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  1. slammy77

    Need wire hiding advice/my first wall mount install

    A little more info: The tv and components are on a closet wall. I have access to the back of the wall via cutouts where I'm putting an electric outlet and cable outputs on the wall so that later I can hide the components completely in the closet if I choose to do so later. Snaking wires through...
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    Need wire hiding advice/my first wall mount install

    I have a wall mounted 32" vizio in my son's room that I just finished mounting. I want to install an Omnimount g303 three shelf wall mounted shelf system. My primary concern is that the g303 is a single stud mount shelf. I want to run the wires from the 3 components on this shelf into the wall...
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    YAY for me! Denon AVR-1709 for $299!

    Just landed it on ebay. I'm so excited. I hope it's a good receiver. I haven't found any reviews on it yet.
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    Need a cool running new receiver...

    I need a new receiver that I can connect and use in an eclosed cabinet behind glass doors. I want either the Onkyo TX-SR705 or the TX-SR606, but I've read that Onkyo receivers have heating issues. My old Sony never overheats inside the cabinet. Also inside the cabinet is a PS3, a DirecTV...
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    Help me choose between these 2 receivers guys...

    Okay... after lots and lots of researching receivers, I've narrowed the field down to 2 models. My budget is $500 firm with no room to go over. Onkyo TX-SR605 vs. the Denon AVR-1708 Here's a link to a side by side comparison courtesy of Crutchfield.com Crutchfield.com - Compare The...
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    Speaker sensitivity / setup question

    Thanks for the info. The receiver is old... 6 year old Sony... part of a HTIB system. Replacing it is next on the ol' to-do list.
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    Speaker sensitivity / setup question

    just got my 1st klipsch 5.1 system, the RB-51 system. My question regards sensitivity ratings. The RB-51 fronts are 92dB, kinda low for Klipsch bookshelf models The RC-52 center is 96dB The RS-42 surrounds are 93dB My Sony receiver allows me to adjust the power going to the...
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    In-wall/ceiling speakers vs bookshelf speakers

    Do in-wall/in-ceiling speakers typically perform as well as bookshelf speakers? I like the look of the in-wall/in-ceiling stuff, but I don't see how they can sound as good since they aren't in any type of enclosure other than the wall itself or the attic space. I've got some Klipsch RS-42...
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    How much RMS per channel do I need?

    The Klipsch RC-52 center channel has sensitivity of 96db. (125RMS to 500peak) http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/rc-52.aspx The Klipsch RB-51 bookshelf speakers are the R&L fronts. 92db (75RMS to 300peak) http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/rb-51.aspx The Klipsch RS-42...
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    How much RMS per channel do I need?

    All my speakers are Klipsch Center Channel - RC-52 Front R & L - RB-51 Surrounds R & L - RS-42 The RC-52 can handle 125 watts RMS. The RB51s and RS42s can handle 75 watts RMS. I have an old Sony 5.1 receiver that's 100 watts per channel. I want to upgrade to HDMI audio because I'm in the...
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    Sony 5.1 Decoding Problems

    I am a total goofball. My DirecTV receiver's Digital Dolby setting got switched to off when I reset my box to defaults. It works fine now that I figured that out. But the Spiderman 3 thing is still a mystery to me. Any ideas on that?
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    Sony 5.1 Decoding Problems

    I have a 6 year old Sony STR-K502p. I noticed watching Spiderman 3 that the digital decoding failed. I put in Shrek the 3rd and the decoding worked perfectly. Whatever kind of 5.1 signal DirecTV transmits also fails to be decoded. The receiver has a blue light on top that comes on when it is...
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    Yamaha RX-V659: Good/Bad deal?

    100 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, DTS Neo:6, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS 96/24 processing YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup (microphone included) iPod integration (requires optional Yamaha YDS-10) Compressed Music Enhancer for...
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    Help with Sony speaker specs: SS-MSP1

    The SS-MSP1 is the satellite speaker that came with my STR-K502P receiver 5 or 6 years ago. I'm trying to find some specs on them, but can't. If someone could find them and post a link or something, that would be awesome.
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    Sub and Center speaker hertz overlap question

    I've a learned a lot in a short period here on the forums and I have a million questions. But for now just one: I've heard that you need some overlap in hertz when it comes to your sub and your other speakers. For example, if your sub is set to 75hz and lower, then maybe your other speakers...
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    Who makes a good center channel?

    I get what you're saying. I was hoping that the Klipsch sattelite speakers would satisfy my needs for $300 or so, but if the full size Klipsch boxed speakers are worth the extra cash, then maybe I'll wait a while and get them instead.
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    Who makes a good center channel?

    Okay... now I'm getting somewhere.... Thank all of you for your input and time. Please help me out a bit further. I will be buying a whole new set of speakers to go with my new sub. Keep in mind that my receiver is 100 watts X 5 channels. I don't want to buy an amp. I'm thinking about the...
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    All 1080p upconversion equal?

    Just wondering... Are all 1080p upconversion DVD players equal in terms of image quality?
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    Who makes a good center channel?

    I have a Sony receiver (100watts X 5 channels). I have the Sony sattelite speakers that came with the receiver. I recently replaced the subwoofer that came with the 5.1 system with the Klipsch KSW-10 powered sub which I am very pleased with. However, it doesn't "fill out" the sound - by that I...
  20. slammy77

    Just got a Klipsch Synergy 10" Sub. WOW!

    $359 at Best Buy
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    Just got a Klipsch Synergy 10" Sub. WOW!

    Well, my previous subwoofer is the little powered Sony subwoofer that came with my 5 year old receiver. I'm guessing it's a 6 inch sub, but I'm not sure. The receiver is the old STR-K502P (I think I got the model number right) 100watts by 5 channels and a subwoofer output. 5.1 Digital Surround...
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    Just got a Klipsch Synergy 10" Sub. WOW!

    Just got home with it last night. OMG! This thing is unbelievable! Couldn't be more pleased with it. I highly recommend this sub to anyone interested in getting a powered sub. Really, guys. The thing is incredible.
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    Do all subs have the same input type from receiver?

    Thanks for the input, fellas. I appreciate it. You're a very helpful crew.
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    Do all subs have the same input type from receiver?

    This is what the Klipsch powered subwoofer says it has for inputs: input connections: Two line level/RCA phono jacks and two high level speaker terminals My receiver's subwoofer out jack is a single hole. It would seem to me that they aren't compatible... but I don't know much about this...
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    Do all subs have the same input type from receiver?

    I have a Sony STR-K502P 5.1 system that's 5 years old. It sounds good and it's rated at 100 watts per channel. For the 1st time ever, I just used the optical digital audio inputs on it and WOW! What a difference! But I still need more rumble from my sub. My Sony receiver's subwoofer...
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