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In the "The Lives of Others" thread in the Movies forum, Iver reported that "One technical note on the DVD version of Lives of Others: there are problems with the subtitles. Every few minutes, there will either be a few lines of dialog with no subtitle or the subtitle will only flash for a...

Robinson Crusoe on Mars (Criterion) Beyond Rangoon (WS) (Not on DVD) The Grateful Dead Movie (WS) Jumping Jack Flash The Cheap Detective (WS) PCU (WS) Into the Night Get Shorty (WS) Sabrina (WS) (Ford) Steppenwolf Grateful Dead: Anthem to Beauty Star Wars* Empire Strikes Back*...

Which is better: a Denon 3802 or a Yamaha HTR-5750? And for what applications? Also, the Denon has been described as "warm." How would you describe the Yamaha? John

Over the last couple of years I've seen a number of references to adding separate AMPs for the fronts paired with a Denon 3802/3803 to get better performance out of the larger front speakers. This included some setups with Paradigm Monitor 7s, which is what I have. Running 2-channel stereo...

I'm running a Denon 3802, Paradigm Monitor 7's and CC370 across the front, and an SVS 16-46PCi. Calibrated via Avia, fronts set to small, with the sub running 4dBs hot (1dB hot on the Rat Shack meter). Crossover is set at 100Hz, with a fairly flat FR curve (+/-4) from 140Hz through 60Hz: no...

I caught "Ice Age" showing on a plane and, preceeding the feature, there was a short about birds on a telephone wire. I was kinda hoping that this would be on the DVD, but I do not see it. Does anybody know where to find this short? jdg

Up for sale is an excellent (mint?) condition Paradigm PDR-10 powered subwoofer (black). This unit is less than a year old and was used in my home theater/stereo system. It comes from a clean, smoke free environment. It has been safely tucked underneath my coffee table in the middle of the room...

I replaced my Paradigm PDR-10 with an SVS 16-46PCi. Please note that I was able to get very good performance from the PDR-10 at 85dBs down to below 25Hz in cooperation with my fronts and my room effects. This puppy fit nicely under the coffee table, so it was only 6 feet from the listening...

Are all the tweaking, what DPL II Music settings did you settle on for Movies? and Music? jdg

As I go through DVDs, I often wonder if a particular DVD is mixed louder/softer than norm. For example, I know that TPM is at least 5 db's lower than normal. Is there a list anywhere on the Web addressing uncommonly low (or high) volume DVDs? jdg

With the Denon 3802 there is are a couple of options for the surround back speakers. "Non-matrix" for DPL sources, and additionally "matrix" for 5.1 and 6.1 sources. Non-matrix replicates the sound from the side surrounds into the SB speaker(s); matrix extracts common signals from the two...

I first leveled the speakers on a Denon 3802, including the sub, at 75db. I then popped in Avia, set the volume level at -10 on the receiver, and all the speakers levels were bang-on 75db... except the sub. The Avia sub level (left, center and right) was around 4db higher than the Denon test...

I'm looking to upgrade to 6.1/7.1 in very cramped quarters. No ceiling mount is available. I'm supporting two listening positions (#1 and #2). Here's the rear setup: LS----3 ft.---> #1 #2

Any ideas for magnifying the size of the display on a receiver (Denon 3802)? I would like to actually see the volume. :-) The CC lens at Link Removed looks interesting (4x). But I could use suggestions for how to non-permanently attach the lens. jdg

I've read a (fairly) consistant recommendation for bass management that when 1) using the pre-out from the receiver, and 2) using the crossover in the receiver with all speakers set to "small," one should set the crossover on the sub "wide open" as to not conflict with the crossover on the...

What are the frequencies for each of the steps in the Avia Subwoofer Phase Warble Sweep? jdg

I'm looking for a pair of floor standing fronts to replace my stacked Advents. One of them finally gave up the ghost. I have a couple of JBL N24's for surround, a JVC 120W/2; 100W/5 receiver (realistically, 70W/channel), and a boomy wood floor (skip the sub :-)). Currently on my short list is...

All covers are in excellent condition (no mint). All discs are in excellent condition. A few non-DVD releases. Buyer pays shipping. Using USPS Priority mail (2-3 days) with internet tracking, shipping has been running $4 for the first disc, and $1 per physical disc afterwards. I'm flexible...

All LDs are widescreen/letterbox. All covers are in good or excellant condition (no mint). All discs are in excellant condition. Buyer pays shipping. Shipping has been running (Priority Mail) $4 for the first disc and $1 for each disc afterwards, and includes an internet tracking number...