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  1. Geordy

    URGENT!! Onkyo vs H/K (~$500)

    Ok, so I am going to the Nebraska Furniture Mart on Friday (I'm a Berkshire-Hathaway share-holder) and I will be getting a great deal on electronics. The brands of receivers that they carry include Onkyo and H/K (among others). I am currently using a Denon AVR-2700, and I love it, but I...
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    *Gasp* Have to downgrade

    i just sold my aprtment in chicago, with my 5 energy e:xl 15's included (they are nicely mounted and wired). so now i get to buy new speakers, but here is the catch: we are moving to a smaller place in NYC. Our HT space is going to be about 15 X 11, with the TV going on the long wall. the...
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    need new speakers with space issues and wacky budget

    ok, so my wife and i are moving to nyc from chicago (got my medical residency out there). we sold our apartment with my 5 energy e:xl's included (they were so finely mounted by me). so now i NEED new speakers!!! my wife and i have a budget that ranges up to $900, but we also have space...
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    WTB: Samsung SIR-T150

    I am looking to buy a T150 or T151. I am willing to pay a *slight* premium over eBay to gaurantee quality. Let me know
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    New Samsung DLP in June??

    ok, so the new samsungs that are out in june are they the 'n' series, or are they a different animal altogether? thanks geordy
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    Plasma prices

    In June 2004 I will graduate medical school, and I have already planned to reward myself with a plasma tv (or dlp/lcd if quality improves). I know this is asking you to think FAR into the future, but what do you expect prices to be on a quality 50"? Might they be comparable to what RPTV's...
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    Panasonic LCD

    Ok, I know questions like this are generally frowned upon but...... I was at Abt Electronics on Sunday looking to replace my Hitachi 43UWX10B (warranty replacement), and I wanted to show my wife the Samsung DLP's. Well we went there not knowing that yesterday they were having there...
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    ProntoNeo problems

    Well, this sucks. The remote would be great if I could use the software. I have tried using the disk that comes with it, and downloading NEOEdit from philips, nada It will continually try to install, say a file is missing (but of course it won't specify which file) and then tell me to...
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    please help me find a cheap projection screen

    i need to find a cheap projection screen does anyone know where i can pick one up i tried ebay, but no luck any advice looking to pay less than $75 thanks geordy
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    Hitachi refelctive screen removal

    anyone have any luck removing the screen from this tele? specifically the 43UWX10b? peace geordy
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    Tuntable for $200

    My sister is looking to buy a turntable for her fiancee for xmas. As the title states, the price limit is around $200. I have read the other two recent posts, but both talked about players outside of her price range. Can a decent one be had for that little? thanks Geordy
  12. Geordy

    HTiB with computer--how?

    my friend is planning on buying a computer and a HTiB so he doesn't have a lot of money for home theater. i figure he could get the Kenwood 504 HTiB, since there are so many good reviews; can it get dolby digital from a computer by bypassing the sound card and going straight from DVD or will he...
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    HT in a Box connected to computer???

    my friend is planning on buying a computer and a HTiB so he doesn't have a lot of money for hometheater. i figure he could get the Kenwood 504, since there are so many good reviews, can it get dolby digital from a computer by bypassing the sound card? or will he need to get a fancy digital...
  14. Geordy

    SVS: Simply the BEST!!!

    Well, I got my new 20-39cs with my Samson S700 over the weekend, and when I got home from vacation on Monday, I was dying to set-up my new baby. Well, I was stymied by the S700, which would not fit into the AV cabinet. Cue the saw; one hour later and a mound of sawdust later, it fits. It got...
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    Samson s700 problem....

    anyone know if the handles in front of the amp are removable. otherwise it won't fit in our cabinet geordy
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    NEW SVS! How should I package/ship my old sub?

