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  1. EricE

    DVD-A or SACD Player

    Also note that at: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...2001-list.html, they do list the Pioneer Elite DV-45A as having the chroma bug, if that's important to you.
  2. EricE

    Best Entry-Level Stereo Tube Amp under $500?

    PSB Image 4ts Sensitivity: Anechoic Chamber 89dB Typical Listening Room 91dB So that means that means... 1 W = 89 db 2 W = 92 db 4 W = 95 db 8 W = 98 db 16 W = 101 db 32 W = 104 db 64 W = 107 db 128 W = 110 db 256 W = ears bleeding heh Is that formula above holding true for...
  3. EricE

    Best Entry-Level Stereo Tube Amp under $500?

    Thanks for the tips, used would definently be an option for me. Can anyone recommend brands and models for me. To start off I'll be driving my PSB Image 4t speakers. But the amp will be used for speakers that I get down the road as a dedicated 2-channel audio system. Oh yeah, I'd like the amp to...
  4. EricE

    Best Entry-Level Stereo Tube Amp under $500?

    I've gotten curious about tube amps lately and was wondering what would my options for an entry level stereo tube amp? I'm thinking about doing a DIY project to make one, but I also wanted to make sure I was aware of the pre-built tube amps out there in my price range to make sure if it was...
  5. EricE

    RCA Analog or S-Video Output to 5 BNC Input?

    Since some projector's also have this type of input, it seems like someone might already know this one. Is connecting a Monitor or projector with 5 BNC input connections to a S-Video or RCA analog video input possible? I've found cables and adapters online that would physically make the...
  6. EricE

    RCA Analog or S-Video Output to 5 BNC Input?

    Since some projector's also have this type of input, it seems like someone might already know this one. Is connecting a Monitor or projector with 5 BNC input connections to a S-Video or RCA analog video input possible? I've found cables and adapters online that would physically make the...
  7. EricE

    What is my weakest link?

    They seem to work just fine, switching between DD and DTS streams my receiver does indicate it and the front panel led switches between the 2 showing it is doing the processing for the bit streams. I have PowerDVD set to output Audio to S/PDIF and my TBSC to Digital Output. Now only reason why I...
  8. EricE

    What is my weakest link?

    Thanks a lot for your input, it does help a lot. I believe my RAM is 100 Mhz, and my motherboard is an Intel 440BX AGPset with an L1 cache of 32 KB SRAM and L2 Cache of 512-KB pipelined write-back SRAM and has a System clock speed of 100 MHz. I'm not sure what all this means, I just copied over...
  9. EricE

    What is my weakest link?

    Below is a list of my HTPC components from the CPU all the way to my speakers, where is my weakest link in this system? (Note: I bought this computer way before I really knew what HT was, let alone serious HT Computers) PC: Dell Dimension XPS T500 on Win 98 SE Pentium 3 500 Mhz 256 MB...
  10. EricE

    Speakers...Can I do better for my money than these?

    Yes, yes it is a wonderful feeling. :) I just keep reading the wonderful review for Axiom, Ascend Acoustics, Swans, and Rockets and wonder if I could do better with one of those brands. Now I have looked at the packages enough at Axiom to figure that if I got the M22ti as my mains I could get a...
  11. EricE

    Speakers...Can I do better for my money than these?

    First off, I finally am in clear with bills and have enough saved up money to make my purchase this week! After all my auditioning, the best deal and the ones I know I could be happy with are PSB Image 4t for music listening. These will also do double duty for my home theater usage, so I'll...
  12. EricE

    Energy Connoisseur-SVS? / Definitive Technology?

    I also agree, yesterday I did extensive listening of the C-1, C-3, C-5, and C-7. Comparing the C-5 and C-7, I would absolutely say that the C-7 sounds better. Not like a huge step or anything, but in my opinion definently worth the upgrade from C-5.
  13. EricE

    Are these speakers too good to be true?

