My New Theater

Travis Ballstadt

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Anthem AVM60
Main Amp
Emotiva BasX 5
Additional Amp
Emotiva UPA-500
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Kaleidescape Strato C/Terra 48TB/Compact Terra 6TB
Streaming Equipment
PLEX Server, AppleTV4K, Bluesound Node2i
Streaming Subscriptions
AppleTV+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max
Front Speakers
NextLevel Acoustics Reference Cinema
Center Channel Speaker
NextLevel Acoustics Reference Cinema
Surround Speakers
NextLevel Acoustics Reference Cinema
Front Height Speakers
NextLevel Acoustics Angled Satellite
Rear Height Speakers
NextLevel Acoustics Angled Satellite
Subwoofers
SVS SB2000 x2
Screen
SeymourAV Proscenium 124” diagonal 2.40:1
Video Display Device
JVC DLA X790R, Lumagen Radiance Pro 4240
Remote Control
Unfolded Circle Remote 2, powered by HomeAssistant
Satellite System
They still have those?
Other Equipment
Rega Planar 6, Rega Exact2 cart, Rega Aria Mk3 Phono Stage, Jolida JD202BRC, Rega RS-5 Speakers (2-channel system)
Not sure the details on the Harmony, but Todd's suggestion was a good one, though I'm actually using the ultra-budget Lutron Maestro switch, which includes an IR remote. I control it with my NEEO remote. It allows for Dimming, Full On, Full Off and you can (very easily) set a preferred dim setting for one-click access. It was like $40.

No noise, no flickering in my system.

I use the NEEO app to fire up the theater before I go downstairs, so the lights are on, projector is warmed up and input is selected before I even get down there. The Lutron Maestro was probably one of my best purchases in the entire room, since my light switch is next to the entrance, which is on the opposite end of the room from the seating.
 

NBPK402

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I use all Insteon light switches, dimmers, scene controllers, and dimming outlets...been using them for the last 2 houses. In use ISY controllers, but a friend of mine uses a Harmony for controlling them. I am not sure if the Harmony works as a hub or if he is using another brand hub though.
 

bkeeler10

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NAD T758 v3
Main Amp
Outlaw Model 7125
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo BDP-103/Panasonic UB820
Front Speakers
Revel Concerta2 F36
Center Channel Speaker
Revel Concerta2 F36
Surround Speakers
Revel Concerta2 M16
Surround Back Speakers
Revel Concerta2 M16
Front Height Speakers
Tannoy AMS 6DC
Rear Height Speakers
Tannoy AMS 6DC
Subwoofers
Rythmik F18 (2)
Other Speakers
miniDSP 2x4
Screen
Seymour AV retractable 110" 2.35 AR (UF material)
Video Display Device
JVC DLA-RS440
Thanks for the lighting tips guys. I'll be checking them out.
 

Todd Anderson

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StormAudio ISP.24 MK2
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Emotiva XPA-5
Additional Amp
Emotiva XPA Gen3 2.8 multichannel amp
Other Amp
Denon X8500H
DAC
THX ONYX
Computer Audio
AudioEngine A2+
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Kaleidescape TERRA, OPPO UDP-203, Panasonic UB9000
Streaming Equipment
iFi Audio Zen Blue
Streaming Subscriptions
Spotify
Front Speakers
GoldenEar Technology Triton One.R
Center Channel Speaker
GoldenEar Technology SuperCenter Reference
Surround Speakers
GoldenEar Invisa MPX
Surround Back Speakers
GoldenEar Invisa MPX
Front Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Front, Top Mid-Front)
Rear Height Speakers
SVS Prime Elevation x4 (Top Middle, Top Rear)
Subwoofers
Quad Array SVS SB16s
Other Speakers
Behringer 1124p; Aura Bass Shaker Pros; SuperSub X
Screen
Seymour Screen Excellence, Enlightor NEO AT Screen
Video Display Device
JVC NZ8
Other Equipment
Sony 65-inch A95L OLED, Sony 65-inch X900F, ZeroSurge 8R15W x 2, ZeroSurge 2R15W x 2

jdubs75

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Marantz AV10
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Emotiva XPA-7 Gen3
Additional Amp
Emotiva XPA-5 Gen3
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic DP-UB9000
Streaming Equipment
Amazon 4K Firestick, Sony PS4, Apple TV 4k
Streaming Subscriptions
Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apollo
Front Speakers
Revel PerformaBe F228Be
Center Channel Speaker
Revel PerformaBe C426Be
Surround Speakers
Atlantic Technology IC-8.3
Surround Back Speakers
Atlantic Technology IC-8.3
Front Height Speakers
Revel C763L
Rear Height Speakers
Revel C763L
Subwoofers
JTR CAP 4000ULF-LP, JTR CAP 4000ULF-ST
Screen
Stewart StudioTek 130 G3 123"
Video Display Device
JVC DLA-NX7
Remote Control
Logitech Harmony Elite
Other Equipment
Furman AC-215A, Monster MP HTS 5100, MiniDSP 2x4 HD
Thanks for the lighting tips guys. I'll be checking them out.
I'm using Lutron Caseta in my home and couldn't be happier. They integrate really well with just about everything out there including my Harmony remote. With Homekit it allows everyone in my household to control the lights. I'm now using a Hubitat controller and wow has it opened more doors! Good luck @bkeeler10 The theater looks great!!!!!
 

bkeeler10

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NAD T758 v3
Main Amp
Outlaw Model 7125
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo BDP-103/Panasonic UB820
Front Speakers
Revel Concerta2 F36
Center Channel Speaker
Revel Concerta2 F36
Surround Speakers
Revel Concerta2 M16
Surround Back Speakers
Revel Concerta2 M16
Front Height Speakers
Tannoy AMS 6DC
Rear Height Speakers
Tannoy AMS 6DC
Subwoofers
Rythmik F18 (2)
Other Speakers
miniDSP 2x4
Screen
Seymour AV retractable 110" 2.35 AR (UF material)
Video Display Device
JVC DLA-RS440
Just gotta say I'm so glad to have a system back after a long 1.5 years of construction and rebuilding. I was listening to one of my favorite concerts tonight (Celtic Woman: Songs From the Heart) and it was the best I've heard it. And I've watched it literally dozens of times so I know it very well. While I still have some more work to get everything settled, and some more tweaking to do, I gotta say I'm very pleased with how it has all turned out. That is all :)
 
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