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I have a question related to this one. Hope people don't mind. The DVE that I have is for component NTSC only, what should I do if I want to calibrate other inputs apart from the component one?? Such as the S-video and the DVI inputs. Thanks. HoiT

Hey Guys, Thank you for all the suggestions. HoiT

Hi there, Just bought a Toshiba TV that has a HD tuner built-in. Just curious, what sort of antenna does one need to receive off the air HD broadcast? Thanks! HoiT

Hey Guys, Thank you very much for the comments and advices. I do not know that the optimiser varies between different discs. Oh well, I guess I have to get the "proper" discs. I assumed that the following question has been asked many times - what is the differences between DVE and the...

Hi there, Any recommendations on where to buy HT related cables (e,g, component, digital audio, sub-woofer etc.). Thanks! HoiT

Hi there, Have a newbie question here. Just got myself one of the last Toshiba 51HX93 CRT RPTV. For the preliminary setup, I am planning to buy a copy of the Digital Video Esential DVD disc. Then one of my friend lend me his Finding Nemo DVD discs - on disc 2 there is a THX Optimiser setup...

Michael, Looking at the list of things that you described - holly cow!!! If there are that many things that needed to be adjusted, is the set still functional? One thing that really puzzles is that what on earth is the QC dept of the manufacturer doing? Isn't there a set of specification that...

Michael, Thank you very much for the info - exetremely helpful. Much appreciated. HoiT

Michael Would you mind explaining the differences between a full tune up and a "run of the mill" ISF calibration. I went to the ISF website and obtained a number of names from the list. Talk to a few of them on the phone and they told me that an ISF calibration is essentially a gray scale...

Hey Guys, A Newbie question : I am going to get a RPTV really soon and thinking of buying a standard testing disc. Which one is better - the DV Essential, the AVIA or the Sound and Vision calibration disc. I only want to buy one. Also, what exactly does an ISF calibration do? Can we do it...

StanMannus I hope you do not mind me asking how much are you paying for the 51HX83 (you bought it from Future Shop, right?) I keep kicking myself for acting too slow in getting the HX93. I called up Toshiba customer service and the guy said that there are no HX93 equivalents in the new...

StanMannus I hope you do not mind me asking how much are you paying for the 51HX83 (you bought it from Future Shop, right?) I keep kicking myself for acting too slow in getting the HX93. I called up Toshiba customer service and the guy said that there are no HX93 equivalents in the new...

Michael I am glad that a professional is answering the query. I have my sight set on the 51HX93. When I called a few shops around Toronto last week, they all told me that this model has been discontinued. I am seriuosly thinking of getting a 51HX83 instead. But after reading this thread, I am...

Michael I am glad that a professional is answering the query. I have my sight set on the 51HX93. When I called a few shops around Toronto last week, they all told me that this model has been discontinued. I am seriuosly thinking of getting a 51HX83 instead. But after reading this thread, I am...

I just bought a used VR-4 (the original)that is fed by a Bryston 4B ST and a Sonic Frontier Preamp. Even though the speakers are close to 10 years old (may be 8, I am not sure), it sounded terrific. The high is extremely clean and extended and is not bright. The dispersion is amazing - the...

Chris, Thanks! Good to know. HoiT

Chris, You are absolutely right. One time, I ordered some car parts (~ 110 US$) from some place in the US. The shop actually declared the goods as a gift and a value of US$10 and shipped it via the Post Office. Well, Custom Canada actually opened the parcel and appraised it at US$ 80 and...

Ross, I have a quote from a shop in Quebec for the Panny 500 - about 3450 cdn plus shipping. Since you are in Ontario, no PST. Something to consider. As the posts in the AVS forum said, may be it is worth it to get it from the US - even if one has to pay the GST+pst+duty (15% + 6% duty). The...

Thanks Parker!! I am very curious about the SED technology. Suppose to work as well, if not better, than CRT and without the bulk and consume much less electricity. Can't wait. HoiT

To Nghia, The HX93's are grest RPTV. In issune of Home the March issue of Home Theatre Mag HD TV shoot out. The 57" (or 61" I do not remembered) HX93 beat out 9 other HD TVs, including the 60" Sony LCD RPTV. AT current price, it is a great bargain. The only drawback, to me, is its bulk. To...

Yup!! The price keep dropping. Do not forget, the original 3000 cdn price included 2 taxes which totals 15%. I have just checked very recently, I can get a 51HX93 for less than 2800 cdn (again tax included) here in Toronto. I am going to get one when price come down further. May be in September...

Levesque, Just send you a Private message. HoiT

Chu, Please enlighten me on this topic. How much enrgy (current) is needed to drive a tweeter as compare to a bass driver? Most tweeters require very little juice to drive and would get fry quite easily as compare to the relatively large voice coil in the base driver. The tweeter therefore...

Allen, Hard to drive does not necessary means it require huge amount o wattage. In the old days, electrostatic speakers have a "bad habbit" of dropping their impedance below 4 ohms at the low frequency region - where large quantity of curent are needed. For e.g. some Apogees have an impedance...

Daneel, As far as I can remember, yes, list prices of Bryston gears are cheaper in Canada as compare to that in the US (includes exchange rate). So grab some when you are here. Also, remember to bargain with the dealers too. Should not be too difficult to get a 15% discount on the list price...

BrianAE, Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check out the Asperion.

Well, As much as I like to get a servo 15, it is still quite expensive up here as compare to the Hsu (VTF-3 mk 2). I can get the PDR 2200 (or is it PW 2200) at pretty good price but I was told that the VTF is better. The price of the VTF-3 mk 2 has dropped to 700 US and shipping is free (well...

Athena does have a dipole/bipole surround speaker available at a list price of 350 cdn - a nice upgrade when youare ready. The corresponding surround speakers from Paradigm (cc 370 or cc 470)cost a lot more. Apart from that, I think both are good speakers. HoiT

Craig, I am also considering the SVS PCi 20-39 (I think that's the model number)which is in a similar price range. However, I live in Toronto and it is pretty much impossib;e to listen to these subs before purchase. I am leaning towards the Hsu mainly because it is a bit cheaper (shipping...

Thank you very much guys! I think I am leaning towards a VTF-3 mk II. HoiT