Search results

  1. JohnEF

    New Sub-woofer

    I've never heard of the BFD and so I'm going to do some research on it. What I did (and as recommended in the SVS manual) using test tones and the Radio Shack sound meter I first balanced out my 7 speakers (7.1 system) at about 76 db and then the SVS SW at about 78. I then ran through a number...
  2. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PCPlus for Christmas!

    Thanks for the reply. I have made some further adjustments to the SVS. As the manual suggested, I raised the difference in sound level between the sub-woofer and the rest of the speakers to about 5 decibels to the 2-3 I originally had and the results are even better. The bass sounds are more...
  3. JohnEF

    Same front and rear speakers??

    Some years ago the the Secrets of Home Theater and HiFi website (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/main.html) had, I believe, an answer to a question concerning this very issue and their recommendation was that in the best of all worlds identical speakers all around is the best even if it means...
  4. JohnEF

    New Sub-woofer

    As I posted elsewhere-my search for a new sub-woofer has a happy ending. My wife pushed me off the fence and surprised my with an SVS 20-39 PC plus for Christmas (12/25/2006). It's already set up, balanced with my radio shack sound meter and sounds great. John
  5. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PCPlus for Christmas!

    Yesterday morning I set up the 20-39PCPlus by using the cable from the old sub-woofer. I do have a Radio Shack sound meter so I realigned all my speakers including the new sub-woofer (everything 75-76 decibels except the new sub-woofer at about 78-79 db as the SVS manual recommended)...
  6. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PCPlus for Christmas!

    My wife surprised my this morning with a huge box by the Christmas tree. When I unwrapped it to my surprise I found an SVS 20-39PCPlus. My wife heard me obsessing about a new sub-woofer for months and I had mentioned this svs speaker (the 20-39PCS was recommended by SVS for my particular room-15...
  7. JohnEF

    Quick X-Files Guide Please

    I have seasons 1 through 7 (mostly gifts from my wife and daughter) and am currently seeing them for the second time (the 40 minutes plus per episode is perfect for my treadmill workout while watching an episode). My problem is that there are certain episodes I really like but I usually can't...
  8. JohnEF

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice (RECOMMENDED)

    We saw the film with another couple and one of them (the guy) turned to me at the beginning and whispered "super chick flick." In a way it was but as a history teacher I like this sort of period piece and I thought it was well done. My wife and her friend did promise to go see King Kong with us...
  9. JohnEF

    To Box or not to Box SVS Question

    In one of the responses above there was referral to problems caused by a concrete florr. My home theater is in our family room (15 by 22 with an 8 foot ceiling) and it sits on a concrete floor covered by thick carpeting (with a pad underneath). The room is completely enclosed. Would a forward...
  10. JohnEF

    Lord of the Rings Revisited

    During the Christmas break we had our second annual Lord of the rings extended edition marathon at our house. I have a front projector system (Infocus 5700) with a 110" diagonal screen and a 7.1 surround sound system. We began our viewing (my son, my nephew, his girlfriend, my 90 year old...
  11. JohnEF

    What Did Santa bring you (& forget) for Christmas '05?

    I received the Kolchak series with Darren McGavin. I didn't get Have Gun Will Travel (I think I'm showing my age). My daughter made out pretty well in this area-Lost, season 1 and Firefly, Season 1. John
  12. JohnEF

    New Sub-woofer

    I did e-mail SVS with the dimensions of the room and they recommended the PC39 plus (I hope I got the model right-cylindrical sub with 525 watt built in amp). On another site the editors recommended the ultra for my size room. John
  13. JohnEF

    New Sub-woofer

    I have been in the market for a new sub-woofer for some months and have beein zeroing in on the SVS PC 39 plus. My listening room is approximately 15 by 22 (8 foot ceilings) that is completely enclosed. I listen to about 10% music and 90% movies. I curently have an all gold reference...
  14. JohnEF

    Recommendation for HD Ready LCD TV

    I finally settled for a Viewsonic N2750W (27 inch LCD) that was on sale at CompUSA for $750 with a $50 rebate bringing the price down to $700. It got good reviews and my initial impression was good in the store (they had a very large number of TV's playing an HD signal) and good at home...
  15. JohnEF

    Recommendation for HD Ready LCD TV

    I just was in Costco today and saw a Maxent 26" LCD cable ready TV for $749.00. I am not familiar with this off brand. They were also selling a Provue (or Proview?) 32" for $999. The image looked good. Any comments on these brands? John
  16. JohnEF

