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  1. BrianKM

    Need an amp/sub recommendation

    Hey guys, I would like to add a sub to my late-model Pathfinder, but reading those car audio forums is starting to make my head hurt, so I'm hoping you guys can provide some insight and hopefully some suggestions for a good amp/sub combo. Here is my current setup: iPod w/ Sik Imp -> Alpine...
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    Protection mode weirdness with Sony

    I just picked up an older Sony STR-AV570 receiver and it's exhibiting some rather odd behavior. I'll turn it on and get a flashing red 'P' and none of the buttons will work, even though I'm not inputting a signal. Turning it off and on a few times will sometimes pull it out of protection mode...
  3. BrianKM

    400 Blows - care to explain?

    Just watched this "masterpiece" tonight and at the end, all I could do was say "huh?" Granted, Truffaut captures the adult misinterpretation of teenage motives extremely well and there are a number of visually arresting shots (gym teacher's march through the city, running down the stairs), but...
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    SPOILERS: Teddy KGB's (Malkovich) "tell" in ROUNDERS?

    What was the deal with the Oreos - was it which side the frosting stuck to or whether the chocolate part broke or what? "I feel so unsateesefied."
  5. BrianKM

    Am I missing something - 16:9 vs. 4:3?

    I've been looking into getting a 16:9 TV for the same reason why a lot of people like pan & scan, so that the movie will fill up my screen. After reading some other threads though, I get the feeling that this too is J6P logic. So why would you get a 16:9 TV if not to fill up the screen with...
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    Recommend a 16:9 HDTV for under $2000

    The audio side of my system clearly outguns the video side and I figure that it is time to balance things out. I'm looking for a 16:9 HDTV for under $2k. My viewing distance would be 8-9 feet and my main priority is DVD picture quality, although I do watch some cable stuff. Based on my...
  7. BrianKM

    Need cheap CD player

    I'm looking for a simple carousel CD player to give to my mom as a Christmas present. She was using my old Pioneer magazine player and it finally died after ten years. Reliability, a simple interface, and CD-R compatibility are most important as she doesn't need digital outs or Burr-Brown...
  8. BrianKM

    Anybody else want to see The State on DVD?

    I think The State induced more side-splitting laughs in me in its three short seasons than all the other sketch comedy shows combined. "Yeah, that's right - I go over to my Grandma's house, eat her chowder, have sex with her, and then come home - what's wrong with that?"
  9. BrianKM

    Norhs in car (or which speakers for my car)

    If I remember correctly, Norh 4.0s use Vifa drivers originally designed for automobiles. Has anyone actually installed these components in their car? Realizing that enclosures play a large part in the sonic qualities of a speaker, how did they sound when installed in a car? Are there other...
  10. BrianKM

    Problem with DTS track on THE CONTENDER

    When watching The Contender in DTS, there is an intermittent, high-pitched squeeking sound. It is in the upper frequency range, but annoying nevertheless. Switching to DD eliminates the squeeking, but I would rather listen to the DTS track. I've probably played 10-12 DTS tracks without ever...
  11. BrianKM

    Speaker stand recommendations?

    My mains (Norh 4.0 ceramics with a 6"x6" footprint) are begging for a decent pair of stands. Looking for something 18-24" tall (to roughly match height of center channel) with a light wood finish for up to $200. The ones where you pour sand in the center column for stability sure look cool...
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