    I am soon to be the proud new owner of an SVS, which is a result of me promising my current sub (M&K v-90) to my sister as part of her home theater wedding gift (TV, DVD, Receiver, and speakers). Now, I have to get the sub to her. It is about 18" cubed, give or take, and is rather heavy. My...
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    Home Theater Direct II vs the competition

    for those of you who don't know, I am purcahsing a home theater system for my sister and her soon to be husband as a wedding gift. to go with their new 32" WEGA and Denon 1801 they are going to need speakers. i own energy e:xl 15's and are very pleased with them, so i was all set to get them...
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    Sorry to do this about 'the squeeze' but...

    I don't know if you guys remeber my original post about buying my sister and her fiancee a home theater for their wedding gift but, that is what i am doing. they ahave decided on a tube tv, so that they could eventually put it in a bedroom. they are looking at 32" and it MUST do the squeeze...
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    Chicago HDTV availability

    sorry for posting such a basic question, but i searched on hear going back a month and on google.com...with no luck. is there a website that lists the HDTV programing by city? thanks geordy ------------------
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    ugh, one more prog DVD question...

    I am receiving delivery of my Hitachi 43UWX10B on Friday and I am in the market for a Prog DVD. Based on the reviews I've read, I've got it down b/w JVC (the 75 model) or the Panasonic (61 or 91). I definitely don't want one with the chroma bug, so that is how I picked these. My question is...
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    Chicago SVS owners....tryout?

    i think i am going to give my sister my MK 12" when i get her a home theater system. i cannot help but be lured into the world of SVS. is there anyone in chicago or northern suburbs (along the lake) who would be interested in showing me their baby? thanks geordy ------------------
  22. Geordy

    Anyone have any Sears Pricematch successes?

    I am in the market for a Sony 43T90, or the Hitachi 43UWX10B. Sears carries both, and I was wondering what websites they pricematch, and do you have to include shipping? Thanks, Geordy ------------------
  23. Geordy

    Wedding gifts--Speakers, DVD and Receiver

    For my sister's wedding, I am going to get her a home theater system (I already made the TV post in the appropriate forum). Currently I am looking at spending ~1000 on the three (or more likely just letitng her get the DVD player by herself while keeping the same $1000 price limit). I was...
  24. Geordy

    Buying a 4:3 RPTV for wedding gift...HELP

    I am going down as the greatest brother in history, for I am purchasing a home theater system for my sister's wedding. For the TV, I think that they would be pleased with a 4:3 (I don't think they would particularly care for a 16:9, plus it'll be easier on my wallet). Here is what I am looking...
  25. Geordy

    Any larger ( bigger than 43in) 16:9 w/o stand?

    Currently I am looking at the 43 in hitachi as my choice. I showed it to my fiancee yesterday and she said "Can't we get a bigger one?" Dear lord, am I a luck man! Anyway, we need one like this w/o a stand because it is going on a wall-unit that already has a 14 in clearance. The mitsubishi...
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    Today's (8/12) Sears Ad

    All of their RPTV's are on sale according to the ad, plus there is free delivery!!! Will they divulge prices over the phone, or will I have to go there to find out how much they cost...I can't call now because I am stuck in a computer lab...no cell signal. I sure would like to get the Hitachi...
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    Hitachi and SVM

    does anyone know if the Hitachi 43" 16:9 will let you diasable SVM? peace geordy
  28. Geordy

    Anyone own the Hitachi 43UWX10B?

    the internet may have a ton of info in it, but absolutely none on this TV. i've been to CC to see this tv, and it looks great, however, i would like to hear from owners and other potential buyers. thanks geordy -------------- so, they have the internet on computers now, eh?
  29. Geordy

    New Dish Network Deal

    Ok, couple of questions... The dish comes thurs, so I have a week before I get in over my head...I got the PVR501 deal. The guy on the phone said I can use it for HDTV signals so long as I have the decoder....true or false? DD is only optical? and finally... what kind of video out is on the...
  30. Geordy

    Attention Mits 46807 owners

    After the big move, I am finally ready to make my TV buy, and if I go with an RPTV, the one that fits in my fiancee's AV cabinet is the Mits (depth and all). Is this TV worth getting at the $2000 price (plus whatever the attenuator costs)? I really want the widescreen, but if I hear negative...
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