meyerder
08-20-2006, 10:19 AM
Folks:
I recently bought/built a new home for my faimly. Previously we have been living in apts which really stink for HT. I am looking to do 2 things and need some advise
Currently I have a B&K AVR 202 that I bought in 1999 and a set of B&W 603 S2's with matching B&W Spearers in the rear. I LOVE the B&K system it is a work horse I LOVE how easy the remote is to use and everything that comes with it. I love how many options I have on how to set it up. (Basically I love it) I figure I will use this for the down stairs living room. (The AVR 202) and pick up some Celing mount speakers (I know it is a shame to put cheap speakers on this type of unit but...). I will also keep the Sony WEGA 36 inch for downstairs entertainment..
Now for the hard part... I have my new house built with RJ45 jacks all over the place. The "server" room will be in the master closet (this closet is HUGE) and will house all my DTS Audio files and Movies (about 2 terrabytes) I REALLY want a receiver that is able to receive DTS audio over RJ45. Sadly I do not see that B&K offers this option. I understand few if any receivers would be able to read the video files. what units are Close in Ease of use/power/scaliability/duriability/features/ to the AVR 505/507 (I currently only have 5.1 not 6.1 or 7.1 media and am not setup at this time to do so) that includes the ability to read or receive streaming audio. Ideally I am looking to keep about 2k for the receiver. I figure I will move the B&W 603's and the infinity Sub upstaris and find some good rears/center that can be celing mounted
Additionally. with the new HT room I am also looking for a HD Projector. This also needs to be able to receive data via RJ45. The room is about 19 X 12 in size and will have In celing lights (on a dimmer of course) sadly the room DOES have windows but I can do drapes/shades ect to set the proper lighting. Can anyone suggest a few models (At one time I was given a link for a location in Japan that sold them for about 50% of what they go for in the north America. the only drawback is it had to be shipped back to them if it needed warrenty work. I have since lost the link and I am willing to take that chance if anyone has any ideal about where this site is (I have been googleing for some time)
Thank you for your help
I recently bought/built a new home for my faimly. Previously we have been living in apts which really stink for HT. I am looking to do 2 things and need some advise
Currently I have a B&K AVR 202 that I bought in 1999 and a set of B&W 603 S2's with matching B&W Spearers in the rear. I LOVE the B&K system it is a work horse I LOVE how easy the remote is to use and everything that comes with it. I love how many options I have on how to set it up. (Basically I love it) I figure I will use this for the down stairs living room. (The AVR 202) and pick up some Celing mount speakers (I know it is a shame to put cheap speakers on this type of unit but...). I will also keep the Sony WEGA 36 inch for downstairs entertainment..
Now for the hard part... I have my new house built with RJ45 jacks all over the place. The "server" room will be in the master closet (this closet is HUGE) and will house all my DTS Audio files and Movies (about 2 terrabytes) I REALLY want a receiver that is able to receive DTS audio over RJ45. Sadly I do not see that B&K offers this option. I understand few if any receivers would be able to read the video files. what units are Close in Ease of use/power/scaliability/duriability/features/ to the AVR 505/507 (I currently only have 5.1 not 6.1 or 7.1 media and am not setup at this time to do so) that includes the ability to read or receive streaming audio. Ideally I am looking to keep about 2k for the receiver. I figure I will move the B&W 603's and the infinity Sub upstaris and find some good rears/center that can be celing mounted
Additionally. with the new HT room I am also looking for a HD Projector. This also needs to be able to receive data via RJ45. The room is about 19 X 12 in size and will have In celing lights (on a dimmer of course) sadly the room DOES have windows but I can do drapes/shades ect to set the proper lighting. Can anyone suggest a few models (At one time I was given a link for a location in Japan that sold them for about 50% of what they go for in the north America. the only drawback is it had to be shipped back to them if it needed warrenty work. I have since lost the link and I am willing to take that chance if anyone has any ideal about where this site is (I have been googleing for some time)
Thank you for your help