    Recommendation for HD Ready LCD TV

    We are in the market for an LCD TV that is in the 26" to 30" range that is HDTV ready and under $1,000. This is for our living room (my wife will not accept anything bigger in this room-I do have a projection system in the family room). We expect mostly to watch mostly DVD's while sitting by...
  17. JohnEF

    ***Official MERGED "Should I get 6.1 (or 7.1) - Is it worth it?" Thread***

    I had a pretty good 5.1 set up with Pinnacle Gold reference speakers all around but when I planned to upgrade my old Yamaha receiver to the Outlaw 950/750 or 770 I obsessed over the decision of getting the 5 or 7 channel amp. I decided to go for the 7 and hold off on getting the rear surround...
  18. JohnEF

    Center Channel Volume

    I had the same problem of dialogue from the center channel drowned out in action scenes. My problem was excaerbated when I used my treadmill and listening to dialogue was even a greater problem. I did three things that actually worked: (1) I upgraded my center channel (to Pinnacle Gold reference...
  19. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PC+ vs Sunfire Mark II

    Again, thanks for the comments. I just sent an e-mail to SVS outlining my room size, current equipment, etc. to confirm that the 20-39 PC+ is the right size for my setup. I expect to make a decision within thirty days or so. Of course will I be in the situation of wishing I ordered...
  20. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PC+ vs Sunfire Mark II

    Thanks for everyone's comments. Size or looks are not an issue. Luckily my wife sees our family room as a place for anything I want to do with. If it was our living room there would be no way I could put in big ugly speakers (especially the water-heater look of the 20-39PC+). I am only...
  21. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PC+ vs Sunfire Mark II

    Thanks for the referral. In this case the comparison is to the SVS PC Ultra which is $150 more than the Sunfire. I am considering ordering the SVS 20-39 PC+ and play around with it to see if it compares to the Sunfire (which I have now-borrowed). If I like the Sunfire better, I can return the...
  22. JohnEF

    SVS 20-39PC+ vs Sunfire Mark II

    I was pretty much prepared to order the SVS 20-39PC+ (based on a recommendation by SVS on the size of my room-15 feet wide by 22 feet long and 8 foot ceilings) when in talking to a local dealer, he suggested the Sunfire which has 2 eight inch drivers and a 2,750 watt amp. I realize that...
  23. JohnEF

    Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder in 3D

    Perhaps this belongs in another section but is it possible from a technical point of view to see a 3D version at home on a projection system? John PS-I will do a search for 3D as suggested.
  24. JohnEF

    The Taking Of Pelham 1-2-3, anamorphic?

    In reading the above comments and only having seen the film on television some years ago I was reminded about an incident concerning the original novel that the film is based on. I must state that I am only repeating a story told to me by a candidate for a job (I worked in personnel in a...
  25. JohnEF

    Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder in 3D

    I just finished watching Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder on my projection system and I discovered it was filmed in 3D. What is the possibility of selling a film like this on DVD in 3D (you could include a cheap pair of 3D glasses). I imagine on a CRT you could not do this but in a front...
  26. JohnEF

    Dead DVD Titles!

    I have several seasons of X-Files and I have had the problem of the picture freezing up. For example season 2 (the episode "Aubrey." I have also had problems with the Lone Gunmen, presumably the same manufacturer for X-Files. I have read someplace that there are certain protocols that DVD...
  27. JohnEF

    Tiger Direct Has 4805 for $799.00 After Rebate

    I purchased an LCD computer monitor from Global Computer which is now run by Tiger Direct. It's over three months now and Tiger Direct is blaming the manufacturer. After a long distance call to the manufacturer they are "months behind" in processing the $70 rebate. So much for Tiger Direct...
  28. JohnEF

    Warner how about James Cagney Movies on DVD

    The biography I am reading (actually listening to as it is unabridged on 11 1 hour tapes from the library) is Cagney by John McCabe. I am up to 1951 and he has already made around 60 movies and the book discusses just about every one so far. I had done a search on Deep Discount DVD and only...
  29. JohnEF

    Warner how about James Cagney Movies on DVD

    I'm in the midst of reading a biography of James Cagney (fascinating individual) and it appears very few of his movies are on DVD. Is warner Brothers planning some kind of Cagney collection? John PS-from my reading Cagney heartily disliked Jack Warner, mostly over his alleged cheapness...
  30. JohnEF

    Do actors/actresses like to watch their movies?

    I am in the midst of reading a James Cagney biography (fascinating individual) and it was made pretty clear by the author in conversation with Cagney before he died that Cagney rarely saw the finished product. When he did see them which was rare he seemed to be quite critical of himself...
Top