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  1. David Lorenzo

    10" sub good enough for strong 20 hz reproduction?

    There is a 10" on sale from a company and I was thinking about getting it. Would a single 10" be able to get that low with some authority or should I only consider the 12" model. The sub I am looking at is a TC-1000.
  2. David Lorenzo

    What distance should be between ports and speaker/walls?

    I am building a box and I was wondering what the rule was for the distance between the speaker, port, and walls. I am using a 4" port so I remember hearing that there should be 4 inches from the front and back of the port, is that right? Also how much clearance should there be around the...
  3. David Lorenzo

    Can component video handle 720p/1080i?

    Yes. HDTV bandwidth doesn't even come close to maxing out component cables capacity.
  4. David Lorenzo

    which TV for $300-500?

    Toshiba would be my choice without question.
  5. David Lorenzo

    center channel speaker??

    Why don't you take the speaker away and see if the problem persists? If it is the center channel causing the distortion it is defective and should be replaced or repaired.
  6. David Lorenzo

    TV to view 720/30p and 480/24p material

    Ashley, Any HD display will show 480p. I don't understand your question about 24p. You want the display to show it at 24hz? What's the point? If it is shown at 60hz the only thing that happens is the frames get repeated 2 or 3 times. If a digital projector displayed 24p at 24hz there...
  7. David Lorenzo

    What other DLP's compare with the Sharp XV-Z10000U?

    Ken, You might want to check out the new projectors based on the HD2+ chip. They might be over your budget though. The cheapest I think so far is the InFocus 7205 at around 1K.
  8. David Lorenzo

    TV to view 720/30p and 480/24p material

    Ashley, The camera does not output 480 24p or 30p. They are both converted to 480i. The way that software performs 3:2 pulldown on a film based DVD is the exact same thing that must be done to reconstruct the 480i coming from the camera back into 24p or 30p. There's nothing special...
  9. David Lorenzo

    Projector for DVD, HTPC, and Game consoles (6K max)??

    Another LCD PJ to add to your list. Yamaha LPX-500.
  10. David Lorenzo

    Will Rear-Projection be obsolete in 15 years?

    I disagree about FED. Toshiba has stated that their version of FED will be in production by Q1/2004. Samples have already been demonstrated and the process is already relatively cheap for manufacturers. So what that you would need 6.2 million emitters, in a DLP chip you need millions of tiny...
  11. David Lorenzo

    I need input on tv

    You're going to get opinions saying Toshiba is better and you'll get some saying Sony is better. You need to look at them yourself and make the decision on your own. Having said that, I would go with Toshiba. The out-of-the-box picture is superior than Sonys IMO. The grayscale is more...
  12. David Lorenzo

    Will Rear-Projection be obsolete in 15 years?

    DLP RPTVs don't have many of the drawbacks of CRT based RPs. They are light (about the same as an equally sized plasma), have no chance of burn in, are relatively small in size, and will potentially last a very long time (just have to replace the bulb. I see DLP based RPs being very big. Imagine...
  13. David Lorenzo

    Why such poor resolution on HDTVs?

    Texas Instruments has already demo'd next gen DLP chips that have slightly more than 1920x1080 pixels. I'd imagine products arriving sometime next year. The only restriction I can think of with plasmas would be cost and maybe lower yields. Once prices fall more I think some full resolution...
  14. David Lorenzo

    Miracle DVI DVD players for cheap?

    Remember this only applies to digital fixed pixel displays, i.e. DLP, LCD, plasma, etc. You might still benefit from using it with a CRT based display, but not nearly as much. Matthew, Samsung will have one shortly. I'm sure there will be others to follow, but I don't know of any for certain.
  15. David Lorenzo

    Sony or Toshiba 36"

    Dave, The only set that would enhance analog signals would be the Toshiba, but even then it wouldn't be that big of an improvement. It makes the scan lines disappear and that's about it. You would get a huge improvement on anamorphic DVD's and of course you would be able to watch high def...
  16. David Lorenzo

    Direct Views can't do 720p?

    Any modern computer monitor should be able to handle 720p with ease. I have a 4 year old Philips 19" monitor and it can do 1920x1080p with no problem. Not that I ever use it, but it shows you just how "modern" HDTV direct view technology is right now.
  17. David Lorenzo

    Sony or Toshiba 36"

    John's right. Toshiba's greyscale is much better OTB. This is probably important for you since you likely won't get a $200-300 calibration done right?
  18. David Lorenzo

    Direct Views can't do 720p?

    It's true that direct view consumer sets, save computer monitors and monovision sets, can't do 720p natively. I have no idea what he was talking about when he said they would "burn up" though.
  19. David Lorenzo

    A Plasma Owner Demos The Loewe Aconda and Compares....

    Dave, He is comparing a 42" Panny ED plasma. They can be found cheaper than the Aconda.
  20. David Lorenzo

    SVS 20-39+ on E-Bay

    There is no pci+. Only pci and pc+. Chad explained the differences between those.
  21. David Lorenzo

    Angstrom Modular Series

    I saw and heard Angstrom speakers at the last CES show here in Vegas. I listened to 1 Diana Krall song and they did sound good, but I don't listen to Diana Krall and so I was completely unfamiliar with the source material. Their dealer network is almost non existant so it's gonna be hard finding...
  22. David Lorenzo

    Length/trimming of Precision Ports...

    WinISD was wrong by 2 whole Hz? Man that's bad. I can see if it was accurate within +/- .5Hz due to climate changes, but 2 Hz? How can these programs vary so much when calculating port length. They should all be based on the same mathematical formula right?
  23. David Lorenzo

    Best sub for under 1000$

    I'll second Tom's suggestion and go for the Velo CHT-15. I would also suggest the SVS PCi series or PB1, but I don't know if you could get any of them shipped to you for under $1000 Canadian.
  24. David Lorenzo

    Normal to have a bad reaction to "real bass"

    If 20 hz is completely inaudible then it stands to reason that frequencies nearing 20, say between 20 and 25, would be nearing inaudibility. Have you measured those low bass tones with an SPL meter? If not, you should get one from RS and see exactly what you Velo is putting out. It also helps...
  25. David Lorenzo

    New line of finished cabinets at PE

    I prefer the look of the knock ins to a terminal cup. Much more professional IMO. Onix Rockets are another company that uses them.
  26. David Lorenzo

    How to protect speakers from cats, dogs, small children, and other domestic hazards?

    That's usually what replacement parts amount to. Like ordering a car part from the manufacturer. Always way overpriced.
  27. David Lorenzo

    Tumult reviews

    Me too...maybe.
  28. David Lorenzo

    New line of finished cabinets at PE

    That's what I want to know too. It looks like the .38 cu ft cab would be a good match for the AV1 kit. Any one wanna chime in here?
  29. David Lorenzo

    PB2+ pic's are up !

    If I were choosing between the SVS and HSU I would buy both and return the one I didn't like as much. If you are willing to lose some money on shipping, this is the way to go.
  30. David Lorenzo

    DIY kit comparisons and opinions needed

    Is there a trick to getting those links to work?
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