Here are some updated pics (as of 1/2/2012) of my HT/2 channel system. During a one year search period I was fortunate enough to demo various speakers to replace my Polk Audio RTI-12 fronts. During my search I came across the Focal 1038BE II and instantly fell in love with their sound. They consist of three 7" woofers, a 6-1/2" midrange. 1-1/4"(27mm) pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter.
Frequency response (+or-3dB) 33Hz - 40kHz
Low frequency point 26Hz
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m) 93dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
Minimum impedance 3.3 Ohms
Crossover frequency 230Hz/2 200Hz
Net weight 112.2Ibs

Complete list of gear.

Speakers:
Towers-Focal 1038 BE II,
Center channel-Focal cc1008 BE,
Side surr-Polk Rm6751,
Rear surr-Polk FXi3,
Sub-Paradigm PW2200 Ver2,

Other:
M2tech Young Asynchronous USB DAC,
Projector-Epson 8500UB,
Screen-103" Elite Screen,
Cable box-Dish VP622,
Console-Xbox 360 Elite, w/ Kinect,
HTPC-2.5TB, Intel core i7 (3.2 GHz, 8 gigs of ram, 64x),
Power-Monster:MP HDP 2500,
Lights-Lutron Maestro,
Auralex GRAMMA Isolation Riser,
Internet TV-Slingbox ProHD,
Cabinet: Studiotech C-22T BA/B rack (Black Ash)
Cables:
AudioQuest Diamond back (RCA) interconnects,
(MIT) miterminator 2 (RCA) interconnects,
AudioQuest Diamond Back (RCA) interconnects,
Zero Point Musical Reference HD Speaker Cables,

Amplification:
Receiver-Yamaha RX-V3800,
Pass Labs X3 Amplifier,
Pass Labs X250 Amplifier,

Controllers:
Remote-TSU 9600,
Tablet-iPad 2,

MORE UPDATES TO COME!!
Acoustic panels (left wall)
Pre-amp with HT pass through

Here is a shot of me browsing the Blu-ray forums. Way better then my laptop!!

M2Tech Young
99% of my music is in flac, apple lossless,and mp3 format. Therefore, I needed a high performance USB DAC to compliment my system. The M2Tech Young is a very high value-for-money D/A converter capable of handling up to 384kHz sampling rate and 32 bit resolution (USB input). It also has a high speed asynchronous USB input and (S/PDIF on RCA and BNC, AES/EBU on XLR and optical on Toslink) connections.

The newest addition to my system. This center is sleek in design and sounds fantastic. It weighs approx 40lbs and has the same beryllium tweeter used on the towers. I am very happy with the sound.

iPad intergration is not fully complete. I plan on using an app like iRule or similar in the future. So far it serves as a display/remote for music listening, web browser and can also control the cable box program guide/dvr.

Best remote I've ever owned. This remote has been around a long time and so far is one of the oldest and most irreplaceable components in my system. It does everything, and is fully customize-able. Way ahead of its time.

TSU 9600: This remote controls all my gear including the lights, and blinds. It does two way communication with my pc and displays the music I am playing on my pc without having to use my display.

Three channel 150 watt per channel amplifier.

Two and a half times lighter than titanium, but 7 times more rigid with the same mass (Beryllium is the only metal able to scratch glass), this material combines all these qualities to offer high efficiency and a bandwidth very extended in the high frequencies.

HTPC with Antec Fusion Black enclosure. Imon remote and some Wifi control via TSU9600.

PC has approx 2.5TB of space, Intel core i7 (3.2 GHz, 8 gigs of ram, 64x operating system.)

Running Windows 7 MCE and Media Browser for Blu-rays.
Foobar2000 and Monkeymote or Squeezebox app on Ipad for music.

Future improvements - Digital cabel tuner card.

HTPC using Windows 7 and Media Browser frontend and Happauge HD PVR tuner (retired) to record HD.

Close up of the Pass labs X3.

Nelson Pass is one of the most inovative and widely respected designers of audio amplifiers. I am furtunate enough to have the X3; a 3 channel 150 watt amplifier and a X250; a two channel 250 amplifier.The X250 operates in "Class A" to roughly 75 watts. From there, it goes into Class A/B operation, which gives you momentary pulses of more power if you need it.

