Well, I'm starting a new HT system. Coincidentally there happens to be a new house attached to it, but that is a side point

I'll keep you posted.

You moved? Did you leave the old system in place? That setup rocked! What are you looking at now?

Yeah, it's still in Central Oregon. Right now? I'm looking at a 20" tv and a pair of computer speakers w/ 'subwoofer' in a tiny appartment. And I really really can't wait until the house is ready for the HT.

Everything stayed, as part of the sale agreement, so it's all new stuff! Wheeee.

Definitely let us know what goes through your mind when you get moved in.

Since I've been worrying about other stuff for quite a while, first due to just enjoying the CHT 1.0 and later due to moving, I've sort of lost track. What's the scoop on the newest trends and best bang / buck in video? I'll be needing a 40ish display for casual watching and such in a well lit room and I think I want to go with front projection in the HT. Any links or articles I should read to get back up to speed?

As far as audio, I'm planning on using 8 matched semi-full range speakers bi-amped and plenty of subwoofers (you know me) all tied together with pro-audio type active crossovers, mixers and parametric eq as needed. The mixers (with help from the crossovers) are gonna do a custom bass management solution ...

I'm thinking about maybe using either pro amps or maybe Outlaw 770/755, or possibly a bunch of the M blocks. Still mulling that part, there's plenty o' time.

EDIT: I have 4 Carver m1.5t amps I'll probably use for SW duty. 6000 watts should do it....

[This message has been edited by charlie (edited May 12, 2004).]

sonys crts are the best quality youll get near 40in. not the best value though. front projectors, ruunnnnncooooooo. some may tout DLP, but it is far from the answer. i am talking about dlp in rear projectors though, in fronts they are way more advanced (still not the answer however).

It has to be shallow. Either a LCD/DLP RP or plasma. It will be in a well lit room and cannot be deep. It's also not the theater system, it's a TV.

LCoS is better than those with a small footpring.

Well, we're finalizing the construction details (for the house) with the general contractor. The HT room is 16'x20' plus an 8' wide closet for the equipment in the rear. Lots of work to do, it's gonna be a long winter .....

EDIT:

Oh - BTW it looks like the exterior house walls will be concrete and foam: www.polysteel.com

[This message has been edited by charlie (edited July 31, 2004).]

Well, the house is finally getting there. I like to think of it as an HT wrapper ....



So, I was thinking of using some of the newly facelifted Outlaw stuff, but it looks like they barely have any shipping products any more. What's up? Did I really see a 790 announced, or was that a dream? And is there NO receiver currently shipping?

Man, I need to get up to speed. :-)