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  1. Alex_Hutton

    Picked up Pioneer VSX-9300TX. So is it decent?

    supposed to be exact same receiver as the Pioneer Elite VSX-56TXi but without firewire input
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    Picked up Pioneer VSX-9300TX. So is it decent?

    Picked up a brand new Pioneer VSX-9300TX in box with warranty for $230+shipping (ended up around 255) I'm upgrading from a pretty lackluster Panasonic SA-He75 5.1 receiver Going to be mated with my samsung 1080p DLP I have a PS3 for blue ray and an upscaling 1080p DVD player as well i...
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    matching series/brand. how important is it?

    Right now i'm thinking of getting a new receiver.... I have JBL northridge N38 fronts Polk Audio CS1 center channel JBL northridge e250p 12" powered subwoofer Infinity SL30 bookshelf rears receiver to be either a pioneer or Yamaha how important would it be to get a JBL northridge...
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    HDMI->DVI-I->Component not possible?

    OK so i am confused, I can get the right cables to make this work but then I assume since HDMI is a digital interface this cannot work. My problem is that i have a DVD Player that upconverts its HDMI output to 720p or 1080i whereas on its component outputs it will only do 480p. Now my TV...
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    Yamaha HTR-5850 or 5860?

    well i thought a bit about the newer ones and decided to go for the 5860 or 5960 mainly because of the preouts they offer over the 50 series models. It's only $40 extra to move up to the 5960 over the 860 and that gives me the 1 more component input and 1 more coax audio input as well as xm...
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    Yamaha HTR-5850 or 5860?

    (i know these are 'late' models but i dont need the ipod and xm function on their replacements which is the only difference) I only use 5.1 sound, would it be a smart thing though to get the 7.1 receiver? only cost me an extra $50 but that's still money out of my pocket...... 5850 is 6.1...
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    looking for a new receiver (help me out :) )

    OK so i've had a really basic setup in the past. A panasonic 5.1 receiver with basic functionality and a regular TV Now i'm going to be buying an HDTV ( a used one, i dont have too much money) and i'm looking to use component video cables for my feed into the tv I'm from the world of car...
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    Whats best for gaming/movies LCD,DLP or Plasma

    i dont have much experience but i can say playing fast games on my friend's 50" samsung plasma is irritating. like on guitar hero the slight delay is irritating
  9. Alex_Hutton

    cheap sub? <150

    dayton always a good choice. I am impressed with my JBL northridge series e250p subwoofer i got it for $200 on ebay with full warranty maybe its cheaper now
  10. Alex_Hutton

    Adding Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 to system?

    the JBL sub: 12" driver Nominal (RMS) Output Power 250 Watt Max (RMS) Output Power 550 Watt Response Bandwidth 25 - 150 Hz
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    Adding Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 to system?

    They are older models here are some specs.... CS 3007 Recommended Power Amplifier Range: 30 - 175 watts/channel Frequency Response: 45Hz - 35kHz (+/-3dB) Crossover Frequency(ies): 450Hz, 3kHz Sensitivity: 90dB (2.83 volts/1 meter) Nominal Impedance: compatible with 8 ohm outputs...
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    Adding Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 to system?

    System will be Infinity Crescendo CS 3007 fronts Infinity Sterling Video center channel Infinity SL-30 rears JBL northridge e250p subwoofer Panasonic SA HE-75 receiver I am hoping the crescendos will voicematch up to the other components you think this will work. Also the center...
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    Infinity Sterling center or Infinity Alpha?

    mains are infinity SL-30 bookshelves
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    Infinity Sterling center or Infinity Alpha?

    i have problems picking favorites. I like every flavor. I think if the old one at least sounds decent, I'd rather have the $100+ dollars :)
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    Infinity Sterling center or Infinity Alpha?

    I just picked up an infinity alpha center brand new and i really like it, but I also found a used infinity sterling series center channel. It's obviously an older model but looks very solid, I think the sterling speakers sold for a decent amount? Don't know where they were in infinity's...
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    which budget center channel?

    i bought the infinity alpha. It looks to be a quality speaker and should compliment the setup!
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    which budget center channel?

    Right now i have infinity SL-30 fronts, Harman Kardon HKB4 rears, and a JBL e250p 12" subwoofer. I am looking for an inexpensive front to run off my receiver which is a 100x5 panasonic. Choices are Infinity Entra : $59.99+ship Pinnacle Digital CTR 1000 $90+ship BIC DV62CLRs $99+ship...
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    What cable to use for dolby digital?

    I heard it was fine to use a standard RCA cable which i did and it seems to be correct. I just want to make sure i wont cause any damage using such a cable for this. Thanks -Alex
  19. Alex_Hutton

    Surround subs? Who uses them?

    each of my surrounds has a 6.5" sub and i like it. Dunno though, probably isn't that important
  20. Alex_Hutton

    newbie here, just introducing myself! :P

    Nice to meet you all, My name is Alex, and i'm new to the whole home theatre scene. My setup that i have is as follows Toshiba 27" TV with S video, component, and standard plugs RCA DVD player w/ optical, digital, and component out. RCA Hi-Fi VCR Sony STR-DE475 Dolby...
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