Search results

  1. Kevin Parker

    Integrated or power Amp?

    I want to improve my 2ch music, I have pioneer 811s and infinity interlude IL10 bookshelves, I was wondering what option would be better in same price range, my range is $200 US for a used amp, can you guys please help me? and any suggestions for used integrated amp in this price range? I was...
  2. Kevin Parker

    Used 2 ch amp in $300 range?

    Hi guys, Right now I have pioneer 811s, and Infinity Interlude front and surround and interlude center. I just want to add a 2 ch amp to see if it improves the sound quality(not loudness) of my 2 ch music, dont care much about HT, any suggestions for $300 max?(used), i was looking at some nad...
  3. Kevin Parker

    Infinity IL25C's Faceplate??

    Anyone knows that where I can buy faceplate for Infinity IL25c center speaker, tried to search could'nt find any. Thanz in advance for your help.
  4. Kevin Parker

    Interlude IL10 ro Alpha 20??

    Hi guys, Here is the situation, I can buy brand new Alpha 20 $50 cheaper than demo IL 10, I heard them both, Like them both, but I couldnt do the A/B comparision cause they are at the different stores. so with the above criteria, which pair you would go with? Thanx in advance for your...
  5. Kevin Parker

    Pioneer 811s and elite 41tx

    Hi guys, I own a pioneer 811s right now, I wuz wondering I will get a better sound and overall performance if I upgrade to elite 41tx, which has same features as 811s. or should I wait for new 41tx replacement model? what you guys think.
  6. Kevin Parker

    Good tracks for checking soundstage and imaging

    Hi guys, Can someone recommend me good recorded tracks to check speakers' soundstage and imaging, I really appreciate your help.
  7. Kevin Parker

    Amp search

    Hi guys, I want to add a 5 ch amp to my home theater to improve sound for both music and theater, The problem is that I know nothing about amps so I need your expert advice. I would like to spend $500 on used gear(cant afford new one) so what are some good brands or models to consider? I came...
  8. Kevin Parker

    Bandwidth For HD signal

    Hi guys, My hdtv has only one component input, and now I am getting HDTV on cable so I wanna use my receiver for component switching my receiver have 28MHZ bandwidth for that purpose, is this bandwidth enuff for HD signal? I know its fine for 480p(DVD) but what about 1080i?(HD signal). or if...
  9. Kevin Parker

    A question for Pioneer 811 owners

    Hi guys, I wuz just wondering how other 811 owners set their bass xover, for me it sounds better if I set it on 200 which makes sound richer and I hear more bass, I tried 100 first but on that setting I Dont hear much bass and sound become little thin. but it could be my sub, it is not good...
  10. Kevin Parker

    Daewoo HDTV Service menu??

    Hi guys, I have Daewoo DSC-30W60N HDTV, Anyone knows how to go into service mode? I will really appreciate if someone help me.
  11. Kevin Parker

    Contrast level on DVD players

    Hi guys, I understand that we should have contrast level by 30% to 40% on TVs which reduces the risk of burn in, but what about contrast level on dvd players? I mean if you turn it all the way up or more than 40% will you risk the burn in? or is it safe to do it? any thoughts?
  12. Kevin Parker

    Best Progressive DVD under $200??

    hi guys, I just bought a 30" 16:9 HDTV and I already have an interlaced dvd player but my tv just accept 1080i or 480p so now I am looking for a progressive scan dvd player, and I dont know much about dvd players, could you guys recommend any dvd player under $200? it would be a great help...
  13. Kevin Parker

    Widescreen Question!! Please help

    Hi guys, I just bought a daewoo 30" 16:9 HDTV, I am little concern about watching DVD on it. When I watch movies on dvd it doesnt fill the whole screen, I have three screen mode on my TV: Normal, Full, and Zoom. In normal mode it gives the 4:3 picture and full mode stretch the picture but I...
  14. Kevin Parker

    A newbie's HDTV Question

    Hi guys, I m a newbie to HDTV and I bought a daewoo 30" HDTV today, and I already have Daewoo DVG-5000N DVD player (interlaced), the problem I am having right now that when I connect my DVD player to TV by component connection picture is not right, I mean, it looks like that TV is not tuned or...
  15. Kevin Parker

    811s question again

    Hi guys, I just bought 811s today and I wuz wondering how you can change the settings for DPLl1? any one knows?
  16. Kevin Parker

    811S question!!

