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  1. AvinashM

    only bose lifestyle system can do 4 zones ?

    >>Avinash, I'm a custom installer. Believe me, there are many, many other ways to go. BTW, calling what Bose sends out through cube speakers and a questionable bass module 5.1 surround sound is pretty liberal. I don't have the need to convince you of anything. You're the one who started...
  2. AvinashM

    only bose lifestyle system can do 4 zones ?

    >BTW, according to what you posted about the Kustom product you a) don't need an additional amp because it has one built-in and b) don't need a receiver because it controls the multi-zone system. Add quality speakers and it isn't close to being "roughly equivalent/slightly better" than the Bose...
  3. AvinashM

    only bose lifestyle system can do 4 zones ?

    Hello Vince, Thanks for the reply. i checked out parts express for whole house systems. they have the KUSTOM KHS-6640 6-SOURCE 6-ZONE AMPLIFIER for $1348.50 (list price $2295.99) plus wall controllers sold separately ($76.50). looks like you have to get your own IR remote and program it...
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    only bose lifestyle system can do 4 zones ?

    Hello i am not a big bose fan, but i dont detest them either like some other people on this forum. my neighbor recently bought the bose lifestyle (-15, i think) for ~$3800 incl tax. while he was showing it to me he mentioned that it was the only system which let him control source...
  5. AvinashM

    Get it together newbies. Calibrate your stuff!

    hi when using the SPL meter to adjust your stereo. should you point it at the speaker that you are calibrating ? what about rears? should the meter face back or face forward? thanks in advance. Avinash.
  6. AvinashM

    LOTR: FOTR (2 Disc Set) Pre-Order Deals

    found this on costco.com site for this DVD: Additional Features: An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of...
  7. AvinashM

    Can separates beat Kenwood HTB-504 in same price range?

    thanks for the comments... is the reciver in this package the VR-507 good enough so that i can later upgrade the speakers and sub ? this is for later, when the upgrade-bug that i hear so often on this forun bites :-)
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    Can separates beat Kenwood HTB-504 in same price range?

    hi i am eyeing the Kenwood HTB-504 home theatre in a box system for $399. good reviews in consumer reports and other places. the subject says it all, can i get a better system in this price range by buying separates ? here is what this system has: kenwood VR-507 receiver/amp...
  9. AvinashM

    How much of a difference in sound quality is there amongt CD players?

    if you use the digital out (toslink) of the CD player to connect to your receiver. then it woudn't matter what player it is right ? since all the DAC stuff is being done in the receiver... -avinash.
  10. AvinashM

    Home Theater Setup

    hi john, thanks for the clarification... -avinash. quote ---------- Kenwood VR509 $299 + tax (Circuit City) Panasonic RV31K $161 ish (OneCall.com) JBL NSP-1 Speakers $302 ish (BestPRiceAudioVideo.com) - JandR is out of stock until early Jan 2002. Sony SA-WM40 Haven't bought this...
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    Home Theater Setup

    OK. I just bought all the new toys I need for my new Home Theater. Here is what I bought: Kenwood VR509 Receiver JBL NSP-1 Speakers Sony SA-WM40 Sub Panasonic RV31K DVD Player...
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    $800 for an audio/DVD system

    i am in a similar situation - i have a an old (~10 yrs) jvc shelf system (RX-R77 amplifier) with tower speakers, which i am quite happy with as an audio system. but wife wants to get rid of these with smaller speakers and reclaim the wall for a curio. i bought the panasonic...
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