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  1. Russell Volz

    What's the best mail order rental option, like Netflix?

    We haven't watched TV since 1981, so I'm really enjoying the DVDs on our new HT front projector system. I want to rent the DVD first and if I like it, then buy the DVD later. Two questions: 1. What is the best on-line DVD rental company? 2. What is the best on-line DVD purchase company...
  2. Russell Volz

    Help changing aspect ratio?

    I recently purchased my first HT: Panasonic L500 Projector, H/K 325 receiver, and Samsung DVD-931. I set everything up and it worked GREAT! I even changed the aspect ratio from 16:9 to 4:3 and back again on the projector. Now for some reason the aspect ratio menu item is blue'd out and I...
  3. Russell Volz

    Help! I need a screen fast!

    I'm picking up my Panasonic PT-500 projector tomorrow, but have no screen selected. I need a ceiling mounted manual screen. The throw distance will be about 10.5 feet. I'm hoping to get a 90" 16:9 diagonal picture, since I only watch DVDs. I'm only willing to pay $100-$500 for a screen. What...
  4. Russell Volz

    Cables and Jacks everywhere, where to start?

    I'm about to place my order for the systems listed below. I have a small 12x12 HT room. What issues or technologies or features should I be looking for in cables? What cable recommendations do you have? I think the Samsung DVD-931 comes with a DVI cable for connecting to the projector. If...
  5. Russell Volz

    H/K & Rocket support: good, bad, or ugly?

    First of all I want to thank all of you very much for helping me to select speakers for my 12x12 HT. Before I place my order, how is the customer support for the following systems? * Harmon Kardon 325 Tuner * Rocket ELT-1 Speakers * Panisonic 500 Projector * Sanyo Z2 Projector (I can't...
  6. Russell Volz

    "To DVI" or "Not to DVI" - That is the question?

    I thought I was all ready to make my purchases after selecting the Panny 500 or Sanyo Z2 projectors (it seems that either would be fine) and the Denon DVD-910. Then someone told me that I should pick something with a DVI interface. I see that the Panny 500 is DVI-D and the Sanyo Z2 is DVI-I...
  7. Russell Volz

    Which Harmon Kardon system is best?

    For my small 12'L x 12'W x10'H Home Theater, I've settled on the Rocket ELT-1 Speakers, Sanyo Z2 LCD Projecter and Denon DVD910. I only do DVD's. I was settled on the Harmon Kardon AVR-325, but now I see that there's a H/K DPR 1001 "All Digital Amplifier Receiver" or the H/K DPR 330 for about...
  8. Russell Volz

    Ugly but great sound vs. Elegant and OK sound?

    You guys crack me up. :D I guess I must be anal or I wouldn't have spent 2-3 hours every night for the last month on the internet researching this stuff. I'm settled (I think) on the following HT System: * Sanyo Z2 projector ($2,000) * Denon 910 DVD ($250) * Harman Kardon AVR-325 Receiver...
  9. Russell Volz

    Ugly but great sound vs. Elegant and OK sound?

    Guys, Great responses! I'm amazed at such insightful and informative advise. My favorite response was from Patrick DT, "It's better to get forgiveness than permission!" LOL!! Ain't that the truth! Or Dave F's response, "Why not put the receiver and DVD in a closed cabinet so it's not...
  10. Russell Volz

    Ugly but great sound vs. Elegant and OK sound?

    I have a 12x12 room, play only DVDs, and seldom have the volume higher than mid-range. I really like the looks of the Bose Lifestyle 28. I know that sounds dumb, but the tuner, DVD, and projector will be sitting within view of a good portion of the house. I just know my wife's going to have a...
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    For $1,500 is the H/K AVR 330 and the Bose AM10 a good choice?

    I have a 12x12 room and only watch DVDs and not very loud at that. I'm looking at spending about $1,000 on speakers and $500 on a receiver. Is this a good price mix? Is the H/K AVR 330 and the Bose AM10 a good choice? Whatever I pick will have to look nice enough to please my wife. Thanks...
  12. Russell Volz

    At $1,500 is the H/K330 and Bose AM10 a good choice?

