Herp Derpington
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SVS. Model is the PB1000. Great value too. I'll eventually replace them with two PB13 Ultras but that's down the line.
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Show us your gaming setup: 2016 Edition
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SVS. Model is the PB1000. Great value too. I'll eventually replace them with two PB13 Ultras but that's down the line.
Pjsprojects
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Quick update,my loft/dad cave needed some shelves mainly for the kids PS4/X1 game characters.
Strange how a man cave very quickly turns into a dad cave and kids simply move in,looks like I will be sticking to my pc corner...
Strange how a man cave very quickly turns into a dad cave and kids simply move in,looks like I will be sticking to my pc corner...
Bloodember
Member
never mind
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
That is the problem, I am not that tech savvy or DIY person to take on a project that big. I will need a contractor to do some dry wall, ahrdwood floor, set up the bar, etc.. I was thinking on hiring one of those HT guys to design the project, and do all the thinking for me in terms of screen size, equipment, etc.. I want to take my time on saving the money so I like the final product. I wish I were a DIY person, but I am not
I'm not a DIY guy either. I am lucky though to have a good friend that is a drywall hanger by trade and is the most DIY guy I've ever met. It's just the two of us and we've been working on the Home Theater since September. It's been very hands on and I've learned a ton.
You can get a ton of ideas from the AVS forum. I joined them when I started the planning phases of the theater and started a build thread. A great place to see what other folks did in their build even if hiring a contractor.
In regard to screen size, I would recommend an accuistically transparent screen and sit your front, center, sub speakers behind it. That way you don't have to compromise size.
CollectedDust
Member
Ha, I guess we used the same design approach given we both recommended AVS forum in response to the DIY comment.
As for speakers / acoustic transparent screens, I went with in-wall Klipsch Reference speakers instead and am very happy with them. If you go the in-wall route, the key is to zig-zag speaker wire in the wall before hanging the drywall, and not pulling it through / installing speakers until AFTER hanging your screen. It will give you a nice clean look once you are finished.
Edit: reposting a pic of my setup from the first page of this thread to illustrate what I'm talking about.
checkeredknight
Member
We bought some pretty cheap IKEA furniture yesterday. It's nothing special, but I think our new and improved 2016 living space looks quite nice. Does anyone have suggestions of how it could be improved? (I'm hoping for a jacuzzi and on-suite bar in 2017! I can dream, can't I?)
Hopefully I'm not disqualified for using a filter on the photos.
Hopefully I'm not disqualified for using a filter on the photos.
Herp Derpington
Member
Any plans for surround sound? Your room might benefit from a soundbar as you're tight on space.
checkeredknight
Member
Good suggestion! I actually have an LG sound bar (it's that sleek silver bar in front of the TV.) It's 4.1, does great sound, but definitely has nothing on a proper surround system. I did have a Samsung 5.1 surround system for years previously, but the receiver connection went dodgy and I just couldn't be doing with the wiring again. Maybe some day I'll get another, but I'm really happy with the LG sound bar for the time being (it's 100x nicer than the TV's internal speakers.)
OriginofHysteria
Banned
Gaming PC and PS4
When I feel like it, I'll hook up my PS4 here.
Herp Derpington
Member
Ah I wasn't sure if that's what it was. Right on though, every bit helps. I like the look of your room, very cozy. Great use of space.
Free Roaming Chicken
Neo Member
First post. Sorry for the poor IQ. These were taken with my iPhone.
Television is a Vizio M60, which I am very happy with it. Originally, I had a M55 but exchanged it for the larger size. I still wish I would have gone even bigger though.
I really like it and just love those hardwood floors. Thanks for sharing...
bodyboarder
Member
Thanks guys! Glad you like it!
It looks a lot smaller in the picture but yeah still not quite the ideal size. I upgraded from a 40" so you can imagine how tiny that was.
Herp Derpington
Member
Yeah I so wish I could pull off a minimalist look like that. I really enjoy seeing how clean and simple people can keep their rooms.
I built a desk out of steel pipe and an IKEA Beech wood counter top.
I've been using mineral oil, but I want to stain and seal it with poly as I'm tired of residue the oil leaves behind and I don't need it to be food safe.
First time staining something, what stain should I use?
I've been using mineral oil, but I want to stain and seal it with poly as I'm tired of residue the oil leaves behind and I don't need it to be food safe.
First time staining something, what stain should I use?
Beerman462
Member
My temp set up while I'm at my inlaws for a week. The screen being in a weird 4:3 set up is because I put it to sleep after playing Grim Fandango I think.e
cyborgnumberblue
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Excited to post, as I've followed these threads for the past two years. I live in a small apartment, so not a lot of room to play with, but I've managed to make it as comfy as possible. Not much a fan of the "clean" aesthetic, as I am usually always working on something and prefer a much more lived in feel.
I moved to the city in a rush about a year and a half ago after breaking up with then live-in girlfriend and getting a new job, all within about two weeks, so I have a looooot of crap I'm still giving away or selling. It's incredible how much stuff you accumulate.
Incoming phone pics. (sorry)
I really enjoy this apartment and the setup I have and I'm still trying to make improvements. I have a huge shelf in my living room that I skipped over cause it's a mess at the moment, but I'll edit it in later once I've updated.
I moved to the city in a rush about a year and a half ago after breaking up with then live-in girlfriend and getting a new job, all within about two weeks, so I have a looooot of crap I'm still giving away or selling. It's incredible how much stuff you accumulate.
