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  1. Ed O

    What is a Millenium DTS decoders worth?

    I was thinking $100. I have a classic black model Millenium DTS decoder that I no longer need. I haven't been in the realm of home theater for a while so am not sure if there is a need for this piece of equipment in the HT world anymore? Advice? Anybody interested or need one? I have the...
  2. Ed O

    Twin Lead and cable TV

    I live in an older house that has twin lead (remember that)antenna throughout. Probably installed in the early 1960s. It works fine for my OTA signals. Can cable signals run over this? I assume HDTV OTA would not work either... Is this 300 Ohm? Any thoughts are appreciated. I hope this is...
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    Senate bill-potentially limiting number of DVD viewings

    I hope this hasn't been discussed already: http://www.channel4000.com/sh/techno...12-080814.html For lack of a better term, is this....Legislated DIVX?!? Say it isn't so...
  4. Ed O

    German/Italian POWs in the US...any movies with this subject?

    I'm reading Tom Browkaw's "Greatest Generation" and in a few of the chapters it's mentioned that German and Italian POWs brought to the US during WWII would be seen in various towns in the US near where they were being held, usually rural areas it seems. I am wondering if there are any movies...
  5. Ed O

    Are watts all the same?

    I've read that they are not all the same...that some are "cleaner" than others. For example, in this thread: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...threadid=52005 Saying that the 100 watts/channel really aren't 100 and the HK 50 watts are apparently better. How can I read specs to know what...
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    How can I determine a speaker's impedence (ohms)?

    Will a reading from an Ohm meter work? If not, how can I determine this info? The spec label is missing from the speaker in question. Thank you.
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