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Thanks Dean. I'll check that out.

I've got a HTS with a Yamaha RXV-1400 and a Screenplay 7200. I've had the system going for a few months now. In the last few weeks, we've noticed that the sound is lagging about a second behind the picture--which is REALLY annoying during dialogue. It's occurring on both Directv and DVD. Has...

Thanks, David. I don't have a camera handy, but can probably describe it fairly well. I've got 10 foot ceilings. There is a fairly elaborate piece of crown molding on the ceiling that hangs down about 10 inches or so and extends about three feet out from the wall. The center speaker is at the...

I bought a house from someone who had installed a 5.1 HTS. When he left, he took everything but the center channel speaker, which is buried inside some crown molding. It has an immovable grill in front. Unfortunately, I cannot tell exactly what type of speaker is in there and would need to rip...

Found both Trinity and Beyond and The Day After Trinity on Amazon.com. Looks like I'm going to be spending some money on DVDs this Spring.

Thanks everyone. I saw an amazing documentary back in the late 80s called (I think) "The Day After Trinity." It was largely a history of the Manhattan Project. The last five minutes or so were a series of nuke blasts. I wonder if this is the same documentary.

Thanks, Dustin.

No sub before. I got the PB2+ because (1) I have a fairly large room (6000 cubic feet, not including leakage), (2) I wanted low, low bass, (3) the extra money was not too big of an issue for me, (4) I didn't want to get a smaller SVS and spend the next couple of years wondering what I have left...

I just got my SVS PB2+ and, like the other happy owners here, I am amazed at how it shakes the house. I have not really taken it out for a true test drive yet, but look forward to doing so. I do have several questions: 1. I have one neighbor. His house is about 25 feet from my listening room...

I just bought a PB2+ and am hooking it up tomorrow. It seems to me that some nice high-quality nuclear explosions would really bring out the low bass. I've poked around with Google, but haven't found any high-quality recordings on the web. Does anyone have any ideas on where I can track down...

Thanks. James, I was planning to go with modified BIC America speakers all around. Earlier this week, I found out that the previous owners had left their Triad center channel speaker in the crown molding when they moved out. This means that I can (1) get four matching Triads, which will cost a...

I know that the general rule is to timbre match the front and center channel speakers. Obviously, the easiest way to do this is to match speaker brands and lines. However, if I want to mix and match speaker brands, how would I go about timbre matching? Do I need to do this qualitatively by...

Thanks. I have heard from others as well that this probably won't work because of the magnetic field and the vibrations. Oh well.

Hello all. I have a quick question. I am installing a home theater system with a front projector. The audio system will include an SVS box sub (either a PB1-Plus or a PB2-Plus). We will have a second tube television (19" or 27") that we will use when we are not using the front projector. The...

Thanks, Mark. I may end up having to go with in-ceiling rear speakers. I take it their in-ceilings are also good? Also, I'll be using the speakers primarily for home theater. Are triads best in HTS or when listening to music?

What do people think about this brand? The prior owners of my house had installed a HTS. They had put the center channel inside some crown molding. I had been under the impression that they had taken the center channel when they moved. It turns out that they didn't--it is still up there. I...

Chris, thanks for the response. I may not have been clear in my original post. I am wondering what amount of foot-lamberts I want coming off the screen. I've heard that 30+ is a good idea for ambient light. I've also read a few places that 50+ is a good idea. What are your thoughts?

Hello there. I am installing a home theater system. I'll have an 82" 16:9 screen. The room will have a decent amount of ambient light. The windows will be open during the day, but no light from the windows will shine directly on the screen. The interior lights can be dimmed, but probably will...

Thanks to all. I carefully measured my cabinet space, and only the SVS PB1-ISD will fit in the space. I will probably end up jettisoning the HSU idea. I may propose the sub-as-furniture idea and upgrade to a wooden SVS. It's a little pricey, but is the only way I can guarantee having an...

Married for a few years, Michael. Enjoying it, and trying to keep the wife happy so she will let me enjoy my hobbies. One other big rub: Due to the configuration of our house and the wiring that is already in place, we either will need to go with ceiling-mounted rear speakers or in-ceiling...

Thanks. I'll check out those systems. Glad to hear that I am not completely off base. I have no problem with internet companies as long as they are recommended by knowledgeable consumers. It's been a decade since I shopped for a stereo system. Now, there is so much information on the...

Thanks. I'll probably go the HSU or SVS box route. My wife REALLY wants the sub to go under a ready-made cabinet with a grill (where the prior homeowners put their sub). I understand that the sub's location can be very important. How worried should I be about this? If my wife insists on this...

I'm buying a 5.1 system. I'll mainly use it for home theatre. It will be in my family room, which has 10 foot ceilings. It's probably 12 feet deep and 23 feet long (it opens into a kitchen and breakfast area). I'm planning on the Yamaha RX-V1300 receiver ($600). I'm leaning towards an HSU or SVS...

Thanks, SethH. I did a quick look a second ago for the PB1-ISD. It looks like the right size. I couldn't find many customer reviews on it (those who did review it liked it a lot). Quality-wise, how does it compare to the 20-39? I don't have an external amp, so I'd have to buy that for the...

I'm getting a 5.1 system for a home theater. Probably will be getting the Yamaha RX-V1300. Not sure what other speakers I'll be getting yet. On the subwoofer, I'm torn between the SVS 20-39CS, the HSU VTF-2, and the Klipsch RSW-10. SVS is probably my first choice, but my wife really wants a box...