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NM, I'm an idiot...I guess this movie doesnt have DTS :/ I tried deleting the thread but I can't, guess everyone gets to see my mistake :)

I've got a Yamaha HTR-5890, first receiver I've owned so I'm not familiar with the different output types it has listed in the manual. Also, I should mention that I do not have a Subwoofer yet (my SVS is arriving Tuesday!), so I currently have a 5.0 system. There's a long list of the ones...

6' on each side is way more than I have...I have 1.5'

Ok, will do. I've got Paradigm Monitor 7's in front, so by that logic I'd have to go with their ADP-370 surrounds, or a pair of Mini Monitors (or Monitor 3's if they aren't too big...13-1/2" x 8" x 12-1/4" versus 15-5/8" x 9-3/16" x 12-3/4")

Thanks for the replies. So it sounds like its 6 of one, half dozen of another, whether I go with standard bookshelf type speakers or dipoles? If bookshelf do I need a smaller speaker or just normal size? There's studs in the appropriate places so mounting is no problem in either case.

Well, thats the thing...I'm not sure if "standard bookshelf" speakers or dipoles would be better in this particular scenario. If it didnt sound good I'd be stuck with speakers or have to return them, if the shop allows that.

Been doing some reading on this before buying any speakers, but haven't been able to find any definitive answer (if there is one). I live in an apartment, and my sofa is against the rear wall. I don't have the room to spare to move it out a foot just to accomdate the surrounds. I've got a 1.5...

I've been auditioning speakers recently, and also reading reviews, and I hear these terms used when describing a speaker...what exactly do "bright" and "warm" mean in that context? I don't know if its just me, or the speakers I've heard so far, but I haven't been able to qualify a sound as...

My TV didnt have a tuner built in, so I opted to get a box from the cable company. Can I hook up an antenna to the box, or do I need a tuner? (and how many channels could I expect to pull in?)

Thanks Jeff. Man, looks like my cable company doesnt carry ABC-HD (no Monday Night Football in HD :angry: ) or DiscoveryHD

Hey all, HDTV newbie here..just got box installed for Samsung HLP5063W. Does screen size vary by program? I was watching "Vertical" on INHD, and it was broadcast in 16:9. Then I switched to ESPN HD for some World cup hockey and it was 4:3, but looked like the sidebars were ESPN added...

Explain to me how one tries "hard enough" to see them...I looked at these DLP's with the express purpose of trying to see this rainbow horror story I keep reading about. Only thing I can imagine, is that perhaps I'm not doing the right sequence of actions...of course these were all on the...

Chris, yes, they were all on showroom floors (BB, CC, and Sears). Well lit areas

The in-store displays. Looked at several different models and sizes, even the same version in different stores

Before I actually saw a DLP screen, I read about horror stories of a rainbow effect. Went to check some out today, and out of about the 6 or 7 different ones I saw, I couldn't see any "rainbow". Is it just me, or was I not looking correctly? I tried looking back and forth rapidly, or up...

Thanks guys. Do Sony or Hitachi market any HD Ready sets in the 51-57" range? Trying to keep it under $2000 tops, including tax and warranty if I decide to get it.

I'm moving up from a 36" Sony WEGA and looking to purchase a RPTV. I've seen advertisements with "HDTV ready". Does this mean an additional piece of equipment needs to be purchased to actually view HDTV broadcasts? Are there any brands to avoid? Any brands which consistently make good...

I live north of New York City and the only shops up here are Best Buy and Circuit City. I was planning on heading down to check out J & R, and was wondering if anyone knew of any other shops I should check out that carry higher end stuff or product lines that J & R do not carry (e.g...

Thanks for the input. I was curious, because I am interested in the Yamaha HTR-5790, but I live in an apartment and my living room is sized such that 6.1 would probably be more feasible than 7.1 I like the features of that receiver, but I don't really need 7 channels, and from what you guys...

I was looking at a number of receivers with 7.1 (example Yamaha HTR-5760) Then a buddy of mine said that its not really 7.1 unless it has THX processing. Something about how it is only 5.1 and the rear surrounds play same sound as front surrounds..is this true? On that note the HTR-5790...

Ok, I've been taking look at and listening to the various options for speakers out there. I have a couple of questions: Is a sub needed when using floorstanding front speakers, or only with bookshelf speakers? I suppose, if it is possible with a receiver, one might be able to use a...

Chris, 5.1 or 6.1 would be ok. I'm not that much of an audiophile that I'd need 7.1 (let alone that many speakers) But I've heard not many DVD's even include 6.1 audio yet? Is this something that will be mainstream soon? Online would be fine. There aren't many authorized Home Theater...

Hey all, I'm looking to build a modest HT system, and would like to start with a receiver. I don't currently have speakers, but those will be next. I have the following inputs: PS2, Xbox, DVD, VCR. My TV is not currently an HDTV, but since I plan on upgrading in the next year or so, I'd...

Hmm...mine is in the same situation as yours I think. I have a Sony 36FS13...there is dark black bars on the top and bottom, then an additional set of bars (an inch thick maybe?) that are lighter in color below the top bar and above the bottom bar. The additional set (lighter colored) of...

Well, got it to come up finally....before anyone calls me an idiot for not watching what buttons I press I was pressing the correct sequence ;) Just pressed all the buttons on the remote, then tried again...evidently something needed to be pressed for it to work, heh

I'm pressing the correct sequence of buttons...why isn't the service menu coming up? I just had it up last week fine. I'll keep trying....

Yep...I took this into consideration when buying my TV. I watch DVD's, but not anywhere close to those percentages. Maybe 30% of the time I watch DVD's...the rest is cable programming or the occasional video game. I hated the way cable programming looked in stretch mode, so went with a 4:3...

I ordered mine from Amazon...$39.99. If you don't mind a used DVD, I think you can find a used one for around $20

You've got a PM...

Getting my TV today (32FS13) but my AVIA disc won't arrive until next Tuesday according to the online tracking :frowning: Are there any tweaks, fixes, etc.. I can do without the AVIA disc or should I just leave well enough alone until I get the disc?