HT Meet in Toronto? (1 Viewer)

[Ryan Peddle]

Add Eric Strong to the list. He's a buddy of mine and an HT newbie.
We should start a list of dvd's we would like to demo.
I also have the Avia ht set up disc so we could do a demonstration of a system calibration.
My buddy Eric would also be able to set up a web site with pics from the meet that we could display for HTF.
I'm really looking forward to this.
If you need any more help email me ([email protected])...I check it every day and would love to help set up anything.
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[Kevin Royal]

Hey Guys!
I'm interested, as is a friend of mine, though we're not sure if we'll be able to make it just yet. I'd say 50/50 at best. I'm really into the DVD side of things with over 100 DVD's, and my buddy is more of a home theater fan(because his parents'll fork over the dough!)
That said, we are young guys, both 16 (Just got our G1's). Let me know if our age'll be a problem, we're both mature responsible guys so no worries there. Getting rides shouldn't be a problem either.
Please keep me updated via email with any developments.

 

[Elliott Willschick]

I have TPM as well as the Special edition trilogy. TPM is a reference disk from start to finish, so picking scenes will be very difficult

 

[Lou Sytsma]

Thanks for mentioning the Avia disk Ryan. I have that as well as the Radio Shack Sound Meter.
We could compare techniques on how we all calibrated our own systems.

 

[Ryan Peddle]

I definitely think Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is great thing to watch. I haven't seen it since it was in the theater and would love to watch it...if not the whole thing, just the race scene. That scene blew me away. I also haven't seen laser discs in a while and would like to see how they compare to dvd, maybe, Braveheart and T2...if someone have them, I have the dvd's.
I'm gonna email Paradigm and see what they say about a tour. They can probably give me some info on what there stance is on giving tours.
Peace out.
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[Joel Cohen]

Hi guys.....
Allow me to introduce myself. Other than the obvious - that my name is Joel Cohen - I am a fellow home theater enthusiast located in Toronto.
I heard about this get meeting on a US based forum which I regularly monitor and contribute to. I have attended many meetings in the US and would love to have some in Toronto.
That said, I was wondering whether you have room for one more. By reading the posts I will clearly be one of the "senior citizens" at age 36. I would also be willing to give a few people lifts.
In terms of my contribution -- I can bring any of my 100 DVDs or pick up any that are of particular interest.
Please let me know.
Later,
Joel

 

[brentl]

Within reason I think we have a full house, and if interest continues this way a regular event could be had.
Depending on places to hold it of course..
We could even plan it around a BIG opening weekend and go to the theatres downtown that have concierge service....we could have a viewing just for us.....
AGE is NEVER a problem, just a sincere interest in home theater!!
I'll email Paradigm and Energy in the morning..
Brent L
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[Miles_W]

Okay so let me see now, I think that we should probably call it a full house so the names that I put in this email will be it for now ( my home theatre room is big but some of us will be sitting on the floor / kitchen chairs )
As for the time frame... not really a problem we can adjust it according to what the finalized agenda is! The only rule in my HT that I insist upon is no consumables... ( or if we do have pop corn make sure it lands in your mouth!)
Perhaps we can skip the Factory tour until we are holding a meeting more out in that direction... plus it may have to be something that occurs during a week day. I wonder if they are open on week ends!
We can order out for lunch / supper depending upon timing...
I think that the Calibration idea is cool but as I mentioned previously the Tv I have isn't great so It probably needs a good tweaking. We can also try the bass challenge ( it was not something that I particularily wanted to try alone...)
I guess that means that Ryan you should bring your avia, I too have the RS SPL meter so we don't need another (unless you want to have 2 to confirm...)
I do have a pioneer CLD 704 LD player but it would be great Lou if you could bring your demod! ( save me the hassle of disconnecting my sony 9es...)
Favourite scenes on a DVD is good idea, Lets copmpose the list now so we can determine if I have the DVD already.
The TPM on ld would be great...
Deals on "B" stock PSB and Paradigm can probably be arranged... again I want to gauge the seriousness, I'm not going to pursue it if there isn't some serious interest ( the paradigms are pretty easy to arrange I have a pretty good relation ship with a deal!) the PSB's was a pretty new idea.
ok the confirmed names are... ( the envelope please)
Andrew R ( Andy_vx)
Ryan Peddle
Lou Stysma
Craig A
Elliott Willschick
David Ely (*)
Norm Lalonde
Walter Feddern
Brent L
Massimo Nigro
Eric Strong
Kevin Royal and Friend
Joel Cohen
If I have emailed some one else and you haven't responded please do I think that we are at around 14/15 and that is a pretty good size!
that's it for now ( we do however need to arrange lifts/transit...)
Miles

 

[Ryan Peddle]

