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  1. Maurice Shapiro

    HDMI in favor of component and digiital audio cables?

    Thank you Mort for your reply. I appreciate your comments.
  2. Maurice Shapiro

    HDMI in favor of component and digiital audio cables?

    Good morning I am moving. Because space is a consideration, I must replace a large HDTV with a smaller one. It is also an opportune time to replace two aging pieces of equipment (AV receiver and DVD player). The new residence is a Cox Cable only community. The new HDTV, AV receiver and...
  3. Maurice Shapiro

    Pioneer Elite Pro-510HDTV Intermittent dark picture

    Thanks Greg for your reply. I have been awaiting a response from Pioneer for a number of days and just got it. They tell me, "you may have an issue with the Power Supply Board" and that I should have a local service center check it out. They say that the parts and labor should be a $200 plus...
  4. Maurice Shapiro

    Pioneer Elite Pro-510HDTV Intermittent dark picture

    Sorry Jack. Thanks for moving the thread to the proper place. Maurice
  5. Maurice Shapiro

    Pioneer Elite Pro-510HDTV Intermittent dark picture

    I bought a Pioneer Elite Pro-510HDTV along with a separate SH-D09 Digital Tuner in 2001. Until recently the system has been trouble free. However, lately, the 510HD presents an intermittent severely deteriorated picture. The problem presents itself in the following way. There is a sound of a...
  6. Maurice Shapiro

    Am I over cabled?

    Hello Grant Instead of my making this situation clearer, I seem to be making it more muddled each time I respond. Perhaps, I should wait until I can go into the attic to actually see the cabling, splitters and diplexers there. I live in Arizona and this time of year, attic temperatures...
  7. Maurice Shapiro

    Am I over cabled?

    Hello Wayne I am learning as I read your post and recognize just how little I know. Once it cools down here (today the temperature will be about 105F, I will go into the attic and actually look at the diplexers and whatever splitters are there. I will also check the ID ports on each of the...
  8. Maurice Shapiro

    Am I over cabled?

    Hello Wayne. I am sorry that my post was unclear. I am a home consumer and not well-versed in electronics. Regarding signal direction, I was told that there are two diplexers in my garage attic. I have not seen them and have GUESSED the paths to and from them. My guess might be in complete...
  9. Maurice Shapiro

    Am I over cabled?

    Thank you Grant for your input. I appreciate your comments I have checked all cables to insure they are hand-tight fitted. The distance from my dish and terrestrial antennas to the combiner, splitters, amplifiers and finally to the satellite receiver is just at 100ft. This impedes your...
  10. Maurice Shapiro

    Am I over cabled?

    Hello to all. I subscribe to the Dish Network and receive satellite programming through a single DVR 510 receiver. My main viewing in on a Pioneer Elite 510HD television located in my entertainment room. I also have non-HDTV television sets in three other rooms. The installer who cabled...
  11. Maurice Shapiro

    Distance from seating to screen

    Thank you. This is just the information I wanted. I appreciate your quick response. Regards, Maurice
  12. Maurice Shapiro

    Distance from seating to screen

    Is there a formula that one can use to establish the optimum viewing distance from seating to the screen?
  13. Maurice Shapiro

    All of my home theater equipment for sale

    Thank you for your emails and private messages. I appreciate your suggestions and support. An acquaintnece is buying all my home theater equipment. Therefore, my offer to sell my home theater equipment on this thread is withdrawn. Thanks again.
  14. Maurice Shapiro

    Timbre Matching

    Greetings to all. Not everyone has a discriminating ear. I once had this attribute and was able to discern minor differences in tonal quality and frequency response; not now. Now, my ability to hear the range of sound I once was able to hear has greatly diminished. Nevertheless, I still...
  15. Maurice Shapiro

    I bought another MK-150THX subwoofer

    The domestic tranquility of my home was shattered today. I wonder if you heard the acrimony. If you didn’t, allow me to tell you about myself and my wife. We have been married, many, many, many years. Most of them have been comfortable and pleasant. However, there is one issue that seems to...
  16. Maurice Shapiro

    Really good Customer Service

    My experience owning M&K speakers has been good. Over the years I have purchased M&K speakers for use in two vastly different size rooms. The guidance given to me by M&K representatives has allowed me to enjoy great sound in each room even though the cost of speakers for the smaller room was...
  17. Maurice Shapiro

    WTB: Used MK MX-150 MKII THX Ultra Subwoofer

    I am looking for a USED MK MX-150 MKII Ultra subwoofer. I will pay $500 for the used sub plus insured surface shipping costs.
  18. Maurice Shapiro

    FS: Bose VCS-10 Center Speaker

    Thanks for the suggestion.
  19. Maurice Shapiro

    FS: Bose VCS-10 Center Speaker

    April 14, 2004: NO LONGER FOR SALES. HAS BEEN DISPOSED. For sale: Bose VCS-10 Center speaker. This is a modest speaker more then adequate for a secondary entertainment area. MSRP $199. I want $100 plus you pay shipping. This speaker designed to sit on top of TV. It was engineered to...
  20. Maurice Shapiro

    THX select or Ultra?

    John, both receivers have excellent features, power and component control. IMO, either would be a good choice to provide you with the THX experience. However, cost might be an important consideration to you. If it is, then the recommendation posted by Mr Ernst should be heeded. It is my...
  21. Maurice Shapiro

    THX select or Ultra?

    John, the MK 150THX series speakers are superb! I have had enjoyed my set of seven plus the subwoofer for a number of years. Not once playing any DVD or CD have I been disappointed with the 150's. I have no intention of ever upgrading them as they provide all of the depth and quality that...
  22. Maurice Shapiro

    WTB MK LCR-55 Speaker (in Arizona if possible))

    I got my speaker. Thank you.
  23. Maurice Shapiro

    Anyone have an M&K sub?

    Brandon, over the years I purchased numerous sound systems for my professional business needs. The brand I found to provide the best overall quality were those produced by MK. Because of my satisfaction with them, I chose MK speakers for my personal home use as well. At present, I am retired...
  24. Maurice Shapiro

    WTB MK LCR-55 Speaker (in Arizona if possible))

    I want to buy one White MK LCR-55 Speaker in Arizona if possible. Would take two or three speakers if price is right.
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