Posts by Geoff Gunnell

A pair of Ascend CMT-340's with stands and a CMT-340 center $966 + shippingAn SVS PB10-NSD $449 + shippingThe "2EQ" version of Audyssey (Oink 607) is crippled and does not even do the sub channel.Get something with Audyssey...

Two more things:If your xbox is older and outputs over component, or if you want to connect any pre-HDMI video equipment via component, or if (even if you don't have cable/satellite right now), you want to connect a cable/sat box that...

Another thread here about inexpensive receivers: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/forum/thread/272396/looking-for-inexpensive-receiver-recommendationsalthough this person's needs were different from yours.So you need a receiver with...

I may not be able to monitor this thread much so I'll make a couple suggestions without knowing your specific needs..If you have $400 to spend and want a current model, I'd choose between the Yamaha RX-V795 and the Denon AVR-1910 /...

The one thing you need for future compatability is HDMI that passes LPCM, and preferrably multichannel LPCM.  Linear Pulse Code Modulation is the uncompressed format that all digital audio signals (except SACD's) have. ...

The Onkyo's still run hotter than I'd like.A gentleman has written an excellent Denon tutorial that is often recommended as THE Denon setup guide:http://batpigworld.com/

Robert, I'm curious if product improvement has changed your outlook on this issue. My Oppo 983H passes all of Secrets tests and makes SD DVD's look very good for $400. I can't get excited about video digital processing in...

Look on page 22 of your RX-V3800 manual and you will see the signal path options through the 3800. As with most receivers, audio paths are unique to a connection type -- in other words if you want to output audio from the receiver's...

Chris, you are at a similar decision point I was. Yamahas used to be able to run presence speakers in more listening modes than recent models. IIRC the dividing line was between the 2600 and the 2700 -- in the older models Yamaha...

Why??? If the Onkyo user / firmware update / known issue threads at AVS are too long to wade through, try this one: Onkyo tx-nr905 or Yamaha rx-v3800? - AudioReview Forums In addition to what's mentioned there: The AM/FM tuner...