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  1. Kevin Deacon

    Good tracks for checking soundstage and imaging

    Rebecca Pidgeon: The Raven Supertramp: Crime of the Century Elton John: Madman Across the Water
  2. Kevin Deacon

    My dad bought me a HT from BB, need help with return/exchange advice...

    It sounds like you are basing your decisions on the way equipment looks instead of the way it performs. Listen to the guys here. They know what they are talking about. Dump the Bose and get two ways for the rear. Definately get an SVS as it will kick your A$$. Do a search on SVS and you will...
  3. Kevin Deacon

    Bass Traps again

    Before building something that is questionable, try just buying the packages of fiberglass that are about 3 feet high when stood on end in white plastic. Stack 3 of these in the corners and listen. You will be amazed at the difference in focused bass concerning the soundstage. Jon Risch calls...
  4. Kevin Deacon

    Which screen? Free Infocus screen, DIY blackout or DYI white board from Home Depot?

    I use the white board and painted it with Behr Silver Screen. The colors straight out of the Infocus without calibration are awesome. I will calibrate this weekend.
  5. Kevin Deacon

    Mixing Amps???

    You will be fine if you mix two brands. The extra wattage will give your mains cleaner power at higher volume than the Parasound. BTW, I run a Parasound 2200II(220 watts/channel) for my mains and a Parasound 2003A(220 watts/channel) for my center and rears. These are workhorse amps and allow...
  6. Kevin Deacon

    Need a little help setting up my 4805 with Onkyo 770 & DVD please

    Yor solution is much nicer that what I have. The only switching between sources you will need to do is with the Onkyo receiver. My DVD only has S-video so I have to switch both the receiver and my 4805. Have you had the 4805 long? What an awesome PJ for the price. I've had mine since...
  7. Kevin Deacon

    What size Screen??

    I'm using the Infocus 4805 which is DLP. It's cheap at Costco. I paid 1000.00 with a coupon. It has a great picture and has cult status over at avsforum.com. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forum...?s=&forumid=68 I have a 100" screen and sit back about 16 feet. Works for me. Good luck on...
  8. Kevin Deacon

    What size Screen??

    Hey Gerald, which projector are you going to use?
  9. Kevin Deacon

    What size Screen??

    I believe when it switches to full screen(4:3) the sides get black bars if your PJ and DVD player are in 16:9 aspect ratio, which they should be. The true HD material will be 16:9. When I watch HD, most of the commercials are not 16:9 and the bars appear on the sides.
  10. Kevin Deacon

    Connection to Infocus

    From a purist standpoint, it's best to run all video connections(component is the best in your situation) from the source directly to the PJ (ie. DVD player ---> PJ) This eliminates any loss of signal or noise added by not having multiple connection points. To be able to use the receivers...
  11. Kevin Deacon

    Connection to Infocus

    I have the same PJ. I am running component cables directly from the cable box to the PJ. HD is amazing, although not true HD(only 480). My DVD player doesn't have component so I use the s-video connector. If possible, it's always best to go directly from the player to the PJ without the receiver...
  12. Kevin Deacon

    Boy these Canare 4S11 cables are cheap! Should I pull the trigger?

    You don't even need a heat gun. I turn on a stove burner and rotate the cable over the heat. Works great!!!
  13. Kevin Deacon

    speakers done, how should I finish? [pics]

    If you go through all the work of a high gloss finish and take them to the college house, the first time somebody sets his beer on one and makes a ring you are going to be pissed. Use the textured paint with corners for durability. Especially in a college house. Put some handles on the sides...
  14. Kevin Deacon

    Sub-woofer vs. Infinite Baffle

    I have an IB in my HT room which is 16'x26' with 8.5' ceilings. The thing is unbelievable. I use 2 Dayton DVC 15" IB drivers and the Parts Express 250 watt plate amp. I can get 10hz tones at 95 decibels with only 250 watts, amazing. You can't hear it, but you certainly can feel it. The total...
  15. Kevin Deacon

    what will permanently damage a receiver

    Hook the + and - speaker wires together.
  16. Kevin Deacon

    Projector mount

    Just make sure that the projector can get enough airflow to cool properly. Otherwise, your bulb life may suffer.
  17. Kevin Deacon

    Ceiling Mounted Projector and Ceiling Mounted Infinite Baffle Subwoofer - Dustin B???

