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  1. Jeff Krane

    $2K to spend for everything (see inside)?

    I have been trying to put a system together in this price range for several weeks and have come up with these impressions (unfortunately more through reading than listening). DVD players are largely a commodity item and can be had at budget prices if progressive scan, MP3 capability, DVD-A are...
  2. Jeff Krane

    Speaker enclosures in an entertainment system?

    Forgive the newbie question, but... I am in the process of setting up a home theater and am looking for a wall unit/entertainment center for my audio components, DVD/CD/VHS storage, etc. Some of these centers have a dedicated speaker shelf with a door having a grill-like covering...
  3. Jeff Krane

    Receiver choice for ~$400: Onkyo 595 or Denon 1802

    Thanks again for the feedback. I've heard of some problems with the video on some Marantz receivers, so I'm a little bit leery. As for the Energy Take 5.2s --I think I am moving away from them as it is a large room (25 x 14 with cathedral ceiling) and I doubt they would be up to the job. Seems...
  4. Jeff Krane

    Receiver choice for ~$400: Onkyo 595 or Denon 1802

    Still haven't made up my mind on this, but here are some factors: Remote: I've decided this is not entirely trivial. I NEED for this system to be easily used by other non-technically inclined family members and to have one remote that can handle all components. The Onkyo remote seems pretty...
  5. Jeff Krane

    Receiver choice for ~$400: Onkyo 595 or Denon 1802

    I'm just beginning to put together a Home Theater setup and have already learned a lot by reading this forum. My goals are fairly modest: a low end (read $$), decent quality, setup mainly for DD5.1 from satellite and DVD with music a lower priority. Ease of use will be important for spousal...
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