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  1. Tom Weeks

    508 acceptable noise level........

    I have 2 508's and they are both whisper quiet. You might be having some bad luck.
  2. Tom Weeks

    So what radar detector did you decide to get?

    I can tell what kind not to get ( I won't mention the name because I don't want to get sued), but you have probably seen or heard the adds. It's the one that can cancel out any radar-laser signal that is directed at you. They are so confident that they will pay your first ticket if you get one...
  3. Tom Weeks

    What speaker's should i get?

    I put the Infinity Reference in my Explorer. They sound great with one exception, absolutely no bass. I wound up also having the Infinity Basslink installed . It made a big difference. It's not car shaking bass like from some of the subs, just good solid hard hitting bass. By the way I also had...
  4. Tom Weeks

    What 27'' TV with components?

    Toshiba 27A43 at Best Buy for $279.
  5. Tom Weeks

    Sony Wega + Crawly Things

    I have a 27in. Sony Wega (FS12-I think). It is hooked up to the Dishnetwork via an S-video cable. The problem I am having is that whenever there is anything on the screen with a black or dark background there are crawly looking blotches all over the dark background. Is there a Fix for this (tv...
  6. Tom Weeks

    Need tv advice, most likely 36" Wega.

    I own both a Sony wega (27in) and a Toshiba (36AFX61). In my opinion there is no contest, the Toshiba absolutely blows the Sony away in every detail. The picture is much more vivid (both hooked up to Dishnetwork). The audio is far superior (Sony-10 watts, Toshiba 33 watts). Inputs: Sony 1...
  7. Tom Weeks

    Clearing temporary internet files

    I know this is a real rookie question but, If you opt to delete the temporary internet files on Windows XP (under Disc Cleanup), will this have a negative effect on my computer and my internet capabilities. I tried the View Files button and all the files were unrecognizable to me (odd names like...
  8. Tom Weeks

    4 Ohm vs 8 Ohm speakers?

    Is there any advantage in having a 4 ohm set of speakers over an 8 ohm? Is there any significant difference in the two ratings besides the power output?
  9. Tom Weeks

    DOS in XP

    According to everything that I have been able to determine, there is no DOS program on the Windows XP OS. My wife has several online courses that involve DOS. Does anyone have or know of any way to establish DOS on XP? (sorry, pretty redundant). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  10. Tom Weeks

    printer ink cartridges

    Has anyone here have any experience with those cartridge refill kits with the hypodermic needle that you use to REFILL the old cartridge rather than just buying a new one? Do they work or do they just make a mess?
  11. Tom Weeks

    VCR with Dish...Recording?

    Turn on your vcr and activate the programming menu. For channel number put it on 4 to match up with your Dish. Then enter programming times as normal. Then (important), leave your dish receiver set on the channel that you want to record. You can only record on the channel the dish box is set...
  12. Tom Weeks

    What is meant by 16x9 Squeeze???

    I moved my bedroom 27in. Wega downstairs when my 36in. was in the shop. I played a dvd and used the 16 x 9 squeeze feature. I was sort of put off by how large the black lines were. It seemed like the actual picture was kind of squat (compressed). Is this the way it should look or was I doing...
  13. Tom Weeks

    re: Sony Support Number

    If you have never had the pleasure of visiting the Sony helpline, you are in for a real treat. Get ready to listen to 10 menu items, each of which takes you to another menu with ten more items. You will literally spend 45 minutes on the phone without ever being able to talk to a human being...
  14. Tom Weeks

    High pitched squell from tv???

    I had a Sony that did this for years. I had the repairman out several times trying to fix it--never did. You are right, it's very annoying. The only fix I found was getting a new set. Good luck.
  15. Tom Weeks

    dvd/tv questions about the black lines.

