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Old 20-09-2008, 5:32 PM   #1
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** Watch Me Build my Home Cinema **

I was thinking it would be a great idea to show you all me building my Home Theater system over the next 4-8 Months . . . . . . . .


To Start with im going to show you some picture's of my current system i have.

My Current Setup :

Denon 1507
HP w2207 22-inch Widescreen Flat Panel
PS3
B&W 685 Theatre ( All in Black )

The System im going to Build & Design:

Pioneer 5090
Onkyo TX-SR875 Or Denon 1909
Monitor Audio BSW12 Sub

White or Black Cabinet
Walls to be painted all white

Ill upload more pics asap. Thanks

Its a Small TV i know but im geting Bigger one This is my PC Monitor bit im using Temp at the moment as its HDMI and plays 1080P Picture................












You can look at more pictures here on this link :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25839872@N03/2802482199/



If you have any ideas on what i can do let me know please , Cheers .

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Old 20-09-2008, 5:38 PM   #2
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You defiantly need a bigger TV lol
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Old 20-09-2008, 5:40 PM   #3
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Agreed about the size of screen. Nice B&W's tho
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Old 20-09-2008, 5:42 PM   #4
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I need a bigger TV i know but this little 22inc HP Does 1080P so im happy with it till i get Pioneer 5090
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Old 20-09-2008, 6:32 PM   #5
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how about a projector on that lovely white wall...? still keep the monitor for pc (white you may want to get) or some gaming on ur ps3..

but for movies you need a projector...

check this one out
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Old 20-09-2008, 6:50 PM   #6
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great, look forward to seeing your progress.
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Old 21-09-2008, 9:37 AM   #7
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Looking good so far. Love those speakers !

Where did you get the Wookie from ?
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Old 21-09-2008, 11:42 AM   #8
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Probably a good idea to wall mount your 50" when you get it.
Feed cables into the wall or use trunking to hide cales going into the screen.
Have trunking near the skirting boards to hide more cables.
Get a wider AV rack to house all your future upgrades?

Just some of my thoughts really.
By the way, love those speakers.
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Old 21-09-2008, 3:06 PM   #9
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Lovely setup buddy.

Take care.
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Old 21-09-2008, 3:13 PM   #10
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the would look mint with the 50 " on the wall
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Old 21-09-2008, 3:56 PM   #11
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Beautiful speakers mate but I can't see the Denon 1909 being a good match for them. Really they deserve something more powerful - the 875 as you've mentioned, maybe the Denon 2808 that RS had for £399 or a Yamaha RXV1800 from Hifix from £599.
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Old 21-09-2008, 9:31 PM   #12
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Hi ya mate yes your right , Im not 100% on the Receiver yet , Maybe the Onk 875 or Maybe the next one up from the Denon 1909, I Will pop to Sevonoaks in the next couple weeks and listen to some Receivers around £600 / £800 . Dont want to spend anymore than that ,

Also i will be upgrading my Rack as its to Small for my Receiver , Hence why its on the Floor LOL .


I was thinking about making some Boxes out of MDF and then spraying them Black & White and then spraying them with Laqua to Finish them off. Im going to give it ago Ill keep you all updated with pictures ect . Thank you all for the commants about the speakers , I love them also
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Old 21-09-2008, 9:36 PM   #13
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Looking good so far. Love those speakers !

Where did you get the Wookie from ?

Hi ya mate i got the Wookie as you call it lol ( Sheep Rug ) From a friend for £50 / $90...........................................
But you can buy them on Ebay if you look around. they call them Sheep Rug Skin ect in uk
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Old 21-09-2008, 9:38 PM   #14
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how about a projector on that lovely white wall...? still keep the monitor for pc (white you may want to get) or some gaming on ur ps3..

but for movies you need a projector...

check this one out

Im not in to projectors mate , I find the picture is better on a Plasma . Also the Bulbs are expensive ! X
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Old 21-09-2008, 11:45 PM   #15
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Your eyes must strain after watching a movie on the little thing, bigger television i hear that wall crying out and them B&W's looks the business!
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Your eyes must strain after watching a movie on the little thing, bigger television i hear that wall crying out and them B&W's looks the business!

Well not really mate , I lie at the end of my bed and watch movies so its a good size for now and the fact its 1080p is really good as watching football on Sky Sports HD is perfect , But as soon as i have the £2200 for Plasma its going right back as my Pc Monitor
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Old 22-09-2008, 10:21 AM   #17
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In Asda recently, they had a Sanyo 42" 1080p plasma for £699. Unfortunately, think they've all gone now, but you don't need to spend £2200 on a plasma. My Panny 50" with Freesat 'only' cost £1599.
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In Asda recently, they had a Sanyo 42" 1080p plasma for £699. Unfortunately, think they've all gone now, but you don't need to spend £2200 on a plasma. My Panny 50" with Freesat 'only' cost £1599.

I know what you mean mate , But im a Fan of the Plasma's you see , I did have 4280XD and was really happy wit that , The others plasmas just dont do what im after at the moment. £2000 is alot of money but it will be the screen i have for the next 5 years .
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Old 22-09-2008, 12:41 PM   #19
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Gotta say love the speakers - iv got there younger siblings, the 686's which are simply fabulous!
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Old 22-09-2008, 3:27 PM   #20
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I love those speakers
Don't know what they are but I bet they sound good
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Old 14-10-2008, 5:21 PM   #21
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Just some updated Photos.

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Old 28-10-2008, 12:48 PM   #22
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Ok got a new LCD Screen and Subwoofer :







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Old 28-10-2008, 12:50 PM   #23
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Old 28-10-2008, 1:58 PM   #24
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That's the sammy 6 series right? Are you not going for the pioneer now? Looks great though.
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Old 28-10-2008, 2:33 PM   #25
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You didn't buy the kuro, o noes. You are really missing out, the 4280XD is in a different league to the sammy 6 series. Downgrade = bad

Still love the speakers though
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Old 28-10-2008, 11:05 PM   #26
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Im not keeping this LCD guys , My brother got it for £500 on Ebay so its just temp at the moment for xmas .

But To tell the truth iv had the Pioneer 4280 and the picture isnt that much dif , Alittle better on the blacks but thats it.

But i must admit its great screen , does really good on HD , Its the Samsung 40 656


Im still getting Pioneer 5090 but that wont be till after xmas around March / April.
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Im not keeping this LCD guys , My brother got it for £500 on Ebay so its just temp at the moment for xmas .

But To tell the truth iv had the Pioneer 4280 and the picture isnt that much dif , Alittle better on the blacks but thats it.

But i must admit its great screen , does really good on HD , Its the Samsung 40 656


Im still getting Pioneer 5090 but that wont be till after xmas around March / April.
I hope the Panny wont be rested on top of your amp
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