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  1. JimHaskell

    DVDplayer -- Hurry up and wait!

    I have a JVC dvd player. It's the three disc changer they came out with a while back. I paid $200 for it, which lets you know it was a few years ago. Well anyway, it is not progressive scan, and I want to upgrade, but ... The technology is changing so rapidly. I could get a progressive scan...
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    Who uses dipole surrounds?

    I used Cambridge Soundwords dipoles in my old Pro-Logic system, but bought direct radiating speakers when I upgraded to 5.1. My receiver is a 6.1 receiver, so I thought about using the direct radiating speakers as the rear channel (in series) and then using the dipoles as surrounds again. I...
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    DVE or Avia????

    My neighbor has lent me both. Assuming a get the time to do it soon, which disk should I use to calibrate my new HT system?? Or -- is there a benefit to using both?
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    Center channel speaker placement question

    I have a rear projection crt tv. Right now, my center speaket is on top of the set, but I want to put the TV on a riser, maybe 18 inches higher. This would move the center speaker really high -- like over 6 ft high. So, do I keep it there and angle it down, or do I place it in front of the TV...
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    My 6th speaker????

    I recently posted the details on my new system. I have a 6.1 receiver, but I bought speaskers for 5.1. So, I'll need to get my 6th speaker. Well, my surrounds are JBL E10's. I'd like another one for the rear center, but they are sold in pairs. For now, I'm watching ebay to see if anyone is...
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    Funny Bose story

    I was at Best Buy. A father and son were listening to speakers. They wanted something small for stereo listening. The salesman took them to Bose first (a cube and bass module set-up), and turned it way up. Next he went to some JBL bookshelf speakers and hit "the button." The father and son...
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    Bought some speakers

    I took the plunge and decided to go with JBL. I got the E80's (2) The EC 250 center E10 surrounds (2) And the E150 sub. Also got the Yamaha 5750 receiver. Total price before tax was $1050. Also bought a 55' Mitsubishi rear projection crt, HDTV. That priced out at $1509 before...
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    What do I do with my old speakers??

    Hey, my second post!! Anyway, I'm still using a Pro logic HT, and I'm planning to upgrade. My surround speakers are Cambridge soundworks "The Surround" -- not the 5.1 model, but the original dipolar. Can they possibly be used in any capacity, or are they now scrap? Thanks, Jim
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    Wher to buy???

    What are some good on-line stores to shop for HT speakers? I'm upgrading, and I want to comparison shop. Thanks for any links or info you can provide! Jim P.S. I was about to shop at Best Buy until I started browsing this forum. I understand their prices are higher than they should be...
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