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Just curious to what people think the future of TV will hold.. personally, I think LCOS (at this point) will come out on top - unless dlp and lcd fix their inherent problems. What do you all think?? jim

hello all, I am looking for ideas on simple, small wet bars that people have built into a wall. Post yor pics please! thanks! jim

Hello All, After reading the recent threads on Front Projection I was wondering how many out there use a front projection for regular tv.. I would imagine it would look pretty crappy for regular cable/satellite. But does anyone do it..? jim

Gang, I just rented MVP for the PS2 and think its a pretty good game.. The stadium, detail is excellent.. anyway I have a quick question.. How do you dive or jump for a ball? For the life of me I cant figure it out?? Any thoughts? thanks! Jim

Whats the current / upcoming 2003 (or 2004 for high heat) baseball game season look like.. I have seen mlb 2004, a new high heat i believe and a new worls series 2k3.. any others?? have not seen ea sports with anything. jim

Edit - Price now down to $160 shipped. I have an almost brand new (used less than an hour) Sony A-65A DSS receiver that is in perfect condition. It includes everything but the access card. Asking $200 for it (will accept offers) - I will even throw in shipping. Email if interested! thanks...

I have a new Sony A-65 DSS Receiver for sale (used less than 1 hour) and a used Sony A-55 DSS receiver for sale. Email if interested. thanks! Jim

GTA: Vice City - 39.99 at best buy retail as well as online at bestbuy.com edit: sorry glen.. did not see your thread...

I have a Toshiba SD-1600 DVD player for sale.. Asking $60 includes shipping. Jim

I would like to hear peoples opinions on PCM audio vs. regular analog (left / right). I have a new Hughes DSS Dolby Digital receiver that automatically shoots everything out the optical digital output (even if its not in dd) .. my onkyo recognizes it as pcm.. I can still change surround modes...

Hey gang, I am looking for an online retailer that gets preorders to arrive to you on (or before) the release date.. DVD planet and buy.com are usually 1 day late.. Any experiences would be helpfull! thanks! jim

I read somewhere several months ago that Paramount was going to release Major League, Trading Places and some others... Anyone know when?? thanks! Jim

WTB: Sony DSS with Dolby Digital (A-50,A-55,A65) thanks! Jim

I am torn.. cant decide on madden or 2k3.. blockbuster does not have either one yet.. Ah... the travesty of life :) jim

I have been a madden supporter for years.. but may look at 2k3 from sega or gameday 2003 from 989.. Plus gameday is only $39 .. wonder why whats your opinion? jim

Hello All! Is Animal House out of print? Cant find it anywhere, everyone is "out of stock".. Finally, the only version of National Lampoon's Vacation and Vegas Vacation that I can find is P&S .. are there widescreen versions of these? thanks! jim

This is from parts express, part #100-740. I am thinking about this wire.. anyone have any opinions? Its rated in wall - my local building code does not require the CL3R rating for in wall.. so i am thinking about the sound king 12 gauge, what would you recomend? What does that mean? More...

Is there any difference in using 14ga vs 12ga wire for a run of 25 feet? If not, where would (how many feet) the advantage of 12ga come into play? thanks! jim

Maybe this is a stupid question, but the more I think about it the more cornfused I get :) As long as a DVD player can "pass thru" a DTS signal, (not decode, just pass it along) then it will sent DTS-ES with no problems.. is that correct? So basically as long as the player is dts compatible...

RCA DRD450RG Receiver RCA DRD485RG Receiver Both have dolby digital. Anyone have any comments on either of theses? thanks! Jim

There was a thread that listed the new yamaha models.. does any one happen to have them? The webiste still has the old ones. thanks! Jim

Onkyo 600 http://www.onkyousa.com/article_top.cfm?id=23 Onkyo 500 http://www.onkyousa.com/article_top.cfm?id=22

Hello all!! I cancelled my order for the Onkyo 595 - I ordered it direct fron Onkyo back in December.. was supposed to ship "at the latest" January 10.. well that got bumpled to january 20, then the end of january.. then first week of february.. then second week of february.. and finally, end...

I have searched the threads and get some mixed info on running speaker wire near electric lines. Some say dont, others say its ok, and others say make sure they cross at a 90 degree angle.. So.. which is it? Is there a recomended "safe" distance from speaker wire to electric wire? Should...

Hello all, I am about to install a small pc fan in my HT to cool it off a bit. Question on the AC/DC adapter: If the fan is rated at 12volts and 100mA , will an AC/DC adapter that is "rated" at 300mA be ok? or do I need to find one that is 100mA? or is it ok as long as the adapter is...

Hello All, I have searched high and low for a cd player with mp3 playback as well.. the only one I can find is a 5 disc RCA model. I have looked at Denon, Onkyo, JVC, Panasonic, Sony, Yamaha... to no avail.. Any one know of any other company that makes such a device? thanks! Jim

Hello All, Well the equiptment is on its way.. but in the mean time, I am at a loss in placing the surround speakers. Check out my webpage and see the pictures of what I am talking about. Link Removed since the primary listening spot is "the chair" mounting the speakers to also include...

Thank you to all the members of the forum who gave me some great advice.. After a long process of reading and hands on.. I have decided to get the Onkyo 595 and the Polk audio RM 6600. My next question deals with the placement of the Onkyo.. my entertainment center is 17 3/4" inches wide, the...

Hello All, Thanks to those who responed to my last question. I think I have decided on the Polk RM 6000 for a starter speaker package.. I can get them for $380.. so I think thats a good place to start. Anyway.. I was reading the instuction manual and it says NOT to hook up the sub via the pre...

Hello all, I am about to complete my first attempt at a home theater by purchasing a reviever (Onkyo 595 or Denon 1802) and a speaker set 1) Energy Take 5.2 + the Energy S 8.2 subwoofer or 2) The Polk Audio RM6000 or 3) The Harman Kardon HKTS 5. I have listened to both recievers with the...