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The EVOLUTION of an HT System (45 photos)

Panasonic PT-AE4000U

Unpacking the Beast

Panasonic PT-AE4000U

Pioneer Elite SC-25

Newest toy! Oppo BDP-83!!!

Calibration Discs

Oppo BDP-83

Close up of the brushed-metal face plate (and gratuitous BDP-83 moniker ). This is a really nice feature of the Oppo BDP-83 that really adds nothing to the playback ability, but it definitely adds a more elegant look and feel to the design.

Overhead front shot of the gear on the entertainment stand. The center is an Elemental Designs custom-made center speaker A6-6T6-MTM (6.5" mid-driver / 1" dome tweeter / 6.5" mid-driver). Suffice it to say, this one-of-a-kind speaker is not in the web-site's speakers directory. Oh and it's 8" tall, 35" wide, dual ported, 6 ohm, 91 dbs RMS, and has a slanted back designed for the specific purpose of fitting on the shelf under my TV.

Theater Seating

Theater Seating

Emotiva XPA-5

XPA-5

XPA-5

XPA-5

XPA-5

XPA-5

XPA-5 in DIY A/V Stand

Building the stand was a lot of hard work, but well worth it in the end.

TV Stand and DIY A/V Stand

XPA-2: outer box (this thing took a beating in transit, but the amp was fine)

XPA-2: inner box

Opening the box

First look at the new toy!

XPA-2: out of the box (rear view)

XPA-2: out of the box (front view)

UNWRAPPED!!!

When I first placed it in the DIY stand

XPA-2 and its brother

The amps, playing

Painted Black Trim

Much better looking IMO Not that the silver / white trim was awful looking, but this is more aesthetically pleasing

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tkbryant  » Aug 15, 2012 11:33 PM

Love the stand that your equipment is on. What brand is that? Emotiva rocks, can't wait to get mine back from being repaired!!

bighouse  » Aug 03, 2012 09:17 AM

That must be one very impressive and immersive experience. Two thumbs way up.

superfreak71  » Jun 01, 2012 03:37 PM

Sweet gear! You have a lot of equipment that I hope to get soon ,like the OPPO and the EMOTIVAS!

Byrdman03  » Feb 17, 2012 08:45 PM

Nice setup!!

sergmark  » Feb 09, 2012 10:02 PM

Looks great !! You need some more gear ....LOL

GBMidge7  » Jan 27, 2012 09:49 PM

Holy eff... LOVE the gear. Your thread makes me want to upgrade my system even more. Great work.

rkolinski  » Jan 25, 2012 11:51 PM

Amazing equipment and home theater including the two Emotiva amps; 10/10!

FreakyFraser  » Jan 17, 2012 11:30 AM

Haha, can't believe I didn't think about just painting the trim black.....I actually ordered the black trim kit from Emo. Oh well, it was only $20.

kopkiwi  » Jan 02, 2012 10:47 PM

Awesome gear. THe Pioner Elite receiver are sexy beasts.

kayvan79  » Dec 24, 2011 04:26 AM

Fantastic looking setup. I'm sure it sounds amazing.

Bluvette  » Jul 25, 2011 07:51 PM

Great equipment, beautiful projector:)

Dustin770  » Jul 03, 2011 03:55 PM

Great system, love the amp choices and the pioneer, also ed subs, got some of the same brand equipment myself great job 10/10

lswope00  » Apr 13, 2011 02:33 PM

Great looking setup! Did the emo amps make a big difference?

lswope00  » Mar 23, 2011 05:00 PM

very nice!!! im considering a couple emo amps.

pmac  » Dec 30, 2010 01:06 PM

Some great gear there. Love it.

Waboman  » Dec 28, 2010 06:35 PM

Very, very nice. I bet it rocks!

4x12  » Nov 12, 2010 04:16 AM

Love the all black dude.... night and day difference from the solver trims!

Johnny Blaze  » Nov 12, 2010 12:48 AM

Great job on the Emo trim!

TheFactor  » Nov 11, 2010 07:37 PM

Love the new XPA-2 My friend and it looks great next to the XPA-5 !!

naturephoto1  » Nov 05, 2010 06:17 PM

Paul, The Home Theater and gear look great. I hope that you are pleased with the performance. I look forward to more additions.

steve1971  » Nov 05, 2010 01:59 PM

One word: WOW!!!

landry_p2000  » Nov 05, 2010 12:57 AM

That looks amazing Paul! I am coming with the same exact combo next month. Congrats! I can't wait to hear the XPA-2.