AS it pertains to b stock speakers. I need a new center channel. I would preffer a sheilded paradigm mini monitor, but a cc350, or 370 or an LCR 350 would do just fine.
Eric Strong is looking for a brand new Paradigm set up from top to bottom.
So there is definite interest in these speakers.
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[Massimo N]

If anyone has any cool remotes (Pronto, R2000), I'd be interested in seeing them and how you program/customize them. For those that are interested, I can show anyone how to program the Radio Shack 1994 remote. It does a lot more than manual says (I've programmed it to operate all commands of 4 remotes including the Yamaha RXV-995 remote).
I have an SVS sub on order (I ordered 20-39PC Jan. 2nd). If all the planets are aligned I might receive it before the meet. A guy can hope can't he? I can bring it if anyone's interested and if it arrives in time.
Mass

 

[Miles_W]

Massimo I have both the original Pronto and the original RC 2000... as for the SVS subwoofer wow if it arrived in Time that would be awesome!! Yes bring it on...
Miles

 

[AndyVX]

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't been around in the last few days. Been quite sick

Hmm, looks like the meet has really taken shape since I last was online. That's great.
As for my favourite scene on a DVD, I would really like to watch the Ice Field scene on Titan A.E. The reason is, my audio setup is not yet complete (no sub yet), and I know that I was missing a lot of LFE on my current setup.
Plus, I thought the scene just looked cool
Miles, if you don't have the disc, I will bring it. (so long as no one has any objections to watching that scene)
Just so that you know, I am not looking for any PSB speakers.
TTYL
Andrew
P.s. Hmmm, am I the youngest out of the bunch of us? (19)
Oh well, I hope no one minds!

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[Ryan Peddle]

Hey andy...don't worry. Eric and I are both only 22. Eric is a growing HT enthusiast and I have been for years and am now taking Electronic Engineering here at Durham College.
I don't consider myself 22 though...I am a total kid at heart. Plus when it comes to HT I don't think age is an issue. Sure some of us might know more than other but that makes for a great learning experience.
As for the remotes. I'd love to see the pronto, although it is way out of this college student price range, I can dream too.
I'd like to see the Radio shack remote as well. That one is in my price range and am in dire need of an all-in-one remote since the one that comes with my Yammy 595a is horrible.
This is really shaping up to be a great event, I'm glad it finally took place. Thanks guys.
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[AndyVX]

Oh, I seemed to have missed that... The remotes idea is great! I'm going to need one soon enough, better to see how they work now, before I take the plunge.
Andrew
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[Craig A]

I can bring my Pronto too. It would be interesting to see how differently they can be configured.
I don't know what kind of audio equipment Miles_W has. If you guys were interested, (and if I got a ride ) I'd be willing to unhook my McIntosh MC7106 amplifier and bring it along. If Miles has a receiver with pre-outs, it might be interesting to compare the sound before and after...
Oh yeah, and The Haunting (DTS). I just watched it. Not a great movie, but some incredible bass demo stuff in there.
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[Miles_W]

I have Titan AE so no worries... I am sort of hoping that I have most of the source material people want to see ( except some of those LD's that I refuse to fork over extra money for!
Craig I would love to hear your amp... ( isn't it kind of heavy though!!!) I am running a pre-pro so no worries if you want to bring it along... As to the equipment I am running I'd rather keep it a surprise..
Miles
ps... All this age stufff. I know for a fact as an old fart of 38 I'm still a kid at heart especially when it comes to toys!
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Craig I do not have the Haunting DTS dvd so bring her along!

 

[Lou Sytsma]

Miles you've definitely got me curious as to what you are running!!
Let's see - you have a LD player, a pre/pro setup hmmm this could be good.
I can cover off certain LD requests - I have several DTS LDs as well as the SW-SE and the Prologic ie original versions.
The remote idea is great - I'm currently running with about 5 remotes and the Yamaha is a pig to use and program.
Any interest in some music DVD's - Clapton, Fogerty, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Orbison - you know old fogey stuff? Sorry no Metallica et al in my collection.
As far as speakers go I'm running Paradigms all around - currently have the CC350 for the centre. Wouldn't mind moving up to the Reference version.

 

[Miles_W]

Ok for music DVD's I have the obligatory HFO dts, Fleetwood Mac The Dance, on LD I have some Janet Jackson and the Madonna Immaculate Collection ( Both Pro-logic)
Hey we didn't even discuss 2 channel stuff... Lots but since my taste is pretty bizarre you had better bring your own stuff...
Miles

 

[Miles_W]

Oh I just though of something else... Is there anyone with a non-pioneer DVD player that they would be willing to bring along... I have an experiment I would like to carry out...
Thanks
Miles

 

[Ryan Peddle]

I have a great Proscan that has a superb 4:3 downconversion. I have no prob bring it along. What did ya have in mind?
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