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Thanks to everyone for the input. I just found a SONY DHG-HDD500 on clearance sale at a local store. I installed it tonight and am very happy with it so far (the TV Guide is currently loading, so tomorrow I will give it a big test run). Thanks to everyone for the input. I never would have...

Ben - Thanks, but I had already done research on that: http://www.solidsignal.com/HR10-250.asp Per the above website: "(2) Do I have to have an account with DIRECTV to receive "over-the-air" HD broadcasts? Yes. The new HD Tivo DIRECTV DVR will not operate without a valid DIRECTV...

I saw that TIVO series 3 will record HD for OTA braodcasts. Are there any other HD recorder options out there for a guy who gets his HD OTA? I have an antenna in the attic hooked up to a Samsung DTV box for decoding and have been really happy with the picture (and the fact that it is free), but...

Jim - Does the X-box playback kit have a remote "power-off / power-on" functionality? I looked at one in the store and almost bought it, but it looked like the remote can't do that. I have nothing to trade really, but I would be interested in buying if it does. Thanks, Jon

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Charles - I replied to your e-mail...I am in. May 7 works out better for me, but I think I can make either work. Jon

Any bites on selling the home theater this past weekend? Regarding property taxes, you guys have to realize it is not the raw dollars spent on taxes - it is the rate. The high end of our property tax rates are 2.79% - the average residential rate is around 2.35%. Therefore every year you...

Funny - We are just a couple of miles from you (144th & Pacific). I need to be more on the look-out for fellow Omahan's on the HTF. I justed checked out your website and wish I would have know about your cables last year when we did our HT in our basement. I got mine through Blue Jean, but would...

Scott - I think Raj_asaurus was referring to your delivery date sticking in your mind....not referring to your price. At least that is how I read it.

Also, some equipment has a remote IR sensor input (my B&K Ref 50 does), where you can get a IR sensor with a hard wire, place the IR sensor withing viewing distance of your seating area and run the line to the back of your gear. Jon

Bryan - Regarding the TV lights, I use similar lights that Kevin described. I built a false wall with a top that was one foot short of the ceiling and put the halogen lights ups there. That was a huge project, but I am happy with the results. Regarding the room lighting, I had the same...

Wow - what a great price....let's see...Christmas presents for the whole family this year AND next year...or b4+ with the upgraded amp......decisions,decisions...... Good luck selling - someone is going to get a great deal on this. I can't believe you have not had any bites. Just a quick bump...

I'll take the star wars game - ygm. Thanks, Jon

Sheldon - You have a PM - I will take it. I live in Omaha, NE, (3 hours away) but have family in Merriam, KS not too far from you. Drop me an e-mail at gumj(at)highstream(dot)net to discuss if it is still available. Jon

SALE PENDING - Omard, if the sale falls through with Bill, you are next in line. It looks like Alex's sale fell through from earlier this week though and his is back on the market. See here: Other MX-500 for sale Hopefully you will find one and I will keep you posted if my sale falls...

YGPM Back - let me know. Thanks, Jon

MX-500 Home Theater Master Remote Control. Excellent condition - includes manual, box, batteries, misc. papers. I purchased it brand new last Summer. This is the latest firmware version (GS2 buttons) as seen here: http://www.remotecentral.com/mx500/index12.htm Look around this website...

I would have to vote leather also - We went leather in our home theater and I will never look back. Leather warms up fast on cool days and feels great in the summer (no sticking). As long as you stay away from the cheap stuff, I think you will be happy with your product...

Sent you an e-mail. Hope we can talk. Jon

David - If you are looking for a basic HDTV tuner, I can not say enough about the Samsung SIR-T151 (this predates the T165). It is essentially the same as the 165 without the DVI and Firewire outputs (which for display purposes is NOT necessary to view in 1080i or 720p). These outputs were...

MikeWh - Actually, I have found that hue drives it all. If you are trying to cover a light beige with any light red-hue, it will never look like the swatch without the appropriate number of coats. I have found that to be the case whether I am brushing or painting, Home Depot or Shermin...

Just a heads up.....red hughes take MANY coats to look right. I did not use any red in my HT, but my experience elsewhere in the house was red took 8 - 9 coats before it was the true red we imagined. Your deeper red may be easier, but ask at the paint store. If they tell you it is a hard...

I can't help you on the caulk, but as far as insulation, just use good R-12 or R-14 and you should be fine. Our joists were close enough together, we could just cram the insulation in there and it "stuck" - no securing necessary and it has stayed put. I am not familiar with the various styles...

Tab - Send me a PM with your e-mail address. Tonight when I get home, I will send you a calculator that I ran into that helps calculate peaks and nulls at various frequencies based on room size and seating position. This is a tool and definately not an exact science, but at least it will...

Eddie - I have non-glare glass posters on the sides without any problems. However, they are not at the mid-point between my seats and the TV either, which helps a lot. I would say that they are about at the 3/4 mark closer to the seats than the TV. I found that any glare that may be present...

Jeff - We have two stores (Michael's and Hobby Lobby) that sell frame sides. You buy opposing sides of the frame and and put them together on your own (2 sets make an entire frame). Then you get them to cut some glass for you and get the foam backing. Two sets of side frames - $30 Foam...

Well, I have to respectfully disagree with about 90% of what you are saying Dan. I think I know where you are going with it, but there are three elemental /environmental-related factors you are completely ignoring: 1) Room functionality - before my theater was done, the family room upstairs...

After I finish hanging some posters this weekend, the home theater is officially finished. I am anxious to share my experience so that others can learn and comment, but where do I learn about web hosting and how to create a web page? Some of the sites you guys have put together are amazing -...

Just as a follow-up, I received my quote today. I was also able to talk to one of the principals of the company. The MSRP price they have on their opening page of the website link above for the "Gable" set has a few issues: 1) It is priced per seat 2) That is the dealer price. Consumer...

Derek - Looks like an interesting option for those of us looking for HT furniture. You mentioned that you have e-mailed them for pricing - were they reasonable? Their website makes it sound like they only ship via common carrier - any feedback from them on cost for that type of shipping...