What are some good sounding satellite type speakers ( front,center, rear, and maybe center-rear) for surround sound? I'm not talking about the bookshelf speakers....small like the Bose or Infinity Modulus?
I've been looking at the HDTV outdoor antennas on the internet and have noticed that they are UHF, picking up channels 14-69. I want to pick up digital/HDTV 6,8,12,35 on my Sony HDTV w/built-in tuner. I'm kinda confused on how to get 6,8,12 HDTV with just a UHF antenna...I guess I wont ...
I've had DirecTV for years. I have a HDTV now and I'm wanting to buy a HD receiver. Just wondering if anyone here subscribes to DirecTV and has the HD channels. I know there isnt very many available right now, but hows the picture quality? And what about locals? Are the local (ABC, CBS, NBC...
I just bought the Sony KD-34XBR960 [Full HDTV (built-in ATSC tuner for over-the-air HD reception)]. I want to be able to pick up local HDTV reception, but I need an antenna. Has anyone here used an HDTV antenna? I've searched and found indoor and outdoor antennas. I'd like to avoid an outdoor if...
Just bought the 34" widescreen XBR HDTV. I want to get a new DVD player (the one I have is 5 years old). I want a DVD player that will give the best picture/resolution .....or at least better than a standard DVD player. Is this possible? What about cable from the TV to the DVD player?? ....Can...
I was looking at the Axiom website and noticed the M-80ti tower speakers. I have my eye on the Swans 6.1 towers, but I noticed that the Axioms come in different wood colors and one of them matches my furniture. Anyway....who here owns Axioms? Tell me about them!! Thanks
A Sony KD-34XBR960 has the built-in tuner, so I can pick up HDTV broadcast...right? Will I need an antenna for that? How can I find out if my area (Richmond Virginia) has HDTV broadcast?
Is a conditioner/regulator in anyway a problem for a receiver? Will it prevent the amps from getting the power that it needs? I'm not talking about a surge protector strip....I'm talking about a Tripp-lite or other brand device that regulates and conditions the current going to your equipment...
I've done a search on yahoo for B&K and came up with a few dealers. The cheapest on a AVR507 was $2400 something. Whos the least expensive authorized dealer you know of?
Whats the main difference in the 900 compared to the 901? How does the 900 rank in your opinion? I found where I can get a new 900 for $699. Just wondering if its worth looking into. Thanks
Theres a local guy whos selling these Pardigm speakers. they are 1.5 years old and are supposed to be like new. I've got my eye set on the Swans, but if the price is right on these Pardigm, I might pick them up until I'm ready to get the Swans. Anyone here ever use these speakers? Tell me...
The Onkyo TX-DS989VER2 has earned Lucasfilm Ltd.'s highest honor — new THX® Ultra2 certification. anyone have this receiver? hows it sound? what about this THX Ultra 2? can you tell a difference?
I can get a refurbished Onkyo TX-NR901 from Onkyo website for $999....can purchase a 2 year warranty for ...$65, I think it was? I also found a new Denon 3805 for $908.88 online. I want to get Swan speaker....probably the 6.1's, Swan center, and Swan rear speaker (not sure which ones...
A guy I work with bought a Sony HDTV and has a HDTV Directv receiver. He wants me to find him a cable (cheap,online) to attach the two. He gave me the following numbers : MOC HDMI400DV12M will any HDMI-DVI cable work for him? are some better than others?
what ever happened to the big equalizers that were hooked up to your home stereo system? Do these new home entertainment receivers have built-in equalizers? Can you still buy an equalizer...and are they worth fooling with?
in the glossary at circuit city website the definition to THX is : THX - Lucasfilm Inc. has developed a certification process for audio and video components that meet their high standards for home theater performance. THX-certified components incorporate specific performance features and...
...and you had tower speakers( Infinity Beta 50 ) and a matching Infinity center speaker, and possibly 2 more Beta 50s for rear speakers....what receiver would you choose to own in the $700-$1000 price range. This would be mostly for TV, but some stereo too.
Heres what I'm thinking.... Infinity Beta 50 tower speakers in the front. Infinity Beta C360 center speaker ...and maybe an Infinity Subwoofer ...could I use another set of the beta 50s as rear speakers?? Would that make any sense in doing that? I would like to have the complete "surround...
Who owns a set of Beta 50's? I'm considering buying a set, just would like to know what others think of them. I can get a new pair for $649. Are there any other speakers on the market(that perform better for about the same price) that you would recommend ?? Are these Beta 50's the best tower...