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Probably an old subject so if so, sorry. I can never get search to work the way I want it... Are there any worthwhile wireless options for connecting rear speakers? I don't mean speakers with wireless built in - I mean retrofit or add on deals to connect non-wireless speakers. I am trying to...

I would like some recommendations for a 5.1 speaker package in the $800 range. I realize that's limitiing. I've read over the Klipsch Quintet II and 12" sub specs. How are they? Listening will be 50% music, 50% TV/movies. This is for my family room, not my main HT. Will be paired with a Yamaha...

I've been out of the HT loop for a while and need a DVD changer that can also play DVD-A and SACDs. I don't need a top of the line player but I'll leave off my budget until I get some recommendations. I've done a little research but I could do with some help.... please. If I had to, I could live...

I've got one attic mounted antenna I use for OTA HD reception. It currently rides on one coax with Directv to a TV where it is split to the DTV box and TV ATSC tuner. Can I get that antenna signal on to another coax to do the same job on another TV? If so, how?

Hi DVD fans. I'm a long-time member here but due to other hobbies and commitments I've not been around much over the last year or two but lately I've been lurking around again here and a few other DVD sites. What has really struck me is how much advertising is now all over the sites. HTF seems...

Hi, I saw Robert Plant in concert this week (amazing show). There was some fantastic psychedelic/rock/Indian-type music playing before the show and between the warm-up act and Plant. I've Googled to death and cannot find any information as to who it might have been. Just posting here on the...

Bread is a favorite of mine. Some sad news... http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Musi....ap/index.html

I read a long time ago here at the HTF that the above is region free. Are new models being sold still region free? Do you have to do any hack? There's a stack on eBay all claiming region free capability but it's the same price at BB.com and I don't have to pay $25+ shipping at BB (what do they...

When I play 1.66:1 anamorphic discs on my Denon DVM-2815 I get an image that fills my 16:9 widescreen (like a 1.85:1 disc would). Is that correct? Should I not expect some pillar-boxing? Am I losing top and bottom image? I'm pretty sure that when I watch a 1.66:1 anamorphic disc on my Sony...

It clearly says it on the liner notes for Steely Dan, Two Against Nature DVD-A - DTS 6 channel as well as DVD-A layer (amongst other options). I can't find the DTS track for the life of me. A Night at the Opera has clear options for DTS, Stereo and MLP. Two Against Nature has Surround and Stereo...

Anyone checked-out the Frampton Comes Alive DVD-A released this week (I think)? Looking for some impressions. On the edge of buying it myself ... N

It must be years since I put my HT pics out for viewing here. Over the past few months I have moved from a 4:3 to 16:9 RPTV (with integrated ATSC tuner), upgraded my DVD player and finally gone beyond just DD5.1 with my new Denon 3803 receiver. The room pics are now taken with a digital...

I can never get search to work as expected ... Has anyone heard anything regarding a R1 release of seasons 4 and up for the British comedy Only Fools and Horses? I have the seasons 1-3 box set and I'm eagerly awaiting a release of additional seasons. Boy I hope 1-3 sold enough to warrant...

I have an Onkyo Integra TX-DS838 for sale. Item is in full working order and excellent condition. The remote and original owner's manual will be included and it will be shipped in the original box. Item weighs approximately 36lbs. Will likely be close to 45lbs packed. Buyers pays shipping and...

It's been 10 years since I owned a turntable and I want to get back in the vinyl game. Can someone please recommend a decent turntable in the under $200 bracket. I believe Technics is my best bet brand wise. I've done a little looking around but to be honest, I don't know what I am looking for...

I think I'm going to add a turntable to my rig so I can play the several hundred LPs I have from years ago. In my HT it would have to go on the opposite side of the TV from the mainframe equipment/receiver. I can get long audio interconnects without a problem but what about the ground wire? Is...

I'm waiting for my 3803 to be delivered. When I get it it will be time for a rewire of a number of things in my HT. One of the things I want to address is cooling. My current Onkyo Integra 838 actually has a volume/temp-activated fan but it never kicks-in early enough to keep things as cool as I...

Upgrade bug kicking in to high gear. First was a new widescreen a few months ago, then a new Denon DVD player. A new 3803 is on the way so I really must do something about my speakers ... I'm in the process of auditioning new speakers. Finally replacing my, cough, Bose AM10s. Been looking at...

I have a new DVD-A player. At the moment, my receiver does not have 5.1 analog inputs. Can I hook-up the front left and right 5.1 output on the player to the CD input on my receiver? Or, should I stick to the regular audio outputs from the player? The player is a Denon DVM-2815. Thanks N

I can't find my manual so hoping you guys can answer this. There is an option on all my Sony DBS receivers for setting the TV aspect ratio. What's it for? If something is letterbox I have to use the screen options on the TV to fill the screen. As far as I know Directv does not transmit any...

Folks, I'm hoping you can shed some light on something I am noticing on my 3-week old Sony KDP-57WS550. Firstly, I should add I am very pleased in general with the picture. HD is, of course, beautiful. But, after watching a number of DVDs that I know show close to a flawless picture on my...

I've previously calibrated my Sony TVs (with VE) using the Movie mode. I'm seeing posts scattered around talking about using the Pro mode instead. What's the reasoning behind this please? I have a new 57WS550 I'm trying to get right. I thought as you could defeat SVM on any setting, it really...

I got my first HDTV Rear Projection TV a week ago. The day I got it I watched MNF on ABC and I was impressed. Yesterday I watched the Cowboys and Bills battle it out on CBS in HD 1080i glory and oh boy ... what a joy to behold. I was blown away. Using the Twin View, I compared the HD widesreen...

I'm in process of shopping for a 16:9 rear projection monitor. I'm looking at the above two models. Apart from the integrated digital tuner in the WS550, what are the key differences in the models. In past models, IIRC, the 'V' designation was always a notch up from the 'S'. If this is still...

I think it's finally time to off load my Bose Acoustimass 10 system for something else (no Bose comments please - I know the deal). I'm going to try selling them on eBay and I've done some searches but I'd like to solicit your input on an appropriate reserve price. I have the Acoustimass 10...

Interesting. Nothing we didn't already know I guess: http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movi...ind/index.html N

I have a Sony KV-32HS20. It's a year old. In the last week, I have noticed a flash occuring periodically (like once every few days then twice in 5 minutes). A horizontal green bar about one inch wide appears once for a split second on the screen. Each occurence is at different positions and it...

I just went to pre-order My Big Fat Greek Wedding and came to a screaching halt when I noticed a handling charge! Guess I need to stick to DDD. N

This should be fun... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...lm/2281847.stm N

(I can't seem to get the search function to work so hope this is not old news) Anchor Bay's Website is finally showing "The Carry On Collection" as streeting 10/22. I believe the plan is two movies per disc in a box set. Details from their site: "Twelve films from the classic series of...