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  1. Eric Wood

    Win a Denon X5200W 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AVR with a copy of Insurgent on Blu-ray!

    Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1's across the front and the 170's elevated front and 200's in surround capacity. My VMPS Original (powered) Sub should do the trick in my present HT room...that would be my ideal HTPC utilizing Dolbly Atmos to its utmost.
  2. Eric Wood

    Artwork: Kill Bill Volume 2

    Haven't seen it, not even the first. But I am gonna sit down with the Mrs. and watch front to back....the Director's cut 1 and 2 in the box set. I would imagine full color in all scenes as well, since I have read that the bloody scenes in USA are B&W while in Asia colour.
  3. Eric Wood

    New System

    Grey is supposed to be the best for DLP projectors because it shows the blackest blacks. Do a search here and at AVS. The best of course is a screen, but that can come later as $$$ allow. Check out EighthNerve for acoustic dampening intel
  4. Eric Wood

    New System

    Get an AcendAcoustics system w/o sub (>$900) Purchase a ($700) receiver, figure out what kind of sound you like, and what gizmos you want. I like the strong neutral sound of Harman Kardon. VMPS original subwoofer ($750) Use an old receiver to power it. Pioneer 563as ($145) DVD-A/SACD player...
  5. Eric Wood

    "Daredevil 1.5" given an R rating by the MPAA.....hmmmm

    Keaton was not big enough. Kilmer did not want to do it. Though he he could have been excellent. Cooney was to old, and not the right intensity needed. The bat is a brooding hulk of a guy. Affleck is just not a good choice for any leading man. His buddy Mr. Damon is much better in that role...
  6. Eric Wood

    Pioneer DV-563A Review

    I just want to make sure...Does this unit play WMA format? Cuz you can purchase the Phillips 963 for $165 shipped @ Phillips 963
  7. Eric Wood

    RP-91 died, seeking a replacement (with a twist; DVD-a SACD)

    This might do it for ya. Pioneer 563
  8. Eric Wood

    X2 (2003)

    Awesome movie, I had a smile on my face the whole time. Can't wait to get the DVD so I can see it clearer, I hate when they have a near sighted prjectionist. The sound on DTS was fantastic.
  9. Eric Wood

    *** Official "IDENTITY" Discussion Thread

    I enjoyed the flick, until the last 15 minutes. It's almost as if they a timeline, and it only went to 90 min :thumbsdown: Maybe the DVD will have the director's cut ;)
  10. Eric Wood

    H/K center channel dialogue...What?

    Sorry, I did not end this thread. Stupid me, actually put my ear to the ribbon mid...nothing. Quick email to B. Cheney and a week later I installed a new midrange panel in about 5 minutes ;) Audio Nirvana :emoji_thumbsup: That was the problem. Problem solved, tells me that the tweeter and...
  11. Eric Wood

    H/K 520 setting for center channel...

    Is it possible to set my center channel to large? It is actually larger than my main speakers, since it has another 6" woofer in it.
  12. Eric Wood

    Steven Spielberg Presents "Taken"

    I am so tired:angry: This series is fantastic, and I am losing sleep. I believe the whole cast is great.
  13. Eric Wood

    Universal Progressive DVD Changer - When and why not this Xmas

    I believe he is trying to have a player recognize a dvd-a over an SACD and distinguish what play mode the user actually prefers, without manually setting up speaker parameters each and everytime. ie; dvd-a=5.1 music SACD/CD=2.1 DVD=5.1 movie DTS option on DVD automatically choose DTS...I...
  14. Eric Wood

    SVSubwoofers accurate?

    http://www.vmpseurope.com/e/add005.htm Tune it by taking putty from here http://www.vmpseurope.com/e/add007.htm Buy it for about $520 from an authorized dealer In California The New Original Subwoofer Frequency Response: +0, -3dB, 20Hz to 600Hz (19Hz with optional Megawoofer) THD...
  15. Eric Wood

    HK AVR 325 $599 at JandR

    I got the 520 for $520 at Ubid (refurbished/1 year warranty)...my machine has been running 12hrs a day for 3 mos without a problem!!! A hell of a deal. Saving for the AKSA nirvana 3x100watt DIY amplifier from the land down under.:emoji_thumbsup:
  16. Eric Wood

    Stylish Center Channel

    This my center channel, but it is all in piano black. It can come in all of these colors as well Stains and Exotics
  17. Eric Wood

    H/K center channel dialogue...What?

    You know what, tonights Sopranos sounded just fine. Zero bar scene or road noise. Let me be clear, these speakers are fantastic. With all other movies and soundtracks the LRC is great. It is not the dispersion that was causing the trouble. It was the ambiant sounds. With VMPS the sound is...
  18. Eric Wood

    H/K center channel dialogue...What?

    Yes, I have spl'd it. I just need to get rid of some of the ambiant sounds (really only from Tony and the boys in the strip club)that is also coming along with the dialogue. Thanks
  19. Eric Wood

    H/K center channel dialogue...What?

    I am having difficulty in setting up my center channel so that dialogue is distinct from ambient sounds in movies and esp ‘The Sopranos’. I have the Harman Kardon 520 using their Logic 7 surround sound. My center channel (VMPS large ribbon center) has 2 6.5 midwoofs, a 7 inch neodynum midrange...
  20. Eric Wood

    *** Official "RED DRAGON" Review Thread

    Anthony Hopkins is the only Hannibal the Cannibal, period. Manhunter was not that good of a movie, neither was Hannibal. I hope they come out with a one disk version of Red Dragon with a skip feature to go right into Silence of the Lambs. I give Red Dragon :star: :star: :star: :star: .5/:star...
  21. Eric Wood

    Integra releasing a universal player?

    I just had a nice discussion with the distributer of Integra models in Columbus, Oh. He stated, the-do- everything Integra 8.3 DVD player will be available for demonstration in October.:emoji_thumbsup:
  22. Eric Wood

    tx37 vs 6.3 vs 3802

    I can essentially get all these for around the same price, 2 new and one off audiogon. I will be using very revealing speakers and want excellent 2ch sound and ease (WAF) of use HT, good bass management. In a year will be getting a tube amp. So it comes to whether Pioneer 47tx or Integra or...
  23. Eric Wood

    SVS vs. VPMS

    Sorry Jack, I was not trying to give you any measurements, just that it would appear by impartial judges that Mr. Cheney manufactures award winning speakers, that presumably would equal his proclamations. Have a great day! It was the best I could manage (at this time):b
  24. Eric Wood

    SVS vs. VPMS

    Professionals rate them decent If you cannot trust your ears, as I look down to my hands that only holds a remote, which are the only things that I can subjectively tell me what are the lowest and precise tones I have heard. Remember that our hearing recall is the 2nd strongest of all. Far...
  25. Eric Wood

    Just curious.

    Bose 123 system!!:b
  26. Eric Wood

    SVS vs. VPMS

    Jack, my first statement that should have jumped out at you was getting hold of an owner in New Jersey, duh. Do your own investigation before flinging insults and doubts.
  27. Eric Wood

    SVS vs. VPMS

    Ok, I will get the Radio Shack meter, but what disc is the end all beat all? By the end of August you will get your answers! I will include room dimensions and equipment used. Anything else?:alien:
  28. Eric Wood

    SVS vs. VPMS

    Jack, go on Harmonic Discord and ask for someone in the Jersey area to let you listen to their VMPS subwoofers or even RM2's or 40's. I know there are some very satisfied owners in New Jersey. You will not know the facts unless you hear them for yourself. I am going right to the source in...
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