[bragging] Your setup?

[nofear360]

all these HD projectors, 50" plasma TVs and what not put my 19" monitor to shame :(

[JasonA]

all these HD projectors, 50" plasma TVs and what not put my 19" monitor to shame :(

Nah!! I was using a 19inch LCD monitor before I ordered the plasma, the only problem I have is that after the 50inch one, the 19inch looks way too small which is why I moved the 50inch downstairs and got a 32inch for upstairs.

The only real difference between monitors and HD TV's is the HDTV's produce more colour, the monitor produces 16million to the TV's 16 billion - but you're still getting HD quality images on the monitor

[nofear360]

Nah!! I was using a 19inch LCD monitor before I ordered the plasma, the only problem I have is that after the 50inch one, the 19inch looks way too small which is why I moved the 50inch downstairs and got a 32inch for upstairs.

The only real difference between monitors and HD TV's is the HDTV's produce more colour, the monitor produces 16million to the TV's 16 billion - but you're still getting HD quality images on the monitor

Yeah, I know it's still HD but it's the size that annoys me lol. I guess I'll just have to wait for another 3 years before I'll be able to afford one of those behemoths 8)7

[TRIGGER M4N]

I'm saving to get this (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/GENNA/318/404/-/3271765/Sony_Bravia_52_KDL52X2000_Freeview_HD_Ready_Widesc reen_LCD_TV/Product.html?searchtype=genre). I've got £0.00 so far.

[JasonA]

I'm saving to get this (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/GENNA/318/404/-/3271765/Sony_Bravia_52_KDL52X2000_Freeview_HD_Ready_Widesc reen_LCD_TV/Product.html?searchtype=genre). I've got £0.00 so far.

Yeah looks a good one that. They come down in price pretty quickly TV's though. I bought my big screen on buy now pay later using a 20% deposit. It was £2000, paid £400 leaving £1600 to pay by september which is in 6months time. Im nearly there with the rest to pay it off by May or June hopefully.

[jammy2049]

My usual setup -
http://www.plankfilms.com/images/setup/vga.jpg

but when parents away I move to the main room with the projector -
http://www.plankfilms.com/images/setup/chair.jpg
http://www.plankfilms.com/images/setup/screen.jpg

[ChicoTheMan15]

What's in that scarface box?

And nice setup, but you should really get rid of that old CRT tv :P

Scarface Box Set
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/ChicoTheMan15/HPIM0426.jpg

The Crt is only 5 years old and is perfect for regular TV watchin

Wow it is isanely massive and in fact I am already thinking of what it would be like playing sonic on my 360 with one of those! Its too bad I wont be able to afford one of those for another 3 years of university . :P

I swear it must be like going to the cinema everyday for you mate.

Projector (Optoma HD70) Only cost $999 US and i built the screen for $100 total

[Curry]

My usual setup -
http://www.plankfilms.com/images/setup/vga.jpg

Lovin' the Comic Sans :D

Ever considered buying a larger desk?

[nofear360]

My usual setup -
http://www.plankfilms.com/images/setup/vga.jpg

but when parents away I move to the main room with the projector
You have the same PC as me :). Dell Dimension 8400, right?

[charmed699]

It looks like my Dell Dimension 3000 but then again it could be the same model. :P

[Thryon]

Here are a few pics of Crackdown on my projector.
This pic is me on top of the Sha-Gen main building looking down.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/419907669_7bc8727de1.jpg

This is the same pic, but with the screen up. The TV you see in the background is my regular 51" HDTV.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/419906824_396561b64a.jpg

I like this shot as the agent is the same height as my wife (5' from head to toe).
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/419907481_ffb0bfd5ae.jpg

[TRIGGER M4N]

My god, what jobs do you guys have to afford all that?! When I get my job I'll have to save up for like 6 months before I could even think about buying a 32" screen, let alone a massive projector.

[charmed699]

That what I was thinking too when I started seiing the pictures in here but I dont have a job too. :P

[screamidge]

i will post my setup soon just gotta get round to it

[JasonA]

.

[max2663]

i just got it plugged up to me computer. which apparently give either 1080p, 720p or 420p output currently on 720p but i dont know how to change the output or whatmayhaveyou:)

[nofear360]

Here are a few pics of Crackdown on my projector.
This pic is me on top of the Sha-Gen main building looking down.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/419907669_7bc8727de1.jpg

This is the same pic, but with the screen up. The TV you see in the background is my regular 51" HDTV.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/419906824_396561b64a.jpg

I like this shot as the agent is the same height as my wife (5' from head to toe).
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/419907481_ffb0bfd5ae.jpg
WOW!! Those look absolutely amazing. I wanna have one of those :P. And it's all in HD despite the enormous size?

[max2663]

i agree

[Thryon]

WOW!! Those look absolutely amazing. I wanna have one of those :P. And it's all in HD despite the enormous size?

Yep, it is an HD projector.

While the images do show how good it looks, what you do not see is how good it sounds. I have a THX certified 7.1 surround sound setup, that delivers sound from 9 different speakers (the games are 5.1, but the amplifier will output 7.1...kind of like upscalling).

[Fanappy]

Thyron I am really very envious of your set up everytime i look at the pics i have to wipe my mouth from all the saliva

[Curry]

You Americans all got too bloody big houses.

[Thryon]

Yeah! all you Americans have huge houses....
We Canadians have "just right" size houses :+

[Fanappy]

I'm saving to get this (http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/GENNA/318/404/-/3271765/Sony_Bravia_52_KDL52X2000_Freeview_HD_Ready_Widesc reen_LCD_TV/Product.html?searchtype=genre). I've got £0.00 so far.

sod that one sunshine get this bad boy
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0376079406.117439738 0@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccehaddkhdfmjjgcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=689541&category_oid=-29711

I'm 1/2 way there :D

[max2663]

yeh but is 8" worth 800 or so quid:?

[Fanappy]

Ask a woman if and extra 8" is worth it and its less than £400 extra

[max2663]

is it i didn't really look and it really depends on what you want

a: a big telly

b:a xxxxxxxxxxtremely big telly

oh i went to harrods the other day and there was this telly as big as a whale thats the baby you want8)7

[charmed699]

Did you come up here to London then , I actually never went to Harrods before I always have this mental picture that only smart dressed people with suits will be allowed in. :P

I bet it must have been huge though since that is what HArrods seems to be about , selling only the most expensive like one of my mate's got her Persia cat there for £700!!

[Fanappy]

bloody rip off there, i only got to the food section when i wanna really show off ... yeah i saw a panasonic 65" true HD today the 40" wont be in untill June tho and 65" is just to big for my room lol

[Curry]

Ask a woman if and extra 8" is worth it and its less than £400 extra

Bitch, had me LOL'ing there :P

[Fanappy]

It was such an easy shot... i had to refrain from also putting "ur mother doesnt count" but that was just far too much of an arsehole thing to say even for me ;)

[max2663]

8" bigger than yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JasonA]

is it i didn't really look and it really depends on what you want

a: a big telly

b:a xxxxxxxxxxtremely big telly

oh i went to harrods the other day and there was this telly as big as a whale thats the baby you want8)7

[snip]

[_Chris_]

[snip]
2nd

[Fanappy]

3rd

[Gaz-DanaWalker]

Iv just play through a portable tv.
Im missing out on so much.
When i move out from home (quite soon i hope) il be getn a 32"-40" effort and try n get some sort of surround sound goin on aswell.

[Neejoh]

Bought myself a new receiver + surround system, though I can't take pics right now (they're still at my parents house, how cute is that), this summer I'll post the new setup :)

[Rival24]

Specs!

[Cage]

Damn.. This thread is dead.. I really liked this one. Come on people, show us your pics!.. To get it going again, I'll start with posting the setup in my new house.. well, been living here for half a year now, so new is not the word :P
Anyway... the pic.. Now let us see yours!
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/cage1978/DSC00012a.jpg

[Nayse-BTC]

Youve heard my crazy rants and dirty language, why the hell you wanna see my crappy gaff? i put effort into my music setup mostly anyway, i have a fair few consoles (including 360, obviously) but my shit consists of decks and amps and mixers and mics rather than a lovely big tv. (i would so like a lovely big tv)

i dont even have two proper controlers, i bought a third party one not long ago cuz im broke. that was clever. may aswell hav tryed to attach my nes pad to it.

[JasonA]

Mine hasn't changed at all...just the 50inch TV is in another room now and the 32inch is in it's place...and that's it !!

[UncleGuito]

My setup (keep in mind that I'm in college, can't afford a fancy Bravia or whatnot):

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v80/59/37/1260660007/n1260660007_30037823_4883.jpg

[JasonA]

very stephen hawkins looking

[Nayse-BTC]

My setup (keep in mind that I'm in college, can't afford a fancy Bravia or whatnot):

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v80/59/37/1260660007/n1260660007_30037823_4883.jpg

yeh, your certainly ruffin it.....

[_Chris_]

Not the best pic, but here we go:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w100/chris2988/DSC00987.jpg
(you cant see the speakers or sound system to TV is linked up to...but yeah, music/ games sound sexeh:P)

[kobejonez]

LOL my setup ain't even mine right now, 28" CRT TV, 360 etc. I'll try and get an underwhelming picture up at some point.

