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  1. John_E

    Where should we travel?

    My wife and I have two round trip tickets for anywhere in the continental US that we are planning to use in the next 30-45 days. We are thinking of a 5-6 day trip. Where should we go? I'll give some criteria: 1. It has to be fairly warm. We are both single digit handicap golfers and would...
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    Digital Cable Question

    This may be hard to explain, but I'll be brief. I have cable coming into my house that is split 3 ways (Basement, Fam. Rm., & Internet). I am then splitting the family room line and sending a line to the master bedroom upstairs. All analog channels still look great. I noticed no signal loss...
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    Calling all Kenwood VR-xxx Experts!!

    My speaker stands are arriving tomorrow, and I plan to do my first calibration with an Avia/VE and a SPL meter. I have the VR-509 with 4 Atoms, a CC170 and a PDR-10. What Kenwood specific tips can you offer to make my life easier? Also--how loud does it usually get? I was hoping to do it on...
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    VR-509 & Digital Cable

    HELP!! I have a Kenwood VR-509, and I am using the S-Video switching. I have listened to your guys and connected 1 component at a time. I started w/ the S-VHS VCR. No problem. Picture is great w/ S-video connection. Next is the Sci. Atlanta 3100 cable box. I used the coax from the wall to VCR...
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    Paradigm in S. Ontario

    If anyone is looking for Paradigm gear in S. Ontario, I recommend Fariview Hi-Fi. I made the trip from the Buffalo area (about 1 hr.), and I spoke with Fabio. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. They were very busy, but he took the time to let me listen to a few different models. I...
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    Polk RT25i or Paradigm Titan

    I was all set to make the short drive to Canada and pick up a Titan/Atom/CC170/PDR-10 package for about $650US, but I was at a party and I heard some Polk RT25i's. Then, I found them on sale for $169 a pair. I can get 2 pair of Rt25i's, CS245i center,and the 10" PSW350 sub for about $850. I...
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    Paradigm in S. Ontario

    I am going to be purchasing a Paradigm 5.1 setup in the next two weeks. I was wondering: 1)Does anyone have a recommendation for a good dealer in Southern Ontario? 2) What are the CANADIAN list prices for: Pair of Titans Pair of Atoms CC-170 PDR-10 Thanks for your help!! John
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    Ceiling Mounts

    I have Paradigm Atoms for surrounds and I would like to ceiling mount them. Who makes a reliable ceiling mount? FYI--The Atoms weigh 13lbs and are 10.5"H x 6.5"W x 8.5"D. Thanks!! John
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    Surround Placement

    I tried the search function, but I didn't see any situations like mine, so here goes: I have a 14x20 family room with the TV on the 20' wall. The couch is directly opposite right up against the back wall. There is no way around this setup. I would like to wall mount the surrounds on the...
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    Please help me pick a receiver!

    I am moving in two weeks, I am in the process of buying all of the components for my home theater. My current Pro-Logic setup is going in the basement. I am starting from scratch. I have pretty much decided on everything but the receiver. I definitely want Pro-Logic II. Who can help me...
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    Please help me pick a receiver!

    I am moving in two weeks, and I am in the process of buying all of the components for my new family room/home theater. The room size 20x14x8..My current Pro-Logic setup is going in the basement, and I am starting from scratch. I have pretty much decided on everything but the receiver. I...
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