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  1. Dan Kaps

    TW56x81 - halo effect?

    Do the halos surround bright sections in an otherwise dark scene? My guess is that you're seeing light being reflected from within the cabinet. This is a "problem" with most RPTVs. First, make sure that your set is well calibrated using Avia, Video Essentials, or the like. It's possible...
  2. Dan Kaps

    Wow check out these fancy cables! (Uhh...)

    Here's another from the same manufacturer about their speaker cables: "****** ******** features patented ****** "Golden Section," multi-gauge stranding in a symmetrical, 12 conductor helical tri-axial design of quad-axial planetary arrays of golden ratio, constant "Q" conductors." This...
  3. Dan Kaps

    Question on Denon 3802 dd dropouts

    My 4700 also suffered DD dropouts (through both coaxial and optical) with my Outlaw 1050. I've since replaced it with a Panny RP82 and haven't had any dropouts since. (Also didn't have problems with an older Toshiba that the 4700 replaced) I would bet that it's your player. Do you/did you...
  4. Dan Kaps

    Best bookshelf mains and matching center for $2500

    I'll throw in a vote for Monitor Audio's Gold Reference 10's and Gold Reference Center. (Retail price for the package would be $2500)
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    Hsu VTF-3 sub?

    Yes, the VTF-2 has the same switch for use when plugging, or not plugging one port. Dan Kaps www.heartlandcables.com
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    what was your really, really first ht?

    About 20 years ago, my Dad bought one of the first front projection TV's (He still has it actually, but it hasn't been used in probably 7 years). It's an Advent front projection console unit with a 6 foot screen. I remember hooking up my Hitachi stereo and speakers to it and watching The...
  7. Dan Kaps

    Need help calibrating my system PLEASE!!!

    That's right, Mark. But be ready..."reference level" in the home is pretty darn loud to most people and will REALLY tax most subs (especially if you calibrate it to 10db+ over reference). Personally, I usually listen/watch at around 8-10db below reference even though my tolerance for loud is...
  8. Dan Kaps

    Hsu VTF-3 sub?

    Has it ever been mentioned if the cabinet will get bigger, or stay the same size, as the VTF-2? Dan www.heartlandcables.com
  9. Dan Kaps

    Speakers - why not buy them used?

    Like Brian, I've never bought speakers used. However, each that I've sold were absolutley like brand new and the buyers got excellent deals compared to paying retail price. So, from my experience, buying speakers used can be a great way to get more for your dollar. Dan Kaps...
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    What Speakers Do You Own?

    Monitor Audio Gold Reference 10's in front Gold Reference center Energy take 2's at the rear HSU VTF-2 sub Dan Kaps www.heartlandcables.com
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    What did everyone get for Christmas for their Systems???

    I ordered a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Reference 10's shortly before Christmas to replace NHT 1.5's. Hopefully, my dealer will have them tomorrow. Under the tree.... Pearl Harbor The Sopranos Second Season Jurassic Park III The Score Metal Gear Solid 2 for PS2 Return to...
  12. Dan Kaps

    The bug bites...$700 to spend

    The upgrade bug is nibbling and I've got $700-ish to spend. Here's what I'm currently working with and a couple of ideas I'm throwing around: Outlaw 1050 Acurus A125x5 Outlaw ICBM (Won it, and don't even use it) NHT Mahogany 1.5's and AC-1 in front Energy Take 2's at the rear (long...
  13. Dan Kaps

    My speakers can't handle the sound?

    Thanks Ryan. Also, sorry if I ruined the scene for you.
  14. Dan Kaps

    Q for those with receivers as pre/pros

    I've been using an Outlaw 1050 for a while now and had been wondering about adding external amplification. I've never had a complaint about its volume capability even with my low sensitivity NHT 1.5's/AC-1. I only wondered how/if the sound would "improve" like many have stated when they went...
  15. Dan Kaps

    The ICBM's pics and manual now available

    ....at www.outlawaudio.com
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    Reference level suprise.

    Today, I wondered how close to reference volume (75db) my usual movie watching is. On my Outlaw 1050, I usually set my volume to 58 when viewing DD material (53 for DTS). This always seemed to have plenty of impact in my medium sized room and what I consider to be pretty "theater-like"...
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