JP's Home system

[JP.]

Hi Guys,

Been meaning to post pics for sometime on here just been to busy I guess but thats what lazy sundays are for.

First off Ive been through quite a few systems in my time and am pretty happy with where it sits now. So onto the pics I hear you ask..

The view from my sofa, excuse the mess I could only just be bothered taking the pics not dusting and tidying as well haha

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0786.jpg

The Sony Bravia LCD (S Range) On PS3 Resistance-Fall of man
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0797.jpg

The LCD again @720P Ice age 2 Trailer
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0785.jpg

The audio rack ~ Pioneer 816 AVR and Panasonic EH50 HDD/DVD Recorder
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0790.jpg

LCD Rack ~ Nintendo Gamecube, Sony PS3, Samsung HD850 DVD plus doubles as current CD player along with the PS3. Wharfedale 9.0CS
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0789.jpg

View of the Diamond 9.5 fronts and SW150 sub (excuse the old sony sub)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/BWDOWN/IMG_0787.jpg

So yeah there ya go, I did not realise this site hosted attachments so you will have to click on the links (wasted time uploading them now)

Future Upgrades:
A new Optical cable from PS3 to AVR
A HDMI switcher (3 way)
A new HDMI cable from HD850 to LCD
Sell my esoteric usa component cables
Buy more Bluray discs :D

[grex]

i like the M&M miniature and the rabbit aerial :D

picture looks pretty good through PS3 doesn't it ?

how did you find those samsung hd850 ? i've heard mixed review about them.

but looks like you have the ultimate gaming machine set-up now ;)

[ARIKIP]

Thanks for sharing the picks.....Looking good and im sure there will be a few DVD/Blu ray nights this winter :) Have you tried the PS3 for Blu Ray movies yet? Enjoy and i hope you dont get the upgrade bug too soon as it emptys your pockets quite quickly :)

[JP.]

Haha cheers guys, yes as I said I cant be arsed with too much womans work tidying. Anyways yes the PS3 games and Bluray PQ is awesome! The HD850 is a very good unit.. Originally only bought it for upscaling through component but does very well with CD / DVD duties

[Mattacious]

Nice setup. I like your floor standing speakers. What's the peformance like on the center speaker?

[JP.]

Thanks, the centre is pretty good actually, I still havent even hooked up my 9.1 rears yet so not much 5.1 action so far

[JP.]

Thanks for sharing the picks.....Looking good and im sure there will be a few DVD/Blu ray nights this winter :) Have you tried the PS3 for Blu Ray movies yet? Enjoy and i hope you dont get the upgrade bug too soon as it emptys your pockets quite quickly :)

Watched Casino Royale on BD last night with a house full of friends. Was fantastic everyone commenting on the picture at 1080i. First real test of the Wharfdale Diamond 9 Package and passed with flying colours the PCM soundtrack is great.

Only one minor detail, The picture was letterboxed and I cant change the screen format (Zoom, Wide, Full etc) when its on 720P or 1080i dam you sony...

[grex]

i had the same problem with my sony dvd player too before, but it was the other way around, can't do letterbox (4:3) when displaying 4:3 movie (stretch automatically to 16:9 format) unlike my pioneer which adjust automatically. then i found out that i just need to change 1 small setting in the player and voila, all is good. the thing is, sony can't re-adjust automatically, so you need to manually adjust to to suit the movie format. i can't remember exactly the setting that i changed but i could find out for you if you want. just let me know. =)

[Tonto]

Another reason you cant zoom in may be the HDMI connection, it gives you fewer options in terms of picture resizing.
You will find this happening with other Blueray/HDDVD players aswell.
The S series does do High def very well and have to agree that Casino Royale is a great High Def title.