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[Drewsy]

Blimblim, what's that big Ninja Gaiden thing to the left of your tv?

 

[beerbelly]

A lot of you put your entertainment systems/TVs, etc right next to large windows and doors that lead to outside...aren't you guys afraid of robbers?

 

[Dizzan]

I really need new tv but holidays and mortgages are calling.

Probably upgrade at the end of 08/early 09.

Bless the mess

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

scissorfight, you have primo taste in music! You are obviously a true man, through and through, and it is clear that you drink your coffee black and your whiskey straight.

Seriously. He's made me reconsider every choice I've made in my life. I'm like "I love Clutch and big teevees. Why am I working freelance jobs?"

 

[user friendly]

New speakers arrive tomorrow. I can't friggin' wait. Finally getting rid of my 12" beasts.

Here's my setup now:

I'm going to post new shots of my HT once i get the RTi10's hooked up and situated.

Next on my list is the Pioneer Elite VSX94.

 

[FF_VIII]

Slightly updated from the '07 thread.

the wires are from Singstar.

 

[mr stroke]

A lot of you put your entertainment systems/TVs, etc right next to large windows and doors that lead to outside...aren't you guys afraid of robbers?

2 story house and good area? and a little naive I guess

 

[Ermac]

scissorfight- May I kindly ask what you do for a living?

 

[Joates]

made some changes to my basement setup from last year

70" sony SXRD - KDS-70XBR2, JBL northridge speakers

It's so strange, for some reason my 65" looks so small in comparison :/

 

[Kadey]

A lot of you put your entertainment systems/TVs, etc right next to large windows and doors that lead to outside...aren't you guys afraid of robbers?

I'd like to see anyone try and steal a 65" 150+lb tv while trying to get it out the door yet along across a 70 feet driveway.

 

[scissorfight]

scissorfight- May I kindly ask what you do for a living?

browse gaf

 

[Kintaro]

Here's my setup now:

Where did you get the stand? I've been seeing those style of stands around, but I don't think my TV would look right on them since the stand doesn't come off (that I know of?)

 

[KillerNapkin]

ultimate man den

Christ, that TV is big.

 

[Kadey]

For the 4280 and 77U, I use these. You can take the stand off if you like. Kinda pointless since you save a lot of room with them.

 

[user friendly]

Where did you get the stand? I've been seeing those style of stands around, but I don't think my TV would look right on them since the stand doesn't come off (that I know of?)

I bought it from the Sony store, since I had $100 already on store credit.

It's a tech craft TRK50B My only problem with it is the cavity for all the AV cables isn't very big and it can be a pain getting them all hidden. That being said, it wasn't much of a problem and I really like the looks of it.

Kind of expensive at $429 (CDN)

 

[heavy liquid]

 

[Kintaro]

*pics*

You know, I was going to make a sarcastic comment about calling one of those Designing TV shows to come help you straight stuff out, but then I realized that if anyone came and cleaned your place, you wouldn't know where anything was.

So rock on heavy liquid, rock on.

 

[Koojay]

Got the 360 hooked up to the 19" Dell Monitor. Wii and PS3 Hooked up to the 32" SAMSUNG CRT HDTV (I'm proud of it)

and last but not least the computer!

 

[heavy liquid]

You know, I was going to make a sarcastic comment about calling one of those Designing TV shows to come help you straight stuff out, but then I realized that if anyone came and cleaned your place, you wouldn't know where anything was.

So rock on heavy liquid, rock on.

Videogames are about rocking, are they not? And especially Rock Band.

I'll color coordinate my room and spiffy every thing up when I'm done actually playing the games and ready to put everything in a mausoleum. Which is what a lot of these setups don't seem to be doing with the games.

 

[jvalioli]

Is putting that monitor on top of the 360 a good idea?

 

[Stabby McSter]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2143/2159968731_6cc81c0d40_b.jpg
Got the 360 hooked up to the 19" Dell Monitor. Wii and PS3 Hooked up to the 32" SAMSUNG CRT HDTV (I'm proud of it)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2159969381_28b19b4c17_b.jpg

and last but not least the computer!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2336/2159970069_706c7e1185_b.jpg

that poor 360

 

[FunkyMunkey]

browse gaf

Serious answer please!

*is ready to change to his major*

 

[Minotauro]

Serious answer please!

*is ready to change to his major*

For some reason, a lot of obviously well-off people are totally mysterious about what they do for a living. This gets asked often in threads like these and I seriously don't think I've ever seen a legit answer. At the same time, I, for the life of me, can't imagine a reason why they won't simply say. The only, real possibilities I've come up with so far are...

1.) They're ashamed of what they do (or don't do in the case of people who leach off their parents or the government or lawsuits or whatever) for a living.

2.) They have a high public profile that would be revealed were they to give details of their employment and are afraid of being exposed in some way. This would seem to be the most likely of the options.

