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  1. Scott Simonian

    Help from fellow Travelers: Power adapters

    Hello there! Happy Holidays! In the midst of shopping around for Christmas I have remembered that I will need to get something for a trip in February. In February I will be taking a trip to Australia. Awesome! :D I know I am going to have a few electronic devices to take with me and I wanted...
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    Back issues of a mag that doesn't exist anymore?

    Hello HTFers! I have been searching through all sorts of old boxes of stuff looking for an old magazine. I used to keep them all but I think during a move that they may have been trashed. Doh! The magazine in question is Stereophile Guide to Home Theater. It doesnt really exist anymore. It...
  3. Scott Simonian

    No more CES for consumers?

    Hey... I just wanted to touch bases with some of you. I know there are lots of HTF members that attend CES on an annual basis. My father and I like to go and have gone about 3 times now. Hes trying to sign up to get tickets but is informing me that they, "will not be accepting ticket...
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    Strange Days SE anytime?

    Hi. I was just talking about Strange Days in the Movies section. I remember hearing rumors of a 20th Century Fox 5-Star version of this about a year ago. Actually, I think it was when some were talking about the 5-Star True Lies. What happened to that? I'm just wondering if any fans of...
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    We are getting our first HDTV!

    EDIT: This is our first step to having HD in our house. So I'm new on actually having HD. Well, not me. My dad is getting it. He wanted a new tv for his bedroom and wanted something with a small footprint. He almost got sold on some Sanyo EDTV Plasma (yeck!). So I did some research and I...
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    How do I add a second TiVo?

    Hello. I have owned a TiVo for about a year now. My Uncle gave me his. It is the same model and capacity. How do I add this new one in another room? I can't get the TiVo service to work. Do I need another Tivo account? My dad tried ours and said it didn't work. I don't know what he did but...
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    Anyone know where to get MST3K: The Movie?

    Mystery Science Theater 3000:The Movie I know it is "out-of-production" but there must be a place out there somewhere. I could only find the movie on Ebay and Amazon. The cheapest they sold the dvd was over $100 and I also saw them (new) for $400(!). It isn't even that great of a movie and four...
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    Should I do EBS w/ plate amp? *rumble filter*

    Hey guys. Situation. I have a 214liter vented Tempest and was considering adding a second. I have an extra 250w plate amp from PE I got on sale and want to put it to use. The plate amp I have now is the same thing except it is the Adire brand. I know that both have a built-in rumble at about...
  9. Scott Simonian

    Extremis Coming Soon!

    http://www.adireaudio.com/TextPages/...eFrameText.htm I love you, Adire! :D :emoji_thumbsup:
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    Looking for a video I saw here...

    Hello everyone. A few months ago there was a video (saw it here in the After Hours area) that showed some southern Cali electrical engineers discharging a transformer or someting. Then there was a HUGE dancing bolt of electricity as all the power across the line was discharging. It was an...
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    Just moved into new house, proper TiVo shutdown?

    Hi. I just moved into a new house. My Tivo box is still over at my (old) house with recorded material. I was wondering if there was a proper way to shutdown the TiVo without deleting the content on the tivo. Also, what do I have to do about the account? Do I have to sign up again or do I...
  12. Scott Simonian

    Quick Q for vented 281 owners

    I just put my primer paint coat on my cabinets for the 281s I got for Xmas! Im really excited to have em. I got a LCC too just not ready cause the xover is missing some pieces. Anyway, I was going to cut the center tube for the 3"ID flared kit I got from PE. Its identical to the ones Adire...
  13. Scott Simonian

    Can someone explain under/overhung

    Besides the obvious. :) When a driver has a under or overhung design, what tradeoffs are expected? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I just never understood the term.
  14. Scott Simonian

    Any methods of getting random cats to come to you?

    First of all, I am a cat lover. I love cats. They are just so cool. My friends also like cats too. You know what I wont go any further. Uh. Dont take this the wrong way but this is what Im trying to fiqure out. When my friend and I are driving around we will see some cats (ussually outdoor...
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    My Haunting DTS is not discrete!

