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Well guys I finally took the plunge to go widescreen..I know I am a little late in the game, but my Hitachi 53SDX was doing a decent job at playing DVD's and HDTV signal...but she was getting a little dated with the LB 4:3 and all. Over the holiday weekend, I was at "FRY's" and found a brand...

Hello- My Co-worker wants me to build him a Subwoofer based on the Tempest and he sent me the following picture of his Entertainment Center. He would like to utilize the empty space under the TV and use it as a sub enclosure. SEE PIC! Will this configuration damage the TV in...

Hello All- I am having a house built that will have a dedicated "Media Room"..I want this to be my HT room...It's roughly 18 X 14 (I can enlarge it if needed). Should I have them Pre-Wire (Video, 7.1 Audio Set-up, Projector wiring, etc etc) everything?? Should I have them install extra...

I bought this from onecall 2 months or so ago at their clearance price but I paid about $90.00 for shipping. It is still in the box and I only removed the onecall packaging but NOT the Manuf, packaging. I will sell it for $265.00 if you come and pick it up or $275.00 and I will deliver...

I finally hooked up the Purple Dongle with component cables to the back of my HDTV and the picture looks awesome while booting up, BUT as soon as windows XP starts, the picture just gets all shaky..cant even click on Exit or Shut Down. What gives? System Config: AMD Athlon 2500 ATI...

This is for my HTPC, I was just wondering if you have any spare Component Video Cable you wanna get rid of..DIY or Brand name.. Needs to be at least 6 Feet long. Reply here on what you have. Thanks

Well here is my Gaming PC that I built and want to give it double duty as an HTPC. What all do I need, besides/ speakers, amps tv..ec to get this going. My System is as follows: RADEON 9600XT 128Mb DVD+RW 4X RICOH AMD 2500/333 ATHLON XP BARTON - OCed to 3200 NFORCE2 A7N8X-E DELUXE...

I want to get a new Pre/pro or Receiver that is comparable to my DA5ES Sony. I am using a separate amp (Parasound 855a) so i dont really care for amplification power. I want something that has the auto calibration and video switching capabilities. What Pioneer Elite XXti/tx etc is my Sony...

Hello- I have a Sony STR-DA5ES that I use as a pre-pro for my main HT. I was thinking of moving this to the Bedroom and getting a prepro for the main HT. Are there any reasonably priced Pre-pro out there that can do what my DA5ES does? It will be only for 5.1 duties as my amp is only 5...

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Hello- Been a long time since I've been here:b :frowning: Im planning on a system for the kids "Play" room and all I need is DD and DTS with a 5.1 set-up. The CD player will be their PS2 (play station 2). Should I just go HTIB? or can I get a decent system with a !500.00 budget...

I need to put a system for the kids "Play" room. The unit will be powered by a Play Station 2 and I will also need speakers with sub preferably.. I have about $500.00 fror this project.. Thing I have to trade are Car Audio amps.. Kicker ZR360 (used) 2 PG Ti600.2 Titanium series...

I want to know what I can use to make some RCA's for my CAR..yes I said Car..:D . Will the Belden work? or Canare? Im going to be soldering these as well. Thanks Angelo

Well, Lately I've been busy with car audio vs my HT.. My HT is still going strong and sounds excellent! But these days, its all been Car Audio. Nice, Now I can hang out here too. Thanks Angelo

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Well, After 6 MONTHS!!! thats right 6 MONTHS!! of NO HT because my Builders took Longer than expected, I finally got the HT System BACK in working order (Before I even got Gas, Water and Phone Lines hooked up...lol) and MAN..I really MISSED the Tempest SONOSUB Pounding the walls!! What a GREAT...

Hello all- Less than A year Old for the speakers. Im helping my friend sell his set-up to make room for his new Rockets 750's set-up. Mains - CSW Tower II Center - CSW CenterStage Center Channel Surrounds - CSW Surround II 5.1 (white) Receiver - HK AVR210 Everything $500 + (buyer...

TiK Series I heard these speakers at the outlet over the weeken and these things a absolutely FANTASTIC..even the bookshelves sounded incredible!.. I wonder why they don't really say anything about it here at the Forums?! Maybe Phil can chime in here and give us some feedback! Phil?..Are...

Hello to ALL- This IB Sub topics are really Interesting and I am definitely interested in building one for my "NEW" Home. I was wondering if you could give me some input as far as placement of the drivers. HERE IS A LINK to the floorplan on my new house and I was thinking of using the wall...

I LOVE mine Model Number HCA-855A Power Out-put 85 X 5 @ 8 Ohms Aquired Date June 24 2002 Rating :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: Angelo Thanks

Hi All- I just got my amp hooked up last night and I want to get the 12V trigger to work with my Sony STR-DA5ES. I purchased a mini-phone jack 1/8" Phone Plug from RS with the bare wire at the ends. Which of the wires are positive/negative? The inner jacket I assumed is the Positive wire. Am...

Is 14 guage/4 conductor from parts express good enough for bi-wiring? It will need to run at least 20-30 feet each side. Thanks Angelo

I need some inputs on what Interconnects type(Analog/Digital) I need. I just bought a parasound 855 amp and I will be hooking it up to my Sony 5ES. Do I need anything EXTRAVAGANT? or will the RS be good enough. Thanks Angelo

Sorry for the ignorance but what does this mean? My Sony 5ES has 4-5 Optical Inputs and I wanted to know how to Re-Assign these inputs. What I have connected to it now is. DVD Player and XboX and LD Player. Could I use this Feature? Thanks Angelo

Hello All- I am starting to test the waters of the Separates World and I just ordered my FIRST EVER 5 Channel Power Amp (Parasound 855). I will be mating this with my Sony DA5ES!:) Can I get some Advice as far as what I am required to do. 1. Wiring? 2. Cables? 3. Power Supply? 4...

I have an Xbox with 2 games (Spiderman and OddWorld:Munchs) that I would like to trade for a 5 Channel Amp + some cash. Please let me know if there are interests. Reply or Email me with your offers. The Xbox is in Excellent Condition, it has the HI DEFINITION pack and it works PERFECTLY...

I just upgraded to Direct TV and I will not need the DishNetwork Dish and the Receiver (the base model Receiver NOT HDTV Compatible). I don't know what the going price is for these so I will take offers. Email me or reply. Thanks Angelo

hello- I've had my DA5ES for about 2 Months now and quite frankly, it's been Excellent! I have noticed something new (A concern really). When I am watching a DTS DVD or Even DD It works Great, but when I switch to TV Viewing and Switch BACK to DVD it makes this HORRIBLE Screeching/Ticking...

Hello all- I have a Hitachi 53SDX01B (not widescreen) that i bought 2 years ago and I noticed that whenver i watch a DVD (Wide Screen with the black bars) I can see a slight hint of a pulsating glowing reddish/dark brown eminating from the screen (this is the best way i can describe it). Its...

Hello- Im UPGRADING AGAIN!!! Man this is PURE SICKNESS and it HAS to stop! I wanted to get some choices for my given budget (500) to get a 5 channel amp to mate with my Sony 5ES. I've considered the Parasound 855 but im concerned about the Wattage (85 X 5). I've also considered the...