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  1. Marc H

    6.1

    It does make the sound field more immersive, especially on movies encoded with 6.1. Have a listen to the Incredibles in 6.1 ; you won't look back :)
  2. Marc H

    RED BULL. Anyone here drink it?

    Never heard of it before until they took over the Jaguar F1 racing team. Was wondering what it was. Thought it might be bbq sauce for some reason.
  3. Marc H

    2005 Formula 1 - Australian GP

    Or he's playing possum. Pitpass.com is reporting rumours he might really be off for the birth of his child. Juan Rumours
  4. Marc H

    AR HC6 or Take5.2?

    John, Try and hear the little Orbit5.1A system from Dahlquist if you can. It's very inoffensive for a small speaker system. Smooth and with a presentation on the warmer side of the Take 5.2. The little Orbit sub is excellent for a cheap sub too. Fairly tight and handles dynamics quite well...
  5. Marc H

    Neato: covered mouse traps!

    Damn cats are too lazy so I bought one but haven't set it yet. Got it at Wallyworld here in Canada for $2.99CAD.
  6. Marc H

    Loewe Aconda + 460p = yuck?

    Are you using component video cables with the new player?
  7. Marc H

    6 Channel vs. A/B Stereo

    Try adjusting the delay times for the speakers in the six channel stereo mode. I think you might find that makes quite a difference in how that mode sounds. I use a Yamaha with an 8 channel stereo mode which I initially thought was a gimmick that I would never use but I have found it wonderful...
  8. Marc H

    Concerns about setup with mixed 8 ohm and 4 ohm speakers.

    I agree with John, especially if you run them in the small mode, the load to the receiver will be no problem. It's the difference in efficeincy between the speakers rather than the impedance that will dictate the difference in volume and the Yamaha will be able to compensate for that too.
  9. Marc H

    Yamaha V1500 vs. Onkyo TX-NR801

    I'd go with the Yamaha. I have used the YPAO and it's impressive. In three minutes you have an immersive surround sound field and no worries about whether you got delays or levels correct. The parametric EQ bring the timbre matching of the speakers that much closer. I love their 'adventure' mode...
  10. Marc H

    Better In Wall Speakers

    I haven't heard any yet but Energy has inwalls in the Veritas series now.
  11. Marc H

    Impedance Settings

    Always set for the lowest impedance the amplifier will see so set yours for 6 Ohms.
  12. Marc H

    Dahlquist Orbit 5.1 Subwoofer

    Hi Reggie, I am very impressed with the Orbit sub, especially with the "A" version. It handles bass peaks really well and is tougher to bottom out than the other small subs I have experience with. I am also impressed with how such a small sub can fill a room. We have it on display in the front...
  13. Marc H

    Does anyone make a good 480p player anymore?

    Andre, If you stick with a 480P machine, try and get a look at the Cambridge Audio 540D if you can. It uses multiple video DACs and looks awesome, especially on a big screen.
  14. Marc H

    Dahlquist Orbit 5.1 Subwoofer

    Hi Mike, They are definitely in business. Give them a call at 905-305-8387 or email them at [email protected]. Let them know if it is the original Orbit 5.1 or the later generation Orbit5.1A as they are different amplifiers.
  15. Marc H

    FS: Axiom M22ti Black

    How much do they weigh?
  16. Marc H

    FS: Axiom M22ti Black

    How much do they weigh?
  17. Marc H

    DVD/CD Players to seperate or not?

    Chris, I can attest to Paul's posting and agree. It was an ear opening experience. The 540D is quite a surprise for two channel CD playback.
  18. Marc H

    DVD/CD Players to seperate or not?

    Chris, I can attest to Paul's posting and agree. It was an ear opening experience. The 540D is quite a surprise for two channel CD playback.
  19. Marc H

    Best Canadian Made Sub?

    Energy will soon be releasing some super subs now that they won the Sunfire lawsuit. Should be out by fall.
  20. Marc H

    Best Canadian Made Sub?

    Energy will soon be releasing some super subs now that they won the Sunfire lawsuit. Should be out by fall.
  21. Marc H

    Tiger Direct.ca PT500U in Canada @ fair price! Canadian Tiger experiences?

    I checked with Panasonic Canada and they won't honour the warranty on the L500. Sorry.
  22. Marc H

    Speaker set-up

    If your M22 are the version that weighed 49lbs per pair or the later ones at 42lbs a pair, then I would suggest large. If they are any of the versions under 40lbs and down to the current 32lbs per pair, then I would recommend the small mode.
  23. Marc H

    What amp to get

    For your budget, it might be worth looking into replacing the receiver with one of the new Yamaha models. The benefits of that would outweigh the benefits of adding a power amp to your '520 IMHO. You would enjoy the YPAO (auto-calibration whichs works impressively) along with the ability to...
  24. Marc H

    Need stereo recommendation.

    I'd suggest the Cambridge Audio 640C a strong contender in that price range. Here's their website and review: http://cambridgeaudio.com/640a_amp.html
  25. Marc H

    How is the energy ec200 center channel?

    The AC300 is an awesome speaker, a classic now, and at $200.00 for a used one (in good shape of course) would be your best bet IMHO. I believe it would be a definite step up over all from the CC1. It's a biggin' though so measure to make sure you can accomodate it's size. I always liked those...
  26. Marc H

    Unnecessary to have big mains?

    I really like the pairing of Adcom and Veritas as Drew says and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I do use the combination myself (GFA5802 with V2.8) and have many clients too with similar pairings. I do have factory seconds available on the V2.0Ci, V2.2i and V2.4i right now but can only...
  27. Marc H

    Tiger Direct.ca PT500U in Canada @ fair price! Canadian Tiger experiences?

    I had to match their price on a plasma today. Good price. Pioneer Canada told me that they would definitely NOT honour any warranties implied by TigerDirect.Ca. They are not an authorized dealer. I don't know about Panasonic Canada though.
  28. Marc H

    please, need help putting together my system...

    Hi Joe, Check out the Dolby website. They have a lot of very useful information on placement. http://dolby.com/Consumer/HomeEntertainment/Setup/
  29. Marc H

    Unnecessary to have big mains?

    I agree with Aaron, you get more clarity and take full advantage of the discrete channels when using big speakers in the large mode. I like the sheer slam and air moving abilities of large speakers. Being in the retail side of it, I see the opposite being the more popular choice regularly due...
  30. Marc H

    How is the energy ec200 center channel?

    Hi Stan, I've been selling Energy for 18 years now and remember those speakers. It's a very decent centre channel but will sound different than your C9. Major difference would be in the tweeter, the C9 use the aluminum dome but the EC200 uses a multi-laminate soft dome (from Peerless if memory...
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