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  1. Don K

    More than one type of connection?

    Just purchased some new equipment and it seems the instructions are saying to make more than one type of connectiion. For instance if you use an optical connection you should also use a composite audio connection. If using HDMI then use analog component with it. I know my receiver will always...
  2. Don K

    Going From 5.1 to 7.1 is there a difference?

    When I set up my 5.1 speaker system, when I was remodeling, I also placed additional speaker wires in case I ever wanted side speakers for a 7.1 system. I am in the process of replacing my 5.1 AV with a new 7.1 Pioneer Elite so the question is again is it really worth going to 7 speakers. Would...
  3. Don K

    Technical aspects of Bridging

    I understand how to bridge an amp but I am not sure exactly what the numbers means. My amp manual says 105 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 300 watts bridged at 8 ohms. What is that approximately at 4 ohms or does it mean that once bridged I can only drive a speaker at 8 ohms. I have a SVS...
  4. Don K

    Advice on set Up with Receiver and Amp.

    I just purchased a new Pioneer Elite VSX82TXS 135 watts per channel. My old set up was a Nad Receiver but I used the Pre outs on it and I was connected to a Parasound HCH-855A 85 watt per channel amp. My question is would it still be better to use my parasound for my amplifier rather than the...
  5. Don K

    What are internal differences between current Pioneer HDTV and Elite model?

    Claude you guessed right. My Pioneer dealer told me that the new standard Pioneer is the old 510 with the new 520 getting better upgrades. He was told this by the Pioneer factory rep.
  6. Don K

    Receiver watt vs amplifier watt

    I am thinking of adding a 5 channel amplifier to my Nad Reciever and I just wanted to make sure it was worth the money. I understand having a separate amplifier eliminates any electrical distortion that the receiver has but is 100 watts from a hight end receiver different from 100 watts from an...
  7. Don K

    Line double for Mitsubishi

    I seem to get the feeling people feel that the line doubler in the Mitsubishi is inferior to the Pioneer Elite. Since the Elite is out of my price range would adding an external doubler like the Iscan Pro be of any benefit? I am looking at the Diamond series Mitsubishi.
  8. Don K

    Do You realy need Dolby Prologic or DPL II

    Just want to thank everyone for there input. I will probably stick with the Nad 761 even though it does not have DPL II. I love the way it sounds with my PSB speakers and they have a program called EARS which they developed in conjunction with Dolby Labs which does enhance two channel sounds.
  9. Don K

    Do You realy need Dolby Prologic or DPL II

    Nad comes with Dolby Digital and Doby Theater System but not Dobly Prologic. Even the Nad Dealer said it does not come with it.
  10. Don K

    Do You realy need Dolby Prologic or DPL II

    That was a very informative website Jim. Thanks for sharing it with me.
  11. Don K

    Do You realy need Dolby Prologic or DPL II

    I'm thinking of buying a Nad 761 but it does not have Dolby Prologic. The dealer said unless you listen to alot of video tape you really don't neet it. Doesn't DPL and DPL II take ordinary tv broadcasts and coverts it into 5 channel sound? If so I would definitely want this feature.
  12. Don K

    In Wall Speakers... What's your opinion???

    I listened to alot of inwalls since my wife won't allow anything on the floor. I finally settled on PSB 6X6.1 at $750 a pair retail. I know that is out of your price range but I did try Home Theater Direct inwall speakers and they were surpirsingly good. They are a small direct manufacture of...
  13. Don K

    Interconnect cables

    I am just a novice setting up my first home theater system. After reading so many posts from people that upgrade their interconnects I thought I would at least do some upgrading. At one audio store the sales rep said that money is always best spent on components and speakers. You get the most...
  14. Don K

    Using separate amplifiers

    After reading some post on using a separate amplifier for your speaker I have a few questions. I'm a novice in this. Most amplifiers I see are two channel. How do you use the amps on a 5 channel system? I do have a Hafler two channel Amp and thought of using it for my right and left front...
  15. Don K

    Rear speakers being different from front speakers

    Thanks Shawn for your input. My rear speakers do happen to have 1" aluminum dome tweeters as do my fronts.
  16. Don K

    Rear speakers being different from front speakers

    I know ideally all the speakers should be sonically matched and from the same manufactuer. My front three speakers are matched but how critical is it for the rears to be matched to the fronts. I just bought new right,left and center speakers for the front and would like to use my old speakers...
  17. Don K

    Interconnect cables

    Thanks Mark that does make sense.
  18. Don K

    Interconnect cables

    I just started looking at interconnect cables and was surprised at the cost. I know the ones that come with components should be replaced. I plan to buy a Denon 3802 and wanted suggestion as to an affordable interconnect cable that doesn't end up costing more than my receiver? Or is it even...
  19. Don K

    Inexpensive cables for surround, higher end for fronts?

    Thanks Pete. The runs are shorter than 40 feet and they will be inwall.
  20. Don K

    Inexpensive cables for surround, higher end for fronts?

    After reading alot of post on cables I'm still not sure that spending alot of moeny for cables makes a difference over Home Depot's wire. I have talked to two speaker companies than felt that high end wires did not make an audible diffence worth the extra money. My thought is to use mid to high...
  21. Don K

    Rear center channel

    Appreciate your help and suggestions.
  22. Don K

    Rear center channel

    That's an interesting layout. I wouldn't be able to hang it but I can place it in the ceiling. Sorry for being so ignorant but this speaker layout is for a 7.1 system isn't it? I just don't know whether to go to 5 speakers, 6 speakrs or 7 speakers. I've been told the 6.1 and 7.1 system is only a...
  23. Don K

    Rear center channel

    The room only has three wall (it's open to a kitchen) which is the reason the speakers have to go on the back wall.
  24. Don K

    Rear center channel

    I am building a Home theater system for my home. I would like to use a rear center channel. My surrounds will be inwall on the back wall. My problem is I will have a window in the center of that wall so that I don't have room for a rear center speaker. Has anyone tried one in the ceiling? My...
  25. Don K

    Rear center channel

    I am building a Home theater system for my home. I would like to use a rear center channel. My surrounds will be inwall on the back wall. My problem is I will have a window in the center of that wall so that I don't have room for a rear center speaker. Has anyone tried one in the ceiling? My...
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