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Old 02-06-07, 10:59 PM   #1
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Hey All,
I appreciate having a community of fellow a/v addicts to learn from!
I'm a University professor (theology, M.A. from the University of Notre Dame & B.A. from Brigham Young University).
I began my obsession with audio in high school when I was asked to help move some DJ equipment for a friend at a dance he was doing. Once I realized what a blast (literally) audio equipment and the whole DJ scene offered, I was hooked. I also was able to DJ for a local radio station (AM Rock) in small-town Idaho.
I actually toyed with speaker building with a buddy of mine and built a lot of different "Radio Shack specials."
Now that the kids are older and I am able to spend some $$ on the house, I've had fun putting together the basement HT.
My latest addition is the SVS PB12-Plus/2. Wow...
I look forward to getting to know you guys and contributing to expanding all our HT experiences!
Best to you and thanks for welcoming me.
Phil



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Hey Phil and welcome to the Shack!


Kids older... basement HT... no doubt...

I love my pair of Plus/2's ...

Looking forward to seeing you around...


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Thanks Sonnie!

Nice to have another Plus/2 owner out there!!! I can't imagine what 2 of those bad boys would do in a room...

Phil


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Hi Phil, and welcome. I, too, have similar degrees (BA in Bible, MA in Pastoral Studies, and DMin in Christian Education) but, now am a chiropractor (DC). My audio quest began when I learned electronics in the Navy and repaired radars. I bought a Dynakit amp and pre-amp and built them when I got out of the Navy. I bought my first good speakers (AR-3a) soon after. Many sets of speakers, amps, receivers, tv's, etc. later, I now own SVS with the same sub as you. Hope we can help with any questions and we welcome your input. Dennis


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P.S. Don't be alarmed if whales and elephants show up in your yard after a good night of loud movies! Dennis


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SVSound SBS-01 fronts, High fronts, center, rear surrounds (I was honored to be the 1st purchaser of these great speakers)
Klipsch RS-42 side surrounds
SVSound SB12-Plus/2 sub (w/12.3 drivers)
AS-EQ1 Sub Equalizer (WOW!)
Onkyo TX-SR707 7.2 Receiver w/AudysseyXT
Panasonic DMP-BD605 Blu-Ray player
Toshiba DVD Recorder w/HDMI
Direct TV DVR HD
BenQ W5000 projector mounted on ceiling. 91" MovieTime pull-down screen
15' x 11.8' vaulted ceiling dedicated HT room w/DIY sound absorption
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Hey Dennis,

Thanks for the reply--its great to have a fellow theologian among the audiophiles!

Whales and elephants (or more likely Oliphants--ROTK EE DTS ES) sound great--literally. What a fun hobby this is.

My kids are getting a taste of it too. My 15 yr. old son helped me with the crawl-test for placing the +/2. He feels some ownership now.

I look forward to the association and to getting the most out of the equipment!

-- Phil


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Hi Phil and welcome...from one Prof. to another (well, not really )..
How about some pics. of your basement HT?


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Welcome to the shack!


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ok, I think I've done this correctly.
See pics of my HT (sans projector/screen yet) attached to this post.
If I get this wrong, or it doesn't work, my apologies!
-- Phil
*the last pic of the unfinished crawlspace is just that--my crawlspace to the equipment room where I can stand up inside and work all the connections, etc. I was pleased that my wife suggested I use that under the stairs area for a flush cabinet for the gear...

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Old 02-08-07, 04:32 PM   #10
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Very nice neat set up...But I have to say, with those front speakers, that wall is screaming out for a big screen front projection set up...
Is this something you plan on doing?


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