    I just got a new receiver yesterday (HK AVR525, and I love it!) and just started testing it out last night. Actually I just set it up, didnt really get a chance to listen to it. Well, this morning I watched the pod race from Episode 1. Wow! I love the sound. Even with my surround setup the...
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    Does UHF come with inserts?

    Quick question. Did UHF have a insert in the case? My friend just bought it at Best Buy and it was missing. Is this normal?
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    HK 525 for $650 on eTronics!!!

    http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=haravr525 Sorry if this is unnesessary but I thought the price was right. Just a little more than that last sale and I think this is a pretty reputable site. Just helpin'. :) :emoji_thumbsup:
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    Anyone heard this riddle?

    From Paul Harvey: "What is great than God, more evil than the Devil, poor people have it, rich people need it and if you eat it you die." Does anyone know the answer to this riddle? EDIT: added the ending.
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    X-Box Gameshark........when?

    Are there any plans for a Gameshark or other code perhipheral for the X-Box?
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    SegaGT2k2:My playlist is limited, why?

    Finally got my own MP3s on my Xbox! But I cant listne to them all when I play SegaGT. Before I had a playlist on my Xbox of regular cds. There about 69 tracks. Then I put my MP3s on there, in a differnt playlist. About 90 total. When I play SegaGT I see the original playlist and my first one...
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    Where to get Steel Battalion for <$200?

    Curious. Are there any good places to get Steel Battalion for under $200? Like $150. Dont matter really. Just the cheaper iI can get it the higher the chances that I could actually get it. But then again, that would pretty much apply to everyone for everything now wouldnt it? Hehe.
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    Are there any 2channel bass-management devices?

    I sure could use a bass-management controller (outlaw ICBM) but in a stereo version. Are there any companies that sell them? Are they cheap? Id rather get a couple than use a 5/6 channel version.
  23. Scott Simonian

    how jedi are you?

    :: how jedi are you? ::
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    Doing a research paper on HDCP/5C....Sources?

    Im writing a paper on the pros/cons of copy protection for HDTV. I cant really find any thing here so I could use some sources. Any help would be nice. :) :emoji_thumbsup:
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    Whats that dance/techno song from that P4 commercial?

    ...its from the latest Pentium 4 commercial Ive seen. Its in a space station and two aliens put the P4 chip on the little desk thing and a rave starts up or something. I wanna get this song. Anyone know what it is called or who does it?
  26. Scott Simonian

    What ever happened to the "Knockaround Guys"?

    I saw this trailer last summer and it looked pretty decent. The trailer said "coming soon". Yeah right. Its got Vin Diesel, Barry Pepper, Dennis Hopper, John Malcovich. Its been a year since Ive seen this trailer in theaters. I still have it on my computer. Did this movie just drop and...
  27. Scott Simonian

    ...Looks like I need a BFD

    I have been enjoying my 210L Tempest for a few months now. I am constantly blown away by its performance, so much better than my DefTech. Anyway, I am still noticing one thing that I have always had a problem with: the non-flat response of my room. I have moved the sub in more places than Id...
  28. Scott Simonian

    Anyone have experience with these ports?

    Since I got my PE amp for sale recently, I have been itching to build a second Tempest sub. All I have to get is another sheet of MDF, ports, some glue and extras, and the Tempest itself. When purchasing the components for my first sub, I was a little uneased by buying (2)FP3s from Adire for...
  29. Scott Simonian

    Anymore group buys of a Kit281's around?

    I just recently found that after purchasing the amp from PE that I have turned out with less money than I had anticipated. I REALLY need to upgrade my speakers in my HT. I dont nessessarily need to upgrade them all, just the front three for now. Surrounds later. Im just writing this because...
  30. Scott Simonian

    Q: MiniDisc MDLP quality?

    Hi, I am soon going to be getting a new minidisc recorder and it features "MDLP" recording. Has anyone had any experience with MDLP? I was curious about the quality of the sound compared to the normal recording. Thanx
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