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I'm just about to buy a Sony SAWM40, which is supposed to be a good BUDGET sub. I know you guys are laughing since yours are all like $800+. But still, about $200 is my budget for now. Is it possible to use that same money to build a sub that performs better than the Sony? If it is possible...

I'm thinking of ordering a Toshiba 42h81 from Onecall.com an authorized dealer. The price is right and the shipping is included. My only worry is that RPTV's are delicate creatures...if I have a problem with it, will I have to ship it back to Onecall or can I take it to a local Toshiba dealer...

I thought it was bad enough trying to decide between the Toshiba 3750/4700 and Panny RP56. I finally decided on the RP56 (which I can't get locally), when I discovered the RP62 at Circuit City for the same price as online ($179)! But...is it at least as good is my question. I know it's new...

I'm still looking into the Panasonic RP56 as my new DVD player, but have been haunted by the idea of it having a flicker bug. How bad is this bug and does it show up often? (Also, in what movies have you noticed it?)

I hear so much about how great certain DVD's sound with the DTS soundtrack. Is this really true? If so, what makes a DTS soundtrack sound better than a DD 5.1 track? Can you hear more detail or what?

I'm going through an intense mental struggle choosing between a few DVD players...one of them has zoom and the other doesn't, but I don't know just how important this feature is. 1. Do you use zoom often? 2. What do you need it for? 3. How do you get by if your player isn't equipped...

I don't have a DVD player yet, so I can't use AVIA. What basic calibrations should I do on my Toshiba 42h81 until I get the player?

Can the vibrations of a subwoofer loosen the guns in a RPTV? I'm considering placing a Sony SAWM40 next to a Toshiba 42h81.

What are some subs that are equal to or greater in performance compared to the Sony SAWM40, but that I may be able to find used or on special for a price that is similar to the SAWM40 (which is about $160)?

I'd been enjoying my new DirectTV system for about a week when I noticed that pure red on the screen resulted in the "jaggies" typical of the chroma bug on DVD players. Has anyone else noticed this on their satellite system? (In case the satellite receiver makes a difference, I'm using a...

I just got the JBL NSP1 speaker set. The box (and many ads) picture the set without the black mesh on the front of the speakers. Is it Ok to remove it? If so, how? Finally, are there any consequences to doing so?

I normally check Bestbuy.com along with a few other of my favorite stores and then look at sites like pricegrabber.com pricescan.com bizrate.com and dealtime.com to find the lowest prices. However, these sites only have access to a limited amount of stores and often I'll read on HTF about a deal...

I'm on the verge of buying a Toshiba 42h81, but recently had some doubts because of the whole burn-in issue with 4:3 programming (I watch a moderate amount of TV, but also maybe a movie every 1 or 2 weeks). I'd like to hear what those of you who use stretch modes to fill a 16:9 screen when...

I just got a DirectTV system and noticed that the dish is hooked to the satellite receiver via an RF cable. Since a system can only be as strong as its weakest link, is it worth it to hook the satellite receiver to my TV via S-video (or invest in a new receiver with component)? Right now my TV...

I'm new to the flexirack arena and have combed through a number of threads on flexirack. One question remains unanswered: Where can I buy the stuff?

I've read much of the available information on surround speaker placement, but everything deals with the ideal room where the TV and couch is parallel with the walls. However, my TV is in the corner of the room and my couches are too. Hence, no couch is directly facing the TV, as shown in the...

I guess this is kind of a stupid question, but it's been bugging me and I can't find the answer anywhere--what does RCA (as in RCA connector) actually stand for?

I was wondering if there arre any DVD players that might be able to play DVD's from Germany and the U.S. If not, is there any way to adjust a DVD player to play other country codes?

I've read so many conflicting views on cabling and so I need some advice. 1. Speaker Wire. Some have stated that you need to buy Monster speaker wire. Others have said to simply buy 12 guage wire from Home Depot. Which is the better choice (or are there other alternatives to consider)...

Because of a huge window in my living room (soon to be quasi-home theater) I can't place my surround speakers the recommended 2-3ft above the listener (as suggested on Dolby's site). Instead, it would be something like 4-6ft above. Do you guys think this would work?

I'm normally not this technically stupid, but I don't understand how the IMG button works to post an image. (I wanted to post a floorplan of my living room for speaker placement suggestions.) Thanks.

I know there's already been plenty of discussion about the SD4700 and RP56, but I still can't seem to decide which is better. I was pretty impressed with the SD4700, but then I heard the RP56 has a newer and better graphics chip and no chroma bug. On the downside, many reviewers on Amazon.com...

I've read several times that one should sit at least three times the distance from the screen as the screen's diagonal distance. Does anyone feel this guideline can be bent? I'm looking into a Toshiba 42H81, but my room only allows me to sit about 80 inches at the most from it. By the above...

I'm in the middle of researching my first surround sound system and was looking to spend $550 at the most. I've considered the Kenwood HTB-504 (if I can find one left). However, is it possible to build a separates system that may be comparable or better for the price range I'm looking for? If...