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  1. Todd_Petersen

    Worth upgrading old B&K AVR507?

    Using my older BK receiver from around 2002 its still a damn powerhouse. I also have the same Speakers from 2002, they are the Polk LSi15s , LSIC and LSiFX for the rears. My sub is a 2002 SVS CS Ultra with Samson1000 amp and also just added a PB3000 for duals.. So as the post states... would...
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    Buying a Denon x4000 or Onkyo 929 need help

    I Have a older B&K AVR507 receiver that ive had since new from 2002. While an amazing receiver I want the new options on the receivers of today,My speakers are the problem, they are the Polk Audio LSi series that are 4ohm, I also use a SVS Ultra sub that has a separate amp.So deciding on one of...
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    Fix my 2yr old DLP or buy a new LCD?

    I have a 2yr old Mitsu WD-57732 1080p DLP TV. For the past 6 months i have had a washed out picture with halos around anything bright. For instance white text on a black background has white halos or glow around the text. A local service place wants 150 to come out and look at it then if...
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    Everything bright has HALO's around it.. need help

    I asked this question once before but really didnt get any solid answers so im back. I have a 2 year old WD-57332 Mitsu 1080p DLP screen. I just replaced the bulb about 4 months ago. I bought the bulb on eBay. The guy had like 4000+ feedback and it was supposed to be a factory bulb...
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    Washed out pic on my DLP... need help

    I have a mitsubishi dlp wd-57332 TV. recently i noticed that the picture is so washed out i dont even like watching it. Everything has slight halos around it. The blacks seem grey because they are being washed out from the whites around them. No matter what i do with the brightness and...
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    Mitsubishi WD-57732 Overheating problem

    With it getting a little hotter here in Charlotte NC my new TV that is only a few months old is overheating. On hotter days and sometimes not so hot, i get a message "TV is to hot will shut down". A few seconds later it turns off. I have to keep and external fan near it blowing in to keep this...
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    Porn Companies to use Blu-Ray (?)

    Another win for Blu-Ray http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/05...rnhd/index.php
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    What is a good Blu-Ray DvD to get?

    So far i have The Wild which looked amazing. I also bought Superman and KoH. I didnt open either of these two yet though. People are saying Superman doesnt look that great so i may return it. Also Kingdom of Heaven i bought for the Lossloss audio but i was just informed i cant take advantage...
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    Lossless Audio Question

    Hey guys, I have had a decent HT for a while now but havent paid much attention to the newer technology. I just bought a new 57in DLP 1080P TV and also a PS3. I just came home with some BD movies - Kingdom of Heaven - Superman Returns and The Wild. I am hearing alot about this...
  10. Todd_Petersen

    Just got My Mitsubishi 732 set 1080p.. questions

    Well as the titles states. The set looks great and i havent messed around with a whole lot of the settings but.... 1. I am sitting way to close for a 57inch TV. I really wish i would have gotten a 50 or 51. I am about 10 feet away and me and my family are getting headaches with it this...
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    Did I make a good 1080p Purchase?

    Hey guys i bought a new 56in 1080p TV from Comp Usa last night. Its normally 2599 and i got it for 1799 for the black friday deal. Is this a good TV for the money or is there a better one in this price range. Its being shipped to the store now so i can return if its not a good set...
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    Will this Amp work for my SVS Ultra

    I had a Samson S1000 Amp that i used with my SVS Ultra but it got hit by a surge. It was 500Watts at 4ohms per side. This model has been discontinued and the newer model is the SX1200. This new model is 450 Watts per side @ 4 Ohms. Would this new amp work just as good to power my single...
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    My SVS Samson S1000 AMP got Zapped :(

    So i had lighting hit 5 feet from my house a couple weeks ago and it nearly wiped all the electronics in the house. Luckily my home theater was plugged into a high end monster box and my equipment was fine, minus my Xbox 360s ethernet card. Well wouldnt you know the one and only thing that wasnt...
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    MX-700 Remote

    I have the B&K AVR 507 and the MX-700 I have the basics programed on the remote but nothing more because the thing confuses me. The instructions dont make much sense to me or i am just to ignorant to pay attention. Does anyone else have this remote and find it easy to setup and use...
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    ILink vs other

    I am going to buy a new DVD player in 2 months or less. I see alot on Ilink or IEEE right? I have a B&K AVR 507 with a IEEE port and want to know if this is the best hookup i can use for my new DVD player i will get? Would this be much better then the standard optical? Sorry if i sound...
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    DVD player for 500 to 800

