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  1. ShanonS

    Connecting my HTIB Samsung HT-D4500

    If the remote worked to change the input, then that should have worked. I would think either the output is not enabled, or the cable is bad. Do you have some other source to check the cable? Like an old DVD player or something? You could connect it and try playing a DVD and see if you get any...
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    Connecting my HTIB Samsung HT-D4500

    Did you get the instruction manual with the system? From the manual, it says to connect an optical cable directly from the digital out on the satellite receiver to the Digital Audio In Optical connection on the back of the Samsung. Then you have to use the Function button (it looks like you have...
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    Receiver to go with Axiom M80, VP150 and QS8

    Uhmmmmm, who has the problem with math? You posted on 9/26, then 14 hrs later posted that you didn't want us to help anymore and were going somewhere else...think David's math is pretty good, bye now.
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    Super 8 (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Pre-Order $19.99 (with coupon code)

    Thanks, placed my order for Super 8 and Conan to get SSS.
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    What is going on with my HT?

    That's funny, we've only been in this house about 3 years and we've had a couple of ghostly events (nothing close to this) so the thought briefly crossed my tired mind as I was doggedly trying to go to sleep that night... if it wasn't for the xbox still being dead and all of my gear still being...
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    What is going on with my HT?

    The strangest thing happened Saturday night. It started Saturday afternoon. We had friends over and our sons were upstairs in the media room playing Xbox. They decided to leave and went up to check out my gear before they left. We were watching the kids play Halo and the Xbox froze up, not a...
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    Blu-ray Review Fast Five Blu-ray Review - Recommended

    As many others, I have curbed my purchasing as of late, so I would love a free copy...
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    Blu-ray Review The Lion King 3D: Diamond Edition Blu-ray Review

    Would love to add this to my 3D collection.
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    HTF Poll: How do you have your surround system configured? Vote and you could win a $50 Amazon gift

    7.1 with 2 rear/back. It's kind of overkill in the room we have it in now, but both of our previous homes were custom built with much larger media rooms. You don't really get the full effect of the 7.1 unless there is good separation between the side and back in my humble opinion, but I have...
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    HTF Contest: Win a copy of How I Won the War on DVD

    Never heard of it, sounds very interesting.
  11. ShanonS

    Is the Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 5 the best speaker made today?

    Won't this thread ever die... Is there not a way to block new members from posting to any thread older than a year for some probationary period?
  12. ShanonS

    Need help with Surround Sound connections please!!

    I hate to tell you this, but the blu-ray player that you bought is just that, it plays blu-rays and DVD's, it is not a complete home theater package that acts as a receiver and DVD player. You will need a receiver, or need to somehow route sound back through your old system to be able to get...
  13. ShanonS

    TCFHE Press Release: Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Blu-ray)

    I'll definitely come back here when it comes time to place my order. Sorry to join the minority, but I also enjoyed all 6 films. I didn't say I liked them all equally, but I didn't even like the first three equally...
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    Denon avr-3311ci vs Onkyo tr-nx1008 vs Yamaha rx-a2000

    I've had receivers from Denon, Onkyo and even a B&K. I do also have a Yamaha 4 chanel amp that powers my outdoor speakers, although I've never owned one of their receivers. My current receiver is an Onkyo 876. I was in the same dilemma as you a couple years ago. After doing a lot of reading...
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    Moon [BluRay] for $8.99 and Gattaca & Fifthe Element Pack [BluRay] for $12.49

    Today, there is a Fifth Element Blu-ray that says it is th remastered version for $8.99. Moon was a very interesting film, my wife and I both enjoyed it a lot.
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    Help deciding on Mitsubishi DLP RPTV

    I believe it's somewhere around 5,000 hours, IIRC. They're down to $99 bucks now, direct from Mits, and I understand it's a very easy swap, so that's not much of a concern anymore.
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    Help deciding on Mitsubishi DLP RPTV

    Thanks Gregg, I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a new 65838 on Saturday. Amazon was running some unbelievable prices over the weekend on that model. Amazon actually pulled their price back up by the time I had decided, but two of their vendors that had good feedback still had that price...
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    Help deciding on Mitsubishi DLP RPTV

    Our 10 yr old Mits 55" RPTV is starting to have problems with the red convergence. I know at 10 yrs old, it's really not worth getting it fixed because something else is probably just waiting to go out. Our money situation isn't quite as good as it was when we dropped $2,500 on it and had it...
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    In Too Deep ?

    Yep, I auctioned my Acoustimass system, and even though they had some wear on the cloth that covers the grills, I still got 60% or more of what I paid for them years earlier. I would second that suggestion. You should be able to get close to enough to buy the new speakers, but you may have to...
  20. ShanonS

    Please Help Me Choose A Reciever

    I take it you mean the TX-SR706 from Onkyo. If so that would be my suggestion, even though it is last years model, I would prefer it for the Audyssey sound processing. Yes, I believe you can run a zone 2 from this receiver and still run the 7.1. I'll try to verify that later for you.
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    I've got two A/V girls lined up: Who do I take to the PROM?!?!?

    None of the above. Onkyo or Denon would be my choice just for the Audyssey processing. That's just my opinion. I'm sure there are others who would disagree, but I've owned both and they were great and I would not look at any receiver that did not have Ausyssey at least at this point in time.
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    Needing opinion on a new receiver...

    Looks like you have a good selection there. Personally, I prefer Onkyo and Denon. It's really not a fair comparison without engaging the various processing and room correction available on each receiver. Maybe I'm wrong, but I kinda doubt that the Magnolia guys took the time to go through the...
  23. ShanonS

    New Theater Equipment start list - advice/comments

    I would second looking at some of the internet direct subs. I would also recommend also looking at either Onkyo or Denon receivers over the Yamaha. The biggest difference would be the Audyssey sound processing. You can find a lot of information about it by doing a search.
  24. ShanonS

    In-wall systems?!?!!?

    You don't really need floor-standing speakers for surrounds, in fact, as long as you have a dedicated sub, you don't really need them for any of your speakers. Good "bookshelf" speakers will cover the audio spectrum above what the subwoofer can reproduce. If you like to listen to a lot of...
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    In-wall systems?!?!!?

    You can use smaller speakers and mount them on the walls instead of using in-wall speakers. They tend to sound much better than in-walls, and as mentioned, they are easier to relocate, and to take with you if you move. It would also be very hard to timber-match an in-wall speaker to the rest...
  26. ShanonS

    Need 7.1 receiver for Fluance speakers

    Make sure you are getting the Denon from an authorized dealer also. It would be worth waiting a little longer and paying a bit more to ensure you get the warranty. I would also agree with choosing the Denon out of the two options.
  27. ShanonS

    Noob pre wired surround sound help

    If you really want the best sound, you won't want to use the positions high up for the main speakers.
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    basement Home Theatre in need of the right

    Never heard of Gale, so I would be leery. The energy system is a great suggestion. I've seen them going from time to time for very good prices. Amazon occasionally has great prices on the Take 5 classic with a sub. You can get much better subs, but for the prices I've seen on some of the...
  29. ShanonS

    Denon 845-No Sound: 3 New Reciever Ideas

    Another vote for the Onkyo. I have the 876 and love it. I can't imagine that it wouldn't be able to drive your speakers as loud as you could possibly want unless your HT is in an outdoor arena. I've owned Denon and B&K in the past, and this more than stacks up to both. I have a Yamaha two...
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