Get acquainted with HTG For ALL MEMBERS!

[Pepe]

Hey everyone.
Eric (Thelonius Funk) has brought me here, so blame him.
My name is Joe, I'm 31 (soon to be 32) and from Niantic, Connecticut. I'm really into the home theater scene, but am JUST getting into it, tech stuff and so on. I've come here to learn, to be a Padawan in your temple. I'm a recovering Bose addict, so be gentle. I love everything from classical music to easy listening to soundtracks to classic rock. My movie tastes cover the gamut as well.
I'm a big ol' geek (Star Trek, Star Wars, G4TV and so on) and am anxious to meet some new people and learn.
Thanks for having me!

[Thelonious Funk]

You know, two freshly ground nutmegs in a glass of water will have the same affect as LSD. I read it in a medical journal.

[Pepe]

TRUE! ALL TRUE!

My eyes are still focusing.

[Thelonious Funk]

Oh gee, none of these guys seem to like new people.

[wkhanna]

Welcome to JimmyJam and Pepe!
Great to have you guys with us!

As for T Funk, I remember you well, and am glad to see back!

[George Bellefontaine]

Hi JimmyJam and Pepe. Good to have you aboard.

[CRIMSON PEARL]

Hey everyone I'm new here.

Just bought a house 9 months ago after living in an apartment for 6 years (could not even use my SUB there). Finally decided to update my system with BD (just BD). One thing led to another (doesn't it always).

Bottom line is I just bought a demo Sony KDSR-50 (Brand new bulb put in a week ago) with full warranty production date of Sept. 05 from A VERY high end AV. dealer for $1000 (I should be picking it up next week) I also found a demo Yamaha RX-V2700 for $730 out the doorthe SAME day I found the set. The set has NONE of the issues spoken of in this forum. I spoke to the owner yesterday and he believes that the bad "box" or whatever you call it, was replaced on this unit.

My speakers are B&W 600 series.

The tv I'm am switching up from is a RCA F38310. I'm a little concerned under the same conditions I might be disapointed with the sony.

I haven't had a "properly" hooked up system in years (due to apartment living)
I'm psyched about it.

[Chris D]

Hiya, Crimson! :later:

[George Bellefontaine]

Nice to see you here, Crimson. Hope you enjoy your new toys.

[David Meek]

Hi Crimson, welcome to The Guide. :welcome:

Enjoy your new-found freedom to crank it! If any problems crop up just post 'em and someone will probably have an answer for you.

[Nolan B]

Seems to be a good month for new members :T

I can safely say that of all the forums I frequent on AV (or other topics) HTGuide.com is at the top for having some of the most respectful, helpfull and classy members.


:welcome:

[Finleyville]

Hello to all recent members. I hope to see you on the boards regularly. Welcome aboard. And sorry about your wallet...

[KahunaCanuck]

Well here is my official hello to all on the board! I have recently put together my theater room and am loving it. Also have a rotel stereo setup downstairs. Love theinfo on this board, it helped me put my system together. :T

Mike

[George Bellefontaine]

And this is my official welcome to the Guide , Mike...

[KahunaCanuck]

Thanks George!

I have been in your neck of the woods a few years ago on a golf trip...drove from Halifax over to PEI via the ferry near you, played at Crowe Bush, then drove back on the bridge and played at Fox Harbour...beautiful part of our country!
:T

[P-Dub]

:later: Hi Mike and welcome. Seems like we have a few from the west coast on the forum.

[wkhanna]

Hi Mike!
I saw your post on the the CatCables you got form Lex. They are something else, aren’t they?!

Welcome aboard!

[bjconard]

Hey everyone. I've been lurking around this forum for almost a year now and decided it was time I became a member.

I'm almost 22 and I go to school for chemical engineering up in the Keweenaw of Michgan's upper peninsula. I'm a musician myself playing trumpet, guitar, and piano. I got interested in car audio first as a summer job and was no different than most teenagers (focusing mainly on bass). More recently I've learned there is much more to sound reproduction and have begun blowing what little money I have on home audio equipment.

I've built several of the project in the parts express project showcase including the magna cum laude (for parties here at school), the millenium III's, a slightly modified version of the woodies (for a friends parents), and am currently working on Zaph's ZDT3.5's, the tri trix for my brother, and a center channel to go along with the millenium's. I certainly couldn't have gotten this far without the help of everyone in this forum.