Incoming phone pics. (sorry)
TV and my systems, although hard to see. PS3 and 4, Xbone, Wii U, Dreamcast all hooked up to an HDMI switch. Also, assorted controllers, arcade sticks and other cool stuff. Those boxers on my HTPC are clean, I use 'em as a rag for dusting.
That mess of shelves and the black chair are getting tossed soon, as I'm in need for something more functional in that area.
Some of my games, others are stored.
My desk and some stuff.
Closeup of stuff.
Side table between couch and desk
That's the living room! Next we have....
Retro setup in my bedroom and cat. This will eventually be set up properly with a TV stand and such, but this is the deal for now.
TV was 20 bucks on Craigslist, has component in so I'm using a transcoder to go from SCART.
Finally, the view from my bedroom window.
I really enjoy this apartment and the setup I have and I'm still trying to make improvements. I have a huge shelf in my living room that I skipped over cause it's a mess at the moment, but I'll edit it in later once I've updated.
Realplumpbox85
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I have always loved this thread. Now that I have been approved I get to post my very boring mediocre setup. Well I will post it soonish.
Nice pictures, cyborg! I love seeing the different contrasts between gaming spaces/setups and yours shows off a fun, lived in feel. I could imagine if I was living by myself I'd have a very similar setup!
Also, your cat looks like it's seen some serious things in its life. It's got one hell of a thousand-yard stare going on!
cyborgnumberblue
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TheCochese
Banned
You sofa is Ikea, I presume?
Clean and simple. Love it!
TBiddy
Member
I must admit, that it's not to my taste. It's... sterile and looks more like an ad for a new couch, than a home.
But, cudos for keeping it that clean. Not many people can pull that off!
Pjsprojects
Member
All gaming is done in the cockpit.
Really? A 1990 Escort RS Turbo Zelda trim Recaro seat,wicked!
Pjsprojects
Member
Good eyes..!
Good seat! In very nice condition. I approve
Very nice, i like it minimalistic too. Is it a parquet floor?
Picked two of them up for £100, sold the spare for £50. Much, much more comfortable than the vinyl Playseat it replaced. And no more betty swollocks...
TBiddy
Member
You're a dedicated man!
I absolutely love the look of that minimalistic setup (well, except for the Christmas tree and the lack of some color on the wall, it could really use a painting or picture) but I couldn't imagine living there and having to keep it like that. I consider myself a reasonably clean and tidy person, but not this much
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
Had my PC for almost a year now and have been using a crappy old tiny glass desk. There was next to no room on it. My speakers were jammed right up against my monitor and my mouse pad was hanging off the side. I kept bumping the mouse into my keyboard when playing games.
This desk is amazing! So much room! as you can see there is plenty of space around everything and I can even fit my PS4 on it too with some space left over. The little bit sticking out at the left comes out to give me even more room!
I got it from IKEA today, link for anyone wanting to have a look.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60214183/
There is still a way to go before my set up is complete. My cheap keyboard is doing fine but really want to go mechanical. My chair is just an old one I found lying about. Might get a new one at some point but if I don't then it's no big deal.
Had my PC for almost a year now and have been using a crappy old tiny glass desk. There was next to no room on it. My speakers were jammed right up against my monitor and my mouse pad was hanging off the side. I kept bumping the mouse into my keyboard when playing games.
This desk is amazing! So much room! as you can see there is plenty of space around everything and I can even fit my PS4 on it too with some space left over. The little bit sticking out at the left comes out to give me even more room!
I got it from IKEA today, link for anyone wanting to have a look.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60214183/
There is still a way to go before my set up is complete. My cheap keyboard is doing fine but really want to go mechanical. My chair is just an old one I found lying about. Might get a new one at some point but if I don't then it's no big deal.
I have the same desk. My favorite part is the extra pull out section, because that's where I put my food lmao.
kraspkibble
Permabanned.
lol i'm sure i'll be using it for the same!
vicissitudes
Banned
All gaming is done in the cockpit.
The shield is really badass.
Seconded.
Not specifically for this thread, but does anyone have any tips for hanging fairly big pictures up in rentals? Fiancee isn't confident in the 3M hooks that supposedly leave no marks, but I can't think of any other options. We both have a bit of (framed) artwork we'd like to show off :/
hitsugi
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Didn't expect to find that shield so easily..
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDHDDCO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Patch them up after the fact. Same for mounting a TV or anything else; especially if you're going to stay in the unit for longer than a year.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDHDDCO/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Patch them up after the fact. Same for mounting a TV or anything else; especially if you're going to stay in the unit for longer than a year.
lem0n
Member
Good eyes..!
Sweet. Had a full Recaro Trophy interior on my Jetta GLI a few years back. Same with my Scirocco. Lovely seats.
TBiddy
Member
Use plugs and then cover the holes with polyfilla. You (or the owner of the apartment) are probably painting it after you move, anyways, so it's no big deal.
Unless you only plan to live there for a year or so. In that case, leave them be and wait until you get a more permanent home
Thanks, and yeah it is still kind of empty but I only moved in several months ago and haven't quite gotten everything I would like. But yeah I definitely prefer the minimal look.
Thanks, and yes I believe so.
RealityCheque
Banned
Sorry to post this here but not sure where to ask. I can not post pics from my I phone? When I hit image for my post it does not work and just puts the wordsCan someone help? Thanks
You need to upload your photos to an online hosting provider (imgur is the one I use) then add the .jpeg hyperlink in-between those img tags)
And God fucking dammit why doesn't vizio sell their tvs in Europe. Money's right here waiting for them.
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