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  1. Aurel Savin

    speaker recommendations for 2ch. setup ... on a budget

    Thanks everyone. This mission is over :D Ended up with a pair of mint Paradigm Atom Monitor V5's for $100 (including Omni Mount Sat 2 speaker stands) Everything looks literally fresh out of the box. These things sound amazing with the Rotel Pre + Amp ... I have no bass/treble adjustments on the...
  2. Aurel Savin

    speaker recommendations for 2ch. setup ... on a budget

    Thanks everyone so far. Still have not pulled the trigger but have narrowed it down to a small group. Wharfedale, Mission, Mordaunt Short or Cambridge Audio. All have a speaker around my price range. Found a local dealer that carried 3 out of those 4 lines so will have to visit him soon with a...
  3. Aurel Savin

    speaker recommendations for 2ch. setup ... on a budget

    Thanks ... got the Rotel rig off of Craigslist so I keep my eye on that site. Leaning towards something UK made as a lot of success stories with matching Rotel seems to be with UK made speakers that tend to be leaner and typically more neutral. Anyone have experience with Mordaunt Short or...
  4. Aurel Savin

    speaker recommendations for 2ch. setup ... on a budget

    Thanks ... was never a big fan of Infinity speakers, although I haven't really had extensive time with them since the 90's. I am sure they are different now. As far as the Behringers ... typically studio monitors are more for near field listening from my experience and sound quite different and...
  5. Aurel Savin

    speaker recommendations for 2ch. setup ... on a budget

    I have a Rotel RBX980 120W/ch amp with a RTC980 pre that I recently bought for a great deal. I understand they are rather on the bright side as a combo and wish to match them up with a pair of bookshelf speakers that would add some warmth and decent bass extension. I mostly listen to rock / r&b...
  6. Aurel Savin

    Question about a Velodyne Sub

    Thanks guys. It ended up that the speaker surround was dried out and literally fell apart at first touch. I was able to sell the sub in a few days though since posting this. Someone local bought it for parts/repair.
  7. Aurel Savin

    Question about a Velodyne Sub

    Long time member. Haven't been around or posted in ages. Good to be back ... :D I have a question about a Velodyne F-1200-B (Foundation Series) Subwoofer that I recently acquired ... mainly if anyone knows the specs of it as I can't find any online. Also what is the difference between the...
  8. Aurel Savin

    Opinion: The demise of satellite radio

    Well written article Ron. I'll put in my 2 cents representing someone that never had a satellite radio subscription and give some of my thoughts. I am a big music fan and to me satellite radio was and always will still be "radio". You are still at the mercy of the dj's/programmers and have no...
  9. Aurel Savin

    antenna for HD LCD?

    Thanks Bob ... is this the "classic" model you speak of? Amazon.com: Philips PHDTV1 Silver Sensor UHF/HDTV Digital Indoor TV Antenna: Electronics
  10. Aurel Savin

    antenna for HD LCD?

    Thank you very much Robert! Looks like I was recommended a "small multi-directional" according to antennaweb.org My folks live in one of the boroughs of NYC so reception is pretty good everywhere and signals are usually very strong. Any recommendation for a good antenna is appreciated.
  11. Aurel Savin

    antenna for HD LCD?

    Long time member, seldom poster. Been in and out of the HT world for quite a while. I have a question regarding an LCD Purchase I am about to make for my folks. They are looking for a 19" LCD (this one sepcifically ... Buy the Sharp 19" LCD HDTV and other LCD & Plasma TVs at circuitcity.com...
  12. Aurel Savin

    'Miami Vice' Details

    ditto ... best thing I saw this summer and most memorable. gotta love a Mann flick!!!
  13. Aurel Savin

    Borat: Cultural Learnings of America

    I am Romanian, so I knew it was all real. While the country is in pretty decent economic shape now, there are villages like that still around. Everyone in those scenes spoke Romanian, and the lady that played Borat's wife throws out some really vulgar curses when she yells at him ... so i...
  14. Aurel Savin

    Borat: Cultural Learnings of America

    yeah, right on. Borat is the relief we needed ... its about time someone is out there telling it like it is. and his appearance on Leno the other night was gold. Pretty much all new schticks. and to get Martha Stewart and Leno talking about threesomes ... well his job was done. America...
  15. Aurel Savin

