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Hi All, I'm looking for a way to find the basics in how to, and advantages/disadvantages to trying a TV tuner in my PC, and then using that signal for my widescreen TV. Salesguy at BB was saying something about a PC being able to "scale" the TV signal better, thereby producing a better...

I have had the HTD level 3 now for a bit over 2 weeks. Towers and center up front, bookshelf surround, and Acoustec H100 sub. Fist off, HTD service is outstanding, really topnotch customer service. I'm no audiophile, nor do I have the fun of comparing different speakers side to side...

I decided to order a Pioneer 5070 from one of the AVS forum sponsors. It came down to buying the Panasonic locally, or ordering the Pio for around $300 more. As far as rating PQ while shopping. This is a daunting task. I envy those that have the knowledge to go to a store and work with the TV...

Hi All, Seems like the Pioneer has the better rep for PQ. Trouble is right now I can get the Panny for $600 less, and it also has a devoted group of followers. The trouble I'm having is knowing whatever I buy will be obsolete faster than the old days when buying CRTs. So is it worth...

The room is about half of the basement. Close to 29 feet long and 13 feet wide. It is a nice open space, but it has a closet for the furnace which takes away from one end of this room and a doorway in the middle. So what I have ended up with is an area about 16 x 13 for HT and entertainment, so...

Whoa Chris, If I could find the Panasonic TH50PX60U for $1700 I would be driving there right now to pick one up, rather than sitting here typing. I've only just started to watch for that particular model, but the cheapest I find here in Utah (not too far from Salt Lake City) is about $1950...

Jim, Was the HD1000 difficult to set up with no lens shift? I take it that with no lens shift, the only way to position the image, or display, is to move the projector. Is that correct? So the projector must be exactly in the middle of where the screen will be? Thanks.

Hi Again, I had given up on the projector because of bulb cost, and the fact that it seems folks don't use them much to watch TV, and I am trying to put together a room for movies, music and TV. Also, the price of the Visio ($1330 after rebate and coupon) was so cheap. Even after a thread...

Hi All, Still no display. Gave up on the projector idea, so probably end up with a 50 inch plasma. I was set to buy the Visio that was on sale at CC, and it was a real deal. So I up one last time to see it in store, see what the picture looks like. To me the color was nice, but the detail...

Hi All, Still trying to come to some decision for a display. I am kind of trying to talk myself into a projector (Sanyo Z5), but can't seem to get around what I see as complications. 1. Cables: Room is finished, and the length of the room means projector would be in the middle somewhere...

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Sorry all, I'm very new to all this. I have a start on my first HT. Have A/V receiver, speakers set up, but no display yet. I was about to bite on the deal at CC for the Vizio 50 inch plasma ($1350 after rebate). Then a friend asks if I have seen any front projectors. I have not been able...

Yes, that does help, thank you. Is it necessary to get a CD with the "pink noise"? My reciever has a tone built in for calibrating. Are the CDs supposed to be better for calibration? Thanks

Hi All, I considered PM'ing a couple of folks here on the forum. Never quite sure if a new thread is warranted. If I am understanding the basics of speaker positioning: Fronts should be equidistant apart and in front, sides should be same distance from seating position. So in a...

Bob, Many thanks again. I just barely ran across a link with some descriptions closely matching what you are describing. I will definitely try to learn how to calibrate my speakers. Will have them calibrated make up for a less than ideal position? I am pretty much starting the room from...

Hi, OK, I'm getting close here. I have my 5.1 set up, still waiting on DVD player and will have to connect an old TV while deciding on a display. Anyone willing to suggest some DVDs, either movies or music that really show off the surround sound? Thanks.

A little update: I bought a sub (BIC H100), and just received the level 3's from HTD today. My very very early impression is that for music I may prefer my old Yamaha MS1000M with the sub, over the HTD. Again that is a very early assessment, I may change my mind when the SACD player gets...

Bob My mistake for not using "email notification", so I missed your last post. So I bought a "special" digital coax for no reason? I've got several RCA cables laying around. I do so love wasting my money. I am impressed with all the A/V connections my inexpensive Onkyo has, but it does not...

Yes, that did help. Thanks for the responses.

Sorry All, but I'm kind of lost here. First problem is I do not have all my components yet, so do not know exactly what I'll have for outputs. Also, I don't know what type of connections are prefered for best quality. Are all the "normal" plugs, for component video, SACD, subwoofer all the...

Hi, Trying to anticipate some of the cables I'll need for my first HT before everything arrives. I will have my first SACD player, and will want to connect the 5.1 channels. These are anolog, correct? So can I use some of my old RCA cables for these connections? My reciever does not...

Thanks for all the help. I will get a sub. I listen mostly to various rock, everything from hard rock to easy listening, but very much enjoy my small collection of classical music. I am going to order the HTD level 3 for a trial, including the towers for fronts. I have read many good...

Bob, Thanks a lot! What you write make a lot of sense. So you are telling me that a sub can give me the range of bass needed for reproducing music? Again, my inexperience, but I thought the sub was strictly for the real lows. If I could get the sound I wanted without the huge towers I...

Thanks for all the replies. I suppose it would be foolish to spend the money and not go all the way and get the sub. I really do need to get up to CC and listen to something, anything, for some sort of comparison. My dilemma originally came from the fact that I want to first and foremost have...

Please don't apologize for the post. I appreciate the info. Explaining the cross-over helped. I'm starting from scratch, so if I get a sub, it would come as a set. My receiver is not real strong, so that may hurt me, but I'm still not convinced that I would miss a sub. I'm considering the...

Oh Luis! I thought I was getting close to deciding on the HTD level 3, with the towers (maybe minus the sub). Now I read the thread you posted on the new stuff coming from AV123. How long can I wait? Do you have any more news on when the x-mtm-ex may be available? One thing that still...

Hi All, Can someone help me understand the importance of subwoofers? My main concern is music. I've listened to music for 30 years with two speakers and had plenty of bass, so why do I need these huge subwoofers? Thanks

Thanks for the response. Mike

Hi All, Just starting trying to figure out how far I want to go with a HT. Primarily want music, so looking at a SACD/DVD player, something like the Sony DVPNS90V. Supposed to be an up-converting DVD player, with HDMI output. So, do I need HDMI input on the receiver I buy, or HDMI input on...

Thanks Kevin and Chris. Looking briefly at audiogon.com it is obviious that these are still a well respected speaker. Now my dillema will be whether to try to build around these, which I will have to learn how to do (matching timbre, etc), or try to sell and buy a matched set. I'm not...