My New Plasma HT Setup
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New member Username: DmitchellPost Number: 6 Registered: Feb-07 | I've slowly over the past 2 years been building up my home theatre system. My latest addition is a Hitachi 50" Plasma which I just got a couple of weeks ago. The A/V receiver is a rather old Kenwood KR-X1000 (still sounds pretty good - especially in stereo mode). Here's a list of my gear (keep in mind this is still a work in progress): Hitachi 50" Plasma Kenwood KR-10000 Paradigm Monitor 7's v4(fronts) PSB Alphas (surrounds) Monster HT-200 power conditioner Velodyne VX-10 Sub Precision Acoustics 8" Sub (being replaced eventually with another Velodyne) Sanyo DVD (being replaced with HD-DVD player) I ordered an Outlaw M2200 monoblock to power the center which should be here next week, and will soon be getting an NAD C272 to drive the fronts. |
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New member Username: DmitchellPost Number: 7 Registered: Feb-07 | Hmmm. I uploaded photos as per directions, but they're not showing up. Apparently I'm an idiot. |
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New member Username: DmitchellPost Number: 8 Registered: Feb-07 | Had to resize...   |
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Silver Member Username: GamerdudeOntario Canada Post Number: 440 Registered: Apr-06 | Nice stuff man Yea that 8" sub isnt the best but it works Looks good! |
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New member Username: DmitchellPost Number: 9 Registered: Feb-07 | Thanks Kyle! Yeah, the 8" is a Best Buy special, but I'll be sending that down to the basement eventually to fill in my secondary system. I actually have a set of Klipsch Synergy F2 hooked up the the B channel of the Kenwood that are in another room. |
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Gold Member Username: Arande2Extreme SQ FTW Post Number: 1920 Registered: Dec-06 | Build an IB!!! Build an IB!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: Movie_collector, California U.s Post Number: 16 Registered: Jan-07 | Looks clean. Suggetion. Hope you dont mind. I would move the center below the big screen, remove the drawer and turn it into a shelf for your receiver. Just a thought. It would make a big difference with the center. |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellPost Number: 23 Registered: Feb-07 | Hi Brad, thanks for the tip. I've considered moving the center channel below, but the wife factor prevents me from removing the drawer. She likes the storage. I've compensated for the height of the center by trying to aim it downwards towards the seating position. I've also got a 200 watt monoblock for driving the center too, to give a bit more power and clarity. |
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Bronze Member Username: DeadhorsePost Number: 55 Registered: May-06 | I like it, looks very clean. Incidentally, I recently went through the same shelve issue with mine. In the end I fit all my components and am glad "I" made the decision to leave it in for storage. |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 71 Registered: Feb-07 |   Hey all, I've gotten around to re-organizing my HT system a little bit. I took Brad's advice and moved the center channel on the shelf directly beneath the screen. I must say it makes a difference anchoring the dialog the screen. I now have my Outlaw monoblock driving the center, and have the NAD C272 driving the fronts. I also upgraded the rear surrounds to Paradigm Atom v5's. I'm pretty happy with the system so far. |
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Bronze Member Username: Movie_collector, California U.s Post Number: 34 Registered: Jan-07 | looks great! |
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Silver Member Username: WestcottLeague City, Texas Post Number: 252 Registered: Oct-05 | The center channel was better off on top of the TV acoustically. Nice setup!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 72 Registered: Feb-07 | The problem with the center on top of the TV was two fold: 1) The center was set far back behind the screen, which created the illusion that the dialog was almost coming from behind the screen 2) The paradigm CC-370 is wedge shaped, so resting on the brackets, the drivers were actually angled up towards the ceiling. Now that the center is below the screen, the center is angled up towards the viewing area. Sounds much better. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 4659 Registered: Feb-05 | Looks like a rockin' system David... |
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Silver Member Username: BoycePost Number: 320 Registered: Apr-06 | I don't know why people alway put the photo frame, picture etc on the top of speaker, especial my wife! |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 75 Registered: Feb-07 | Speakers automatically become photo frame stands, it seems. |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 95 Registered: Feb-07 | Just upgraded my receiver to a Pioneer VSX-1016. All I can say is what a HUGE difference! |
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Silver Member Username: WestcottLeague City, Texas Post Number: 264 Registered: Oct-05 | Congratulations. It is always nice when you can add a piece of gear that makes an appreciable difference in sonic quality. Huge leaps like that come fewer and far between as you move up the upgrade path. Enjoy! |
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Bronze Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 96 Registered: Feb-07 | Thanks Wescott, I had debated for a long time to replace my aging workhouse, wondering if I would the amount of money spent would result in a justifiable notice in difference in sound quality. It was a toss-up between upgrading the receiver, buying yet another sub or small monoblocks to drive the rears. I'm glad I bought the receiver. |
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New member Username: Fred333Post Number: 2 Registered: Oct-07 | Very nice setup. I like simplistic design and I always go for a receiver upgrade. Makes every thing sound and look better. www.soundonusa.com |