NFL (or other Sports) Setups

[Tom Robertson]

Ok, NFL season has arrived, (and I finally got the rack re-arranged after a TV started failing...) so I though it was also time to show my NFL arrangement. :)

(And many of you have asked about the Packer Room.) :)

The basic setup on game day:

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19763&stc=1&d=1253747941

Three DVRs driving three screens, two computers using DIRECTV2PC, and with the new Supercast Mobile and new HTC Touch Pro II. :) (By the way, 3G was just turned on in my neck of UT! Woohoo!) :)

Here is the equipment stack:
http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19764&stc=1&d=1253747941

From the top:
Yamaha RX-V861
HR20-700 (feeding boomerang to the rest of the house, namely Mother-in-law apt.)
HR20-700
HR20-100

Channel Master SVM-24 (distributing video and stereo to the rest of the house)
H23-600 (feeding music to Mother-in-law apt.)
H21-200
AM21 for HR21-700
HR21-700

Hidden under the TV is an OPPO BDP-83. Real sweet BD player. :)

(As well as a Wii.)

So how do you watch sports? :)

Cheers,
Tom

(Yes, the screens are replays from last weekend. I'm way too busy watching the games to actually take pix...) :)

[bonscott87]

The Packer carpet is just wrong. ;)

[Tom Robertson]

The Packer carpet is just wrong. ;)

Not for this house :)

[DCSholtis]

What? No Packer curtains for the front of that entertainment rack?!! That's just wrong. :D Nice set up, Tom.

[cnmurray8]

Hey Tom -- I like the carpet. Go Pack Go!!

[dodge boy]

Nice set up Tom but as a Bengal's fan you know I gotta walk through some dog crap and come over... :) Just kidding buddy, sweet room... Go Bengals!!!

[JoeTheDragon]

are they all networked?

[Tom Robertson]

Oh, yeah. All of my receivers are. :)

[Shades228]

Would be sweet if it wasn't green and yellow but orange and blue :)

[usnret]

This guy needs the MRV option!!:)

[Groundhog45]

Tom, nice setup!!! :allthumbs :goodjob:

[DBSNewbie]

Cool setup.

Only thing I see missing are Packer chairs :)

By the way, do you have sound coming out of the two smaller screens, or are they strictly monitors?

[dtv757]

red zone was on the 40'
eagles game was on the 27' HD
and i think INDY was on the tube tv

same setup as last year...

[jefbal99]

If this thread is still around for NCAA tournament time, I'll bring the DLP and LCD into the basement with the 100" projection screen and get some pictures :)

[Tom Robertson]

Cool setup.

Only thing I see missing are Packer chairs :)

By the way, do you have sound coming out of the two smaller screens, or are they strictly monitors?

Strictly monitors, but they can switch up to the big screen with sound at any time.

I have enough points to buy a Packer Couch or chairs, tho we're looking at other options for seating in this room.

(At one time had enough points to buy a Packer Pool Table, but that special went away.)

Cheers,
Tom

[wildbill129]

Wow.....impressive. My wife would KILL me.......

[Tom Robertson]

If this thread is still around for NCAA tournament time, I'll bring the DLP and LCD into the basement with the 100" projection screen and get some pictures :)
We'll have to keep it open. I know there are other, more impressive arrangements than mine, please post them. :)

And cross your fingers, by NCAA tourney time, I'll have a 100"+ screen too. At least by next NFL season... :D
Wow.....impressive. My wife would KILL me.......Most of this isn't too bad so Mrs. Tibber is willing to go along. And I pull up the two monitors after the regular season is done. :)

And it helps that we've been married 22+ years now. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[bonscott87]

Wow.....impressive. My wife would KILL me.......

LOL. My wife actually encourages this kind of stuff, although I only have one main TV. I've got Bears stuff all over. When a Red Wings game is on she hauls out all the Red Wings gear to cover up my Bears stuff.

Pays to marry a gal that is a sports fan.

Don't even ask when the Bears play the Eagles (wife grew up in Philly). :eek2:

[DBSNewbie]

If this thread is still around for NCAA tournament time, I'll bring the DLP and LCD into the basement with the 100" projection screen and get some pictures :)

Here's one from Mega March Madness 2008

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19776&d=1253824682

19776

[DBSNewbie]

... And for you golf fans out there - 2008 Masters Mix

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19777&stc=1&d=1253825207

[Tom Robertson]

Nicely, Nicely. :)

[Tom Robertson]

LOL. My wife actually encourages this kind of stuff, although I only have one main TV. I've got Bears stuff all over. When a Red Wings game is on she hauls out all the Red Wings gear to cover up my Bears stuff.

Pays to marry a gal that is a sports fan.

Don't even ask when the Bears play the Eagles (wife grew up in Philly). :eek2:

November 22, 8:20pm ET, in Chicago. :)

[dave29]

Nice setups guys! I will try to get a pic tomorrow of my "football watching setup".

[morbid_fun]

Any ideas as to why I can not view any of the pictures posted? They are all blank with a red x in the upper left corner.

[tcusta00]

Here's one from Mega March Madness 2008





SICK!! :eek2::eek2::eek2:

:biggthump

[Sixto]

Some nice setups! (what I find slightly interesting is the blue ring on for all the photo's - couldn't imagine ever leaving the blue ring on :))

[Tom Robertson]

Some nice setups! (what I find slightly interesting is the blue ring on for all the photo's - couldn't imagine ever leaving the blue ring on :))
Do you really think I'm going around to 10 DVRs in 5 rooms to turn them off? :)

And in most rooms it's not annoying enough to turn off each week... :)

[pdh]

Try a different browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox.

[BetterThanMost]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/boomgoesthedynamite/Picture.jpg

Here's mine from today. I am insanely jealous of Newbie's setup!!!!!

[Inches]

Do not attempt to adjust the picture, we are controlling transmission!! :lol:


Ok, NFL season has arrived, (and I finally got the rack re-arranged after a TV started failing...) so I though it was also time to show my NFL arrangement. :)

(And many of you have asked about the Packer Room.) :)

The basic setup on game day:

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19763&stc=1&d=1253747941


Great setup!!!

[SteveHas]

Ok, NFL season has arrived, (and I finally got the rack re-arranged after a TV started failing...) so I though it was also time to show my NFL arrangement. :)

(And many of you have asked about the Packer Room.) :)

The basic setup on game day:



Three DVRs driving three screens, two computers using DIRECTV2PC, and with the new Supercast Mobile and new HTC Touch Pro II. :) (By the way, 3G was just turned on in my neck of UT! Woohoo!) :)

Here is the equipment stack:


From the top:
Yamaha RX-V861
HR20-700 (feeding boomerang to the rest of the house, namely Mother-in-law apt.)
HR20-700
HR20-100

Channel Master SVM-24 (distributing video and stereo to the rest of the house)
H23-600 (feeding music to Mother-in-law apt.)
H21-200
AM21 for HR21-700
HR21-700

Hidden under the TV is an OPPO BDP-83. Real sweet BD player. :)

(As well as a Wii.)

So how do you watch sports? :)

Cheers,
Tom

(Yes, the screens are replays from last weekend. I'm way too busy watching the games to actually take pix...) :)

WOW, this is amazing!

[SteveHas]

... And for you golf fans out there - 2008 Masters Mix



I'm not worthy

[prozone1]

my setup 3 pioneer plasmas

[morbid_fun]

Try a different browser such as Google Chrome or Firefox.

I tried both browsers, but have the same results.

[phat78boy]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793

[redram38]

Well Tom, I hope you are enjoying watching your Packers destroy my Rams, and you get to watch on about a million screens lol :-(

[redram38]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793

Now that is just sick. Great setup

[Tom Robertson]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793

That is awesome! What projector are you using? (And what screen for that matter?)

In my current room, I'm figuring 140" might about the biggest I can realistically do tho I'm keeping an eye on the technology evolve. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[phat78boy]

Now that is just sick. Great setup

Thank you sir.

That is awesome! What projector are you using? (And what screen for that matter?)

In my current room, I'm figuring 140" might about the biggest I can realistically do tho I'm keeping an eye on the technology evolve. :)

Cheers,
Tom

Thanks. I'm using Panasonic PT-AE3000U. I did have a 150" Stewart screen, but I decided to give wall paint a try and I'll never go back. As long as you can smooth your wall surface out, a good paint mixture is better IMHO then most screens. Not to mention a tenth of the cost.

[DBSNewbie]

I'm using Panasonic PT-AE3000U. I did have a 150" Stewart screen, but I decided to give wall paint a try and I'll never go back. As long as you can smooth your wall surface out, a good paint mixture is better IMHO then most screens. Not to mention a tenth of the cost.