Current system:
Yamaha RX-V661 (weak point)
Parasound hca 2200 II
Parasound hca 2003
Speakers: Parts express Millenium III
Audio Technica PL120 w/shure m97
Other than vinyl, everything's currently run off my computer (mostly flac)

I hope to learn a lot more from everyone here

[Lex]

Way to go BJ, and welcome to the family. :-)


Mike, thanks for supporting CAT too, and Bill, thanks. :-)

Doug

[Rightbrained]

Hi folks ,
My name is Thomas though most people call me TK. I am in the aviation business and have been for 21 years.
I am from hot , humid LA (lower Alabama). I have been into the home theater thing for several years and found this site when getting the upgrade and DIY bug. There is a ton of knowledgeable people here and hopefully I can learn some things from you all.
It's great to be here

[Chris D]

Heya, TK, I'm also in aviation, but the military side. Can you say what you do in the industry?

[Mike B]

Hi Guys.

I’m Mike and I’m 53, married, no kids, 3 cats, 1 dog.

Work in the automation area as a field applications engineer where I specify, quote and
assist in start-up of multi-axis motion control systems. Applications in semiconductor,
bio-tech, packaging and manufacturing industries.

Hobbies are fishing & boating, astronomy, shooting, reading, cooking, audio, DIY,
anything on 2 wheels and HT of course.

HT is still SD. Using old school custom Adire 5.1 system with Onkyo receiver, HTPC,
DirecTV, and 36” direct view CRT with NEC HT1100 PJ on 60” 4x3 pull down 60”
screen. Yes, I have a small room.

Next project is rework of garage stereo with the new tweeters, bridging of A500’s and
separate tweeter amp. Waiting for the fall, when it’s cooler, and while I’m not trolling the delta
for stripers. I am also going to build a new box for the 12” Quatro gathering dust in the
garage.

Eat, drink and be merry!



Don't bother me, I'm very sleepy.

[Chris D]

Ah, Mike, now we have to build you a nice surround system hanging from the trees, there, for your hammock.

Welcome.

[abxx49]

Hi all.

My name is Ryan and I'm a 20 year old college student. I'm attending the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and I'm a nursing student.

I got into audio when I was about 13 after hearing my friends Honda CRX. I was amazed with SPL at the time. So when I got my first car, I went out and bought two Visonik 12" subs. I ran with that for a while and eventually sold it to pay for my senior class trip. I then bought an Fi Q 12". LOVED it. I'm now starting to get into the HT end of things and I hope to learn a lot from you all!

[Chris D]

Heya, Ryan. Welcome! :later:

[Wheels]

Hello Everybody,

I'm currently in the middle of finishing a double major in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Nathan (I've heard his statements. All I could say was WOW) showed me this website. I love listening to music. Everything from Christian Rock (Skillet) to Beethoven. I got into car audio when I blew a speaker in my truck. I've done 2.5 systems since. The half is because I'm on my second subwoofer design in my truck. (The one below) I started with a pair of 8" fosgates in two ported boxes under the back seat. Everything worked out so I could design it off of the recomended volumes from fosgate. It really sounded good especially for the space it required. its only problem was a little port noise if I turned it up loud enough. When I wound up with the L5 (free by the way) I decided it was time to try again. after a couple of weeks playing with win isd, my Dad and I built the box. The woofer is located directly behind the center console firing up, connecting to a cavity under the back seat (the truck now only seats 4). I'm not a Basshead, but I believe bass should be felt.

I am currently pondering designs for some new home speakers, and I just found out my church is starting a building project and could use some help with the A/V. Everything is still in the wishlist stage while we come up with some budgets. I hope I can get some help with that even though its not "home" theater.

Thanks for putting up with all of that. I've read a lot here already about speaker designing, and you guys have amazing projects. :T

EDIT:
(I thought the profile stuff would show up at the bottom so instead of "see truck below," see truck in profile)

[Lex]

Looks like we need to jumpstart the welcome wagon. Wheels, sounds like a busy schedule.

Welcome to you, and many others here... Looks like Mike got comfy as he entered the hall.

Come on new Members, jump in here! :-)

Doug

[Kate-br]

Hello!

Well, I guess the best way to introduce myself is to tell you about me.

I am a big fan of music, especially classical and violin music... Of course I listen to everything from Jazz to Techno, but my main focus is classical, violin music and string quartets.

I started into hi-fi audio not a long ago...

Started with a Pioneer VSX-403 and a set of Bose 201, went to RX-V995 with Bose AM5 to Harman Kardon AVR-247 with B&W 602s3 and finally to where I am now...