    Sorry Guys, I put this on the wrong forum. Russell
  13. Russell Volz

    At $1,500 is the H/K330 and Bose AM10 a good choice?

    I have a 12x12 room and only watch DVDs and not very loud at that. I'm looking at spending about $1,000 on speakers and $500 on a receiver. Is this a good price mix? Is the H/K AVR 330 and the Bose AM10 a good choice? Whatever I pick will have to look nice enough to please my wife. Thanks...
  14. Russell Volz

    7.1 Receiver Question

    Nathan, I too am looking at receivers. Please tell me if any of you think that the HK7200 is overkill for me. I only play DVD movies. My room is only 12x12. I'm putting in a Panny 500 or Sanyo Z2 projector, and Denon 910 DVD. I'll probably hook the receiver up to my two cheep Boze speakers...
  15. Russell Volz

    Fixed Screen vs. Roll Up?

    Bill, What roll up did you buy? How did you mount it? Where did you buy it? How much did it cost? What projector do you have? Thanks. Russell
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    What $1,000 sound systems should I be looking at?

    I was thinking a $1,000 for receiver and speakers. Since we only watch DVDs having a good system is important to us, but it doesn't have to be "great". Will $1,000 do the trick? What should I be looking at?
  17. Russell Volz

    What $1,000 sound systems should I be looking at?

    I'm purchasing a Sanyo Z2 projector and Denon 910 DVD. My room is 12x12. I'm going to be using the sound system for DVDs and on rare occasion CDs. I'm budgeting a $1,000 for the sound system, but haven't a clue where to start. What features are important and what systems do you recommend? When...
  18. Russell Volz

    Fixed Screen vs. Roll Up?

    Is there a "significant" difference between a fixed screen and a roll up screen? I really want to do a ceiling mounted roll up, but everyone seems to have a fixed.
  19. Russell Volz

    How to build a $300-500 sound system

    I've been researching HT for about a week and have narrowed down my search to the Sanyo PLV-Z2 projector. I was thinking of going with a Home-Theater-In-A-Box system like I saw at Costco, but after reading about the Denon DVD-910, I think I'd rather put more money into a good DVD player like the...
  20. Russell Volz

    Which <$2,000 projector is best?

    Yah, 22 years ago I was a newlywed. One day I came home from a hard day of work and sat down with my bowl of ice cream to watch the tube, but there was no tube. Just a blank wall. I yelled, "Someone stole our TV!" My wife calmly said, "No, last night you were so busy with that darn TV, that you...
  21. Russell Volz

    Which <$2,000 projector is best?

    My family and I have not watched TV in 22 years and have no interest in doing so, but we do greatly enjoy watching 3-4 DVD movies each week. After walking through Costco each week and drooling over the new "big" sets, I'm bent on cashing in my 1990 32" Panasonic for something bigger and...
  22. Russell Volz

    Newbee

    Jack, I don't understand your question. "Contribute"? I'm so new at this, I just figured out what DIY means. I'm too ignorant about HT to contribute anything but questions, but I am learning fast. I guess I could have put all three questions into one thread, but it seemed better to seperate...
  23. Russell Volz

    $4,000 DLP projector vs. $1,000 LCD projector

    Is the InFocus 5700 not a 3 chip DLP? Is having 3 chips important?
  24. Russell Volz

    $1,500 screen vs. $500 screen

    Is it really worth spending $1,500 for a screen? Or will a $500 screen do well?
  25. Russell Volz

    $2,000 Sound System vs. $400 Sound System

    Will I really tell the difference between a $2,000 sound system and a $400 home-theater-in-a-box?
  26. Russell Volz

    $4,000 DLP projector vs. $1,000 LCD projector

    Specifications aside, when watching DVDs, will I notice a "big" difference between a $4,000 DLP projector like the InFocus ScreenPlay 5700 as compared to a $1,000 LCD projector like the Toshiba ET1? I have a 12'x12' dark room.
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