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  1. Geoff I

    Some basic questions on cables

    Thanks very much for the info, John and Bob.
  2. Geoff I

    Some basic questions on cables

    I think I understand this: for component video, I need three coaxial cables measured at 75 OHMs each. I've read that the Radio Shack gold series cables (the typical ryw rca ones, not the component ones) would work for this, is that true? Does Radio Shack also sell decent optical cables? And I've...
  3. Geoff I

    College student needs cheapest possible solution for complete hi-fi system

    Got it, thank you. I checked, and there seem to be several varities of JVC 27" tv's, varying from $200-$500. What should I be looking for?
  4. Geoff I

    College student needs cheapest possible solution for complete hi-fi system

    Ok, I just read the replies more closely. I have limited space, but I'm definietly opting for a "real" system as opposed to a pc driven one. Scott, I'm new to this, what does the anamorphic squeeze trick do?
  5. Geoff I

    College student needs cheapest possible solution for complete hi-fi system

    Wow, thanks for the info and encouragement. Actually...$1000 is a rough estimate, I figure with guys here spending 10's of 1000's of dollars on stuff, I didn't want to sound like a fool! I'll check out what you guys recommended.
  6. Geoff I

    College student needs cheapest possible solution for complete hi-fi system

    Hi, I'm an excessively poor college student. I'm going to say something that will probably make you guys gag: I want to put together a setup for under $1000. I mean DVD player, tv, and surround sound setup. Basically, I'm looking for the best bargains, or the best of the worst, whichever way you...
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