View Full Version : Did some work on the Media/Living Room this past week. What do you guys think?


Cadiburns
01-15-2007, 02:39 PM
I hooked up a PC to the setup. Real nice being able to play iTunes through my theater setup as well as web browsing and video playback. Watching downloaded torrents in my living room is great.

Also, i finally got a chance to run the wires from my projector better. Up until this past weekend I had the wires hanging across in midair. One of them being a bright orange utility extension cord. Just a real eyesore. But I got it cleaned up and really happy with the way it looks.

Problem is, now I'm unhappy with the sound of my system. I already ordered some new front speakers last night at 2am. Also need wireless for the computer and 360. Anyway, here are the pictures.

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0458.jpg">

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0462.jpg">

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0463.jpg">

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0464.jpg">

This just showed up today to help with the switching between projector and TV. Gefen 1:3 Component Distribution Amplifier.

<img src="http://www.gefen.com/images/1x3CompDA.jpg">

And I ordered these new front last night. Aperion Intimus 532 in a high gloss black finish.

<img src="http://aperionaudio.com/images/press_images/Aperion_522d_blk_wo.jpg">

<b>Dimensions (LR)</b>
11.5" H x 7.33" W x 8" D

<b>Weight (each)</b>
12.6 lbs.

<b>Sensitivity</b>
88dB

<b>Minimum Impedance</b>
4 Ohms

<b>Nominal Impedance</b>
6-8 Ohms

<b>Frequency Response</b>
80 Hz to 20 kHz

<b>Recommended Power</b>
50 - 150 Watts Per Channel

<b>Enclosure Type</b>
Rear Ported

<b>Warranty</b>
10 Years

reefer_bob
01-15-2007, 02:45 PM
In otherwords, are you sure it's your speakers, or could your room use some tuning and damping?

Cadiburns
01-15-2007, 03:41 PM
Here is the whole area.

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0465.jpg">

<img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/cadiburns/100_0466.jpg">

RKA
01-15-2007, 04:36 PM
It's better than dangling wires...but you've gone through the trouble everywhere else except for the projector.

Acceler8
01-15-2007, 06:27 PM

SPEEDBOY
01-16-2007, 05:48 AM

Cadiburns
01-16-2007, 07:18 AM
More trouble than I want to handle.

RKA
01-16-2007, 07:26 AM

Rubberduckie
01-16-2007, 08:31 AM
Does the plant need watering? : )

Cadiburns
01-16-2007, 08:55 AM
Looked in the vase and saw the water level was more than half way up. Had to dump it out. Probably need to get some miracle grow in there or something and just go through a more steady watering regimine to bring it back to life.

Pelican Pete
01-17-2007, 02:31 PM
Otherwise looks great! What did you decide on for the cable raceway to the PJ?

-- P.

Cadiburns
01-18-2007, 07:31 AM
I wanted something thin and it worked out great. Looks better in person too.

carbonLORD
01-18-2007, 02:04 PM

Pelican Pete
01-18-2007, 08:18 PM
WireMold has many different products for a variety of installations. Home Depot probably only carries a few of them. But if they had one that worked for you, then score!

I ended up getting my raceways from CableOrganizer.com.

-- Peter

lost in beer country
01-20-2007, 10:24 AM

Cadiburns
01-21-2007, 11:28 AM
and was immediately blown away by how much better they sounded than my compact satelites. The full range sound is great. I'm no audiophile by any means, so it's difficult for me to decipher the precision of the sound. The speakers may be on the bright side, not really sure. All I know is that they sound remarkable compared to what I had and would recommend them to anyone. For $160 each, these speakers are a great bargain.

lost in beer country
01-21-2007, 12:20 PM