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  1. Jonathan_M

    RPTV Shopping Help

    Upgrade-itis has now possessed me and I would now like to replace my 36" direct-view Toshiba with a 16:9 HD RPTV of some sort. I've been over to the other "Spot" to read comments in the Manufacturer's sections, but it's hard to get a good opinion on the different brands I'm considering as...
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    Home Alarm Systems

    I hope this isn't off topic, but I think this forum fits the best. With all the valuable HT equipment I have around my house not to mention my computer equipment, I think it's time to get a security system installed. Any suggestions or experiences you could share with me would be greatly...
  3. Jonathan_M

    Where to buy DISH 500 cover?

    Has anyone bought a fabric cover for their DISH 500 dish and LBN? I was interested in getting one and wanted to know what to get or what to steer clear of. Thanks! -Jonathan ------------------ "We're hosed. We lost the remote."
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    Rear Channel Speakers - Dipole or Direct?

    I'm getting ready to add a pair of rear channel speakers to my system to move to a 7.1 configuration. Currently, I have Polk RT55i's for my mains, a CS400i for my center, f/x500i's for my side surrounds (dipoles) and a Velodyne VA-1250X sub. My room is rectangular, 11 X 25 with the TV and mains...
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    Rear surround channel(s): Big difference?

    Now that I've had time to tweak and enjoy my 5.1 setup, I was toying with the idea of adding another amp to my system to power a pair of rear surrounds for a complete THX or DTS-ES system. (I have a Pioneer Elite VSX-39TX that requires an external amp if you decide to use the rear surround...
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    Fuesbox/meter mounted surge supressors

    Has anyone here used one of the fusebox or utility meter mounted surge supressors? If so, do you have any manufacturer/model suggestions? I am in the process of having an electrician re-wire some of my outlets (for my HT as well as my computer room) and could have one of these units installed as...
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