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  • tmalke
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2006
    • 12
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    Just purchased my first home theater

    First let me say thank you for this forum. I have really learned a lot reading everyones posts.
    It has all been ordered with a projected install date of the Friday before the Superbowl.
    My wife gave me a budget of $15,000 for everything...tax, install, etc.
    What do you think?

    Rotel RSX-1056 A/V Receiver
    Rotel RDV-1040 DVD Player
    Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP Projector
    Stewart 82" Firehawk Filmscreen
    B&W FPM-6 for the right, center, and left speaker
    B&W FPM-4 for the left and right rear speakers
    Two B&W ASW675 Subwoofers
    BDI Vector 9522 Stand
    Monster power Center
    I really loved the Rotel RMB-1075 & Rotel-1068 combo with the B&W 804 series, just could not make it work in the budget. I guess this gives me something to build to.

    Any feedback, critique would be greatly appreciated...I have a couple days to tweak it and still make the superbowl and 30 days after install to make any changes.

    Tyler
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    • sikoniko
      Super Senior Member
      • Aug 2003
      • 2299
      #2
      instead of the monster power center, get the 8 plug brick wall...
      I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...
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        • tmalke
          Junior Member
          • Jan 2006
          • 12
          #3
          Originally posted by sikoniko
          instead of the monster power center, get the 8 plug brick wall...

          OK, never heard of it...any info about it, where to buy, cost, benefits, etc?
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            • RebelMan
              Ultra Senior Member
              • Mar 2005
              • 3139
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              Tyler, the RSX-1056 is an excellent compromise between the RSP-1068 and RMB-1075. It is a very capable unit and will sound very similar. I am curious though why you are chosing the FPM's over the 600 series? Do you have space restrictions and/or WAF to consider? Your selection is fine but the 600's are great little performers for someone needing to stretch their budget. Are you building a strictly HT environment or does music enter the picture somewhere too?

              BTW, I am in the PJ market also and the Mitsubishi HC3000U has got my attention. I was looking at the specifications sheet just last night! Have you seen this puppy in action? What do you think? I am very interested in your opinion. You can PM me if you like.
              "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."
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                • azsyno
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                  • Oct 2005
                  • 50
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                  Dizzam - can't wait to see pics of this set-up... nice going. Btw, I like the "wife gave me a budget" part. Mine gave me a budget too - I ignored it and I'll pay the price for that forever. :-)
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                    • tmalke
                      Junior Member
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 12
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                      Originally posted by RebelMan
                      Tyler, the RSX-1056 is an excellent compromise between the RSP-1068 and RMB-1075. It is a very capable unit and will sound very similar. I am curious though why you are chosing the FPM's over the 600 series? Do you have space restrictions and/or WAF to consider? Your selection is fine but the 600's are great little performers for someone needing to stretch their budget. Are you building a strictly HT environment or does music enter the picture somewhere too?

                      BTW, I am in the PJ market also and the Mitsubishi HC3000U has got my attention. Have you seen this puppy in action? What do you think? I am very interested in your opinion. You can PM me if you like.
                      Rebelman, I have seen the Mitsubishi and it looks great...to me anyway. Especially on that Firehawk screen. It is also a good fit for my room size and seating distance.
                      To answer your FPM vs 600 question is a little complicated. But first I do not know what "WAF" means. The decision was made b/c of a few different factors mostly involving children, dog, and wife. I did like the 600 series a lot.

                      This room will be 100% movies and football. No music at all.

                      Tyler
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                        • tmalke
                          Junior Member
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 12
                          #7
                          Originally posted by azsyno
                          Dizzam - can't wait to see pics of this set-up... nice going. Btw, I like the "wife gave me a budget" part. Mine gave me a budget too - I ignored it and I'll pay the price for that forever. :-)
                          LOL...good luck with that. My initial budget was $10,000....had to do a lot of selling to get the increase and it is still a tender subject. The final actually came in at $15,485.27.Once it is set up though I am sure (hope) she forgets about the price.

                          I will definately post a few pics once installed.

                          Tyler
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                            • Mark_C.
                              Senior Member
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 386
                              #8
                              WAF = Wife Acceptance Factor

                              ....something most of us marrieds are familiar with.
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                                • tmalke
                                  Junior Member
                                  • Jan 2006
                                  • 12
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Mark_C.
                                  WAF = Wife Acceptance Factor

                                  ....something most of us marrieds are familiar with.
                                  I see this is a common issue...then yes "WAF" definatly played into the deal.
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                                    • azsyno
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                                      • Oct 2005
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                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by tmalke
                                      I see this is a common issue...then yes "WAF" definatly played into the deal.
                                      How can it not be... I'd never let her buy something as expensive. :B
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                                        • sikoniko
                                          Super Senior Member
                                          • Aug 2003
                                          • 2299
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                                          http://brickwall.thomasnet.com/item/...aud?&forward=1

                                          better price, better technology!
                                          I'm just sittin here watchin the wheels go round and round...
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                                            • worldys
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                                              • Dec 2005
                                              • 121
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                                              tyler

                                              i also think the fpm is not your best choice from a sound/cost perspective, you will get more bang for you buck with the 600 s3 series, but a good option if the logistics of family life dictate wall speakers, i have only used scm1s as rears (and been quite happy), i wonder how they would compare to the fpm for fronts and center


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                                                  Just purchased my first Home Theater
                                                  by tmalke
                                                  First let me say thank you for this forum. I have really learned a lot reading everyones posts.
                                                  It has all been ordered with a projected install date of the Friday before the Superbowl.
                                                  My wife gave me a budget of $15,000 for everything...tax, install, etc.
                                                  What do you think?...
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