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« Reply #480 on: March 01, 2010, 03:33:16 PM »
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Forgot I had ordered that.

I read that as the Secret Feminist Cannibal and got excited.

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« Reply #481 on: March 01, 2010, 03:50:27 PM »
there's probably some eating in this book
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« Reply #482 on: March 01, 2010, 03:51:59 PM »
Got some wicked deals on 5.11 stuff, so I got some storm boots and lightweight tdu pants. I don't trust the "waterproof" thing, but this model is supposedly both nimble and sturdy.

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Never was much on 5.11 stuff.  Always seems to fall apart on me.
 :bow Bates :bow2

I've never tried their boots before so we'll see how they hold up through the torture test this summer, but their gloves are insanely well built. I looked at Bates (and Thorogood, and Blackhawk etc), but this was the most recommended at its price point. That, and I got a crazy deal on them.

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« Reply #483 on: March 01, 2010, 04:03:11 PM »
So uh,

The wife and I are planning on building a good high quality home theater.  I thought I might be able to get some info/opinions in this thread.

Since we're not super rich, I'm not looking for real cinema quality equipment.  But definitely stuff that would blow away someone who's not an audio/videophile. 

I want a projector and a good audio system.  No HTIB type shit. 

Any ideas on where to start or any flat out suggestions?

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« Reply #484 on: March 01, 2010, 04:05:02 PM »
So uh,

The wife and I are planning on building a good high quality home theater.  I thought I might be able to get some info/opinions in this thread.

Since we're not super rich, I'm not looking for real cinema quality equipment.  But definitely stuff that would blow away someone who's not an audio/videophile. 

I want a projector and a good audio system.  No HTIB type shit. 

Any ideas on where to start or any flat out suggestions?

http://www.newegg.com/Store/HomeTheatre.aspx?name=Home-Theater

Newegg's always been pretty good for me.  That's where I got my stereo system, plus the user rating system is pretty spot on.
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« Reply #485 on: March 01, 2010, 04:09:29 PM »
So uh,

The wife and I are planning on building a good high quality home theater.  I thought I might be able to get some info/opinions in this thread.

Since we're not super rich, I'm not looking for real cinema quality equipment.  But definitely stuff that would blow away someone who's not an audio/videophile. 

I want a projector and a good audio system.  No HTIB type shit. 

Any ideas on where to start or any flat out suggestions?

BUY YOUR PROJECTOR FROM http://projectorpeople.com

Take it from a guy on his fourth projector (not that they break down - I just keep upgrading ;) )

What kind of receiver are you looking at?

Newegg is good for speakers, and they usually have free shipping. These are great left/right speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290013&cm_re=polk-_-82-290-013-_-Product - again, not "audiophile" quality but definitely kick the pants off of HTIB. I would invest in left/rights most of all, and also get a good center for clear dialogue. "good enough" is fine for the sub/surrounds. I also think 7.1 is a fucking waste and would reinvest those two speakers' worth of cash in improving a 5.1 setup.
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« Reply #486 on: March 01, 2010, 04:18:15 PM »
So uh,

The wife and I are planning on building a good high quality home theater.  I thought I might be able to get some info/opinions in this thread.

Since we're not super rich, I'm not looking for real cinema quality equipment.  But definitely stuff that would blow away someone who's not an audio/videophile. 

I want a projector and a good audio system.  No HTIB type shit. 

Any ideas on where to start or any flat out suggestions?

http://www.newegg.com/Store/HomeTheatre.aspx?name=Home-Theater

Newegg's always been pretty good for me.  That's where I got my stereo system, plus the user rating system is pretty spot on.
Thanks!  I'll definitely take a look around.

So uh,

The wife and I are planning on building a good high quality home theater.  I thought I might be able to get some info/opinions in this thread.

Since we're not super rich, I'm not looking for real cinema quality equipment.  But definitely stuff that would blow away someone who's not an audio/videophile. 

I want a projector and a good audio system.  No HTIB type shit. 

Any ideas on where to start or any flat out suggestions?

BUY YOUR PROJECTOR FROM http://projectorpeople.com

Take it from a guy on his fourth projector (not that they break down - I just keep upgrading ;) )

What kind of receiver are you looking at?