Yeah _Chris's_ is awesome just how I imagined it to be.

[JasonA]

LOL Vodka ornaments

[_Chris_]

LOL Vodka ornaments

That or i'm just too lazy to move the bottles when im done:P

[Thryon]

I do not have anything new to show since last pic, with the exception of another 30 or so Xbox 360 games.

[Ivan Joidherpus]

I do not have anything new to show since last pic, with the exception of another 30 or so Xbox 360 games.

:D
just a MINOR exception, eh?
lol, you're too much dude. I love how you just throw these little tid bits out there for the rest of us poor chumps to marvel at (you son of a .....):P

Seriously, you are the hardest of the hardcore gamers.
They really do make them different on the east coast. All that lobster must get to your brains.8)7

p.s.
Loving the HD projector.
Very few things are better than a 2 v 2 game of NHL when the players are almost a foot tall each.

[Thryon]

:D
They really do make them different on the east coast. All that lobster must get to your brains.8)7


Dude...I really really REALLY hate lobster (and all seafood for that matter).

[Neejoh]

Finally brought all my stuff back here, also tried to tidy up the cable mess at the back :P

TV and both Xboxes where there in the last picture I posted, but now I've got a killer sound system to annoy my neighbors with :D

http://i18.tinypic.com/4yk135h.jpg (http://i15.tinypic.com/52m146r.jpg)

Still no decent camera, so don't bitch about the quality, ok? :')

[thekkeffect]

heres mine not the best but still nice...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/freddyrulez/alotpfpics546.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/freddyrulez/alotpfpics648.jpg

it was laundry day notice the bed..haha

[Nayse-BTC]

nice piece

[_Chris_]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w100/chris2988/DSC01039.jpg
Mmmmm

[JasonA]

I like that samsung tv...a lot

[_Chris_]

Yeah i wanted to steal it, but y'know, one of my best friends dads... Could only fit my 360 in the bag... blah blah:P

[Oscar]

Seeing as my gaming has been banished to the spare room the little lady makes me keep it all in the cupboard and I have to set it all up every time I want to play (apparently it looks messy and she doesnt want guests to know I'm a computer geek), I believe this is so I pay less attention to gaming and more to her? I could take a picture but you wouldnt be impressed with an 8 year old portable T.V..... Or would you? :P

[kidkit]

Oscar you are depressing me :)

You should build an etertainment unit into the wall or something that you can neatly "hide" away behind a screen door.

[Nayse-BTC]

Seeing as my gaming has been banished to the spare room the little lady makes me keep it all in the cupboard and I have to set it all up every time I want to play (apparently it looks messy and she doesnt want guests to know I'm a computer geek), I believe this is so I pay less attention to gaming and more to her? I could take a picture but you wouldnt be impressed with an 8 year old portable T.V..... Or would you? :P

daaaamn, id be all like (cartman voice)' biatch you better let me play my games anytime i want godammit, i aint takin no shit from you and your crazy friends. im playin rainbow six til my damn eyes bleed and you can have the hollow husk of a man that will be left when im finished. go make breakfast.' heheh i feel for you star, really do.
and i probably have the same telly..

[Thryon]

...You should build an etertainment unit into the wall or something that you can neatly "hide" away behind a screen door.

That is how mine is built. I do not hide it, but it would be super easy to place a screen as you indicated and no one would know the horrors I hide behind that screen.

well they may notice the 10 speakers around the room, but not much I can do about that. 8)7

PS/ Nayse-BTC that was some funny stuff. :P

[Stonie]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w100/chris2988/DSC01039.jpg
Mmmmm

From that picture, I can understand why some 360's do fail. I am not passing all blame to individual users, it's just that pic in general is an example of how not to play your 360. Common sense should tell you not to place it on the carpet... 8)7

[Chris]

ooo burn. (get it?)

[kobejonez]

Common sense should tell you not to place it on the carpet... 8)7

The area of carpet under my 360 is so clean, it gave me an idea.....Game and Vacuum at the same time. Wow 360s are versatile, Just 20 minutes ago I did a full step aerobics workout on it whilst the girlfriend played Zuma. I have a workout planned for later using mine and my G/F's 360s strapped onto my arms like weights.

[_Chris_]

From that picture, I can understand why some 360's do fail. I am not passing all blame to individual users, it's just that pic in general is an example of how not to play your 360. Common sense should tell you not to place it on the carpet... 8)7

Which is exactly why MY 360 is on the little table:)

[Phocas]

Hell Yes, I was hoping this thread would come back alive!! I am at work but when I get home I will post my setup. I just moved into my new house and i'm excited to show my new gaming rooms.

[Thryon]

...i'm excited to show my new gaming rooms.

Now there is a gamer. He has more than one room devoted to the sport. _o_

Unless it was a typo, in which case boo to you for getting my hopes up. :P

[_Chris_]

Now there is a gamer. He has more than one room devoted to the sport. _o_

Unless it was a typo, in which case boo to you for getting my hopes up. :P
Hey hey hey! If i could afford it every single room in my house would be a games rooom, console in every god damn room, toilet, play while i shit, bathroom, every fucking where!:P

[JasonA]

Hell Yes, I was hoping this thread would come back alive!! I am at work but when I get home I will post my setup. I just moved into my new house and i'm excited to show my new gaming rooms.

_o__o_

Devoted...

[coojo]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/halojames/P6270141.jpg


http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/halojames/P8080184.jpg

_o_

[Fanappy]

I shall post my new set up when my box is back but i have to say nice set ups on this page a brief run down of what i have Amp (and surround sound speakers 4 2 large l and r speakers) my 19 " monitor and my 26" HDtv with my "Living Room PC" Philips LX2000, Gamecube, Mega Drive, my HDDVD add on and a gap where my 360 should be ;)

[nofear360]

Coojo, you HAVE to get a new TV. Or get a monitor. Just get rid of that ... *struggles* S-D TV :P.

[_Chris_]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/halojames/P8080184.jpg

_o_
Bloody breadbin:P

[charmed699]

You should search for my tv then to see what looks old but my philosophy is that if it plays games then I dont mind not having a new HD big screen. The way I see it is I have £500+ of extra money for more games. :)

[Thryon]

I new new shelves in my gaming room. This may sound like braggin (well this thread is all about bragging I guess), but I am running out of room for my Xbox 360 games and gamming gear. And soon I shall have the Rock Band kit to place somewhere. I may have to purchase a larger house.

[JasonA]

I new new shelves in my gaming room. This may sound like braggin (well this thread is all about bragging I guess), but I am running out of room for my Xbox 360 games and gamming gear. And soon I shall have the Rock Band kit to place somewhere. I may have to purchase a larger house.

Please Thryon stop it!! :9~:9~

[max2663]

did any of you see that family on tv(uk only) and the kids had about ten different tv lined up each with a different console attached??

[Thryon]

Well I have not bragged in days :+

Nothing new to show as far as hardware, same 106" screen and HD projector, same THX 7.1 amplifier, same everything......but at least I have new games.

Here is a pic of my current collection (only missing 6 games at this time).

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/1368623270_1f6bb85696_o.jpg
Some may note the 6 copies of NHL2K8 on the right. I got them for an incredible deal ($20 Cdn each) and I am currently selling on Ebay. all profits will go to the Halo 3 Legendary Edition Fund. :)

I shall post another pic when I rearrange my entertainment room with Rock Band goods, sometime around the holidays.

[_Chris_]

Damn you an your mass amounts of money, care to share my good chum?;););)
Y'know, airmail a game or two;)

[JasonA]

Despite evil pinata looking at me right in the middle...That is some amount of games!!!

(Puts my little pile of 30 odd to shame !!)

also interesting (yes im sad) to see the different sides of the games...Like TR:Legend, & Tiger 07 are very different to the sides for my version...

[_Chris_]

I have about 6 or 7 at the moment, Fuck lack of money, fuck having to trade things in. ARRRRGJGHHHHH!

[JasonA]

I have about 6 or 7 at the moment, Fuck lack of money, fuck having to trade things in. ARRRRGJGHHHHH!

Every single one of us has been there!! You get & keep all the best most needed games though. Gears, ShadowRun, Graw2,

[_Chris_]

Oh, i was gonna trade in Shadowrun on friday for Stranglehold...

[JasonA]

Oh, i was gonna trade in Shadowrun on friday for Stranglehold...

Just as well - no new maps are coming for it :( EVER !!!

[_Chris_]

Yeah then fuck it, away with shadowrun friday, Jay at least rent Stranglehold, the multiplayer looks REALLY good.

[JasonA]

Yeah then fuck it, away with shadowrun friday, Jay at least rent Stranglehold, the multiplayer looks REALLY good.

It's been added to my list now.

[_Chris_]

Does that mean you'll have it on launch day? (Friday) If so, we should play some multiplayer.

[JasonA]

Does that mean you'll have it on launch day? (Friday) If so, we should play some multiplayer.

No cos it's a postal one, I'll download the demo whilst asleep if I like it, then I'll just buy it.

[_Chris_]

Fair enough, but be sure to watch the vid that shows multiplayer after completeing the demo.

[JasonA]

Fair enough, but be sure to watch the vid that shows multiplayer after completeing the demo.

Yeah will do. A lot of people seem excited about this game, but Im kinda used to games I know, every time I branch out a bit - it's not what I expect.

