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Below is a repost (no responses) from the bottom of the previous Avia thread. =========== I just went through video calibration with Avia on my XBR400 and have a few questions: 1. For white level ("picture" on the XBR), I could never get the top square to blume, even at highest white...

I just went through video calibration with Avia on my XBR400 last night and have a few questions: 1. For white level ("picture" on the XBR), I could never get the top square to blume, even at highest white setting. Should I have been able to get there, or is it possible i went over and didn't...

I tried out this feature on my DA5ES during a few cable broadcasts, but didn't get much out of it frankly. Seems like most of the sound gets pumped through the center channel, with only minor sound through the fronts and rears. Anyone have a view when it actually sounds good to use DPL II and...

I read in a different thread that analog is recommended over digital SPL. I went to RS to get the analog but they only had the digital, model 33-2055 for $60. Supposedly the analog is much cheaper. Are the analogs still available, and if so should i just check another RS?

When I bought my rear speakers last year, the guy (very knowledgeable and reputable)told me I did not need a center rear (for 6.1) because his design of the rears was so good that it eliminated the need for a center rear. Someone recently suggested to me that this is good advise since the...

. Caution: Use well-shielded cables. A component connection is not the place for cheap cables that are vulnerable to interference or signal loss. I picked up the best quality ones I could get from Radio Shack (Gold Series if my memory serves correctly) and assume they're good. If not, please...

Which is preferred (and why): Coax or Optical for connection from my DVD to receiver? I bought the coax but am now second guessing.

I have a Sony S560 DVD player, XBR400 TV and just received a great gift... Sony STRDA5ES receiver. I have regular cable TV. I'm over my head but working to figure it out and have some questions. There are multiple ways to connect DVD to receiver to TV. Is my plan below the best? VIDEO...

Thanks for the ideas. And yes I'm definitely an audio guy first. But one of the great things about HT is that there's lots of options to explore and consider. Based on feedback, I'll either go for separates (would lean to Parasound) or use the receiver to power the rears and center. If I go...

I hvae Parasound pream/amp (PLD-1100/HCA1000) but am going to home theater. I recently moved to a condo (common walls) so can't blow the roof off anymore. I'll probably go with a good A/V receiver (good deal on new Sony DA5ES from a friend) but would like to utilize the Parasound amp if...