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    Is this a good idea?

    I currently have Bose 301 series IV as my front and a Sony speaker as my center. The Sony was from a real bad HTiB system. I will be upgrading in about two year (money issues). Would it be a wise idea to buy a Bose center speaker? Or should I stick with my Sony center. This is the Bose i'm...
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    Sound test using THX optimizer.

    I ran the THX optimizer that come in the dvd's (Signs. I seem to have a problem when it cycled through the sound test. The sound worked ok while it cycled through the front but it never reached the back speakers. When i use the sound test on my receiver it worked fine. What could be wrong?
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    Questions for Onkyo 601 owners.

    I would like to ask the owners of an Onkyo 601 a few questions. What speakers do you have paired with this receiver? What surround sound mode do you haveit on? What volume level do you have it on? Thanks in advance for your help guys.
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    FS Tivo 80hr series 2

    I have a series 2 Tivo 80hr recoring time. In very good condition. Still have original box. Selling for $170.00 plus shipping
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    TV recommendation for XBOX

    I'm looking to buy a new tv. I want one that is HD and no risk of burn in. I would like to know what you guys recommend.
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    HD Switch

    I need one that can accommodate my 2 Satellite receivers, XBOX, and my DVD player. I would like it to have optical inputs as well. Does one like this exist? Does anybody have recommendations?
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    Help with my Onkyo 601

    I would like to know if anybody has connected video source to the coaxial port? Can you change the setting to not be CD?
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    I'm I foolish?

    Is it possible to get front speakers for $300.00?
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    Is this an upgrade or downgrade?

    I currently have Bose 301's as my fronts and some Sony's that came from a boom box as my rears. I have the opportunity to get my hands on some RCA pro-lx550 for fronts and rears. Would this be an upgrade or a downgrade?
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    WTT Dell AXIM X3 for Pronto/Harmony

    I have a Dell AXIM/X3i pocket pc. I Have had it for about 3 months. I have used about 10 time maybe less. It has a 400 mhz processor, 64mb of memory, and built in wireless connection. I also have the usb cradle, but no box. I would like to trade this for a Pronto remote TSU 300/600 or a Harmony...
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    The Best Remote Control for my HT

    I need some help finding a remote that will control all of my equipment. I have listed my equipment below. 1. Tivo Series 2 2. Dish Network 811 3. Voom STB 4. Sony Projection TV 5. Onkyo 601 Receiver 6. Onkyo 301 DVD Player I want something that will control all of these and be easy...
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    Receiver and Speaker match

    I was wondering if my receiver is to powerful for my speakers. I have a Onkyo 601 and my speakers are Bose 301 from about 4 years ago. Is there any problem with this combo?
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    Onkyo 601

    How good is the Onkyo 601?
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    Help with new receiver.

    I bought a ONKYO TXSR601 on Tuesday. It is replacing a very old Sony receiver that had no optical connections. I have a Onkyo DVD player connected to it thru the Optical input and I also have a Dish 801 connected the same way. My question is that my Sony receiver seems to be louder then the...
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    DVI Confusion

    I have a Sony KP-46WT500 HDTV and I'm totally confused as to what cable to use. I have Dish Network's 811 receiver and will be adding Voom to my system on March 10th. Should I get DVI-D or DVI-I? Should it be Dual link or Single?
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    Bulding new dedicated HT need help.

    My wife and I have decided to build a new addition on are house and convert it to a Dedicated Home Theater. We are about 10 months from the start of any construction. So I want to start planning from now so everything comes out right. What are the most important things I should keep in mind...
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    I need help Blocking out the light in my Living room

    My TV ( Sony 46" RPTV HDTV ) is in my living room which has to much light coming in. It has two hugh windows one on either side of the tv with vertical blinds that let to much light in. Then there is a french door at the end of the living room that leads in to the kitchen that causes a hugh...
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    HD Antenna

    This is the results I get from Antennaweb.com * yellow - uhf WPWR-DT 50.1 UPN GARY IN 73? 8.8 51 * yellow - uhf WSNS-DT 44.1 TEL CHICAGO IL 73? 8.8 45 * yellow - uhf WYCC-DT 20.1 PBS Chicago IL 66? 10.0 21 * yellow - uhf WTTW-DT 11.1 PBS Chicago IL 73? 8.8 47 * yellow - uhf WLS-DT 7.1...
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    Dishnetwork and Tivo

    Is it true that a standalone Tivo will not work with Dishnetwork?
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    Hissing sound from rear speakers.

    I get a hissing sound from my rear speakers. I went to CC yesterday and asked the guy what could be the problem. He told me that I had the rear speaker volume to high, and that I should set it to 0db my range goes from 10bd to -10db. Does this sound like a good idea or should I try something...
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    DVD Players

    Do all DVD players have Component Video Output or do only progressive scan DVD players have them?
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    Comcast & TIVO

    I just bought an 80 hour series 2 tivo. I currently have HD from Comcast. I know that I cannot record hd content. My question is how do I hook up my tivo. So I can flip to HD channels when I want and also be able to use the tivo with out switching inputs.
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    LCD Computer Monitor to Watch TV

    Can I use an LCD computer monitor to watch tv. I want to use it stand alone with no computer hooked up. If yes what will I need to accomplish this.
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    X1

    Is the Infocus X1 still the best projector in that price range? Also what screen whould go good with that projector? I will mostly watch dvd and HDTV on it.
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    Dlp?

    What is DLP? What does it stand for?
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    Need Help With Speaker Placement Diagram Included

    I have a sectional sofa and i'm having trouble setting up my rear speakers. One of my rears are on the wall the other on an end table. I have included a diagram of my setup to show you guys what I mean. Any ideas would be great. Diagram
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    where to post?

    I have an upgrade question where should I post it?
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    Receiver Component Hook up?

    What is the advantage of hooking up your video components thru a receiver?
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    What is the difference between a receiver,separates, and amp

    I have seen some people say that they want to sell there receiver for separates? What is the difference? What is the amp used for? Sorry for such a neewbie question.
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    Problem with my speaker sound. Help Please.

    I purchased a Sony Htib about 3 or 4 years ago. It came with some small speakers so I upgraded them to a pair of Bose 301's and changed the rears to some bigger Sony speakers from another radio, and kept the center speaker the same. The problem (which I just noticed about 2 or 3 months ago) is...
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