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  1. Matthew Todd

    ATSC Tuner with VGA Output and Digital Audio Out?

    I have had a Samsung HDTV tuner that I've used for years (T351 I believe). Anyway, it's on it's way out. I'm looking for a recommendation on another TV tuner for catching over the air HDTV. I need it to have a VGA output, and digital audio out. Any recommendations? Matt
  2. Matthew Todd

    Wiring for multiple Amp locations

    Thanks Chris. I suppose that's another good suggestion. You could just run two wires to the binding posts on each speaker (or more likely the binding posts on the plate at the wall location where the speakers will be placed). Matt
  3. Matthew Todd

    Wiring for multiple Amp locations

    Thanks Robert. Matt PS - Yea for post #500.
  4. Matthew Todd

    Wiring for multiple Amp locations

    Sorry for the dumb question, but my wiring skills are minimal if anything gets semi-complex. My brother is finishing his basement, and he's to the wiring stage. There are two locations that he's thinking he might like to put the receiver/amp. Our question is really quite simple - Is it...
  5. Matthew Todd

    Has Anyone Made Tickets For Their Theater?

    Thanks! I think I've found just what I need!
  6. Matthew Todd

    Has Anyone Made Tickets For Their Theater?

    I'm just curious if anyone has printed up tickets for their theater just for fun - perhaps something that could be sent to particular people invited to come to a special screening at your home theater. If anyone has, what have you done and how did it look? I'm considering trying to do...
  7. Matthew Todd

    Infocus 4805 or something else?

    Thanks All! I went ahead and ordered it on clearance at Amazon. I think we'll be very happy with this. Matt
  8. Matthew Todd

    Infocus 4805 or something else?

    I'm helping my Dad select a projector for use at a family cabin. The projector will be ceiling mounted, and used exclusively for watching standard definition DVDs. It will never be used for HD or broadcast TV (HD or standard). I've recommended that he go with a refurbished Infocus 4805...
  9. Matthew Todd

    DDD Semi-annual 20% off sale (merged)

    For What it's Worth.
  10. Matthew Todd

    DDD Semi-annual 20% off sale (merged)

    Sorry to get everyone's hopes up (I can just see everyone now running to this thread to see if the deal is on). BUT, Is there a way to subscribe to a thread without posting to it (I don't wanna miss out on this again!) Matt
  11. Matthew Todd

    Fitted bedsheets?

    I don't know either, but I'd like to see if there are any great ideas out there!
  12. Matthew Todd

    Does anyone check out ?

    I do. There is a pawn shop near my office, and I'll stop in to check their inventory probably once a week. They turn over very quickly, and it's a fun way to see stuff that looks interesting. It's less expensive than renting, and I can usually sell something I don't want to keep on ebay and come...
  13. Matthew Todd

    heat/cold vents and a return

    I don't know if this would work, but if you really want vents/returns at floor level maybe you could hide them in columns? Matt
  14. Matthew Todd

    heat/cold vents and a return

    I'm not positive, but I think it's recommended that you include both vents and returns in the room, and that in a theater it's best to put the vents in the back of the seating and the returns in the front of the seating. Matt
  15. Matthew Todd

    Question about NTSC

  16. Matthew Todd

    2-3500 for a Widescreen...

    Rats. If you were talking US dollars and it were me, I'd take a look at the JVC 52 D-ILA. Matt
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    Question about NTSC

  18. Matthew Todd

    Projectors sub $1000

    You might also consider buying something used. I actually just picked up a 5 year old Sharp LCD (1024x768) 1500 lumens for less than $1000. Something like that might work for you, although used projectors are also generally bigger. I'm actually considering selling it since I've already got...
  19. Matthew Todd

    Starwars + B4+ = OMG

    Frank, I would imagine that when calibrated, it's not much different than having 8 SVS 16-46's and 2 SVS B4+'s :b Matt
  20. Matthew Todd

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: The Alamo

    David, I just want to say that I appreciate the way you review the films with a wide viewing angle. I'm watching them on a 84" wide FP CRT, and I know if it looks good under your viewing conditions, then it will look good on my system too. Matt
  21. Matthew Todd

    40 ft subwoofer cable

    Neil, if you're going to buy a branded cable, you might want to check out bluejeanscable. You'll find their banner at the top of the speakers&subwoofers forum page. There pricing is very nice too. Matt
  22. Matthew Todd

    Resolution of lcd television compared to FP

    If you hop on over to www.avsforum.com they have a very good forum area devoted entirely to CRT projectors. Lots of good info there. You will find a handful of reputable CRT resellers there, probably the most well known is Curt Palme. Believe it or not, you can get a good CRT for $500-$1000...
  23. Matthew Todd

    HTD speakers Multi-purpose vs High def

    I'm not familiar with these speakers, but I'll try to help. Is this referring to tweeters that can be "aimed?" If so, I think that may be a nice feature because generally I think tweeters don't have very good off-axis response. This would allow you to point the tweeter towards where the...
  24. Matthew Todd

    Resolution of lcd television compared to FP

    They are probably using a lower gain screen on the LCD RPTV than what you're used to seeing on a CRT RPTV. If you haven't already ruled it out, another FP technology to consider is CRT. That's actually what I've chosen, but I'd say if you want to watch football with the lights on even some...
  25. Matthew Todd

    Resolution of lcd television compared to FP

    The Sanyo Z1 has a resolution of 964x544. The Z2 is 1280x720. I would bet that nearly all (if not all) the rear projection LCDs are 1280x720. DVD is 720x480. The screen door effect will generally be worse the bigger you blow up the picture if you're sitting the same distance away...
  26. Matthew Todd

    La Dolce Vita - is it coming?

    If you don't like yellow subtitles, you might consider just turning the color/tint all the way down on the display, and then they will be white. Matt
  27. Matthew Todd

    Problem: locatable LFE... Solution: ????

    The problem may not be the sounds that the sub is supposed to be making from about 80Hz and below (although the LFE track itself can go up to I think 120Hz). What you're hearing may be the mechanical sounds of the sub like the cone slapping the air, or the sub causing other things to rattle...
  28. Matthew Todd

    How common are ripples and wrinkles on pull-down screens?

    I have a Da-Lite Model B pull down with video spectra fabric (gain of 1.5). It has no wrinkles or ripples, although I've heard of others with this same screen and material who do have wrinkles. I think I just got lucky. The general consensus seems to be that if you want a pull down screen and...
  29. Matthew Todd

    Good pair of In-wall speakers for under $150 a pair

    You might also look at Elan's in walls. www.elanhomesystems.com Matt
  30. Matthew Todd

    Weekly RoundUp 9/21/04 Star Wars Trilogy (authorized sneak peek)

    $42.96 at Wal-mart in Highland, UT. Matt (who ordered from Amazon and is still waiting)
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