AFAccord
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Hello all! This is my first true attempt at a home theater other than the typical HTIB. Honestly, it's geared more towards a 2.1 style 'music theater' than a movie theater, though I do like my eye-candy. 
So here's the equipment list:
I was shopping for a stand for a long time to find something I really liked. I ended up finding the JSP Vivaldi TV Stand to be the one I wanted, but for a ridiculous $1700+.
JSP Vivaldi TV Stand
Plus, it's on backorder from practically everywhere that carried it, so I set out to build it myself! A trip to Lowes and $220 later, I came home with
some Aspen boards and Birch Plywood to start my stand. I haven't yet decided on a stain color, but I when I do, I'll have to take it all down and
finish it. Here's the results!
View from the front entrance
AVControl2 App for the AirPlay Receiver
Where the real work gets done
A360 Tower
MiniVee 10's
My newest addition, Belkin PF30 Power Conditioner. This made my wiring situation much better. I can now place the TV Stand almost flush against
the wall. I HATE messes of wires just sitting around!
Stand almost flush against the wall, wires tucked beneath the baseboard
Accidentally ordered a second alarm clock, so I figured out a nice convenient place to use it. Certainly helps the time from slipping away while
I'm relaxing on the couch enjoying my music. The other device is just for giggles. It lets me keep track of my power consumption from devices.
I'm pretty sure I've analyzed every device in my house at this point. lol
HATE loose wires...
Audio enjoyment on the go!
To keep things in check...
If I had the funds to upgrade at this point, I would likely start by replacing the Velodyne subs with something a little more potent in the 20-40hz range. I don't think I could get away with just one sub because the room has such serious mode issues, but subs get pretty expensive when you're shopping for two of them.
The next thing I would upgrade (which really isn't that far out of reach, just not a priority) would be the speakers. Before I got the BA's, I REALLY wanted to get Aperion's Verus Grande setup, towers, center, and surrounds, but I just couldn't justify spending that much on my first setup. Everything I've read and heard (including the Aperion Zona Wireless speakers I own) states that the Verus Grande system is easily the best sounding and performing speakers under $20,000, which to me, speaks wonders about them. Maybe one day when I get a bonus or hit the lottery.
Questions, comment, and constructive criticism is welcomed! Thanks for looking.
So here's the equipment list:
- Sharp Aquos 60" LED TV
- Pioneer VSX-1021-K Receiver
- Boston Acoustics A360 Towers for Front
- Boston Acoustics A225C Center
- Boston Acoustics A26 Bookshelf for Surround
- (2) Velodyne MiniVee 10 Subs
- Aperion Zona Wireless Bookshelf for Zone 2 (Currently in my bedroom)
- Apple TV 2
- DirecTV HD DVR Receiver with 1Tb storage & remote streaming
- Belkin PF30 Power Conditioner
- Cisco e4200 router
- Linksys WET160N wireless bridge
- Linksys SE2500 ethernet switch
- iPhone 4 32Gb(iOS 5)
- New iPad 4G 64Gb
- 27" iMac (2011 model, max specs) for Media server and gaming
I was shopping for a stand for a long time to find something I really liked. I ended up finding the JSP Vivaldi TV Stand to be the one I wanted, but for a ridiculous $1700+.
JSP Vivaldi TV Stand
Plus, it's on backorder from practically everywhere that carried it, so I set out to build it myself! A trip to Lowes and $220 later, I came home with
some Aspen boards and Birch Plywood to start my stand. I haven't yet decided on a stain color, but I when I do, I'll have to take it all down and
finish it. Here's the results!
View from the front entrance
AVControl2 App for the AirPlay Receiver
Where the real work gets done
A360 Tower
MiniVee 10's
My newest addition, Belkin PF30 Power Conditioner. This made my wiring situation much better. I can now place the TV Stand almost flush against
the wall. I HATE messes of wires just sitting around!
Stand almost flush against the wall, wires tucked beneath the baseboard
Accidentally ordered a second alarm clock, so I figured out a nice convenient place to use it. Certainly helps the time from slipping away while
I'm relaxing on the couch enjoying my music. The other device is just for giggles. It lets me keep track of my power consumption from devices.
I'm pretty sure I've analyzed every device in my house at this point. lol
HATE loose wires...
Audio enjoyment on the go!
To keep things in check...
If I had the funds to upgrade at this point, I would likely start by replacing the Velodyne subs with something a little more potent in the 20-40hz range. I don't think I could get away with just one sub because the room has such serious mode issues, but subs get pretty expensive when you're shopping for two of them.
The next thing I would upgrade (which really isn't that far out of reach, just not a priority) would be the speakers. Before I got the BA's, I REALLY wanted to get Aperion's Verus Grande setup, towers, center, and surrounds, but I just couldn't justify spending that much on my first setup. Everything I've read and heard (including the Aperion Zona Wireless speakers I own) states that the Verus Grande system is easily the best sounding and performing speakers under $20,000, which to me, speaks wonders about them. Maybe one day when I get a bonus or hit the lottery.
Questions, comment, and constructive criticism is welcomed! Thanks for looking.
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props my dude. And I am sure that I remember seeing a DIY for that altoids amp.
