Craftsman Compatible - HT

by bmcleod on Home Theater
Surround Sound Processor to put everything where it belongs
For the 7 in 7.2.4
Height Channel Amplification
HT Left & Right
Center channel
Handling the surround and rear channels
Double subs for HT & Two Channel
A great big picture to go with big sound
Satellite TV Client
Disc Player for all occasions
Streaming Box
HTPC & Music Server

Description

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This is the second half of my dual purpose system (see Craftsman Compatible - 2 channel, in "Ever Evolving"). The HDTV produces excellent picture, especially at night, 73" is great size for this great room. DVD playback is very enjoyable but it would be interesting to see a 1080i upconverting unit (only have component so not ready for HDMI). I've been looking at DLP's but picture too good on this unit to get rid of it quite yet. Anthem is an incredible pre/pro that I continue to learn more about (still experimenting with surround modes). Possible AVM-30 upgrade (becomes AVM-50) would add HDMI switching and upconverting via component and HDMI, but $1700 makes me pause, we'll see. B&W's are smooth, sweet and with B&K behind them pack plenty of punch when needed (also good for music when I don't want to turn on 2 channel system). Nola subs are literally brand new, not even hooked up yet (replacing B&W ASW675) - will update.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 28’ × 18’  Large
Ceiling: 14’

Components Toggle details

    • Emotiva RMC-1
    16 Channel Surround Sound Processor (currently configured as 7.2.4)
    • Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3
    7 Channel HT Amp w/ 200 WPC
    • Emotiva PA-1
    140 Watt Mono Power amp (used for height channels in my 7.1.4 system)
    • B&W 805S
    2 Way (Monitor Style) Ported Loudspeaker - Front L/R
    Natural Cherry
    • B&W 804S and HTM3S
    2 Way Loudspeaker - Center Channel
    Natural Cherry
    • B&W SCMS
    2 way (monitor style) Ported Loudspeaker - Sides & Rears
    Natural Cherry
    • SVS SB-4000
    Sealed Box Subwoofer in Piano Black (2)
    • Sony XBR-85X900F
    85” 4K/UHD LED TV w/HDR10, DolbyVision, HLG
    • DirecTV C61K-700
    DirecTV client for Satellite TV, receives signal from HS17-100 Tuner / DVR
    • OPPO UDP- 203
    Universal Disk Player, I use it for playing: UHD, BRD, CD, SACD, DVDA discs.
    • Apple TV 4K (G5)
    HD/4K Streaming Box & Airplay 2 Enpoint
    • Apple Mac mini 2018
    macOS based Mac mini 2018
    • Canare 4S11
    Bi-Wire speaker cable

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Hi! I'm so glad to see another Blue Jeans user; it makes me feel less of a heretic to know others are quite satisfied with their Belden cables.

I realize you started this thread several years ago, but I was wondering if you ever did post about your experiences with the Nola Thunderbolt III subwoofer. I'm considering purchasing a pair of them, but would love to hear what someone who has owned them for years has to say about them. Any thoughts?

timian

Owner
Hey Velocity - Thanks. Just took a peek at the 5910, looks nice. Don't think I would spend that much without getting one of the HD formats at this point and maybe HDMI 1.3. I agree, a better DVD and eventually newer screen technology would bring a significant step forward. Fortunately I'm still enjoying this setup and my patience has improved so I'll probably sit on the sidelines and watch for the next year or so. The big "analog" Mits does look nice and still has some good watching left in it.

bmcleod

Great setup Bmcleod I had a pair of Nautilus 805's. That Mitsu must be a beauty to watch and if I may make a comment is only going to look more mesmerising with the newer generation HD DVD technology. Have you looked at Denon's 5910 player yet?

velocityofhue

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