Crackdown & Saints Row I hated...
Call of Juarez turned out to be shit the more I played...

Hopefully it aint bad, a few others I know are getting it too

[_Chris_]

Crackdown: Each to their own i suppose, the others, i agree, saits row was fun, but not what i expected and such, Call of Juarez...Got i hated that, but Stranglehold is really good IMO, you'll see for yourself on the demo, the more you play the more you unlock, nice for a demo, but its at least worth a rent, even if just for multiplayer and achievements

[JasonA]

Yes - I aint been getting achievements for ages...held up by CoD4 !! I still can't bring myself to play KingKong...

Thryon's games pics is a massive amount - how much has he spent!!!

[_Chris_]

Yes - I aint been getting achievements for ages...held up by CoD4 !! I still can't bring myself to play KingKong...

Thryon's games pics is a massive amount - how much has he spent!!!
Same, though when i get stranglehold that well help, and when i can be bothered to play Bioshock anymore, i'm pissed i destroyed my enjoyment of that game.

[JasonA]

Same, though when i get stranglehold that well help, and when i can be bothered to play Bioshock anymore, i'm pissed i destroyed my enjoyment of that game.


Haha..does Bioshock have online stuff...multiplayer modes?

[_Chris_]

Nope. Leaderboards maybe, but thats it. Which nowadays, is a dissapointment, only game i really wont care about that is Assassins Creed, though from that pic i found i still hope there may be some sort of co-op.

[JasonA]

Nope. Leaderboards maybe, but thats it. Which nowadays, is a dissapointment, only game i really wont care about that is Assassins Creed, though from that pic i found i still hope there may be some sort of co-op.

I like the look of this game...especially when I heard they based it on Prince of Persia,

[_Chris_]

I like the look of this game...especially when I heard they based it on Prince of Persia,

As far as i'm aware, the only connection is PoP was the first game (as far as i know) to include any elements of parkour (free running, i used to do a bit back in the day, much fun) which Assassins Creed has a lot of. Climbing and jumping around on things and such, one of the main reasons i want it is for the parkour elements, just to be able to run around on buildings, good looking climbing over the crackdown "jump 100 ft then grab a ledge" climbing, i want something much more realistic, which is what AC delivers. That game is gonna own on disgusting levels IMO.

[Thryon]

Yes - I aint been getting achievements for ages...held up by CoD4 !! I still can't bring myself to play KingKong...

Thryon's games pics is a massive amount - how much has he spent!!!

I can tell you, I spent about $4000 so far, that is for 96 retail games, 47 XBLA games, 4 Xbox 360 (one I gave to a friend), 8 wireless controllers (soon to be 9, the wife wants the pink one), the HD DVD drive, wireless wheel, MS quick cahrge kit with 6 battery packs and al kinds of trinkets. While $4000 may sound like a lot, this is about the same amount of money I would have spent on my gaming computer, without all the games.

[_Chris_]

I can tell you, I spent about $4000 so far, that is for 96 retail games, 47 XBLA games, 4 Xbox 360 (one I gave to a friend), 8 wireless controllers (soon to be 9, the wife wants the pink one), the HD DVD drive, wireless wheel, MS quick cahrge kit with 6 battery packs and al kinds of trinkets. While $4000 may sound like a lot, this is about the same amount of money I would have spent on my gaming computer, without all the games.

Fuck i want your life. Or at least your money;):P

[JasonA]

I can tell you, I spent about $4000 so far, that is for 96 retail games, 47 XBLA games, 4 Xbox 360 (one I gave to a friend), 8 wireless controllers (soon to be 9, the wife wants the pink one), the HD DVD drive, wireless wheel, MS quick cahrge kit with 6 battery packs and al kinds of trinkets. While $4000 may sound like a lot, this is about the same amount of money I would have spent on my gaming computer, without all the games.

Blimey!!! $4000.00 is not a lot to me, but a lot on the one hobby!! It's about £1800.00 (ish) which since the 360 launched 18 months ago - its your $222 a month investment in your personal entertainment...lol

[_Chris_]

God i wish i wasnt so lacking in money, fuck my shit job, Jay, take me on. I need a better job

[JasonA]

God i wish i wasnt so lacking in money, fuck my shit job, Jay, take me on. I need a better job

LOL everyone who works for us are on shit pay too...you need to get to the jobcentreplus, not to sign-on, but just print off some jobs and see where it takes you. Sounds like you're in a routine of crap job, but at least it's a job mode...

Its 5am WTF am I doing awake!!

[_Chris_]

I miss this time of morning, my sleep pattern was so fucked at one point, i was going to bed when my mum went to workm (8am) and getting up around 6/7pm, was alright back then, but now with my (GAY) job and such, cannit be done. I wouldnt say routine shit job, bare in mind this is still the first real job i've ever had in my life (at 18. yes i know, lame) but i'm trying to sort out a job at Gamestation, which would be great, if not Rileys, cause simply, Rileys rules. Havnt been in a week or so, i should do. I fucking LOVE Rileys. What can i say? I like to get REALLY drunk and play lots of pool. And American pool is MUCH easier to play when drunk:P


Its 5am WTF am I doing awake!!

I hate having no cannabis to sleep with, i've been drinking all night, im kinda drunk, yet STILL dont wanna sleep, its only ever my bongs that make me ready for sleep, i dunno how long i'm gonna be up tonight...Ugh.

[JasonA]

I miss this time of morning, my sleep pattern was so fucked at one point, i was going to bed when my mum went to workm (8am) and getting up around 6/7pm, was alright back then, but now with my (GAY) job and such, cannit be done. I wouldnt say routine shit job, bare in mind this is still the first real job i've ever had in my life (at 18. yes i know, lame) but i'm trying to sort out a job at Gamestation, which would be great, if not Rileys, cause simply, Rileys rules. Havnt been in a week or so, i should do. I fucking LOVE Rileys. What can i say? I like to get REALLY drunk and play lots of pool. And American pool is MUCH easier to play when drunk:P



I hate having no cannabis to sleep with, i've been drinking all night, im kinda drunk, yet STILL dont wanna sleep, its only ever my bongs that make me ready for sleep, i dunno how long i'm gonna be up tonight...Ugh.

Whatever you do though, and no matter how bad things may get or not get...dont ever work at McDonalds...:P

[HylianHitman]

One thing I want to do in my life is work in a video games store. I dislike my GAME shop because the staff there strike me as the kind who do it because it's a retail job.

There is a Gamestation near to my place.

[charmed699]

I tried getting a part time job in Gamestation but did not get it twice, so I am assuming it is to do with me looking quite young.

But your collection just keeps growing Thryon in massive proportions but I noticed your missing Sonic which is a serious felony. I am getting to the point that I am running out of space to put games around my room. :P

Also your Enchanted Arms box seems to be bigger so is that some sort of limited edition with extras?

[HylianHitman]

Maybe it has something to do with appearance. I figure walking in wearing a Penny Arcade shirt or something like that would do it.

[JasonA]

Everyone in my local gamestores are no older than 17 - 18...prob because they only get paid £3 per hour then.

[Chris]

I need a better job.

[Thryon]

OK. I know I said i would not post any other picture till I finished redesigning my game room, but I just had to post a pic of the newest member of my family.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1353/1393368976_8c292648a0_o.jpg
The new member is in the middle. Still a little green.

[charmed699]

The Gears of War xbox 360 looks incredible but the Halo themed one also stands out, but specially on the gold drive. I am sitll waiting for the day a Blue xbox 360 will come out. :P

[JasonA]

The Gears of War xbox 360 looks incredible but the Halo themed one also stands out, but specially on the gold drive. I am sitll waiting for the day a Blue xbox 360 will come out. :P

You know a Sonic 360 would look good though wouldn't it..

Im glad i've seen the Halo3 one now cos it really makes me not want one also the guide button on the controller should have been orange too !! If I had my way :) . Im getting the elite though pretty soon.

(Is that a slate worktop?)

I need a better job.

What do you do?

[Thryon]

I had no plans on getting the Halo 3 console, till a saw it. Picture do not do it justice. It is very nice. I did a little altering thou. I will be using this as my main console, and since it came with a 20GB drive, I exchanged the hard drive enclosures to include the 120GB drive in the Halo HDD case. So I have the whole Halo 3 console look, but with 120GB drive.

[JasonA]

I had no plans on getting the Halo 3 console, till a saw it. Picture do not do it justice. It is very nice. I did a little altering thou. I will be using this as my main console, and since it came with a 20GB drive, I exchanged the hard drive enclosures to include the 120GB drive in the Halo HDD case. So I have the whole Halo 3 console look, but with 120GB drive.

You pimped it !

I think I associate Halo to be black, blue & metallic - so not sure what the green is for (unless its obvious & I'm totally stupid)

[TRIGGER M4N]

I think I associate Halo to be black, blue & metallic - so not sure what the green is for (unless its obvious & I'm totally stupid)

You didn't just say that, surely?!


http://www.gamejunkie.com/tournaments/halo2/images/master_chief2.jpg

[charmed699]

The main menu for HAlo 2 was so blue that I think a lot of us became used to associating that colour with the game.

[HylianHitman]

The main menu for HAlo 2 was so blue that I think a lot of us became used to associating that colour with the game.

