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  1. Tony Craig

    LOTR at Target + bonus stuff

    Target is selling the new release for $14.99 + free ACT II popcorn + 10 free AA Duracell batteries. Best deal I've seen in Huntsville, Alabama.
  2. Tony Craig

    Good Bose

    Listen to them yourself. Two or more people can listen to various speakers and like different ones for different reasons. There's a lot of Bose bashing, but I like mine and they are low end. No doubt there are better speakers and you should listen to as many as you can in an environment close to...
  3. Tony Craig

    Sub cable

    What is your preference in a sub cable? RCA to RCA or RCA to split? What is the advantage to split, if any? Brands? Current placement is only about 4 feet from receiver.
  4. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    It does indicate Dolby Digital via the logo and also DTS when applicable; however, it doesn't do it regularly. I suspect the optical cable? At lunch today, the DTS demo program worked 1 out of 3 tries. I-do not know what else to check when it seems to operate intermitently.
  5. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    Last night I checked the settings on the DVD player as follows: PCM Down Conversion - Set to Yes because it is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable. Dolby Digital - Set to Bitsteam because it is connected to a unit with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. DTS Digital...
  6. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    It's a VSX-D509S. The forum will not allow me to post any pics or I could show the front and back views.
  7. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    THe DVD player doesn't have the magic cluster; however, it does have an optical output. If I'm reading the manual right, Jack Briggs was correct in assuming I did not have the PCM/bitstream setting right. Can I still get 5.1 using an optical cable and setting PCM/Bitstream stuff right? The...
  8. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    The receiver manual says,"A special 5.1 Channel input make s the VSX-D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs." My interpretation is that the DVD player must be capable of putting out a 5.1 signal. The DVD player manuals says,"This unit has a...
  9. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    Pioneer VSX-D509S A/V receiver. "A special 5.1 channel input makes the VSX-D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DCD players with 5.1 channel outputs." Panasonic DVD-CV36 DVD/Video CD/CD player. "To enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound...connect to an amplifier with built in...
  10. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    Worse than you assumed guys. The equipment I have, although logo'd with Dolby Digital and DTS, does not have a demodulator in either component. I bought the wrong stuff and must now buy another dvd player with 5.1 output capability (cheaper than another receiver). Was that a turnip truck?
  11. Tony Craig

    Which forum to ask about 5.1?

    I can't get the 5.1 mode on my receiver to work. Which forum should this be addressed?
  12. Tony Craig

    Adding a powered subwoofer

    Pioneer VSX-D509S 5.1 integrated receiver with 100W/channel front, surround and center channel, Panasonic DVD-CV36 5 disc changer, Toshiba Cinema Series CN32C90 monitor, Bose Acoustimass 6 series II speakers. Room is @10x25 with openings at each corner with floor to 8 ft ceiling brick fireplace...
  13. Tony Craig

    Adding a powered subwoofer

    OK, now that my education has begun...what is the recommended frequency response? Is there a standard? The system is used for music (background, not parties) and movies.
  14. Tony Craig

    Adding a powered subwoofer

    I do have a sub woofer preout; therefore, I'll just leave the Bose system alone and add the PSW thru the receiver. Thanks for your assistance.
  15. Tony Craig

    Adding a powered subwoofer

    I think I want to add a powered sub to my system. I know very little about them. I have a modest HT including a Pioneer digital signal processor and Bose Acoustimass 6 speakers with a passive sub. I found out that Bose does not offer a matching powered sub. I'm looking for suggestions and...
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