Newbie from Idaho Discuss Newbie from Idaho in the General Shack Area forum; Newbie from Idaho Hey All, I appreciate having a community of fellow a/v addicts to learn from! I'm a University professor (theology, M.A. ...

**allredp** · **02-06-07, 10:59 PM**

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

**Sonnie** · **02-06-07, 11:33 PM**

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...

**allredp** · **02-07-07, 07:41 AM**

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

**drdoan** · **02-07-07, 10:18 AM**

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

**drdoan** · **02-07-07, 10:20 AM**

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

**allredp** · **02-07-07, 10:50 AM**

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

**Prof.** · **02-07-07, 04:46 PM**

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

**basementjack** · **02-07-07, 06:56 PM**

Welcome to the shack!

**allredp** · **02-07-07, 11:04 PM**

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...

**Prof.** · **02-08-07, 04:32 PM**

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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