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  1. Kirk Elliott

    HDTV outside the US

    Thanks Shane. I take it that your response is yes that HD programming can be received with a dish. I have a US address so getting a satellite provider would not be a problem
  2. Kirk Elliott

    HDTV outside the US

    I am curious to know if I can receive HD signals directly via satellite. I live in the Caribbean and am interested in purchasing a large screen RPTV as the price is coming down quite nicely. I would subcribe to satellite TV probably with a big dish offering C-Band, hence the question. Any...
  3. Kirk Elliott

    Help getting great music

    Speakers are: T2's, Dipole surrounds, QSO 626 (center) and New original sub...http://www.vmpsaudio.com/
  4. Kirk Elliott

    Help getting great music

    I recently built a HT with VMPS speakers,(mains, centre and surrounds) Onkyo TX-DS797 receiver and DVCP500 dvd carousel. My sub is powered with an AMC 2100 amp. Movies are excellent...the implosion in Ocean's Eleven is the best! However music leaves much to be desired. I am Caribbean and reggae...
  5. Kirk Elliott

    Help me get great sound

    I recently built a HT with VMPS speakers,(mains, centre and surrounds) Onkyo TX-DS797 receiver and DVCP500 dvd carousel. My sub is powered with an AMC 2100 amp. Movies are excellent...the implosion in Ocean's Eleven is the best! However music leaves much to be desired. I am Caribbean and reggae...
  6. Kirk Elliott

    Large Screen TV for Caribbean HT

    Thanks for the info Neil. I may purchase in Miami as I find Brandsmart had prices that either matched or beat Sound City when I was ther 2 wks ago. I have also considered Crazy Eddie, Sound City and One Call for online shopping. However I am curious to know if HD ready is all I need or should I...
  7. Kirk Elliott

    Large Screen TV for Caribbean HT

    I am planning to get a large sreen TV (minimum size 65") for my Caribbean home. 1) What will give me the best bang for about $5,000.00? 2) If I go with a RPTV should it be just HDTV ready or should I get it with a built in digital tuner?...I have been leaning towards the Mitsubishi...
  8. Kirk Elliott

    Connecting a new system

    Thanks to all for your assistance. I now better understand cables,especially for big TV's...I'm getting Mitsubishi's new WS-65711. Bob, your explanations and links were invaluable. Once again, Many Thankks to all. Cheers, Kirk
  9. Kirk Elliott

    Help buying a Mitsubishi WS-65711 HDTV

    I wish to purchase mitsubishi's new 65" hdtv. Can anyone offer suggestions for a place to purchase from. I have seen it at Crazy Eddy for $4600. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks Kirk
  10. Kirk Elliott

    Connecting a new system

    Will it make a difference in picture quality if I use an audio video cable (which has a video cable as well as L & R audio cables) as a component video cable? While I think the answer is no, as I believe all of the cables have the same transfer properties, I thought I'd ask for someone elses...
  11. Kirk Elliott

    H/k Avr520

    Can anyone say where online I might purchase a H/K AVR520? Many thanks, Kirk
  12. Kirk Elliott

    Buying a toshiba 65HX81 rptv

    Anyone, Where online might I buy a toshiba 65HX81 rptv? Many thanks, Kirk
  13. Kirk Elliott

    Toshiba 65HX81 RPTV

    I plan to buy a Toshiba 65HX81 RPTV and after checking online I am considering mail order from pac-2000.com. Can anyone who has purchased here offer me some comments? I see that a 1 yr warranty has an additional cost, however I would have thought that for such a big ticket item, some warranty...
  14. Kirk Elliott

    Satellite providers for the Caribbeaan

    I am about to install my 1st HT in St. Lucia in the Caribbean and would like to add a satellite dish to my system. Can anyone tell me possible dishes to consider and who can provide me with satellite coverage? As always, Many Thanks
  15. Kirk Elliott

    Help with 1st Time HT/Music Setup

    Thanks Colin. SVS is having a summer sale and the $1,000.00 will get me the 2 subs and a 700W amp!
  16. Kirk Elliott

    Help with 1st Time HT/Music Setup

    1) I have earmarked 7K for my 1st HT/Music setup as follows: 1)Toshiba 65” HDTV…………….$3,000.00 2)SVS CS 25-31 Sub x 2…………$1,000.00 3)Receiver………………………...$1,000.00 4)Main Speakers/Surround…...…...$1,000.00 5)DVD Player….…………………….$500.00 6)Cables,SPL meter etc……...………$500.00 Have I...
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