Newegg is good for speakers, and they usually have free shipping. These are great left/right speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290013&cm_re=polk-_-82-290-013-_-Product - again, not "audiophile" quality but definitely kick the pants off of HTIB. I would invest in left/rights most of all, and also get a good center for clear dialogue. "good enough" is fine for the sub/surrounds. I also think 7.1 is a fucking waste and would reinvest those two speakers' worth of cash in improving a 5.1 setup.
Thanks!

What does that site offer over other sites?

And I agree about 7.1.  We have a 7.1 now and unless buying an amazing receiver suddenly turns on an awesome feature in 7.1, it seems like a waste to me.  The difference is so small.

And I'm not sure.  Something that can easily take the 360, ps3, a standalone BR player and my HD comcast receiver.  Something that is as you said "good enough".  I want the best "good enough" i can get, ya know?  When normal people would stop noticing the difference, that's when I stop caring. 

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Re: [WDYB] Things are still being bought!
« Reply #487 on: March 01, 2010, 04:23:20 PM »
ProjectorPeople has great prices, free shipping, and amazing customer support. I mean, if you can find the same projector you want on Newegg, go for it. But I've gotten two projectors from them and been really impressed with the buying experience start-to-finish both times. They are projector focused and it's nice to buy from a company that's so focused on one specific sort of product, instead of just being one more kind of box they ship.

Dunno what your price range is, but I would covet the Panasonic 4000U ($2000).

I've been Onkyo for my last two receivers and been quite please. This is a cheapo 5.1 system: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120131&cm_re=onkyo_receiver-_-82-120-131-_-Product. Make sure to count the HDMI inputs before you buy anything. :)
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« Reply #488 on: March 01, 2010, 04:30:15 PM »
Awesome.  Thanks, Patel!

I'll most likely go with ProjectorPeople then unless I find some sort of amazing deal elsewhere. 

I'm mostly wary of the receiver and speakers.  It really has been so hit and miss for me.  I've gone through about 4 receivers.  A Sony that was good.  An RCA that was crap.  A JVC that was alright.  And a samsung HTIB that blew away both the JVC and RCA and was less than half the price plus the speakers.  I thought it was the speakers when I got the RCA, but the speakers that sounded amazing on the Sony sounded like absolutely dogshit on the RCA.  The JVC came with its own speakers that are pretty damn awesome.  It wasn't a HTIB.  It was just a deal that a local electronics place was running. 

Since I've never had a projector by the way, I see on avsforum that people use all sorts of different things for the screen.  and they get all nuts about the distance and colors and shit.  Any advice on that?  I know those guys tend to be insane anyways, but I didn't know if there were some basics I should know for that.

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« Reply #489 on: March 01, 2010, 04:33:58 PM »
I projected an image on a white wall for years and was totally, completely happy with it. Though when I eventually got a screen I did notice improved contrast and color definition.

I would look around avsforums.com and see what people are suggesting, I got about $30 worth of vinyl siding from Home Depot and ended up with a totally amazing screen. I don't think they sell that siding anymore, though.
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« Reply #490 on: March 01, 2010, 04:35:41 PM »
cool!  thanks!

Another question I had that you might have the answer to.  Since my projector is going to be mounted to the ceiling (I'd imagine?  don't hurt me if this is wrong and/or completely dumb).  Would the easiest thing to connect all my components be some sort of switch?  or how does that work?  really long wires??

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« Reply #491 on: March 01, 2010, 04:40:49 PM »
cool!  thanks!

Another question I had that you might have the answer to.  Since my projector is going to be mounted to the ceiling (I'd imagine?  don't hurt me if this is wrong and/or completely dumb).  Would the easiest thing to connect all my components be some sort of switch?  or how does that work?  really long wires??

This is why you have a receiver with four HDMI inputs - you plug everything into the receiver and then you just get one long HDMI cable from the receiver up to the projector on the ceiling. Monoprice has good white HDMI cables, which are slightly less visible.

