Recent content by CMonster

IMO, no, it’s not worth adding front heights if you can’t also do back heights.

Okay, I'm going to stick with my opinion that adding height speakers is only worth it if you can do two pairs. When testing all three configs, there wasn't a huge difference in perception when the flying police car zipped by overhead. However, I watched a couple scenes where there were voices...

The more I watch, the more I like the new screen/projector/video processor, and I'm finding it easier to ignore the SDE. I just watched Blade Runner 2049 and it looked amazing (sound wasn't too shabby either ;)).

I added a second set of height speakers to our current HT after about 1.5 years. I feel like the jump from 7.1.2 -> 7.1.4 was greater than 7.1 -> 7.1.2. I just watched Blade Runner 2049 the other day and it's one of the best Atmos soundtracks I've heard. I'll take some time over the next couple...

No need for a sad face, @heeman! I have no regrets with going with this setup. I run the Epson laser at 85% and it's so much brighter than the JVC. Add in the dynamic tone mapping of the madVR, and the picture looks great. Most of the time I don't notice the SDE and Angela has never mentioned...

My old JVC bulb-based projector also used PWM, but I guess since it wasn't as bright as a laser light source, it never bothered me. I first noticed the burning sensation at MWAVE and then confirmed the issue during visits to two local HTs (one was Ryan’s). By the way, I now have the new screen...

From an AVS thread a friend of mine created:

If you need a second one, let me know. I have one that I used briefly, but it’s now just sitting on a shelf.

Had some digital credits with Amazon so decided to rent Flow based on the 97/98 Rotten Tomato scores. We ended up watching it two nights in a row. If you're a cat person, you'll definitely enjoy. If you're not, maybe it'll nudge you that way. No humans, no human dialog, and no need for either...

I rarely watch discs anymore. There are a few movies like Wonder Woman, Top Gun Maverick, and Guardians of the Galaxy that we'll throw in on occasion. I was asked in an AVS thread for the QB1000 about a scene in Blade Runner 2049, so this seemed like a good time to pick up a copy. Scott Pilgrim...

I don't know if the promotion was Prime-specific, but it has ended :(. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/A3LZ6PI5SY6S2G

Cool, I ordered Blade Runner 2049, The Wild Robot, and Scott Pilgrim vs The World.

Before selling off the gear, I created a two-channel system in the HT by placing the Hegel and Eversolo in the front off the room. (This was with the C1s in place and the C2s off in a closet.) I was able to test with the Hegel acting as an integrated, and just as a preamp with the Parasound Halo...

I'll start with the easy question :). We have two Rythmik F12 subwoofers in the HT. As for the living room, we were having problems hearing dialog plus we were wanting to freshen up the space. The console we had custom-built back in 2006 was a bit too tall; the subwoofer was crammed behind a...

The first pic - I feel like there's an outhouse/Alabama joke itching to be told... :p