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  1. Lon_Coleman

    Do I need a MultiDirectional Antenna?

    I have looked at the maps on both antennaweb.org and titantv.com. It looks like most of the stations are in the same general direction. I do not want to use a rotor. I am no further than 30-35 miles from the towers, the three main stations are at 309, 261 and 271 degrees. I have a...
  2. Lon_Coleman

    Components needed for HDTV

    I am going to be adding a HTPC to my theater setup. Can someone run down the list of equipment I need to view HDTV. I understand I need a new antenna and the signal will travel where??...into a card in the HTPC. As incentive I added a pretty cool HTPC background that I found on the net...
  3. Lon_Coleman

    Help Locate a Source for HTPC...

    Has anyone located a source to purchase a HTPC "pre-configured" from a manufacturer? I just don't have the time to assemble all the components. Thanks in advance.
  4. Lon_Coleman

    Needs opinions on the H/K 520...Please

    I was just about finished with my decision making process. I was going to purchase either the Onkyo 696 or 797. Then... I saw something on the H/K 520. I went to the website and it looks like something that would work for me. Has anyone got an opinion on this system?? How does it compare...
  5. Lon_Coleman

    One Last Time...Denon 2801 or Onkyo 696

    I know this has been asked, but here is where I am at. If any of you can add more. Please do so. Both do.. component switching DPLII Onkyo Better Remote 100 Watts X 5 Denon 90 Watts x 6 ( big plus there) Cheaper Anything else that I am missing in this comparison? Other...
  6. Lon_Coleman

    Onkyo 696 vs. Kenwood VR-509

    I was set on getting the Onkyo 696, but I was just reading some reviews and saw that the Kenwood VR-509 has very similar features at half the cost. I have heard great things about the Onkyo, but is it worth the extra $250 for about the same options?? One more thing... I can get the Onkyo 595...
  7. Lon_Coleman

    Component Video Switching

    I am in the market for an Onkyo receiver, I am really wanting the 696. But there was a deal where I could get a 595 for $209. My wife really wanted for to save $300 and get the 595, my problem started when she asked why I need the 696. I told her I wanted Component Video Switching. She said"...
  8. Lon_Coleman

    SonoSub help Please

    Well, I thought I could figure it out. With all of the software programs out there and all of the tubes that others have built. I was wrong. I am trying to figure out how tall I should make my tube with lets say a 12' shiva and a 16' sonotube diameter. I will probably mount a AVA 250 on...
  9. Lon_Coleman

    Powering a Sonotube

    I hope this isn't a stupid question... But would my Onkyo 696 LFE output power a Sonotube?? I am thinking about building one, but I need to know if I need an additional amp. Can I use a plate amp on a Sonotube?? Is it difficult to mount a flat amp on a round object??
  10. Lon_Coleman

    Onkyo 696 vs Denon 2802

    I am having trouble making a decision between these two units. Price wise I can get them for sbout the same. They both do component switching, butI have heard that the Denon may have issues with HD. Is this true??? Also, the Onkyo 696 does not have 6.1. I am using the Energy XL series...
  11. Lon_Coleman

    Bass Shaker Question

    I have just recieved 4 new Bass Shakers, I am now in the market for a amp to power them. Could someone out there please tell me a good amp to use for these? They require 25W per unit and are rated at 4ohms. I am not sure if I should use them in series or parallel, so I can use some help with...
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