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    Any thoughts on the Pioneer PDP-5070HD?

    For the price is it a good display? What else would you consider in this price range? Thanks!!!
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    Placement for center speaker with a flat panel?

    I have a LCD flat panel TV on top of a buffet. I am using speaker stands for the front left and right speakers. What are my options for the center speaker? The front 3 speakers are identical. I can rest the center on its side in front of the TV. What does everyone else do? Thanks!
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    Putting receiver in an armoire?

    1.) If I install a cooling fan, would you recommend that it runs all the time when the receiver is turned on, or that it should run at random times (if that is even possible? 2.) If I cut an opening into the back of the armoire, will that be enough to keep it cool without a fan, or does it...
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    Putting receiver in an armoire?

    I am thinking about purchasing an armoire and placing my old Sony STR-D1011S receiver in it. I currently keep it turned on all the time and use it to amplify music played from my computer. In general, is it a bad idea to keep a receiver turned on all the time in an enclosed environment? I would...
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    Any issues with placing subwoofer in armoire?

    I am thinking about purchasing an armoire and placing my Eosone powered or Bose passive subwoofer in it. Can anyone think of any issues with keeping it inside the armoire? Thanks.
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    Front speaker positions?

    How can I angle the center down toward my listening position? It is currently just sitting flat on-top of th TV. Is there some kind of stand to do this? Thanks everyone for the replies.
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    Front speaker positions?

    Thanks guys for the replies! 1. What about not having all three speakers at the same height level? Is this not good in general? Should I ideally see if I can adjust the stands to put the L & R speakers at the same height? 2. "Also, if you get stands make sure the L&R are at least 6 inches...
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    Front speaker positions?

    I currently have a 47-inch widescreen TV, and I position my 3 front satellite speakers on top of it. I am thinking about getting speaker floor stands for my front left and right speakers. Will this affect the sound quality if I have the front left and right speakers on a stand, and I have the...
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