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I would certainly lean toward the Onkyo and HTD's, though I've heard some kind words about the Kenwood HTB. The bottom line is that Kenwood, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Onkyo all make nice receivers, but they are not reputable for speakers. Therefore buy your receiver from a good receiver...

I have to agree with Mike. There's just no comparison between Dreamcast and Xbox. Many at Sega realized long ago that they would be better off giving up on the money-losing hardware business, and applying their tremendous game-making talent across the board. The Dreamcast was a half-hearted...

For what it's worth, my local Best Buy had a empty rack labelled "GC Comp Vid Cable." It also had a $19.99 tag! Unfortunately none of the saleskids could verify whether they actually ever had the cables and if they'll be in stock. Meanwhile, a Nintendo leaflet states clearly that the...

Oh I forgot about your digital audio connection issue. You can pick up a digital optical selector switch for $20 at Best Buy (the Recoton ADS1000). It is a manual 3 input, 1 output switch. Make sure you keep your receipt, since I tried two units, and neither would "see" my satellite...

I just faced this dilemma with my brand new Onkyo 797 (only two component video inputs) and 3 progressive output sources--DVD player, Xbox, Gamecube. I did manage to find an affordable component switcher in the JVC-JXS111 ($100 at onecall.com), but decided to do some research on whether a...

Oh yeah, how do you like your 6200? I'm strongly considering the 7200 (same as 6200 plus component switching.) A local high-end shop says the Marantz blows away any receiver even close to its price. I find it very impressive it uses the same Crystal DSP chip as an $8600 Lexicon MC-12. My...

Chris, Thanks for the feedback on your 6.1 setup. I'd love to hear more thoughts on Gladiator's ES sound. Specifically I'd like to know if you can confirm or deny any false frontal imaging of the rear surround. My only reservation with using a "center speaker" is that their timbre may be...

Good question. I too am on a budget, and anxious to get ES/EX surround. Unfortunately, there's a huge price difference between 6.1 & 7.1 receivers. The THX spec is TWO powered rear surround speakers, preferrably dipolar (though direct radiating speakers are considered acceptible for THX-EX...