The preset Halo theme is blue, as well.

[Fanappy]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r234/Fanappy/312PPJ316FL._SS500_.jpg


Hmmmm this was Blue (I'm not slating the Halo 360 I really like it does it have HDMI output???)

[JasonA]

LOL...a few things in my defence then...

You didn't just say that, surely?!



OK...I get it now...Master Chief's armour

[Thryon]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r234/Fanappy/312PPJ316FL._SS500_.jpg


Hmmmm this was Blue (I'm not slating the Halo 360 I really like it does it have HDMI output???)

Yes it does have HDMI, but no HDMI cable (that is OK, I am not even using the one that came with my Elite). It also comes with an Play & Charge kit.

The console is very nice with all kinds of little symbols all over the console, but the wireless controller is quite plain, just green and black in colour. I am also getting the other two custom Todd McFarlane controllers.

[Fanappy]

Yeah they are cool I'm tempted to pick them (Todd McFarlane Controllers) up although the whole lack of rechargeable battery has put me off slightly cos they would have to have white ones in my case :S
Are you a completionist??? And gonna pick up the Master Chief Wireless Headset???

[screamidge]

i got a question i just got a cable that attaches my hd/tv to my pc, but i have this really strange problem, i plugged it in it worked but when i changed channel and tried to go back to the pc it would not appear, i have to reconnect the cable every time i wanna see the picture any help would be appreciated thanks

[_Chris_]

I had a similar problem when i got my cable next week, from PC it wouldnt go back to another channel. try pessing TV then whatever channel you want, if not, you may have to use the menu to get out or into it.

[screamidge]

I had a similar problem when i got my cable next week, from PC it wouldnt go back to another channel. try pessing TV then whatever channel you want, if not, you may have to use the menu to get out or into it.

i tried all those things and nothing i must be doing something wrong, its from dvi to hdmi

[Thryon]

Yeah they are cool I'm tempted to pick them (Todd McFarlane Controllers) up although the whole lack of rechargeable battery has put me off slightly cos they would have to have white ones in my case :S
Are you a completionist??? And gonna pick up the Master Chief Wireless Headset???

8) I was just looking at the Halo 3 wireless headset. If only I did not already have a WHITE wireless headset. To tell the truth, I can deal with the white headset, but what I would really want is a black chatpad. The white chatpad only really looks good on the white controller. While the black one whould look good on the two special controller and the green controller as they all sport black analog sticks and D-pads.

ps/ the green controller has a black battery pack included, and the two Tod McFarlane controllers also use black battery packs.

[JasonA]

8) I was just looking at the Halo 3 wireless headset. If only I did not already have a WHITE wireless headset. To tell the truth, I can deal with the white headset, but what I would really want is a black chatpad. The white chatpad only really looks good on the white controller. While the black one whould look good on the two special controller and the green controller as they all sport black analog sticks and D-pads.

ps/ the green controller has a black battery pack included, and the two Tod McFarlane controllers also use black battery packs.

That would so send me nuts! - plus my white wireless headset literally died on me after 5 months of having it. I don't think the internal batteries on them last all that long, plus it made me sound like a girl.

[max2663]

all this colour coding is driving me nuts STOP BEING LITTLE GIRLS ABOUT BATTERY PACKS. there was a gow 360???

[HylianHitman]

all this colour coding is driving me nuts STOP BEING LITTLE GIRLS ABOUT BATTERY PACKS. there was a gow 360???

Is there anything you like to look just perfect? Anything at all?

If there is, STOP BEING A LITTLE GIRL ABOUT IT.

K, thx.

[JasonA]

Is there anything you like to look just perfect? Anything at all?

If there is, STOP BEING A LITTLE GIRL ABOUT IT.

K, thx.

LOL...

I like most things to be perfect, but it's impossible for everything to be perfect. I understand keeping black battery packs all round saves on costs...:)

[ghosl]

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7436/dsc00697gw8.th.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00697gw8.jpg)
Demodvr you dont suck you just have to play more often.

[Thryon]

all this colour coding is driving me nuts STOP BEING LITTLE GIRLS ABOUT BATTERY PACKS. there was a gow 360???

LOL. I just pre-ordered the PINK wireless controller for the wife (she thinks it will allow her to play better hockey). I was all worried about the battery pack. I only use the MS rechargeables battery packs and figured that white or black would like pretty shite on a pink controller. Well you will be glad to know they are releasing PINK battery packs as well. _o_

[JasonA]

LOL. I just pre-ordered the PINK wireless controller for the wife (she thinks it will allow her to play better hockey). I was all worried about the battery pack. I only use the MS rechargeables battery packs and figured that white or black would like pretty shite on a pick controller. Well you will be glad to know they are releasing PINK battery packs as well. _o_

_o_ Im chuffed to bits...lol

[Fanappy]

LOL. I just pre-ordered the PINK wireless controller for the wife (she thinks it will allow her to play better hockey). I was all worried about the battery pack. I only use the MS rechargeables battery packs and figured that white or black would like pretty shite on a pink controller. Well you will be glad to know they are releasing PINK battery packs as well. _o_

If I remember correctly there is also a Blue control pad therefore blue batteries which would solve my Halo Controller Issues :D

[Thryon]

If I remember correctly there is also a Blue control pad therefore blue batteries which would solve my Halo Controller Issues :D

Yes, there will be a blue wireless controller and blue battery packs, but I am certain that the Todd McFarlane Halo 3 special edition wireless controllers have black battery packs.

To change the topic from colour here for a moment. I was reading up on the Halo 3 console and came accross a nice tidbit of info

"This console has the 65nm chip and the extra heatsink"

But I could not find any place with actuals pics (most sites are blocked from work).

Can anyone confirm this? (and no, I am not taking mine apart to verify)

[Rossko_UK]

Apparently that's not true. I have no proof of this, but that's what I read somewhere.

[Thryon]

Apparently that's not true. I have no proof of this, but that's what I read somewhere.

Too bad. Not that it makes any difference as the extra heatsink has pretty much resolved any RRoD in new consoles (no problem with my Elite since day 1). I know the DVD drive appears different than in my other consoles. Using a visual chart on another website, I realise that this unit contains the BENQ VAD6038 DVD drive.

[Sotha]

I have my 360 elite and ps3 set up on my 40" Sony Bravia v-series with sony surround sound set up in the lounge and my Nintendo Wii set up on my 50" samsung in the bedroom.

Ill post pics up tommorow.

[JasonA]

I have my 360 elite and ps3 set up on my 40" Sony Bravia v-series with sony surround sound set up in the lounge and my Nintendo Wii set up on my 50" samsung in the bedroom.

Ill post pics up tommorow.

Yeah I had a 50inch panasonic in the bedroom - nearly blinded me!! moved it downstairs and got a 32inch which is just right!!

looking forward to seeing pics!!

[Thryon]

If I remember correctly there is also a Blue control pad therefore blue batteries which would solve my Halo Controller Issues :D

I can now say for sure that the battery packs are indeed black. See the pics of my controllers.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1192/1414973853_0bab372266_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1041/1415852740_b3b5abcc80_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1063/1414974413_32f36d77f6_o.jpg

Here is a closeup of the Spartan controller. You can see the high quality of the design. These controllers are amazing.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1322/1415854842_7541a7a98b_o.jpg

and of course, I tried to resist, but my life felt incomplete without it.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1388/1414974615_85469c9170_o.jpg
Unlike my white wireless headset, this did not come with a plugin recharger, but with a USB cable that plugs in the console.

[Sotha]

Heres the Pics I promised here is the pic of my set up for the 360 elite and ps3.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Sotha/001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Sotha/003.jpg

Here is the best room with the 50 inc and the nintendo wii

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Sotha/002-1.jpg

[JasonA]

Back when my eyes were hurting...

http://www.jason-andrews.co.uk/xboxic/then.jpg

And now a more suitable size...

http://www.jason-andrews.co.uk/xboxic/now1.jpg

[Sotha]

Nice tvs jay, Had to put the samsung in the bedroom cant play games on that its to big so its perfect for the wii and plus the bravia is 1080p.

How much did that second one set you back? Im thinking of down sizing the tv in the bedroom.

[JasonA]

Nice tvs jay, Had to put the samsung in the bedroom cant play games on that its to big so its perfect for the wii and plus the bravia is 1080p.

How much did that second one set you back? Im thinking of down sizing the tv in the bedroom.

The 50inch was £2000 last year and now it's in another room with the PS3 on the stand that it came with, one of those glass metal type ones.

The 32inch was £500 but I think you can get a 32inch cheaper again than that now. The price of these things come down all the time!

The elite will go lovely with my smaller tv which also has a matt black finish to it.

[AugustusBot]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/MaxPowerSrTVSetup.jpg

Philips Ambilight 2 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Model: 42PFL7432D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/MaxPowerSrTVSetupCloseup.jpg
look at that. my ps3 and 360 look like they're equals in that photo. too bad the ps3 is superior! :)


I just moved into this apt. like 2 months ago, I think I'm finally going to hang some things on the walls today. I ordered this to go above the TV, it's a panoramic from the 2002 Fiesta Bowl National Championship game (I was in my 3rd year at OSU):
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Buckeyes2002FiestaBowl.jpg
Go Buckeyes!

