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  1. Khaled_H

    Pioneer Service Question

    Hi, I know this one is an old thread, but just found it through searching. I have the exact problem on my three year old PRO610. The picture washes out with what appears to be increasing brightness on its own, and then flashes back to normal. Ramone, did you ever get your TV fixed? Also...
  2. Khaled_H

    DV-45A Sub level question

    Hi, I have a question regarding using 45A with 950. As I gathered from Lewis' post, you can use CH Trim to adjust the levels for the sub. Does this adjustment stays for all inputs? In other words, when I switch from 6CH analog input to COAX for DD/DTS decoding in 950 it will be affected by...
  3. Khaled_H

    HELP: Outlaw PCA cables- Can't get them out

    Hi, Ok, I tried and tried but I can't get the cable out from the pre-amps input jacks. I am using Outlaw 950 pre-amp and have the outlaw interconnect to the CD-in locked-in. I needed to connect a new component to the input. Attempting to take the interconnect out from my CD player, ended up...
  4. Khaled_H

    Confused, which DVD player?

    AaronJB, Thanks for your in-depth review of 963. Based on your feedback, it seems you are pretty happy with the audio/video perofrmance. I don't know how much the "allways on" angle icon will bother me. In general I do not like anything (subtitle or other onscreen info) when viewing movies...
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    Confused, which DVD player?

    Hi, With all the advancements in DVD technology with regard to Audio/Video over the last few years, I finally got the upgrade bug/itch to replace my Tosh 3109. I have been reading all the relevent threads to see what is available that meets my needs (or wish list), and I am confused. Just to...
  6. Khaled_H

    Sony EP9ES/CHIRO C-800/NHT AC-1

    Sony SDP-EP9ES Digital Pre-amp/Processor: Sony’s Highly regarded all digital Pre-amp with Dolby Digital Processing (Along with tons of other Sony’s ambiance mode). Key features include: variable bass management for front/center/surround, analog 5.1 bypass, three band equalizer for each channel...
  7. Khaled_H

    Entry level Bookshelf speakers for newbie?

    Also look into NHT 1.5, Soundcity selling them for ~$267 (shipped).
  8. Khaled_H

    What Speakers Do You Own?

    Fronts: NHT 2.9 Center NHT Audiocenter-2 Rear: NHT 1.5 Sub: SV 20-39CS
  9. Khaled_H

    Another newbie ready for Dishnetwrok

    Hi, I am finally planning to subscribe to dishnetwork. Recently I bought Pioneer Elite 610PRO HD-ready TV and can't take the poor quality of reception I am getting for local AT&T Cable service. However, I have several questions before I take the plunge: 1) I will need atleast two TV...
  10. Khaled_H

    Home Builders who need HT Design help

    Randy, You bring up a good point. We were looking for a house last year here in the bay area. One of my criteria was to have the family room layout suitable for HT setup. We must have looked at about 15-20 different models and about 90% of them have what they call media Niche, where you can...
  11. Khaled_H

    Stand for NHT 1.5 used as surround?

    Dmitry, I totally agree that I need to play with the height to find out what works best for me. I did drop by Laserland yesterday, and saw some studio tech that looked pretty good. Howard, I would be interested in the custom stands that you mentioned. I will drop a line to get more info...
  12. Khaled_H

    Stand for NHT 1.5 used as surround?

    Dmitry, Thanks for the pointer. I will check out Laseland. Actually I bought them online from 6th Avenue. They had a deal that was too good to pass. Are you using VS2a as surround? Is 30" is tall enough to use them as surround. I heard that you need to have surround at least 1-2' about...
  13. Khaled_H

    Stand for NHT 1.5 used as surround?

    Hi, I just bought a pair of NHT 1.5 to use as surround to match my fronts NHT 2.9. I have been using a pair of paradigm Atoms as surround before. I currently have 5.1 setup with the surrounds on the side on a pair of adjustable stands. Now the adjustable stands I am using are made by...
  14. Khaled_H

    Ok, what pair of speakers to get?

    Also, check out NHT 1.5 on sale at 6th Ave electronics for $275/pair. -Khaled
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