Recent content by Nick L

CD's I use to audition speakers: Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live [LIVE] Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Greatest Hits Of The 20th Century Dave Matthews Band - Before These Crowded Streets I also use some classical cd's but they have strange titles and I can't think of them off the top...

I am buying some new HT speakers and am trying to decide on whether or not to buy new surrounds. Currently I have Kef Q7's with a Q9c and Klipsch SS.5 surrounds. My basement was flooded this summer and the Q7's were ruined. I am now looking at some new speakers. One of the options I am looking...

In order to connect my Dish 811 HD box to my Hitachi 51F500 tv do I need a DVI-D to DVI-D cable? According to the manuals the dish box has a DVI-D and the TV has a DVI-HDTV. Is the DVI-HDTV the same as the DVI-D? Thanks for the help Nick L

I am in need of a subwoofer amplifier for my diy sub. It has about a 2.8 feet internal volume. Using a Shiva 12" driver. In a sealed box design. The amp will be separate from the sub. I am thinking of just building a small cube to put the plate amp in. My question is which plate amp should I...

Here are a few more options for you to consider. Onkyo TXSR601 Marantz SR5400 I don't think you could go wrong with a receiver from Onkyo, Marantz or HK. I have a HK AVR320 and I love it. I have never had a problem with it and it is more than loud enough. Plus I think it has a better...

Here's a link to a Sound and Vision review of a Karat system. Link I would say pull the trigger on the Canton system. You won't be able to touch their sound quality for what your paying in anything else. You could probably sell the whole system on Audiogon.com for more than you'll pay for it, if...

Send it back and get a Velodyne CHT-10. Right now they are on sale at onecall for $190! They also have the VX-10 in stock and on sale for $162.85.

My vote would be to find your local Paradigm dealer. For the money their performance line is tough to beat. They also have in walls. Another quality company to look at would be B&W Speakers. I like both of these companies a lot and they have a history of both high quality speakers and excellent...

I would vote for the Marantz over the Denon. I like the way the Marantz sounds much better than Denon. Plus it has a killer remote. Nick

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I've had my HK AVR320 for about 3 years now I think. I still love it very much and have never had a single problem with it. I would highly recommend the HK 430 or 630. Either would be a very good choice. I would second the Denon to the HK, but I think you will want a receiver that does DPLII. It...

You sound like you are a good candidate for some nice bookshelf speakers. I'd highly recommend looking at the Paradigm Reference 20's and 40's, PSB Platinum M2, some B&W 705's and anything by JM Lab. Just to name a few. As for electronics I'd look for a nice 2 channel amp or maybe two monoblock...

I will be moving into my first house in October. Since the house has a large room we will be using for the theater room, I am finally going to buy speakers that match my mains and center. Right now I have Kef Q7's for my mains and a Q9c for the center. I love the way they sound. My question is...

I'd like to trade my Celestion F10's for a pair of Paradigm Atoms or Titans. The Celestions are in pretty good shape, a few minor scratches, but nothing wrong with the components. I have pics available upon request. I'd like to get the Atoms or Titans because I think they match my new Kef Q7's...

I am looking for a cheap 5.1 reciever for my father. He is looking on the really cheap side, under $150. Anyone have any good websites that are having sales? Doesn't really matter what brand or anything like that, just needs to have 5.1 dolby/dts. Thanks for your help Nick L