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  1. Robert_V

    In-Wall or Floor Standing - Speaker Placement?

    What would be the ideal placement of speakers (floor standing or in-wall mounted) for a room where the Monitor/Screen is in the corner of the room? Since the Sony 40" Direct-view is so damn deep, putting it in the corner is best for space conservation. Do you recommend in-ceiling speakers...
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    Wall unit suggestions??

    In the market for a new home entertainment wall unit.... I am looking for a corner unit that can accomodate the Sony 40" XBR800 (with or without stand) and normal home theater components (stereo receiver/DVD/VCR/SAT receiver). Hoping suggestions on companies that make such a unit...
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    Advent Directvies (analog) televisions??

    I was at Best Buy yesterday and came across some Advent televisions in the 27 - 36" range for pretty good prices. I was hoping someone had some experience or knowledge with these televisions. It seemed to me that their picture was not as vibrant as, say a Toshiba sitting right next to it...
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    Yamaha DVC-6480 and sound calibration...

    Guys: Just purchased a Yamaha DVC-6480 DVD player, and well, I love it. Everything I hoped for and more!! Build quality is 1st rate, audio/video .....loving it. Now for my question.....when calibrating the db output level for each speaker (5.1) using the Video Essentials DVD, should I...
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    Yamaha DVC-6480 DVD Changer - Opinions?

    I wanted to get some feedback..... I just ordered the Yamaha DVC6480 DVD 5-Disc Changer to replace my Toshiba SD-3109 2-Disc DVD player. I will not be using the progressive video option since I am using a non-HDTV (Zenith, 27"). Should I expect significant improvement in video and...
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    A Better Place - Problem??

    I just got in A Better Place - DVD, and though I can play the movie fine, but when trying to access the special features or the special introductions, the DVD locks up on me. Playing on a Toshiba SD-3109. Bum disc or glitch with the DVD and player?? Anyone with any experience???
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    Star Trek: TMP - Availability??

    I was hoping that someone could give some clues on who might be selling the new Star Trek: TMP DVD a bit early in the South Florida area. Sorry, but I just cannot wait for this one!!! Thanks!!
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    Toshiba 34HF81 DIrect View HDTV?

    I was hoping someone who had seen or purchased the Toshiba 34" Direct View, 16:9 HDTV (34HF81) could give a review or opinion. I saw the specs at the Toshiba site, and it looks like a great set with quite a bit of nice features, like 3:2 pulldown. The price is not too bad either, should...
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    Panasonic 34" HDTV - Opinions??

    I have repeatedly been impressed with the Panasonic 34" Widescreen HDTV (CT34WX50). Every store I walk into with this model on display, I am impressed with the picture. I was wondering why I do not see more posts in regards to this model TV? Is that good or bad?? I would appreciate some...
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    RCA 38310 or Toshiba 40H80??!!

    I have gotten my TV choices down to the RCA 38310 Direct View 38" HDTV (~$3000) vs. the Toshiba 40H80 40" RP/HD TV (~$2000). I am torn and would really like some input from everyone here. I am living in an high-rise apartment where the viewing distance to the TV will be about 8', and side wall...
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