Projector: Panasonic PT-AE7000U
Screen: Elite TE106HW2
LCD TV: Samsung LN52B750
Pre-Pro: Marantz: AV7005
Amplifiers: Emotiva XPA-2 & XPA-3
Blu-Ray Player: Oppo BDP-93
HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A35
DVD Player: Harman Kardon DVD-48
Front Speakers: JBL Synthesis PT800/PS1400 stacks
Center Speaker: JBL Synthesis PC600
Surround Speakers: JBL Synthesis PT800
Subwoofers: JBL Synthesis HTPS400 four in two stacks of two

Sceen up, exposing LCD.

Panasonic PT-AE7000U

Oppo BDP-93 & Marantz AV7005 Pre-Pro

Harman Kardon DVD-48 & Emotiva XPA-2

Toshiba HD-A35 HD-DVD player & Emotiva XPA-3

PS/PT tower. When docked, the PT800 satellite is connected to the PS1400 bass module via blade links. The bass module is powered but in the docked configuration the speaker wires go to the bass module then the internal crossover sends signals above 130-Hz to the satellite. This configuration effectively makes a time aligned four way tower.

All titanium drivers. The tweeter has what JBL calls EOS wave guide which disperses the sound evenly for an expanded sound stage. The squakers (don't hear that term much anymore) and woofers have pistonic drivers that eliminate distortion. The PT800 & PC600 are not designed to reproduce sound below 80-Hz. The manual warns against it, yet they are rated at 250-Watts.

I've had these since 1988 and they still sound great.

Yamaha YP-D8 turntable, T-85 tuner, CX-800 preamp, CDX-5000 CD player & newly acquired M-60 amplifier. It's 170-Watts are perfect for the Klipschorns which are rated at 100-Watts and have 104-DB efficiency. Also new is the Cambridge Audio Azur 640P phono-stage which really improved vinyl quality.

I had to do a lot of customizing with a hole saw & jig saw to make this work.

Two channel set up with newly aquired Yamaha B-6 amplifier. It puts out 200-Watts/Channel.

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Canada  » May 13, 2013 03:01 AM

Amazing, JBL's must sound amazing.

Clinton3779  » Apr 06, 2013 08:06 AM

Stunning is all I can say!

rpatt  » Apr 06, 2013 03:10 AM

Thanks banibale. I'm very happy with the screen and the projector. If I was buying now I would get the 8000.

banibale  » Apr 05, 2013 10:13 PM

Nice setup. .. Im about to purchase the same screen, but I'm not sure what projector to get under 3,000. 😀:)

ahmedreda  » Mar 15, 2013 09:45 PM

Great job! 10/10

pacman9270  » Mar 02, 2013 01:08 AM

Great setup. Very inviting home. Love the layout. Great decorating and incorporating the music and theater into it.

Jim Hawkins  » Feb 19, 2013 03:16 PM

Awesome gear! Love the Yamaha stuff. Has a great natural sound to it.

sonic_debauchery  » Dec 09, 2012 08:05 AM

Very nice home! Great gear and set up.

thejokerha13  » Dec 03, 2012 10:52 PM

great setup

12nrow  » Nov 13, 2012 04:53 PM

wow just wow , amazing setups you have there

bluman1981  » Oct 14, 2012 04:10 AM

Very nice man.. Looking good.

DangeRuss  » Oct 13, 2012 08:08 AM

The comments you left for Cabo's system can easily applied to yours as you possess one of the finest rigs here

rpatt  » Oct 10, 2012 11:29 PM

Thanks Trogdor. The Klipschorns are only in my 2-channel setup.

Trogdor2010  » Oct 10, 2012 03:14 PM

Sick set up man! I wanted to ask if you are using the Klipshorns as both surrounds from the looks of it, and your LP set. Usually it's the fronts that get all the action.

prerich  » Oct 05, 2012 08:34 PM

I love the new additions!!!

lswope00  » Oct 04, 2012 02:24 PM

very nice setup!

landry_p2000  » Sep 25, 2012 03:19 AM

Love the new subs!

pgblu  » Sep 18, 2012 11:54 AM

Very attractively set up. I like it!

rpatt  » Aug 11, 2012 09:26 PM

Thanks LD. I get that comment a lot and am in the process of upgrading to a 3D projector.

lDlisturb3d  » Aug 11, 2012 12:56 PM

This is very very nice bro. You HT screems for a projector but its still 10/10. Great work love the style of those JBL's

rpatt  » Jul 19, 2012 11:33 PM

Thanks LD. Most of my HT usage is concert blus and multi-channel music such as SACD's, DVD-A's & BD-A's. I don't have TV service but watch movies with my family. All of my video upgrades for this year are 3-D capable and I will try that for the first time.

