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My equipment:
Plasma:
Pioneer PDP-508XD

Amps:
Marantz AV8003 Processor
Marantz MM8003 (8 x 140w)
Krell KAV-3250 ( 3 x 250 Watt)
XTZ SUB AMP 1 DSP
XTZ SUB AMP 1

DVD-recorder: Panasonic DMR-E65H

Blu-ray/DVD-player:
PlayStation 3

Subwoofers:
2 x XTZ99W10.17 P
2 x XTZ99W12S ( 2 x 400 Watt)

Speakers
Front:
XTZ 99.26

Center:
Swans F1.C1

Surround:
Mirage Omnisat V2
Mirage Nanosat

Cables from Viablue, QED, Xindak and Vovox.

Remote:
Logitech Harmony One
Logitech Harmony 1000

HD-PVR:Humax HDPVR-1000C 320GB

Older setups:

[Max Payne]

Im probably not in the best position to comment due to my lack of technical knowledge, but I preferred the look of your old speakers. I loved your set up before and commented on it, but I don't think this "looks" as good.

But sure what would I know.


Sorry.................... just preferred it the way it was - I even have a saved picture I show friends of your previous set up.

[Werdenskrieg]

Originally Posted by Max Payne

Im probably not in the best position to comment due to my lack of technical knowledge, but I preferred the look of your old speakers. I loved your set up before and commented on it, but I don't think this "looks" as good.

But sure what would I know.


Sorry.................... just preferred it the way it was - I even have a saved picture I show friends of your previous set up.

That's cool! I mean, you really have a saved picture of my old setup? Wow!

Obviously, we don't agree regarding the speakers. Of course this is a matter of opinion, but in my eyes these speakers fit better with the over all design, and the sound is way better than the Pioneers. Soundwise one really cant compare these two.

[snellfish]

Originally Posted by Max Payne

Im probably not in the best position to comment due to my lack of technical knowledge, but I preferred the look of your old speakers. I loved your set up before and commented on it, but I don't think this "looks" as good.

But sure what would I know.


Sorry.................... just preferred it the way it was - I even have a saved picture I show friends of your previous set up.

I can see what your saying here, i thought the same. the old set-up was more smooth/stylish, the new set-up is more "hardcore" in your face, but this still has to be one of if not the best plasma install on the forum.

That looks great!

What type of material is it the plasma / speakers are mounted on? Is it some kind of coated MDF?

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Originally Posted by NS-UK

That looks great!

What type of material is it the plasma / speakers are mounted on? Is it some kind of coated MDF?

Thanks!
The PlasmaWall is made of Plywood.

[Gadget Daddy]

awesome setup mate, you must be single with no brats...err children to have a cool looking pad like that

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Originally Posted by PeteB_2000

awesome setup mate, you must be single with no brats...err children to have a cool looking pad like that

Well, one out of two.
No kids, but a beautiful wife.

[Dynaudio Desire]

Wow the great setup is back!!

Love that new subwoofer!

[Werdenskrieg]

Thanks everybody!
Here's a new one:

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Thats a excellent looking setup mate and a very nice apartment/house aswell

[Gadget Daddy]

Originally Posted by Werdenskrieg

Well, one out of two.
No kids, but a beautiful wife.

pic?

[Werdenskrieg]

Originally Posted by PeteB_2000

pic?

www.martinepetra.com

[Gadget Daddy]

Originally Posted by Werdenskrieg

www.martinepetra.com

hubba hubba very nice

now there is a pose
http://www.martinepetra.com/images/MartinePetra_th.jpg

[badkarma]

Nice setup, think the shape and style of the new fronts works well with your display, the way they curve in at the bottom They look as if they sound a bit more substantial too

Mrs Werdenskrieg not too shabby either

[John 1987]

As ever you have a stunning set-up.

[musti]

That really is a fantastic set-up, and exactly what i'm looking to do when I eventually get around to decorating my living room!

I love "The Wall", did you build that yourself? I noticed you mentioned Plywood, i'm guessing its treated in some way...

I also really like your units, AV Stand and DVD Cabinate... Where are these from?

Cheers,
Jonathan.

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Originally Posted by jonathanmusto

That really is a fantastic set-up, and exactly what i'm looking to do when I eventually get around to decorating my living room!

I love "The Wall", did you build that yourself? I noticed you mentioned Plywood, i'm guessing its treated in some way...

