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  1. Johnal

    Exclusive SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer Giveaway

    Confirming my entry.
  2. Johnal

    Win an Onkyo TX-NR1030 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AV Receiver

    I'd love to upgrade my old HK7200 to something that actually has HDMI inputs let alone one that can handle the latest and greatest Dolby Atmos. This would also give me the perfect excuse to add some speakers to my setup. ;)
  3. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    I might just do that. ;) If I do end up going the route of an in-wall speaker in the pillars, I will probably end up having to play around with insulation as well. Due to the rather unique nature of this set up I haven't found anything definitive on whether or not it may end up sounding boomy...
  4. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    Thanks for your response, Al. With the exception of the M0's, Axiom's in wall/on-wall solutions are out of my price range of $325. I plan on auditioning the Ascend Acoustic's HTM-200s within the next week. Admittedly, I'm still curious about the in-pillar option. :)
  5. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    We had flat speaker wire laid out under our wooden flooring - I was going to remove the baseboard and run the speaker wire through the inside of the pillar. To be honest, I've never even heard what "good" in wall speakers sound like. The only place I ever hear them is at a mall or business. The...
  6. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    I will definitely be considering those, but my wife would really prefer us not having any speakers hanging off the walls. With that being said, I love the AA sound and company so I may push for them if I fall in love with their smaller speakers.In the mean time I'd really like to get some input...
  7. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    Can't say I've ever looked into flat speakers. Currently no surround units in place.
  8. Johnal

    In-Wall(Pillar?) speakers?

    Just looking for some opinions and suggestions with the purchase of 2 in-wall speakers for surrounds. I'm currently using a good ol' HK AVR 7200 with Ascend Acoustic Sierra 1 speakers for my LCR channels. Our living room has us rather limited in our placement of surround speakers. For the time...
  9. Johnal

    Closed - Win an Axiom Audio Epic Grand Master Home Theater System or $2242 in Credit!

    Username: Johnal # of Posts: 122 Current Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Why I Want To Win: Axiom sounds great but has always been out of my price range. Bonus entries: Liked HTF on Facebook (X) Uploaded Gallery Images ( ) - Paste link here Complete Profile ( ) Guide or How-To ( ) [/list]
  10. Johnal

    Just got done preordering the new "Ultra"!!

    congrats! I knew i shouldn't have ventured over here! I didn't even hear about this upgrade until a few minutes ago when I went over to their website to see what's new. Nearly twice the output?! Seriously? Okay... damn it...i can't take this anymore. I've been losing sleep over trying to...
  11. Johnal

    HK AVR 7200 Died ... Repair? Replace?

    Thanks for your reply... right around the same time you posted this I was able to fix the receiver. It seems unfortunate that this is such a common problem with this model. At the same time, I have never been disatisfied with it's quality, and this was less than a "serious problem." Here are...
  12. Johnal

    HK AVR 7200 Died ... Repair? Replace?

    Hey Everyone, Back in March of 04' I purchased a Harman/Kardon AVR 7200. The members of this forum were so helpful and so informative that my purchase was based almost solely on the help I received here. I could not have been happier with my purchase and the 7200 was perfect for my wants and...
  13. Johnal

    Disappointed with XM 80's channel

    I like the music they play on ToeJam, I just can't stand that I can never see the name of the song or the artist. That bugs the $hit out of me.
  14. Johnal

    Purchasing a television & cold feet....

    It’s amazing how much more you learn about HT technology when you are in the market to make an upgrade or a large purchase. I’ve been holding out on the purchase of a new television to ensure I would have a 1080p input. To be honest, I’m relatively torn at this point between one of the new Sony...
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    Best 50" - 56" HDTV ???

    wow...okay... I've never actually visited that forum before, but it's a tad crazy. There are some very knowledgeable people there, but I find myself annoyed with the presence of trolls galore. Originally I had my heart set on the 55" unit, but since I will be wanting the XBR model, it seems...
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    Best 50" - 56" HDTV ???

    I would love to see the Samsung 5679 along side Sony's SXRD 55" model for comparision when it becomes available. Both sound extremely promising.
  17. Johnal

    Any SVS owners in Southern California?

    wOOt -- Costa Mesa! :) I'm rollin with the PC_Ultra though.
  18. Johnal

    Best 50" - 56" HDTV ???

    Can you please link your source? I'm really curious about this.
  19. Johnal

    Best 50" - 56" HDTV ???

    Nevermind...found it.... and I'm sold! SXRD 2006!
  20. Johnal

    Best 50" - 56" HDTV ???

    You are describing the television I've been dreaming of. Can you reference the site or your source for these potential changes to the SXRD units? Thanks!
  21. Johnal

    1080p vs 1080i Plasma or LCD - To wait, or not to wait.

    I hate responding to my own response on a thread, but I finally got a chance to check out the Sony SXRD in person instead of just what I've read online and... what a beautiful picture it was! I was so close to just biting the bullet and going for it... but no... I must wait for the 1080p input...
  22. Johnal

    1080p vs 1080i Plasma or LCD - To wait, or not to wait.

    Bookmark! I'm very tempted by Sony's SXRD units, but I really want to wait for that 1080p input to better "future-proof" my investment. It would also be nice if those speakers were detachable. I'm hoping for a set like this by the end of the year. -Johnal P.S. Nils is my hero.
  23. Johnal

    Anything that top's the Ultra's on the horizon?

    Could someone provide a link or reference a site where they discuss introducing a new driver? THanks!
  24. Johnal

    Better Fronts Make Difference?

    I second the Ascend Acoustics nomination. I have the 340's for LCR and 170's for surrounds. I couldn't be happier. :)
  25. Johnal

    2 PC-Ultras or 1 PB12-Ultra/2?...feedback?

    I've had my beautiful PC-Ultra for a relatively short period of time and my need/greed to have even more power at my disposal is slowly getting the better of me. I was wondering what most people here would prefer to do if they had an option. Own 2 PC-Ultras or 1 PB12-Ultra/2? No...i can't...
  26. Johnal

    Calibration and PC-Ultra

    Thanks to watching LOTR at reference level (w/no problem by the way) my cat sits in her cat tree whenever I am watching a movie. It was fantastic! :)
  27. Johnal

    problems with hk dpr2005?

    I am curious about this as well. I currently use the AVR 7200 but I am familiar with the "delay" of sound production which I was assured was actually normal for some HK receivers. The price you mentioned for a DPR2005 is pretty good. I beleive costco.com is selling it for around that price and...
  28. Johnal

    Battery Backup

    Well i live in Costa Mesa which is in Orange County CA. I don't think i really have to worry about lightning around here but black outs and brown outs are far more common. I'll check out the "Tweaks" area as you suggested. Thanks!
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    Battery Backup

    So I've been doing as much reading as I can on finding a decent battery backup and after seeing what can happen from mere power outages I want some serious protection. I'm using the hk7200 with a TiVo, DVD Player, my computer and a Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW LCD monitor & an SVS PC-Ultra Sub. I...
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