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  1. Chris Lehner

    Austin Powers: Goldmember - Technical Issues (merged thread)

    Same thing, DV-37.
  2. Chris Lehner

    CD Trading Forum anywhere?

    I've also been looking for a high-quality, audiophile trading ring. Like Japanese HDCD remasters, MoFi, etc. Anyone know of such a thing or interested in starting one? Chris L.
  3. Chris Lehner

    mitsubishi ws-55311 or pioneer 533h5??

    Joe, a lot of us in this forum recently purchased the Pioneer 533HD5. I myself was down to 2 sets, the same 2 you mention, the 55411 or 533(is it 411 or 311, because you say 311 in your header, but 411 in the post?). I opted for the Pioneer based on the following factors: 1) I was concerned...
  4. Chris Lehner

    Elite (DV-37) Question (w/533SD5)

    I'm back, and what a difference a weekend makes. I did some extensive viewing, and fiddling, which is not the same as tweaking. More just that I got familiar with the controls of my TV and DVD player. I discovered something very important too. I've mentioned before that I have an Elite DV-37...
  5. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    I'm back, and what a difference a weekend makes. I did some extensive viewing, and fiddling, which is not the same as tweaking. More just that I got familiar with the controls of my TV and DVD player. I discovered something very important too. I've mentioned before that I have an Elite DV-37...
  6. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    OK guys...point well taken. Now THX sucks. Monster sucks. Wanna trash, what...Krell while we're at it? How about, uh, VPI. So you guys just build your own cables, electronics and turntables and I'll keep throwing my money away. What was I thinking about, not jumping on board the no-name cable bus.
  7. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    Well, I think this is going to be the last post until the weekend is over, because it's supposed to be a shitty weekend here in MD, weatherwise, and what better time to rent a bunch of discs and enjoy my new set. I say enjoy rather than tweak because I really need to get away from it a little...
  8. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    First, let me start by saying I hope I'm not getting on everyone's nerves with all the posts. But you know, new set, lots of questions, lots of observations, lots of excitement. So I don't mean to share everytime I hit the remote, but...lol: Last night I took another whack at AVIA settings...
  9. Chris Lehner

    sd533hd5 dvd mode

    Chris S: My "standalone" player has a setting for the aspect ratio of the set, 4x3 or 16x9, and I assume most do. I'm not sure about the PS2. I'd check your guide (maybe I'll peek through mine real quick and see if I find anything for ya) and see if there is any way to change it. If it is...
  10. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    Guys, it may seem that I've already stated this, but I've finally come to grips with why my settings are a bit off from everyone else's. Let me see if I can explain: The set has 4 video modes, STD, REF THEATER, GAME and USER. In STD mode, all settings are 0 except for Contrast which is maxed...
  11. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    ** Point well taken about the Contrast. I forgot that you should try and live with it as low as is tolerable. I'll try playing with it and Black Level tomorrow night. ** Also a good tip about different modes not being equal at zero. I thought they were simply presets. So, it makes sense to...
  12. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    Brian: Thanks for sharing your settings. I think our Contrast and Black Levels are "similar". Even though you are -25/-9, respectively, and I am +5/-20, since Contrast and Black effect each other so much, I think the fact that I am higher Contast/lower Black to your lower Contrast/higher...
  13. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    Update: The misses and I settled in for her first viewing of the set. We started out with one of her favorites, and something I knew produced a nice picture, Monsters, Inc. I had already warned her that we would watch a few clips and then I'd like her help with the AVIA basic calibrations; I...
  14. Chris Lehner

    SDD533-HD5 Arrived Today (long - set-up)

    Around Noon today, 2 of Gen X's finest finally delivered my set :D . J/K...in all fairness, they were pretty careful with the set. I was surprised and delighted to find the box in almost perfect condition and the set reflected that; not a mark, scratch or dent to be found (had to wipe some of...
  15. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    Well, I had my second delivery snafu today. This time it wasn't so much an error as an act of god. The team that was supposed to deliver my set today had the driver get ill after the first delivery. Therefore, the rest of the load, including my 533, goes back to the warehouse :angry: Of course I...
  16. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    Eek...getting my set tomorrow (Monday) and keeping my fingers and toes crossed. BTW guys, when I post my comments, I think I'm going to put this thread out of its' misery and start a 'SD533-HD5 arrived today' topic, so that others with this set may see we're not still debating the merits of the...
  17. Chris Lehner

    Best Concert DVDs?

