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[lowrider007]

Not shown: Behind where the shot comes from is one of those blocky Ikea shelves, which sports a lot of gaming merchandise/cases. Near the entrance (the second computer desk which is not pictured) is a bookcase mixed with games, and well, books. And of course in the bedroom is a smaller 24" LCD with a second black Wii hooked up to it.

Nice looking gaf mate but were are your speakers or am I blind?

 

[Tabris]

Not shown: Behind where the shot comes from is one of those blocky Ikea shelves, which sports a lot of gaming merchandise/cases. Near the entrance (the second computer desk which is not pictured) is a bookcase mixed with games, and well, books. And of course in the bedroom is a smaller 24" LCD with a second black Wii hooked up to it.

I like the layout and look of this. Here are some quick recommendations:

- Paint the wood chest black or getting a different chest. It looks very out of place.
- Think about mounting the TV on the wall, it would look really good.
- May want to think about getting that scroll instead framed. I think that would look better but that's just personal.

 

[Krelian29]

Here is my current setup:

TV, gaming system and HT :

Blu-Ray and DVD:

PC:

 

[dyonPT]

My living room in changes because ou projector...still figuring out how will I put this all together.

 

[tsigo]

I really, really hope that "box hanging off the arm of the couch" configuration is very temporary.

 

[dyonPT]

I really, really hope that "box hanging off the arm of the couch" configuration is very temporary.

lol, yes, still figuring out how I will conect all

One more picture from Uncharted 3 trailer.

The picture is 104 inches diagonal

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

is it possible to paint that room darker?

 

[dyonPT]

is it possible to paint that room darker?

Sorry, darker how ?

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

Darkening the room's walls (and even ceiling) can make such a massive difference to the image quality, the contrast will improve dramatically.

There's a thread here, some of it is ott with black velvet lined rooms but the advice is often good, worth skimming through at least if you want to get the best from the projector: http://www.avforums.com/forums/projectors/907414-maximising-image-contrast.html

What is boils down to is the darker walls absorb more of the light being reflected off the screen - this light can rob the image of contrast by raising the black level.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

Sorry, darker how ?

With paint.

 

[meppi]

With paint.

:lol

 

[dyonPT]

Darkening the room's walls (and even ceiling) can make such a massive difference to the image quality, the contrast will improve dramatically.

There's a thread here, some of it is ott with black velvet lined rooms but the advice is often good, worth skimming through at least if you want to get the best from the projector: http://www.avforums.com/forums/projectors/907414-maximising-image-contrast.html

What is boils down to is the darker walls absorb more of the light being reflected off the screen - this light can rob the image of contrast by raising the black level.

Nice idea. Its something to consider

 

[Tabris]

Doesn't having a table infront of your viewing annoy you? You should put the dining table behind you and move up the couch. I'll be interested in seeing the setup once it's done.

 

[dyonPT]

Doesn't having a table infront of your viewing annoy you? You should put the dining table behind you and move up the couch. I'll be interested in seeing the setup once it's done.

No, siting in the couch the viewing angle is above the table

Heres a video I have made from the couch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiYlFCzoALg

If I would swith I would sit too close to the screen

I have been thinking, and I think I will use the Ikea STOLMEN to put the projector and other media stuff...link IKEA

Still thinking about the cables...

 

[THE:MILKMAN]

Here is my simple bedroom setup.

Sony 40" EX503 LCD TV
Yamaha RX-V667 AVR
HTPC (E5200@3.00Ghz, Sapphire HD6850, 4GB OCZ RAM, 500GB HDD)
Cambridge Audio Azur 640C CD Player
Art Stiletto Front Speakers
Monitor Audio BX1 Rear Speakers
Sony BDP-S370 Blu-Ray Player
BK XLS200 MK2 Sub
PS3
Virgin Media HD PVR

As the front speakers are so close together, I felt no need for a centre speaker ATM. Sounds awesome.

Now to sort out the cables............

 

[OverHeat]

 

[nib95]

iPhone 4 pic (is the shitty i in iPhone supposed to stay non cap even at the start of a sentence?). And yes, I know my speaker arrangement is equally crappy, but with laziness, cable resentment and needing a clear path to the TV's remote IR in mind, I keep it this way.

 

[A7MAD]

You guys have great setups, well here's mine.

Please forgive my bad pic taking skills.

 

[HildyB]

Amazing setups. Time to clean up the man cave for some pictures..

 

[MarshMellow96]

A7, is that the C580? If so - nice.

