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  1. Ben Jordan

    Win a Denon X5200W 9.2 channel Dolby Atmos AVR with a copy of Insurgent on Blu-ray!

    My ideal Atmos setup would be any speakers & subs processed by the Denon X5200! I love my current Denon 4308CI but it's begging to be upgraded! :)
  2. Ben Jordan

    Logitech Introduces Two New Advanced Harmony Universal Remotes

    My Harmony 700 is going on 3 years and it's been great. Lasts a long time between charges, has decent enough power to bounce off walls, and controls everything without any fuss. I don't like that I have to use the computer to make minor changes, but once it's setup, there's nothing really to...
  3. Ben Jordan

    Closed - Win an Axiom Audio Epic Grand Master Home Theater System or $2242 in Credit!

    Username: Ben Jordan # of Posts: 92 Current Speakers: Axiom M50, VP150, QS8, SVS PC13-Ultra Why I Want To Win: upgrade my system & I love Axiom speakers! Bonus entries: Liked HTF on Facebook (X) Uploaded Gallery Images ( ) - Paste link here Complete Profile (X) Guide or How-To ( ) [/list]
  4. Ben Jordan

    NPD: Hulu Plus, Amazon Gaining on Netflix

    A huge reason I don't use Amazon more is that they separate all the TV seasons out, and the interface (at least on the Roku) doesn't make watching as easy as on Netflix. Is the interface on xbox any better?
  5. Ben Jordan

    Why do some discs take forever to load?

    Seriously. I loaded up Ratatouille the other day, and it even gave a huge warning about the disc potentially taking MINUTES to load. Well, I think it took about 3 seconds on my PS3!
  6. Ben Jordan

    Axiom vs. Klipsch

    I'd have to go the other way... I'd take the Axiom's any day over the Klipsch. Even if I was offered either one for free--I *love* the sound of the Axioms.
  7. Ben Jordan

    Weekly Roundup 11/4

    I got the Wal-Mart Finding Nemo DVD + 'free game' for my wife, and she was playing the 'free game' and she couldn't figure out how to continue after a certain point... well turns out this 'free game' is only a demo - not a complete game. Very lame if you ask me. They should have put on it...
  8. Ben Jordan

    Costco Members: Great price on the MX-500 Remote: $99.99

    I got mine from Mike at www.surfremote.com -- he's honest, and offers a great price - also $99. I forgot what shipping was, but it arrived really fast, and it was the latest 'edition'. He's also a huge help in the www.remotecentral.com forums - always willing to offer help, and he knows a lot.
  9. Ben Jordan

    NEW - Digital Video Essentials DVD!!!

    John, Here are the different versions: http://www.videoessentials.com/ve_d_order.htm
  10. Ben Jordan

    NEW - Digital Video Essentials DVD!!!

    I was thoroughly disappointed with this disk. The navigation just makes it horrible.
  11. Ben Jordan

    Forget TRU, Overstock has TTT for 12.37 shipped!!!

    Yes, they took my funds immediatly. :) But I used eBay funds, since eBay offers a money-back guarantee for a small fee. Haven't had to take advantage of that yet, but it's a nice option. I think it was around $1.50 or something extra.
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    Forget TRU, Overstock has TTT for 12.37 shipped!!!

    Even though they have a below average rating (www.resellerratings.com) I went ahead and placed the order for the 4 disc set. Reading the ratings at resellerratings.com it seems they have good ratings for books. DVD's should be similar, hopefully.
  13. Ben Jordan

    What kind of speaker wires do you use ?

    James, I love my knukonceptz cables. Not only do they sound great, but they are beautiful (the twisted pair ones, blue and silver). They are kind of tricky to peel away, but just ask Bill (the guy who runs knukonceptz - very nice guy) and he'll give you pointers. He seems to be available most...
  14. Ben Jordan

    To dipole or not to dipole?

    Rob, Keep in mind those Axiom's are quad-pole, and are known to sound killer in almost any configuration. I've moved mine around, and even propped one up on a box, against the wall, and it still sounded great. I have 3 QS8's for 6.1 surround.
  15. Ben Jordan

    What kind of speaker wires do you use ?

