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  1. VincentY

    infrared receptor needed to allow tv and other components to receive commands

    infrared receptor needed to allow tv and other components to receive commands my center channel speaker covers up the infrared receptor on my tv and dvd. i am looking for the best and simplest plug in device to allow my remote control's (home theater master 700) commands so i don't have to...
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    center channel speaker stand

    i need a very low center channel speaker stand, preferably slightly tilted up. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.
  3. VincentY

    JM Lab Utopia Line Speakers anyone? Revel B15 sub?

    Hello, does anyone own or know well the JM Lab / Focal Utopia line speakers? especially the Mezzo Utopia (now the Alto)? does anyone know much about the Revel B15 sub? will the B15 work well with the Mezzo Utopias? thanks!
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    THX sub vs. non THX sub, pros & cons

    I was told that if I were to use a non-THX sub that whenever I decrease the volume below reference (0 db), which is quite possibly quite often, that the only way to adjust the output of the subwoofer is to use the sub's volume knob on the sub itself, as oppose to using a THX sub, in which case...
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    THX sub vs. non THX sub, pros & cons

    I was told that if I were to use a non-THX sub that whenever I decrease the volume below reference (0 db), which is quite possibly quite often, that the only way to adjust the output of the subwoofer is to use the sub's volume knob on the sub itself, as oppose to using a THX sub, in which case...
  6. VincentY

    THX sub vs. non THX sub, pros & cons

    I was told that if I were to use a non-THX sub that whenever I decrease the volume below reference (0 db), which is quite possibly quite often, that the only way to adjust the output of the subwoofer is to use the sub's volume knob on the sub itself, as oppose to using a THX sub, in which case...
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    Brand new B&K 507. Doesn't turn on via remote while on Sleep mode. Anyone else?

    Hi, i got my B&K 507 this past Monday and set it up late Monday without incident. Used it a little Tuesday. Now, late Wednesday night, just turned it on for the first time today, using the remote to try to turn on the 507 from the usual "sleep" mode, it won't turn on. even pushing the sleep...
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    recommendation for a very good indoor, urban FM antenna?

    i'm getting my B&K 507 today and, being in nyc, need a very good FM antenna for indoor urban use. should i just get one of those Terk things or are there some that are much better? thanks!
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    the best urban FM indoor antenna recommendation?

    i'm getting my B&K 507 today and, being in nyc, need a very good FM antenna for indoor urban use. should i just get one of those Terk things or are there some that are much better? thanks!
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    selling mx700 remote because i'm getting B&K 505 receiver with its own mx700

    i bought an mx700 several months ago, and, right after i bought it, bought a new large tv and never used it again since i'm waiting for my B&K 505 receiver, which comes with its own mx700 as its standard remote. while i've encountered delay after delay for my B&K 505 receiver, i didn't want...
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    want the best Avalon dvd (heard that the orig version is Polish) by the Japanese anim

    would like to know where to get the best Avalon dvd, the Polish language film by the japanese anime director. tried to find it. don't know which version is the best. i was told it is one of the most beautiful dvds they've ever seen! many thanks. my direct email is: [email protected]
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    like to get a region free dvd player, newbie here, please help!

    hi, i'm a long time 2 ch audiophile finally putting together my first home theater system (it took soooo long). i purchased: sony 60xbr800, have already a 1-yr old sony 700P dvd player, tivo, time warner 3100HD high def cable box, B&K 505, Rockets speakers, and various power conditioning...
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    what are the "essential" Chinese movies (e.g. To Live, Raise the Red Lantern, etc.)

    i'm in the process of buying/collecting some of the greatest chinese movies, so far, i've selected: To Live (also known as Lifetimes), and Farewell My Concubine. I would like to see what other films are "essential". many thanks. my direct email is: [email protected]
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    differences between Region 1 and Region 0. Pros/cons? Pitfalls? Benefits?

    I’m a longtime 2 ch audiophile putting together my first HT system. May i ask the differences between region 1 and region 0 dvds? I’m trying to get some dvds that are released in Hong Kong, and they are region 0 , I’m worried. I have a regular sony 700P progressive dvd player, bought...
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    what are the differences between Region 0 dvds and regular, US purchased dvds?

    i'm an HT newbie and am wondering what the differences are, the pros and cons of the Region 0 dvds sold by some asian dvd companies, versus the standard, US purchased dvds. i'm looking for the Hong Kong version of Farewell My Concubine, and the movie: "To Live", also known as "Lifetime". they...
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    Zhang yi mou's "to live" (also known as: "Huozhe" or "Life Times"

    i'd like to purchase the best quality version of Zhang yi mou's "to live" (it also has different names like: "Huozhe", or "Life Times"). in the US, i cannot find any retailer online that has it on dvd, only on vhs. on various other sites like ebay, i can find it but from foreign online...
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    Need very low Center Ch speaker stand for Rocket 200 for 60xbr800, preferably tilted

    Need very low Center Ch speaker stand for Rocket 200 for 60xbr800, preferably tilted i have the sony 60xbr800 with the sony SU-GW1 stand that is made for this tv. the stand is very low. i'm getting the Rocket 200 (the larger of the two Rocket center channels) which has a height of around...
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    new 60xbr800. at turn on, don't know how to "turn off" the auto programming

    new 60xbr800. at turn on, don't know how to "turn off" the auto programming just got my 60xbr800 yesterday. every time i turn the tv on, it asks me to "auto program" the coax input. in my case, nothing is connected to the coax. all my sources are connected via either composite, S-video, or...
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    Just got my 60xbr800 yesterday. it's fine! don't see what all the fuss re: pic qual

    just got my 60xbr800 yesterday. the pic quality is acceptable in SD (garbage in garbage out, what can one expect?), and fine to very good in HD. i just don't see what all the fuss is with all the people saying that this is a horrible tv etc. it doesn't have the best black levels, but it is...
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    outlet tester from radio shack. what is the use? how important?

    i've been told by many that i should get one of those inexpensive outlet testers from radio shack, around $10-$15, and test all my outlets for proper wiring around my apartment (i live in Manhattan in an apartment). does anyone know what the purposes are? all the outlets seem to work. what...
  21. VincentY

    Total Newbie Here. Bee Gees One Night Only has 2 versions: Dolby 5.1 OR DTS/Dol 5.1

    i'm a total HT newbie, though i've been a longtime 2 ch audiophile. i'm getting my first HT system during the next week or two, so i'm getting some "software" in anticipation. i saw 2 versions of the Bee Gees One Night Only dvds at dvdplanet. Version 1: dolby 5.1 ONLY Version 2: it says...
  22. VincentY

    3100HD time warner box in NYC, use S-Video or Composite in addition to Component?

    3100HD time warner box in NYC, use S-Video or Composite in addition to Component? I'm in nyc using a 3100HD time warner high definition cable box. i need to use component cables for High Definition programs PLUS EITHER: S-video or composite for non-HD programs/stations, otherwise, viewing...
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