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  1. Simon Brooke

    tv in the bathroom

    hi guys, has anybody put a tv in the bathroom, i hadn't given it much though, what tv's can you put in there. the wiring is not an issue. thanks for the help.
  2. Simon Brooke

    disaster movies and new york

    i have been wanting to ask this question for a long time now, why new york? how many people on the forum live in new york have seen movies like "the day after tomorrow" and said that is where i work or live i think off the top of my head i can think of at least 10 movies that have...
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    older jbl models, jbl buffs please help

    hi guys looking for some advice for my brother who is finally moving into the home theater realm. i already have boston acoustics, and my knowledge of jbl is pretty limited. his friend has some older jbl center and surrounds, my brother will be adding a newer pair of bookshelves for the...
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    fridge noise

    hi guys the header says it all, i have an open plan kitchen opening into my living room where my home theater system is, the problem is that the fridge is just too loud. has anybody had this problem? and what have you done about it. thanks
  5. Simon Brooke

    thx surround effect

    i just took a listen to the thx speaker setup on the AOTC DVD. even though i do not have an ex setup, when the test went to set the rear speakers it filled the area behind me with the sound coming from the side surrounds. how can i get this effect without having to go and upgrade to a 7.1...
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    calibration problem

    hi guys i am having a problem calibrating my new speakers, the issue is that my receiver will only allow me to set the surrounds and the center, how can i tell at what level my mains are set to on my radio shack meter. how do you calibrate without being able to set your mains level...
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    how to get zone 1 to south africa

    hi guys, i am dying to get hold of the exodus dvd, the problem is that it is not zone 2 so it is not available in south africa or through amazon in the UK. does anybody know of a site that will ship to south africa. thanks
  8. Simon Brooke

    lost remote for old cd player

    hi guys i just bought an old cd player from a friend, who is going to use his dvd player for his cd, anyway he has lost the remote i doubt i will be able to find a replacement in south africa, what other options do i have has anybody else been in this situation? thanks in advance
  9. Simon Brooke

    a/b speaker power on receiver

    hi guys just a quick question i have my home theater in the living room and another set of speakers connected via the b speaker output to a russound volume control, the problem is that everytime i want to listen to my cd in the bedroom i have to switch on the B speaker button on the amp...
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    how low is low for a sub

    hi, i am thinking about getting a new subwoofer or even making a sonotube, the question i need to know is how low should a decent sub go, my current yamaha can only go as low as 30hz, any advice would be great.
  11. Simon Brooke

    dvd player not reading disc

    hi, can anybody help me with my player, the issue is that two or three of my discs do not work, the discs have been tested in another player,the player keeps on spinning the disc and makes clicking sounds, and then displays the message NO DISC!:frowning: even when the disc does work, it...
  12. Simon Brooke

    what to do with old wharfedale sub

    hi just got a new yamaha sub, the problem is what do i do with my old one, the old sub was a wharfedale which was passive and has to be connected to my amplifier by the mains output how can i carry on using this old one, any suggestions are appreciated
  13. Simon Brooke

    harry potter fullscreen

    hi there, just bought the region 2 dvd of Harry Potter and it is not widescreen but 4:3, I live in South Africa and am wondering if any other region 2 countries have the same ratio, or do they have the widescreen version. I read ron's review for the region 1 disk and it is presented in...
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    good looking center speaker

    hi there, can anybody recommend a good looking center speaker. I am looking to upgrade my center, it has to look good as my fiance will not be happy with an ugly one sitting on top of the tv set. I have not set myself a price for one yet, just looking for recommendations. thanx in advance:)
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    subwoofer placement

    hi, can anybody recommend proper placement for my wharfedale subwoofer At the moment it is placed in between the tv and the mains I moved it closer to the back wall and managed to get louder bass than before. does putting the sub in the corner distort the sound or can it improve the...
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    spikes are they neccessary

    hi, i am new here and I already have my little home theatre up and running, i am keen to find out about spikes and cones and if they are neccessary. i live in cape town in south africa and even though we have a large selection of home theatre brands i can't seem to find spikes. if they are...
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