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  1. Charles J P

    Are we regressing with remotes? Are universal remotes doomed?

    I created this video yesterday after being frustrated that I find myself frequently having to pull out another remote in addition to my Logitech Harmony One. I typically never programmed my universal remote with all the keys and functions needed to do things like setup and configuration...
  2. Charles J P

    Whole HT for sale - Onkyo, Gallo, projector, etc.

    I haven’t posted here in quite a while but I’m a long time member and can provide references for sales I’ve made in the past. I haven't used my Home Theater in months. I still watch movies from time to time but its not in the HT room. In fact, there has been a photography backdrop in front...
  3. Charles J P

    FS: Atlantic Technology 7x120 amp. $550

    After evaluating my new receiver, I've decided to sell my amp. This is a practical/logical decision as much as anything. I can't swear the receiver is as powerful and dynamic but it powers the speakers without issue so I've decided to continue my "downsizing" efforts and sell the amp instead of...
  4. Charles J P

    Phase Tech V4 - 4 pair

    After multiple questions of why I maintained completely separate music and HT systems and multiple friends urging me to use the higher end Gallos for HT, I finally decided to consolidate and move forward with the Gallo reference speakers I've been using for stereo for both stere and HT and sell...
  5. Charles J P

    HDMI vs. DVI BTB and WTW

    My first projector (and at the time upscaling DVD player) used an HDCP compliant DVI input so I bought a DVI cable. Since then I have purchased a projector that supports HDMI as well as a PS3 and HD-A2. I am running HDMI to DVI adapters on both ends of the cable and while I knew it wasn't ideal...
  6. Charles J P

    Oppo OPDV971H $135 but will entertain offers.

    I'm selling an Oppo OPDV971H upscaling DVD player. If you're looking at this page, you probably know about the VERY high rating it received in The Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity DVD player benchmark. I have the unit, remote control, and original box. I do not have the DVI cable as I...
  7. Charles J P

    Finally finished my infinite baffle

    Well, I finally got my IB done after being in the house for over 2 months. So many other projects, and once the HT got useable, it just seemed to get pushed aside. I need some sort of line driver as I've discovered the output of my receiver's LFE jack is not sufficient to drive the pro-amp I'm...
  8. Charles J P

    New Optoma H31 owner.

    Well, after the untimely death of my Sony HS10, I found myself in trouble. Not really any budget to spend on a projector, but my whole setup revolved around front projection. I knew I would have to make compromises and started some threads on various forums about PJs in the ~$1000-$1500 range. I...
  9. Charles J P

    Paging Omaha area members with 480p PJs

    Hello all. My Sony HS10 gave up the ghost and I'm thinking about "downgrading" to a 480p projector like the Infocus 4805 or Optoma H31 due to budget constraints. I'm wondering if anyone within reasonable driving distance of Omaha, NE has one of these (or any recent 480p DLP projector) that they...
  10. Charles J P

    Philips Pronto TSU2000 $70

    SOLD I am selling my Philips Pronto TSU2000. I decided I wanted more hard buttons and got a different universal remote. $70 gets it shipped to your door in CONUS (OBO). I have the remote and the sync cable which goes into a serial report. I have the software, but its available from Philips...
  11. Charles J P

    The monkey lands twice! Planet of the Apes ending questions.

    Spoiler discussion of Planet of the Apes remake. I know there have probably been a lot of threads discussing this movie, but rather than doing a search and looking through a couple hundred posts, I thought I would appeal to the fans of this movie that think it all makes sense to defend the...
  12. Charles J P

    Magnepan front stage but other surrounds?

    Hey all, I currently have a Mirage Omni setup (omni 260 fronts, omni cc and omni fx) I have always been in love with Magnepans ever since a nearly half day audition at one of the local hi-fis (MGMC1s and MG 1.6s). I upgraded about a year ago from an all Paradigm setup. I chose the Mirages...
  13. Charles J P

    DVD profiler, Van Helsing and Star Wars

    What do they all have in common? They're not playing together as well as I'd like. I'm not sure how many of you know, but the current version of DVD profiler allows you to scan in box sets (if the box has a UPC) as well as the DVDs that go with it (again, if they have individual UPCs) and attach...
  14. Charles J P

    Cleaning House DVDs $10 SHIPPED

    The following DVDs are for sale. I'm just going to say $10 each, shipped within the continental US unless otherwise marked (I am responsible for PayPal fees, so the final price will be to your door). If you see something that you don’t think is worth $10 (or whatever is posted), PM or email me...
  15. Charles J P

    Replacement snapper.

    I've got a snapper with a busted hub. Where can I buy a new one? Thanks, CJ
  16. Charles J P

    FS: Paradigm Monitor v.1 5.0/7.0 set MINT!