MIT2 IC's

Pass Labs X250 close up.

Side surr-Polk Rm6751

Side Wall

seating area

Wire management

Controllers and other misc stuff

FXi A3 rear Surrounds

View with lights partially on (preview mode)

The Dark Night

Casino Royale

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Solo man  » May 18, 2013 07:37 PM

Nice setup man, and I will take nice compliments from you on my setup any day. Nice equipment and love the accent wall.

Josh  » Apr 27, 2013 05:13 PM

Love the Focals. Very nice setup.

BigAl87  » Mar 30, 2013 10:13 AM

Thanks for the comment on SSI2013 E. The 1038 mkIII sounded amazing but I had to take a vid of the Scalas and it's in the Focal Speaker thread in case you would like to see and hear it

Jim Hawkins  » Feb 15, 2013 03:38 AM

Nice! Love the Focal. You can really drive them and they still sound fantastic.

ejusted  » Feb 07, 2013 10:58 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments guys

CantonMan  » Feb 06, 2013 07:08 PM

Very Nice!!!

croseiv  » Jan 09, 2013 04:09 PM

Outstanding set-up!

danmanhd  » Dec 20, 2012 10:28 AM

ejusted took a little bit but just got my projector set-up check it out sometime thanks.

Vico  » Nov 05, 2012 03:26 PM

I'm a new member so they won't let me rate your gallery so I will just tell you. 5 star rating! You have a seriously nice setup with some really nice gear.

ejusted  » Oct 05, 2012 02:31 PM

@nefilim T Y for the kind words and checking out my HT.

nefilim  » Oct 05, 2012 09:04 AM

How have I missed your HT. you have one seriously cool setup ... wow !

Intamin  » Sep 26, 2012 09:39 PM

Somehow it turns out I missed rating this. You know my thoughts already, but beautiful HT!

achillespunks1  » Sep 10, 2012 11:08 PM

I had those same RTi 12. I sold them and bought the A9. I don't have the Denon 3808Ci receiver or the Monster power conditioner or the Polk center channel or the Emotiva RPA-1 or UPA-2. I now have the Onkyo TX-NR1010. Polk CSI a6, and a Emotiva XPA-2 and XPA-5. I, and a Panamax MX5102. I will update the pics some time. Just been very busy with work. I just really like the way Polk speakers sound. I had a chance to get some B&W speakers when the Magnolia Best buy shut down but figured I was good with the Polk... I think I'm going to save some money for a while because it does get very costly. I would love to have an AMP like yours I can only imagine how much it cost. you have a A+ set up.

achillespunks1  » Sep 10, 2012 10:38 PM

your set up is amazing... Very nice amp. your home theater is just amazing. I only wish mine looked like yours....

ejusted  » Aug 27, 2012 02:31 PM

@Johnny Blaze: Thanks for the compliments man......It means a lot coming from someone with such a phenomenal system. My goals are to have a room approx the size of yours one day.

Johnny Blaze  » Aug 26, 2012 09:40 PM

Awesome Setup man! It puts a smile on my face every time I check it out!

ejusted  » Aug 20, 2012 02:17 PM

@Tech-UK, and byali - Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Much appreciated @Darksky - It's always nice to see a fellow focal owner on here. I have demo'ed the Chorus line and they are very impressive. I've only had them for a short time now, but I'm loving focal so far.

Darksky  » Aug 18, 2012 12:54 PM

Excelent set up. I am jealous of the 1038s. They must sound wonderful in that room. I am a Focal fan as well. I currently have 836v fronts CC800v 814v as surrounds. I am quite pleased with the Focal sound. The Chorus line does not touch your 1038s but they are do well.

