Recent content by NTLKnight

Don't mean to repeat the same question others have asked, but my conditions are a little different, so I'll try to make this quick: The screen size I will build will be 162" long and 76" high. (The projector is an Epson LS12000, which at 2700 lumens is bright...but looking for boosting the...

Hello again! After using our new Epson LS12000 for the last 5 weeks and watching dozens of movies and shows, we've finally decided what size screen we want to build! Although we were somewhat set on the idea of going with a CIH scope screen, the hands-on experience we've had over the last...

Thanks for the reply. I haven't even powered on my Pioneer yet...buying speaker wire now and just got a 25' HDMI cable...so shortly I'll be able to test out the new speakers and the Pioneer. The only thing the 3800H had that I wanted (which the Pioneer doesn't have) is Auro3D. Nathan

Thank you, that's great info on the speakers, I appreciate that!

https://www.zkelectronics.com/compare/denon-avr-x3800h/pioneer-vsx-lx505/

Denon X38000H (refurbished w/ 3 year warranty for $999) vs Pioneer Elite VSX-LX505 (new for $649). Any comments between these 2? I understand the amps are a bit better on the Pioneer. The Auro 3D on the Denon was something I was interested in trying (switching between Atmos and Auro 3D to see...

Heh, I hear you. It's always been my philosophy that with audio equipment, buying used yields better bang for the buck and has kept me on the right side of the curve. I've had (owned) an audio studio for over 30 years, I've put my computers together from scratch to not only save money, but to...

This guy was the first...to get me to consider DefTec speakers. He uses all DT speakers. Here he talks about listening to music on them. Then I watched a bunch of other reviews...all of them sing high praises to DT. Apart from Klipsch and another brand (which I can't remember right now), are...

Hi there, I've been shopping for speakers for a HT setup I'm putting together. I'm about to buy a Denon X3800H as AVR and am looking for LCR speakers first. After that I was going to settle for cheaper surrounds (sides and rears) and then 4 height speakers for Atmos (which I'll need an...

Hey guys, hope you're all doing well. I wanted to let you know how it's been going with our new LS12000 which we've had for about 2 weeks now. I'll post a more detailed description later in the other thread I started about CIH vs CIW...to go over our "real-world" results and experiences while...

I'm currently leaning towards the Definitive Technology CS9060 as my center channel. Do you have any comments about that choice? (I may consider the D7s (or greater...D9, D11) as front L/R speakers to go with it). The CS9060 is powered, does that mean I would be able to run outs from the AVR's...

Thank you for the answer. BTW, where would I find that Stewart screen material to buy?--I couldn't find an online retailer. Also, if this is the "best"...are there other options less expensive? My wife asked me the other day, if instead of building a screen, could I just build a drywall...

I'm about to buy projector screen material for our new HT setup. I'm still deciding on the exact screen size, but it will likely be between 165" - 175" 2.40:1 aspect ratio...and I'll be building the screen frame myself. I'm looking for 1.3 gain material...and not acoustically transparent. I'm...

I'm about to buy my first AVR and I thought I'd ask your counsel before making a final decision. I'll be setting up a 7.1(or2).4 Atmos system. I am leaning towards buying used. I don't mind a 9 channel system with 2 extra outs to be powered externally...coupled with a ($100'ish) cheap 2 channel...

I'm onboard with what you're saying! However, I pulled the trigger last week on a new Epson LS12000, which will be here in a few days. "Having said that" (quote from Curb Your Enthusiasm)...I see the value in exploring and considering a Barco for my next projector (in my case, probably a used...