Fox News is the only channel now that leans toward the conservative side, of course they will have the highest ratings. Look at our buddy Rush Limbaugh, do you think he would get the same ratings if he were a liberal. Conservative shows get ratings, liberal shows dont...plain simple.
I am interested in renting/buying some Criterion films to see what its all about. After reading their website I am still confused. What qualities does a movie need to have to make the Criterion collection? Does it need good cinematics? Great story? Great plot? All of the above? Looking at the...
In his interview he specifically stated that for many of his stunts the producers MADE him use stunt doubles. When he does films here in the U.S. he usually has no say in the matter. With big bucks comes big sacrifice :)
Here is my equipment: Sharp 55RWP4H HDTV Pioneer VSX-811S receiver Aiwa XD-DV370 DVD player (not progressive) Ok here is the situation...Im using component cables for the DVD player with the Pioneer doing component switching. When I play a DVD the picture is two-fold. The picture looks...
I guess what really caught my eye were the choreographed fight scenes (everyone jumping and flying around everywhere). I saw Iron Monkey and loved it. Another movie which is similar is The Duel. So I guess Im looking for more movies like that, although they dont neccessarily have to be...
Yeah its too bad the movie was awful. I went in thinking the movie would be different, kinda like the U.S. Army vs. the Dragons.
Oh well, I'll rent it to demo my set-up anyway :)
Pioneer VSX-811S Receiver $300 (Best Buy) JBL NSP1 5 speaker system $250 (many online places) Audiosource SW 15 Subwoofer $143 (Ubid) 2 bags of polyfill for the sub $5 Total cost: $698 plus any tax and shipping
Armin, how high is your ceiling? I had a similar problem with my back being open to the kitchen. I used Axiom QS2's with Acoustic Research speaker mount/brackets. My ceiling is 8 feet high so the actual speakers are about 7 1/2 feet up, pointed slightly down toward the listening area. Works...
Phil I love your posts. You must have written alot of research papers in college because you bring all out quotes, footnotes, and all other kinds of "evidence". Wheres the thesis? :)
I have a strange problem. Now that I completed my HT system, I tried to move my old Denon receiver, speakers, and Apex DVD player to my bedroom armoire. It has little compartments where my Apex DVD player just fits, however my Denon beast will never fit. Are there any small receivers that are...