    In terms of sound and nice picture quality. How is the new Diana Krall? CDL
  18. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    Due to a delivery mix-up (not on OneCall's part), my set won't be here until Monday :angry: Question for all new, or previous, 533 owners: anyone checked out the Pioneer tweaks section at the other forum? I know they're mostly a Mitsy site, so I'm wondering if the Pioneer area is worth the...
  19. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    BW: Even though it may seem obvious, Mike from OneCall reminded me that the RECEIPT is taped to the top of the box. Be sure and grab it before they haul your box away. My set should be here today (tomorrow at the latest), Chris
  20. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    Bob: Believe it or not, I'm not interested in a flame war or continuing this thread much longer. I simply don't agree with your logic. You contend that because I don't know about XYZ cable, I am ignorant or new to the hobby. My take is very few people outside of these forums, or video...
  21. Chris Lehner

    buying a new TV... best one w/$2500 budget. please help!!

    Joe, I recently went through a similiar decision. If it's any help, I narrowed my selections down to the Mits 55411 and Pioneer SD-533HD5. IMO, both are nice sets in your price range (Pioneer is on sale for $2250 at OneCall and I got quotes as low as $2300 on the Mits). I opted for the Pioneer...
  22. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    Bob, I think you missed my point. I said, I believe you get what you pay for, but not in the case of this cable discussion; that I am inclined to believe that cables are over-priced, or that we pay for a lot of overhead and marketing in the price of the cable. Cables are different from...
  23. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    Nice post Brian! My 533 is supposed to arrive "middle" of this coming week. I'm hoping to have it dialed-in and share the same kind of feedback by the weekend. CDL
  24. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    Well, I'm usually not one to gamble; I'm a big believer in "you get what you pay for" and there are no shortcuts. If the $50 thing, that nobody has ever heard of, was really as good as the $100 thing...how come no one has heard about the $50 thing. However, I have no problem believing most of...
  25. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    OK, I got: - 1 OT question about another board member - 1 correction to my use of the word "boutique" (by the way, I'm not sure I, or all enthusiasts, would agree with your assessment of the word. To me, expensive does not necessarily translate into boutique; esoteric, high-end, what have...
  26. Chris Lehner

    Best Component < $100 (1m)?

    I'm leaning AQ YIQ-1 or BetterCables Silver Serpent, but in searching this forum for some answers, I'm seeing lots of talk about these "boutique" cables (Rhino, Wicked, etc.). Opinions? Thanks, CDL
  27. Chris Lehner

    Enough Room For Dipoles?

    Neil, I'm not sure what you mean by the "nulls". If that is, the center of the dipole, between the 2 firing sides, then, given my seating position is about 2 ft from the back wall and half the ADP-170s 10", I would have about 1'7" to the back wall. When you talk about a ceiling position, do you...
  28. Chris Lehner

    Enough Room For Dipoles?

    I'm planning on adding a pair of ADP-170s to my system. I've read a little about the placement of dipoles, but I'm wondering if my room will be a problem. I can only mount them slightly behind the listening position, but what really concerns me is the distance to the rear wall. I only have a...
  29. Chris Lehner

    55411 or SD-533HD5?

    After I posted, I re-read some of the previous posts and I wanted to share my 2 cents on OneCall's "no-return" policy. First, my sales guy (Mike) was VERY clear about dos and don'ts of accepting the set. He said once the set arrived, before it is brought into the house (btw, now would be a good...
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