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why pre-outs? you don't want to use the amp on the receiver?X_Factor wrote:^ 2 things
1) apart from a seperate processor --outlaw, emotiva
whats the latest receiver with pre-outs for the 5.1/7.1/2 mix?
not really seeing any atm..
what kind of condition?X_Factor wrote:2) is 5k a good price for a pair of used RF 82's ( one owner, had it in a 2.1 more audiophile set up)
Receivers today are made mainly for movie watching and so they work well with their own amplifiers with most 5.1 setups for that purpose.X_Factor wrote:yeah, eventually i will wanna run an external amp but u hardly see receivers with pre-outs any more
people on ebay are calling crazy prices for the 82 and 82II so it's hard to tell what they go for used.X_Factor wrote:i saw pics and they looked pretty good but u never know what the condition will be in person
the 82 not the 82II
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:Receivers today are made mainly for movie watching and so they work well with their own amplifiers with most 5.1 setups for that purpose.X_Factor wrote:yeah, eventually i will wanna run an external amp but u hardly see receivers with pre-outs any more
I think most audiophiles stay away from HT receivers and go for stereo receivers that depend on external amps
I'm currently looking at this for a small setup in the office. It has 2.1 pre-outs
Marantz NR1403
http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages ... tId=NR1403
X_Factor wrote:yeah, eventually i will wanna run an external amp but u hardly see receivers with pre-outs any more
i saw pics and they looked pretty good but u never know what the condition will be in person
the 82 not the 82II
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:get the Roku 3 now if you can.
Dave wrote:Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:get the Roku 3 now if you can.
Duane, would u say that the Roku can replace cable to a certain extent?
wheelbarrow wrote:Building a gaming/home theater room. Room is about 14x14.
Gonna be putting a Wall Mounted TV
Haven't made up my mind if I'm doing 5.1 or 7.1.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
Brb trying to read thru thread...
good advice IMOAnton wrote:wheelbarrow wrote:Building a gaming/home theater room. Room is about 14x14.
Gonna be putting a Wall Mounted TV
Haven't made up my mind if I'm doing 5.1 or 7.1.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
Brb trying to read thru thread...
If you're building the room from scratch wire it for 7.1 one time. Not going to cost you much and you'll have the option of using it. When looking at a receiver get the best you can afford at the moment. Even if you're not using 7.2 you can get a zone B from the extra channels or bi amp you mains.
My 2¢
If you have a receiver that upscales the SD content to 1080p or 720p it won't seem that badMorpheus wrote:Dave wrote:Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:get the Roku 3 now if you can.
Duane, would u say that the Roku can replace cable to a certain extent?
Was planning to ask this very thing...
Cable's SD video makes owning big HD tv quite distressing and seems like a waste.
I'm so ready to "Get rid of cable".
wheelbarrow wrote:Building a gaming/home theater room. Room is about 14x14.
Gonna be putting a Wall Mounted TV
Haven't made up my mind if I'm doing 5.1 or 7.1.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
Brb trying to read thru thread...
nice! What speakers and receiver do you have on your 7.1 setup?carluva wrote:wheelbarrow wrote:Building a gaming/home theater room. Room is about 14x14.
Gonna be putting a Wall Mounted TV
Haven't made up my mind if I'm doing 5.1 or 7.1.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
Brb trying to read thru thread...
I am thinking along the same lines as a previous tuner... I myself would have gone a bit further. Altho not offered on any soundtracks as yet, there are quite a couple of systems that are 11.2. And now there's Dolby Atmos.
I was planning a media room rebuild (about the same size as yours), but then my wife and I decided that it was more effective and cheaper to do over our existing TV room into a media room. That was wired for 7.2 but currently I am running 7.1. Would add the extra sub this year to complete the 7.2. Anyhow my plans for my media room were based on 11.4 wiring but initially I would have started as 7.1 and later upgrade the system.