    *** Official The Departed Discussion Thread

    did not read most of this thread ... but this is by far the best Marty flick since Goodfellas. biggest surprise of the year as I thought he was done, even though I have been a fan for over 16 years. i have not felt this high coming out of the theater since seeing Reservoir Dogs back in the...
  16. Aurel Savin

    Borat: Cultural Learnings of America

    huge fan for quite a few years now ... did not dissapoint at all best bits for me were the humor coach and car dealer ... just classic!!! LOL
  17. Aurel Savin

    Lucky Louie

    yeah, read the news about this. as much as I liked the earlier episodes, some from the last batch were a bit tiresome and repetitious. as great as the show was, I think it said all it had to say already
  18. Aurel Savin

    Lucky Louie

    i love the show as it feels "real" ... but last nights episode was a bit brutal in some ways, I was cringing most of the time ... I wanted to kill that little brat ;) ... but in some ways it really showed how there is no handbook for parenting.
  19. Aurel Savin

    Lucky Louie

    Walter, Jerry Minor's character for example is genius with his deadpan delivery ... I agree with the Jerry Seinfeld comment above, and Jerry never learned how to act throughout the years ... was never a big fan of his comedy to begin with, but I always felt he had this smile/smirk on his...
  20. Aurel Savin

    Lucky Louie

    hehe ... I think most of you are missing the style of this show ... the "delivery" and non rehearshed bad theater style IS part of the fun. it seems that it is done that way on purpose. even the set decoration is way too minimal ... it's like a stand-up/sitcom combination. i still maintain...
  21. Aurel Savin

    Lucky Louie

    I rarely LOL if I am watching something on TV and I am alone at home ... but this show does it for me. First episode definetelly had it's WTF moments ... but after catching it again, it clicked. it's one of those shows like Ali G where the camps will be divided right down the middle ...
  22. Aurel Savin

    Samsung HP-R4272 question ...

    My friend just picked up this Samsung HP-R4272 plasma set. I have a 30" HDTV Samsung tube set that I bought a few years ago ... at which point I found access to the "service menu" I think here or on Home Theater Talk ... tweaked the set with it and it has been flawless since. Is there such...
  23. Aurel Savin

    My comedy Contest Results

    Mark, you have some funny stuff for sure. :emoji_thumbsup: Just an opinion though as an old fan of standup in general ... I think "specialized" jokes and technical stuff about particular sports go over most peoples heads ... if you are not into the particular sport, it's just not funny...
  24. Aurel Savin

    Why is beef jerky so expensive?

    did anyone see the first ingridient on the back of the jerky package ... "mechanically separated chicken" :frowning:
  25. Aurel Savin

    the new civic

    Here are some more details on it ... looks pretty good, certainly better than the current ones. http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/email.aspx
  26. Aurel Savin

    der untergang DOWNFALL

    great movie ... thanks for the heads up on this one Ron :emoji_thumbsup: there were times when it felt very "TV movie" like ... but overall very powerful. Bruno Ganz was a complete chameleon and it really felt like I was watching Hitler. BTW, I am just watching "The American Friend" with...
  27. Aurel Savin

    VW New Beetle

    MINI unreliable ... I think about 99% of the owners beg to differ. The car has never let me stranded in 2 years and I beat on it mercilessly in NYC rough roads. The reports you are reading are based more on early models having quirky problems, like easily scratched interior surfaces, a clutch...
  28. Aurel Savin

    VW New Beetle

    hmm ... size wise there is about the same interir room in the MINI as the NB ... I am 6'7" if that says something to you :D you definetelly owe it to yourself to test drive one before making a purchase ... or maybe not ... becuase the go-cart ride will have you hooked for sure.
  29. Aurel Savin

    VW New Beetle

    Brett, not to hijack the thread, and I am not sure where you live ... but have you looked at the MINI Cooper. One upside besides the fun factor is that MINI also gives you 3/36 full maintenance on the car + resale value is ridiculously high. I have one for 2 years now with zero problems and I...
  30. Aurel Savin

    My trip to New York City

    he mentioned that he saw The Producers. I enjoyed reading your outsiders account of the city I live in. The majority of foreigners you probably encountered are probably ones that deal directly with tourists, so I don't think your impression of them is really accurate. Most Indians...
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