3.) They're sadistic show-offy pricks (or bitches depending on sex).

And, by the way, I'm not trying to be presumptuous about the people who won't answer these questions. I truly just don't understand why it needs to be such a huge fucking mystery.

I'm going to post my setup in a little while and if anyone is curious about what I do for a living (not that you will be), I'll be more than willing to divulge the information.

 

[mr stroke]

less games and better TV maybe?

 

[Koojay]

Is putting that monitor on top of the 360 a good idea?

Well It's been like that for almost a year. (launch 360)

Haven't had any problems yet.

 

[NeoZylom]

Why do you put tape on your rock band drum? They are broken?

 

[BasicUAE]

Old pics, bad quality, meh...

got the same TV; Not good. Hopefully will be replaced...
this is the 26" right?...

 

[Masta_Killah]

made some changes to my basement setup from last year

70" sony SXRD - KDS-70XBR2, JBL northridge speakers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2156312019_f042b60920_o.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2157107134_df058b65b7_o.jpg[IMG]

added a PS3 and a wii this year
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2157179126_1f23ae8165_o.jpg[IMG]

upgraded from pioneer elite 82tsx to a denon 3808ci (it's amazing) 4 hdmi inputs - PS3, 360, HD DVR and HTPC. wii through component
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2157107572_e381753ae9_o.jpg[IMG]

new HTPC/media server - core2duo e7650, 2gb ram, x1950pro, 1TB storage
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2156508151_3ddb5b5b59_o.jpg[IMG]

backlights only (screen is from HTPC media server)
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2156311785_926a2667e9_o.jpg[IMG]

got new reclining leather couches and sold the old ones. remote is a logitech harmony 680
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2157107282_68e53b9ae7_o.jpg[/MG]

i ran power under the couch and out to both end tables for this stuff:

logitech dinovo edge 2 and charger for HTPC, PS3/USB charger, laptop charger
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2159046248_72892af7be_o.jpg[IMG]

wiimote charger, 360 battery pack charger, PS3/USB charger. the 2 extra 360 pads double as HTPC pads for emulators
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2159046130_6b7e4cfd24_o.jpg[IMG]

this is where the real gaming takes place. last thing to finish the basement is the bar that will go to the left of these tables. i've been too lazy to finish.
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2157106804_3bf52f48f0_o.jpg[IMG]

office setup - pretty much the same as last year except for a new chair
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2158844590_862dcf15f5_o.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2157107460_f67e1b732b_o.jpg[IMG]

i did this watercooled pc myself about 5 years ago. i don't really bother with that shit anymore.
[IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2156312551_90868f93bc_o.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]


God, between you and the guy with a motorcycle in his living room, you guys had the best set-up last year.

 

[East Lake]

Anyone have a link or directions on how to take good pictures of an HDTV (LCD in my case)? My sister has her Canon digital SLR with her and I'd like to take some of my setup with some high def content on the screen.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

Loosely defined "gaming" setup; there's a 360, but I don't really play it a whole lot and only have four games.

 

[FLUXCapacitor]

Basically the same setup I've had for over a year now located in my bedroom.

 

[scissorfight]

For some reason, a lot of obviously well-off people are totally mysterious about what they do for a living. This gets asked often in threads like these and I seriously don't think I've ever seen a legit answer. At the same time, I, for the life of me, can't imagine a reason why they won't simply say. The only, real possibilities I've come up with so far are...

1.) They're ashamed of what they do (or don't do in the case of people who leach off their parents or the government or lawsuits or whatever) for a living.

2.) They have a high public profile that would be revealed were they to give details of their employment and are afraid of being exposed in some way. This would seem to be the most likely of the options.

3.) They're sadistic show-offy pricks (or bitches depending on sex).

And, by the way, I'm not trying to be presumptuous about the people who won't answer these questions. I truly just don't understand why it needs to be such a huge fucking mystery.

I'm going to post my setup in a little while and if anyone is curious about what I do for a living (not that you will be), I'll be more than willing to divulge the information.

wrong on all counts, i was just fucking around

i am a teleworker for an IT corp, hence the need for the basement office since i work from home. hell, i've probably already posted that info before several times.

since i WFH the previous answer wasn't too far from the truth

and if i was that well off i wouldn't have busted my ass finishing my basement myself.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

Why do you put tape on your rock band drum? They are broken?

Not broken but doing that makes then more sensitive, so you can do a drum roll. Problem is that it makes them TOO sensitive. Hitting one pad too hard sets off the one next to it.

 

[FunkyMunkey]

wrong on all counts, i was just fucking around

i am a teleworker for an IT corp, hence the need for the basement office since i work from home. hell, i've probably already posted that info before several times.

since i WFH the previous answer wasn't too far from the truth

and if i was that well off i wouldn't have busted my ass finishing my basement myself.

