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I want to capture my original Star Wars LD and burn them on DVD. I want the dolby pro-logic sound to come with the video capture. What is the best product to hook to the LaserDisc and the computer to achieve this goal. Thanks, Daniel T

For the people who design and make their on crossovers, where do you all buy your components? What are some good internet sites to these components? Any information would be appreciated. Daniel T

I have been waiting for some of the better plunge routers to come on sale and boy did I get a steal. I read a few days back on this site that Lowes was selling the Dewalt DW621 for $135.00. Last night I went to Lowes but all they had left was the floor model:angry: . This morning I went to Home...

I was at lunch today and bose came up in the conversation. The marketing people for bose can just out market any other speaker company bar none. One guy was raving how great bose speakers were and he would buy them in a heart beat over other speakers only if he had the money. He even called...

I have an Infinity BU2 sub that has an 100 watt amp, 12" downfiring sub, and a 4" cardboard port wiht flared end on the side. I want to build a Shiva or Tempest sub but I just purchased a Parasound 855 amp and my wife would kill me. I plan to build the DIY at the end of the year when the new amp...

I need a refresher on calibration. I first calibrated my system at 75db but I have recently added a dedicated amp with more power so I decided to calibrate to 85db as recommended for the AVIA. I first set my receiver volume dial to 70 and set all the speaker levels to 0. I then played the pink...

I have the chance to buy a Parasound HCA-855 from a authorize dealer. The unit I am thinking about purchasing is a demo. The dealer said he can sell it for $470 dollars. He also has a new one in the box that he would sell for $520 dollars. I have seen post that say you can pick this unit up...

I need some advice before I start to calibrate my system. I have an Analog SPL meter and AVIA disk is on its way. I am currently using the H/K AVR55 dolby digital receiver. The volume goes from 0 to 70. The channel adjustments can vary from -15 to 15 for Left, Right, Surrounds, and Sub; and...

I have an Infinity BU2 sub that I have never been happy with. I was thinking about rebuilding the sub to make it a front firing sub instead of a down firing sub. What is the best way to findout the specs on the driver that is in the enclosure? Can anyone respond on the pros and cons on a down...

I picked up my RS SPL Analog meter yesterday for $32 dollars with tax. I live in Birmingham, AL and don't know if this is a local sale but the RS I went to had them 25% off. I just wanted to let everyone know who was thinking about picking one up. I haven't bought the AVIA calabration disk...

I have a question about Progressive Scan. I do not have a HDTV ready Television. I do not plan to purchase one for another two years. So would I be wasting money by buying a progressive scan DVD? If so what would be the best interlaced scan DVD player. I would appreciated any suggestion on...

I have recently purchased Axiom home theater speakers. The speaker set came with the EP125. My existing system before I made the upgrade had an Infinity BU2 sub. The BU2 sub is a downfiring 12" woofer with a port on the side. I always found this sub a little boomy at times. I have not...

My Laserdisc player has finally gone caput, so I need to break down and buy a DVD player. I have looked at both the Panasonic RP56 and the Toshiba 3750 or 4700. After reading many other post I was convinced to go with the Panasonic, but then I read other post that convinced me to go with the...

I own a Harmon Kardon AVR 55. I will upgrade in the future but I just upgraded my speakers to the Axiom M3ti(fronts), VP100(center), QS-4(rears). I have always noticed that you have to turn the volume up quite a bit to get a lot of sound. I have owned other JVCs in the past but they operated...

I have an existing HT system I put together when I was in college. I would like to upgrade the speakers. My system is as follows: 1. Receiver H/K AVR55 2. Fronts L/R Bose 301 Series III 3. Center Infinity Sterling 4. Rears Polk RT25 5. Sub Infinity...