Morrissey  » Nov 04, 2010 11:30 PM

That's something else Paul, they look great in the new stand. Congrats on both the XPA-5 and XPA-2!!

mj3k  » Nov 04, 2010 10:24 PM

Man, somebody's tight with santa...Christmas early...

Johnny Blaze  » Nov 04, 2010 10:15 PM

Great new gear bro! Congrats

B.Hulk  » Nov 04, 2010 10:09 PM

Xpa-2 & xpa-5 DUDE! you are Rockin Congrats!!!

Madmacfun  » Oct 22, 2010 10:49 AM

Thanks for rating my gallery. You've got a great space, and some sweet equipment!

B.Hulk  » Sep 27, 2010 12:19 PM

Congrats on the new Emo...

mj3k  » Sep 26, 2010 02:31 PM

Looks like Christmas early...

hchalla178  » Sep 24, 2010 10:49 AM

Can't wait to see your XPA-5 here. AE-4000U is the best projector under $3000. Nice Choice!

rick88  » Aug 26, 2010 09:18 PM

Thanks for rating my gallerry. You have made some great choices in gear as well! Isn't the Oppo just awesome?

bobbydrugar  » Aug 23, 2010 01:03 AM

Very nice collection of goodies you have. I bet it looks and sounds amazing

ManUtd  » Aug 22, 2010 12:02 PM

Very nice equipment. Well-done HT.

Sithlord75  » Aug 20, 2010 05:23 AM

Ace set-up, really love the screenshots, especially Shooter.

Raiders12  » Aug 19, 2010 01:15 PM

Love the equipment! The screenshots look great

pgblu  » Aug 12, 2010 03:54 PM

Nicely done with some good gear choices.

bz1080p  » Aug 10, 2010 03:11 PM

You really started from the ground up and it looks like you really did your homework too! Fantastic selection of equipment & I really like the HT seating BZB

benmbe  » Aug 10, 2010 11:29 AM

What a moment that would have been when you received this......A PRICELESS MOMENT! Enjoy friend Sincerest Regards Mark

ldgibson76  » Aug 09, 2010 08:27 PM

Hello Progs! I really thought I rated your gallery weeks ago! My Bad! Well it's rated now! "10"! Congrats on the OPPO BDP-83 and the new chairs!

B.Hulk  » Aug 09, 2010 07:36 PM

The new seat looks awesome Rog...

Johnny Blaze  » Aug 09, 2010 06:57 PM

Very Nice A/V gear and setup! Sweet looking theater chairs!

tootall82103  » Aug 04, 2010 09:44 PM

Looks great! That Xbox is clashing with all your nice gear though. As a man, clashing doesn't matter much, but if you are unfamiliar with skins for it, and want to make all your components a similar color, check out http://www.systemskins.com/system-skins/xbox-360-black-chrome-skin-kit.html

kareface  » Jul 21, 2010 08:45 PM

Nice selection on the new hardware. Can't go wrong with a pioneer receiver.

NorCo_1806  » Jul 21, 2010 08:22 PM

I think you're right, less is more. I scrolled through your recently edited gallery and it left me wanting more. I know you've got dual eD's But it's great to see you opening the great packages. One after another. Jealousy....that's what I got!! Such beautiful equipment.

progers13  » Jul 21, 2010 07:24 PM

Thanks B. Hulk and to everyone else who has left such kind words. It wasn't all that long ago when "any old receiver was good enough", and "any DVD player was the same as the next." I feel I've learned a lot on this site, and I've come a long way. These upgrades are but only a few that I've done in the last year (not pictured: dual eD A2-300's, new front soundstage - eD A6-6T6 line, and Sony KDL52-4100 LCD TV).

DangeRuss  » Jul 21, 2010 07:24 PM

Kudo's for the Panny & the Oppo BDP-83 . You've got excellent taste. Thanks for opening the ratings

B.Hulk  » Jul 21, 2010 07:13 PM

Man this brings back so many memories...feels like it was just yesterday when I unpacked all of my gear... sigh. Congrats on all your new gear it's all top notch!!!

Trueno  » Jul 21, 2010 03:59 PM

Big equipment quality. Love your Oppo-Pioneer

enigmascv  » Jun 24, 2010 11:47 PM

drool!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy and nice job

4x12  » Jun 24, 2010 07:49 PM

Glad to see the Oppo got there in one piece!! So how you liking it?