Awesome setup. :biggthump

I've been looking for a projector for our den for the longest time, but can't seem to find one (with the proper specs) to fit our budget.

How's the brightness on your Panasonic? I read some reviews on it and the "experts" say that it is only good for screens under 110 inches. It looked okay on your 200+ inch wall, but was hard to tell how bright the picture can get since you had the lights on in the pic.

Anyhow, great setup, once again. I hope to one day have something similar.

BTW, where are the left and right speakers? I only saw what appeared to be a Center speaker in the picture.

[sigma1914]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793

How is the PQ on the Mix station at that size? Fairly good, it looks.

[TheRatPatrol]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/boomgoesthedynamite/Picture.jpg

Here's mine from today. I am insanely jealous of Newbie's setup!!!!!
Now do you guys see why we need PIP built into the HR's? :D ;)

[phat78boy]

Awesome setup. :biggthump

I've been looking for a projector for our den for the longest time, but can't seem to find one (with the proper specs) to fit our budget.

How's the brightness on your Panasonic? I read some reviews on it and the "experts" say that it is only good for screens under 110 inches. It looked okay on your 200+ inch wall, but was hard to tell how bright the picture can get since you had the lights on in the pic.

Anyhow, great setup, once again. I hope to one day have something similar.

BTW, where are the left and right speakers? I only saw what appeared to be a Center speaker in the picture.

If you have a room you can completely control the light in, you can go well above 200" with the PT-AE3000U. If lighting is an issue however, you'd probably want to keep it around 120" or lower and go with a gray screen to help with brightness. The mode I had it in is not as bright as it can go and can probably be almost twice as bright as what is seen. I had to turn the lights up to get the pic, thats also why the screen looks a little more washed too.

I mounted all my surround speakers in the ceiling in order to alleviate sound bounce from the opposite wall. This way they fire to floor and nothing is bounced around. I just finished my shelf for my center speaker and should have that off the ground as soon as the paint cures.

How is the PQ on the Mix station at that size? Fairly good, it looks.

The PQ is outstanding. Every channel box appears full HD, plus you get the score and distance monitor for each game. I put my current screen up around March Madness time and when we put the mix station on then I pulled a 42" LCD in the room to compare. You couldn't tell the difference between full screen on the LCD and a square on the mix channel.

[chevyguy559]

Here's my small, modest but very enjoyable setup :)

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r303/mdibuduo/NFLSunday.jpg

Panasonic 50" DLP w/ Niner Game on
Left Laptop - RedZoneChannel
Right Laptop - Fantasy Football Live Scoring
iPhone - Niner Game (in case I need to leave the room)
49ers Remote :)

Oh and BlackJackII for trash-texting :D

Not pictured to my left is a kegerator with Bud Light on tap :)

[mbrown520]

Tom,

What kind of TV's are those two small ones? Those are sharp, would like to get one of those for the den.
Thanks

[Tom Robertson]

Tom,

What kind of TV's are those two small ones? Those are sharp, would like to get one of those for the den.
Thanks

2 year old gateway computer monitors. They work very well. :) (But no sound, so don't make great TVs without a sound system of some sort.)

They actually even have PIP! :) I have used that on Friday nite chats. :)

Cheers,
Tom

[Tom Robertson]

Here's my small, modest but very enjoyable setup :)


Panasonic 50" DLP w/ Niner Game on
Left Laptop - RedZoneChannel
Right Laptop - Fantasy Football Live Scoring
iPhone - Niner Game (in case I need to leave the room)
49ers Remote :)

Oh and BlackJackII for trash-texting :D

Not pictured to my left is a kegerator with Bud Light on tap :)

Modest? Perhaps. Tasteful, definitely. (But why didn't they beat Da Vikings!) :)

Cheers,
Tom

[hdtvfan0001]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793
Similar to my viewing on my 116" screen here....along with the 7.1 surround sound system in the Home Theater that handles 5.1 quite well for NFL Sunday ticket.

A few weeks back, I brought in two (2) 42" LCD HDTVs on each side...just for one game (Packers beat the Bears!)...

These large HD screens via projectors are the cat's meow for football.

[mbrown520]

Thanks..thought they looked like monitors...well was looking at maybe doing something small in the basement bathroom so you dont miss the nfl action while taking a "break", wouldnt need sound for that..maybe I will give a monitor a shot.