    I've been to Axiom's website tons of times, and I've never seen any of these speakers listed on their site. I've known about Axiom for well over 6 months now, and I've never heard that they make any such budget line. They do however, sell their factory blems at a discounted price right off their...
  14. EricE

    My Speaker Dilema PSB vs Polk (Long)

    I need your help deciding! Alright, I did finally come to a decision on my speakers a month or 2 ago with the PSB 4t (well I actually heard the PSB 3LR but the driver configuration is exactly the same in the 4t (two 5.25" drivers and a 1" Aluminum dome tweeter in a 2 1/2 way design) just that...
  15. EricE

    Great Deal on Polks

    The Great Outdoors in my local area here in Southern California is clearancing out most of their Polk's as well. But I saw this sale 3 months ago, so I wouldn't be in too much of a rush to snatch these up. Go audition other speakers in your price range. I tested out the RTi15s (on sale for...
  16. EricE

    out with the old in with the new? need speakers

    I'd recommend checking out PSB Image series. This is the set I'm going to buy after extensive auditons. I don't know if they're out of your budget but you can get some great deals on B stock "blems". They come with full warranty and I've actually been in this retailer's store so they're legit...
  17. EricE

    Speaker Size

    I totally understand what you're saying Tom with your analogy, but just out of curisoty what is a Street-Hemi with Brembo brakes?
  18. EricE

    How to fix B&W distortion on my Wega (room-imposed physical constaints)

    I was in a dealer today listening to some speakers when I asked him about magnetic shielding. He told me that in general, or at least to his experience, magnetic shielding has hurt the bass performance/response. He didn't provide anymore technical explanation, but I also didn't bother asking...
  19. EricE

    Speaker Size

    Also, the larger the woofer generally the lower it can go. That's why subwoofers are usually between 8"-15", while midrange woofers on the towers and bookshelves are only from 5"-8"max. Another thing to realize is that the bigger the woofer, the more mass it has. Because of that, it will have...
  20. EricE

    Anyone use "B" speaker hookup?

    Just remember that your B speaker hookup is on the same amps as your A speaker hookups. So running both at moderately loud volumes for a while would not be recommended.
  21. EricE

    Are these a good matchup for my receiver?

    Can anyone reply please?
  22. EricE

    Are these a good matchup for my receiver?

    After all my auditioning I've finally come to a decision on the speakers for me. For my fronts I'll be getting the PSB Image 4t: SENSITIVITY (1W (2.83V) @ 1m, IEC-filtered Pink Noise, C-weighted); Anechoic Chamber 89dB; Typical Listening Room 91dB IMPEDANCE Nominal 6 Ohms Minimum 4 Ohms...
  23. EricE

    Klipsch Reference 3 Series, Did I do the right thing?

    What's the return policy of the place you bought it? If you listen to them A LOT within the amount of time you can return them and you find out that you really don't like them, by all means return them. Unless of course they have a huge restocking fee, in which case you might want to sell on...
  24. EricE

    Ascend Acoustics Center Channel Question

    Check out Cheap Home Theater, they've got a review of the Ascends. I think they said that they perferred the CBM-170 for the center channel instead of the HTM-200.
  25. EricE

    NHT SB-2's. Reviews anywhere? Comments?

    I only heard them once in a demo room at a local shop. And while they seemed clearer and more detailed than the Paradigm MiniMonitors I was hearing, they seemed to have an enormous lack of bass. When I say lack, I mean none, as in really lacking for a bookshelf speaker. They were setup pretty...
  26. EricE

    B&W DM303 not magnetically shielded?

    Ryan, how far away from your TV/monitor are you finding that they need to be to not get any interference in the picture? I've got a 17" CRT computer monitor that will in between them, would you happen to also have a computer monitor that you can test how far away they need to be to be safe? I...
  27. EricE

    What would you do? Klipsch RB's or JBL S's

    I vote for JBL. They seem to give a better price/cost ratio than the other brands.
  28. EricE

    Energy Veritas

    Mark, I'm probably going to buy the C-1s fairly soon... do you know if Good Guys is planning on a 4th of July sale?
  29. EricE

    B&W DM303 not magnetically shielded?

    Well I guess I did some more digging and found my answer for myself. They're not magnetic shielding, B&W says that for the smaller spakers like the 601, that you'd only need 20cm or about depending of course to your TV. I guess I better see what adjustments I can do to my configuration to see if...
  30. EricE

    B&W DM303 not magnetically shielded?

    Yes I do have an amp, Denon AVR-1802. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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