My projector is on top of a large shelf in the back of my room - tall enough that I don't block it when standing up. Most modern projectors have pretty short throw distances and extensive keystoning modification, so you can put them on a table, on the ceiling, on a shelf, etc. Putting them up high and "square" with the screen is still your best bet, of course.
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« Reply #492 on: March 01, 2010, 04:42:23 PM »
Awesome!  you're full of useful info! thanks so much

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« Reply #493 on: March 01, 2010, 04:46:10 PM »
Just as an aside ... your projector is going to be BEHIND you, far away from the screen. This means that your consoles don't need to be up next to the screen - in fact, from a wiring standpoint, it probably makes more sense for them to be "in the back," by the receiver/projector. Of course, with 50 ft HDMI cables, you can do just about anything you want, but remember:

1) consoles must be very close to receiver (3-6 ft, like any normal A/V hook up)
2) receiver must be "reasonably" close to projector (i.e. you should try to keep your receiver->projector HDMI hookup under 25 feet if you can help it)
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« Reply #494 on: March 01, 2010, 04:51:11 PM »
I'll definitely be mounting the projector on the ceiling since that seems to still be the best choice.  And I'm thinking I'll put my receiver/components cabinet against the back wall below it so it shouldn't be too far.  I forgot about the receiver acting as a switch for all the HDMI cables.

Bebpo

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« Reply #495 on: March 01, 2010, 10:57:25 PM »
A wealth of stuff I ordered showed up today, my mailmen are going :fistshake








Good week to be on spring break!

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« Reply #496 on: March 01, 2010, 11:00:47 PM »
Holy shit - don't know the first game but everything else is incredibly awesome.

:bow

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« Reply #497 on: March 01, 2010, 11:02:15 PM »
My copy of The Princess Bride on Blu-ray arrives tomorrow. Bebpo and I can watch it simultaneously. Then JO simultaneously.
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« Reply #498 on: March 01, 2010, 11:09:00 PM »
My copy of The Princess Bride on Blu-ray arrives tomorrow. Bebpo and I can watch it simultaneously. Then JO simultaneously.

I like this plan  :smug

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« Reply #499 on: March 01, 2010, 11:44:33 PM »
I bought The Princess Bride on blu-ray for my wife for Christmas. Haven't watched it yet...
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« Reply #500 on: March 02, 2010, 12:36:01 AM »
I bought the amazing Princess Bride a couple of years back on DVD, and only got half way through it.

I think I might be dead inside. :'(

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« Reply #501 on: March 02, 2010, 07:35:26 AM »
ordered The Matrix on blu-ray; am pumped

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« Reply #502 on: March 02, 2010, 08:26:42 AM »
ordered the second release to Puerto Rico Flowers.  there were only 80 left when i placed my order, so I'm glad i managed to secure one

yesterday i bought



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« Reply #503 on: March 02, 2010, 12:44:03 PM »
:hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper


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« Reply #504 on: March 02, 2010, 01:37:42 PM »




My dress matches my book  :omg

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« Reply #505 on: March 02, 2010, 01:48:35 PM »
WTF

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« Reply #506 on: March 02, 2010, 02:10:16 PM »
also bought this



a book of flyer art
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« Reply #507 on: March 02, 2010, 02:12:50 PM »
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My dress matches my book  :omg


You look amazing in it, as well.
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« Reply #508 on: March 02, 2010, 02:16:04 PM »
Aww thanks :heart

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« Reply #509 on: March 02, 2010, 02:38:25 PM »
I've never seen a picture of electricluv, so I'm just going to imagine a Charmander wearing that dress.

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« Reply #510 on: March 02, 2010, 02:40:35 PM »
how did he see pics of you in it??  This is bullshit!  I wanna see!

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« Reply #511 on: March 02, 2010, 02:41:57 PM »
I've never seen a picture of electricluv, so I'm just going to imagine a Charmander wearing that dress.

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« Reply #512 on: March 02, 2010, 02:45:23 PM »
how did he see pics of you in it??  This is bullshit!  I wanna see!

We were having a private exchange if you know what I mean ;)

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« Reply #513 on: March 02, 2010, 02:49:55 PM »
Its always comforting to know I look like a Saudi dude!

