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So, over the next 6 months or so, I *might* be in a position to purchase a new HDTV. I'll be looking at screens in the 47 to 56" range, under $2k. I'm of the opinion that video processing is one of, if not THE most important part of an HDTV. From PC, to DVD, to game machine, to HD-DBS, to OTA...

I need to ship my SVS 20-39 across the country. I no longer have any of the original packaging. Has anyone had any success doing this? Who (company) did you go with for shipping, and what sort of packaging did you do? Thanks for any advice/help...

No shipping, pick up or local delivery only. (San Francisco north bay area) Main speakers (front left, front right) - Mirage FRX-5 towers $280/pair (msrp:$550/pair) Center speakers (front center and rear center) - Mirage FRX-3 bookshelfs $175/pair (msrp:$450/pair) Surround speakers...

Are there cheats for the PC version? I don't want to use them... I'm just wondering if they exist, because I'm gettin' my A## kicked online, and I can't believe I'm THAT bad... I mean, I've almost finished the game on the third difficulty level (one below legendary, can't remember the name)...

I need to figure out a way to record a picture-in-picture image onto a VCR. Is there a way to extract the combined PIP image from a TV and record it to a VCR (or other video recording device)? Thanks,

I was seriously considering getting the Outlaw 950 + 7100 package recently, then I got to thinking... what does this package offer me, for $1700 or so, that a similarly priced (or even lower priced!) receiver wouldn't offer me, other than the fact that the amp and processor are seperate? I...

You know I really like the work Apex does for that deals page... lots of great deals that are fun to read even if I don't end up buying them. HOWEVER.... more than once recently I have been unable to find the price/deal posted on the deals page. Take for example today's deal posted about the...

Just curious... what's your favorite online store to buy PC parts (video cards, cd-drives, motherboards, memory, etc., etc....)? Mine is www.newegg.com however, I've started to notice that they don't always have a good price on stuff. They often don't have the BEST price, but very competetive...

I've been considering the Outlaw 950/710 combo package. One of the main things I'm interested in is the 950's ability to apply analog bass management to a DVD-A (or SACD although I don't have SACD) analog signal. I was wondering if any owners out there could voice their...

Am I doing something wrong? The spot during the pod race in Star Wars 1: TPM called, "exiting the tunnel" or whatever, doesn't seem to impress me nearly as much as everyone else. In fact I don't hear much bass at all there. Other "big bass" spots blow me away, like "landing in the fight" in...

So, I'm considering upgrading my speakers. I currently have the original Energy Take5 satellite speaker system, and am wondering if there's anything out there that would be a significant upgrade, that I can get for $800 or less, including tax, (or shipping if out of state, CA) or tax+shipping if...

I know y'all are probably sick of hearing people spouting off about how they just bit the bullet and ordered a SVS. I know I was tired of those posts. BUT I CAN'T HELP IT! I just bit the bullet and bought a SVS 2039pci! Can't believe I did it, really... it was a total impulse buy. I got a...

Is a constant phone connection necessary? I'm considering picking up a Sony SAT-T60 DirecTivo unit, and don't have a phone line nearby my equipment rack. I know that for standard DirecTV, it doesn't really need to be connected to the phone at all. What about a DirecTivo unit? How does it get the...

You know, now that Paramount has done a re-release (ST2: Wrath of Kahn) special edition, I think it's time to lobby for a re-release special edition of Top Gun. This movie SHOULD be one of the ultimate demo movies for surround sound and home theater in general, yet the DVD is a veritable piece...

I bought WinDVD 2000 Multi-channel from Intervideo last year (02/01) for $50+tax. I purchased it via download. Now I want to re-install it, since I upgraded my OS, and the only version I can download is WinDVD4.0, and I have to pay another $40 for it (granted that's discounted from $50). I don't...

I'm looking for some information on the AR15 speakers. I can't seem to find any reviews online for them, and very few retailers (www.soundpros.com has them). So, has anyone here used them or is anyone familiar with them? How do they stack up against other speakers in their category? They are...

Does anyone know of a link to a list of locations where Episode II will be shown digitally? (i.e. in a DLP theater or something similar?) A friend on another forum posted a list of DLP theaters, and there were NONE in Northern California. I can't believe that Lucas wouldn't show his digital...

First not sure if this belongs in the DIY forum or not... except that it has to do with questions on setting up a DIY 6.1 system... Moderators, move this thread if necessary, just let me know where it goes! :) Anyway, my buddy Dan, who used to live in Seattle has moved back to CA, and is...

Where's the group buy forum? Was this idea cancelled? Just curious...

Does any one here have this dvd player? It is a new 5 disc carousel, non-progressive (i.e. only 480i) player, that also does MP3 playback, and can read cd-r, cd-rw, etc. This player is ideal for my sister, however we can't find any ANYWHERE locally. It's listed on a FEW online sites, but...

Would someone who owns an XBox, the HighDef-kit, a widescreen high-def TV, and the game DOA3, please do a favor for me? Will you disconnect the component video connection from your XBox to your TV, and instead hook up the COMPOSITE video connection. Leave the XBox's settings for widescreen as...

I wasn't sure which forum to post under... so thought I'd put an "add" here as well... :) Please see this post: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/uub/...ML/000767.html ------------------ -Kieran My HT Page [Edited last by Kieran Coghlan on November 02, 2001 at 03:52 PM]

This Sunday, my local NPR station (KRCB in nor.california www.krcb.org ) is going to be broadcasting a performace of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, for which I was a member of the chorus. I have asked the station if I can get a recording of it, and they said no, my only option is to record it...

Well, my HT's not very impressive, but I enjoy it. I finally put my new digital camera to use and snapped a few pics. http://www.geocities.com/kierancoghlan/hometheater/htpics.html Warning: while I did use fast loading thumbnails, the actual pictures are pretty big. :P ------------------...

Okay, I have very small speakers, the Energy Take5 satellites. I also have the ES-8 sub that "goes with them." I'd like to get more low end extension, but not necessarily more volume (dB spl). Eventually, WAY down the road of course, I'll upgrade to bigger better speakers, but for now I...

I have a friend who is in need of a new TV. Other than looking around for a used one, what are some of the better brands/models to consider in the "very inexpensive" price range of around $250 or so? It would be nice if there was a tv out there in that price range that lacked all the frilly...

So, what's on this "lucasarts bonus cd-rom" that people got from Best Buy? Anything good? The guy in front of me in line got the LAST one from my local BB. (damn!) ------------------ -Kieran My HT Page

Sony's new dvd player, the DVP-NS900P has built in bass management for SACD playback. Granted, it won't be as flexible as the ICBM, but hey! At least it's got it! ------------------ -Kieran My HT Page

We currently get Dish Network. We are going to switch to DirecTV. I already have a DirecTV receiver, but not a DirecTV dish. Is there any reason why I can't use our Dish Network dish (std. 18" single LNB I think) for DirecTV? It seems to me that if I just aimed it at the right bird it should...

Anyone know what the in-store price of Forrest Gump is at Best Buy? It's $17.99 online... they're often cheaper in the store, the week of the release... ------------------ -Kieran My HT Page [Edited last by Kieran Coghlan on August 28, 2001 at 02:46 PM]