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I just got a new receiver, and the arrangement I had on my previous receiver doesn't seem to work. I'll admit I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to this, so I'm in need of some help. Is there any resource for connection diagrams? I don't know what to run through the receiver, or tv or dvd...

I'm looking to get a new receiver this weekend, and would like some help choosing. Background: I currently have a Kenwood VR-6070. It's certainly not high end, but it does what I ask of it. The reason I'm replacing it is I'm having problems with the power/standby. Everytime we have any sort...

Can anyone recommend alternate sources for quality cables? All cables..component, speaker wire, etc. I have to believe there is more out there than Monster

Keep in mind that I knew that I wasn't buying top of the line when I purchased this stuff...How did I fare? Receiver: Kenwood VR-6070 TV: Toshiba 36HF72 DVD: Samsung DVD-P421 Speakers: Yamaha NS-P220 OK, after a few weeks on this forum (I wish it had been before I made the purchases)...

I've read through the primer regarding letterbox and widescreen and original aspect ratio, but I still don't have a good grasp on it. I bought a 36" Toshiba HDTV recently (3:4 right?). I choose it over a widescreen because for now we watch more TV than DVD and since I don't get HD televison...

I just checked out the new video store in my neighborhood, and was blown away by their selection of pre-viewed DVDs. They had a ton of titles I wanted, and they are all two for $20. So the burning question is...Why should I not buy used DVDs? I bought two just to see what I'd get, and...

Okay, here's a few very newbie questions. First off, when choosing listening modes on my reciever, I get several choices... Pro Logic, Pro Logic II (cinema, music), NEO (cinema, music), CS II (cinema, music, mono). Can someone give me a brief description of these, and the differences. I...

I'm looking for help designing a set of speaker stands for my "satellite" speakers. I want something thin and unobtrusive, since they will sit at the rear of my room. Something similar to this. I'm specifically looking for ideas on a base that would look non-"homemade". Also, would running...

I'm new to all of this, so please bare with me. I recently purchased a HT and a few DVDs. In the process of setting up, I found this Excellent! forum to help with some questions I had. Now I have more questions though. It seems that one of the DVDs I bought will be released in a different...

I've finally got all of my stuff connected for my HTS. Before I push the entertainment center back against the wall, I'd like to clean up the "jungle" of wiring back there. Its seems like I remember something about keeping certain wires away from others to avoid interference. Before I start...

I'm planning on buying the most expensive TV I've ever owned, and I've begun to consider the service plan. I'd like some feedback on these plans. I'm looking at the Toshiba 36" flat HDTV (not cinema series), and I found a great price on an "open item" one. So is it worth $300 for a four year in...

My recent trip to the "bigbox" electronics store made me realize how bad I need a new tv. I pretty much narrowed it down to the Toshiba 36hfx72 36" or the Sony equivilant (XVR?,XRP?). Anyway, the sales schmo was really pushing me to the Toshiba (set up in different aisles so I can't compare...

After going out to buy a DVD player, I came home with a receiver, DVD and 5.1 speaker package (seperate components). Here's where the trouble starts. After several attempts at getting it all connected, I finally got things working...kind of. My current TV is old, and in the process of hooking...