My suggestion is to plan the room for 11.2 and possibly Dolby Atoms. Its not gonna cost much right now as you can place the spare cans in the wall, stuff them with old cement bags, plaster over them and then dig them out when you are ready later.
One tip though.... Plan, Plan and Plan properly. Make sure you know exactly where your TV is going and your rack too. Also, it would also be a good idea to know what furniture you are getting too. All of this will help you to locate the where your gear will be spotted. And on the gear - make sure you have an idea on your choice of receiver/amp and speakers.
I think for a room that size 7.1 with speaker placement for Dolby ProLogic IIz is the most you can do. IIz adds front height channels and many new receivers come with it.wheelbarrow wrote:Thanks for the advice fellas.
I will pipe it out for 7.1 and I hadda agree with Duane 11 channels seems kinda overboard for such a small room.
I will also upgrade the pipes from rack to ceiling to 2"
Keep the advice/suggestions coming!
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:nice! What speakers and receiver do you have on your 7.1 setup?carluva wrote:wheelbarrow wrote:Building a gaming/home theater room. Room is about 14x14.
Gonna be putting a Wall Mounted TV
Haven't made up my mind if I'm doing 5.1 or 7.1.
Any suggestions or ideas are welcome.
Brb trying to read thru thread...
I am thinking along the same lines as a previous tuner... I myself would have gone a bit further. Altho not offered on any soundtracks as yet, there are quite a couple of systems that are 11.2. And now there's Dolby Atmos.
I was planning a media room rebuild (about the same size as yours), but then my wife and I decided that it was more effective and cheaper to do over our existing TV room into a media room. That was wired for 7.2 but currently I am running 7.1. Would add the extra sub this year to complete the 7.2. Anyhow my plans for my media room were based on 11.4 wiring but initially I would have started as 7.1 and later upgrade the system.
My suggestion is to plan the room for 11.2 and possibly Dolby Atoms. Its not gonna cost much right now as you can place the spare cans in the wall, stuff them with old cement bags, plaster over them and then dig them out when you are ready later.
One tip though.... Plan, Plan and Plan properly. Make sure you know exactly where your TV is going and your rack too. Also, it would also be a good idea to know what furniture you are getting too. All of this will help you to locate the where your gear will be spotted. And on the gear - make sure you have an idea on your choice of receiver/amp and speakers.
11.4 might be overkill in a 14x14 room IMO
Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:I think for a room that size 7.1 with speaker placement for Dolby ProLogic IIz is the most you can do. IIz adds front height channels and many new receivers come with it.wheelbarrow wrote:Thanks for the advice fellas.
I will pipe it out for 7.1 and I hadda agree with Duane 11 channels seems kinda overboard for such a small room.
I will also upgrade the pipes from rack to ceiling to 2"
Keep the advice/suggestions coming!
in the second photo, is that the surrounds?
if so how come one is on the side wall and the other is on the back wall?
where is the main seating going?
Can you post a floor plan of the room?
very very nicecarluva wrote:Duane 3NE 2NR wrote:nice! What speakers and receiver do you have on your 7.1 setup?carluva wrote:My suggestion is to plan the room for 11.2 and possibly Dolby Atoms. Its not gonna cost much right now as you can place the spare cans in the wall, stuff them with old cement bags, plaster over them and then dig them out when you are ready later.
One tip though.... Plan, Plan and Plan properly. Make sure you know exactly where your TV is going and your rack too. Also, it would also be a good idea to know what furniture you are getting too. All of this will help you to locate the where your gear will be spotted. And on the gear - make sure you have an idea on your choice of receiver/amp and speakers.
11.4 might be overkill in a 14x14 room IMO
@duane - I have 4 deftech promonitor 1000, deftech pro center 2000, deftech sr8040bp and supercube 2000. It's being driven by a denon avrx4000.
that might be a bit muchwheelbarrow wrote:Duly noted about the power. I am putting 4 - 30Amp circuits to power the equipment.
I haven't made up my mind about receiver or TV yet.
I will post the a room layout when I can. And those paint marks on the back of the room are not final placement.
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