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  1. Zach

    Suggestions for this setup...

    - Sony 60" LCD Projection Set - Yamaha YSP-800 Digital Audio Projector - Comcast/Motorola Digital HD/DVR cable box - XBOX 360 - 3 Powerhouse lighting modules * Hard buttons are preferred. * RF-capable preferred for lighting control. * I would like to keep costs under $300. As you can...
  2. Zach

    Surround Sound Bars

    ...I know are no match for a good 5.1 or 7.1 setup, but due to space, and a curious 2 year old, one may be a necessary evil, at least for a few years. Can anyone actually recommend one? Are they all pathetic? I've read reviews on both ends of the spectrum. I'm coming from an Energy XL series...
  3. Zach

    Age Old Question: $500 - What would you do?

    I know you've all heard this 100s of times. I've searched, but can't find any recent posts that address this specific request though. I've got a Xbox 360 for gaming and HD-DVD movies, a PS3 for gaming and blu-ray movies, and a Motorola HD DVR as my video sources. Only the 360 is not using...
  4. Zach

    Confused...crossovers, phase, etc.

    Admittedly, I've NEVER calibrated my sub. BAD, BAD HT BUFF! I know. So...I'm trying now. I've used the Avia disc and done the best I can, but I seem to have a big hole in my low freq. sweep between 140-150Hz and 100-90Hz. I've got a JBL SCS300 5.1 speaker set up (5 small satellites)...
  5. Zach

    Plasma Searching...HELP!

    Interesting dilemma. We just moved and knowing that the layout/size of our new living room wouldn't be conducive to a rear projection set, I had to unload my 60" Sony LCD RP. Not happy. But...it's not all bad news. The wife has given me permission to get serious about a plasma to hang on the...
  6. Zach

    $4k to 'burn'...What to do?

    Ok...not exactly to burn, but definitely burning a hole in my pocket. I'm moving in the next 3 weeks and would like to celebrate with a new HDTV. Here's what I'm up against. Budget: Up to $4k...but that's MAXING it out. Location: Living room...viewing distance about 10 ft. Lighting...
  7. Zach

    $3500 and FINALLY Ready to Use It!

    I know this question comes up all the time...and I've searched the forum...but because it's such a rapidly changing and dynamic world, I figured it's worth another ask. I've got about $3500 set aside for a new set. Preferrably a rear projection...mainly for HD material and DVDs. Widescreen is...
  8. Zach

    Sony LCD RP & "Red Blob"

    The attack of the red blob! Well...maybe that's an overstatement, but last night I noticed what can only be described as a 2", nearly-round red blob on the screen of my Sony KF60WE610 RP LCD tv. It's most noticeable when the screen is black or very dark. It's not bright red either...more of a...
  9. Zach

    Receiver & Speaker settings...HELP!

    I originally posted this in the "Speakers" section, but realize that was probably a mistake...sorry! I have a Sony STR-V444ES receiver driving my HT and the JBL SCS300.7 speaker system on its way (Merry Christmas to me!) :D ...but here's my dilemma. I haven't touched my current...
  10. Zach

    Receiver & Speaker Settings...HELP!

    Hi Gang...long time no talk! I have a Sony STR-V444ES receiver driving my HT and the JBL SCS300.7 speaker system on its way (Merry Christmas to me!) :D ...but here's my dilemma. I haven't touched my current receiver/speaker set-up since the inital installation...about 5 years ago! I don't...
  11. Zach

    Sony Grand Wega LCDs & SD Broadcasts

    Hello All, I recently purchase the Sony Grand Wega KF60WE610 LCD. I know there has been lots of discussion about their bulbs and dead pixels, etc. Luckily, I have not been the victim of this! However, after moving my DirecTiVo over from my 32" Wega XBR CRT to the new LCD, standard...
  12. Zach

    Dead Wega....HELP!!!!!!

    The worst thing has happend :angry:. My Sony Wega XBR200 has died. It will not power on. I've done all the usual checks...outlet, wires, etc. Nothing will get this set to power up. We were watching it this morning...went shopping and came home to find we were TV-less! Has anyone else had this...
  13. Zach

    How to Spend Dad-in-law's Money??

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Wow! I never thought it would happen! My father-in-law came to me, knowing my predilection for spending my $ on HT gear, and asked me how I would spend $3,000 on equipment. Of course, I asked his needs. All he wants is a receiver, and cd player and 2 tower speakers. They...
  14. Zach

    Sony V444ES Speaker/Sub Settings...HELP!

    I just added a hand-me-down Sony V444ES receiver :D to my get up. I have a set of Energy eXL speakers (front, center, surrounds and matching 100W sub). The V444ES has so many speaker/sub settings/tweaks that I'm a little intimidated. Does anyone have suggestions for small v. large, Mhz...
  15. Zach

    DirecTV Questions...

    I'm currently a DirecTV subscriber using a standalone Hughes satellite box and a Sony standalone TiVo unit. Works great! I recently learned that the Sony combo unit (SAT-T60) might have several worthwhile upgraded features. - Is it true that the SAT-T60 can record audio soundtracks as they...
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