I want a cheap universal for my bedroom which can play all of my CD, SACD, DVD-Audio and DVD discs. These seem to be two of the cheapest able to play all formats. Any comments on either, or are there any other recommendations for another inexpensive universal player?? At about $179 the 563A...
I just picked up the Live at Knebworth DVD due to all the rave reviews. Excellent musicians, and for the most part the sound quality is good. But, please tell me I'm not the only one who has a lot of distortion on the ole' system when Phil Collins performs In the Air Tonight. Anyone??
I'm curious about opinions on the Sony XBR LCD displays, specifically the 50XBR800. Any first-hand experience, and any recommended alternatives at the same price point?? Thanks! James R. Geib
If one searches the net for information on Paradigm's mysterious Signature series loudspeakers, the information is scarce! Paradigm is very hush hush, and representatives do not respond to questions about the Signature line directly. Using Google, I did a search on 'Paradigm Signature' and a...
Revel makes them. Wilson Audio makes them. Sonus Faber makes them. In fact, every major manufacturer of home theater speakers includes a horizontal center speaker in their line-ups. Why?? For one, they add to a home theater's overall effect in a good way, if it is a well-made speaker. A...
O.K., the subject line of this thread is a bold faced lie, but it served it's purpose! I have been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to see, first-hand, the new Samsung DLP's, and my local Best Buy now has the 50" on display. Daddy like! I have read that viewing a DLP may cause headaches for...
My wife made this a DVD Christmas for me, and I opened them this morning as she basks in the sun in Brasil. One of the movies happens to be Terminator S.E., and I started watching a little bit of it this morning. 31 minutes and 32 seconds into the film, Sarah's roommate screams just before...
I had decided to purchase a Pioneer SD533 about 8 months ago, and have been saving money since then for the purchase. The SD533 has no digital input (DVI nor IEEE), so it is likely it may be difficult to keep up with changes in HDTV technology with the set.
In the meantime, the Hitachi SWX and...
Having put together a modest home theater about 6 months ago, I am constantly searching for musical concerts on DVD. Music has always been a big part of my life, whether playing keyboards in a band or listening for countless hours to my dads vinyl collection as a teen. It seems to me that a...