    Hi guys, My living room is 19x19, and my listening position is 10 ft away from the TV, so I wuz wondering if pioneer 811s would be good enuff for the room or room is big for this receiver? any suggestions?
  17. Kevin Parker

    WTB: Small Bookshekves

    Hi, I am looking for small bookshelves, 6" or less woofer size, something like Acoustic research AR215PS, so if you are selling please contact me. My range is $40 -$50.
  18. Kevin Parker

    What's the suitable height for Surround back?

    Hi Guys, I wuz wondering whats the recommended height for surround back speakers, I will be using two, I set surround side speakers 2 feet above ear level. So please if someone help me I would really appreciate it.
  19. Kevin Parker

    Speaker Distortion

    Hi guys, I am looking to buy a AV receiver so right now I have an Aiwa pro-logic shelf system and I am running my infinity IL25C(center), IL10(main), Acoustic research AR215(surround) and a Hitachi sub. The problem is that I am hearing a noticeable distortion on mid to low volumes in dialogs...
  20. Kevin Parker

    A question for 811S owners!!

    Hi guys, I am interested in buying this receiver, so I wuz wondering what speakers other 811s owners using? I have infinity Interlude speakers, anyone using those with 811s? if yes, how the system sounds? I will appreciate if you share our experience with me. Thanx in advance.
  21. Kevin Parker

    Infinity or JBL...

    I am writing this comparison cause I am reading this forum for a while and found that JBLs are highly recommend for the budget 5.1 setup and I just bought infinity IL10 and IL25c center two weeks ago. These recommendations made me little worry bout my infinitys and I was wondering if I made...
  22. Kevin Parker

    Difference between N28 and S26

    Hi guys, I was wondering if there is any big difference between n28 and s26 as far as sound quality goes?
  23. Kevin Parker

    Worst sounding receiver brand??

    We all discuss here that which receiver is better or the best, and we compared lotta receivers and brands for that purpose, This way we help each other to buy best receiver in a certian price range, so I wuz wondering what about worst sounding receiver brand just for entertainment :) I would...
  24. Kevin Parker

    Yamaha's Response is even better than Onkyo :)

    After a week they replied: We are sorry for not responding sooner. Please call our Customer support line directly for answers to your questions. You can reach us Monday through Friday, 8a-4p Pacific Time at 1-800-292-2982. If you feel that your question can be answered by one of our many...
  25. Kevin Parker

    Daewoo Direct HDTV 16:9 ratio

    I checked these Daewoo 16:9 direct HDTV couple of days ago at a local store. They look amazing, The picture quality is just perfect as compare to sony, samsung, panasonic or even to toshiba direct TVs. They are available in 30" and 34" inches. So I wuz wondering if anyone has experience with...
  26. Kevin Parker

    Lets see which one gets moreVotes!! (RX-630, AVR1802, SR600)

    Hi guys, After doing research online for receivers, get all recommendations you guys gave me and went to the stores to check the receivers. I narrowed down my selection to following three: 1. Yamaha HTR5560 2. Denon AVR-1802 3. Onkyo SR600 My final Speaker setup is: Center...
  27. Kevin Parker

    Onkyo SR500 or Yamaha RX-V530

    hi, I am looking for a receiver under $300, I wuz considring Onkyo TX-SR500, cause its a replacement of 494 and it has DP 2, but I just found out today that Yamaha RX-V530 has almost same features, so I wuz wondering, what you guys recommend b/w the two, anyone tried yamaha? if yes How they...
  28. Kevin Parker

    FS: Infinity IL25C

    Brand new Infinity IL25C Center speaker, Only used once to check, I have oroginal box and manual. I am asking $130 + shipping($18 Anywhere in US by UPS) Specifications: GENERAL Recommended Power Amplifier Range: 15 - 150 watts Frequency Response (±3dB): 80Hz - 22kHz...
  29. Kevin Parker

    Best Brand Name

    hi, I wuz wondering whats your fav A/V brand name (not judged by quality but just by their name). This poll just for the name not for how good their products are. My fav is: INFINITY
  30. Kevin Parker

    Importing to canada???

    anyone knows the information about importing stuff to canada on personal level? I meant custom clearance and brokerage.
Top