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

unfinished 2.39 constant image height setup, I still have the borders and side masking to do.

And the painting....and get the speakers up.

Movies are just fucking awesome on it though.

lights off edit:

 

[mrklaw]

you going to velvet/devore the sides/ceiling? Looks awesome.

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

I had thought about it but this room is tiny (9' square) the screen is grey and the walls/ceiling are a dark matt, had I gone with a white screen I probably would have but they grey dosen't reflect no where near as much light onto the sides.

I'm going to fit a curtain rail and valance above the screen, that *should* catch the light and stop it glowing.

 

[eXistor]

@MadmanUK: damn dude, nice setup, the posters look really cool too, very classy.

 

[neos]

 

[Confusatron]

Very efficient.

 

[Majine]

I don't think the orange portal is going to work as you probably intend... Something tells me it's gonna get messy.

 

[neos]

lol yes i realized that after the paint was done, and i left it as is this for the lulz.

 

[MadmanUK]

@MadmanUK: damn dude, nice setup, the posters look really cool too, very classy.

Cheers dude.
Here's a few of my non gaming posters.

 

[ithorien]

Went back to the basics, moved everything to my desk.

 

[HollywoodHeroes]

Cheers dude.
Here's a few of my non gaming posters.

Madman, may I ask where you got those frames for the posters from? I'm trying to find some for a couple of large movie posters I'll be getting soon.

 

[MadmanUK]

Mainly from Ikea and a few from the Range. I got some really nice black gloss box frames from BHS before they discontinued them half price, wish i could've got a couple more as i've still got a bunch more to frame.

 

[Buckethead]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a110/Ithorien/2011-02-19_18-52-32_772.jpg

Where did you get that stand for your headphones? Link?

 

[HollywoodHeroes]

Mainly from Ikea and a few from the Range. I got some really nice black gloss box frames from BHS before they discontinued them half price, wish i could've got a couple more as i've still got a bunch more to frame.

Thanks, I'll see if I can pick some up next week.

 

[dyonPT]

After all after noon pulling this togheter, I think the result is better

At last...

 

[MidnightScott]

Just took this picture. This is my current game collection for the 7th generation. 69 DS games, 65 Wii games, and 12 PS3 games.

Collection: http://backloggery.com/midnightscott

 

[DonMigs85]

There are 65 Wii games worth buying?

 

[Jzero]

Wow you guys have really nice set-ups

Spoiler

My poor ass hates every single one of you guys

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

Hey drugstore_cowboy, what projector are you currently running?

 

[drugstore_cowboy]

Hey drugstore_cowboy, what projector are you currently running?

HC3800, I've had it about 12 months now.

I love the 2.39 aspect ratio but for gaming it is limited to PC, had a bash on F1 2010 earlier in the week, the extra width more than makes up for the lower vertical resolution

16:9

2.39:1

 

[MNC]

I hate everyone of you and your fancy gaming rigs.

 

[IMACOMPUTA]

HC3800, I've had it about 12 months now.

I love the 2.39 aspect ratio but for gaming it is limited to PC, had a bash on F1 2010 earlier in the week, the extra width more than makes up for the lower vertical resolution

16:9

2.39:1

Looks amazing, man.


MADMAN! Where'd you get the 1st inception and walking dead posters?

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

HC3800, I've had it about 12 months now.

Ah good to hear! I'd post my setup but I'm in the process of taking it down and packing it up.

 

[Asparagus]

Might as well post my setup before I move on Friday. You'll have to excuse the generally scruffy nature of everything, there's really no point in cleaning up since I'll be packing in an hour or so.

 

[DR3AM]

After all after noon pulling this togheter, I think the result is better

At last...

Is that the Optima HD20? My friend just bought one. Who's the picture quality and how big is your screen?

 

[Nemo]

You da man!

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

Is that the Optima HD20? My friend just bought one. Who's the picture quality and how big is your screen?

That's an Epson 8350 I believe...

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Got a picture of my setup:

Naaaah j/k. That's my shit from about 4 years ago. I just happened to find that picture and was like "man, I had horrible design sense."



Real reason for this post:

GAF, I'm looking for a computer desk. I'd like something classy looking... something with a glass top (preferably dark glass) would be ideal... don't care if the frame is steel or wood or whatever. Well... plastic would be bad.

So where should I look!?

 

[CAVE343]

Loving the old school dashboard

 

[MarshMellow96]

Loving the old school dashboard

Definitely brings back some memories..