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  1. Jason Brent

    Magnepan 1.6 vs Eminent Technology LFT8a

    I probably won't get too many responses here on this, but I do know that there are some maggie people hear so I thought I'd ask. I recently discovered the maggie 1.6's. Really liked them. I'm trying to go to more of a 2 channel setup from HT, so I've been looking around a bit more, and...
  2. Jason Brent

    Protective Screen on Panny PT47WX-53

    Is there one? If so, how do I remove it? Thanks
  3. Jason Brent

    Bryston vs Rotel

    I know that the pretty much universally accepted notion of these two amplifier makers, is that Bryston is a notch above. However, I'm wondering what subjective opinions are regarding the Rotel 1090 is vs the 4B-ST???? Both can be had for about the same price used. Thanks
  4. Jason Brent

    New Outlaws

    Have you all heard about the new Outlaw products on display at the expo this weekend? 1070 7.1 receiver, 75 wpc, DVI and component switching, analog BM on 6 channel inputs, supposed to be under a grand. And they have a new 7 channel balanced amp. 300 wpc!!! Cool
  5. Jason Brent

    Thinking of selling my 525

    OK, I posted a little while back about the 3805, but I think that is out of my price range. First question....how much is my used HK 525 worth? All original boxes, remotes, manuals, etc. Little over a year old. Second, after reading here a bit, I'm interested in a Pioneer 53/55 TX, or the...
  6. Jason Brent

    Darned UPS!!

    AAARRGGG!! I finally pulled the trigger on SVS. After some USPS delays, it finally went out UPS on Tuesday, scheduled for delivery today. Well.....usually when I get UPS it's here by 2pm. I have to work at 5 pm tonight. Guess what.....no UPS today! (I called to say I'd be a little late...
  7. Jason Brent

    Man.....I REALLY hate to ask

    Sorry guys, I really hate to post yet another one of these threads, but could y'all humor me a little? Going to pull the trigger on an SVS. 20-39 PC+ or PB2-isd. Currently I'm in a small 2 bedroom apt (1000 sq ft) with a small living room. I'm by myself most of the time, and WAF is not a...
  8. Jason Brent

    HK 525 vs Denon 3805

    Upgraditis is setting in again.... Currently have had a 525 for a year. Sound quality wise, what do you all think I would notice between the two? How about the amplifier power with the denon vs the HK? I know that the Denon has more features, but SQ is of major concern, and if this would...
  9. Jason Brent

    SPL references

    I just tried a search for this but couldn't find it. Somewhere I saw a post on SPL comparisons, like 90dB is like this, and 100dB is a like this, etc.... Anybody have that?
  10. Jason Brent

    SPL question

    OK here's some of the rules of thumb as I know it. You need to double your amp power to gain 3 dB, and a 10 dB increase is perceived as twice as loud. Is that right? Now, I've heard another way to get the 3 dB increase is to double your cone size. In other words, 2 12" woofers would put...
  11. Jason Brent

    Panny PT47wx53

    I must admit, I'm having second thoughts on my purchase of this TV. I originally was set to purchase the 42" Mits and stand, but then saw this set at the last minute. In the store it looked just slightly better on the floor and could get it for the same price. Now that it's home, I find...
  12. Jason Brent

    Is this a good deal?

    $4500 for the sharp z9000? A good friend liked the picture at ultimate electronics, but really hasn't checked out other PJ's.
  13. Jason Brent

    Need new cheap TV ($1000 max)

    Well, I sold my 4 year old sony Wega. Took $350 for it. Hope I did OK. Now, in about 2 weeks, I'm moving into a new house. We're renting. My folks helped us look around, since we are 2500 miles away, so I haven't seen it in person yet. But there is a big family room in the basement that...
  14. Jason Brent

    My least expensive upgrade (sort of)

    The other night, while listening to a Chris Botti CD, I realized what one of my least expensive system upgrades was. After this upgrade, I notice much better imaging, soundstaging, depth, extension, "air"....all the things we all want. All it takes is a few beers:b Everything in my system...
  15. Jason Brent

    Anybody know anything about this Ebayer?

    electronicssales3 Has good feedback and has been registered for a while but... He has 2 VSX-49TXi's for $1,100, and a sunfire ultimate for $1,200. This can't be legitimate.....if it sounds too good to be true.....
  16. Jason Brent

    Power management products

    I don't currently have any power management devices, but would like to invest in something. What's the difference between the Monster Cable AVS 2000 and their HTPS 7000? The HTPS has more outlets. Are there other products I should look into?
  17. Jason Brent

    Found a Bose product I actually like

    Not really related to HT, but I thought I'd mention it here since most of us don't really care for Bose too much. I recently purchased their Bose X aviation headset. I must say that out of all the headsets I've used so far in the plane, this is probably the best overall. I think there are...
  18. Jason Brent

    HK 525 shut down today...

    Finally got a chance to sit down and watch LOTR today. Good movie.....long, but good. There was a scene where there was a fairly good transient burst, and the whole receiver shut off. Here are the associated conditions: Paradigm studio 60's, CC, Atlantic Tech 374 surrounds. Everything...
  19. Jason Brent

    Moving.......

    Hello all, I'm pretty new here, and absolutely love this forum. I've just taken a new job in Kona, HI. I will be moving in about 4 weeks. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget to move the whole house, but will be taking some stuff with us (the HT included, obviously!) I was wondering...
  20. Jason Brent

    Where to get DTS titles

    At my local Hollywood Video, most all the DVD's are in DD. I mostly rent, but when I do buy at Walmart, or some other store, they are also almost always in DD. Where do you get the DTS versions??
  21. Jason Brent

    Sub Crossover Settings w/HK

    I think I got it right, but I thought I should ask. I just got a 525 in a week ago. Running paradigm studio 60's, CC, Atlantic Tech 374 rears, and a PW-2200. I've played around with the crossover settings in the HK, and I think I've settled on these settings. 60 cycles for the mains and 80...
  22. Jason Brent

    Power Consumption Question

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum and have a dumb question. I don't pretend to understand power requirements and current capabilities, but from what I've read, the beefier the amp the more power it requires. I'm trying to decide on a new receiver. The ones in the line up are the denon 3803...
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