[JasonA]

Wow...no offence, but for some reason I thought you were a kid ?? - how old are you?

[AugustusBot]

Wow...no offence, but for some reason I thought you were a kid ?? - how old are you?

no doubt i act like one. 25, i'll be 26 in november.

[JasonA]

no doubt i act like one. 25, i'll be 26 in november.

Ah..I think it's cos of your avatar pic, and you post very little, so thought you was at school.

26 is probably the worst age to be after 14 !! official member of the over 25's club...:D

[AugustusBot]

Oh ya, Diogo Miguel, feast your eyes upon THESE!:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Sonic.jpg
**note how i pointlessly try and recharge a battery pack that for some reason died...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/TailsandKnuckles.jpg

[charmed699]

Those are truly the most magnificent photos I seen in ages around the internet!Are those the toys that were made as merchandise for Sonic X as I have been thinking of buying a set of 5.

Thanks mate, did you also get a faceplate with your Eternal Sonata game? I wish I could get either Polka, Chopin or Alegretto if the same happens over here.

[AugustusBot]

Those are truly the most magnificent photos I seen in ages around the internet!Are those the toys that were made as merchandise for Sonic X as I have been thinking of buying a set of 5.

Thanks mate, did you also get a faceplate with your Eternal Sonata game? I wish I could get either Polka, Chopin or Alegretto if the same happens over here.

ya i think they're sonic x. a friend of mine picked 'em up from his work for me (he filled one of those claw machines that grab a toy w/ them.).

i got the polka faceplate, but i dont like faceplates. i like a clean / professional looking AV setup, not some artsy graphics on one of my 5 components on the rack.

The Polka faceplate is currently standing up on my desk at work, next to my 20th anniversery Sonic figurine and a mech from Lost Planet. and a little monkey from Super Monkey Ball. I love preorder swag :).

[charmed699]

That sounds like you have the best desk set up in your work office then. I also like the promotional swag for games as much as you problably. I got the Mech too from Lost Planet but I don't have a Sonic figurine as it did not come out here with pre orders of the xbox 360 Sonic game. Instead the only promotion was a special slip case for the game and 3 postcards which I got, but recently I won a Sonic mug/fridge magnets, a couple of Sonic hoodies and hats. :)

If I was getting the stuff that games press gets from publishers my room would problably be swamped by now. :P

[Rossko_UK]

That sounds like you have the best desk set up in your work office then. I also like the promotional swag for games as much as you problably. I got the Mech too from Lost Planet but I don't have a Sonic figurine as it did not come out here with pre orders of the xbox 360 Sonic game. Instead the only promotion was a special slip case for the game and 3 postcards which I got, but recently I won a Sonic mug/fridge magnets, a couple of Sonic hoodies and hats. :)

If I was getting the stuff that games press gets from publishers my room would problably be swamped by now. :P

Why are you so obsessed with Sega/Sonic stuff? Didn't your parents ever tell you Mario was the cooler dude?!

I also have Sonic and Tails cuddly toys, but they are in the loft now, otherwise I woulda snapped a pic of them for you!

[nofear360]

Didn't your parents ever tell you Mario was the cooler dude!?

That's like parents telling their child Santa Claus doesn't exist!! :D

[JasonA]

Here what my 50inch tv looks like now...on it's stand with PS3

http://www.jason-andrews.co.uk/xboxic/tv.jpg

[nofear360]

Beautiful ...

[charmed699]

Although I do like Mario games it all started with Sonic on a master system when i was 8 or 9. So ever since I just played more and more Sonic games until I realised that I truly liked these games the most. ;)

Saying that not much can take me away from Sonic Rush Adventure since I got it last week.

[Chris]

You buy every Sega game though, even if it's crap. Just because Sega made it.

Guys, what's the best sound system I can get for under $100 for my computer? I know that's pretty cheap, but it's all I have right now.

[screamidge]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/SCREAMIDGE/mysetup.jpg
my xbox is hidden at the moment behind the little monitor

[JasonA]

All those DVD's not lined up I'd have a seizure :D, but I used to meausre my sandwhiches with a ruler...I was very odd...lol I have this bad thing about everything being straight.

Nice TV, seems very bright too.

[screamidge]

All those DVD's not lined up I'd have a seizure :D, but I used to meausre my sandwhiches with a ruler...I was very odd...lol I have this bad thing about everything being straight.

Nice TV, seems very bright too.

good point jay on the dvds, i have been meaning to sort them out for a while now they look a bit messy at the moment

[deaninho]

hey all.

been meaning to do this for a while, here's my set up, long time reader of xboxic, bout time i started to post more too! :)

here's my setup and a little nod in the direction of UKJAY too ;)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/deaninho/IMG_1426.jpg

[nofear360]

Looks very nice.

[deaninho]

Looks very nice.

cheers :) only thing i hate is seeing the cables behind, i'd never go for a clear unit again.

[JasonA]

Hi...

Nice setup!! looks very clean too. :D

And CoD4 on screen - a winner ! lol

[Chris]

Not that anyone even acknowledged me, but I found a surprisingly cheap BOSE sound system (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=companion2_multimedia_index) ($100) for my computer.

[Fanappy]

Not that anyone even acknowledged me, but I found a surprisingly cheap BOSE sound system (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=companion2_multimedia_index) ($100) for my computer.

Acknowledged ;) they look pretty sweet btw.

Lol my set up sorry Ironically cant find my camera cable is awful for wires and cables and power bricks because I have the 360, hd dvd drive, my hd tv, Gamecube, dreamcast, PC, mega drive, battery recharger and my amplifier so its an mass of cables looks crap but what ya gonna do...

[nofear360]

Not that anyone even acknowledged me, but I found a surprisingly cheap BOSE sound system (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=companion2_multimedia_index) ($100) for my computer.
Sorry I didn't reply to that message because I don't know shit about sound systems :P.

[Chris]

I don't really know too much either. I just know I'm tired of headphones.

[Strawbs]

My setup. :)
Got the TV in April 47" Sony Bravia.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/CaptainPeeJ/newsetup2.jpg
That is was what the gaming drawer looked like when I first set all this up. You should see it now... it's like a junk drawer!!!8)7
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/CaptainPeeJ/newsetup.jpg

[nofear360]

*marvels at the setup* :9~

[HylianHitman]

Old photo tbh, the Marketplace panel is missing.

What does it look like now?

Is that DDR Universe I spy? :+

[AugustusBot]

That is was what the gaming drawer looked like when I first set all this up. You should see it now... it's like a junk drawer!!!8)7
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e372/CaptainPeeJ/newsetup.jpg

No PS3 controllers? Already looks like a junk drawer to me.

[Ivan Joidherpus]

No PS3 controllers? Already looks like a junk drawer to me.

They're in the other drawer. As in, the CLOSED drawer. Because there is no good reason to take them out. Nothing to play....:o
nice try though.

[JasonA]

maybe no marketplace blade because he never updated his console...?? perhaps..

[charmed699]

He states that it is quite old as he has a lot more items now which means he must have set up shop by now in his room. :)

All very incredible setups to all of you which make my VCR TV look even more outdated but it plays games, and at 60 hz too! :P

[JasonA]

He states that it is quite old as he has a lot more items now which means he must have set up shop by now in his room. :)

All very incredible setups to all of you which make my VCR TV look even more outdated but it plays games, and at 60 hz too! :P

Nothing wrong with that...the games are the 'most' important thing and so long as you can see them. Someone I know only uses that tiny tiny little screen you attach to the console its only about 8 inches or something...:D

[Strawbs]

No PS3 for me!... PS3 = catpoop. :P

Old photo tbh, the Marketplace panel is missing.

What does it look like now?

Is that DDR Universe I spy? :+ I will try and take a new photo but the setup is basically the same. DDRU that is... except I wasn't playing it so I sold it. Guitar Hero II I still have. That's a fun game.

[No Fear Man]

I don't have any pictures at the moment, I can add them later when I find them but I have...

360 Elite with HD-DVD Player, Wii, HD-DVR hooked to...

Hitachi 57" 1080i RPCRT HDTV
600Watt Dolby Digital, DTS, 5.1 Home Theater

Yea...I'm lovin' it....lol

[_Chris_]

Hm... This seems less smapperish, if you are a real person, remove the links in the sig man.

[No Fear Man]

Hm... This seems less smapperish, if you are a real person, remove the links in the sig man.


What's smapperish?

And why do I need to remove the links in my sig?

I'm a real person....go check the news on the front page, I submit the Rock Band tracks every week pretty much.

[_Chris_]

smapper is our...well MY (Mwuahahaha) word for spammer, we get a lot, they always link in their sigs, and its advertising, seeing as you jsut started here, it seems like youve just joined to take some of our members and put them on your site, know what i mean? Ross, Rival and Curry wont like it.

[No Fear Man]

smapper is our...well MY (Mwuahahaha) word for spammer, we get a lot, they always link in their sigs, and its advertising, seeing as you jsut started here, it seems like youve just joined to take some of our members and put them on your site, know what i mean? Ross, Rival and Curry wont like it.

Oh...I get what you're saying.

No no....that's not why I had the links there. Hell, my gaming community is nothing like this one. Mine is just free games to play online....and an E-Fed. I'm no spammer though...I do have a habit of disappearing for weeks at a time...and I usually only reply to threads that I have something creative to say in.

