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  1. Carson E

    Bands/Singers on DVD that blew you away!

    One of the best is Roger Waters - "In The Flesh-Live" Really suprized with the DD quality and the quality of the band lineup. Now if Gilmore would get off his lazy behind and get "Pulse" and "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" out I would be content...for awhile. :)
  2. Carson E

    Steely Dan Gaucho DVD-A = No Audio

    Steely Dan Gaucho DVD-Audio??? I've never seen it in DVD-Audio. My version is SACD and the only other version is DTS not DVD-A. Cant find it in DVD-A. Has it been released on both SACD and now DVD-A?
  3. Carson E

    How to access DTS, DD on DVD-A?

    Kevin and Philip, Thank you for taking time to help. It was the DVD Video Mode setting. I knew I had had it before. Just brain freeze and not the best manual for help. I agree Philip, the advanced resolution tracks do sound much better. I was trying to demo how much better and couldn't make...
  4. Carson E

    How to access DTS, DD on DVD-A?

    I'm having trouble finding the DD and DTS soundtracks on the DVD-A disks. Using a Panasonic RP-82, when the screen comes up or I select the menu I only get the DVD-A surround or 2 channel options. The disks claim DVD-A 6 channel, 2 channel, DTS, DD. (4 ways to play) I cant find the option in...
  5. Carson E

    B&W speakers 15% off?

    15%...Go for it. I got 20% off on a 5 piece setup (4-604S3s & LCR-600S3)but on the opposite coast. If I had got only 15% I would only have had to pay $33. more per speaker. And they were what I wanted. Got 'em wired up yet? :)
  6. Carson E

    Sub placement "Q"

    OK. 2/5Th's up the long wall would be 11 feet from the front wall and 5 feet from my listening position and somewhat in front of the front main. Strange but I don't dispute the point as I'm learning. I like the reverse listen advise. That sounds like a winner. Hope Diet Coke will work as well...
  7. Carson E

    Sub placement "Q"

    Is placing a sub next to and in line with a front R or L speaker OK? Yes, I'm somewhat new to 5.1 setups. Also sub is 15" wide and front spks are 19'' from side walls of a 15ft. wide room. So would placing the sub between the speaker and the wall be theoretically better or on the inside of the...
  8. Carson E

    Is it me or does dd have better bass-sounds than dts?

    Bart....to your original question, yes I've heard several dual encoded disk when switching from audio-1 (DD) to audio-2 (DTS) the DTS lower bass just falls away. The upper bass, mids and highs appear to stay about equal. Switching back to DD the mid to lower bass fills back in. If it's not in...
  9. Carson E

    If only two DVD players existed in the world...which would you choose?

    I'm looking hard at the Elite 45. For the DVD-A and SACD combo. Got a local dealer to offer it for $500. $700. retail. Only thing is I keep reading about a red push problem. Does every product now have a red push problem??? I think more combo players will arive soon and at lower prices. Just...
  10. Carson E

    Paradigm vs B&W

    I was sold quickly after hearing the "604 Series 3" and CDM 9NT. The Series 3 have some improvements over the Series 2. Would the CDM sound better? Theoretically they should but I decided on (4)604 S3's and the LCR600 center. Why? The CDM's are twice the price. So if any minute differences...
  11. Carson E

    Need help w/ Sony rptv and Sears price match

    Thanks Dave. I found that too. Shipping was $331.00. Yikes.:) That put it well over sears 10% price. Guess I'll wait for now. As new model date nears maybe prices will drop. Thanks again. carson.
  12. Carson E

    Need help w/ Sony rptv and Sears price match

    Thanks Jeff. Unfortunately they did not have the model. KP-48V90. I do appreciate the effort. I've look around and it's a hard model to find. The couple I did were no cheaper than the 10% off offered this weekend. Thought since this model would close-out this year it may be discounted somewhat...
  13. Carson E

    Need help w/ Sony rptv and Sears price match

    A Sears guy told me today (fri) that he would match 'any' internet price on the Sony KP48V90 plus do the 10% off . But tomorrow only. (sat. 3-09 ) Anyone got a link or advise to a site I can get a super price. This may be a one time offer from him and I would like to take advantage. It list...
  14. Carson E

    Can someone do the math on Denon inputs

    Parsh, Mike... Thanks for the input. I've got a friend w/ the 3801. Think I'll go over and see if he will let me play around with it and check out your suggestions. Thanks again. Carson...
  15. Carson E

    Can someone do the math on Denon inputs

    Hey guys, I really appreciate your help. Looks like I'm stuck. I thought a guy told me he used the Dig. Opt. 1 for his DVD and the analog for his CD player. Using the menu and switching from Digital to Analog let him use the 1 input for both. He must have been wrong. Well...what to do. I...
  16. Carson E

    Can someone do the math on Denon inputs

    Denon 3802 has 5 A/V inputs plus 3 opt & 1 coax. Does this mean that 9 video sources can be input. For instance can you assign a DVD to opt.1 and use the DVD analog inputs for say an extra satellite input? I currently have 6 components that require A/V inputs (which my current Receiver...
  17. Carson E

    Think Sears will price match this?