I have little experience with audio, all I know is from what I read and from what I have tried.

My main goal in this forum is to learn more about audio & video, get to chat with nice people and of course make friends.

I guess thats it...

Thank you!

[Nolan B]

I can say you found the best place online to talk and learn about all things related to HT. This site has the best group of people out of any similar site.

Hello!

Well, I guess the best way to introduce myself is to tell you about me.

I am a big fan of music, especially classical and violin music... Of course I listen to everything from Jazz to Techno, but my main focus is classical, violin music and string quartets.

I started into hi-fi audio not a long ago...

Started with a Pioneer VSX-403 and a set of Bose 201, went to RX-V995 with Bose AM5 to Harman Kardon AVR-247 with B&W 602s3 and finally to where I am now...

I have little experience with audio, all I know is from what I read and from what I have tried.

My main goal in this forum is to learn more about audio & video, get to chat with nice people and of course make friends.

I guess thats it...

Thank you!

[David Meek]

Hi Kate, welcome to The Guide. :welcome:

Looks like you are growing into the hobby quite nicely. Don't worry about the experience. We ALL started at the same place knowledge-wise (except maybe for JonMarsh and ThomasW over in the DIY forum. )

Anyway, hop on in and stay awhile.

[wkhanna]

Welcome Kate!

Welcome Kate!

I especially look forward to the chance to gain some insight into your knowledge of classical, the
In Tune’ thread is a great place to share and learn about new and ‘old’ music and expand ones repertoire.

[George Bellefontaine]

Welcome, Kate. There are lots of knowledgable folks around here, so you should learn quite a bit.

[Kate-br]

hello !!

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

[Frank Helmling]

Hallo Everyone from Mannheim, Germany

I'm Frank, aged 44 (if you're interested in more personal info have a look at my webpage) and hooked again in Homecinema. Have been engaged in as a hobby for over 20 years now. Decided to stop my high end Approach a year ago and sold my rennaissance 90 and my Sony TAF 808es /CDP 707 es.
Wanted to go low and save the money for other hobbies.

Well that's history...., just finished my living room conversion to my personal approach of a cinema lounge

[krips]

Hello all. My name's Kyle. I'm 23 and I'm working on getting my Electrician's ticket. I'm just going to my second year of school right now and it's very interesting. RLC circuits was last week and I got 100 on the test now for electronics next week (w00t!). I like gaming and working with electronics and learning about all sorts of things. Have problems finishing anything though :P. Anyway, howdy.

[Chris D]

Hi, guys! :later:

[George Bellefontaine]

Welcome, guys.

[wkhanna]

Yes!

Welcome to our new members! :T

[Lex]

Welcome Kate. :-)

Hey Bill, George, Chris,

Frank, and Kyle Welcome!

Doug

[exntric]

Hello, my name is Steffen and I just joined this board 22, Norwegian, social status: in relationship.

I came here after beeing told there was a B&W thread on here, and figured I might as well check it out. Im in the process of upgrading my system, and have been for some time, and as you might have understood, its gonna been an upgrade in the B&W vein

Hope I get accepted into your fraternity!

[George Bellefontaine]

Welcome, Steffen. I hope you'll not only visit , but participate often as well.

[tonyrees68]

Hi
New here and hello everyone.
I've been into surround sound since about 1990. Started with a Sony VCR / Yamaha amp/ Sony cube speakers and a 28inch Toshiba TV and I loved it all. Really wanted a laser disc player but could not afford the £850 in those days. Any how ive had some upgrades in that time the most significant 1st upgrade was about 1992 , the KEF uni Q 10 /10 centre speaker and L&R fronts and this made a massive difference /then came another yamaha amp (cant remember what model it was) Now i went old school got some sonus faber speakers and a roksan Caspian amp and cd player when the Caspian range first came out (gosh) it was about 13 years ago .
Still loving the sound of 2 channel music I missed the pro logic sound for the movies so being young and stupid i sold all my Roksan stuff and got the denon 3802 with the ruark vita 100 5.1 speaker system and to be honest it was brilliant and still is after all these years. Now ive got some arcam gear with my original sonus faber speakers id love to share experiences /help /advice with all of you
Thanks



Regards Tony

[Chris D]

Welcome, all! :later:

[wkhanna]

Welcome Steffen, lots of action at the B&W section to keep you busy.

And Tony, that is some V nice gear you have had, hope to see your input on the 'Audio Hideout' thread.

[George Bellefontaine]

Welcome, Tony.