Trust me....I'm the type of person that once you get to know me you'll either love me....or wish death upon me for being a master debater....

Wait...that didn't sound right...

[_Chris_]

Creative... Check the Xboxic comic thread, see what you think of my... creativity lol.

And i'm guessing you'll love me or hate me too... I seem to either get alone fine or bitch constantly with people...

[Thryon]

Nothing much in the way of new gear for my game room. I did pick up a nice small 42" LCD for my bedroom thou. I will hook up my spare Xbox 360 to it to allow for movies and the occasional hockey game against the missus at 2AM :P

[kidkit]

Yeah, small :P

I upgraded my small 42" plasma to a not as small 50" samsung plasma. The a450 goes for a pretty good price if you can shrug off 1080p support.

[stormz 1]

i have an rca 52 inch projection television, 1080i.. looks great enuff for video games, and dvd's look clear as fuck, lookin to upgrade soon tho, the colors cahnge sometimes, the faces look a little greenish, lol

[Ivan Joidherpus]

TV.
speakers.
360.

yup, I've got an awesome setup.
No pictures, so you'll all just have to take my word for it.

and yes, its a slow day at the office.

[Strawbs]

No PS3 for me!... PS3 = catpoop. :P

I will try and take a new photo but the setup is basically the same. DDRU that is... except I wasn't playing it so I sold it. Guitar Hero II I still have. That's a fun game.

hahahaaa.... it's funny that I wrote that Sept of last year and now I own a PS3. :? _o_

[kidkit]

just as long as you don't play too many games on it... ;)

I don't use mine much to be honest. I grabbed the NHL2k9 demo (which i thought was garbage), other than that haven't gotten into to much. Don't quite grasp the hype for pixel junk eden, but I should give it another whirl.

[Rival24]

I have recently upgraded my 32" TV to a 46" full HD. Call of Duty 4 is so much easier now!

http://resources.gfkms.com/images/ecxget.asp?url=/3/xq9dla9m7e81j6y/xq9dla9m7e81j6y-415738.jpg

[Messiah]

It's almost 2 years since the topic starter posted his/our setup. But in 2 years things change. So did my setup. This are the Specs:

* Television: Samsung LE40A656 FullHD 100hz :)
* Ps3 - Connected with HDMI
* Xbox 360 - Connected with HDMI
* HDX1000 - For all my HD series and MKV watching pleasure
* Xbox - Why it's there? dunno, for some old XBMC maybe
* UPC - HD DVR - Digital television

And there are some things hidden in the picture. Behind the games there is a linksys wireless router for connecting everything to my home network (i hate wireless). And there is also a 1 TB WD Nas behind the games for storing all the TV Series and Movies. I'm still working on a descent sound system.


http://img13.imagevenue.com/loc718/th_57114_IMG_0049_122_718lo.JPG (http://img13.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=57114_IMG_0049_122_718lo.JPG)

[Ivan Joidherpus]

I'm still working on a descent sound system.


get these:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10051737&catid=26558

if you can find/afford them, they are outstanding speakers. Do some homework, but bang for the buck is right here imo.

[Messiah]

get these:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10051737&catid=26558

if you can find/afford them, they are outstanding speakers. Do some homework, but bang for the buck is right here imo.

Nah i'm more looking into a professional sound system with receiver and such :)

[kidkit]

I think these look nice:

http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32

They would go well with nice hdmi receiver (with audio support) Like the Yamaha 663 or Pioneer 1018 :)

[Chris]

I think these look nice:

http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32

They would go well with nice hdmi receiver (with audio support) Like the Yamaha 663 or Pioneer 1018 :)

I like how they try to sell you 3 3ft hdmi cables for $147 (Half off from $294)

8)7

[kidkit]

lol, true, but at least they are almost honest about it.

http://www.orbaudio.com/ProductImages/ubercableheader.gif

"Of Course, we still recommend basic cables for most installations..."

[Chris]

What is Uber cable? ahaha

[Ivan Joidherpus]

meh, it sounds fantastic on an optical connection tbh.
I doubt I'd notice the difference from optical to HDMI. Would be a cleaner setup behind the television, but that's about it.

[AugustusBot]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Controllers.jpg
used my 50$ best buy gift cert from christmas to pick up an Energizer PS3 controller charging stand. Too bad my 360 controllers dont have a stand and they have to sit unorderly on this cabinet in front of the nice controller stands.

i also picked up a chatpad for my 360 with the remaining gift card balance. What a complete waste. I don't see myself playing normal games with the pad attached, and it's a pain in the ass to snap on each time i need it. my best option at this point is to leave it on a second controller, and when i want to use it I'll switch the battery from controller 1 onto controller 2. Still, an unnecessary investment.

As far as HDMI cords... I'm 85% sure I'm right...
a 5$ cord is going to give you the same quality signal, a digital signal, as a 200$ cord from Monster cables.

Analog cords ... you pay for the shielding in the cord because signal can be affected from outside sources. Digital signals can't. You either have a digital connection or you don't.

I'd suggest getting your cables at www.newegg.com, and NEVER from a retail store like Best Buy or Circuit City.

use the google.

[Fanappy]

I haven't taken my chat pad off since I bought it I really notice when I use a controller with out it it makes in game typing easy as well and putting in any pre-paid codes

[kidkit]

...
I'd suggest getting your cables at www.newegg.com, and NEVER from a retail store like Best Buy or Circuit City.

use the google.

Monoprice.com is one of the best places to get cabling

[Messiah]

Less talking and more pictures dudes :P and btw those ORB speakers are FUGLY. Jeez, I would never spend my money on that.

[kidkit]

Bah!

They supposedly sound great, are nice and compact, are loud for the size, and you can embiggen them if you need more sound! Did you miss the part about the uber cables? ;)

This is my setup...
http://www.kelseyh.ca/~kelseyh/speakers%20002.jpg

[AugustusBot]

this thread makes me want to go crazy on my cables behind my tv.
tie everything up all purdy and make virtually no cables visible...
maybe i'll just play fallout 3 instead.

[Rossko_UK]

get these:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10051737&catid=26558

if you can find/afford them, they are outstanding speakers. Do some homework, but bang for the buck is right here imo.

Awesome speakers. I have these. They've broken twice (fuse has blown) which apparently is a known issue, but Logitech have been awesome to me and sent me free of charge new fuses. The first time I sent off my kit to them as requested, and when they returned it they forgot the remote. Logitech sent me another one free of charge which was awesome.

Despite the few issues, I can't complain at all. And I doubt I'd notice the difference between HDMI and optical sound either.

$480 sounds alot though, I got mine for £200.

[Messiah]

Can we have a picture from your setup Ross?

[MueR]

Awesome speakers. I have these. They've broken twice (fuse has blown) which apparently is a known issue, but Logitech have been awesome to me and sent me free of charge new fuses.

How did you manage to blow a fuse? I've got these for about three years now, nothing yet? *knocks on wood*

[AugustusBot]

Ross, whereas somehow I feel like I can trust you that they're good,

your review makes me never want to buy a Logitech product again.

It's like praising Microsoft. "Microsoft has outstanding customer service. I'll always buy Microsoft products. When my 360 died, all 17 times, Microsoft promptly fixed it with excellent customer service and gave me 17 free months of Xbox Live! The one time when they replaced my custom signed by Halo gays xbox with a normal white xbox, the excellent customer service department completely replaced it with new signed things!"

Maybe if the manufacturing department was half as good as Customer Service...

I need to upgrade my stereo soon. Maybe this summer. I've had the same speakers / amp since 2001. I wish they made some quality speakers designed to be loud for a short range only. so that you can crank it but the neighbors wont cry. (right now i just keep my bass semi low. treble only goes through my insulationless front door. it doesn't go through insulation.

[Ivan Joidherpus]

Awesome speakers........

$480 sounds alot though, I got mine for £200.

Yes, they certainly are awesome.

as for price, these have been at/around $499 for at least two years. I got mine when they were on sale for a 'mere' $299. I figured at the time that a new version must be around the corner, as why else would they drop the price so much? But low and behold, a year+ after I bought them, they are still close to $500 here.

2009 will be all about the Giant TV for me. Starting to save a bit at a time now, so when boxing day sales roll around this time next year, I'll be ready to purchase. No doubt, I'll be able to pick up a 50 INCHES plus, at less than $1000 by then.

[AugustusBot]

There's a holiday to celebrate putting things in boxes?
I guess it's like Secretary day.

I don't think i've seen any wall mounted TV's in this thread?
does everyone play w/ their lcd at eye level?

I have a tv stand that's 3 glass shelves, and a sturdy pole running up the back to which I can mount my tv. I currently have the TV on its stand, sitting on the top shelf, and it is at perfect eye level from my couch. If i put my feet on my ottoman, my feet end up just below the tv picture. So... perfect height?

I don't know why, but I've been toying w/ the idea of mounting the TV on the pole. It would move it up at least a foot, so it would be elevated from my line of sight. Anyone have experience w/ this? Better? Worse? (Also, my 42" tv does not have mount screws w/ it, and the TV stand came w/ all pieces except the 4 screws to connect hte stand to the TV. I cannot find for the life of me (and I'm a master of the internet) what the screw size is for VESA compliant wall mounts on a 42" tv. anyone?)

