 21.5" H= 7" D= 12" . Yung bigat hindi ko sigurado pero my estimates are between 20-25 lbs.

Nakakatakot nga lang yung stand dahil nakapatong lang yung speaker sa kanya, pero I guess the weight of the speaker on the non slip tips is what  makes it more stable. Yung platform naman is almost as wide as the speaker pero its trapezoidal ang shape. Heres a picture:



Hope this helps

[YrNeH]

great setup erwin.  napaka humble mo na naman

[Red October]

Sir

Nice set-up and definitely an expensive one. At anyrate congrats.

Cheers.

[ESi]

Salamat ng marami mga  pipol 
 Sorry for the delay esi. Bale to answer your question the stand that I used for the center channel speaker is a universal stand. I forgot the brand name but its composed of a small platform, 4 metal rods (2 short  and 2 long) that can be adjusted independently and finally 4 non slip rubber tips. You can use either the short or long rods depending on the dimensions of the TV. Yung sa likod ng DLP ko have 3 small steps were you can place the rods for support. Im not sure if the other brands of RPTVs have the same steps at the back but most probably they do since the salesguy said I can use it on any TV. The dimensions of my center channel are as follows: W= 21.5" H= 7" D= 12" . Yung bigat hindi ko sigurado pero my estimates are between 20-25 lbs.

Nakakatakot nga lang yung stand dahil nakapatong lang yung speaker sa kanya, pero I guess the weight of the speaker on the non slip tips is what  makes it more stable. Yung platform naman is almost as wide as the speaker pero its trapezoidal ang shape. Heres a picture:


Hope this helps

Grabe ang galing ! Thats what I was looking for. Im not sure if its the OMNIMOUNT CCH 1, but this solves all my Center Channel problems. Im more comfortable and contented sonically if my center is on top of the TV rather than the bottom which of my personal preference. How much is this over there, You are in the states or somewhere abroad, right? Then again Thanks for answering my query.

[erwin]

No problemo esi, Im glad to help out . Yes it really sounds better on top of the tv plus it looks cool too, and it gives more room for your extra stuff in the rack. I bought mine for CAN$39 (mga 1800 pesos ), really cheap compared to the first one they(my dealer) were trying to sell me which was a floorstand mount for CAN$140(6300 pesos..yikes ).

[Jairus]

Very nice and cozy set-up you got there.  Congratulations!

[The Stig]

i really like these seats, if im not mistaken cinelounger tawag dyan right? do you mind if i ask where you got them? are you based here in the Philippines? thanks

btw thats one hell of a starter setup congratulations

[H a n $]

Congrats with your setup nice and organized tapos dedicated room panalo yan setup mo bro.

[erwin]

Salamat nga sirs.
Hello the stig. Bale I'm based here sa canada. My recliners( yung tatluhan) are also called home cinema seats which are custom made. They let you choose what color, leather material, manual or electric. They are also sectional, meaning you can seperate each seat or you can add more.
I chose the electric one because you can recline it at any angle you prefer unlike the manual seats where there are only 2 levels of reclinement.

[The Stig]

The seats do look nice. Bagay sa dedicated na HT room talaga. I think i saw something like it in a furniture store here in the Phils, but unfortunately it was too pricey (around 100k pesos ata) so the desire to buy it was quickly gone. Anyway, congratulations on your system, i especially like how your cables all look so neat, since mine (and so many others i've seen) look like a plate of spaghetti sometimes.

[xeqtionr]

 

If there's an animated picture I can use (besides this smiley) to describe how JAW-DROPPING your home theater setup is, I'd use it!!! You RAWK!!!

[alexis_ghelo]

 :)wow!!!!!bro.....ang lupit ng HT set up mo!!!!!
 sana maging ganyan din yung sa akin .....TNX....

[Vhongbiker]

Wowwwww....................... yun lang sir, nasabi na nilang lahat eh.
congtars na din.