    Thomas, Dustin said this: I'm using neoprene washers on the projector mount. We'll see!
  18. Kevin Deacon

    Projector mount

    Go check out the AVSFORUM.COM They have a good DIY area concerning screens, mounts and such. Check out Monkey_man's diy mount as it may give you some ideas. I'm building his idea and it looks great for cheap. http://avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthrea...hreadid=232749
  19. Kevin Deacon

    What in wall speaker wire is everyone running?

    Chris, I point out this issue since some people don't know what their building codes are. I would hate to see someone get burned (pun not intended) by their insurance co because they didn't hire licensed people. I won't take the chance.
  20. Kevin Deacon

    Ceiling Mounted Projector and Ceiling Mounted Infinite Baffle Subwoofer - Dustin B???

    Last night I put my hand on the ceiling during parts of Lord of the Rings and there was much vibration. I don't buy into the theory that when the drivers face each other they cancel out vibration totally. Or does the ceiling vibrate just from the bass energy? My god that's a lot of energy. We'll...
  21. Kevin Deacon

    Ceiling Mounted Projector and Ceiling Mounted Infinite Baffle Subwoofer - Dustin B???

    I should have been more clear. The IB is mounted as close to the center of the room as the trusses would allow. When I hang the projector it will also be close to the center of the room, thereby using one of the same trusses that the IB is mounted between. I will know this weekend if there is a...
  22. Kevin Deacon

    Projector mount

    Just try not to use the Keystone feature as it degrades image quality, but you already knew this:) Good Luck
  23. Kevin Deacon

    What in wall speaker wire is everyone running?

    Better make sure that what you use is up to electrical code. If your house burns down you may have issues with the insurance company. Home Depot sells grey wire specifically for this purpose and it meets code.
  24. Kevin Deacon

    Ceiling Mounted Projector and Ceiling Mounted Infinite Baffle Subwoofer - Dustin B???

    Hi, I recently purchased an InFocus 4805 Projector and as of now it sits on the coffee table. I have an Infinite Baffle subwoofer mounted between the rafters in the ceiling between my main speakers. It consists of two 15" drivers facing each other in a 22"x22"x17" box with a grill covering...
  25. Kevin Deacon

    Subwoofer EQ test cds

    Brian, when I first turned on my newly built IB sub, it sounded like crap. I thought I made a mistake somewhere, but after a quick calibration my fears subsided. Without the BFD it was unlistenable in my room. Now having put base traps (bags of insulation stacked floor to ceiling) in the front...
  26. Kevin Deacon

    Subwoofer EQ test cds

    Uhhhhh, sorry Brian. It's been a while since I messed with this. I guess I need to recreate my test cd with 1/6 octave tones. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
  27. Kevin Deacon

    Subwoofer EQ test cds

    I guess I should have been more clear. I am doing sub work and using the Behringer Feedback Destroyer, which is a 1/3 octave parametric eq. Can't do 1/6 octave. Thank you very much for filling in the blanks on the 1/3 octave steps.
  28. Kevin Deacon

    Subwoofer EQ test cds

    Can someone confirm the 1/3 octave tones from 5hz up to 250hz. Thanks for your help I've got: 5 6.25 8 10 12.5 16 20 25 31.5 40 50 63 Is there one or more in between 63 and 125 125 Is there one or more in between 125 and 250 250
  29. Kevin Deacon

    Glass for Movie Poster or Picture Frame

    Go to Home Depot for the Plexi.
  30. Kevin Deacon

    Glass for Movie Poster or Picture Frame

    Go to Home Depot for the Plexi.
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