DVDFile HT Awards: HDTV (50" and above) Home Theaters

**Pirate** · 09-05-2007, 11:43 PM

And the winner is:

zepherman

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The Current Competing Home Theaters:

Derb

sub780lime

zepherman

If you would like to enter your HT for consideration, please read the rules of the contest HERE.

sub780lime · 09-06-2007, 06:21 PM

So, after zepherman, is there anything for second place?

Frankie · 09-06-2007, 07:48 PM

Something tells me that even 2nd place will look like 23rd. What the hell I'll post pics in a few days.

And no chuckling. My 19" circa 1987 TV is freakin awesome. Waaaaay better then that over bloated 70" dream TV that zepherman has

Who wants THAT kind of TV in there house anyway..... Well okay maybe me.

Nice setup Z

Frankie

**Pirate** · 09-08-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

So, after zepherman, is there anything for second place?

Not to detract from Zepherman’s gorgeous setup, but when voting for a home theatre, there’s more to take into consideration besides the price and size of the gear. Although I appreciate Zeph’s theatre for more than its price tag, it’s not my style, so I would take that into consideration when voting for the HT in this category. If Zeph and I were given $10K to use on a theatre, our end results would probably look very different—we’d probably have the same sub, though.

zepherman · 09-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub780lime

So, after zepherman, is there anything for second place?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

Something tells me that even 2nd place will look like 23rd. What the hell I'll post pics in a few days.

And no chuckling. My 19" circa 1987 TV is freakin awesome. Waaaaay better then that over bloated 70" dream TV that zepherman has

Who wants THAT kind of TV in there house anyway..... Well okay maybe me.

Nice setup Z

Frankie

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

If Zeph and I were given $10K to use on a theatre, our end results would probably look very different—we’d probably have the same sub, though.

I laughed so hard my side hurt, gotta love the humor

Thanks guys. I love the light hearted nature of this forum.

Thank you for your thoughts on my HT setup. And while it may not be to everyone's liking, the room as it is works pretty well. Of course my ultimate would be to have a dedicated theater room built, but that's still many years away.

But I do see where pirate is coming from, even people that may not have the most expensive separates, largest HDTV, etc. still have their own slice of AV heaven with their setups. And some of these systems actually sound pretty darn amazing. I guess It's what we all have to work with, room size etc. that factors in.

I know that back 10 years ago, before I moved into this new house, the living room at my previous home had a much smaller living room. So back then there was no way a 70 inch screen, and 6 ft tall speakers would have fit into that room. So I got the best that I could get for that room which was a 55" HDTV and Paradigm Reference speakers. And for that room the end result was sight and sound that was phenomenal.

So I have to say that we all have some truly amazing HT setups. They're all very different but very nice nonetheless.

And pirate glad to know you'd have the same sub.

Seth

sub780lime · 09-13-2007, 08:01 PM

Well the center is hung and I have a new receiver so I think I need to update my pics and equipment listing.

zepherman · 09-13-2007, 09:20 PM

Cool beans.

Looking forward to the pix.

Derb · 09-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zepherman

Cool beans.

Looking forward to the pix.

Dude, the second I saw your name entered, I knew all hope was lost.

Ya really have an outstanding HT.

zepherman · 09-25-2007, 02:47 AM

Derb,

Thanks bud!

I have to say that you have a pretty amazing setup yourself.

And I just can't stop drooling over all those high def discs!

sub780lime · 10-04-2007, 10:56 PM

Uh, I would like to see the votes before I vote for anyone but myself...you know, just to make sure I get a vote...

Gotta give my Vote to Zeph, it is the prettiest non projector setup I have seen.

***chlngr1970*** · 10-04-2007, 11:11 PM

I never read the rules for this, but I had to vote for Z...

you just have to, you know?

j

zepherman · 10-04-2007, 11:50 PM

Well we all have our own piece of AV heaven with our setups. But I will say it sure did make me smile to read your kind words.

Thank you guys.

ganthc · 10-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Though I like like Derb's setup a lot, and his library, you just have to go with Zepherman's HT. That Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" SXRD HDTV brings tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful.

zepherman · 10-05-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganthc

Though I like like Derb's setup a lot, and his library, you just have to go with Zepherman's HT. That Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" SXRD HDTV brings tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful.

Thanks

**Pirate** · 10-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Voting will end on Friday (10/12/07).

**SilentBob** · 10-08-2007, 05:53 PM

Yeah i guess i shall keep my HT away from these votes. With puke green walls and Dinosaur wallpaper form '93 i just don't see it as a winner. Beside look at the mob of votes for Zepherman (which i am part of)

zepherman · 10-09-2007, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentBob

Yeah i guess i shall keep my HT away from these votes. With puke green walls and Dinosaur wallpaper form '93 i just don't see it as a winner. Beside look at the mob of votes for Zepherman (which i am part of)

I just checked out the new pix in your HT system thread, love the new receiver!

Looks like you should be set for a while.

Also, don't count out your HT, it has to be one of the most original I've seen. I mean you've gotta love the retro Dino wallpaper.

