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  1. David W Johnson

    Recommended HDTV for $4500 or less?

    I can't really offer room measurements as of right now because we will most likely be moving by the time I purchase the new set. I'm also not sure about how the viewing area will be arranged. As far as pros and cons go, here's my list of concerns that are overwhelming me at the moment...
  2. David W Johnson

    Recommended HDTV for $4500 or less?

    I am planning on purchasing a HDTV sometime after June 2005 and I will be budgeting approximately $4500 or less. The choices seem a little overwhelming right now. I'd like at least a 50 inch display. Should I go with CRT, DLP, LCD, LCoS, Front Projector, Rear Projector? Brands and models...
  3. David W Johnson

    sugestions needed plz

    I would have to disagree with Merimac Hamwich on this matter. The difference in sound quality will be much more noticeable with a speaker upgrade as opposed to a receiver upgrade. Since you are planning on upgrading both the speakers and the receiver, I would recommend upgrading your speakers...
  4. David W Johnson

    Is there a wife who doesn't turn the volume down?

    When my wife is around, my receiver's volume knob is politely fixed somewhere between 9-o-clock and 10-o-clock. It's a good compromise in volume because I can still hear all of the dialogue and high and low frequencies of the movie soundtrack or music, but it's by no means house-shaking. If it...
  5. David W Johnson

    need 7 speakers (excluding sub) for $500 - any suggestions?

    Paradigm speakers sound sweet with HK receivers. Paradigm Atoms for the front and rear: $180/pair Paradigm CC-70 Center channel: $100/each IMO for 500 bucks, you can't do better.
  6. David W Johnson

    Pioneer VSX-D812 or Onkyo TX-SR501?

    ChadLB, Can you be more specific on the "issues" of the Onkyo 600 series receivers?
  7. David W Johnson

    An audio drop-out question for a friend

    It sounds as if the house's electrical system is less than a 100 amp system. Try using a different surge protector. If that doesn't work, try hooking things up to a voltage stabalizer to ensure that your system is receiving all of the juice it needs, regardless of power fluctuations, such as...
  8. David W Johnson

    my new receiver is on the way!!! (couple ??s)

    Hello, I am a proud owner of a Technics SA-AX7 with the outboard SH-AC500 digital surround decoder. I have had this receiver now for a little over four years. In all of that time, I have never once had any troubles with it. The cool blue lights are still shining bright too. Since you do...
  9. David W Johnson

    Panasonic Tau went pop!

    Steve, I had the same problem happen to mine. Had to take it in to the repair shop to get it fixed. Turned out to be a faulty horizontal hold circuit. The repair cost was pretty cheap. Haven't had any problems since. David
  10. David W Johnson

    Panny Tau 27" Screen Warp?

    The Tau line of direct view televisions are not 100% flat picture tubes. I have a CT27SX11 in my living room and I really enjoy it. I was aware of this focusing issue on the sides of the screen before I bought it. The effect is apparent in most direct-view flat screen televsions of most every...
  11. David W Johnson

    What do you think of these 3 speaker choices, kef, boston, b&w?

    Speakers are the most subjective components of any system. What might sound good to my ears might not sound good to yours. The best thing to do is to try and arrange some type of audition with each of the three models you've mentioned. Listen to each speaker (preferably in your own listening...
  12. David W Johnson

    What song do you use to show off your system to a friend?

    These are awesome show-off discs: Kurt Elling: Live in Chicago (jazz vocalist AWESOME CD!!!) Milhaud: Les Choephores; Roussel: Symphony No. 3 in G minor; Honneger: Rugby; Pacific 231 Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic (classical music with chorus) Dave Grusin's...
  13. David W Johnson

    Terminator 2 Questions

    >>>The only thing I noticed as a discrepancy when watching both films back to back yesterday is that in the first movie, Kyle never says the whole "the future's not set" line the way they say it in T2. If I remember correctly, he never goes into the "there's no fate but what we make" bit...
  14. David W Johnson

    raiders of the Lost Ark..........To be digitally edited!!!!

    >>>>Movies are a reflection of the time and place in which they were created. I'm not interested in seeing what "Raiders" would look like with the benefit of the latest in filmmaking technology; I'm interested in seeing the "Raiders" of 1981, flaws and all. Wouldn't it be awesome if they...
  15. David W Johnson

    raiders of the Lost Ark..........To be digitally edited!!!!

    Indy's whip will be replaced with a walkie talkie and his gun will be replaced with a spongebob doll. Just joking... I welcomed many of the additions to Star Wars Episode IV and thought that they added quite a bit to the film. However, I can't say the same for the additions to Episode V and...
  16. David W Johnson

    TV theme songs -- a lost art

    No one has mentioned the themesong to Dallas, have they? I never watched the show much beyond the themesong, but it ALMOST convinced me to play the french horn. I'm glad I didn't... Hey Travis!
  17. David W Johnson

    Anybody work for Circuit City?

    Luis, Congratulations on your new job. I hope you will find it rewarding and fun. I often browse my local Best Buy and am often frustrated at the apparent lack of knowledge of the sales persons working in the a/v departments there. They always are asking me if I need any help, or have any...
  18. David W Johnson

    Is it a good time to buy a house right now?

    My wife and I just purchased our very first home. We managed to get a 30 year loan with an interest rate of 5.5%.
  19. David W Johnson

    Classical music aficionados - educate me

    Naxos is a terrific "budget" label. An excellent way to expand your classical library!
  20. David W Johnson

    Dvd-a Vs Sacd

    If you are on a budget and can't afford the Universal players, go with an SACD/DVD-Video player. You can still play DVD-Audio discs on the player, but it will be the Dolby-Digital audio track that you will hear (which is still an improvement in most cases over CD-Audio).
  21. David W Johnson

    Classical music aficionados - educate me

    Holst: The Planets Suite Currently, my favorite rendition of this piece is on the Chandos label with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Gibson. CHAN 7082. Also worthy of note, is the Complete Tone Poems of Jean Sibelius, also performed by the Scottish National...
  22. David W Johnson

    Rack or Cabinet? - Help me decide!

    The main things I look for in purchasing a rack or cabinet are: 1) Is the rack/cabinet sturdy enough to hold your gear? Does it wobble at all? Are the shelves made of a material that won't warp over time? 2) Does the rack or cabinet have a cable management system to hide cables? 3) Are the...
  23. David W Johnson

    tweaking...where to begin.

    The Harmon Kardon automatic calibration feature is pretty darn good. It's one of those more exotic features in electronics that does what it's advertised to do. However, your subwoofer levels might be a bit high if you rely completely on the Harmon Kardon calibration feature, but for the most...
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