Without question, there will be some big changes in the next year or so: 1)Digital outputs (firewire perhaps?) for both DVDA and SACD players will mean future recievers will have internal MLP/DSD decoders and firewire ins..... 2)HDMI and or DVI/HDCP inputs and/or switching Most...
I am looking to buy my first camcorder(my son is due to be born in April) and it seems the Digital 8 format is a very appealing one to me.. I need a unit with USB out so I can capture stills of my son and email them to friends and relatives....would a Digital 8 camcorder be good for...
Goals?
I would say I am looking for Onyx Rocket/Paradigm Studio performance at Fluance prices :)
That might not be possible, but one can always hope...
Anyways, I am looking for something completely turnkey....I don't want to assemble anything and I am curious if this middle ground...
Can you buy turnkey DIY speakers and subs???
I mean, I know part of the appeal of DIY units are that you do is yourself, but the other part of the equation is saving money....
So, I was wondering if there is a middle ground anywhere....
Say, a group who sell DIY kits ready to rock & roll...
the 325 has dts neo 6 and has independent xover adjustments for each pair of speakers (mains,front and rear centers, surrounds), ala the Anthem AVM 20
One big question I have is does this round of H/K recievers (325,525,7200,1001)apply Logic 7 processing to 5.1 sources (Dolby Digital, dts) as...
I saw the pix of the ref 50 in the other thread. Are there any other pix of this beast? I have heard the ref 50 has dts 96/24 decoding and is THX Ultra 2 certified....is this true? What about xover adjustments....is it like the anthem AVM 20? Any links to ref 50 info and prices?
Here is a perfect example of why you should *NOT* trust what Harman Kardon's manuals say in regards to Logic 7 and 5.1 sources
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=99849
What was HK THINKING????
Keep in mind the HK 8000 online manual also says the unit can only do Logic 7 to stereo sources when in fact the 8000 *CAN* apply L7 to 5.1 sources (Dolby Digital, dts) Harman Kardon has a bad history of mis-information in their manuals _ESPECIALLY_ in reference to Logic 7 The only way to...
If only some of the pix come out, try re-loading the page :)
BTW, Trilobyte (aka Pyro Studios), the developers of this game, created the famous "Raven" dancing mech demo for Microsoft....
Duality is being published by Phantagram, the largest gaming company in Korea
I do not know much about these speakers and I was wondering if you guys/gals could:
List the pros/cons
Tell me how they compare to the PSB Image series (2B bookshelves)
Tell me how they compare to Rocket speakers (750 floorstanders)
Logically, I would prefer accounts of the PSB 1Bs or...
Yes, I also read in the newest S&V that the 225 *could* apply L7 to 5.1 sources, ala the AVR 8000
Keep in mind, the first versions of the AVR 8000's manual did not state this as possible either, even though it was the case (L7 processing on DD/DTS 5.1)
The H/K manual is not what you would...
I am intrested in the AVR 225 and when I went to H/K's site and I couldn't tell if this reciever had this ability as well or not.. To clearify, I am not talking about the DPL2-is L7 mode (surround sound processing of stereo/mono sources) but "full blown" Logic 7 (7 channel processing of 5.1...
It seems to me that Denon and Onkyo recievers are very popular choices on the forum. Is there a website that has pie charts and stuff about the market share each manufacturer has of the reciever market. Going by its popularity, you would think the Denon brand is most popular brand out...
I do know that Yamaha has a provision for two additional front effects channels, but I'd really like how you can hook up 2 sets of surrounds (say, some dipolars to the sides and direct radiators in the back corners) and switch them on the fly on all the 7 channel Denons (3802,4802,5800 and 5803)...
These speakers seems like they could offer amazing bang for the buck:http://www.fluance.com/index.html
I mean the prices are just:eek::eek::eek::eek:
I mean only 79 bucks for the dipolars, 269 clams for the flagship floorstanders (both these prices are for a pair of speakers,btw) and a...
After reading the secrets review of the Anthem pre/pro, I am curious how strong the Denon 5803 is in this area. This review mentioned how important the op-amps are to the overall sound quality of the AVM-20's sound quality(I am very impressed how in detail this article is, btw)and I am...
I was wondering if anyone has delt with sacdmods.com before. The wait for the "perfect" universal players is wearing me down and I think I might just say *screw it* and get a Panny RP-82 and one of those modified SACD players (the scd-c222ES + mods is currently tickling my fancy)...
Has this unit shipped yet?
Some intresting features:
DD,DDEX,DPL2,DTS,DTS NEO:6,DTS EX (matrix AND Discrete)
THX Ultra 2 certified
Can convert all video inputs (composite, s-video and component)into a single HD Component out, ala the Denon 5803
Analog Bypass for stereo and 7.1 sources...
After reading Krell's Home Entertainment 2002 Show press release, I saw this quote about a feature on the upcoming Showcase Pre/Pro:
http://www.krellonline.com/html/m_KAV_p_SHCSp_news.html
If one was looking to mate, say, an Oulaw 950 or Anthem AVM 20 to some good amps, what are some choices, 7 channel-wise? I know Outlaw has their 200w x 7 channel amps for around $1800, which sounds to me like an *excellent* deal for an amp. Would this product be about the best value going...
I was looking to get on Club Polk to see if I could get more information on the LSi line from current owners and possibly ask some questions.....
Alas, you must submit the serial # of a Polk product to access Club Polk's forum :frowning:
Are there any "unofficial" Polk sites out there where...
I just heard the news of Denon Electronics and Marantz joining forces for new products. Here is what I have heard, correct me if I'm wrong: Denon and Marantz nameplates will remain New products will be seperate and distinct (I.E. no Onkyo/Integra clones for joo1) Two companies will...
Which A/V mag(s)do you read whose reviews are worth their salt, in your opinion.
Personally, I have a subsription to (don't hate me) Sound and Vision magazine. Although it is probably the most mainstream mag out there, they do cover a lot of upcoming products and some of the data on speakers...
I went to my local bookstore to read up on the new audio mags and read up on what is new in the audio world. I have been hearing good stuff about Polk's new LSI line lately so you can imagine my surprise when I saw a review of the LSi's in the April/May issue of The Absolute Sound. Now I am...
I am located in Visalia, california (in between fresno and Bakersfield) and I will be moving to Laughlin, Nevada (across the river from Bullhead City Arizona)June, 7th. Is there any location near either of those 2 where I can hear the new LSI's?
OT: One of the thinks that I love about HTF is...