    I use and recommend KnuKonceptz Karma 10 and 12 AWG cable. It's twisted pair. Looks really nice, too.
  16. Ben Jordan

    My SVS 16-46 has FINALLY impressed me!

    But the correction chart for the RS meter shows that it reads less, not more, for those low frequencies. If the meter showed your sub as +5 hot, it was actually a lot hotter than that.
  17. Ben Jordan

    How is this for a 5.1 setup?

    The Onkyo is the 787. Very pleased with it!
  18. Ben Jordan

    How is this for a 5.1 setup?

    I have an Axiom setup + a SVS 22-31PCi sub, and am *extremely* satisfied! Brings huge smiles to my face. They are not bright or harsh at all with my Onkyo receiver in my room. Got most of them through Marc at Audioshop (except for the M50s), and actually got a better deal through him than...
  19. Ben Jordan

    Pioneer DV-45A does not have bass management

    With speakers set to small with my 45A, I get bass from my sub with all my DVD-A's with the 2 channel mix. I don't have any 4.0's to try yet. Also my bass output is not low. Mine has a little round sticker next to the subwoofer output.
  20. Ben Jordan

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: "The Bourne Identity" (with screenshots)

    I just can't wait for the next two in this trilogy! Anyone have any idea when the next installment is supposed to come out?
  21. Ben Jordan

    Setting Up a Pioneer DV-45A

    Small all around here, letting the sub handle the low stuff. Have played with setting the fronts as large, which sounds good also, especially for some material.
  22. Ben Jordan

    DVD-A or SACD Player

    I challenge my 45A's bass management on a daily basis, and it really delivers. Sounds *excellent* ! Stereo or 5.1, the bass always comes out just right. In fact, I was listening to one of the new SACDs I got for Christmas last night... Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue, and it blew me away! I had...
  23. Ben Jordan

    What SVS model(s) do you have and what's your fav movie/music experience with it?

    22-31PCi Hard to pick an absolute favorite... since the SVS really makes the bass shine in every film! Recently watched & enjoyed the bass in: Monsters, Inc. Fight Club Pitch Black Titan A.E. The Iron Giant Have used parts of The Iron Giant to demo with... using SVS's resource of...
  24. Ben Jordan

    DVD-A or SACD Player

    I also suggest the 45A! I am really enjoying mine!
  25. Ben Jordan

    Axiom, yes or no?!?

    I feel the same way, Rory... Except about the Axiom's from Marc! :) Either way, we all agree that Marc's shop is the best place to go!
  26. Ben Jordan

    Setting Up a Pioneer DV-45A

    Not here... mine has been performing flawlessly. I would suggest trading it in for another one - sounds like that one has problems. What discs did this happen with? If I have some of the same ones, I'd be glad to test them out.
  27. Ben Jordan

    DVD player which plays damaged DVDs very well

    I buy a lot of my DVDs and CDs from a local store called Manifest Discs & Tapes (www.manifestdisc.com), which has a lot of used stuff. Amazingly enough, they have very high quality control, and every CD and DVD I've purchased there (dozens) have been scratch free, and look great! Only...
  28. Ben Jordan

    Setting Up a Pioneer DV-45A

    Yup, I also get the analog outs for Redbook CD's, as Kevin has. In fact, I think it sounds better that way than through the digital outs.
  29. Ben Jordan

    Axiom, yes or no?!?

    Just wanted to add my 2¢ on Axiom... I own the M50 mains, VP150 center, and QS8 surrounds (and SVS 22-32PCi sub), and am *extremely* happy with their performance. Every night after work, I come home and spend some relaxing time listening to them with a broad range of material, depending on my...
  30. Ben Jordan

    Why the Pioneer 47A sounds better on Super Audio

    That article is dated 3/02. It is talking about the 47A, not the 47Ai. Also note that the $299 Apex doesn't downconvert. Since the 45A is even newer, and most certainly nicer than the Apex, I doubt the 45A downconverts either.
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