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  1. shankar

    Problems with the THX Optimode tests

    I have balanced my speakers with AVIA to read 75dB on the RS SPL meter. I recently got a DVD that had the THX optimode. I wanted to try it for fun and had the following problems.[list=1]The speaker levels were not at 75dB when playing with the same volume level as it was when balancing with...
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    5.1 speaker balance: SPL meter reading: Shouls it be 85,75,65???

    Hello all, May be this was discussed before. I have seen it repeatedly here that your speakers should be balanced so that the SPL meter reads 85dB while the master volume control reads 00dB on the reciever. This is the so called "reference" level. AVIA disk says that this will be too loud...
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    Mix 16 and 12 gage cables??? OK ??

    Hi. I had the house wired during construction for my HT. They used 16 gage wires in the wall and terminated them with binding posts for the front soundstage. I currently use 16 AWG spekaer wire to connect all my speakers. I have read so much about the "necessity" to use 12 AWG cables for...
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    Did you remove the grilles in your speaker? Why??

    Do many of you remove the speaker grilles during normal operation? If yes, why do you do that? Is it to remove a "baffle" between the speaker cones and the atmosphere? Thanks.
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    Separate Forum for HDTV??

    With the HDTV area growing more and more, I feel that we need a separate HDTV classification (hardware, programming, antenna choices, local reception )similar to the AVS forums. How many of you agree??? BTW, how do I post a poll here??
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    Acoustic Research 2 Channel Sound Enhancement Unit ???

    Is this a technical marvel or hype?? Here it mentions that this technology was used in the making of U571, Jerry McGuire and Mummy. Is it worth buying to enhance the sound field of my HT??
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    What forums do you use??

    I cruise the Internet and have visited most of the HT forums asking questions. My experience has been thus: Home theater forum: Best forum for audio related questions. OK for video stuff. Friendliest of the forums. Digital Theater: Used to be he place to get answers, I don't visit there...
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    Is this a reliable source for HT magazines??

    Check out thsi site. They sell Stereophile guide to home theater and others for $4.97. Is this legit?? I saw this from epinions which makes this beleivable. Any expereince users?? BTW, they want your e-mail address... that's what Yahoo is for right??
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    Why do we buy tower speakers?

    If we are going to set them up as "small" and have a dedicated powered sub, why do we buy tower spakers. Is that mainly for 2 channel music listening pleasures? Thanks.
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    SD3755: Screen saver??

    Hello, Is there a screen saver feature in the SD3755 DVD player? I have one in the entry level SD2109. The other day I paused the movie on the SD3755 and came ack after 20 mts and was horrified to see the still image of the movie on the screen. I expected a screen saver to kick in. Is there a...
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    5.1 speaker balance dilemma

    Hi all, :) In some threads describing how to use AVIA to balance the speaker levels, it has been mentioned that the reciever volume should be kept at 00 dBs before starting the balancing process. I own a pioneer VSx D608. When I keep the volume reading at 0, the mains are at 4, center is at 5...
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    Toshiba SD3755: Which Video Mode to Use???

    Hello, I bought a Toshiba SD3755 prog.scan player recently. My question is regarding the video mode to use while playing DVDs. The available choices are: Auto: The player reads the flag on the DVD and sets the mode. Video1 and Video2: Don't know what they really are (interlaced...
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    Anyone need a dish 2700 reciever??

    The subject says it all... what's the going rate now??
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    HD signals in Letterbox mode: Lose resolution?

    Hi all, I have a TN61X81 4:3 TV without the squeeze option. I watch HDTV programs using the letterbox option. Do I lose any resolution/information this way? Is it still HD or downconverted? Should I go back to defining my TV as 16:9 on my dish 6000 and watch tall skinny people just to get the...
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    Does the SD3755 play DVD-A

    Hello all, Does the Tosh SD3755 support DVD-A disks? The 800.com website details on this machine says so. the manual does not mention it. Also, what happens when a DVD-A disk is played in a DVD player that does not specifically support DVD-A? Thanks :)
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    combining OTA / cable with Dish input

    Hello all, Pl. help me. I recently had the dish installed for 2 recievers. The home is new and hence has RG-6 runs. The installer brought in the staeliite input to the basement and using a splitter (SW21?) connected the RG6's for the two rooms. So, at the cable jack in these rooms I get the...
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    should I get a progressive scan player at all?

    I've been meaning to get a prog. scan player. Then I keep reading that the line doubler in my TN61X81 is so good that I may not see much of a difference with a prog.scan player. Is that true? My real needs are for a good player that'll play VCD's...
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    Sony NS700P

    Hello all :) Can the Sony NS700P play video CD's (VCD)? Thanks
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    PL. suggest a prog. scan player

    Hello all, I need a progressive scan player . MY TV is the Tosh TN61X81 RPTV. Here are the points. 1.) I have to decide between the JVC and Sony Models. (I have read the DVD shoot out at secrets and they seem to like both JVC and Sony) 2.) IF JVC, I need to decide between the single disk...
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    what do I need to buy to get Dish HD?

    HI. I'm a current dish customer. I have a Tosh TN61X81 4:3 HD ready set. I'm moving to a new home and there I'd like to get AT100, Some Indian programming and the HDTV feed. I currently have a Dish 500, 4722 rec. and a 2800 rec. What other equipmet do I need? AFAIK, I need a Dish 6000 rec...
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