Marc's Media Room Madness

The Krell was a challenge. I was switching from a B&K receiver which worked nicely with silver cables. Those same cables with the Krell were an instant debacle. After experimenting with several alt...

posted over 18 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Thanks, Glen. Putting the components in the wall has worked out well. And it's the first system I've had where you don't see cables running around the room to the speakers. They run under the floor...

posted over 18 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Thanks. The lights are on the same universal remote as the system itself so when the movie starts, the lights dim like a real theater. It's very effective.

posted over 18 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

The room is 15x17.

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

My room has a cathederal ceiling and the effect of reflected sound was pronounced. Adding the carpet, draperies and acoustical panels helped considerably. I could add more panels to the walls and p...

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

For the digital out, the Cardas Lightning 15. For 5.1 out, Cardas Golden Cross. For redbook CD's, Cardas Golden Reference. For stereo out to the headphone amp, Cardas Neutral Reference. Power cord ...

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Sorry to hear of your difficulties, Frank. My processor makes the switch automatically every single time. Whether it's called on to switch to Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS, I've had no problems w...

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Would love to move the 803's further out from the wall but the room is not that big, only seats four. As it is, the sofa is only ten feet from the front right and left speakers. Move them any close...

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Look closely at the first picture, the one that looks into the room. You can see the sofa and one of the surrounds mounted on the ceiling.

posted over 19 years ago

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Marc's Media Room Madness

Thanks for your kind words. No, it is not a plasma TV. It's a rear projection set by Infocus. It's seven inches deep and looks great hanging on the wall instead of a desktop. Not entirely fond of p...

posted over 19 years ago

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