Kevin,
The Shindo uses El-34's. Rated at 15 wpc.

I rearranged some things and may sell a couple of the realtraps. I really like the look of the Core diffusors. I think they would look nice at the first reflection points.

streetdaddy April 19, 2010 19:07

System edited: Added some new pics

streetdaddy April 19, 2010 13:59

Thanks Kevin. I have often thought my room may very well be "overdamped". I will try some of your suggestions when i get a chance. Thanks so much.

streetdaddy March 31, 2010 01:41

I am using the real traps products. I called Ethan Winer and he basically said the more base traps you spread around all the corners/wall to wall meeting places the better. They have a low WAF so i used them as well as i could considering. I have them behing the curtains and on one side wall. He recommended the first reflection points and also a absorber on the back wall behind my head.

streetdaddy March 25, 2010 14:16

Thanks Bigamp. Yes, i poked the holes from down below and had a guy feed me the fiberoptic cables from the attic. Very tedious, but looks really cool.

streetdaddy January 31, 2010 00:58

I know...i know! But the chairs have "buttkickers built in so maybe that will give the illusion of more powerful subs!

streetdaddy December 20, 2008 21:49

System edited: Added some pics of the latest additions.

streetdaddy December 20, 2008 04:56

Mikey,
I have heard the same thing about needing 18 watts. I can crank it up and the Living Voices rock with no strain. I think in real world listening sessions it would never be a problem. I am still dialing in the room, so i will wait till then to give a full review. Bass is plentiful.

streetdaddy August 03, 2008 22:17

Thanks Guys! Sadly i have spent all my money on the remodel and now don't have a source. I will be getting a mac mini soon to get some tunes. Will post some more pics soon.

streetdaddy July 25, 2008 01:14

System edited: I have added curtains and a full room pack of realtraps. I hid them behind the curtains to make it look better. Not ideal placement but could not handle the recommended positions. Hopefully they will absorb some bass bloat. Still without a digital source. 125" wide 2.35 screen should be here any day now.

streetdaddy July 15, 2008 15:13

Pictures updated. Star ceiling going in now. Can't wait to have tunes again. Been out almost a year now!

streetdaddy March 21, 2008 04:31

Here is the pic of what i am hoping to accomplish:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8343261&&#post8343261

streetdaddy February 02, 2008 01:33

Hi Irishwolf,

Very perceptive! I do live in the Belmont/hillsboro village area on 19th ave. They are putting the finishing touches on the drywall and supposed to put the floors in next week.
I should be completed in May. We'll have to get together sometime. Have decided to get a mac mini and use my mhdt paradesea + dac. This remodeling is soooo slow going! Wife said she wouldn't do it again!

streetdaddy February 01, 2008 14:11

Thanks guys. Lokie, it is a flat ceiling for the most part. The last 2 feet has a downward slant to it. Not done for acoustics just the way it ended up.

I will be totally covering up the windows to get a light controlled room for a front 2.35 widescreen projection setup.
I have looked at the asc website and they have these panels that fit snuggly into windows. This would serve 2 purposes, keeping sound in and keeping it dark. Will have to call today to get the price.

Will have to check it out in a month or so. I am going to put a fiberoptic ceiling in there too. Should look cool.
Kale

streetdaddy January 22, 2008 12:15

Room Dimensions are 8feet tall x 15 wide x 22 long. Looks small in pictures.

streetdaddy January 17, 2008 16:31

Hey Lokie,
I'll shoot you a pm. Any advice is appreciated!

streetdaddy November 28, 2007 15:46

Thanks twb2. I will eventually get there. This remodel stuff is more expensive than i thought! Next spring when i'm done i will get the system back up and running.

streetdaddy November 05, 2007 18:52

System edited: Added pic of developing room.

streetdaddy November 04, 2007 16:15

Ok,
On the audio side, i am planning to buy a mac mini and use the itouch as a remote control. I will be using a usb dac connected to the mini. I have a mhdt paradesea +, but haven't had a chance to really hear it yet.

streetdaddy October 19, 2007 20:21

I am planning on blocking out that window and putting a 2.35:1 "scope" screen up. Kind of like member Hobby has in his virtual system:

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/s/f/1189508201.jpg

streetdaddy October 19, 2007 14:53

System edited: Added pic of room as it is developing.....

streetdaddy October 19, 2007 14:49

Well, actually i am wavering on what to do. I have considered AE to a modified reclocker to a spdif dac, a modified sonos into spdif dac, and now a usb dac. I am leaning on getting a wavelength cosecant dac and buying a used ibook. What do you guys think?

streetdaddy September 21, 2007 23:59

Hatari,
I have zero records. To get into all of that would be big bucks. I really like the conveinence of the pc based system. Even if i can't get the absolute sound, the ease and accessability makes it worth it to me. Besides, everything running thru the Shindo sounds glorious, you know this!

streetdaddy September 15, 2007 22:07

System edited: Your right Tvad, i really need to start working out more....

streetdaddy September 15, 2007 20:01