Author Topic: My dream theater (Read 402635 times)

sanmig_ph · « **Reply #330 on:** May 26, 2008 at 05:23 PM »

sir streetmart ask po ako opinion regarding denon3808, sa speaker match up nya ok lang kaya i match sa bright na speaker?
thanks sir

streetsmart · « **Reply #331 on:** May 26, 2008 at 05:37 PM »

Quote from: sanmig_ph on May 26, 2008 at 05:23 PM

sir streetmart ask po ako opinion regarding denon3808, sa speaker match up nya ok lang kaya i match sa bright na speaker?
thanks sir

Denon ko is 2808, though the amp should have the same characteristic as the 3808. Furthermore, I don't use its power amp kasi may separate power amp ako.

Nonetheless, narinig ko na sya with the HT of a friend. Actually, medyo bright sya but honestly, I don't know if that was because of the amp or (more probably), the speaker!

streetsmart · « **Reply #332 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 02:48 PM »

I had a few upgrades. The biggest has been the DIY bass traps (or broadband absorbers). I fabricated 4 panels of Rockwool. 2 panels of 6" x 2' x 8' and 2 panels of 6" x 2' x 4'.

You can see the 8 foot panels on the 2 front corners.

The 4 foot panels were placed at the rear corners. Here's a shot of one of them.

Of course, after installing these, I had to redo the Audyssey calibration and what you can notice is that the correction curve is flatter than before.

I was really amazed at the difference in sound quality. My bass was already tight but now, it is even tighter. You can notice this most with the kick drum.

These panels are supposed to absorb excess sound energy so you would expect the bass to decrease. Yet, the impression you get is that the bass has increased.

What surprised me the most was that it improved the sound of nearly all instruments, making them more detailed and life-like. I was particularly impressed by the improvement in the piano. Parang live.

This is one of the best investments I ever made sa HT. Parang nag-upgrade ng speakers. Salamat talaga ako kay Alvin, Munskie, Mike_C, Threadlock and all the other guys who gave advice.

streetsmart · « **Reply #333 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 02:51 PM »

Next improvement was that I changed the fabric at the front to black. You can see the transition from red to black in this picture (sorry that the pic is pretty bad).

Actually, kinopya ko lang ang HT ni Munskie.

Tagal din ang research namin ni Munskie and I realized that mali talaga to have red walls (kahit burgundy sya) close to the screen.

My immediate perception is that there is an improvement in contrast ratio.

streetsmart · « **Reply #334 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM »

Lastly, I was finally able to find a pair of PSB Stratus Silver speakers, which match my PSB Stratus Goldi front speakers.

Nilagay ko ang kapares sa rear. Obviously, the result is that there is better blending of the front and center speakers.

Munskie · « **Reply #335 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 03:20 PM »

Congrats mark for the updates.

Im pretty sure this is the most efficient upgrade you ever had.

Low on cost, but huge improvement overall, sa video and audio.

The black front wall improves the perception of contrast. Removes any distraction, and parang nagfo float yung screen. This is a must for every serious HT enthusiast.

Sa bass traps naman, it makes LFE tighter, and smoother. Reduced boominess.

Congrats!!

alvinthx2 · « **Reply #336 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 05:25 PM »

Way to go Mark.

Magkano lang ang gastos, pero parang entirely new system di ba?

streetsmart · « **Reply #337 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 05:30 PM »

Quote from: Munskie on Jun 07, 2008 at 03:20 PM

Congrats mark for the updates.

Im pretty sure this is the most efficient upgrade you ever had.

Low on cost, but huge improvement overall, sa video and audio.

The black front wall improves the perception of contrast. Removes any distraction, and parang nagfo float yung screen. This is a must for every serious HT enthusiast.

Sa bass traps naman, it makes LFE tighter, and smoother. Reduced boominess.

Congrats!!

Hehe. Good point. Ang taas ng ROI.

streetsmart · « **Reply #338 on:** Jun 07, 2008 at 05:33 PM »

Quote from: alvinthx2 on Jun 07, 2008 at 05:25 PM

Way to go Mark.

Magkano lang ang gastos, pero parang entirely new system di ba?

Exactly. I was really shocked at the amount of improvement. Now, I guess I can add more panels at the junction between ceiling and wall. Tama?

After that, pag-usapan nating ano next project ko.

Thanks sa lahat ng tulong.

Munskie · « **Reply #339 on:** Jun 08, 2008 at 07:00 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Jun 07, 2008 at 05:33 PM

Exactly. I was really shocked at the amount of improvement. Now, I guess I can add more panels at the junction between ceiling and wall. Tama?

This is also what im planning to do. Im just thinking on how it would fit in my rather mediocre aesthetic taste.

streetsmart · « **Reply #340 on:** Jun 08, 2008 at 07:17 PM »

Quote from: Munskie on Jun 08, 2008 at 07:00 PM

This is also what im planning to do. Im just thinking on how it would fit in my rather mediocre aesthetic taste.

Aesthetics nga ang problem. People get kinda surprised when they notice those big black boxes sa mga kanto. Akala nila may secret electronics sa loob.

But anyhow, I don't think its that ugly naman. And the important thing is the great audio improvement.

blackd70s · « **Reply #341 on:** Jun 09, 2008 at 05:35 PM »

sir!

panood naman!

streetsmart · « **Reply #342 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 07:04 AM »

Quote from: blackd70s on Jun 09, 2008 at 05:35 PM

sir!

panood naman!