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« Reply #514 on: March 02, 2010, 02:50:49 PM »
wrath brings the charm
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« Reply #515 on: March 02, 2010, 02:53:43 PM »
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« Reply #516 on: March 02, 2010, 02:56:50 PM »
I regret being nice to him in the pic thread  :maf

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« Reply #517 on: March 02, 2010, 02:59:30 PM »
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« Reply #518 on: March 02, 2010, 03:00:00 PM »
You were just being nice?  :'(

I didn't say 'just'


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« Reply #519 on: March 02, 2010, 03:01:08 PM »
 :lol

elektrikluv... scared another one away.
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« Reply #520 on: March 02, 2010, 03:01:34 PM »
You dragged my self-esteem to the floor, I'm taking you down with me!

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« Reply #521 on: March 02, 2010, 03:02:29 PM »
Yeah, woe is elektrikluv ::)
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« Reply #522 on: March 02, 2010, 03:03:10 PM »
You dragged my self-esteem to the floor, I'm taking you down with me!

That's not enough, needs to drag it down and beat it. :punch
:)

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« Reply #523 on: March 02, 2010, 03:03:53 PM »
Don't worry, Wrath and I can live together as ostracized ugly members of society :heartbeat

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« Reply #524 on: March 02, 2010, 03:04:26 PM »
Wait, why does Wrath have to follow you?
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« Reply #525 on: March 02, 2010, 03:04:32 PM »
I'll still give you both pity fucks

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« Reply #526 on: March 02, 2010, 03:06:37 PM »
I'd definitely sodomize Wrath.
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elektrikluv

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« Reply #527 on: March 02, 2010, 03:10:39 PM »
Wait, why does Wrath have to follow you?

Because I'm taking him down with me into the wallowy pits of low self-esteem!

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« Reply #528 on: March 02, 2010, 03:11:12 PM »
I'll still give you both pity fucks
As in the pity of fucking you
so you're just going to watch me hump E-Luv?  Sucks for you!

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« Reply #529 on: March 02, 2010, 03:15:21 PM »
Why are you being so mean? :'(

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« Reply #530 on: March 02, 2010, 03:16:27 PM »
so you're just going to watch me hump E-Luv?  Sucks for you!
Your micro penis ain't gonna do nothing to them buns.


Whoa now, lets not start telling lies.

I've seen it.

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elektrikluv

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« Reply #531 on: March 02, 2010, 03:20:57 PM »
Why are you being so mean? :'(
I'm sorry mupepe!  :(

How about we DP elektrik!

And balls will touch  :-*

Including mine :-*

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« Reply #532 on: March 02, 2010, 03:23:30 PM »
so you're just going to watch me hump E-Luv?  Sucks for you!
Your micro penis ain't gonna do nothing to them buns.


Whoa now, lets not start telling lies.

I've seen it.

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You've done more than see it :)

Why are you being so mean? :'(
I'm sorry mupepe!  :(

How about we DP elektrik!

And balls will touch  :-*
omg promise? :)

i want E-Luv to get me from behind too.  I've been a bad boy.

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« Reply #533 on: March 02, 2010, 03:25:49 PM »
I bought some tickets to Spoon/Deerhunter this morning, misc. groceries and a box of rooibos tea.
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« Reply #534 on: March 02, 2010, 03:38:37 PM »
I bought some tickets to Spoon/Deerhunter this morning, misc. groceries and a box of rooibos tea.

Spoon is playing two nights in Seattle... while I'm in Japan...  :(
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« Reply #535 on: March 02, 2010, 05:07:56 PM »

Because I'm taking him down with me into the wallowy pits of low self-esteem!

Want to meet up? seeing how we will be in the same place and all.

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« Reply #536 on: March 02, 2010, 05:10:43 PM »
I'd definitely sodomize Wrath.

Damn Wrath, you got it all good if porkster wants some of that.
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« Reply #537 on: March 02, 2010, 05:20:04 PM »
True dat. 8)
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« Reply #538 on: March 02, 2010, 07:39:41 PM »
Its always comforting to know I look like a Saudi dude!
Well he is a pretty Saudi dude, if that helps.
wrath brings the charm
I can't help being this smooth  8)

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« Reply #539 on: March 02, 2010, 09:00:08 PM »


I got a few games today, but I cant play them cause I gotta play Doctor to the girlfriend.

Also got a few bioshock items that i'll get a picture of later.

There goes my pager looks like i'm being called again  :lol