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  1. Greg_R

    Improve your streaming audio: win an Arcam airDAC!

    I'll use this to stream music off my ipad to my home theater.
  2. Greg_R

    Advise on buying a new road bike, Specialized Roubaix

    I carry a pump, some basic tools, cash, ID, a spare tube & patches. Consider carefully if the expense for a lighter (carbon, etc.) bike is worth it. A heavier bike will only hurt you during acceleration and climbing. Look at the overall weight... a few lbs is not going to make a huge...
  3. Greg_R

    Home Theater Forum 2.0 Has Arrived!

    Well, I use adblock to eliminate the ads. One complaint I do have is the lack of Right-Click functionality when in the 'reply' window. Firefox allows you to right click on a word to correct the spelling. With the new forum, a copy-cut-paste pop up is used. Does anyone actually use a mouse...
  4. Greg_R

    Looking for first dog - Help with forums

    I would talk to a local Doberman rescue organization. They will know who the responsible breeders are in the area. Also, you can consider picking up one of the rescue dogs. The rescue org will have already evaluated the dogs temperament (i.e. good around kids, other pets, etc.). My wife and...
  5. Greg_R

    Another Addicting Game

    Try PixelJunk Monsters on the PS3... it's essentially the same game but with more features. The game is a download, not a disc purchase.
  6. Greg_R

    New to the game.

    BTW, those TST speakers look cheap. I was able to buy a set of quality Polk floorstanders for $300 used from Magnolia HiFi when they were liquidating that line. In other words, there are better products at better prices out there. For $200, you can get a pair of SVS SBS-01 mains and then...
  7. Greg_R

    New to the game.

    I'm confused, you say you have $500 for a TV and then start talking about speaker systems. Let's assume you have $500 to spend on audio. Do you have a receiver? If not, look through Craigslist or other classifieds and get a used Denon, Pioneer, or Onkyo receiver (should be $100 or less). For...
  8. Greg_R

    The best subwoofer

    It should be noted that ported subs can maintain higher SPLs at lower frequencies until a certain point where they sharply roll-off. A similar sealed sub will lack some of the output but will have a more gradual roll off, allowing it to play lower frequencies. Certain subs (like the SVS...
  9. Greg_R

    HELP!!!!!!!! need help with this

    What don't you like about your current system? What are hoping to get out of the new system? B&W and Rotel products are starting to get into the higher end equipment (in terms of name brand). IMO, an Onkyo or Denon receiver would do just as good a job as the Rotel (not sure what you can buy...
  10. Greg_R

    PS3 or XBox 360

    A lot of those bluray drive problems ended up being dirty lenses (which you can clean yourself). IMO, the Xbox is a game system. The PS3 is an entertainment hub (which plays movies, games, etc.). If you want all the latest great games then stick with the Xbox platform (despite it's ring-of-death...
  11. Greg_R

    Do you have a favorite writing instrument?

    I have a few fixpencils laying around that I really like using. These are "lead holders" and operate a little differently than a mechanical pencil. The one I have is metal and virtually indestructible.
  12. Greg_R

    ESPN -- Stop Being So "Hip"!

    Completely and totally agree. I used to watch MNF every week (even when Dennis Miller was on) and had to stop... I could not stand hearing Tony blather on about things he knew nothing about. I really wish Ron J. would have completely shot him down a few times each game, that would have at least...
  13. Greg_R

    Sennheiser HD580 headphones

    What specific problems are you having? "Does not do justice" is kind of vague. The Bithead amp should be more than capable of driving the HD580s (in terms of power). Are you sure that your computer settings are correct? If you are just looking for an upgrade, do you still want an all in one...
  14. Greg_R

    *** Official UP Discussion Thread

    Agreed. I think having zero humans (except old video) in the movie could have made a better film but IMO that direction would kill the family aspect of the movie.
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    *** Official UP Discussion Thread

    Did anyone else feel that the Carl&Ellie segment was overly manipulative (emotionally)? I think they hit every possible button except having a pet dog get run over by the bulldozer. I enjoyed the movie but have started to worry about Pixar's direction. During the past two movies, they seem to...
  16. Greg_R

    Receiver with Assignable Speaker Terminals

    The outputs for some higher end pre-pros are assignable but I don't believe that they are _dynamically_ assignable (i.e. swapping between various listening modes).
  17. Greg_R

    Need help upgrading monitor and tuner

    Frankly, I would focus on upgrading your speakers (or subwoofer) before getting a HDMI capable receiver. Consider a system where the video is run into your new TV and the audio (ideally optical connections) are run into the old receiver. You would only be missing out on the lossless multichannel...
  18. Greg_R

    Simple PS3 Home Theater Question

    Since your are using a 2.1 system, basic stereo from the PS3 will work. Run the component video into your TV and the stereo audio into your HTiB.
  19. Greg_R

    Playing Guitar Hero - does adding a receiver add lag?

    ... and yes, it does add noticeable lag. You will need to recalibrate the game.
  20. Greg_R

    Garage Sale Help

    Post the sale on Craigslist, post large signs with "Yard Sale ->" around the neighborhood, and be ready to deal. Everything you don't sell can be donated. Be sure to keep an accurate record of the donations, you can write everything off at tax time.
  21. Greg_R

    So You Think You Can Dance: Season 5

    They also talked about sharing the same bed growing up. You may want to keep that to yourselves when entering the dating world guys...
  22. Greg_R

    Split Screen picture?

    So what happens when you play with the image (phase) adjustment controls on your 4805? If the amount of adjustment is small then this _may_ fix the problem. Also, have you tried any other DVI input with this PJ? If the PJ DVI works then I would contact Dish and get a replacement receiver (or...
  23. Greg_R

    Letters "BF" on wall plate - what does it mean?

    My guess is "Broadcast Feed" which would be an antenna for local stations and radio.
  24. Greg_R

    Game format suggestion needed...

    Before making a purchase, be sure to analyze ALL the costs of a system. How many controllers will you end up buying and what do they cost? How expensive is online gaming (and will you use it)? What games are available and are they enjoyable? I have a PS3 and enjoy it (along with FREE online...
  25. Greg_R

    Audio Problems

    What on screen menu, the receiver or bluray player? In the Pioneer you'll want to set the audio output to the option that has 'LPCM' (not 'bitstream'). LPCM will cause the player to decode the format and send the audio to the receiver. Bitstream would send the encoded stream to the receiver...
  26. Greg_R

    Projectors Room Size, LCD Plasma oh migh!

    I'm assuming that the 16.5' is the length of the room, not the width? You will want to read up on "throw distance" which is a term describing how far back from the screen the LENS of the PJ needs to be placed in order to fill a screen of a certain size. Note that I said lens because there is a...
  27. Greg_R

    Split Screen picture?

    This sounds like you have a severe problem with the phase of your image. What happens when you play with the image position controls in the 4805 (left / right)? Does the same problem occur if you use an analog cable between the Dish and PJ?
  28. Greg_R

    Need help finding microwave oven hood extension

    Be sure to check your local code. There may be a restriction as to how close the front of the microwave can be from the front plane of the stove. There has to be a reason that these are not sold.
  29. Greg_R

    an observation about chrysler

    Poorly designed cars with quality issues = failure. BTW, the challenger was one slight ray of sunshine for Chrysler, they relied far too much on larger vehicle sales.
  30. Greg_R

    How to determine if its a good receiver ???

    You first need to identify the features that you will require, the features that would be nice to have, and the features that you will NOT use. From that, you can narrow things down to a price and model range. Go out and demo the receivers and play around with the functions (how easy is it to...
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