And thank you for your vote.

Seth

Derb · 10-10-2007, 05:25 PM

Gave ya my vote too zeph.

zepherman · 10-11-2007, 07:30 AM

Thanks Derb.

**Pirate** · 10-11-2007, 08:49 PM

Whew! This is gonna be a close call.

Iguana Man · 10-11-2007, 09:42 PM

I was actually gonna vote for Sub' since I don't care for the sound of those ML's in Zeph's setup. However, given all the 'other' stuff, I guess it's a given that Zeph' will walk away with this one.

And with all due respect, coming from me, I think this shot sums up this threads competition. (all in good fun fellas!)

sub780lime · 10-12-2007, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratehunter

Whew! This is gonna be a close call.

We like to make things easy on you PH.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

I was actually gonna vote for Sub' since I don't care for the sound of those ML's in Zeph's setup.

Dude, go with your gut, everytime.

Spoiler (Highlight or Triple Click to Read):
bitch

Derb · 10-12-2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

And with all due respect, coming from me, I think this shot sums up this threads competition. (all in good fun fellas!)

I havn't been able to snap a better pic of a movie sinse that screen shot. btw, Sold that tv a few weeks back & gonna miss it. It was a rare breed. 1386x788p 3.28m dots

**Pirate** · 10-13-2007, 04:28 PM

And the winner is:

zepherman

Iguana Man · 10-13-2007, 06:13 PM

Zeph' !! I'm shocked!

Conrats dude, and to paraphrase someone I know elsewhere....what room is that in? The west or north side of the house? My night vision goggles are a little wonky at the moment.

zepherman · 10-13-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Zeph' !! I'm shocked!

Conrats dude, and to paraphrase someone I know elsewhere....what room is that in? The west or north side of the house? My night vision goggles are a little wonky at the moment.

Thank you Iggy.

And thanks to everyone who voted.

As for the question, the room is on the east side of the house.

Seth

View Poll Results: DVDFile HT Awards: HDTV (50" and above) Home Theaters
Derb	0	0%
sub780lime	1	5.88%
zepherman	16	94.12%
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09-05-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	DVDFile HT Awards: HDTV (50" and above) Home Theaters And the winner is: zepherman _________________________________________________________________ The Current Competing Home Theaters: Derb sub780lime zepherman If you would like to enter your HT for consideration, please read the rules of the contest HERE. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To. Last edited by Pirate : 10-13-2007 at 04:26 PM.

09-06-2007, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	So, after zepherman, is there anything for second place? __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

09-06-2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frankie DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Western Canada	Something tells me that even 2nd place will look like 23rd. What the hell I'll post pics in a few days. And no chuckling. My 19" circa 1987 TV is freakin awesome. Waaaaay better then that over bloated 70" dream TV that zepherman has Who wants THAT kind of TV in there house anyway..... Well okay maybe me. Nice setup Z Frankie __________________ My DVD Collection

09-13-2007, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Well the center is hung and I have a new receiver so I think I need to update my pics and equipment listing. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

09-13-2007, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	Cool beans. Looking forward to the pix. __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection

09-25-2007, 02:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	Derb, Thanks bud! I have to say that you have a pretty amazing setup yourself. And I just can't stop drooling over all those high def discs! __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection Last edited by zepherman : 09-25-2007 at 03:03 AM.

10-04-2007, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	Uh, I would like to see the votes before I vote for anyone but myself...you know, just to make sure I get a vote... Gotta give my Vote to Zeph, it is the prettiest non projector setup I have seen. __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

10-04-2007, 11:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	I never read the rules for this, but I had to vote for Z... you just have to, you know? j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

10-04-2007, 11:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	Well we all have our own piece of AV heaven with our setups. But I will say it sure did make me smile to read your kind words. Thank you guys. __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection Last edited by zepherman : 10-05-2007 at 07:35 AM.

10-05-2007, 02:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	Though I like like Derb's setup a lot, and his library, you just have to go with Zepherman's HT. That Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" SXRD HDTV brings tears to my eyes, it's so beautiful. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

10-08-2007, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Voting will end on Friday (10/12/07). __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

10-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Yeah i guess i shall keep my HT away from these votes. With puke green walls and Dinosaur wallpaper form '93 i just don't see it as a winner. Beside look at the mob of votes for Zepherman (which i am part of) __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-10-2007, 05:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canada	Gave ya my vote too zeph. __________________ DVD, HD DVD & BD Collection Finished supporting High-Def. Time for Blu to go mainstream.

10-11-2007, 07:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
zepherman DVDFile HT Award Winner Join Date: Jan 2007	Thanks Derb. __________________ My Martin Logan Theater My DVD Collection My CD Collection

10-11-2007, 08:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Whew! This is gonna be a close call. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

10-13-2007, 04:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	And the winner is: zepherman __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

10-13-2007, 06:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Zeph' !! I'm shocked! Conrats dude, and to paraphrase someone I know elsewhere....what room is that in? The west or north side of the house? My night vision goggles are a little wonky at the moment. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus