vxds11 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 While slowly completing this project I jumped over to another fun adventure in configuring a new HTPC. Here's a web shot of this beaut with a parts list. This one is going to be an ongoing one so definitely no rush on this one.....Any suggestions on configurations would be great! J.River, Mediaportal, REW, SL....etc. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8qCTTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaeel Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 That is one badass looking HTPC! My brother's is just a plain looking receiver but that is one nice case. Wouldn't mind that in a room Dom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ll3d00d Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 While slowly completing this project I jumped over to another fun adventure in configuring a new HTPC. Here's a web shot of this beaut with a parts list. This one is going to be an ongoing one so definitely no rush on this one.....Any suggestions on configurations would be great! J.River, Mediaportal, REW, SL....etc.It is a nice beefy machine for sure. Do you need all that power though? Upscaling to 4k? Gaming? Streaming to other clients? I don't think you can beat jriver for pq/sq though. Madvr for pq and audiolense/acourate for sq is a killer combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 All of the above. I know the i7-4790k has a decent TDP, but moderate overclocking and other multi-tasking while being objectively silent is tough. That's why i picked that PSU. MadVR is still the pq king!? I messed with that like 10 years ago! Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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3ll3d00d Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Still under heavy development too a 3dlut makes a massive difference with my pj and dispcalgui/argyllcms makes that a pretty easy thing to create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Yeah, it's nice to see the options for digital video bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 So back to building......(1 year later). I tested out the Duratex Spray Grade/Sponge roller method, and I'm more than happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 It's actually pretty smooth. Way less texture from about a foot away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemX Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Bah, can't see the pics on the locked-down work computer, dammit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Bah, can't see the pics on the locked-down work computer, dammit... Damn, you would love this stuff if were cost effective shipping it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Uh Oh....... Gratuitous movie poster teaser shot of the build..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Grill construction: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 My favorite "Origami" fold to neaten up the corners: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted December 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Waiting on Acry-Tech to send another gallon of Duratex, which probably won't be here until the New Year, but happy so far. *Warning on Duratex application*: I tried to use a foam roller with the spray-grade. DO NOT go that route, you will regret it. Here is The spray-grade applied with a foam brush, smooth and dries like plastic, which was intended for the inside baffle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWCgrad Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 Looking good...you should add a port so it's a real sub though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mlah384 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Uh Oh....... Gratuitous movie poster teaser shot of the build..... What fabric/material is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 What fabric/material is that? Black perforated marine fabric, and it's a pain to work with. Beautiful stuff though. Titebond III has too long an open time for it, so any of the lesser glues may be better to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemX Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Damn, you would love this stuff if were cost effective shipping it to you. Finally got onto a different computer - looking good! Love those grills, they look smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Ok guys, since I'm close to completing this, I'm in need of some constructive criticism regarding power. I have a brand new inuke 6Kdsp sitting here and seriously considering putting it on ebay and going with a fp10kq. Hopefully someone will jump in and give some pros & cons. We have 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits JUST for amps with nothing else sharing them. The wife and I had a conversation about it today and she believes the inuke may not live up to my expectations since she knows me more than I do. She knows I put a lot of time (what little time I had, a year) and effort into this project, and knows I'll be kicking rocks if something doesn't go right. With our budget, it's: 1) Keep inuke, get another and a Dash-V 2) Get fp10kq and a minidsp. 3) A-K5R and a Dash-V One member suggested a pair of Gen 2 Crowns bridged, but don't know much about those, to be honest, I don't know how they'll perform with a pair of DO 18's let alone DO 18's and a pair of DO 12's. Cloners and minidsp just seem like the way to go for some reason. I just hope you guys point me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaeel Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Uhhh number 3 Dom. Yah definitely number 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgage Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Only issue I have with the clones is the lack of a UL listing. If anything ever happened, insurance would likely try to get out of paying. Out of those options, and even though I haven't worked with Bosso's amps, I'd go with option 3. Then again, are those SI HT18 subs? Those would likely pair up pretty well with the iNukes and a Dash-V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vxds11 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Uhhh number 3 Dom. Yah definitely number 3. Ha I knew A-block would have the right answer right away One caveat to that is how the convo started with the misses. She asked, "Why do we need 8 subwoofers again?" My witty come back was, "At least they're not ALL 18's". I'm still trying to figure out how to signal shape all of them at once, and would the A-K5R be enough for 8 subs pounding away. That's my dilemma. Only issue I have with the clones is the lack of a UL listing. If anything ever happened, insurance would likely try to get out of paying. Out of those options, and even though I haven't worked with Bosso's amps, I'd go with option 3. Then again, are those SI HT18 subs? Those would likely pair up pretty well with the iNukes and a Dash-V. Dave! Sure a 6Kdsp paired with a Dash-V maybe ok for 4 18's, but there's no guarantee I'll see the kind of response I want due to the lack of power. I'm just thinking I won't have the headroom I need. (Can you tell I don't want to hear a "I told u so" from the better half). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgage Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Dave! Sure a 6Kdsp paired with a Dash-V maybe ok for 4 18's, but there's no guarantee I'll see the kind of response I want due to the lack of power. I'm just thinking I won't have the headroom I need. (Can you tell I don't want to hear a "I told u so" from the better half). I'm pretty sure there's only one way to do something once, the (no-holds barred) right way. I always say go with your gut and do it with gusto. So my choice of those would be option 3. And I went back and perused the thread but wasn't really sure how many of what you were trying to run and integrate. Are the 12s for midbass duty? Why not JBL 2226H 15" midbass drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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