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    What is the difference between these Metallica concert DVDs?

    For the Metallica S&M concert, there are two versions available on Amazon.com. One is called "Metallica - S & M with the San Fransisco Symphony (1999)" and the other is called "S&M Smartpack (2004)." What is the difference between these two? I have provided the links below: 1999 version...
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    Will I experience any gain by getting separates for my speakers?

    The audio side of my home theater consists of the following: A/V Receiver: Harman Kardon AVR 8500 (named AVR 8000 in the US) Center: Klipsch RC-7 (98 dB sensitivity) Mains: Klipsch RF-7 (102 dB sensitivity) Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7 (98 dB sensitivity) Subwoofer: None (but working on it)...
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    Subwoofer placement help

    I am planning on getting either the SVS PB13-Ultra or the JL Audio Fathom f113. One option for me is the place the subwoofer where the plant is (see the following two pics). Or I can place the subwoofer where the bookshelf is. My question is, if I choose the place the...
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    Help! My speakers are buzzing

    My speakers have started buzzing quite loudly. Before, you could only hear the buzz if you put your ear right next to the speaker but now it can be heard from the seating position (and I haven't changed anything). I've noticed that when I turn on my A/V receiver, the buzz is quite faint/quiet...
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    Zero availablility of "Jurassic Park" in DTS

    Why is it that all the sites I go to, none of them have the DTS version of "Jurassic Park"? Amazon only has the Dolby Digital 5.1 version in stock and the same is true for the other sites. Why is this? Did they stop producing the DTS version? Secondly, should I just get the Dolby Digital 5.1...
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    When will A/V receivers and processors be able to decode Blu-ray audio formats?

    When will A/V receivers and home theater processors be able to decode Blu-ray audio formats? Will the audio stream be able to be transfered via optical or coaxial cables or only via HDMI? For Blu-ray players today, is there any difference in sound quality/loudness between sending the audio...
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    Anyone see the movie Mirrors?

    I would love to read your take on it.
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    Need some horror movie recommendations

    Could someone recommend me some fairly new horror movies?
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    Hills Have Eyes 2

    Who here has seen the movie? Any good? How does it compare to the first one?
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    Help me understand Blu-ray audio formats/codecs

    I understand Blu-ray offers better audio through Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio. My question is, does my A/V receiver need to be able to decode these new formats for me to take advantage just like regular DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1? Do...
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    How good is a PlayStation 3 as a DVD player?

    How is the PlayStation 3's DVD peformance?
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    JL Audio Fathom f113 vs. SVS PB13-Ultra

    Even though one costs half as much as the other, what are your comments/opinions regarding how you think these two subwoofers will compare?
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    Need subwoofer recommendations!

    I have the Klipsch Reference Series 7 speakers (RF-7, RC-7, and RS-7) hooked up to a Harman Kardon AVR 8500 A/V receiver. My room is about 11 x 14. My budget is sort of low for a subwoofer for now so I was looking at the SVS PB10-NSD. Any opinions/comments on the subwoofer? Would it blend in...
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    Subwoofers under $1,000

    What are some good subwoofers that are under $1,000?
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    Do you use the subwoofer for 2-channel audio?

    Do you use the subwoofer for 2-channel audio like that from a CD?
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    House on Haunted Hill

    Is the remake version any good? Worth a rental?
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    To which level have you calibrated your speakers?

    I have all my speakers calibrated to 85dB when the A/V receiver is at 0dB master volume. What about you?
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    Best home theater subwoofer for $1,000 or less?

    Which is the best home theater subwoofer for $1,000 or less?
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    Some questions regarding our new home theater

    We finally got our home theater up and running and WOW! We listened to the pod race at 0 dB on the A/V receiver and DAMN! Never heard anything like it! I haven't even calibrated it yet. Anyway, I do have some questions. 1. Will it be okay to place the speakers like this: X...X...X...
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    Movie theaters: New York vs. Los Angeles

    Which of these two places do you think has better movie theaters?
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    What is gauge?

    What is gauge? Is a higher gauge better or a lower one for a speaker cable?
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    Are programmers concentrating more on gaming consoles now?

    Do you think programmers are concentrating more on gaming consoles than PC games?
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    Help me decide with movie to buy!

    I can only get ONE of the following DVDs: The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) The Matrix Reloaded (Widescreen Edition) X2 - X-Men United (Widescreen Edition) Which one? I have seen them all, but which do you think has the best sound?
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    Just got Harman Kardon AVR 8500

    I just unpacked it, however there are a ton of scratches on the face of the A/V receiver. Is this normal? It looks used. I'll be taking it back.
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    Which A/V receiver for Klipsch Reference Series 7 speakers?

    I would like to spend about $1,500 on an A/V receiver for my Klipsch Reference Series 7 speakers. Which ones should I consider? Home theater is first priority.
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    I have picked my cables...

    I have come up with the following cables for our home theater. Center speaker: Monster Cable MCX1s ML-C10 -$30.00/each- Main speakers: Monster Cable MCX1s ML-10/10 -$50.00/pair- Surround speakers: Monster Cable MCX1s ML-20/20 -$90.00/pair- Component: Monster Cable MV2CV-1M -$49.95/each-...
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    About to buy Rotel RMB-1095 and Rotel RSP-1066

    We are about to buy the mentioned amplifier and preamp/processor combo for our Klipsch Reference Series 7 speakers. I just want to make sure that there are no newer Rotel amplifiers or preamps/processors around the corner. Well, are there? ;)
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    SVS PB2-Plus

    On the back of the subwoofer, why are there "Left" and "Right" connections? Secondly, why are there "Input" and "Output" connections? Shouldn't there only be "Input" connection?
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    Best home theater subwoofer for around $1,300?

    Which is the best home theater subwoofer for around $1,300?
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    How is impact and slam on SVS subwoofers?

    I know SVS subwoofers go deep and loud, but can they *HIT* you with bass? I am basically refering to IMPACT and SLAM. I heard from some people that SVS lacks impact and slam of other subwoofers. Is this true?
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