I also really like your units, AV Stand and DVD Cabinate... Where are these from?

Cheers,
Jonathan.

Thanks!

The wall is plywood, that's right. The AV-stand is DIY and plywood, too. The "DVD-storage" is from Ikea, but I don't think they sell it anymore.

[cypher.007]

Can i ask what color paint you have used on the walls at all please?

I am currently decorating my bedroom which is my HC sadly, and the colours you have used seem to be similar to the ones i was considering. Just there seems to be a load of slight blends of them.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by cypher.007

Can i ask what color paint you have used on the walls at all please?

I am currently decorating my bedroom which is my HC sadly, and the colours you have used seem to be similar to the ones i was considering. Just there seems to be a load of slight blends of them.

Thanks.

I really can't remember what the colour we used. We bought it from Flügger.

[Rogers]

very beautiful home cinema!!! really awesome to look at!!

[cypher.007]

Thanks, i shll go take a look,

Love the room, has been an inspiration since i saved the pictures from the original set you posted.

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Originally Posted by Rogers

very beautiful home cinema!!! really awesome to look at!!

Hey! Thanks!

Originally Posted by cypher.007

Thanks, i shll go take a look,

Love the room, has been an inspiration since i saved the pictures from the original set you posted.

Yeah, Flügger has lots of nice colours, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

It's nice to see that others appreciate what we have spent hours and hours on creating.

Thanks!

[bazlington]

I take it the plywood is coated? What wood/colour is the coating? Where did you get it, did you get someone to manufacture it for you or buy it off the shelf? What size is the plywood?

Sorry to ask so many questions but I am copying you ha!

Chris

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Originally Posted by bazlington

I take it the plywood is coated? What wood/colour is the coating? Where did you get it, did you get someone to manufacture it for you or buy it off the shelf? What size is the plywood?

Sorry to ask so many questions but I am copying you ha!

Chris

Hi!
The plywood is coated dark brown. I had a carpenter make it for me after my own design, but I'm afraid I don't have a clue what sizes were used.
The plasma wall were made spesific with my set-up in mind.

[ash]

Very nice!

*cough*time to upgrade plasma to 50PX600/65PX600*cough*

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Overview:

[kdog]

Very nice palace........I mean place you have.

I know people have commented on your choice of hardware, but lets face it, anything would look good in your pad!!

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Originally Posted by kdog

Very nice palace........I mean place you have.

I know people have commented on your choice of hardware, but lets face it, anything would look good in your pad!!

Hey! Thanks, kdog!
I spend a great amount of time surfing the net, trying to find dvd-players, surround processors, subs and power amps that both look and sound great.

For the time beeing, the speakers and the sub is what I'm satisfied with. I think next I'll purchase another XTZ99W12S subwoofer. That way I can have one on each side of the rack, with the elements pointing towards the center. I'm very satisfied with how the set up sounds now, but I know it will sound even better with yet another subwoofer. The XTZ99W12S is a really good sub! When the time comes, I will purchase a surround processor, some power amps and a new state-of-the-art-DVD-player. But the ones I'm thinking of costs a lot of money, and again I'll just have to be patient...

[Werdenskrieg]

I've invested in some new digital-cables (optic) and after weeks of adjusting the whole set up, it now really shines. I really enjoy the clearness of the dynamic and open Cascade-speakers, and the processor in the 3805 is quite impressive. Roger Waters's Amused To Death is pure pleasure in 5-channel stereo, where the effect and samples on the album surrounds you. In the beginning of "Perfect Sense pt.1" I feel like I'm out in open range while the clouds thunders above me and fades away to the left. Amazing album!
I think I've watched the first scene of "StarWars:Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith" a hundred times the last couple of weeks when I've been adjusting the set up, trying to get the most out of it. This is relly a great scene to test your set up. The surround speakers and sub gets busy here.

I'm really looking forward to getting the second XTZ-sub. I think this will do a whole lot with both the overall design and sound.

I've used the Digital Video Essentials in the past to calibrate my plasma with very good results, and a couple of days ago I once again put it in the DVD-player to get the most out of great Panasonic TH42PA30. I've used this DVD to calibrate some of my friends's plasmas and I'm now more used to how it really works. I got even better results now, especially in the darker regions. The black of the Panasonic have always been good, but now I got it even better.

I am so pleased with the set-up now that I just had to write about it.
Thanks for your time!