    Thanks guys. Matt... I will carry a printout. Thanks and glad you got your deal. Michael... I was wondering the diff b/t 20 & 30 other than the 'glare screen' If that is the only difference that might be the deal to look for. Thanks. Roy... What a horror story. Whew. I wasnt going to buy...
  18. Carson E

    POWERED TOWERS, The test

    Quote from Tyson : "I am willing to bet that a LOT of other people do now, and it is great to have so many knowledgable people explaining it so painstakingly clearly. Maybe some of these threads should be archived." You are correct Tyson. I have learned a lot from this thread. Thanks to...
  19. Carson E

    Think Sears will price match this?

    The Sony KP61HS30 is hard to find anywhere better than 10% off. Do they match w/ OneCall.com? And if so, OneCall offers 10% off with no ship and no tax. So total price is around 2600. So would Sears match the total or will Sears demand to add tax and delivery? Or will they figure price to...
  20. Carson E

    ISF Calibration Questions

    Why not get one of the setup DVDs (AVIA,etc.) and manually do the adjustments. Should improve somewhat. May be enough to satisfy her. (?)
  21. Carson E

    RPTV - CRT life expectancy

    Jack, Kevin, Doug... I really, really appreciate your replies. Being new to RPTV your advise is very valuable. I feel a little better now about an RP purchase. Thanks again guys, Carson
  22. Carson E

    Whats different , Sony HS20 and HS30

    Thanks Marcus...I must have missed that. I did compare at the site didnt see that . Will check it out again. Thanks, Carson
  23. Carson E

    RPTV - CRT life expectancy

    Just read on the forum the following: "An article in one of the home theater magazines tracked the life of CRTs and found that most lose 1/2 of their light output in 1500 to 2500 hours." So my question, Assuming I purchase a RPTV and it runs 8 hrs. per day... 8 X 365 = 2920 hrs. the first...
  24. Carson E

    Whats different , Sony HS20 and HS30

    Anyone lend a hand to help me know the difference between the Sony Hi-Scan HS20 and the HS30 RPTV. Sony Web site list both models and some places offer the 20. Others offer the 30. Any help greatly appreciately. Dont know which to go for if I decide to purchase. Thanks Carson E...
  25. Carson E

    Def Tech Buying Decision!!

    Kelly, The 2006tl got an excellent review in HT magazine. On of their highest. But Def Tech does a lot of advertising with them so who knows. If looking for extended bass I think you will need an ext. sub for the 2006 and 2002. Def Tech exaggerates their low end and sensitivity claims on their...
  26. Carson E

    How bad are low impedence surround speakers for Denon 3802?

    Frank...Remember the 110 watts mean nothing in a multi-channel mode. A recent HT mag reviewed the 3801 and when in 5 or 6 channel mode the power rating dropped to something like 60 watts per channel. It would be nice if manufactures would rate their output with all channels driven. I would...
  27. Carson E

    Lutron Spacer Remote Dimmers/ Two in one room

    Thanks for the replies. After extensive reading of Lutron's pdf pages it seems that the remote sensors are not omni-directional. So I had the electrician to re run one of the boxes to the opposite wall. Side walls are 15' apart. This puts one for sconces on one side and the recess dimmer on...
  28. Carson E

    Lutron Spacer Remote Dimmers/ Two in one room

    As I have no experience (first time building) I would very much appreciate any suggestions on how to run two Lutron Spacer Remote Dimmers in one room, one for recess, one for sconce. As of now the boxes are wired side by side . This probably wont work...so again for any help I am grateful. Carson
  29. Carson E

    Please Help!!! Need Quick Response. What are your opinions on the PIONEER ELITE VSX35

    Charles ,while I cant give you specifics on that model I think the Pioneer Elites have a nice musical sound. Have a friend that just upgraded (to get 6.1) to a Denon 3801 from an Elite and with his Klipsch speakers I prefer the Elite sound over the 3801. (And I never thought amps made a...
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