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I caught the front projection bug a few years back when I walked into a High End HT shop while visiting a friend in Atlanta. Within days I bought an old CRT projector, then an XVGA 1024x768 DLP. I have a BluRay player but still can't project FULL 1080p. I've wanted a 1080p projector since the...

What type of surround mode are you using? How loud are your surrounds adjusted? Some surround modes put some pretty strange sounds in the surround speakers to give a sense of space and if there turned up higher than normal (not calibrated properly) then that may be what your hearing.

Shop, and demo within your budget. It can be very Anti-Inspiring to listen to "GOOD" inexpensive (within your budget) speakers, after listening to "GREAT" (definitely NOT in your budget ) $10,000 Martin Logan's at a speciality store. If you don't want to spend beyond your budget, don't shop...

Your idea sounds like it will work, but as Jeff said it isn't really necessary. Just put your surrounds on the wall about 3' above ear level. You want a difuse soundfield with the surrounds, so angling them toward your listening position MAY not be best (it will depend on your speakers).

I'd actually like to see pics of your current setup (brings back memories).

A little pricier than the $30 Toslink card at Best Buy, but the M-Audio card should work nicely. Thanks

I'm looking for a 5.1 (or better) sound card to add to my pc that can be connected to my home audio system for use with DTS and DD soundtracks. Most of the cards I've seen only have outputs for computer speaker systems. I have seen a few with Toslink optical connections but none with Coax...

Sell the Bose on Ebay and buy a better speaker system. Because Bose is so over priced, you'll probably still come out saving money.

I've been using a Sharp XR-10X for about a month now. I moved from a Sony 1031Q CRT PJ. I looked at 4805 and the H31 and preferred the Sharp, mostly because of the added resolution (NO noticable SDE from 1.5) and low fan noise (VERY quiet). The Sharp has a squeeze mode for 16:9 (which I use on a...

I have a Yamaha RX-V2500 on the way. It is 7.1 and my old receiver (also a Yamaha) is 6.1. I won't be getting an extra speaker any time soon and want to know the best way to hook the new receiver up for 6.1. Should I combine both rears with a splitter, use only one side or something else? I...

I did something similar to my RPTV. Click my HT link to see pics.

I did something similar to my RPTV. Click my HT link to see pics.

Yes! It is TOO distracting. I have experienced it at a friends theater (he finally took the neon out).

Neon light is always distracting. It's designed to catch your attention.

The Velcro is attached (I used hot glue) to the bottom of the case, right next to the slot and to the top edge of the mask (it hangs freely) . Make sure to use the soft side of the Velcro on the screen or it will grab the felt on the bottom bar when rolled up. I too was concerned about...

Masking took me a couple of hours to build. It takes less than 2 minutes to set up.

That's exactly what I do with my pull down screen. Felt is applied to the bottom bar. Screen is pulled down to where bottom bar is at bottom of picture. Foam board covered with felt is attached to top of screen w/Velcro. (I have 3 sizes 4:3, 16:9, 2.35:1 )(works PERFECT for these aspect ratio's...

It's all a matter of perspective. It's what your used to, what you've seen and what you expect. Can you be happy with a LOW QUALITY item? Of course you can! THINK BOSE! They are still considered by MOST people to be HIGH END equipment. A large following is NOT a sign of quality. Satisfying FP...

That's exactly what I did? I use 2 different DVD players (Toshiba & JVC). Pyramid IR repeaters send commands to my equipment in another room. My Pronto is programed with a macro to start my intro on DVD1, a delay to the end of the intro, change input to DVD2 (which is cued up to the begining of...

Provided you don't need to much seating (single row or sectional) I would use the bedroom. Although the size of the other room is better, it would cost quite a bit more to get a satisfying HT experience in that room (window treatments (especially for FP), more powerful audio system and larger...

The room is pretty small but don't rule out front projection (if lighting can be controlled). The advantage would be that later you could move to a larger room and a MUCH larger screen. If not than the Wega's are a good compromise (I personally don't care for the plasma's picture (especially for...

Sounds to me that the DEFAULT audio on the POTC DVD is DD 2.0 (not uncommon). You either need to select 5.1 in the DVD (not the player) menu or with the AUDIO button on the DVD player remote. This happens on some discs even if the player and receiver are set to 5.1 or AUTO detect.

In your situation, if I read your diagram right, I would recommend this: Use "FLAT SPEAKER WIRE" (Monster, since you like that brand) under the carpet from the receiver to the back wall. Terminate at a wall plate behind the couch. Use your 14ga wire from the wall plate to the speakers.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Neil: I've actually thought of using a center channel speaker to help out the rear, I'll give it some more thought. Wes: That's a bunch of speakers in that room. I think that's a little beyond what I had in mind. I am curious though, why did you put...

I think you're wise to buy a GOOD basic system instead of a cheap HTIB (much better in the long run). Speakers are a VERY personal preference item and the Paradigm's are a good brand. In the same league with the Yamaha your looking at (BTW I have a Yamaha), I'de also look at Denon, and Onkyo...

All speakers have a purpose and certain elements are lost if each one does not fulfill that purpose. Having said that, I would say the Center Channel speaker is the MOST important. THIS IS OVERLY SIMPLIFIED!!! 1. The Surround speakers give you that sense of envelopment. 2. The Main L/R...

First, after calibration, your Sub won't NECESSARILY be set to 0. But, if it is, that's where the BEST sound will be. If , by "boring", you mean it won't sound like some cars I've heard with the bass so loud that the parts were vibrating loose, then "YES it will be boring". If the sub is...

I'm going to be redoing the walls in my theater and am considering relocating my surrounds. I have 3 rows of tiered seating (2-3-2). Currently my surrounds (dioles)(6.1) are on the back wall facing forward (with side surrounds near the corners)(alternate Dolby recomended position) and calibrated...