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Hi Guys, Long time since I've been here - haven't had the room for a theater system for a while, but that's all about to change! My SO and I are building a new house, with a nice big basement, and I want to make sure that we're properly setup for a man-cave/theater. At present the...

In the process of building a new house, and have set a room aside in the basement for my Atmos Theater, which I'm about to start planning. Being a big Denon fan, this would be a great centerpiece!

Hi All, I've had this speaker setup for a few years - it's perfectly adequate for my small apartment. I've recently moved, and need a second set of speaker stands for them, but of course, they're now discontinued and rarely seem to come up on sites like eBay. I see that the newer e305...

Hi All, Used to lurk here an awful lot, back when I bought my first (and only) HT setup about 8 years ago. Have now moved countries, so starting from (almost) scratch. Here's what I have at the moment: - Phillips 32" 16x9 LCD SDTV (not sure of model - has Component, SCART, VGA and RCA...

Hi All, Just a quick update. Went ahead with this purchase (as is), and have teamed it up with a Philips 32" LCD. Have got Linux running, but not had time to get the MythTV installation going. So far it's great for Web Browsing! Will update again with news as I go. Cheers, Sam

This info is fantastic Chris. I'm looking seriously into the HTPC idea for the first time, and information from experienced builders is invaluable. I've been in IT for a while now, and am certainly not afraid of building/tuning/tweaking a PC, but when it comes to component suitability for...

Hi Neil, For the sound side of things: have you tried enabling the Windows Sound Service? Check this page: http://www.petri.co.il/enable_sound_in_windows_2003.htm Are you getting an error message? Anything in the device manager? Cheers, Sam

Just a quick one to fill you all in on the WRT54G (I know, a bit OT). I fit into the 'way more geekiness' category that Ted mentioned. I recently bought a WRT54G and think it's a great little router. Probably the best part about it is that Linksys chose to develop the firmware using GPL code...

Thanks for the feedback guys. Still going tho. Firstly Carl - Thanks for your thoughts, but in this case, 'smaller' is definitely required. My current Polk speakers are about 4 and a half feet tall and the receiver and DVD are pretty big too. The 'apartment' I'm going to is a bedroom +...

ChrisWiggles - fair call. My budget is 'as yet undetermined'. Really been out of the market for a while now, and don't know what the deals are like. I guess we'll keep it 'reasonable' and set a high water mark of $1000 USD for sh!ts and giggles. When it comes to listening - pretty much...

Hey Guys & Gals, Been an awfully long time. Had my little Yamaha 795a & Polk Audio speaker set up running for a few years now, but now I have to move house. Kinda. I'm moving FROM a house into a VERY small apartment. Want to make the most of the space, seeings I won't have any. Definitely...

I'm very interested in the responses here too Alex. You've saved me from posting a new thread. I have a Toshiba SD-1200 that's starting to play up, so I'm looking to upgrade. I know Toshiba are still making some good stuff. I'm after a progressive scan player, preferably with a (much)...

I must say I am VERY disappointed in Warner's decision to release P&S 4:3 ONLY in Australia (R4). Imagine the surprise when my pre-order arrived and I noticed (after opening and ruining any chance of return) that it was "Modified to fit your tlevision" Not Happy People. Again Warner Bros...

I have seen some posts about using a PC within a HT, and am wondering who, what, when, why etc?? I know alot of people use a HTPC for watching movies and this is not something I want to do, but what about the tweak/processing side? Do people use them for processing signals and so on or am I...

Always been very good IMHO. I have always used Dell @ Home, and being a Systems Administrator at a few companies, decided to use them @ work too. I get the chance to test a lot of systems when we upgrade - we are big enough to ask for demo machines on 1 month trial. I find that DELL always...

Nevermind. Searching the web I found some old details from Compaq. Fixed focal lens, SVGA only... not such a great deal.

I have an opportunity to pick up one of two Compaq projectors, either an MP1600 or MP1410, very cheaply (approx 1/3 retail). Both are DLP data/video. They are both second hand, and obviously there are the "buying second hand from someone you don't know" issues. We use the MP2800 at work for...

I have the RX-V795a, which was the 800s predecessor I believe, and have been stoked with it since day 1. It was my first venture into HT, and has done everything I ever needed (although the remote doesn't have ALL the codes I want in it). It is a fantastic entry level receiver with power to...

Thanks for the replies guys, some really useful info there. In terms of budget, I'm not really sure. I'm living in a VERY isolated mining town, & have been for the last 12 months, so I've saved a heap of cash. I don't really want to blow it all on an amp, but maybe a whole new system...:D...

I currently have a Yamaha receiver (795a) which doesn't have pre-outs (I don't think...) I am looking to upgrade to a Pre-Pro system, and like the Rotel 1095. I have also heard some great things about this amp on HTF. My Questions: 1. Are there other amps in the same league for a similar...

I currently have a Toshiba DVD player (SD1200 I think). I bought it about 12 months ago, after my first DVD player which was a JVC that I had for about 18 months before that. I know that there is a layer change, and we all cringe when it happens, but which machines are best at minimising the...

Hey all, Wondering if anyone out there has any ideas.. My current setup involves a Yamaha RX-V795a running all sources for switching, including DVD, VCR, CD, PS2. I know that it is normal for DVD to be much quieter than VCR or CD etc, and I accept that, but I do wonder if there is such a...

Allen, I too have the CS400i, and am running it with the RT 800i as front L/R and the RT 600 as Rear L/R. All in all quite a nice sound for the price. I have read some reviews about them being "murky" etc, but on a nice bright Yamaha RX-V795a they sound fine. I also auditioned the B&W...

OK thanks guys. So then you could take that as far as you want and use (for 5.1) 1 stereo amp for the front L/R, a mono for the Center, and another stereo for the rear and an active sub? Or further, 1 mono amp per speaker for 5/6/7.1? I think I'm getting this now. I have been thinking about...

Guys (and, of course, Girls), I think the question says it all. I've heard how much better it is, but I don't know why. I'm sure that if I knew what it was I would be a lot closer to understanding. I do know (or at least think I know) that it involves using separate components, but I...

Anyone know/use any DVD movie collection software? I am finally at the stage where I am scared of buying when at the shops in case I buy one I already own. Memory is lacking these days. (Some say this is caused by drinking too much too often when younger, but I say this is a vicious...

Just quickly, as most have stated, the latest versions of most CD-R software will these days automatically convert an MP3 to CD Audio. The two most popular are Adaptec's EZ CD and Nero. With both of these you simply drag the MP3 file to the blank image (after selecting an Audio disc) and then...

There is one major difference. Inspiron is a "Desktop Replacement" which means it has all the features of a PC like both a floppy & cd/DVD and often a bigger screen, but this also means it is quite a bit heavier. Lattitude is a "Maximum Mobility" notebook. Much lighter, at the expense of...

I will have to add my $0.02 here. I owned both and there are valid points mentioned by all. I found that DKR is better for longevity, esp in the single player mode, however I found the gameplay to be far more exciting in MK, especially in 2-4 player modes. I couldn't count the number of times...

Thanks for the advice guys, didn't realise (realize for you Americans) that the CRTs were so big. Given space considerations, I think LCP/DLP will be the ony option. When I say 'tiny' flat, i mean really small. Viewing distance is only 10 feet from eye to screen, but as there is no room for a...