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  1. Lee-M

    The Complete "The Lord of the Rings: score - with 5.1 DVD

    ...So how is everyone playing the DVD-Audio disc? I have a DVD-A capable player (Panny RP2), but I'm using the digital-out into my Anthem AVM20. It's reading both audio options from the disc (DVD-A Stereo or DVD-A Surround) as a 2.0 channel input, and assigns the DSP mode to whatever I have the...
  2. Lee-M

    Settings for Fellowship of the Ring Complete Recordings DVD...

    (I posted this in the huge Fellowship thread in the Movies section, but it seems more appropriate here): I got the Fellowship Complete Recordings today; I'm just curious about the DVD, and the best settings on my HT processor to get the best sound from this. The choices are DVD-Audio...
  3. Lee-M

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    I got the Fellowship Complete Recordings today; I'm just curious about the DVD, and the best settings on my HT processor to get the best sound from this. The choices are DVD-Audio Surround or DVD-Audio Stereo. When I choose the surround option, my Anthem AVM-20 defaults to Dolby Pro-Logic 2x...
  4. Lee-M

    Golden Globes 2005 Thread

    Another baffling nom is Pride and Prejudice as Comedy-Musical. Although it had contained some humor, it certainly wasn't made as a comedy per se. I think the GG categories are silly; nutty foreign journalists...
  5. Lee-M

    older klipsch speakers, corner horns,la scala's etc

    I have owned a pair of Klipsch Fortes for 17 years; the sound is phenomenal, and auditions of other brands over the past few years, while expanding into HT, have shown me that most new speakers costing two to four times more than the Fortes' original retail ($1200pr) do not come close to the...
  6. Lee-M

    saw some klipsch but dont know what kind they were

    It's hard to say, without hearing more specifics about the dimensions or driver complement. If I were to hazard a guess, and if they were truly Heritage, I would say that they might have been Heresy's.
  7. Lee-M

    Caveat Emptor - No Need for a Lie Detector

    This is what that Chu guy does... brings his own sh#t, then stirs it and tries to get everyone to smell it. Fortunately, I have become immune to the smell of Chu's Famous Stirred Sh#t. Things to look for next: one of Chu's buddies joins in on the sh#t-stirring, then they make a...
  8. Lee-M

    *** Official "MEMENTO" Discussion Thread

    Jimmy knows about Leonard because Teddy told either him or Natalie (or both) about him in the bar.
  9. Lee-M

    Hsu discontinues cylinders!

    God, I get sick of this sniping back and forth... this has to be the worst audio forum when it comes to petulant bickering. ...and just to keep it on topic, yes, it's sad the Hsu will no longer be offering the TN1220; there used to be a gourmet salsa I bought by the case, and loved a lot...
  10. Lee-M

    Directors Movie quotes that define you or your personality?

    "My whole life... is such a waste." Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, "The Graduate"
  11. Lee-M

    Has Anyone Received Their LOTR:EE Trilogy Box Yet?

    Got mine on Valentine's Day... it's great to not have the FOTR EE fall down every time I grab another DVD off the row it's in...
  12. Lee-M

    WTF? AvP just melted my SVS!

    Tom, I thought that was "WAF" (Wife Acceptance Factor)... "WTF" is probably what Chris said when his sub melted :D
  13. Lee-M

    Power Amps

    audioclassics.com is another, although their prices are not very competitive for the used market...
  14. Lee-M

    The Phantom of the Opera (2004) on DVD May 3

    Even though most of this discussion would be better served on the appropriate thread in the "Movies" section (where I've put in my own .02), I will say that my family generally dislikes musicals, but liked this one. We don't really care about the artistic or technical "requirements" for a...
  15. Lee-M

    Best speakers under $1100?

    You could get a pair of used Klipsch Fortes, Chorus, or Cornwalls for under $1100, and they would blow out of the water anything new that costs almost twice as much. Another, newer alternative would be Klipsch KLF30's, but they don't seem to be as readily available. Take a look at ebay for a...
  16. Lee-M

    Why do so few people pronounce "Scorsese" correctly?

