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  1. Joe_Papeo

    Yamaha RX-v1700 7.1 HDMI Receiver

    bump for lowered price
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    Nintendo Wii - New in Box

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    Nintendo Wii - New in Box

    Will ship anywhere in continental US. Still have receipt from Toys-R-Us. $365 + actual shipping joepapeo at yahoo dot com gold trader on DVDTalk. On GTL here. 100% positive feedback on eBay.
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    Yamaha RX-v1700 7.1 HDMI Receiver

    less than a year old with minimal use. Perfect condition. Yamaha RX-v1700 Top-Quality A/V Receiver with iPod compatibility, high-definition 1080p compatible HDMI, video up-conversion to HDMI, de-interlacing, XM Satellite Radio "Ready", upgraded CINEMA DSP and zone control functions...
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    outdoor speakers

    I have the Mirage Oasis MKII that can be seen here... http://www.amazon.com/Mirage-Oasis-M...333417&sr=1-10 i paid $89 shipped for the pair, which was an incredible deal. $299 is retail and I am sure you can find them cheaper. The sound from these speakers is truly amazing considering...
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    Receiver Recommendation Please

    the receiver in Greg's signature is a good one to look at, or even the replacement 661 that is just hitting the market. both can be had for under $500 if you are sticking to a budget.
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    Using rear two channels for second zone

    i think that as long as you put a speaker selector with impedance matching you should be ok. or you run the wire to one location that had an impedance matching volume control that allows you to select how many speakers you have running. that one VC would control all 4 speakers in the "zone"...
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    Horn Speakers?

    I walked into a Paradigm dealer Saturday morning after auditioning the Studio Series Friday night. Turns out they were closing that location and selling off their inventory. No Studios in stock but I listened to the Reference Millenia series and was floored by them. 200 series retailed at...
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    WTB: Paradigm Studio Series Speakers

    I am open to which models. Would prefer a bookshelf but up open to a floor standing speaker. I need Fronts, center and surrounds.
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    Horn Speakers?

    I was convinced I was going to purchase those for 6 years now. I figured I would try a bunch of speakers out because maybe I was being biased towards Paradigms. Looks like I am going back in that direction.
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    Horn Speakers?

    I listened to some Bostons yesterday at Harvey Electronics and was not in love with them. When the sales rep asked me what I didnt like I said I didnt know exactly, but maybe they were not bright enough for me. He told me Boston's tend to be very bright. One of my friends told me to listen to...
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    KEF KHT-5005 5.1 Recommendations Please

    Arthur, I tried replying to one of your PMs fro ma few weeks back and I get a message that you have electedd not to receive PMs. Joe
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    A/V Wall Plates

    Here is what I plan on running in-wall in each of 2 rooms. I am looking for as clean a finish as possible and also want to run what I can now while one wall is open. 1: I have: Panasonic 50" Plasma (60U) I am hanging this above my fireplace. Just ripped the sheetrock down. Re-framing...
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    Help: HT Receiver and/or multi-room, multi-source system..Total Overhall!

    can someone tell me what i need to change to help get an answer or some kind of suggestions? i didnt know how more to simplify it. if someone can tell me what to change to make better sense i would appreciate it.
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    Help: HT Receiver and/or multi-room, multi-source system..Total Overhall!

    So I am currently upgrading just about everything in my family room as well as some rooms on the first floor of my house. I am trying to do this correctly. GOAL: Multi-room, Multi-source system Home Theater/family room system LOCATION: Media closet next to a fireplace in family room...
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    Big Issue with my Fairly New LCD - All Red

    Back in May I purchased a 26" LG 26LX1D LCD for my bedroom. The reviews for this model were all very good. Even at home the picture quality was amazing for both HD and SD TV. For the past one month I have been having 2 issues. The major issue is that my screen turns red. Sometimes it is...
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    Need Help with Video/Audio Cable Set-up In-Wall

    I think I screwed up my speaker wire install. I ran cat 5 from my media center to the location for the keypads. I also ran speaker wire to that location and then speaker wire from that location to the speaker location. I guess I was supposed to run it directly from my cedia closet to the...
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    Need Help with Video/Audio Cable Set-up In-Wall

    Wayne, Thanks for all the help man, I do appreciate it. My big question would be can I do this with HDMI cables? DVI? I am in the home stretch of this project now, in terms of construction. Joe
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    Need Help with Video/Audio Cable Set-up In-Wall

    Wayne, Thanks for the feedback. I didnt mean to confuse my question by mentioning speaker wire. All I was using that for was a similar examply, meaning.... wiith speaker wire, you can run it in wall and terminate it on each side in a gang box and use terminal connectors on each end. i...
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    Need Help with Video/Audio Cable Set-up In-Wall

    In my new kitchen I am putting a computer in a base babinet and an LCD hanging from the wall on a mount. This will be for both computer and TV use by switching inputs on the LCD. I am going to run a direct coax cable line to where the TV will be. I am also going to run a DVI cable from...
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    Help Me Plan this Project Properly....Speakers, Wiring, Switch Questions

    oh, and i will run multiple cat5/rj6/speaker/phone in each room at various locations. basically i have 500ft of speaker wire, 500ft rj6, 250ft of cat5, and plenty of phone.
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    Help Me Plan this Project Properly....Speakers, Wiring, Switch Questions

    Yeah. Your both probably right. I do have an idea as to what I want though. 2 totally different set-ups. One indoor, one outdoor. The outdoor I am ready to roll, I think.... 2 channel Denon Receiver IM Speaker Selector 2 outdoor volume controlls (pair by pool, pair by patio) 1...
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    Speaker Selector and Volume Controls

    thats what i am doing. i bought a speakers selector and VC that have IM. i called Phoenix Gold and their CS told me to 86 the IM on the SS. he also said stop abbreviating so much.
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    Speaker Selector and Volume Controls

    It is a 2 channel receiver. I was thinking of doing that as well.... Speaker selector to the outdoor/2 pairs of speakers and the B to the inside speakers. I guess I will just never be able to run them at them same time. I am actually probably going to buy Phoenix Gold IMS4...
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    Speaker Selector and Volume Controls

    I need to purchase a speaker selector ASAP. Here is what I want to do.... Outdoor System 2 pairs of Mirage Outdoor speakers -1 pair facing the pool -1 pair facing the patio 1 pair of Polk speakers inside the garage 1 Denon 2 channel amp inside the garage. I would like each...
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    Help Me Plan this Project Properly....Speakers, Wiring, Switch Questions

    the expert i spoke with recommended a crestron system. i cant even afford the wire for that. i am using a closet in my den as the hub. i want to run speakers with volume controls for now and then upgrade to a multi room receiver with keypads in the future. i already purchased...
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    Help Me Plan this Project Properly....Speakers, Wiring, Switch Questions

    Wayne, I read your reply when you made it and really just havent had time to log back in and respond. I dod appreciate the help and feedback. If anyone else reads this, a couple of more questions.... My kitchen/eating area is 2 rooms that function as one. Big opening between...
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    Help Me Plan this Project Properly....Speakers, Wiring, Switch Questions

    I am about to undergo major construction on my 1890 Victorian. After attemting some projects in the house the past 4 years and mostly being unsuccessful due to house quirks, I want to take advantage of the walls being open in some of the rooms during this project. Background We are blowing...
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    I Searched - Still Need Help - Budget DVD-V/DVD-A/SACD Player

    I haven't shopped for a player figuring I would wait to do all of my upgrades together. I have DVD-A in my car and now I want a bodget player until I do a major upgrade. Since I am purchasing a new unit I figure why not get an SACD player as not to limit myself. A few questions... Is...
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