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  1. Daniel I

    newbie planning HT. need lots of ideas

    whatever you do, make sure you have a working batlight in your home theater, [Chris Farley voice] that would be awesome![/Chris Farley voice].
  2. Daniel I

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    So far im not too impressed to be honest, I was expecting too much from this unit. The one thing I noticed was better fluid movement during the film. Also no chroma bug is a plus. But I have this terrible yellowish look to the picture. I have calibrated the unit and Sanyo Z1 again using...
  3. Daniel I

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    Scored a Decemeber 2003, so lucky. Will test it with my Sanyo Z1 tonight. Does anybody know if the Z1 Service Menu fix is just going to stretch the image? Thanks Daniel
  4. Daniel I

    Zenith DVB 318 & LG 7832 DVD Player merged thread

    Hey all, Just a couple of questions: 1. what build dates should I avoid for component conversion? Looks like Dec 2003 was that last known good? 2. can you tell the build date from the box? If not does anyone know where I can find one in Toronto with a good build date? (I hope this post...
  5. Daniel I

    Cool names from classic films - need baby name suggestions

    Im thinking Arnold names only! Ben (The Running Man) Dutch (Predator) Conan (duh) Doug (Total Recall) Uncle Bob (T2) Kalidor (Red Sonja) John (Commando) Ivan (Red Heat) Howard (Jingle All the Way) Gordy (Collateral Damage) Jericho (End of Days) or my person fave Julius (Twins)
  6. Daniel I

    Raw Deal DVD Anamorphic?

    Wow anamorphic and DD 5.1. SOLD. "Fast cars, lottsa monee, dis joee's got a good life."
  7. Daniel I

    Raw Deal DVD Anamorphic?

    Inquiring minds need to know! :D Has anyone been able to confirm that this version is anamorphic, or at least better than the orginal horrible horrible transfer? "Don't drink and bake!" - Daniel
  8. Daniel I

    Best way to mount Mini Monitors on wall

    Andrew, I have the B-Tech 77's I believe for my Mini-Monitor's as well. I found that although they clamp down well I still needed one screw at the bottom. You could strap them in as well. ******BTW they can be found locally at Futureshop. **** I originally ordered mine from Crutchfield...
  9. Daniel I

    Aura Bass Shakers

    Anybody using 2 Aura Bass Shaker Pro's to energize a sofa. I am wondering if two Pro's are going to be enough. Also I want to have a dispersed effect with these. I hoping attaching these units to the lower frame instead of the seat bottom will cause that effect. Any suggestions or expereince...
  10. Daniel I

    Aura Bass Shakers

    I am seriously looking to add a pair of bass shakers to my home theater as well. I was looking at a pair of Aura Bass Shaker Pro's in conjunction with a 120 Watt Subwoofer plate amp from Parts Express. It seems like the best combination for energizing a couch. Lol, I like that way that last...
  11. Daniel I

    Video Masking

    I was thinking of building a 2.35:1 shaped screen and using vertical curtains and the zoom lens of my projector for a masking system. Seems like it may be a cheap around the masking system. - Daniel
  12. Daniel I

    Childhood movie milestones

    The first movie I have ever scene in a theater also happens to be my favourite movie of all time (I am 27) And the winner is Empire Strikes Back. The sad part is I am still waiting to watch it at home :[ or am I? Muhahahahaha Anyway, I found the following movies had an effect on me as...
  13. Daniel I

    Please help get Conan The Destroyer Uncut released on dvd R1!

    I would love to see a new cut of this movie for one. It is not the best movie in the world :b but I can never resist anything Arnold. Just make sure it's 5.1 like the R2 version. Oh yeah while we are at it can we get the R2 Conan the Barbarian with 5.1 I must hear Basil's musical score...
  14. Daniel I

    I haven't written one in a while, but a new one from my girflriend

    My Girlfriend is currently holding out on a Rushmore DVD purchase. She really wants the Criterion over the barebones release to match her Royal Tenenbaums release. This is what she told me the other day. "Why doesn't everyone get a Front Projector instead of a Projection TV? It sooo much...
  15. Daniel I

    My 1000ES arrived! Some initial impressions

    Guy! I am drooling right now. Thanks for the PICS!!!! BTW can I have your 1000ES? Just though I would see if you would stick to your word! :wink: Honestly, I cannot wait! - Daniel
  16. Daniel I

    My 1000ES arrived! Some initial impressions

    Any chance of any pics? Pweezzzee Edddieee! I would love to see the back and Remote for this unit. Thanks in advance! :D
  17. Daniel I

    King Conan Dead!

    Wow. This is idiotic. Why would why waste talent like this? No Arnold No Milius NO SALE! OAR = Original Austrian Requested! CROMMM! I will boycott this movie soo hard. I really hope the owners of the properties read this thread and the 11000+ signatures so far. What a crime. :thumbsdown:
  18. Daniel I

    folks with paradigm speakers: what's your HT setup?

    Looks like I need a receiver upgrade. Reciever - Sony DE series 500W
  19. Daniel I

    PW-2200 Subwoofer died :[ any hints

    Man! My Sub died AGAIN! This is the second SUB I have been through. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what could have caused this? My Paradigm PW-2200 has lost all power. Tested it at another outlet and the same thing occured. This happens when the switch is set to always on or...
  20. Daniel I

    Terminator 2 Questions

    Okay, this is gonna end up being a long post and maybe a tad off-topic, but I can't resist. I own and enjoy both Terminator movies. I am big fan of Awnold and his work. I probably use too many "Arnoldisms" at work because of his movies. T1 The Terminator time line and movie worked...
  21. Daniel I

    *** Official 28 DAYS LATER Discussion Thread

    Bill J, The "good" Sargent that gets shot by the "bad" soldiers hints that the island is being used as a containment area. He makes an argument about it while him and Jim are locked up. As for the baseball bat, I believe a lot of british football fans carry baseball bats. :wink: j/k!
  22. Daniel I

    Any specifications on upcoming Kickboxer release 15th of July ?

    Man, I hope this movie finally gets a decent re-release. It's definitley a guilty pleasure! Tong Po in OAR! :D
  23. Daniel I

    Worst movie dialogue ever

    I love and hate this line cause its delivery sooo damn funny. Fast and the Furious - "I need NOS! - "I've seen you drive! You gotta a heavy foot, you will blow yourself to pieces" LOL - Daniel I
  24. Daniel I

    Projector VS TV

    After just selling my 57" Sony RPTV and buying a Sanyo PLV-Z1 and putting $1000 back into my pocket. I cant stop grinning watching my 124" Diagonal screen! :D Daniel Isaac P.S. Dan Isaacs I just had to post when I saw your name!
  25. Daniel I

    FS: Sony 57" HDTV WS 57HW40

    Sony 57" Widescreen Rear Projection TV (model 57HW40) Toronto Canada I've had this item for 4 months now and have finally decided to go the front projector route. It still has 8 months Sony warranty on it. It has just been used for occaisional movie watching. No Burn in here...
  26. Daniel I

    What's your worst A-List Movie Anamorphic transfer?

    I HAVE to agree with the BATMAN transfer! I love this movie but it just looks horrid on my 57" Sony. Watch that after TPM and then lets talk about crappy transfers.
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