    ---------------------- Most folks refer to the director as Martin "Scor-SAY-zee". However, whenever he says his own name, he clearly pronounces it "Scor-sessy". It's not just the general public - often folks who are friends and co-workers say "Scor-SAY-zee". Am I missing something here? I...
  17. Lee-M

    *** Official PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Discussion Thread

    Yeah, thanks... that really helps :)
  18. Lee-M

    *** Official PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Discussion Thread

    My wife and daughter and I saw this about a week ago; my daughter and one of her friends and I saw it again, a few days later, and I have to say I liked it. A lot. I am not fond of musicals, as a rule. I usually despise dialogue being sung, with full orchestra in the background. I have no...
  19. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    ...yes, that was the kind of opinion I was looking for over a year ago; at this point, I am very pleased with my current set-up, although Sherbourn always was in the top five of my final list. The problem was the lack of being able to audition a Sherbourn from where I was at, and never having...
  20. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    My apologies, chu; I was putting together these statements from you: I had owned them for 15 years, and really enjoyed them for 2 or 3 with my first McCormack amp; when I plugged in the Rotel, the sound was completely different. And, true to what my original notion was, I am now back on...
  21. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    Well, I thought I would drag this thread from the depths, and report on the changes I actually made to my set-up, and the perceived sonic differences: The Rotel 1095 was sold last year; still a beutifully made piece of equipment, but not "doing it" for my music listening. Onto the rack...
  22. Lee-M

    The louder it gets, the worse it sounds

    These will fill your room with more sound than you can possibly imagine, and the price is half original retail... I'm not suggesting this particular pair (and no affiliation with the seller), and the model has not been manufactured for about 10 years; in good shape, they should give you a...
  23. Lee-M

    Best amp for Klipsch speakers

    Darrel, Isn't it amazing how far ahead of the upgrade curve Klipsch speakers are? It must be the horns, and the incredible sensitivity... I thought my Carver was decent, as well, but these speakers just beg for high-quality amps... After 16 years, I am still impressed by mine.
  24. Lee-M

    Best amp for Klipsch speakers

    Hey, I've come out of HTForum retirement to throw in a for-what-it's-worth, based on my experience of over 15 years of Klipsch ownership: First of all, if it is at all financially possible, please consider separates... Klipsch speakers thrive with great amplification, and if you find the...
  25. Lee-M

    Upgrade from Sony ES to Halo C-2, WOW!

    Mike, Do you not then have the option of choosing your sub as "Super"? This will still send all the bass info to the subwoofer, as well as to the mains. With the proper crossover chosen*, it will help in de-localizing the lowest bass info, so it will not seem to come from one source (i.e...
  26. Lee-M

    Upgrade from Sony ES to Halo C-2, WOW!

    Why do so many HT Forum members refuse to accept that some equipment upgradeschanges can produce significant sonic differences? When I went from using an HK520 Receiver as a pre-pro to an Anthem AVM20, the first few seconds I listened to caused my jaw to literally drop, and I said out loud...
  27. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    Are we getting into the "amps sound the same" territory here? ...because I can tell you definitively that it isn't true. If others can't hear the differences, that's fine with me, and I'll filter out their advice accordingly. As to the question of whether or not there is a problem with the...
  28. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    charles, You are only one of a couple of people who have alluded to the Rotel amps as being "bright"... many others, myself included, would characterize them as warm, even slightly dark. Yeah, I am starting to think I'll tough it out for the Bryston deal-of-a-lifetime I've been hoping for...
  29. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    Chu, This is an area of audio enthusiasm I have not dealt with... any suggestions (or links to descriptions) about how to check the values of my crossover caps would be helpful...
  30. Lee-M

    Describe the sound of Sherbourn amps...

    I have a Klipsch ForteAcademyRC3-II HT setup, with an Anthem AVM20 processor. I would say my ears enjoy a neutral to just slightly bright sound. I want it to sound live, and the Rotel that I currently own makes it sound like my ears are stopped up... I suspect that it is rolling off the high...
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