I finally made the purchase. I mixed and matched between FO and standard so I should only be waiting 2 weeks.

Here's what the setup will look like when I move into the new casa:

M60ti Towers
VP150 Center
QS8 Surrounds
EP500 Sub
Denon AVR-3805
Denon DVD-3910
Toshiba TDP-MT800 (same as InFocus 7205)
114" Carada screen

I'll probably go with VOOM as opposed to the local cable co. for the hi-def programming.

I can't wait. I hope this setup looks and sounds as good as I think it will.

Wow, you're never leaving the house. Enjoy!

2 Weeks!!! That's it? I waited like 10 weeks, and I am still waiting (this time for money) to get a projector and screen (and it will cost no where near your $5000 Toshiba... Wish I could afford that.)

Must be nice!

Wow Rook. When you purchase, you PURCHASE! That's going to be a VERY nice, and VERY satisfying system. Bravo! Now if you can just rein in the upgraditis with which you will now be infected, you'll be just fine.

Upgraditis? There's nothing to upgrade!

There's ALWAYS something to upgrade.

Rook,
i think you've got nearly everyone on the board drooling right now. That is going to be one sweet setup - make sure to post pics when you get everything up and running. What should I bring to the BBQ???

drooling? are you kidding me, DROOLING? i need a new pair of underpants..

rook- that will be an awesome set-up. good lord man, start buying DVD's now.. you are gonna want to have plenty to watch on that system. very well done. if this truly is your first dip into HT, then you have truly done it RIGHT!!!

bigjohn

Oh, and I forgot to add the 7 recliners (4 in the front, 3 on the back row)

Nah, I'm not some rich guy. I posted a few weeks ago that my company transferred me and I got ridiculously lucky on the quick sale of my house (which I never got to live in). The market and the timing was right...made a pretty decent chunk of change that I was never expecting. Otherwise, I would never be able to do it all at once like this. At the same time, I want to do it right since I have the chance. Maybe it'll be a long while before the dreaded upgraditis afflicts me.

Hmmmm...
It all sounds ok I guess.... Too bad you don't have a universal remote on that list.

I wonder if anyone here would be willing to recommend one?

Hey, good idea, Mark! What was that thing Ray likes again?

rook, I think you're going to enjoy that system very much. Congrats, and please report back with your ongoing adventures and impressions.

Well, I drool alot anyhow and I'm wearing Depends, so I can't tell if I'm excited.

rook - you are a madman! No such thing as half wet here. I salute your wife - doesn't look like you will need to sell her.

Now - down to business. As the guys have mentioned, you will need to consider a universal remote. Do a quick search here on "MX-700". Coupl of major threads over the last 4 months or so. Kililler remote, perfect for what you have there.

Me, Ajax, tomtuttle, curtis, MarkSJohnson (and a herd of otheres) have this thing and would be happy to help you with it.

Pictures are required.

You and your MX-700. Did you knit yours little PJ's so that you can snuggle with it when you go to bed at night?

HEY - are you looking through my bedroom window???

Guess what else? I just took delivery on some X10 lighting equipment last night. I had already set up the MX-700 with the codes. Plugged it all in last night and it worked. With the MX-700. Great stuff.

rook
Your in Dallas now .....right?
Just let me know when the party is. I'll bring the beer.





Please

Rook,

You are about to be added to the MX-700 collective. Resistance is futile. Do not attempt to escape. Just go ahead and order it. And congrats on a fine purchase!

Well Rook, considering what you just spent on your home theater, why settle for the MX-700? You need a Pronto. Except for that fact that it eats batteries like crazy (get rechargeables), it rocks!

A Pronto? A pox on your house! *ptooey* *slap slap* I demand satisfaction!

OK, so I'm not the most handy guy. Is it THAT difficult to put this whole thing together and make it hum? The speaker wire is already dropped, but mounting the projector and running the necessary cables (I'll be asking about that when the goods arrive) will be a bit more challenging.

Should I bite the bullet and pay a professional? Or should I consult my somewhat knowledgeable bro-in-law and try it ourselves...maybe save $1K.

Do it yourself. I was in the same boat awile ago and by doing it myself I learned a lot. Plus if you ever upgrade or have to move the set up you will know what to do.

The only thing I may do is have someone put the screen and projector in. Would not be fun running the wiring for that. Speakers and the denon will be cake.