Sure. Volunteer ka lang sa shoot-out for the Oppo 983. Dala ka rin red wine.

dieselsy · « **Reply #343 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 01:07 PM »

BOSS great upgrade...baka pede pasabay naman ng panel....

thank you

mike c · « **Reply #344 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 01:17 PM »

congrats! ang bilis mo gumawa a, parang kailan ka lang nagre-research

streetsmart · « **Reply #345 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 01:22 PM »

Quote from: mike c on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:17 PM

congrats! ang bilis mo gumawa a, parang kailan ka lang nagre-research

Thanks. Kinopya ko nga ung photo na pinadala mo sa akin.

streetsmart · « **Reply #346 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 01:22 PM »

Quote from: dieselsy on Jun 10, 2008 at 01:07 PM

BOSS great upgrade...baka pede pasabay naman ng panel....
thank you

Sure. Wait lang tayo for the Oppo 983 of Paul to arrive.

JAQY888 · « **Reply #347 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM »

Bro Mark, Congratz sa bagong upgrades...

Mukhang may susunod pa kayong project a. heheheh.

streetsmart · « **Reply #348 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 03:32 PM »

Quote from: JAQY888 on Jun 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM

Bro Mark, Congratz sa bagong upgrades...
Mukhang may susunod pa kayong project a. heheheh.

Ika nga ng isang member dito .. "Mission Accomplished." After a few days, bumili ng bagong equipment, kaya nga ang mas bagay sabihin ay ... "Mission Impossible."

Dagdag pa ako few more bass traps.

Tapos, nasira isang sub ko kaya iniisip ko palitan. :'(

Tapos .. ang pangarap ko is a big 133" DIY "High Power" projector screen. Nakuha ko idea kay jay2 - bibilhin langa ang tela, baka mura lang. Will make adjustments sa pj ko para ok pa rin ang liwanag. Kung d ok ang liwanag, itatabi ko sya till I find a new pj.

Dream lang.

macdon · « **Reply #349 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 04:03 PM »

Chief - ang bangis naman sir!
Pa blow up naman ng pics nyo at ididikit ko nalang sa pader ng HT ko

streetsmart · « **Reply #350 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 05:05 PM »

Quote from: macdon on Jun 10, 2008 at 04:03 PM

Chief - ang bangis naman sir!
Pa blow up naman ng pics nyo at ididikit ko nalang sa pader ng HT ko

Wag naman bangis! Bango na lang!

ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ · « **Reply #351 on:** Jun 10, 2008 at 06:52 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart

Ika nga ng isang member dito .. "Mission Accomplished." After a few days, bumili ng bagong equipment, kaya nga ang mas bagay sabihin ay ... "Mission Impossible."

parang kilala ko to ah! pa PM naman niyang upgrades na yan sir streetsmart!

dts-HD 3D · « **Reply #352 on:** Jun 17, 2008 at 01:20 PM »

wow new look na pala sir mark! black na din front-side walls mo . . . ibang klase talaga, laging may improvement.

133"

. . . mas bagay yata sa size ng HT rm. mo

Congrats sa bass traps, na-install na din pala.

streetsmart · « **Reply #353 on:** Jun 17, 2008 at 02:25 PM »

Quote from: dts_es on Jun 17, 2008 at 01:20 PM

wow new look na pala sir mark! black na din front-side walls mo . . . ibang klase talaga, laging may improvement.

133" . . . mas bagay yata sa size ng HT rm. mo

Congrats sa bass traps, na-install na din pala.

Thanks, Luther.

Sarap mangopya ng idea ni Munskie sa black side-walls.

Munskie · « **Reply #354 on:** Jun 17, 2008 at 02:29 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Jun 17, 2008 at 02:25 PM

Thanks, Luther.

Sarap mangopya ng idea ni Munskie sa black side-walls.

Nauna kapa sa akin Mark......diko pa napinturahan yung sa akin (coz im thinking of drapes)

bono vox · « **Reply #355 on:** Jun 18, 2008 at 10:55 AM »

congrats to your set up sir! very nice dedicated ht setup

... wish ko lang :'(

streetsmart · « **Reply #356 on:** Jun 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM »

Quote from: bono vox on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:55 AM

congrats to your set up sir! very nice dedicated ht setup ... wish ko lang :'(

Thanks! Its still a work in progress.

Also need to post another significant upgrade. Maybe this weekend.

dieselsy · « **Reply #357 on:** Jun 21, 2008 at 11:28 AM »

paradigm servo 15 sub

. kung anu man yun im sure maganda yan. congrats

iiinas · « **Reply #358 on:** Jun 25, 2008 at 11:26 AM »

naku sir streetmart, galing galing, now i'm excited of the shootout. hanep talaga....

streetsmart · « **Reply #359 on:** Jul 22, 2008 at 12:40 PM »

I thought of sharing this recent experience of mine cuz I found it quite interesting.

Ever since I got the Paradigm Servo-15 v2 subwoofer (actually 2 of them), I started to hear serious rattling whenever there was heavy LFE material and it can get very annoying. At first, I thought that this was caused by the pin lights but to make sure, I did an experiment by playing only the subwoofer. Initially, I thought that the Celine Dion last track was the best material but it turned out to be weak. The best material was the battle scene in Master & Commander. Another very good one was the claymore mine explosion in Rambo - First Blood.

When you listen only to the subwoofer, it is much easier to detect where the rattling occurs. I also got 2 other guys to help me out. It turned out that the big rattling was caused by the door to the CR (which doesn't close tight) and the exhaust fan inside the CR. Another big rattle was caused by the ballast of my halogen lights which were mounted on a hanger. Parang may loose screw inside it. What a surprise! Of course, tuwang-tuwa ako. Much easier to fix than changing all the pin lights.