    I was only thinking of spending 500 for an uprgraded DVD player but now i am curious what i would get if i spent a few bucks more. I was looking at a Denon 2200 or a 2900. IS the 2900 worth the extra bucks? Or perhaps i should be looking for another brand all together? Any suggestions...
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    IS there really a difference

    I have a decent system for my income level, LSi Polks, SVS with Samsom Amp, B&K AVR 507 Receiver, 51 HD Sony. The only thing i have that is cheap is my DVD player, its a cheap Zenith progressive scan. I am interested in spending around 500 or maybe a little more for something nicer. My...
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    SVS Amp Question - Clipping

    I have a CS - Ultra with the samson 1000 watt amp that comes with it. I have just moved a couple times in the last year and i have new speaker arangments. My speaker levels including my subwoofer are all the same and my subwoofer still sits in a corner. I have been watching movies at volumes i...
  19. Todd_Petersen

    SVS Black Box

    I am Selling the newer version of the SVS Black Box. Sub Sonic Filter.. Will sell for 100.00 bucks, sells for 160 to 200 new. email me at [email protected]
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    Couple Stupid Questions

    Hey guys I have some questions that i should know but just want to make sure. I just installed my HT in my new apartment and got digital cable "think im going to go to HD Cable though" ON the back of the cable box it has the cable line to go to the TV and i see the S-Video as well. Should i...
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    Speakers making wierd noise.... HELP

    I just got the new B&K AVR-507 receiver which is awesome " so many things i have no clue yet how to use". Anyway it has worked fine for the last three days and all of a sudden when i put it in sleep mode my RIGHT front speaker makes a wind type sound. When you put your ear up to it, it sounds...
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    B&K 507 question

    I just got a AVR 507 today and i have one question. I am using 4ohm speakers and with my old receiver i had to go into setup and choose between 8 and 4 ohms. I cant see anywhere in the manuel to select the correct ohms. Will it automatically be ok for my speakers?
  23. Todd_Petersen

    B&K AVR 507 Feedback

    Hello all, I am getting the 507 this coming week and was wondering if anyone out there has it and would like to share their feedback. I hear people like the REF50 and want to hopefully hear the same for the 507. I am replacing the ONKY0800.
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    B&k Stuff

    Hey all, i was informed that one of my freinds worked at B&K and can get me a good deal I hope. Anyhow i want to move to separates from my ONKyo 797. Does anyone have a link to the reference 50 model they are coming out with? Is it going to be much better then the 30? What are some good amps...
  25. Todd_Petersen

    Need Help Deciding?

    I have a question that i cant seem to answr myself. Through work right now i can get a great deal on a ONKYO TX-DS989 Version 2 receiver $1760.00. I was also thinking of going with seperates but I can not get any type of deals on a seperate, "i would have to pay full retail" So what would be...
  26. Todd_Petersen

    B&K ST3140 question

    Right now i have a complete set of Polk LSi series speakers being run by a Onkyo 797. I have been told that my speakers really should be driven by separates. I have a friend that can get me a really good deal on B&K products and was thinking about getting 2 of the 3 channel amps "ST3140" and was...
  27. Todd_Petersen

    SVS S1000 Hum

    I just got my SVS ultra, and I have the black box if any of you are familiar. Anyhow I have it all hooked up and it loud and sounds great but i hear a humming noise from the driver and when i turn the gain down on the S1000 "amp" it goes away. Anyone no what my problem could be?
  28. Todd_Petersen

    Zenith DVD

    I work at Circuit City and my boss is going to let me return my Sony DVP-700 DVD player since it is horrible. I have some guys that work in the Video Department that tested out alot of the DVD players and they all said the Zenith DVB216 for 129.00 seemed the best regardless of price. Does anyone...
  29. Todd_Petersen

    SVS Ultra Users

    HAs anyone who has a Ultra series Sub ever bottemed it out? The Driver used in that thing looks beefy as all Hell and looks like it can take some serious pounding.
  30. Todd_Petersen

    SVS question

    I have a 20-39Plus and love it to death, my question is has anyone went from one subwoofer to two subwoofers in the SVS line. HOw much better does 2 sound then one? Im not looking for techical answers like DBs . I just want to know how much better does it sound to the ear?
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