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Does anyone have a recommendation for a portable DVD setup? It should high, like up on the back of our headrests, not sit down low on the center console (one kid gets carsick when looking down). Ideally there would be 2 screens; one of each kid. Can I get decent quality short of buying 2...

Here's another idea which worked surprisingly well for me. I tried this as an experiment and couldn't believe the quality of the interconnect. Find a flat computer cable - I used one with 5 wires/runs on it. This was not the tiny round wires, but the flat wires with a white plasticky kind of...

The Belden 89359 is an easy cable to make. The Eichman's are the connector of choice, but you do have to watch your soldiering since they're made of plastic and can melt. Use some heatshrink for strain relief. This is OK if you don't play with your cables. If you plan on swapping cables then go...

6.1 offers several advantages, but you may want to get a reveiver that had Dolby Digital EX (extended, so it can handle a rear center channel). The biggest advantage in my book is obtained in large rooms, where the rear wall is far behind the seating location. If your seat is right up against...

I've heard of several people using up to 4 layers of primer before painting. Then using an automotive paint in several layers with sanding/steel wool inbetween, then a lacquor type of finish for the glossy effect. It's all just a matter of how far you want to go. Enjoy, Bob

J&R Music World is selling closouts on the AR 215PS speakers for $50/pair. I bought 3 pair and use them as fronts, rears, center and back (6.1 receiver). Got a Parts Express 10" sub for $100. Had a DVD/CD player so no cost there. Then picked up a Kenwood 6060 for about $275. All together it...

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Try looking through this audio forum and then tell me 2 channel amps are dead ... actually try telling me tubes are dead ... or vinyl ... or audio lunacy ... Enjoy, Bob

Wait, now I'm confused. If I have the standard set or stereo RCA outs on the DVD feeding into the receiver, which is then decoded into 5.1. Am I getting what I need by doing it this way? Or is there something in the digital signal output that decodes better for 5.1 surround sound and effects on...

Every movie my wife and I watch has a slight pause somewhere in the middle of the film, usually when switching scene numbers. The pause only occurs once in each film, but is consistent and repeatable. It seems to occur at different times and in different section numbers on different movies...

I just got a VR6060 delivered to my home - haven't even seen it yet. As I understand it it's a 6.1 receiver. There is a 6th amplified channel that can be used for the subwoofer or a rear center. What if I want both? My sub is self powered, but I will definitely need bass management. Is there...

I've been piecemealing an inexpensive HT system. I picked up 2 pairs of AR 215PS speakers for the fronts and rears. I've been looking for an AR center and was decided on the 2C, but it seems to have been recently discontinued and unavailable anywhere. This seems to be the case for all of the...

I've been looking at the Kenwood VR-6060 or VR-6070. You can find them between $350-400 on the web. Seems to have more features than the Denon's at the same price point. Haven't pulled the trigger yet though (other bills come first). Enjoy, Bob

Well, the FEDEX claim form has been submitted - the Onkyo receiver was not found by the driver or by the warehouse. So the NEW top contenders seem to be the Kenwood VR6060 or one of the HK x20. I can pick up the Kenwood for about $350 delivered. It doesn't sound like the Kenwood has the...

I've been getting a headache lately with all the reported problems in this price range: Onkyo TXSR500 subwoofer problems & cheap build quality, HK x20's shutting down, ...etc. What to buy? I need: 5.1 (7.1 not necessary) 2 zones 3 or more analogue inputs Less than $500 (less than $400 is...

I just bought a refurbished TX-SR500 from UBID about 2 weeks ago. FEDEX says they left it on my doorstep last Thursday (what's with this delivery without a signature crap ... and I had to pay $32 for shipping too!!!). Anyway, I don't have it and they're doing a trace. Likely stolen. Could be...

I've turned into a self-confessed soldier junkie. I can get a 5' sample length of either of these wires for free. So the cost is only about $5 for the connectors and my time/patience to soldier the tiny, tiny wires - vs about $35 for store bought of the same/less quality. Thanks for your...

I just ordered some Parts Express gold S-Video connectors (091-1216)but I have a question about which wire to use. Belden has 2 wires which look promising: 1808A (which is 2 shielded (90% coverage), 30 ga tinned copper connectors within 1 outer jacket) 7700A (which is 2 shielded (98%...

U-Bid has refurbished Onkyo TSXR500 HT receivers for less than $200. Go there and search on "Onkyo. Enjoy, Bob

I'm building an inexpensive HT set-up in my basement. So far I've picked up four AR 215's from J&R ($50/pair). I've ordered the 10"sub from Parts Express. I will get an AR center once I've got the receiver. As for the receiver ... There are several inexpensive choices floating around U-Bid...