Just good money management I'm assuming?

 

[Minotauro]

wrong on all counts, i was just fucking around

Fair enough. I truly hope my previous post didn't come off as overly harsh or combative. It just seems like a lot of people avoid answering that question in these threads and it always confounds me. Either way, my apologies towards you personally. My semi-accusatory post still stands for some of you shadow people out there though. No need to be ashamed...the world needs drugs dealers and bank robbers too.

And, for what it's worth, I work with your types daily and hope to one day be one myself. Sadly, my last inquiry about possibly moving to another location and continuing to work for the company was met with quite a bit of resistance. Nevermind the fact that my boss and the rest of my team live three states over. Oh, well.

 

[Minotauro]

Just good money management I'm assuming?

Not to downplay his setup (which is quite magnificent really), it's quite attainable for any decently-paid programmer or sys admin.

 

[SIP YEK NOD]

Not to downplay his setup (which is quite magnificent really), it's quite attainable for any decently-paid programmer or sys admin.

its pretty much attainable for anybody, its all comes down to where your priorities are. some people buy stupid shit like food and stuff, some people buy hot dogs and big TVs.

 

[mr stroke]

well off:lol
I guess most Gafers are poor college students? granted most of these setups are very nice
but these are "well off"

 

[Giant Robot]

some people buy stupid shit like food and stuff

buying food is not stupid is it?

 

[mr stroke]

buying food is not stupid is it?

:lol

 

[SIP YEK NOD]

buying food is not stupid is it?

I lived off chef boyardee, mac and cheese, and hot dogs for 2 weeks because i spend most of my paycheck on my LCD on pay day. to some insane, but i would do it all again.

 

[Toy Soldier]

Basically the same setup I've had for over a year now located in my bedroom.

sports-stuff-and-posters.jpg

I like, I like. Always a fan of seeing people who are generous with posters and stuff like that on their walls - makes things look a lot more comfortable, lived in, and totally unique to YOU rather than trying to attain some particular style with your room/setup. I could live with either, but I prefer keeping things fun with posters, sports memorabilia and whatnot.

 

[Powerslave]

Because my mom bought me Blade Runner on HDDVD by accident, and I was too lazy to return it so instead I bought the HD-DVD add on. :lol With no HDTV. :lol

....

 

[Alfarif]

I posted my setup in the old thread but I have to post again cuz this room reminds me of my own setup.

Actually, truth be told, after I saw your set up, I really liked the idea of standing lamps right beside the TV. I used to have the plants there and it looked nice but it also looked a little too busy, so I moved the plants behind the couch and put those lamps next to the TV instead. I come into this thread not to get jealous or oogle people's setups (thought there are some damn nice ones in here) but to actually get ideas that I think work for me and my fiancee. You had a great idea so I stole it!

 

[Me_Marcadet]

It's a pretty cheap setup but I like it.
The ps3 is being fixed by sony so it's not there

 

[Kadey]

For some reason, a lot of obviously well-off people are totally mysterious about what they do for a living. This gets asked often in threads like these and I seriously don't think I've ever seen a legit answer. At the same time, I, for the life of me, can't imagine a reason why they won't simply say. The only, real possibilities I've come up with so far are...

1.) They're ashamed of what they do (or don't do in the case of people who leach off their parents or the government or lawsuits or whatever) for a living.

2.) They have a high public profile that would be revealed were they to give details of their employment and are afraid of being exposed in some way. This would seem to be the most likely of the options.

3.) They're sadistic show-offy pricks (or bitches depending on sex).

And, by the way, I'm not trying to be presumptuous about the people who won't answer these questions. I truly just don't understand why it needs to be such a huge fucking mystery.

I'm going to post my setup in a little while and if anyone is curious about what I do for a living (not that you will be), I'll be more than willing to divulge the information.

4 Some of them are tired of answering the same questions over and over.

I had enough of it at gamers/ign/1up. Sorry gaffers.

 

[donkey show]

Yar, Mitsu WD-52631 hooked up to an Onkyo HT-SR600 7.1 setup.

With just the lamps, although the screen doesn't get that crazy.

Secondary area on a Sony GDM-FW900 and those typical Logitech 5.1 speakers everyone else has. :lol

 

[L0st Id3ntity]

got the same TV; Not good. Hopefully will be replaced...
this is the 26" right?...

It's quite old, maybe a year and a half, and I got it then for a hell lot of money. :"(

Maybe around 2500$ :"""""(

It's decent, though.

 

[LiK]

browse gaf

in other words, "it's a secret"

but hey, you have the most impressive setup out of everyone i've seen so far.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

in other words, "it's a secret"

but hey, you have the most impressive setup out of everyone i've seen so far.

He mentioned it dude. On this page...:lol