Copy of Forum Post 08/14/2011

(Copy of post on The Home Theater Shack 08/14/2011)

08/14/2011

Over the years my system has been pieced together. I am now taking the plunge and creating a “home theater” for my family. Right now you will see that my system consists of several HTIB components and few stand alone components. My focus over the next year will be on building a complete “package” to finally have great sound and a surround sound environment. The first step will be replacing the AVR which currently is part of an old HTIB package.

I will be updating this post as components are changed/upgraded. I’ll be posting questions and speaker builds under separate threads in the Speaker & Sub DIY forum section. I will try and link everything here but I don’t promise that.

Thank you for posting pictures and component lists. It really got me motivated to post my setup. Plus the posting gives me a history of how my system has evolved. Also thanks to everyone for sharing their building experience and component research. This information is extremely helpful when researching ideas for projects and possible component upgrades.

Current component list:

AV Receiver – RCA RT2600

DVD Player – Panasonic DMR-ES10

VCR – Sony SLV-N700

Game Console – Nintendo Wii

Television – Samsung Plasma 42 inch - PN42A400C2D

OTA Antenna – Antennas Direct Terrestrial Digital DB4

System Automation:

Remote Control – Logitech Harmony 880

Speakers:

Center Speaker – RCA Center Speaker RT 2600

Right & Left Front Speakers – RCA Center Speaker RT 2600

Subwoofer – RCA Subwoofer RT2600

System Conductivity:

Cables and Connectors – Miscellaneous generic
Optical Cable between TV and Receiver and DVD Player and Receiver.
The RCA and Component connections are Gold Plated cables.