ldgibson76  » Jul 19, 2012 11:55 AM

Hello Rpatt! The setup is as impressive as always. I know you can't wait t integrate the incoming upgrades. I look forward to seeing the finished product. By the way, I realize that you have the vintage Yamaha gear for music listening. Do you ever listen to music in the theater room or that dedicated strictly to movie and television viewing?

rpatt  » Jul 17, 2012 09:12 PM

The top (PT800) and bottom (PS1400) modules are designed to be "docked" together. The PS1400 is a powered bass module but when docked with the PT800 the two become a biamped, time aligned, fourway speaker system. The docking hardware makes a very solid connection between the two. In this configuration, the front L&R speaker cables go to the PS1400 which has an internal crossover which sends >140-Hz signals to the PT-800. It works very, very well. The JBL experts compare it to the legendary L150Ti. They were both designed by the same person, Greg Timbers.

keefy6  » Jul 17, 2012 03:57 PM

wouldn't putting the speakers on a large vibrating box cause distortion of some sort?

jrcarboni  » May 23, 2012 04:20 PM

Beautiful setup rpatt. 10/10

Bryceo  » May 16, 2012 07:36 AM

Still love your systeam would be great To Hear It looks so smooth and clean

steve1971  » May 14, 2012 11:07 AM

Nice and very clean.

Vince Bond  » Apr 23, 2012 09:59 PM

Nice system, love the JBL's and the cabin feel. 10/10

i-Dak  » Apr 12, 2012 01:28 PM

I would us that cabinet in the last pic as the TV stand. It is beautiful!

rpatt  » Mar 03, 2012 07:42 AM

Thanks for the compliments.

ak_ka  » Mar 03, 2012 02:59 AM

Amazing. Some of he most unusual yet stunning looking speakers. Awesome gear, and a bar to boot! Things really can't get much better

thor  » Feb 29, 2012 12:20 PM

Great setup. Love the speakers and the gear. Very clean and classy 10/10.

Miketr75  » Feb 28, 2012 12:21 PM

Awesome look, very nice and clean with all the great gears. Love the look of those JBL speakers.

Bryceo  » Feb 24, 2012 04:50 AM

verey good just sean 6 subs? and thourt that would be verey bassy

rpatt  » Feb 22, 2012 09:35 PM

Thanks Bryceo. It would seem that way and it could be but it's not like that at all. I don't like overwhelming, localized boomy bass. I use a Velodyne SMS-1 subwoofer equalizer to get a flat response, then match the volume level to the other speakers with an SPL meter. The result is smooth tight integrated bass with tons of head room.

Bryceo  » Feb 22, 2012 07:43 PM

hey mate love ur gear just woundering if it is to bassy with all those subs?

PurpleJesus74  » Feb 19, 2012 12:50 PM

Very nice ! I was thinking,you sure could use a bigger screen,but i see you're addressing that as well,congrats. !

rpatt  » Feb 06, 2012 09:31 AM

You're right, I have been neglecting the video portion of my HT. I recently bought a Panasonic PT-AE7000U projector which will correct the situation.

Damage Inc.  » Feb 05, 2012 10:20 PM

Hm, can I be honest and say that it looks like the priority lies largely with the audio? Cause if your speakers are larger than your screen, "you're doing it wrong". :P But cool stuff, looks tight, and probably sounds it too.

JamesN  » Feb 03, 2012 05:30 AM

Your equipment is very well integrated into your home and decor! Love those Klipschorns!

Byrdman03  » Dec 20, 2011 12:17 AM

Nice Gear! I am sure it sound great with the vaulted ceilings.

rpatt  » Nov 24, 2011 08:13 PM

Thanks gx56. Yes I like bass but it must sound natural. I like to listen to concerts loud and I don't like the sound of overdriven woofers. I use the Velodyne SMS-1 bass equalizer to ensure a natural and flat bass frequency response. I put the microphone at all of the seating positions to ensure that all are hearing what I'm hearing.

qx56  » Nov 24, 2011 01:11 PM

Looks nice. You must like bass

rpatt  » Nov 20, 2011 06:31 PM

That's pretty funny. I think you're right, it's time to get a projector & screen.

rkolinski  » Nov 20, 2011 11:45 AM

All I can is WOW and that your audio system clearly makes your TV look small.

TRASHSTAR  » Nov 17, 2011 06:13 AM

6 Subwoofers?! :O That has got to sound INSANE! Great job!

BluVinyl  » Nov 16, 2011 11:30 PM

I totally love the sound system

mangosta  » Nov 10, 2011 05:40 PM

Gorgeous setup, I love the symmetry of your system. You have beautiful wood everywhere in your home, which I love too. There is no need to flattery on the speakers, speak for themselves, all of them.

Steve  » Nov 07, 2011 11:14 AM

Excellent setup.

Kratos3  » Nov 06, 2011 10:34 AM

Very jealous over the Klipschorns.

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