just finished our HT and have a slight challenge. I have a Lutron Grafik Eye. Seems that when the lights are turned on, I hear a hum from the speakers. As soon as the lights are turned off, the hum stops. I seem to remember that the electrician did not connect the ground wire from the...
Just hooked up my system - all works and sounds great - but - if I have the system off, then I first hit the power button on the sub, I hear a humm coming out of the sub. Almost sounds like the old grounding humms you used to get from turntables. Any suggestions or insight? Thanks!
Anyone know a good source for sound absorbent curtains? We are building our basement HT and have one window and a stairwell where we'd like to hang a track with curtains to stop some of the sound from going out and up. Thanks!!! Steve
X1 question for you pros. Just got the projector yesterday - no other components yet. A friend brought over a 92" 16:9 Stewart Firehawk screen (I have no white walls in the house!) Picture looks great - checked out Spider Man, Star Wars, but, in 16:9 aspect setting on the X1, the image does...
Thank you Parker. I've been reading your threads re: the X1 with great enthusiasm and respect. Is it true that if you play DVD's thru an HTPC that you get better resolution than thru a DVD Player? Our HT will be used primarily for DVD, X-box and some TV. I was thinking of a 16:9 screen...
Just received my X1 today. Am a newbie to HT. First I must thank all of you pros - your input led me to try the X1. I'm still in construction on the basement for HT, so I hooked up my laptop to the X1 and played in on a lite pink (daughter's) bedroom wall. Played Star Wars and Spider Man...
Gents - I am new to HT and just gearing up to purchase - am very computer proficient. Question for ya's: Do you use the HTPC instead of a DVD player? Or combined with a DVD player? If combined, how is everything hooked up (i.e. what to what) projector, PC, DVD? Appreciate your help Steve
Anyone have a recommendation for a DVD player up to the $1200 range that has Progressive Scan SACD DVD-Audio I will be using this for a new HT so the primary importance of the machine is quality of video image. Appreciate all feedback.
Is there a difference in using S-video connections vs. component video? Does one produce better/worse quality? What are the advantages/disadvantages to either? Steve
Any opinions on Denon AVR-4802R vs. Integra DTR 8.3? Denon is THX Ultra Certified while Integra is DTR Select - any big difference with this? Integra does Composite to S-video conversions and converts composite and S-video to component. This a worthwhile feature. Appreciate all...
I am new to HT. The Infocus folks advised that the X1 is a native 4:3. I'd like to get a 92" diag. screen 16:9 Will there be a problem with this when playing DVD's? HDTV? Appreciate the feedback from all you seasoned vets out there. Also, can someone please explain the difference...
I'm looking at purchasing the Infocus Screenplay 7200 Will the additiona of a Faroudja Native Rate series processor make a noticeable difference in the image quality?
Any feedback on the Kenwood THX receiver VR 6070? I have looked at this unit and the B & K. I know there is a huge price difference, but since my HT will be primarily used for DVD's, is it worth spending the additional $$$ on the B & K? Appreciate all opinions.