[Tom Robertson]

Thanks..thought they looked like monitors...well was looking at maybe doing something small in the basement bathroom so you dont miss the nfl action while taking a "break", wouldnt need sound for that..maybe I will give a monitor a shot.

Some really good stuff happening in monitors these days: 1080p (but don't know if 1080p24 or not), with sound, etc. for under $300, some even under $200.

Cheers,
Tom

[phat78boy]

Modest? Perhaps. Tasteful, definitely. (But why didn't they beat Da Vikings!) :)

Cheers,
Tom

As good as they are playing this year, we'll take it. A dumb play on special teams and no Frank Gore and they still needed a last second hail mary to win. I like our chances... :D

[DBSNewbie]

...well was looking at maybe doing something small in the basement bathroom so you dont miss the nfl action while taking a "break", wouldnt need sound for that..

A PSP hooked up to a Sony Location Free base station is perfect for taking "breaks". (Has sound, too)

http://www.dbstalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15538&d=1220832693

[chevyguy559]

Modest? Perhaps. Tasteful, definitely. (But why didn't they beat Da Vikings!) :)

Cheers,
Tom

Thanks! And in my pic, the area on the floor to the right of the far right laptop......that's where I was after that catch on Sunday :(:(

I like our chances... :D

Agreed, I'm really excited about this season :D

[TBlazer07]

Here is my setup (The HR.0000001-.00001 is behind the TV):

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/6454/10147884.jpg

[mishawaka]

great setups.

and my friends mock me for having 3 TVs in the basement :lol:

[bb37]

Here is my setup (The HR.0000001-.00001 is behind the TV):
At least you have your beer and cigarettes!

My set-up is not worthy. Only a Sanyo 52" LCD (won it as door prize at a car show) and a Sony 40" LCD. On those rare weekend when the Colts play on a Sunday afternoon, I have that game OTA on the 52 and Game Mix or Red Zone on the 40.

[spartanstew]

Was waiting for Sunday to post my pic, since thats the only day the channel is active. I have a ~208" screen that gives me about ~40" per game on the game mix channel. These mix channels are awesome for big screens as you can easily control the audio and easily make the game you want large.
19793

That's my preference too. I've certainly got the room for multiple TV's, but just don't like it. I'd much rather have a large screen (mine's 126") for mix channels (or DLB) with the ability to change to the full picture when I want. Once you watch sports on a +100" screen, it's hard to watch it on anything smaller. I have a 65" in the living room and it's hard to watch on that sometimes, because the players aren't life-sized.

[JACKIEGAGA]

OMG! Tom

I didn't know you were a Packer fan :lol:

[Boston_bill]

The Packer carpet is just wrong. ;)

Great room and my girlfriend makes fun of me for going from the computer to the TV all day Sunday and its only one TV a32" sanyo but its good for our small room.

[Ken S]

Caught this article and thought it might be of interest here.
BTW, I think we now know why are DirecTV rates are so high :)

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=160920

The Mad Den...

http://readingeagle.com/REnetImages/2009/10/11/6788017/Article_6797057.jpg

[EightiesDude]

Here is the Beagle Pit

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43480232@N04/4002213139/

[Scott Kocourek]

Tom,

Wouldn't it be cheaper to move to Wisconsin?:)

[Tom Robertson]

Tom,

Wouldn't it be cheaper to move to Wisconsin?:)

And move away from 5 grandtibbers and 3 great grandtibbers (plus one in the oven)? Are you mad? :)

(yes, I tried to get them all to move to Wisconsin; didn't happen.)

[calidelphia]

LOL. My wife actually encourages this kind of stuff, although I only have one main TV. I've got Bears stuff all over. When a Red Wings game is on she hauls out all the Red Wings gear to cover up my Bears stuff.

Pays to marry a gal that is a sports fan.

Don't even ask when the Bears play the Eagles (wife grew up in Philly). :eek2:

And She's a Red Wings fan??? Shame on her.:D

[bonscott87]

And She's a Red Wings fan??? Shame on her.:D

LOL.

Well, she didn't know what hockey was until she moved to Michigan. :D

[brroland19]

Our setup just before gametime. 2 DVRs and 1 OTA.....1-42" Vizio, 1-32" Vizio, 1-32" Westinghouse

[Tom Robertson]

And a laptop properly browsing DBStalk.com :)