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  1. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 HTiB Keeps Unexpectedly Shutting Off...

    Well...I noticed that my surround left speaker's wire (blue one) is literally exposed, and there is copper wire (not a lot, but a decent amount) coming out at a split on the wire. I took out the blue wire, hooked up the rest of the five speakers and then turned the sound up. It worked. I...
  2. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 HTiB Keeps Unexpectedly Shutting Off...

    Well, if that is the case, what would you do about it? Is it something I can fix regarding the decibel levels, or would I need a new speaker/speaker set?
  3. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 HTiB Keeps Unexpectedly Shutting Off...

    When watching films, especially movies that have a lot of action that takes advantage of the 5.1, the receiver just shuts off. The funny thing is that I'm NOT playing the movie loud. It has shut off at volume levels at 35, 33, and even lower at like 29 and 28. What could be the problem? I...
  4. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 Speaker Problem...

    My time zone is EST. I'm in Mass. Got one three mins from where I'm located.
  5. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 Speaker Problem...

    OK thanks guys. I will try these ideas. Question for you all: I'm going to head to Radio Shack sometime today. What kind of speaker wire should I be looking for, as I want to try a different speaker wire to see if that may be the problem (I'm using the ones that came with the HTiB).
  6. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 Speaker Problem...

    Hey there Trey, Thanks for your help. I just unplugged all the wires and reconnted them. Everything seemed to be working OK except that front left speaker. I popped in a DVD, and I could hear sound, but it was VERY faint. But more importantly, it was being overtaken by a lot of static noise...
  7. Mike-M

    Onkyo 770 Speaker Problem...

    Hey guys, Just got this HTiB and hooked it up. All speakers work except the front left and the surround left. Both have no sound. I tried adjusting the sound using the little tone that comes out of the speakers. On the front left, I hear a muffled tone/noise. Oddly enough, when I click over...
  8. Mike-M

    Anyone Have the Panasonic (SCHT 920) Home Theater System (HTiB)?

    Thanks for the response. What do you mean by 'bright sounding?'
  9. Mike-M

    Anyone Have the Panasonic (SCHT 920) Home Theater System (HTiB)?

    Not sure if this is the right forum, but... I'm considering getting this this weekend. I've heard some pretty good things. My room isn't that big, so I don't really need something like an Onkyo. I also think the Panasonic looks pretty stylish. But does anyone have this HTiB or a similar...
  10. Mike-M

    24 Season 4 ongoing thread (Merged)

    I also think season one worked because it had the best villians. For me, I really remember them. Ira Gaines. Andre Drazen, and to a extent Victor Drazen. The season allowed you to get to know them for an entire 24 episodes. Does anyone really remember the villain(s) from season 2? I think in...
  11. Mike-M

    24 Season 4 ongoing thread (Merged)

    I'm curious why the show (producers/writers) feel the need to have SO much take place in one day. One of the reasons I like season 1 so much is that the entire crisis is one main thing (more or less--there are two aspects of the crisis to the day, rescuing Jack's family, then getting Drazen)...
  12. Mike-M

    Anyone Know If a New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Movie Is in the Works?

    ^^Yeah I still love the original TMNT movie to this day. And although the third movie was bad, when I rewatched it, I noticed the fight scenes are the best of all the movies oddly enough. The second one was very toned down unfortunately.
  13. Mike-M

    Anyone Know If a New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Movie Is in the Works?

    Travis... So I guess you watch the new cartoon? How do you like it overall? I watched a good amount of episodes. I thought it was solid enough, but I wasn't blown away like I expected to be. I know it's a kid's cartoon, I just expected to like it more than I did. What did you think about...
  14. Mike-M

    Anyone Know If a New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Movie Is in the Works?

    ^^I don't know...I'd rather just see a CGI movie then a combo between CGI and live action. I suppose it could be great like Roger Rabbitt, but I believe it'd come out like crap (like the recent Looney Tunes movie). I don't think an all CGI would be bad--quite a few CGI movies have come that...
  15. Mike-M

    Anyone Know If a New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Movie Is in the Works?

