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  • Race Car Driver
    Super Senior Member
    • Mar 2005
    • 1537

    Opinion time, what entertainment rack ;)

    OK, so im moving all my equipment that is surronding my TV to the rear left of the seating position, there is an indent in the wall, that will fit an entertainment center i found through work. Now I need some opinions, they are both the same size and model, just differnt style.
    I will be removing the carpet and re finishing the hardwood floors this summer, so keep that in mind. The PC, PS2, Xbox, cd, dvd, processor, etc will be on this rack, and the height is about where you see the tape mesure, and fits perfect width wise, and will stick out about another foot. The wiring will then be run through the basement and up behind the soon to be replaced TV and speakers.

    Taking all this stuff:


    And putting it here:


    On one of these



    What ya think?
    I have my opinion, but looking for more.
    B&W
  • RobP
    Ultra Senior Member
    • Nov 2004
    • 4747

    #2
    I would pick the one on the bottom, the colors blend in well with the colors that you have chosen for your room.
    Robert P. 8)

    AKA "Soundgravy"

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    • Race Car Driver
      Super Senior Member
      • Mar 2005
      • 1537

      #3
      Twas what i was thinking.... can you tell... i need a woman in my life!? :lol:
      Then I wouldnt have to burden you guys with these type of questions! :rofl:
      Last edited by Race Car Driver; 22 February 2006, 13:22 Wednesday.
      B&W

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      • aud19
        Twin Moderator Emeritus
        • Aug 2003
        • 16706

        #4
        Did I stumble on to the Martha Stewart forum by mistake....? :scratchhead:
        Jason

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        • Burke Strickland
          Moderator
          • Sep 2001
          • 3161

          #5
          Twas what i was thinking.... can you tell... i need a woman in my life!?
          A few days ago, we were discussing Pamela Anderson's "entertainment rack" in the thread about the Golden Globes over in the Movies section ... something along those lines, maybe? :>)

          Burke

          What you DON'T say may be held against you...

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          • PewterTA
            Moderator
            • Nov 2004
            • 2901

            #6
            I'd go with the top rack. For one, the silver will blend into the wall much better and won't stick out like a sore thumb with the only thing closely matching it is the door frame. The silver will take your eyes off of the equipment "being there." It will somewhat hide the equipment back in the corner. Which, is what you want to do. Only have it noticed when you point it out to people.

            Another thing to consider is, is that wall in the back a supporting wall? I think it would be cool to make an access way and build a "fake" wall up front with shelves in it so the equipment sits in there. That way all you would really see is the equipment itself and would get some noise dampening as well (if you wanted to run any type of cooling fans or what not for the equipment. Then, also, the back would allow access to all the wiring and everything, which if you put a small door or something, could be closed off so you wouldn't even see anything.

            Just an idea.
            Digital Audio makes me Happy.
            -Dan

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            • Race Car Driver
              Super Senior Member
              • Mar 2005
              • 1537

              #7
              I thought about building the a rack into the wall right there, and still might, but i took some measurements, and found these at work, and i get a discount on them, and they measured to fit perfect.

              And yea, it almost seems like a martha stewart moment huh?


              :rofl:
              B&W

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              • KeithM
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2005
                • 285

                #8
                I think to truely answer this, you'll have to catch up with the latest HGTV shows, look at gay porn, and throw in some afternoon beauty sleep and a powerwalk session around the park. Then, you will have gained the ability.

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                • kurtholz
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 345

                  #9
                  maybe a nice afternoon watching broke back cowboy will inspire you

                  hahahahaha

                  i just bought a schroers & schroers rack, absolutely the most stunning piece i have ever seen

                  the list was $3800, but i found a place in the USA that sells the model i got for $1100 delivered

                  actually, i didnt find squat, i was at a clients house who had a pair of B & W 801 matrix with a spectacular looking sony CD player and Levinson 2 channel amp,

                  he told me about it,

                  as a side note, his system was breathtaking, wasnt set up all that well, speakers right against the back wall, a lot of furniture in front and to one side, with large open hallway next to one speaker

                  it blew me away, sound was just so clear, precise, bass was so fast and tight, i never would have expected such sound from such a simple set-up

                  now what were we talking about?

                  :-)

                  Kurt

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                  • Race Car Driver
                    Super Senior Member
                    • Mar 2005
                    • 1537

                    #10
                    Originally posted by KeithM
                    I think to truely answer this, you'll have to catch up with the latest HGTV shows, look at gay porn, and throw in some afternoon beauty sleep and a powerwalk session around the park. Then, you will have gained the ability.
                    That is mighty kind of you to offer some samples from your collection, but I will pass. :lol:

                    I was bored, sure its off topic, and sure im not talking about Krell or B&W, or RPT, SED, HDTV etc etc etc. So what? Does everything on this website have to be about everyone elses $30,000 HT systems? Or their latest BMW or exotic car purchase?

                    Naaaa,
                    B&W

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                    • aphexist
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 158

                      #11
                      No, it is just the homophobic and braggadocios insecurity that has been ingrained into their ignorant lives that makes them feel like they have to talk about how much money they make and how much better their stereo is while perpetuating degrading stereotypes.

