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  1. Nick.H

    Receiver Shootout - Denon AVR-3806 VS Yamaha RX-V2600, Which one would you buy? And W

    Hi, I have narrowed my HT upgrade to the following receivers. I currently have an HK AVR5550 (7x75watt) which I want to upgrade. Both receivers would use the manufactures DVD players Denon AVR-3806 using DVD-1920 DVD Player Power Output; Watts Per Channel 120, features include...
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    Updating to B&W 700 Series; Comments from Owners please

    Hi, I currently have, AARON Loudspeakers - CC240 Centre Speaker AARON Loudspeakers - CC240 Rear Centre Speaker AARON Loudspeakers - ATS4 Front Speakers AARON Loudspeakers - ATS3 Rear Speakers AARON Loudspeakers - Sub240 Subwoofer http://www.aaronhifi.com.au Powered by...
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    Running front speakers on there side.

    Howdy, Im testing at the moment running my front speakers on there side as this means with my room size I can put my subwoofer in the corner which has totally increased the bass responce. I will post a pic later this afternoon; however I was wondering if anyone has every tried this before...
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    Pictures of my 150" screen; yellow -> white

    Howdy, Since upgrading to the Panasonic AE-500 projector; Ive just been projecting onto a light yellow screen which I have been very happy with. I have since decided to upgrade it to a matt white finish on the wall with a black border. Ive just finished doing the wall. I took a pic...
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    Subwoofer; Lack of bass

    Howdy, Since redesigning my HT room to fit my projector Ive noticed that my subwoofer which was once in a corner seems to be lacking in the bass department. I was wondering if I had any other positions I could try? From the way its setup I don't think I do. I need like a bass testing...
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    New upgraded HT; 11 Pictures

    Updated 14th April 2004, Ive taken pictures of the new setup, http://www.arach.net.au/~nickh Equipment, HK AVR5550 Reciever DVD30 Panasonic AE-500 Projector Aaron CC240 Centre Aaron CC240 Rear Centre Aaron ATS4 fronts Aaron ATS3 rears Aaron Sub240 Its being projected...
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    Its down to 2; FP vs Plasma

    Howdy, As some of you may know Ive been looking into getting a new Display Device; The 2 I have broken down to are the following... Panasonic AE-500 Projector $2700.00 100 Inch Screen $850.00 Panasonic AE-500 NEC Plasma Screen $6200.00 NEC PlasmaSync 42Vp4 Now besides the...
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    HT TV vs HT Projector; Which ever do I choose??

    Choices of Panasonic 86cm Wide ScreenTX-86PW200A TV $4300.00 VS Panasonic AE-500 Projector with 100Inch Screen $3800.00; Panasonic TV VS Panasonic Projector First up take a look at my room. At present it seems that a projector would be best suit with the distance from the wall...
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    Advice on Size & Types of Projector Screens

    Howdy, As per Adam Barratt's review on the Panasonic AE500E Projector I have chosen this for my projection unit. However Im having trouble picking out a screen to display it on, I borrowed a projector from the office for the weekend to test out designs for my HT Room, The throw distance is...
  10. Nick.H

    Recommended height for rear centre's.

    Howdy, Im thinking of changing to a 6.1 or 7.1 system, Just wondering should the rear centre's be the same height as the front centre channel? Cheers
  11. Nick.H

    My Home Theatre - 12 Pictures

    The equipment is as follows, * Panasonic AE-500 Projector * Custom Made 145" 16:9 Matt White Screen * Harman Kardon AVR5550 A/V Receiver * Harman Kardon DVD30 Player * AARON Loudspeakers - CC240 Centre Speaker * AARON Loudspeakers - CC240 Rear Centre Speaker * AARON Loudspeakers - ATS4...
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    Upgrading from 5.1: Is it really worth it?

    Howdy, I've currently got a 5.1 system and with the redesign of my HT room, I can now have a rear speaker. The question is, Is it really worth it? Considering most DVD's are only 5.1, What would a rear center provide? better surround sound? My receiver is 7.1, So for 6.1 mode will it take...
  13. Nick.H

    NEC HT-1100G Projector

    Looking across the net for information on the NEC HT-1000 I found out about the 1100G model, Check out the specs, Specifications Panel Type: 0.7” DMD DLP (4:3) Resolution: 1024 x768 Brightness: 1100 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio: 3500 (with IRIS) Video Systems...
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    So you think your untouchable?! Projectors

    Thought I would place an inviting topic, So how do you pick out a data projector from a HT projector? Just by reading the lable? or can some of the data projectors solely for HT. One I have come accress is the BenQ PB8220 with DDR DMD DLP Technology Link Projection System DLPTM...
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    Should the computer be in the home theatre room?

    Howdy all, I've got a problem with placement of my computer. Its currently in my home theatre room. I have moved everything around and this is the best place I have found in this room. However, Im not sure if I should move it out into my bedroom, which also has enough room for the computer...
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    Showing off your system: Best Movies to watch?..

    My Current Selections that I have found to be excellent sound for showing off your home theatre is, U571 Behind Enemy Lines Swordfish Im wanting to add to my collection, what do you think are the best to show off your system?
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    BenQ projectors,

    Has anyone used them before, We had a guy come into our office the other day to do a demo, he was using a DLP XGA one, very clear played some video on it looked fantastic. Any comments?
  18. Nick.H

    Review: Harman Kardon AVR5550, An Excellent Purchase.

    Howdy All, Just thought I would let you know about my new 7.1 Channel Reciever which happens to be a Harman Kardon AVR5550. Straight out of the box, it looks impressive, and comes with a very details manual and funky remote which is backlit, supporting DTS-ES, Logic 7, MP3, Dolby Pro...
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