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I just did a check on my set with my new HQV benchmark dvd using my sony upscaling player at 720p. What I found was that all the tests went pretty well except for the 3:2 Film Detail Test (aka "Unflagged 2-3 Pulldown test"). Now when I did the tests using my only 480i source (a ps2), which...

A few years back I remember reading an article posted here about how some sets were not passing a true 1080i test. Sharp sets were among those. Is this still the case? Could this be why Sharp's sets were not top picks in CR in the 32+ range? Or is this ancient history? I know CR isn't the end...

Just got this PS2 for my daughter and I'm addicted to this thing. It's great! It's hooked up to my HT system and I love it. I've already taken over her gameboy advance SP. Thank God for her early bedtime. Here's where I need help: Do I need a separate memory card for each game? I have the first...

I have heard rave review for both- do they compare? Has anyone here heard them both? I've heard the concertos, but not the swans. I liked the concertos, especially the mids to highs- jazz vocals were great. Would you say swans for music and HT but concertos mostly for music? This is the...

Has anyone actually heard both the hk and the pio1014 with the same set of speakers? I'm a HK fan so no need to convince me that HK is better. I'm shopping around for a friend. Features and power are not important. I just want to know if anyone has actually heard them both from the same speakers...

Hi, folks! I'm looking to buy a dvd recorder so that I can back up my old vhs tapes. Now some of these are movies from long ago. My questions are: 1) Is it legal to back up an old movie for personal use. The tapes take up way too much space in a small apartment, so i would love to do this. 2)...

My understanding is that music downloads are not legal unless we pay for them. What's the deal with all these 100% free download sites that claim to be legal file sharing sites?

Here's the deal: The receiver appears to have stopped recognizing the bass signal from the CD player. It's fine when I play a CD in the DVD player, or when I play a tape on the tape deck (remember those?), but I get no bass from the CD player anymore (this is new- it was fine last week). What...

She actually also has a 19" tv but both are basic, basic units. I'm looking at the Sony NS 315 or the Panasonic RV32K for about $100. I don't want to spend more on this gift. I understand that the Toshiba, Pioneer or Panasonic lower-end models are the best- is that right? Remember- I don't want...

Here's the deal: I gave a friend the S&V home tune up disk to set up his system. He says there was bass coming from the left main speaker during the sub level set up. I said, "Yes, when the system compares the level to that speaker." He says, "No, even when the sub level is playing there is bass...

Is the vB pad a notepad? How is it related to the vB code?

I've ordered the stryke test disk- a long time ago! The disk was sent to the wrong address- could have been my typo (I don't think so but could have been). The disk was resent last tuesday- not this tuesday that just passed- and still no disk. :angry: Now I'm a pretty patient man, but if there...

I'm looking for (inexpensive if possible) PS1 game titles for me to play with my 7 year old. I've had this thing for 2 years (given to me by a friend) and never hooked it up- it's a lot of fun, actually. Bear with me guys, I'm 36 years old and sometimes feel I shouldn't be playing these things...

There was an improvement for me when using the SPL meter- of course, it only cost me $40.00 U.S., though. It helps with speaker calibration and I even have a receiver with a built in SPL meter in the remote (HK 225); however, I found the radio shack meter offered a finer tweak. It's fun to...

I'm looking for flat RG6 or flat sub cable- can't find it. Any suggestions? I need to run the cable under a rug unfortunatly.

I'm going to pick up the S&V and Stryke test disks for my sub and need a good meter to tweak my system. I'm I right that the Radio Shack meter is the one of choice for the money ($50.00)? Are there other suggestions? Does anyone know if the built in meter in the HK remote would work as a...

I know there is flat speaker wire- I use it to run wire under the rug, but is there such a thing as flat sub cable for the LFE hook up? One more question: If my receiver's bass management sends the LFE to the sub at 100 Hz (when speakers are set to small) and my main speakers go down to 50Hz...

I know the Sony Sub is good for HT and that it needs to be poly filled (how much by the way?), but will that modification make it good for music? The reviews say it's not the best for music as is.

I can't spend a lot- was thinking of getting a $100 sub for now and later upgrade to an SVS or HSU later on after trying out a sub. This will be my firt sub ever! I have a height limit of 16 inches for the sub, so the SVS is out for now anyway. The $100 sub was just to have something in the...

Where is a good place to get specs or other info. on older speaker models? I've tried eCoustics, audioreview, and a general yahoo search with no luck. Are there other sites to look at? I'm looking for info on 12 year old speakers for example. Also, what do people think about older speakers...

My step dad's old Onkyo (must be 20 years old), has decided to stop seperating the music sources. I mean that when you play the CD player, there are times when he can hear the am radio at very low levels. This is happening also with the tape deck. Any ideas as to why this would happen...

MS12 powered subwoofers. The seller says their from "the Merak line of speakers from one of Canada's leading speaker builders - API (Axiom, Mirage, Michaura, etc)" Any thoughts? Also, what do people think of the JBL PB10?

To those of you who are apartment dwellers: I'm in a 24' X 12' living room space with open sides to a kitchen and hallway (which connects to back bedrooms). I want a sub for Music and HT, but I'm concerned that the neighbors will kill me. Now I don't listen at obscene levels but I do savor the...

What exactly are the 6 channel Direct Inputs for? Are they for a pre-amp and using your unit as an amp? Are they for an external amp to get more power and use your unit as a pre-amp? Or are they for an equalizer or something of that nature?

The frequency response of my current speakers is 52-20,000 Hz. . Right now, I'm looking for a small pair of surrounds that will be fairly close to the listener(s). My question is what frequency range should I look for when searching for the surrounds? Eventually I will get a good sub for the...

I don't hear much about Boston Acoustics any more. Are they still a good company? I've only seen one review that said they tend to be better than other companies in the same price range- such as when comparing the BA's CR65 to the Bose 201's or 301's. I heard Energy speakers are better but the...

I have to decide between the 510 and the 320. I don't really need 7.1, and my current speakers are only rated to 75 watts. I listen more to music and when I do HT it will not be at high, high volume. I can get the 310 and 220 also, but thought the extra watts would be a nice change. Between the...

What do you think of buying remanufactured receivers from the maker?

I am in the process of buying a new receiver- my choices are: Denon 1802, Outlaw Audio 1050, Onkyo TX-SR500 or 600, Harman Kardon AVR225. I was interested in the Marantz 4200 or 5200 but a guy at Uncle Stereo said, "Stay away from Marantz now" He pointed to a wall with Marantz units that all had...