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  1. JulioL

    Need Reciever Advice Quick!!

    I don't know how you feel about refurbished merchandise but you can find the following at refurbdepot.com: Pioneer VSX-D709S: $209.95
  2. JulioL

    Why S Video & Component Cables

    Greetings, I have a JVC XV-D723GD and it's manual states that both component video and s video cables should be connected at the same time to a TV; otherwise, certain features may be unavailable. I'm trying to figure out exactly what features would be unavailable if only a componnent video...
  3. JulioL

    Drilling Into Speakers

    I like the idea of the Blu Tack. Anyone know where I can find it other than the site previously mentioned? I checked my local Home Depot in Los Angeles and they didn't carry it.
  4. JulioL

    Drilling Into Speakers

    I recently got the Energy Take 5 speaker system. I need to set up speaker stands for my two main speakers. I bought these fairly cheap speaker stands from a furniture store here in Los Angeles, Ikea and the instructions indicate that I'll need to drill 4 small holes at the base of the...
  5. JulioL

    Optimal Apt HT Setup?

    A follow-up on this, I've finally received all my equipment but am a bit indecisive about how my final setup should be. I'd like to get this finalized before I start investing money in cables. Here are the three layouts I'm working on (I'd post the pics here but they're pretty large)...
  6. JulioL

    Best universal remote for $200

    Anyone have any suggestions between the MX-500 and the Pronto Neo? They're about $40 apart and I like the style of the Neo as well as the hard buttons it has.
  7. JulioL

    My DVD Storage Solution

    Question: Can PVC pipe be painted somehow? Most of my furniture is black. White PVC would look a bit odd.
  8. JulioL

    DirecTivo Deals Anywhere?

    Anyone have any DirecTivo deals with professional installation? I was going to go on a $29.00 deal but Expert Satellite ended their promotion. In addition, I'm forced to go with a professional installation due to apartment complex policies.
  9. JulioL

    Rat Shak SPL meter on sale

    FYI, Radio Shack in South Pasadena, CA had the sale posted as from 2/28 to 3/31. Most sales people don't even know it's on sale but it should ring up as being on sale. They're not carrying too many in stock so you might want to call ahead.
  10. JulioL

    1st DVD's

    My first DVD was the Nightmare On Elm Street Platinum Collection. It was because of this collection that I ended up buying a DVD player.
  11. JulioL

    Optimal Apt HT Setup?

    Thanks for the compliments. I might try switching the TV/Front Speakers/etc. and the Couch around. I'm a little hesitant because though unmarked on the drawing (took an hour for me to measure and make to scale in Photoshop... I'm anal that way), there are windows on both sides. The side with...
  12. JulioL

    Optimal Apt HT Setup?

    Gretetings, I'm in the process of getting a low end home theater system set up but I'm not sure if I'm utilizing my living space correctly for such a setup. I'm using a Panasonic PT-47WX49 TV with Energy Take 5+1 (On Order) speaker system and a Pioneer VSX-D709S (On Order). I live in an...
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