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Thanks all: With help here my system really sounds much better but feel if I understand the tone controls better and what they actually do I could better tweak my syste, I read about High pass, Low pass and this seems to make sense I also read about Shelf filters (which may be what I have) this...

I am trying to find a good link or advice on the following: I was able to get the system 30 to 2000Hz, where most human voice is from what I read, I can get relatively flat response except for the following. Is there a way to improve this (or is it fundamental to my Polk 400TSI speakers. My...

What can I do? Problem: My mains are what I want to get better both are Polk TSI400 set small or large I can not seem to get enough out of the mid range 100hz to 1000hz to me critical to human voice overtones etc. My amp set small is 80HZ to subwoofer. I have run many sweeps with db meter all...

Hi ALL: Hope "speakers" forum is the place to ask this I have a low budget home theater sound system based on the JBL speakers and is quite good for my current house no neighbors to complain when I crank it up to theater volume. Now I am looking for advice on what others do when they live...

This probably applies to all receivers mine is the Yamaha HTR-5550. Ok this is an ODD question for sure. I have three SPDIF co-ax I want to hook up to my receiver (but it only has 1 CO-ax input). Now I looked and I can get a manual three input 1 output switch. What I wanted was somehthing...

I just got a new DVD player. It is the Philips DVD724AT progressive Scan and can play all of the encodings I am learning how to use (VCD, SVCD, CVD etc). Now this unit has settings I have no idea how to set. My receiver is the Yamaha HTR-5550 There are two settings for the SPDIF in the DVD...

I am still not clear on this but I should be by now. SORRY. Many DVD players on the market have Progressive scan and also state they have component video out capability. Does this mean I can use this DVD player for both Interlaced playback like my SVCD's by using the component video out? OR...

I have an old 8mm camcorder and about 20 Hrs of family movies on the 8mm. The camcorder still works but once it dies 8mm players are expensive. I want to make a permanent copy of all these tapes and eventually edit them to a CVD or SVCD maybe even DVD when DVD recorders become available (in the...

I think some VCR's have a feature that when one records more than one show on the tape that it is possible to "mark" the spot on the tape where you want to fast wind or rewind to. Does this exist and what is the feature called? Thanks All

Planning to sign up for netflix and wondering if anyone knows of any great coupons around. This will be my first time. Want to maximize my signing up bonus :)

With all the help all have given me in trying to help me with my satellite changeover from cable I still am undecided. This is the key issue that is perplexing me. What resolution or picture quality can I expect. I do not plan to go HDTV for as a minimum a few years so I am looking at just...

I have the Sony 53hs10 (has component video). Do all RPTV systems with component video support 480p? I am assuming that the 480p is the format for progressive scan is that correct? I was concidering a multiple disk DVD player since I need a new CD player and would also like to get a...

Now that it's summer well at least that is what the calender states the leaves are on the trees so I can find out if satellite will work for me. What is stopping me, other than lack of knowledge of satellite equipment, is the proposed merger between Directv and Dishnet. I know no one can...

Here is the problem. I purchased the Paul McCartney "get Back" DVD version and put it in my DVD player and get a "disk Error". Repeated tries no good. Then I put it into my computer's DVD player and it plays just fine. I tried numerous other DVD's in my HT DVD player and all work just fine...

Just got the Paul McCartney "Get Back" DVD and it will not play on my system. I got it from Barnes and Nobles. Is it possible that the DVD is the wrong format for the USA or just defective? Other DVD's play fine. Am I confused and the format difference is not with DVD's? Thanks

The n24aw being off white would look better so that is my first choice. I will concider the N24 if the price is right. I also need the wall mounting brackets that normally come with the N24aw or N24. Used is fine as long as in great condition. Would appreciate a copy of a sales receipt for...

I was in Best Buy at lunch and they replaced the floor model PB12 with an S120PII Subwoofer. This is a 400W front firing JBL unit. I like my PB12 for $299 but this unit $449 at JandR (free shipping) was just incredible (at least I thought so). It certainly looked of higher quality. The 400W...

Now I finally have my budget HT system together (thanks to the help from many here at the forum) and the sound and picture quality of DVD music and DVD movies is great. I have had it with ATT broadband service. Using the DCT-2000 cable box without the ability to use the digital sound, now that I...

The response I got on the warranty of the PB12 as well as how I can tell I got a recent Model. Just passing the information on.

Now that with everyones help I finally have a system worth investing in some great music DVD's I would like some recommendations. I only own two right now. I like all kinds of music. I own: Paul Simon "you're the one" Paris Diana Krall "Live in Paris" I want to get some great Concert DVD's /...

I thought the PB12 had five (5) years until I read the warranty packaged with my new PB12 Subwoofer (same goes for the PB10). The case and Loudspeaker (the speaker itself) are warranted for 5 years but the electronics (AMPLIFIER) was limited to one (1) year. Those that own th JBL PB12/PB10...

Don't know if this is a real concern just thought I would pass on an observation. I had a SA-WM40 Sony subwoofer that I returned. I did the Polyfill tweak and yes it did tighten the bass quite a bit as well as got a few more Hz at the low end. great subwoofer for the money just did not seem...

This unit (Yamaha HTR-5550) has front panel analog Treble and Bass adjustments. They don't seem to do anything but that may be because I don't know what the specification mean so I don't know what to listen for. The specification is stated this way: Tone Control Main L&R: BASS boost/Cut...

Want to enjoy my new system but also test it. Going to rent Titan AE, Men in Black and Phantom Menace. These are all movies that will help me enjoy the system and see if the system is to my liking (especially the bass). Men in BlacK has an LFE track but only has DD5.1 not DTS. I am looking...

I chose to start a different thread than put this into The current thread entitled “AVIA Note: Subwoofer Calibration” started by Guy Kuo”. That is an exceptionally good thread on how set up the subwoofer using AVIA so I felt it would be best to not post this question there. I am sure that what I...

Many here have helped me put together my system. My original goal was $1000. The key to me was ending up with asystem that had a TRUE sound, decent Base and DD5.1 and DPL II. First the speakers: I got the N26 for mains and the N-center. I had issues with sibilance and that sibilance seemed more...

Just hooked up my HTR-5550 and balanced it with the AVIA program. N26 mains, N-center, NO SUB YET (PB12 on the way) Using the speaker balance in AVIA I get the following levels: -18db volume (85db Avia) -28db volume (75db Avia)(Movie volume for my liking) -33db volume (70db Avia) -31db...

There may be some general answers to Denon vs. Yamaha that may help me. General Comparison Questions: Specifically I am looking at the Denon 1802 and the NEW Yamaha 5550/5560 (These appear too new to have any reviews and I am sure few owners yet). Based on your past experience how well...

Something I have been wondering. Many have strongly recommended that I get the Denon 1802 (80w/ch) rather than the 1602 (70w/ch) and for good reason I am sure. Even though the price difference is only $60 all this does is give me 10W more per channel and Binding posts for channel B speakers. Is...

Some of these question will be dumb. After you get a good laugh please bear with me. Sorry for so many questions. 1) SAWM40 with the polyfil mod does not boom too much for me. The problem is that it just does not seem to have enough "kick" to handle HT (music sounds great). Price $189...