Equipment displayed includes the following components:

Video Components:
• Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50” 1080P plasma HDTV (wall-mounted)
• Oppo BDP-95 universal disc player

Audio Components:
• Emotiva UMC-1 surround sound controller
• Emotiva UPA-5 five-channel amplifier (5 x 125 wpc)
• Marantz CD6004 CD/USB player
• REL T5 subwoofer
• Bowers and Wilkins 683 fronts
• Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 center
• Bowers and Wilkins 685 surrounds
• Bowers and Wilkins P5 headphones

Power Conditioning/Cables/Furniture:
• Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner
• AudioQuest Rocket 33 bi-wire speaker cables
• AudioQuest HDMI-X
• AudioQuest Sidewinder and Golden Gate analog interconnects
• AudioQuiest NRG-2 power cable (on power conditioner)
• PS Audio Punch power cable upgrades on all other components
• Vibrapod isolators underneath all components
• Salamander Synergy Twin 20 rack in special dark cherry finish

Room Treatments:
• Auralex SpeakerDude HD speaker isolators
• Auralex SubDude HD subwoofer isolation platform
• Auralex Sonosuede HD 1218 wall panels (x6)

I prefer actual, tangible buttons on my remotes as opposed to touchscreens, so I use the remote supplied with the Emotiva UMC-1 processor to control my system. It's crafted from a solid piece of billet aluminum, and it's good to know that it could probably serve a secondary purpose as a blunt instrument in a pinch!

The REL T5 subwoofer, which REL describes as a sub-bass system. This subwoofer connects to the front left and right channels on the amplifier, as well as the LFE effects output on the processor...an interesting approach that produces effective bass response down to 23hz with only an 8' woofer and seamlessly integrates the bass with the entire system. Note the plinth of the Bowers and Wilkins 683 tower speaker (on factory spikes) to the left and in front of the REL T5.

From the sweet spot on the couch....

Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 (the larger, three-way center channel in the B&W 600 series) on Auralex SpeakerDude HD speaker isolators.

Grilles affixed.

Right-side angle.

Left-side angle of the Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 center channel speaker with the Bowers and Wilkins 683 tower in the background.

Bowers and Wilkins 683 tower, the most powerful speaker in B&W's 600 line. Note the three-way design.

The critically-acclaimed REL T5 subwoofer.

REL goodness. The Brits indeed design excellent speakers.

Bowers and Wilkins 683 3-way tower with REL T5 subwoofer in the corner (the location from which I was able to procure the most accurate bass response) on an Auralex SubDude subwoofer isolation platform.

Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 center channel speaker grille on, head-on.

Left-side angle of the front sound stage and componentry.

Another view of the superb Bowers and Wilkins 683 tower.

Left surround duties: the Bowers and Wilkins 685, the largest bookshelf in the B&W 600 series.

Right surround speaker: another Bowers and Wilkins 685 bookshelf on a 28" Sanus Natural Foundations speaker stand.

For late-night viewing/listening, I use a pair of Bowers and Wilkins P5 headphones amplified by a...

The Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 from above resting atop a dark cherry Salamander Synergy 20 rack.

Bowers and Wilkins 685 tower with the PS Audio GCHA headphone amplifier on the right.

The Salamander Synergy 20 rack open to reveal the main componenets of my system. On the left sits an Oppo BDP-95 universal disc player and a Monster Cable MP HTS 2600 MKII Reference power conditioner. To the right sits an Emotiva UMC-1 processor/controller and an Emotiva UPA-5 amplifier (5 x 125 WPC @ 8 ohms). I extol the Emotiva price to perfomance ratio whenever I find the opportunity. Their products are simple to use, yet refined and built solidly.

The Salamander Synergy 20 rack open from another angle. Gotta love that special dark cherry finish.

The Oppo BDP-95 universal disc player: what else can I say other than in my experience, it's the best disc player on the market. I have it installed atop rubber aftermarket isolation feet...a quick tweak that reaps countless rewards in combating vibration.

The Emotiva UMC-1 processor/controller. I consider this unit's ease of use and incredible sound quality the hallmarks of a true audiophile component. It also rests on aftermarket rubber isolation feet to control vibration and resonance.

The Emotiva UPA-5 amplifier boasts five channels of amplification, each rated at 125 wats into 8 ohm loads. This amp has tremendous headroom, produces a ridiculously low noise floor, and exerts finesse and packs a wallop when needed.

Left-side angle view of processing and amplification. I can't rave enough about Emotiva products.

I'm running AudioQuest Type 4 to my Bowers and Wilkins 683s and HTM61; I hope to upgrade to bi-wiring in the future.

The Auralex Subdude HD subwoofer isolation platform. This platform does an excellent job of isolating the REL T5 from the rest of the house.

The Bowers and Wilkins HTM61 3-way center channel speaker.

The Bowers and Wilkins 685 bookshelf speakers that I'm using for my surround channels.

Auralex acoustic panels behind the left front channel B&W 683.

Auralex acoustic panels behind the right front channel B&W 683.

Auralex acoustic panels behind the center channel B&W HTM61.

Auralex acoustic panels behind the left front channel B&W 683.

Auralex acoustic panels behind the right front channel B&W 683.

I've purchased some new components to upgrade my home theater, one of them being the Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner.

Another new addition: the Marantz CD6004 dedicated CD player. For the price, it outperforms most others in its class, and uses the same DAC as the entry level player in the Marantz Reference line. Even though my Oppo BDP-95 plays CDs and files from a flash drive or external hard drive, it is not compatible with iDevices, hence the need for the Marantz, which accepts playback or music files from my iPad. I now use the Oppo and its reference DACs for dedicated music listening (SACDs, FLAC files, etc.) and the Marantz more for convenience listening (flash drives, iPad, etc.)

The Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner unboxed, and built like a tank!

Close-up detail of the Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner.

Note the hospital-grade outlets on the back of the Furman Elite-15PFi. I'm amazed at the considerably quieter noise floor that this power conditioner produces as compared to my old Monster Cable conditioner. The difference is night and day between the two.

Some new AudioQuest cable upgrades, including three pairs of Golden Gate interconnects (for internal decoding of high-definition movie soundtracks to run from the Oppo BDP-95 analog audio outputs to my Emotiva processor); Rocket 33 bi-wire speaker cables for the front three channels (B&W 683s and HTM61); a NRG-2 power cable (to power the Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner); and a Forest USB cable to run from my iPad to the Marantz CD6004 for playback of downloaded music and Internet radio stations). I have now successfully purged my system of all Monster Cable products (much to my delight).

The new Golden Gate interconnects outputting from the 7.1 channel analog audio outputs of the Oppo BDP-95 to the Emotiva UMC-1 processor (I'm only utilizing 5.1 channels at this time). The Emotiva does decode lossless high-definition soundtracks via HDMI input, but I prefer the analog sound quality provided by the lossless internal decoding of the Oppo and its Sabre Refefrence 32-bit DACs. Note the PS Audio Punch power cable upgrade on the Oppo BDP-95 in the lower-right-hand corner of the photograph.

The Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner with its upgraded AudioQuest NRG-2 power cable, ready for action!

Components connected and ready to go (all sporting PS Audio Punch power cable upgrades)!

B&W 683s used for my front channel speakers are now bi-wired with AudioQuest Rocket 33 bi-wire speaker cables.

I also bi-wired my B&W HTM61 center channel speaker with the same AudioQuest Rocket 33 bi-wire speaker cable.

The Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner illuminates my crown jewel: the Oppo BDP-95 universal disc player.

I continue to enjoy the Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50” 1080P plasma HDTV. It was Panasonic's top-of-the-line model several years ago, yet its performance continues to shine compared with current models in my opionion.

The Furman Elite-15PFi power conditioner powered up and waiting....

I removed the silver trim from my Emotiva components and actually prefer this cleaner, more austere appearance.

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Tech-UK  » Oct 29, 2012 08:27 AM

Very nice! That power conditioner is a beast. Nice pics too.

leo2498  » Jul 23, 2012 09:45 PM

hi congrats for this fantastic setup, thanks for you quickly and helpful answer.

literati819  » Jul 23, 2012 08:49 AM

Thanks again for the positive feedback everyone!

BMWAL  » Jul 22, 2012 03:04 PM

Great setup, perfection!!!

ldgibson76  » Jul 20, 2012 11:47 AM

YodasFootPowder  » Jul 08, 2012 09:10 AM

They are, indeed, made in France. And I absolutely love Bowers and Wilkins! A+ on those!

literati819  » Jul 07, 2012 12:03 PM

lDlisturb3d, thanks for the feedback. As a fellow B&W 600 series owner, you're able to appreciate all that these speakers can do.

lDlisturb3d  » Jul 07, 2012 01:43 AM

Very Very Very nice anything less than a 10 is crap. Very nice setup man, i hopefully can do the same soon.

literati819  » Jul 06, 2012 04:36 PM

Thanks for the feedback, gentlemen!

ldgibson76  » Jul 06, 2012 01:22 PM

ilikemytoys  » Jul 05, 2012 08:48 AM

Wonderfully clean setup with great gear. Nicely done!

rkolinski  » May 24, 2012 10:56 PM

Nice equipment and clean and neat looking home theater; 10/10!

lDlisturb3d  » May 23, 2012 05:54 PM

Great setup we got the same pictures. I gotta update my HT

literati819  » Jan 15, 2012 02:23 PM

Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone!

Televue  » Jan 15, 2012 02:10 PM

Real nice Theater!

ldgibson76  » Jan 15, 2012 12:33 PM

lswope00  » Jan 15, 2012 12:06 PM

Sweet very nice upgrades!

literati819  » Dec 30, 2011 11:21 PM

Thanks for the compliments, everyone. Cochlea, currently I'm using only AudioQuest Type 4 with my 683s, but I hope to upgrade to an an up level line within the AQ portfolio. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

Cochlea  » Dec 30, 2011 04:53 PM

Very nice theater, good presentation, quality pics and superb gear! Which aq cables are you using for your 683's?

xcapoeirax  » Dec 30, 2011 04:18 PM

very nice equipment!!!!! the B&W/Emotiva combo must sound awesome! nice job

B.Hulk  » Dec 30, 2011 01:58 PM

Superb presentation only to be out matched by the gear it self...Awesome setup...10++++Congrats....

ejusted  » Dec 30, 2011 12:49 PM

Great looking system and well done. That REL sub is a monster!! You've got some great combinations going. i can tell you've done your research.

wkang  » Dec 30, 2011 09:54 AM

Awesome setup!

djflex40  » Dec 30, 2011 09:23 AM

Beautiful gear emo, B & W looks nice,,10

prerich  » Dec 30, 2011 08:54 AM

Very classy system, great gear and speakers! 10!

literati819  » Dec 30, 2011 07:42 AM

Thanks, guys! Both the B&Ws and the REL have far surpassed my expectations for sound quality and performance.

Rodrigues  » Dec 30, 2011 06:06 AM

Great setup. That REL is a fantastic subwoofer. Congrats!

Bluvette  » Dec 29, 2011 11:38 PM

Sweet gear and setup. Love the B&W's. The Emotiva's and OPPO look awesome.

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