Tech-UK  » Aug 18, 2012 11:33 AM

Fantastic setup . Very nice gear. Great photos! 10/10.

byali  » Aug 17, 2012 06:06 AM

Your systems very very good. I liked. I love m2tec young dac

ejusted  » Aug 15, 2012 10:14 AM

@prim0011 it approx 10-11 ft

prim0011  » Aug 05, 2012 03:14 PM

You have a nice Room.I have a question for you.What is the distance from your movies chairs to your projector screen.I kinda have the same set up .In my home.Just wondering.... But your space is incredible!!!!!!

nixmikspop  » Jul 12, 2012 10:58 AM

What a great set up. I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks. I hope I can upgrade to the Focal BE's in the near future.

bighouse  » Jul 11, 2012 04:51 PM

Beautiful Setup, I hope one day I will be able to have a setup like yours. My absolute dream speakers.

ejusted  » Jul 10, 2012 01:56 PM

thanks enricoclaudio, venusiansky, ldgibson76, Magicmonger; for all the nice comments..

enricoclaudio  » Jul 09, 2012 01:26 PM

Outstanding setup!!! One of my favorites by far!!!

venusiansky  » Jun 19, 2012 10:44 PM

Very nice loft setup

ldgibson76  » Jun 11, 2012 03:34 PM

Hello "E". I'm glad to see that you gallery wasn't effected by the recent site crash. Anyway, your hometheater is top shelf. The equipment selection is without question, stellar. But what makes your system one of the best on this site or any site for that matter, is the configuration and implementation. Your attention to detail is mind boggling! Well done "E", well done!

Magicmonger  » May 26, 2012 08:15 AM

Incredible system...

ejusted  » Apr 23, 2012 12:17 PM

Thanks ZIPPO, jrcarboni, BaconDanny, and BMWAL, for all the great comments.

BMWAL  » Apr 21, 2012 05:26 PM

Great system love the pass amp and speakers

BaconDanny  » Apr 20, 2012 04:26 AM

One of the best I've seen so far. Everything looks clean, stylish and professional. Great job!

ZIPPO  » Mar 27, 2012 11:58 AM

Definitely on my Favs List! Why? 1. Excellent Presentation( quality pics with descriptions, gear arrangement, good wire management, room cleanliness, etc... ) & 2. Very Classy out-of-the-norm gear choices( amp, speakers, DAC, HTPC, universal remote, etc... )

jrcarboni  » Mar 21, 2012 01:45 PM

Incredible setup with great pictures. Congrats.

ejusted  » Mar 08, 2012 11:57 AM

Thanks DVD Connoisseur and ak_ka for the nice comments on the gallery. I am surprised the pictures came out the way they did. @ak_ka if you ever get a chance to listen to any focal speakers let me know what you think. So far I am very satisfied with their performance.

DVD Connoisseur  » Feb 27, 2012 01:53 PM

An absolutely gorgeous set-up matched with excellent photography!

ak_ka  » Feb 26, 2012 11:51 AM

Wow.. Amazing use of the Loft space. Living in a small apartment, I can truly appreciate what you've built. I haven't heard the Focals, but if you say they blew away your RTis, I'd say would be incredible. And nice work on the photography as well

ejusted  » Feb 24, 2012 01:10 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice comments................@madrizz - the program is called Mediabrowser (free download).

Bryceo  » Feb 24, 2012 05:50 AM

Absolute stunning set up bud

spaceape  » Feb 23, 2012 07:52 AM

Super sweet. Everything in this HT looks amazing.

madrizz  » Feb 11, 2012 03:15 PM

Awesome set up. I would love to know how you get the HTPC to display those movie/title images. I have a HTPC with win7 and media center.

Liege58  » Feb 08, 2012 01:57 PM

Hello Ejusted, Thank a lot for commenting on my gallery HT. At least now you have a friend who is in passion with Focal's phylosophie. I love tube + Focal + speaker Signal Cable silver serie. Perfect fit my ears. Thank again

Liege58  » Feb 07, 2012 07:27 AM

This is my dream's speakers. I love J M Lab Focal sound. Wonderful set up with computeraudiophile's mind.

Byrdman03  » Jan 19, 2012 12:07 AM

Nice Gear!

ejusted  » Jan 15, 2012 01:23 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys, @Landry, Derrell, and Kopkiwi

landry_p2000  » Jan 09, 2012 01:52 AM

Dang E! Your new set-up is off the hook! The Focals are spectacular!

DerrellB  » Jan 07, 2012 11:53 PM

E, you have outdone yourself. Amazing setup!!!! You inspire me.

kopkiwi  » Jan 07, 2012 03:52 AM

Bra. Awesome setup. Love it.

ejusted  » Jan 03, 2012 01:47 PM

thanks xcapoeirax

xcapoeirax  » Jan 03, 2012 05:44 AM

impressive, very nice setup and amazing equipment!!!!!

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