Other people's HT systems

[GMichael]

Smaller sets are not sharper, just that the distance is relatively shorter to get the "Abe Lincoln " effect. They showed us a pixelated pic of ABE in school, HAD TO STAND back aways
to make it out
THAT 32" is not sharper than your projector, in other words. Happy?
Does your "basement" have tile floors and a drain , BTW?

With a smaller TV, the pixels are closer together so technically, he is right. But practically, it’s the distance vs size that matters. And yeah, I’m very happy with my equipment!
No tile. No drain. Just a pool table, a 32” Apex TV, an old 2 channel Pioneer and a DIY speaker in each corner. (carpet squares on the floor)

[Mingus]

The contractor who is replacing my deck in the backyard is also installing a HT in a house he purchased recently. I happen to be home one day while he and his crew were working on he deck and he was telling me that it was costing his family a small fortune to fix up the hosue he just purchased. He had to remodel the bathroom, add new kitchen cabinets, install some new flooring, update the heating and AC system and host of other things. Than he mention that he just bought a new Sony 52" tv and plan to buy the Bose Lifesyle System. He said,"Oh man, Bose make the best speakers and they are very easy to hook up." He said his wife love those little cubes. I didnt know what to say to him - didn't want to hurt feelings since he was so enthusiastic. But I think I better tell him that there are better choices the next time he's here.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Fortunately for me, I have set up most of my friends systems, so I don't have to deal with saying anything about their setups. I go over their houses, and just tweak my self into a coma. All five of them have great systems in their houses and vacation homes.

I did have one occasion while visiting my administrative assistants house, that I encountered the system from hell(in terms of how it was set up). When she asked me did I want to watch a movie, I told her I had a headache and just could not stand to hear any noise but her voice, and my kids.

When she came over to my house for a barbecue, a lot of folks headed to the big theater room after they ate. When she heard that system, she begged me to set her's up, and calibrate it. Now when I go to her house, I never turn down the chance to watch a movie or concert video, and her friends have basically turned her house into the local movie theater. She had great equipment, but it was poorly set up, and it looked better than it sounded. After I finished with it, it looked as good as it sounds. She was absolutely thrilled, and she also stopped asking for that raise!