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  1. Adam_R

    How Room Decor Can Corrupt Or Enhance A Perfect Display Calibration

    This thread is exactly why I am not a videophile.
  2. Adam_R

    LCD extended warranties ... Y/N?

    I have to disagree here. I purchased my first HDTV in 2002 from CC and paid $400 for a 4 year plan to cover the $2500 TV. It was a CRT based RP set. I had issues with the TV and they replaced it and offered me a LCD RP set. This was in late 2005. I took the value of the set they offered and...
  3. Adam_R

    New LN52A650 owner here. Initial impressions a a couple questions.

    Short answer: No. You need a system. Of course this is an opinion. You may love the sound. I hate it. More impressions: The TV is just spectacular. I have it calibrated fairly well. I use the Just Scan picture setting so it's 1:1 pixel ratio. Bluray are stunning, as are games from my 360 and...
  4. Adam_R

    Samsung LN52A850 Question

    I have the LN52A650 and I leave that AMP stuff off. It just interpolates frames and it adds motion artifacts. Not good stoff IMHO.
  5. Adam_R

    400GB Bluray discs coming. Will play on current hardware. AMAZING.

    I just read this over on IGN: IGN: Pioneer Debuts 400GB Disc Amazing.
  6. Adam_R

    To 120hz or not to 120hz

    Here's a great article I found on the subject: Six things you need to know about 120Hz LCD TVs - Fully Equipped - CNET Reviews I'll post more as I find them in my research.
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    To 120hz or not to 120hz

    I just got a Samsung LN52A650 and I can't decide if I like the 120Hz thing or not. I run a PS3 for Blu-ray and was watching WALL-E @ 24Hz and noticed jutter in slow pans, so I turned on the 120Hz to medium and it turned it smooth as silk. I am assuming it interpolates and adds extra frames to...
  8. Adam_R

    RUSH Snakes & Arrows Blu-ray Details

    Guys, I have read multiple independent sources who have the disc in hand and have confirmed that there is a DTS-MA track. WOO HOO!
  9. Adam_R

    AVR Video Processing: Denon 3808CI or PE SC-05 / VSX-94TXH

    Wow. Surprising about the 3808. I wonder if those are things that can be fixed in firmware. I am assuming they are since the chip they use is capable. I am glad all I use is HDMI 1080p passthrough. ;) Look at all those F's: http://www.hometheatermag.com/images...testden38b.jpg
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    New LN52A650 owner here. Initial impressions a a couple questions.

    New LN52A650 owner here! I had a HL-S5687W that was repaired a few times until CC replaced it under their extended warranty. Anyway, I did a bit of calibration and the picture is INCREDIBLE. My method is basically using "Just Scan" to get 1:1 pixel ratio and turning off all the extra...
  11. Adam_R

    Anyone buy the featire pack for the Denon 3803/4808?

    it's my avatar people respond to it ;)
  12. Adam_R

    Anyone buy the featire pack for the Denon 3803/4808?

    Thanks guys. The dynamic volume doesn't interest me since I don't use my HT for regular TV viewing often. Robert - How much do you charge for the Pro upgrade? It's a different mic right? What else comes with the pro upgrade other than what's in the feature pack and a more precise set of room...
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    Anyone buy the featire pack for the Denon 3803/4808?

    I am VERY interested in the Dynamic EQ since I do a lot of listening at lower levels. $100 is steep for me if it isn't amazing.
  14. Adam_R

    Where the HECK are my Pixar movies?

    I only see WALL-E with a release date. WTF Disney? C'mon! Any real news on these?
  15. Adam_R

    RUSH Snakes & Arrows Blu-ray Details

    You NEVER KNOW with Rush. For a band that was (is) so into technology, it seems like they often don't quite get it. The Rush in Rio non anamorphic widescreen was a prime example. Either way, I AM DAMN PSYCHED for HD Rush. I was FRONT ROW center at Virigina Beach last year and would like to...
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    RUSH Snakes & Arrows Blu-ray Details

    From Rush.com - ZOË VISION/ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE RUSH DVD SNAKES & ARROWS LIVE ON NOVEMBER 25 MUSICIANSHIP HIGHLIGHTED, EXTRAS ABUNDANT "Thanks to epic songs, fantastical lyrics and extravagant drum solos, [Rush] rocks on through the 21st century...the scope of [their]...
  17. Adam_R

    Last chance! Denon 3802 cheap.

    Sold. Thanks.
  18. Adam_R

    Last chance! Denon 3802 cheap.

    I have listed it here before and now just put it on ebay. It's $199 + $40 shipped (more than $10 less than estimated UPS shipping cost) anywhere in the 48 states. Link removed by moderator, do not repost - CA
  19. Adam_R

    What to do with DEAD Plasma Screen?

    It's worth contacting Philips to see what they charge to fix it. Sometimes companies are REALLY cool and will fix stuff for free out of warranty. It's happened to me more than once. Call them.
  20. Adam_R

    News on Playstation3 DTS-MA decoding & 1080 deinterlacing support

    **** YEAH!!! ABOUT TIME TOO! I can't wait to hear my Fox titles!!!
  21. Adam_R

    Denon 3808CI Setup?

    I let the Audyssey do it's thing and it set my fronts X-over to 40Hz as well. They are fairly small speakers so I did this: I manually set the speaker size to small and then set my sub settings to LFE + Main. According to Audyssey, none of this effects the setup.
  22. Adam_R

    So I Married an Axe Murder Blu-ray Disc 6/17

    I love this movie as well, but it's one that I see no reason to get an HD version of. If I did not already own the DVD, I'd buy it.
  23. Adam_R

    FS: Denon AVR 3802 $200 plus actual shipping

    I agree, and thanks for the bump! This is really a very nice and capable receiver. I think some guys use these for pre-pro as well if you are looking to go that route.
  24. Adam_R

    Interesting Article on Blu-Ray sales Rising

    good news for hd movie enthusiasts! $ talks, especially to the studios who are holding the big movies!!!
  25. Adam_R

    BD Live coming to PS3 in late March

    Thank you sir. NOW HURRY THE **** UP SONY! :D
  26. Adam_R

    BD Live coming to PS3 in late March

    So can either of you provide a link to back up your claim that DTS-MA can't be decoded in software?
  27. Adam_R

    BD Live coming to PS3 in late March

    That's the first I have heard of that rumor. Are you sure you aren't mixing that up with the fact that the hardware is limited and will never be able to use BITSTREAM with either new format? It was officially announced by Sony that DTS-MA would be supported in a future update.
  28. Adam_R

    BD Live coming to PS3 in late March

    Profile 2.0 and still no DTS-MA support? GAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
  29. Adam_R

    Playstation 1 = Great audio system?

    I have the original PlayStation from 1994 from Japan. I wonder if I should break it out. hahaha... this sounds so moronic.
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