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  1. Jake T

    Cable or Satellite, should I stay or switch?

    I probably will Eric. Will keep the HSI though. 3000 DL beats the hell out of 144 IDSL.
  2. Jake T

    Cable or Satellite, should I stay or switch?

    As a person who has had Sat for 10+ years and just swutched to Cable (Comcast) 2 weeks ago (I did this for HD locals and cheaper HSI price) I can honestly say......GO SAT. The picture is, IMO, far superior than that of cable. I am actually thinking - OMG, I made a huge mistake - I will...
  3. Jake T

    How many STB can you hook up with DirecTV oval dish?

    Thanks Adam, One more question - Which Multiswitch would you recommend for the Phase III dish and I would want it go to at least 8 rooms? Thanks,
  4. Jake T

    How many STB can you hook up with DirecTV oval dish?

    Last week I switched from DirecTV to Comcast digital cable with two HD STB's for my HDTV's. I mainly did this because Comcast had the local channels in HD (and cheaper cable internet price). Those digital channels however, when not in HD, show up as a 4:3 picture (My HDTV's are 4:3) but with...
  5. Jake T

    Any Reason Not to Switch to Comcast Digital Cable/HD?

    I'm switching from Sat to Comcast. I have 6 TV's and I'm tired of paying $5/mo. for every box even basic channels. I too am doing the buyback-not giving them my HD box or 5.1 box though. Out of the 6 I have, I'm giving them a 9 yr. old sony. I'm mostly switching because they offer the...
  6. Jake T

    What color for home theater?

    I think I'm going to go with dark reds. Thanks all.
  7. Jake T

    What color for home theater?

    Thanks for the ideas. GARRETT - when the lights are off and the movie is running, I can't help but notice the off white walls and ceiling. A darker color will minimize this. Which brings me to another question.......Should I paint the ceiling the same color or leave it? Thanks,
  8. Jake T

    Directors Comcast Cable IL or DirecTV?

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  9. Jake T

    What color for home theater?

    Hi, Well, after living in my new home for almost 2 years that came with a home theater room (about 16 x 16 (I know, dimensions are not right)), I have decided to paint it and put in movie posters and what not. My question is..I know that dark colors are best (currently have two shades of...
  10. Jake T

    Comcast buyback program of Directv boxes?

    That's what I figured. That's why I'm only giving them 1 box instead of all 6.
  11. Jake T

    Comcast buyback program of Directv boxes?

    Thanks, But what does a cable company want with Satellite dishes and STB's?
  12. Jake T

    Comcast buyback program of Directv boxes?

    Hi, I'm not sure if this goes here so bear with me. I signed up for Comcast Cable (HSI as well). Anyhow when the installer got there, he told my wife that they have a buyback program where I would get $25 off my bill for 16 months if I give them my old satellite boxes. I said I didn't want to...
  13. Jake T

    Can my Toshiba DST3000 be used if I swith to Digital cable?

    Hi all, I'm thinking of switching to Digital Cable (Comacast in IL), mostly because they have upgraded the cable in my area (FINALLY!!) and I can get that plus cable internet (having both makes cable modem cheaper (SCAM!!). Anyhow, my question is that I am currently using a Toshiba...
  14. Jake T

    Looking for advice on LCD TV

    Hi all. I would like to buy an LCD TV for the bedrrom. We have a "TV" cabinet that closes and it does not go very deep. Therefore, I beleive that an LCD would be my best choice for an upgrade. Right now I have A TV-VCR Combo - 13".. I can fit something 18" high and 27" wide in the...
  15. Jake T

    How to reset the lamp on Sharp XV-ZW99U projector

    Does anyone know how to reset the lamp timer on the Sharp XV-ZW99U LCD projector? I have no manual and it doesn't seem to exist on the web anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
  16. Jake T

    Looking for small speakers to appease the WAF

    Thanks for all the replies. All look them all over when I get the time. Thanks, Again
  17. Jake T

    Looking for small speakers to appease the WAF

    Hi all, I'm looking for a SMALL set of speakers for my family room (NOT BOSE!!!) that will be (WAF) placed 4 feet above the TV. Any Suggestions? I have a dedicated home theater in the house, so all I am looking for is something to reproduce stereo TV and music upstairs. When I watch...
  18. Jake T

    Silver Sensor Antenna

    Found it. If anyone wants to know how it is, let me know.
  19. Jake T

    Silver Sensor Antenna

    Does anyone know where I can get one of these online or in the Chicago area? Thanks in advance for any help.
  20. Jake T

    Best place to but a projector?

    Thanks for your help guys.
  21. Jake T

    Best place to but a projector?

    Just bought a brand spanking new home and the builder included a home theater complete with all the equipment. However, the projector is a Sharpvision XUZW99U and I want to buy a new one that can handle HD. So, where is the best place to buy projectors, and, do you have any recommendations...
  22. Jake T

    Manual for Sharpvision XUZW99U

    Thanks Trevor
  23. Jake T

    Manual for Sharpvision XUZW99U

    Hi Trevor, Thanks for the info. I'm trying to figure out how to get it to show in 16:9 mode.
  24. Jake T

    Manual for Sharpvision XUZW99U

    Does anyone know where I can get this manual for Sharp XV-ZW99U. I tried Sharps website to no avail.. Thanks
  25. Jake T

    Home theater size ratio

    Andrew & Luis, Thank You, they were all very informative sites:emoji_thumbsup: Jake
  26. Jake T

    Home theater size ratio

    Thanks Matt, It will be front projection.
  27. Jake T

    Home theater size ratio

    Hi, I'm considering building a house and in the basement there WILL be a HT built. My question is what is the ratio of length to width that should be used (I.E. should the the length be twice as long as the width)? Thanks
  28. Jake T

    Funny quotes from girlfriend/fiance/wives...

    she said "I DO";) ;) ;) ;)
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