    ^^You just rattled off a ton of TMNT success though...that's why they are trying to bring it back. If it's successful on TV, film and video games, it's a huge money maker. I agree I'd rather see a live action film like the original, though.
  16. Mike-M

    Onkyo or Yamaha?

    Thanks for the help. But I still don't understand why it matters if the wires are thin? Is it because it produces less than quality sound compared to these 14 and 16 gauge wires? Is it a significant difference? Lastly...when connecting the wires to the speakers and the back of the...
  17. Mike-M

    Onkyo or Yamaha?

    Thanks...two more questions... While doing some research...I keep hearing that the speaker wires are too thin...why does this matter? Is this a sound issue or a durability issue? Secondly, I hear that the system gets really hot...is this a concern with the Onkyo 770? Thanks.
  18. Mike-M

    Onkyo or Yamaha?

    One more thing I'm curious about...if, let's say, I have a VCR plugged into video 1 and my TV plugged into video 2...is it just a matter of pushing a button on the Onkyo to change the channel in which the sound will emit from? If I'm on, say, video 2, but I want to watch a VHS tape that's on...
  19. Mike-M

    Onkyo or Yamaha?

    Thanks guys. Lot of good info... Jose... Another question...I understand what you mean, but...is there a reason you use the digital cable to connect from the DVD player to the receiver to get the surround sound? I guess I'm asking if, say, I don't do this, will I not get the surround sound...
  20. Mike-M

    Onkyo or Yamaha?

    Question for you guys...I'm trying to learn more and more about HTiB. Now, the Onkyo 770 doesn't come with a DVD player. What I'm curious about is this...When hooking the speakers up to the receiver...do you also hook your current dvd player up to the Onkyo receiver? What about the...
  21. Mike-M

    James Avery Interview, Final Chance for taking questions

    1. Any chance of somehow getting a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion--either by NBC or on a future DVD? Would you be interested? 2. Did you enjoy working on "Soul Food" (TV series)
  22. Mike-M

    Any Way to Upgrade my BOSE 321 DVD home entertainment system

    Thanks Garrett. Is there a certain store like Best Buy or website that offers better deals on these other HTiB? About $500 more or less is a great price. Thanks in advance.
  23. Mike-M

    Any Way to Upgrade my BOSE 321 DVD home entertainment system

    I have the BOSE 321 series 1 system. Here's a photo: It comes with two speakers that do a solid job, but I'd really like a home theater system with rear speakers to get the full effect. Does anyone know or is familiar with BOSE and it's system? I looked in the back of the system, and...
  24. Mike-M

    The Simpsons 2/20 "There's Something About Marrying"

    Just to play devil's advocate... Obviously people don't think the new episodes are as good as the originals...but the past episodes this season have been solid. I haven't seen them all, but I thought this past week and the one week revolving around Moe were funny. The classic episodes people...
  25. Mike-M

    Big Brother 5

    Just curious...how do you guys like having the live feeds? Is it worth the money? Also...how is the Real Player picture quality? The free version offered online that I've been used to for a few years is quite choppy and never really smooth.
  26. Mike-M

    Thoughts on the Original "Superman" (Reeves, 1978)

    This film was before my time just a bit, so I never saw it until yesterday on TMC. It is interesting to take a look at it now with all the super-hero movie craze Hollywood has going. Anyway, Superman was never my fav superhero, but I found the movie pretty interesting. It was better than I...
  27. Mike-M

    Which "Spider-Man 2" Poster is Better?

    Moe... I got poster #2 on ebay for around 13.99 or so.
  28. Mike-M

    Spider-Man 2 (2004)

    I think the problem with this is that they are trying to establish the fact that Parker is just an average, everyday kid. Nothing special. He just happened to become a a guy who gathered super abilities. But if now, on top of that, he's also super smart and can make his own webbing, etc, then...
  29. Mike-M

    Which "Spider-Man 2" Poster is Better?

    I'm thinking of getting one of these...
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