[kidkit]

...
No doubt, I'll be able to pick up a 50' plus, at less than $1000 by then.

Holy shit!? 50 Feet? =D

...
I don't know why, but I've been toying w/ the idea of mounting the TV on the pole. It would move it up at least a foot, so it would be elevated from my line of sight. Anyone have experience w/ this? Better? Worse? (Also, my 42" tv does not have mount screws w/ it, and the TV stand came w/ all pieces except the 4 screws to connect hte stand to the TV. I cannot find for the life of me (and I'm a master of the internet) what the screw size is for VESA compliant wall mounts on a 42" tv. anyone?)

I think it would look nicer on the poll, my tv is about 6" above eye level, one idea I had was to find extra long legs for my couch (haven't found them for cheap enough yet.)

[AugustusBot]

Holy shit!? 50 Feet? =D
technology progresses quickly.
duh!

[Messiah]

There's a holiday to celebrate putting things in boxes?
I guess it's like Secretary day.

I don't think i've seen any wall mounted TV's in this thread?
does everyone play w/ their lcd at eye level?


I was planning to wall mount my TV, but since I have plans for moving somewhere else in a few months, i'll wait. I've allready got the "Vogel" bracket to mount the 40" to the wall. But I will still mount the tv @ eye level.

[Chris]

I'd show you all my setup, but it's in my pants.

[Rossko_UK]

Ross, whereas somehow I feel like I can trust you that they're good,

your review makes me never want to buy a Logitech product again.

It's like praising Microsoft. "Microsoft has outstanding customer service. I'll always buy Microsoft products. When my 360 died, all 17 times, Microsoft promptly fixed it with excellent customer service and gave me 17 free months of Xbox Live! The one time when they replaced my custom signed by Halo gays xbox with a normal white xbox, the excellent customer service department completely replaced it with new signed things!"

Maybe if the manufacturing department was half as good as Customer Service...

I need to upgrade my stereo soon. Maybe this summer. I've had the same speakers / amp since 2001. I wish they made some quality speakers designed to be loud for a short range only. so that you can crank it but the neighbors wont cry. (right now i just keep my bass semi low. treble only goes through my insulationless front door. it doesn't go through insulation.

As far as I'm aware the problem was mainly in the UK (that's where I've seen all the complaints) and I believe it has been fixed now. The fuse going was through no fault of my own.

I recommend them and will always do, they are truly awesome. I might put up a picture later when I tidy my room or something!

[JasonA]

I'd show you all my setup, but it's in my pants.

Then that just tells us how fucking wide your pants are...

[Ivan Joidherpus]

Holy shit!? 50 Feet? =D


all fixed.
although, now that you mention it, 50 feet would be pretty nice too ;)
may induce vertigo, but I'd say its a fair trade off for that size.

EDIT: so happy that I'm moving on Sunday. No more pig rommates to deal with. No more nasty fridge. No more "Hey, where the hell did my beer go? and why are all my forks dirty?" Also, I can't wait to redo my setup. I'll try to show it off some time mid next week after I've settled into the new place.

EDIT pt. 2: no, seriously, I'm soooo happy that I don't have to deal with immature slobs any longer. Losing a couple local multiplayer options, but gaining peace of mind and a sanitzed enviornment for me and my dog.

[kidkit]

nice stuff, moving to your own apartment or in with new roomates? I really liked living with friends but nothing beats being the only one in your own space. Seems like nobody really likes doing dishes :(

[AugustusBot]

Well I tried mounting my 42" on the tv stand's mounting pole... and instantly hated it.
Gave it an hour or so of tv to see if it would take getting used to... hated it. There was just something about the height... having to glance up, the space between the stand and TV was larger than the space between each shelf on the stand, it didn't look right.

So I took it down (took like 4 hours total to put up / reverse), and then went crazy on my cables. I still have more to do. It was suprisingly entertaining.

I will add a reccomendation though. I've used zip ties in the past, or just little bread bag ties... but this time around, while buying adhesive velcro to stick my Monster plug to the back of my tv stand, i bought little velcro zip tie things, and they are incredible. like $4.50 for a roll of 28 of them. theyre reusable, and never have little 'hanging chads' hanging off the zip tie after you tighten it.

I will post pics when it is award ready.

[Strawbs]

I'll have to get some updated picture of mine. My cables are a mess behind though. I'm thinking about getting a new entertainment center before I take any time to "clean up" the cables. Not much is new in my setup except for the Denon receiver. My cheap-o Sony shit the bed over the summer and I bought a nice Denon from my friend for $100.

46" Sony Bravia 1080p
PS3
Xbox 360
Wii
Denon Rcvr
Tivo

[Thryon]

Dang, now I want new stuff too. Since the 42" LCD, I have added nothing to my gaming setup but more games :(

I think it's time to shop for new surround sound speakers :)

[Chris]

Dang, now I want new stuff too. Since the 42" LCD, I have added nothing to my gaming setup but more games :(

I think it's time to shop for new surround sound speakers :)

How many games now?

[Thryon]

How many games now?

I am currently at 248 retail and 98 XBLA.


http://www.xbox360asylum.ca/home/images/brian/Gc.JPG

[toyota4x4]

248....thats over 12000 averaging 50$ a piece that is but either way fuck me!! As for setups, two years ago i got a sony bravia 40" only 720p for $1200. I was looking through the best buy sheets in the paper last night and some 50" sell for $1200 now...:-( Shoulda waited a while.

[AugustusBot]

248....thats over 12000 averaging 50$ a piece that is but either way fuck me!! As for setups, two years ago i got a sony bravia 40" only 720p for $1200. I was looking through the best buy sheets in the paper last night and some 50" sell for $1200 now...:-( Shoulda waited a while.

my tv was $1799 in the summer of '07.
I know my ex just bought a tv from the same maker for $800, 1080p.

Initially it looks daunting, but I know for a fact that tv's still exist that are brand new that cost $1800, $2500, etc. I haven't compared in depth, because I'm not currently shopping, but I'd guess off the top of my head there are notable differences between the $800 HD tv's and the $2000 ones.

edit: my Ambilight alone is worth a couple hundred bucks. Two situations i envision:
1. person A has owned an ambilight before and is evaluating new tvs, the one with ambilight is 200$ more. he'd buy it.
2. person B has never owned an ambilight and is evaluating new tvs, the one with ambilight is 200$ more. he wouldn't.

(i'm person A and B in the examples. Having owned one before, I'd now say it was worth the money to have bought it. I've definitely loved having the feature the past year and a half. If i'd never owned it though, I'd say fuck that nonsense.)

[AugustusBot]

Ambilight in action:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/AmbilightOff.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/AmbilightOn.jpg



Here's what it looked like a while back, on a different wall. When I moved the stand, I took the tv off, and moved it w/ all the wires still ran. So the wiring is pretty accurate:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/OriginalWiring.jpg

Current:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Front1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Angle.jpg



http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back3.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back4.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back5.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Back6.jpg



and lastly, playing around w/ the panorama function on my new digital camera... pretty accurate how it matches up the two pictures i took on its own:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/AugustusBot/Panorama.jpg

for my cable ties, i went to an arts and crafts store, Michaels is what it's called here, and the Velcro brand ties were $3.99 for a pack of 25. best pickup ever. i bet if those were at bestbuy next to speakers theyd be 9.99 easily.


edit: Thryon, can I borrow some games? :D

[Rival24]

Holy shit, respect for taking the time to clean up your wire mess!

[AugustusBot]

Holy shit, respect for taking the time to clean up your wire mess!

:D
Thanks.
I had Cowboy Bebop going on my laptop for the majority of my work hours, which I admit were longer than they should and could have been. I don't consider it a waste though. I was entertained doing it, and the time I spent on this I would have otherwise spent... being one level farther in Fallout 3.

If a girl ever comments on it after I bring her back to my place, I'll marry her on the spot. But although it looks incredible when viewing the before / after pics, I don't think it's something someones going to walk into my apt. and notice / comment on.

Oh well. It was good times.

[Strawbs]

I need a new entertainment center. Nothing big. Some to get my ass in gear and clean up my mess. Aug, you have inspired me. Now I just need to afford a decent tv stand/entertainment center. Any ideas?

[AugustusBot]

I need a new entertainment center. Nothing big. Some to get my ass in gear and clean up my mess. Aug, you have inspired me. Now I just need to afford a decent tv stand/entertainment center. Any ideas?

mine was like $240 at walmart.

I knew that no matter what, I would need adequate space for my ps3/ wii / 360 / cable box / amp. i started looking initially at small stands w/ an audio rack next to them, but I found this sweet one made for a slightly bigger TV which accomodated it all.

I think 'Bush' makes a few different ones just like mine (WalMart definitely sells them). For a while now I thought mine was Bush, but apparently its not its some off brand. Some of the Bush ones are clear glass, some tempered, some with a metal frame, some have wood trim, they make like 7 different stands like this.

[Thryon]

edit: Thryon, can I borrow some games? :D


Sure! Just for getting my name correct. Now I will have to charge you for shipping, so it may be cheaper for you to just go and rent them at your local video store. :D

[_Chris_]

Sure! Just for getting my name correct. Now I will have to charge you for shipping, so it may be cheaper for you to just go and rent them at your local video store. :D

It was ONCE! a LONG time ago, stop holding it against me :'(

[kidkit]

Haha, what did you call him? Thy-Ron sounds like a great workout machine or a robot fitness coach (Thigh-Ron 2000).

