Home theater equipment

[Cheesebeef]

I need a new soundbar for my tv in my new home. Looking at possibly getting Sonos Arc Ultra. Anyone have any suggestions?

Did you try looking up your ass?











(posted while drunk and no animosity meant)

 

[Cheesebeef]

FYI. This is my TV on the fireplace. I don't want any ancillary equipment showing so I was thinking of hanging a sound bar under the TV as those basically look like part of the TV as fine stand out.

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That’s a sick set up, Joel.

 

[jf-08]

That’s a sick set up, Joel.

Whenever you are in town, you need to check out my view with a cocktail! Just moved to Fountain Hills.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

What project are you using now?

As for 150" UST, you sort of can with the MKII or PX3-pro. Caveats are that you need a light controlled room and not care about 3D. One of the guys calibrating the MKIIs has been playing with calibration for 150" screens and is saying that he has it going.

To be honest though, I wouldn't recommend going UST at this point for that big of a screen unless you either didn't have room for a long throw (my issue) or you have a older, lower end long throw and need to upgrade but don't want to hit JVC prices. The USTs have a much better price point.

I don't want to hit JVC prices, because I will likely never do that unless I win the lottery. I'm a cheap bastard and always doing a cost-benefit analysis on most large purchases I buy.

My room is completely light controlled, which is a plus, and I also don't care about 3D.

My throw distance is super fixed and I have it maxed out at what current (not UST) protectors can do for 150". (around 14')

I currently have an Epson 4040 that doesn't even support HDR; so I am looking for an upgrade. I'm not excited about shelling out 5k for that upgrade however.

I'm currently split at about 50% gaming, 50% TV/Movies at the moment, so low input lag is important to me. I'm seemingly stuck in no-man's-land at the moment.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

That’s a sick set up, Joel.

What he said, WTH.

 

[Devilmaycare]

FYI. This is my TV on the fireplace. I don't want any ancillary equipment showing so I was thinking of hanging a sound bar under the TV as those basically look like part of the TV as fine stand out.

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I just can't even with you anymore…



You'll most likely have to go to a soundbar with that setup and requirements. No ancillary equipment is tough even with a soundbar since they usually have surround speakers and a sub to them. I don't have a great knowledge of them off hand but I can give a research hand.

I could make that place rock though if we can have ancillary.

 

[Devilmaycare]

I don't want to hit JVC prices, because I will likely never do that unless I win the lottery. I'm a cheap bastard and always doing a cost-benefit analysis on most large purchases I buy.

My room is completely light controlled, which is a plus, and I also don't care about 3D.

My throw distance is super fixed and I have it maxed out at what current (not UST) protectors can do for 150". (around 14')

I currently have an Epson 4040 that doesn't even support HDR; so I am looking for an upgrade. I'm not excited about shelling out 5k for that upgrade however.

I'm currently split at about 50% gaming, 50% TV/Movies at the moment, so low input lag is important to me. I'm seemingly stuck in no-man's-land at the moment.

Yeah, your room's on the edge of long throw or not. Take a look at the Valerion projectors. Their new ones have had awesome buzz and fit your needs. 150" is a 12' throw with it. Something like it will probably end up being your best bet. The Max is a little pricey at $5k but the Pro2 at $2500 is a great projector and will be a huge upgrade for you.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Yeah, your room's on the edge of long throw or not. Take a look at the Valerion projectors. Their new ones have had awesome buzz and fit your needs. 150" is a 12' throw with it. Something like it will probably end up being your best bet. The Max is a little pricey at $5k but the Pro2 at $2500 is a great projector and will be a huge upgrade for you.

Valerion wasn't on my radar. I was looking up projectors every few months until about 6-9 months ago when I felt defeated. I'm really encouraged by Valeron so far.

I'll have to read the owner's thread on AVS. I'm curious about this projector's keystone.

Where are you seeing the Pro2 for $2500? The website has it at $2999 and the Pro for $2500

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I'm actually thinking about biting the bullet on that Valerion Max at $5k. It is a preorder, so I wonder if the price will go up like the Pros did. Hmm.

