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Hi Guys, I have a Optoma HD20 that was recently fried by lightning. I want to replace it with something in the sub $1000 range preferably around $600, The problem I've run into is that a lot of the new projectors I found are short throw vs the longer throw of the HD20. I don't want to relocate...

Hi guys, I have been using an Infocus 4805 projector for several years. Last night I turned it on and about a 1/4 of the image was very dim. Between the normal area of the image and the dim area is a slight rainbow. The dim area almost looks like there is something semi transparent blocking the...

First off I want to say Hi. I haven't posted or even lurked here for along time. I got my theater setup several years ago and have been enjoying it. I haven't upgraded to blue ray yet, but I can start to feel the bug biting. Here's my latest situation...I have some old drive in theater speakers...

Hi guys (and gals), I read posts here fairly often, but don't post all that much. I have learned a ton off this site and I wanted to share what I have done with everyone. Let me know what you think. I am mostly finished with my theater. As you can see by the pics, I still need to do some trim...

I am looking for a DVD recorder with a built in OTA HD tuner. Are there any? I am hoping to find one under the $200 mark. Thanks

Hi I was telling my friend about SV Subs last night. I don't think he got the point of how big and how awesome they are. I remembered a thread with pictures of a lot of peoples subs. I think a lot of the pictures were showing off the finishes on the subs. I did searches and looked back a few...

My friend/coworker is putting together a cheap system for his living room. He asked me for suggestions on the speakers. He wants to spend in the $300 range for 5.1 speakers and sub. I think I could convince him to spend a little more (like $50 to $100). He will proabably be powering them with an...

Hi I just bought a Infocus 4805 projector. I am trying to think of ways to mount it to the ceiling. I looked at the brackets on Ebay that are going for $25. They are just a cheap walmart speaker bracket bolted to a plate of alumninum. I can make that myself pretty easy and way cheaper then...

I read somewhere that you can buy Da-lite screen fabric. I have searched the web but I haven't found anywhere that sells it. Anybody know if this is true and where I can get some if it is? Thanks PS Mods...wasn't sure if this post fit in DIY or display devices, please move if needed.

My Infocus 4805 is on the way. I realized today I need a way to plug it in. I would like to install a new duplex outlet in the ceiling, but it will be very difficult to do because of pre-existing finished walls and ceiling. For running my component video cables I was planning on using one of...

I just ordered a projector. Now I am looking for the hardware to get it up and running. I am on a fairly tight budget. I am looking for some cheap, but good (always a tough one) component cables to hook up the projector. I need about 35'. It is possible I could get by with 25' or 30' but I won't...

Hi As you may have read in another post, I sold my TV and I am going to buy a Infocus Screenplay 4805 projector. I am on a tight budget (in the $200 to $250 range). I would like to get a screen instead of using the wall, but I really have no idea what is good and what isn't. It seems like the...

I decided I want to upgrade my standard def Mitsubishi RPTV to a Infocus Screenplay 4805. The TV's model# is VS-60719. I bought it new in November of 2001. I was told it was Mitsubishi's last year/model bigscreen that wasn't a widescreen format. I am trying to sell it for $1000. Is it worth that...

Hi My friend from work has been asking me about home theaters, since I am always talking about my latest upgrade. He wants to start with a cheap system for his upstairs living room. He is looking for something in the $500 dollar range. He wants a DVD player and all (minus the TV). I told him...

I have a Yamaha HTR-5590 reciever. I can't find anything in the manual that tells me where to turn on the night listening or the supression mode. Does this reciever have anything like this? I would like to get the sound at a more even level so I can watch a movie with my baby and not have to...

Hi I wasn't sure where to post this, because I don't really know what the problem is. Please move if it doesn't belong here. My problem... I got my Star Wars DVDs in the mail, so I went to the theater and stuck the New Hope DVD in the player. The DVD started playing normally and had...

Hi I am patiently waiting for my Paradigm speakers to show up. In the meantime I am trying to figure out how to layout my room and where I am going to mount my speakers. I am going to have Paradigm ADP-370s for the surrounds. I will also have a older center speaker I will use for the center...

Hi I have been working a part time job all winter to afford some Paradigms (and a few other things). I decided I had enough money to do some dealing, so I headed down to my local electronics shop. I was after some Monitor 7's, ADP-370's and a CC-370. The price started at $1925, but I got them...

Hi guys! I got a call from my Dad the other day and he has a co-worker who also works in an old movie theater in my home town. The guy said the owner of the theater got new seats and I could buy the old ones for $5 a seat. I have been wanting some actual theater seats to put in rows behind my...

Hi I have been looking at getting some Paradigm speakers. I have a Yamaha 6.1 receiver. I was thinking of using the Dipole speakers (ADP-370) for the side speakers. I was unsure on what to get for the center rear. I would assume it would be best to get matching dipoles. Is this correct? The...

Hi I'm fairly new to HT. I am getting some ideas to set up my rear speakers. My room is approx 28' long x 15' wide. I have the couch located right in the middle of the room (facing one of the small walls). I have a the TV up against the wall with the center speaker directly on top of it. The...

Hi I just got a Yamaha HTR5590 for Christmas from my wife. It is replacing my old Pro-logic Pioneer. I listened to it in the stores before I bought it, but never did a side by side comparison to my old Pioneer until I got it home. I was a little disappointed in the bass output compared to the...

Hi 1. I just talked my wife into letting me upgrade my receiver to the next century. I have been using a Pioneer Dolby Pro-logic receiver, I bought in the 90's. I am looking at getting the Yamaha RX-V1300/HTR-5590. I am hoping the difference is going to blow me away (and my wife). I was...