                      In my opinion, the wood grain of the second rack will match the speakers, the furniture, and the room trim. It looks fagtacular! I prefer the Salamander Synergy line for the ultimate combination of looks and expandability, but their high price tag makes it hard to justify.

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                      • RebelMan
                        Ultra Senior Member
                        • Mar 2005
                        • 3139

                        #12
                        RC, what happened to the pics?
                        "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."

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                        • Chris D
                          Moderator Emeritus
                          • Dec 2000
                          • 16877

                          #13
                          :roll:

                          I have the Salamander Synergy racks. Best A/V furniture racks on the market, IMHO.
                          CHRIS

                          Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                          - Pleasantville

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                          • Race Car Driver
                            Super Senior Member
                            • Mar 2005
                            • 1537

                            #14
                            Ahh, was checking out the Salamanders, THEY DO LOOK NICE!
                            Im in a debate between those and the Sanus Component rack, I like em both, but im diggin how you can mix/build/add to the Salamander as you go along.

                            I like this Sanus, think it would look good with the N802s


                            Then was looking at the Salamander, everyone I asked said they are STOUT! Its good to hear more good words about them, i want something sturdy!
                            Thinking of the S40 Single, then i could get the s40 stack and have it go all the way to the cieling! :lol:


                            And putting the cherry sides on it like this one


                            Phase 1 of room cleanup complete, now i need to pick my cabinet!

                            What salamander rack do you have? Any pics?
                            B&W

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                            • peterS
                              Super Senior Member
                              • Dec 2005
                              • 1038

                              #15
                              heheh was looking at the salamander racks today too... very very cool
                              and our discount makes it affordable too

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                              • Race Car Driver
                                Super Senior Member
                                • Mar 2005
                                • 1537

                                #16
                                Yup, think im gonna put in an order for an S40 with sides next week, and go from there. It would be neat to get another and stack it, and then put all my gaming systems in their too.
                                Was checking out the Denon 3306?? The one with HDMI converting. Run everything into that, and a single HDMI cable to the TV
                                B&W

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                                • Chris D
                                  Moderator Emeritus
                                  • Dec 2000
                                  • 16877

                                  #17
                                  I have two Salamander Synergy racks, and six Salamander Matteo theater seats. I'm amazed at the build quality.

                                  I have some pics of my triple in my theater in this thread HERE

                                  My triple only has rackmounts in two of the three bays as an option, but my single has cherry sides, a glass door, and the extended rear. Both racks look awesome in their particular setting.
                                  CHRIS

                                  Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                                  - Pleasantville

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                                  • peterS
                                    Super Senior Member
                                    • Dec 2005
                                    • 1038

                                    #18
                                    that lcd only uses dvi, so you would have to run audio seperatly
                                    what it does with hdcp encription i do not know because i dont know if it accepts it
                                    i found the denon 3806 not very user friendly, but ultimatly returned it because i just wanted two channel
                                    the yamaha 5990 is worth a look too, aestheticaly i think the denon is nicer looking than that particular yamaha
                                    i found the Sq to be indistinguishable running a rotel 1072 into the denon
                                    using the rotels dacs vs the denon's dacs


                                    ive been fighting the urge to buy the new lg slim fit hd tube.... looks so damn good

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                                    • Race Car Driver
                                      Super Senior Member
                                      • Mar 2005
                                      • 1537

                                      #19
                                      Ahh, Chris, I remember those pics now! Yea, i like your rack! :lol:
                                      Was wondering.. what kind of seating is that? It is the salamander seating! I saw them in your other pic thread.
                                      Those are nice seats ive sat in them! The other Salamander seating looks sooooooo comfy... but ohhh so spendy! Man i could blow a years worth of pay easily on this stuff! So damn addicting!

                                      Yea i know the tv uses DVI, was gonna get a HDMI to DVI cable, and I dont plan on running audio through the TV anyways. I wish the tv had HDMI inputs then i wouldnt have to worry about it, but it looked good and the price was right. Kofi told me to check it out, as he had the 26 in his bedroom and said its a great set for the price.
                                      The guys at the office told me to check out the Denon or the Pioneer that does the HDMI converting. They were recommending the Denon.

                                      Before I do any of that though, time to get a rack ordered!!
                                      B&W

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                                      • peterS
                                        Super Senior Member
                                        • Dec 2005
                                        • 1038

                                        #20
                                        if we had the yamaha 2600 that would be my pick

                                        the htr series just doesnt look as sexy


                                        i am not aware of any pioneer unit beyond the 1015


                                        though the elite series would match your screens finish... hehehe

                                        like i said the denon preformed very well for me just very cumbersome to use vs yamaha... id say go with the denon :T

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                                        • Chris D
                                          Moderator Emeritus
                                          • Dec 2000
                                          • 16877

                                          #21
                                          Yeah, these seats are the Salamander Matteo theater seats. Modular, available in colors and w/ or w/o motors. Brackets underneath each one so I just bolted my Clark Synthesis tactile transducers right on. Love 'em. Many good aspects.





                                          CHRIS

                                          Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
                                          - Pleasantville

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