    Todd, I hated the black bars at first but after nine or ten movies you won't even notice them anymore. In fact, now when I get a pan and scan (full screen) dvd by mistake, I am disappointed because I know that I am missing a sizeable portion of the picture. Honest.
  16. Tom Weeks

    best all around 32" TV

    Toshiba 32 AFX61---- Wonderful picture (much better than my Wega), very good audio (volume at half way is very loud and clear). My Sony has to be turned almost all the way up for same volume response and then it starts this tinny buzz. Toshiba also has flat screen and many input...
  17. Tom Weeks

    New SVS Driver

    My computer has been down for awhile, so I'm not sure if this has already been amply addressed yet. I am curious if any of the SVS owners have received and installed the new driver upgrade. If so, can you really tell any significant differences. I have the 20-39 PC and have been very curious...
  18. Tom Weeks

    Toshiba 32AFX61 or Sony KV32FV27?

    I have both of these tv's (although in different sizes, Sony 27 in., Toshiba 36 in.). There is absolutely no comparison, the Toshiba simply blows the Sony away. I hear alot of rhetoric about the Sony 16:9, which is semi-valid. All other things aside, however, the Toshiba outperforms the Sony...
  19. Tom Weeks

    Backlighting for television

    I mounted my light directly in the center of my tv. I mounted the fixture to the wall so the light is shining towards the back of the tv. I have a 2 ft. fixture which was almost too wide for my 36" Tosh. I can't explain the dynamics of it but, when you are watching a movie in a totally dark...
  20. Tom Weeks

    Dobly pro logic ?

    Have you gone into the VCR's menu and chosen stereo or Hi Fi audio?
  21. Tom Weeks

    wives think you are a little excessive-check this

    http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/liv...echfamily.html
  22. Tom Weeks

    32" HD Ready TV or a nice 36" SDTV?

    I have never understood the hype on HDTV. I was television shopping about seven months ago and pretty much checked out everything available. I looked at HDTV tv's and thought they had a very nice picture, but, they were hooked up to the finest sources available (where I was looking). When you...
  23. Tom Weeks

    Toshiba 32AF41 opinions

    I own a Toshiba 36AFX61 Cinema Series and it is an awesome tv. I also own a Sony Wega (27 in.) and the Toshiba absolutely blows it away. The AFX series come in several sizes 32", 36". The picture is wonderful with vibrant color and no geometric problems. The sound system is 33 watts and...
  24. Tom Weeks

    Sony kv27fs13 Problems Help!

    Yes, take it back. I don't know if you have ever had to deal with Sony's customer service dept. before but they will really wear you down. Try looking at some of the Toshiba's. The AFX61 series is flat screen and very similar to Sony (just much better and more reliable).
  25. Tom Weeks

    Denon 3802 Bass Management Question

    Probably the best path for you to follow is the old tried and proven Video Essentials (or Avia) test discs and a Radio Shack SPL meter (there are lots of posts about this in here). I was just wondering why you disconnected your front speakers?
  26. Tom Weeks

    Need quick help on a new TV 32-36in.

    Don't get caught up looking at the flat screens. Check out the Toshiba's. They have great pictures, solid reliability, and they are right in your price range. Have fun.
  27. Tom Weeks

    Is there any reason I shouldn't by this TV?

    Check out Consumer Reports on RCA televisions, they have one of the highest repair incidents of any of the major brands. Normally I would not bring this up but I just got rid of my 36 inch RCA Cinema Series console. Five years old and it had been hauled into the shop four times. Each time...
  28. Tom Weeks

    Sony kv27fs13 reliability?

    I have a Wega 27fs12 and have not had any problems except for the tinny sounding speakers. If you turn it up past about half way the speakers (or the cabinet--can't tell which) buzz like crazy. I would expect this from a cheap, bargain basement tv, but not from Sony. Oh, and if there are any...
  29. Tom Weeks

    Backlighting for television

    I just bought a 24 inch single bulb fluorescent fixture and a daylight bulb from Home Depot. I think the total was about $13.
  30. Tom Weeks

    10 year old Sony, upgrade?

    Yes, it's the Cinema Series with the flat screen. When I went shopping for a new tv, I was originally looking at a 36 in. Wega. The dealer (both Sony and Toshiba) talked me into the Toshiba. He had been having so many problems out of the Wega's that he was strongly recommending the Toshiba...
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