I like some of the Z-Line Stands but think they are a little overpriced.

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/

[AugustusBot]

Haha, what did you call him? Thy-Ron sounds like a great workout machine or a robot fitness coach (Thigh-Ron 2000).

I like some of the Z-Line Stands but think they are a little overpriced.

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/

I was thinking about this recently (because I'm considering getting my puzzles professionally framed for my walls), and started comparing my home investments to a video game.

My frames now... 20$, made for posters, and i cut them to a correct size on my own.
Professionally framed... 100$. will be wooden not plastic, glass not bendable plexiglass...

How many times in a video game do I skip the cheap chinsy 'for this level' purchase, save up, and buy quality? A lot.

I'm 27.
$100 sounds like a lot, for a frame, but when it's an object (like my 250$ tv stand) that at this point, I'm going to own for the rest of my adult life... it seems better to just spend the 100 instead of 20 and not end up w/ shit on my walls representing me.

Why not invest in quality. This ain't college anymore, I ain't got roommates spilling beers, why wouldn't I want higher quality goods?

edit: hilarious about thryon. True story: i had to copy and paste his name from his post into mine to ensure i spelled it right. I think i've read it as thyron forever now...

[kidkit]

Considering the Title of this Thread has the word [bragging] in it, I think that's kind of the point. You have to spend to get good stuff =]

(the stand I like is the z-line phantom 50, $400 canadian. Might go on sale though, but I'm quite attached to the one I'm using now because I helped build it.)

p.s. - Puzzles?
p.p.s - to help you remember, a nursery rhyme: Thryon, Thryon, rhymes with Ryan, but real name, seems to be Brian, what a shame.

[AugustusBot]

Considering the Title of this Thread has the word [bragging] in it, I think that's kind of the point. You have to spend to get good stuff =]

(the stand I like is the z-line phantom 50, $400 canadian. Might go on sale though, but I'm quite attached to the one I'm using now because I helped build it.)

p.s. - Puzzles?
p.p.s - to help you remember, a nursery rhyme: Thryon, Thryon, rhymes with Ryan, but real name, seems to be Brian, what a shame.

I was thinking it was 'the ryon'
what a shame.

Puzzles... I have...
3x Beatles Anthology, (in my tv pics)
1x Yellow Submarine montage, about 27" by 22" or somethin poster sized. (unglued/unframed)
1x Pink Floyd screaming face 'the wall', about 27"x22" (unglued/unframed)
1x Pink Floyd giant chair in a field, 27x22 (unglued/unframed)
1x Pink Floyd painted ladies, about 20x15, unframed, but glued.
1x Phish 'Rift' album cover art, slightly bigger than painted ladies. unframed, but glued.
4x small 12"x12" beatles puzzles of album covers or some yellow submarine stuff. glued and framed.

I also have from college...
2x Simpsons panoramic puzzles, glued,
1x Homer Simpson photomosaic puzzle, 1000pcs, 27"x22" ish, and the most insanely difficult puzzle i've ever done. photomosaic! glued and framed. its a big frame so i use it as my backboard for building new puzzles.

But i don't dig the simpsons anymore, worst of all the prime time cartoons. It's hard to find puzzles that represent my interests.
Oh and i built a Doctor Who puzzle of the Tardis flying in front of hte earth... but even though I'm a pretty huge geek, I try and maintain an image ... Doctor Who on my wall doesn't fit into that.

It's hard to find shit to put on my walls that are both classy, and represents me. But i think I've fared well with my puzzle collection.

(for the record, there's puzzle glue. you just dump it on the front of the finished puzzle, onto the picture, and paint it on w/ a foam brush. let dry, presto. )


edit: i know theres some AC/DC puzzles, some Jimi Hendrix ones, some Rush ones, and a few Rolling Stones ones... and even though I enjoy all of those bands, I don't really like... own any albums or LOVE those bands, so I don't think I could put them on my wall. The Hendrix one in front of a US flag looks badass though.

[kidkit]

Ahh, yeah I remember my mom used to hang up her puzzles with that glue. I'm working on a puzzle of Canada at the moment. My girlfriend bought it, along with a puzzle of a Van Gogh Print for the mother, 1000 pieces. I called her a bitch, but she was "puzzled" why.... (sorry for the pun).

http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/v/fotos/van_gogh_3.jpg

That's going to be hard as hell!


I like to hang random prints on my walls and pretend they really interest me. But my walls are all still too naked.

[_Chris_]

Haha, what did you call him? Thy-Ron sounds like a great workout machine or a robot fitness coach (Thigh-Ron 2000).

I like some of the Z-Line Stands but think they are a little overpriced.

http://www.z-linedesigns.com/
To be honest, in the drunken state i'm in, no clue... though the way he goers on about it, sure he remenbers:P

[Fanappy]

I have found my new potential tv!

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r234/Fanappy/philips_219_cinema.jpg

All the Info (http://crave.cnet.co.uk/televisions/0,39029474,49300665,00.htm) :9~_o_:9~

[Rival24]

I've read about that, looks pretty cool if you watch a lot of movies, but it sucks for gaming since it's not supported by Xbox 360, PS3 or Wii :P

[Fanappy]

It said it would upscale live tv feeds and also game consoles from 16:9 to its actual 21:9 ratio! I do watch a lot of films tho! It would be in my living room and not attached to my 360! So currently not an issue!

[kidkit]

It said it would upscale live tv feeds and also game consoles from 16:9 to its actual 21:9 ratio! I do watch a lot of films tho! It would be in my living room and not attached to my 360! So currently not an issue!

"its actual 21:9 ratio" ??

It would stretch the image and make it fugly if you ask me. The content of the game is rendered at 16:9 so there is no getting around that, Only PC games that supported crazy resolutions would look right.

Personally I don't mind horizontal black bars. while watching movies... can't stand the vertical ones on the side though :)

It's a silly idea for a tv if you ask me. If you care that much about movies by a nice projector that supports 2.3:1 which have been available for decades now.

[Fanappy]

Well I will wait to see actual screen shots of consoles and tv footage on it! I won't be able to afford one but it would be nice to see these aspects becoming the norm but we will see!

the ratio of the tv is 21:9 not the ratio of the game sorry just realized what u meant!

[kidkit]

you want that resolution to be come the norm? why!

Think of your vision, where does your peripheral vision start to weaken? try an imagaginary rectangle while staring straight ahead while you can still sort of make out your finger. You should draw something similar to a 16:9 ratio rectangle, if not even more square then that (IMAX films are more like 16:11).

I'd have to say that I have the opposite opinion, I'd rather have more movies make the jump to 16:9 :)

[AugustusBot]

This sorta sucks. But has its obvious wins...

On Sunday, I heard a click inside my stereo receiver and then the center channel no longer worked during 5.1. I didn't really notice it at first, watching discovery HD... only the narrator cut out. I tested my components, it wasnt the cable box / ps3, wasnt my wires, wasnt the speaker... it was the receiver.

On Monday it was working again.

I'd rather be safe than sorry, and I'd owned that receiver since 2001, so I researched a bit and picked up a new Sony, STR-DG720. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158STDG720/Sony-STR-DG720.html?tp=179

I had an extra surround sound thing w/ a receiver that doesnt fit my living room's needs sitting in a closet... so i scavenged some speakers from it, and now have a 7 speaker setup (still no .1 sub due to being in an apt) in my living room w/ the new receiver.

Results:
* Dolby TrueHD is to audio quality what HD is to video quality. I read a little on it, and I think it's even better than the uncompressed PCM track. (PCM goes at 16/48 something or other, and TrueHD goes at the master track's 24/48 ). I'll have to play w/ it more tonight, I mainly listened to PCM so far until about an hour ago I read the 16-24 thing. PCM blew Dolby Digital away. The sound is more... intense, vivid?
* Dolby Digital sounds horrible now.
* all that work I did on my wiring was undone as I rerouted my cable and ps3's HDMI's through my new reciever and redid the wires for my satellite speakers. :(

[Fanappy]

Well least the pay off is worth it! And I find tidying wires quite therapeutic (I might be weird tho) So give you something to do at the weekend!!!

I had to mess around with my audio last night but it is working beautifully now only a basic 5.1 system but in my bedroom sounds pretty good!

[AugustusBot]

Well least the pay off is worth it! And I find tidying wires quite therapeutic (I might be weird tho) So give you something to do at the weekend!!!
I enjoy it as well. But I've been tidying / cleaning my place for like a week and a half now, and starting to date some girl, and I really could use a night of peace to game for like 7 hours!! :D

I had to mess around with my audio last night but it is working beautifully now only a basic 5.1 system but in my bedroom sounds pretty good!
problems?


my friend and I were both concerned about there being a video delay after routing HDMI through my receiver... with blu ray and cable i've noticed no problem whatosever, the voices sync to mouths perfectly... haven't tried any timing based games on the PS3 yet though.

[Fanappy]

I noticed last night as I watched the special edition of Aliens there was a slight voice to mouth sync delay so I had to sort that out upside is now my system is louder :D