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It's been a while since I posted here, but i'm starting to get the bug again, and I just found out both tweeters in my Paradigm Studio 40s v2 are blown! I'm debating whether I should just replace the tweeters or upgrade to Studio 100s? I don't know whether my amp (Parasound HCA-1205A) could...

I have an Asus Radeon 9600XT video card for my HTPC, and I have seen on ATI's website that you can get an adapter to go from the DVI-I to component out. Could I get one of these to connect to my Toshiba 57HX81 RPTV? Thanks Steve

In the past I have used VE to calibrate my old Yamaha RX-V995 5.1 setup. I used my RS SPL meter and calibrated the 5 main speakers to 75dB and the sub to something like 80dB. Now I have a new AVR(Marantz SR-7500) and a 6.1 speaker setup. Obviously my old VE disc isn't going to work with this...

I just finished hooking up my new AVR (Marantz SR-7500) and I am having a problem getting an output from the Surround Back speaker. I have just one SB speaker and set it to this in the Setup Menu, but on the channel test I get no output? The speaker is connected to the SBL speaker output...

I am upgrading from a 5.1 setup to a 7.1 receiver but will only have 1 center surround back speaker. Will DPLIIx do anything with this setup, or do I really need another SB speaker? I have upgraded to a Marantz SR-7500 and have Axiom QS8s for side surrounds, and one QS4 for the SB. I went with...

I currently run a Yamaha RX-V995 as a pre/pro with a Parasound HCA-1205A amp. At one point I was going to upgrade to the Yamaha 1400, but now I am not too sure. I have seen the 1400 at a local dealer for $899CDN. Also they had a PIoneer Elite VSX-52TX for $999CDN I believe. I have just been...

Hi, been a while since I last posted in the HTF. Anyway, I was in to get the tweeter repaired on my Studio CC v2. The salesman asked if I had seen/heard the new Studio CC-570, and I had not. He said it would be a great and noticeable upgrade. I would like to know if anyone has made this...

I currently have a Panasonic RP-82, and an old Toshiba SD-2109. I would like to replace the Toshiba with something that plays everything that my RP-82 plays. I don't need DVD-Audio, and don't want to spend as much as I did on the RP-82. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Steve

I have been working on getting the ground loop hum out of my system for a couple of years now. It all started when I put my first amp (with a 3 prong plug) into my system. I then added a second amp (also with the 3 prong plug) for my subs. I then bought a Panamax MAX5100 hoping to fix my...

I am interested in picking up this receiver or maybe even the 2400 if the price was right. Can anyone tell me if they have seen either of these receivers for a good price in this area? Thanks Steve

On Toshiba's web site they state that this set has Velocity Scan Modulation, and Video Label. On the SVM, is there any way to disable it? (service menu, if so how). For the video label, I can't find anywhere in the menu how to label the video inputs? Any help is appreciated. Steve

I am going to be purchasing a new 27" TV for the start to a second HT. I am deciding between these 3 models; Sony KV-27FS100 - $699, JVC FA44 - $549, and the Toshiba 27AF43 - $549, all in Cdn dollars. If anyone can make any suggestions about these 3 , and any good/bad points about them, I would...

I just picked a copy of this up at my local Future Shop, on the back cover it says it has DTS English, and English 5.1 Dolby Surround. But when I play the disc there is only a english dolby surround track and a 5.1 DD english track. It also has the Melanisian songs on it which I had read that if...

I currently am running a Carver AV 705X with my Yamaha 995. One of the channels is no good in the Carver so I am only using 3 of the remaining 4 for the front LCR and 2 of the amps in the Yammi for the surrounds. I would like to either buy a new 5 channel amp, or maybe buy a second amp to add...

I just got my DIY sonosub (built by my brother) and I am running it alongside with my SVS 20-39 CS(w/ISD) powered by a Samson S700 amp. I recalibrated the two together (77-79dB, +2-4dB hot) and then played various things. It sounded great, then I popped in TS2 intro, playing at reference level...

I have a Kodak DC3400 digicam, and I would like to know if it is possible to put pictures that are on my hard drive back onto my Compact Flash card. I've heard it is possible, but I have to have a separate CF card reader, like the one Sandisk makes? Thanks for any help. Steve

Could someone please explain this to me. I currently am running an interlaced dvd player (SD2109) on my new 57HX81 and i'm not sure which cinema mode I should be running it on? Also I will be getting a progressive player very shortly and when I get it, do I have to change the cinema mode again...

I just got my new Toshiba 57HX81 in (actually it's a second one, but that's another thread). I have to say, OOTB I am quite impressed with this set, especially DVD playback, and I don't have a progressive player, yet:) Click here to see updated pics of my hometheater. I can't wait to get this...

I have an AV705X 5 CH Carver amp. I have had it for a little over a year now, and I love it. A little while ago I pulled all of my audio equipment out of the rack to move the rack. When I got it all back together I noticed one of the channels on the amp wasn't working. Anyway I tracked it down...

I've heard that this player is a rebadged Tosh 5700, can anyone confirm this? If it is, does anyone know of anything that would be different than the Tosh, other than looks? Thanks Steve

I found this dvd player (Yamaha DVC6480 5 Disc Progressive w/DVD-A) at Onecall.com. I can't find it anywhere on Yamaha's website, but the person at Onecall said it's brand new. I can't even find anything about it on the 'net. Has anyone ever heard of it or seen any info on it? Thanks Steve

I have a SVS 20-39CS along with the Samson S700 amp, and I will be buliding a DIY 16" sonosub to go on the other channel of the samson. Would it matter if I make one with a little bigger volume than my svs? Does it really matter? Thanks Steve

Today was the big day, the delivery of my new Tosh 57HX81. I even made it home before they came with it. So i'm looking out the front window at the guys taking it out of the truck, and I see the tv almost come flying out of the truck on it's back(in the box still)! Then they slid it out of the...

I am thinking of getting this unit for a couple of reasons. The first is that I have a ground loop hum ever since I added 2 amps to my system (Carver AV705X and Samson S700). The hum is definitley comming from my 2 satellite systems, since if I disconnect the coax comming in from the dishes the...

I currently have a home network with 3 PCs linked via a hub. They all share a connection through the main PC (which is connected to the cable modem) to Rogers Cable using the bulit in home networking connection in WinXP. I am thinking of switching to Bell's Sympatico High Speed ADSL and would...

I currently have the Toshiba TP50H95 and I would like to upgrade to a HD widescreen. I have had my Tosh now for 3 years and have loved the picture. I had a basic ISF calibration done on it too. I would like to stay with Toshiba, either the 50HX81 or maybe the 57HX81 (can't decide, $1000 price...

I have a Samsung 12X DVD ROM Drive and I can't get it to read hardly any DVDs, if it does they are usually music DVDs for some strange reason? Also it won't play any of the DVD ROM only stuff included on most DVDs. My PC is as follows: AMD XP 1600+ 512MB Crucial 2100 DDR LiteOn 24102B...

Check out some pictures of my home theater. My HT Pics Steve I fixed the link.

I just got Rush - Chronicles , and it has PCM and DD 2.0 Stereo. I was just wondering how you would listen to this? In PCM through true stereo or DD 2.0 through stereo or DD2.0 through the receivers decoder? (Dolby ProLogic)? What is the difference between the two? Thanks Steve [Edited last...