 

[Devilmaycare]

Valerion wasn't on my radar. I was looking up projectors every few months until about 6-9 months ago when I felt defeated. I'm really encouraged by Valeron so far.

I'll have to read the owner's thread on AVS. I'm curious about this projector's keystone.

Where are you seeing the Pro2 for $2500? The website has it at $2999 and the Pro for $2500

My bad, looks like it is $3k now. I thought it was the $2500 price point but I had it mixed up in my head. Glad I gave you a new option though. Valerion is the way I'd go right now if I could do a long throw and wasn't going up to the JVC price point. This latest gen of models are starting to get to the point too where the JVC premium might not be worth the difference.

I'll let you know if I see anything on cheaper pricing for either model. I wish I had known you had interest at the start of the year. Both Valerion and Nexigo had earlybird prices on their new units. It's how I picked up my MKII. I took the gamble on it.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

My bad, looks like it is $3k now. I thought it was the $2500 price point but I had it mixed up in my head. Glad I gave you a new option though. Valerion is the way I'd go right now if I could do a long throw and wasn't going up to the JVC price point. This latest gen of models are starting to get to the point too where the JVC premium might not be worth the difference.

I'll let you know if I see anything on cheaper pricing for either model. I wish I had known you had interest at the start of the year. Both Valerion and Nexigo had earlybird prices on their new units. It's how I picked up my MKII. I took the gamble on it.

Yeah, that part hurts a lot. If I can find the Max for closer to $4000-4500, I'd buy it instantly.

I'm wondering about the tariffs and if that is why the 4k to 5k jump happened.

 

[Devilmaycare]

Yeah, that part hurts a lot. If I can find the Max for closer to $4000-4500, I'd buy it instantly.

I'm wondering about the tariffs and if that is why the 4k to 5k jump happened.

I doubt it's tariff's yet. I know Nexigo hasn't adjusted prices for them because they fall under the same electronics exception that Apple, Samsung, etc. are under. I'd assume Valerion falls under it too.

I know Valerion did an early bird sale that might be a good chunk of the price changes. I didn't pay close attention to their pricing though since I knew it wouldn't work for me. What Nexigo did, and I think Valerion was similar, was that in December I put down a $50 deposit for first batch, early bird. Then when they opened up pre-sales they gave a presale discount to anyone ordering within the first couple of weeks. Those of use with the deposits got an additional $200 off ($150 + the deposit) off of that when we ordered. The deposit people also received the first batch of units with the other presale orders getting the 2nd batch.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I doubt it's tariff's yet. I know Nexigo hasn't adjusted prices for them because they fall under the same electronics exception that Apple, Samsung, etc. are under. I'd assume Valerion falls under it too.

I know Valerion did an early bird sale that might be a good chunk of the price changes. I didn't pay close attention to their pricing though since I knew it wouldn't work for me. What Nexigo did, and I think Valerion was similar, was that in December I put down a $50 deposit for first batch, early bird. Then when they opened up pre-sales they gave a presale discount to anyone ordering within the first couple of weeks. Those of use with the deposits got an additional $200 off ($150 + the deposit) off of that when we ordered. The deposit people also received the first batch of units with the other presale orders getting the 2nd batch.

What do you think of the chance for the price to go down? To drop 5k on the Max and the expected delivery isn't until August is a tough pill to swallow...

 

[Devilmaycare]

What do you think of the chance for the price to go down? To drop 5k on the Max and the expected delivery isn't until August is a tough pill to swallow...

Honestly I think there's more of a chance that the price goes up during that time frame than down. Pure speculation on my part though. My thinking is that they probably won't drop the price if they're sold through on units but it wouldn't surprise me if some level of tariff is imposed before August.

The other thing is that I think you can make them honor any price drop that happens. At worst you return the first order and then rebuy it. Also, they shouldn't be charging you for it right now. They should only be doing a CC auth and then will actually process it close to shipping. Generally items have to be shipped within 30 days of authorization.