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Just wanted to update what I did to hang speakers horizontally. I removed the access panel where the wires connect to see what was there. Plenty of room. I found the center of gravity on the speakers, drilled four holes using the bracket as a template. I used 4 blind nuts and remounted the...

I contacted SVS. Their response "The crossover is mounted on the rear baffle, so there is actually very little available real estate on the back panel for safely sinking wood screws. The MDF baffle isn't that thick (only about 8 mm from my recollection), so I don't recommend risking drilling any...

Sam, Thanks for the reply. I am using those mounts although I have the wall version. Problem is the mounting bracket on the back of the speaker is not centered. It's 4' in on the tweeter side. The woofer on the opposite is too heavy for the mounts to hang the speaker horizontally. The...

I either need to change the way my speakers hang or get new smaller ones. I have 4 SVS SBS-01 surrounds hanging in the corners of the room. They hang vertically and I can not see a way to hang them horizontally due to the SVS mounting system. Hanging them horizontally would be my...

Thanks guys. I bought a stripper and compression tool for coxial, I never thought about making the componet cables myself. Seems like too much work. I went ahead and ordered the more expensive cables, overall small price to pay. Dan

I been reading about cables and understand the bogus hype for expensive cables. I need to run 25' of HDMI and 25' of component cables through wall. On Monoprice they have 22 AWG $35 and $55 24 AWG $22 26 AWG $17 Am I better off getting the more expensive $55 for a 25' foot run or will the...

Wayne, awesome reviews... most of it was over my head, but I got the jest. Great speakers. I'll get the 4 SBS + 1 SCS. I have to hang them due to space constraints. You threw me a curve ball with the suggestion of a cylinder. Earlier I read the SVS site that they are less expensive, for equal...

John, I thought I might gain alittle more. The SBS01s would fit better, I'd have to mount all 5 SCS horrizontally due to one hanging by a door. They have B-stock of SCS @ $129, $645 for all five. 4 SBS + 1 SCS $600 + only 3 pair brackets Save $200. Probably worth it? WhatdaU think? I have a...

After much good advice, I went to purchase an SVS sub. I didn't know they also made speakers which was going to be my next component to research. I'm looking 5, SCS-01s @ $875 plus 5 pair of $75 brackets and the Sub, about $2000 plus shipping. The MBS-01s look good but out of my budget. How do...

You know I becoming more of a HTF hobbiest than a HT hobbiest. I love reading all the fun responses. My wife does check her Pez, if they moved she knows I've been watching TV. When I drywalled up the top 1/2 of the old wet bar that was there, I thought I would have plenty of room. Well you know...

I ran wires to the corners, ceiling height, about 7 years ago when I did work on the room above. Didn't know anything about HT, I thought I was just planning ahead. I am replacing a cheap Pany all in one, $200, @ Costco from 4 years ago. Don't have room for floor speakers due to the door that...

I wish you guys would have posted the price of the SVS at the beginning of this thread. I was sold hook line and sinker on it, ready to buy, then I saw the $1500 price tag. I guess I'm just a cheap bastard but that's way too much for me. I have a Yamaha rx-v1800 in a 10 X 12 room. I probably...

Ouch, now that was a cold shoulder. Looked into this more and could not find anything on the Toshiba, but found plenty of good things about the Oppo. I was worried about the micro blocking with the Faroudja chip so I ordered the DV980H instead of the DV980HD. Contacted Oppo and asked about the...

I not ready to buy BlueRay, I was looking at the opps, then I saw this @ Costco for $60. Can't find much online about it. All I do is rent from Blockbuster. Is this a worthwhile unit or should I spend more for the opps. My TV is a pany 1080i. Any info / adivice would be helpful. Thanks, Dan

Brent, I do have a habit of over buying, partly becuse I hate having problems and I tend to hang to things for a long time. I don't mind spending a little more if there is something to gain. I do like the cleaner look of the 1800, with out all the buttons and front inputs showing. Maybe not the...

Andrew, Where did you make the purchase? Thanks, Dan

After many hours, I finally made my choice on a receiver RX-V1800. Thanks to all the reviews and info I found here. I didn't even have to post any questions until now...I've been searching for the best price. Digitalcraze $949 $0 shipping = $949 Clickfordigital $867 $40 shipping = $907...

Tim, Thanks for the info. The Blue conduit box is the speaker wires and cable. The power plug is just above the opening out of the picture. there is a hole behind the TV for all wires leading there. I got an estimate on a cabinet yesterday, $3,400. I didn't include that in my budget. I like...

I started this HT project over a year ago. I drywalled in the top of a wet bar to hang the TV and left the bottom open for the cabinet. The hole in the wall is open from floor to ceiling behind the TV, the opening is 48" x 48" x 24". Its time to get a cabinet made and buy some new equipment to...

Matt, I'm not an expert, but I asked this question a few weeks ago in the Display devices forum. Although I called if a stupid question. The answer I received was that it really all about copy protection, not signal quality. I read a article in Popular Mechanics that basically stated that along...

I bought the Panasonic TH-50PX500U at Best Buy three weeks ago. It's supposed to be in on Dec 14. No one has the 500U or the 50U in stock. I have not heard that it's been discontinued. You've got to jump in some time. Tech & models always change. It took me forever to decide on the TV. I would...

All that for copy protection. Since we always watch thru the DVR, sounds like the Cable Co HD DVR might be best for me for now. At least it's rented and I can turn it in or upgrade at any time. Dick, that's about how I have my TV hooked up now w/ the splitter. I'll plan on doing the same for the...

I'll check the hard drive size of the Adelphia DVR. We record or start to watch programs 1/2 hour or so ino them to FF past all the ads. Our digital non-HD cable box from Adelphia has a serial port that hooks directly to the TIVO which makes channel changing flawless. We 1st had the IR, I never...

Robert, Thank you. The TV has ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners and the card slot. I don't subscribe to HBO, any other pay channels and have never used PPV. I do want a DVR. I have TIVO on our other TV, it is awesome. I can go buy TIVO and pay the $12 a month until it wears out then buy another one. Or I...

I bought a Panny TH-50PX500U which has a HD tuner. Adelphia cable tells me I need a HD box. I don't understand why I can't hook the cable directly to the HD tuner. Can someone please explain what type of conversion the HD cable box does? Thank you, Dan

After 6 months of drywall, wire pulling, painting, learning about HT....I purchased a 50 plasma panny. I got Best Buy to match the TV-Authority price. Salesman at BB was showing me a $700 surge protector/noise filter he said would be adequate. I didn't buy his BS. I bought a $149 Monster Power...

Arthur, Thanks for your, the only, response. I've read many of your postings. I will buy the 500U some time this week. I was just reading the post from Dick Knisely about how he loves his Panny. What is this Setup / calibration he is talking about. Is it something that comes with the set or an...

I was set to buy the 50" Panny50U then I saw the 500U and the LG50PX5D. 500 and LG are about $600-700 more than the 50U. They offer: Card slots, I don't see using much HD tuners, probably not useful in my area Front inputs, that would be used for the occasional but important game and video...

Thank you all for your input. I hadn't looked at ED because I thought it was a step down from HD. After reading Michael's detailed explanation, seems it doesn't matter. The room is 12' so viewing distance will be 10-11'. Arthur please recommend. I keep hearing that plasma lasts only 5 years...

I've been looking for a new TV to wall mount. I've been reading all the posts, now I'm more confused. I didn't know there was so much to HD. Dell has this 42" plasma for $2600. I read the tech specs, still over my head. I'm too new to HTF to link websites. Please look at Dell.com I made the...