    SOLD I have a pair of Paradigm Monitor 7s v.1 in mint condition. Never abused. I have all original packaging. Email for pictures of actual speakers. The speakers are the Black Ash. I will take $350 + shipping for the Monitor 7s. Shipping = $40 ~ $50 for the 7s but it will vary by...
  17. Charles J P

    Tiger Woods 2004 PGA Tour. X-Box vs Gamecube. LONG

    Hey all, I think this is my first post in this forum. Any way, I went up to visit my younger brother at college and we played Tiger Woods 2004 on his roomates Gamecube. By the time I left on Sunday, I was as good of better than everyone in the apartment. The game was awesome, so I stopped on the...
  18. Charles J P

    FS: Panasonic DVD CP-72 5 disk DVD/DVD-A changer

    For sale: Panasonic DVD CP-72 5 disk DVD/DVD-A player. This player scored very well in the Secrets of Home Theater and Hi-Fi shootout. This includes the player in Mint (9.9/10) condition, OEM power cord, original box, manual and remote. Also includes for free the Elvis VH1 top hits DVD-A and...
  19. Charles J P

    what is a compound miter saw?

    I am putting in trim to finish off my basement theater (finally!!!!) and I was lamenting to my boss how bad it sucks to be cutting all the miters by hand. He said I could borrow his power miter saw. He said "its not a compound miter, but its better than by hand". So what is a compound miter. I'm...
  20. Charles J P

    AudioSource Amps.

    I posted this on another forum, but only got one guy who has ever used them. Its not that I dont value his opinion, but I would like to get some kind of concensus. What do people think of AudioSource amps? You can see them at www.audiosource.net. They are a Phoenix Gold company. I actually...
  21. Charles J P

    1991 Chevy C/K w/ 454. How much HP?

    My brother and I got into an argument over how much horsepower our dad's old farm truck has. It is a completely stock 1991 Chevey C/K 3500 (1 ton) pickup with the 454 in it. All regular chevy factory OEM parts etc. No mods. How much horsepower did it have?
  22. Charles J P

    Tarnished cuttlery.

    We made the mistake of putting our good cuttlery in the dishwasher, and many of them have become tarnished. Is there any way to fix it? We have tried stuff like CLR etc. Here is a representative of what it looks like. and... Thanks in advance.
  23. Charles J P

    A small tree question.

    My wife and I purchased two trees yesterday. We got a really good price, because the selection is already starting to get kind of slim as people will be starting to wait until fall to plant as it gets hotter. Upon bringing them home and planting them, I noticed that one of the trees is missing...
  24. Charles J P

    Finally got some pictures of the new projector and room.

    http://www.hometheaterfanatic.com/pictures.htm I finally got my website updated. Since last year, I have moved into a new house, got new HT furniture, built some DIY flexy stuff, got a projector, built a riser for "stadium" style seating, etc. and most of this went undocumented on my website...
  25. Charles J P

    Chevy Silverado, why...?

    This may be more appropriate to a car related forum, but the only ones I belong to are sport-compact forums so this is as good a place as any to ask. Why does chevy not offer a full crew cab on its 1500 series Silverado? You have to step up to the 1500 HD or the 2500 series (3/4 ton) to get...
  26. Charles J P

    Help me identify an old DOS game.

    My friend (the person that took me out of the stone age of an apple II GS into the PC world) had a game on his computer that I have been trying for the last 4 years or so to identify and I cannot remember the name of the game. I will give you what information I have, and hopefully you will be...
  27. Charles J P

    The Pledge (Jack Nicholson)

    What the hell was up with this movie. I searched here, first, but wasnt really to surprised to not find anything. I mean . . . . . . . . . the guy works the whole second half of the movie, to try to prove himself and honor his promise and in the end, everyone thinks he's a nut. WTF!?
  28. Charles J P

    Half.com question

    Why are there usually at least two categories (items) on any given DVD on Half.com? Sometimes its easy to tell, like one is the DD version and one is DTS. But then even in that case, sometimes there might be 3 or more categories. Take this for example. One says surround sound and one says...
  29. Charles J P

    FS/FT several (mostly older) titles

    America's Sweethearts -$9 Bedazzled: Special Edition $8 Erin Brockovich $9 K-Pax: Collector's Edition $8 Tarzan: Collector's Edition $14 Miracle on 34th Street (1934) - never watched $8 The World Is Not Enough: Special Edition $10 Prices as marked or make a trade offer. Here is an...
  30. Charles J P

    How do I sell myself on this job?

    I have a job interview (phone) coming up (for a technical project manager position). I had to call someone in HR at the company to schedule the interview, but they were screening people and wanted to make sure you at least had a bachelors degree and 2 years experience in project management. I...
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