I have read many times that Plasma is superior to LCD when viewed at different angles. So I went to Best buy to see for myself and to be honest I did not notice any difference between the plasma and LCD screens when viewed offangle.
Is this still a major factor or have LCDs gotten much...
I am looking for a flat panel TV that does OK with standard def signals (primarily satelite TV Nintendo Wii, and DVD). 42-46", say $1300 tops. Viewing angle is going to be a big issue so I am thinking plasma.
How much difference will I notice between one set and another on SD material? Is it...
For sale Sony SCD-C222ES. Operates perfectly. Very good cosmetic condition - no scratches etc. Remote, manual, and box included. I will also include the original reciept so you should be able to get the balance of the 5 year warrenty. Unit was purchased new in Sept. 2003 - selling because I got...
I had a question about the tweeter used on the JBL studio series speakers. Does anybody know if the plastic bands in front of the tweeter serve any purpose other than protecting the tweeter from being pushed in? Are they part of the EOS waveguide? The reason I ask is that I am considering...
Is anybody else out there using digital cable to get an HD signal to their Sony HDTV? I am having a problem with the picture quality. Basically I am getting a lot of horizontal red streaks in flesh tones and other reddish areas. It seems worse on ABC but I also notice it on NBC. I kind of...
I was wondering if anybody could give me some help with a reciever crosstalk issue I am having. The reciever in question is a Sony DA4ES. Basically what is happening is I am getting signal bleed between channels. So if I turn up an unused input very loud (say -20 dB) I can hear the signal...
I have a near mint copy of Vivaldi's La Stravanganza (featuring Rachel Podger) on the Channel Classics label for sale. This is the CD version, and it is a 2 disk set. I am selling because I got a SACD player and want to get the SACD version. For Stereophiles review see...
I am considering getting a new set of surround speakers, mostly for multichannel SACD purposes. I am currently using small Sony HTIB speakers. I am not looking for lots of bass or anything - I just want a decent 2 way that I can feed a full range SACD signal without worrying about it. I was...
I just ordered a SACD player (Sony C222ES) and am looking for some software recomendations. What do you guys think? I am definetly picking up: Nora Jones Alison Krauss Live DSOTM What else do you guys recommend? I like jazz, classical, & bluegrass. What do you recommend for...
Does anybody know if the Sony SCD-C222ES SACD player has been discontinued? I am thinking of getting one and am wondering if they are still going to be around. Mark
I had a question about speaker design - Why is it that most new floorstander's employ multiple smaller woofers, instead of one larger driver? Is it just to keep the cabinet smaller, or are there sonic benefits? Thanks! Mark
Alright I have to vent about something that's been bothering me for a while - How do people determine asking prices for selling used stuff? Do these people bother looking around first? It is VERY common for people to set asking prices higher than what you can buy the item for brand new. And...
The tape deck in my stock car radio is just about dead and I am thinking of replacing it with a CD deck. The car is a 1994 toyota camry. I am not looking to spend a lot of money and I am not looking for loud volume or lots of crazy bass (i.e. no sub). Can anybody make any suggestions? I was...
It seems to me that a very high percentage of people do not get all they can out of their HT equipment. For some examples: 1) 55" widescreen HDTV monitor connected to cheap DVD player w/ composite video. Looked terrible! 2) 50" 4:3 HDTV monitor that is mostly used for VHS tapes, because...
I would like to sell a pair of JBL S-36II speakers. They are the dark grey/black color, in very good condition. I am selling them because I want to upgrade to S38's. $200 shipped in US. Thanks! Mark
I was wondering how people listened to CD music. It seems like there are a number of methods to do so: 1) Digital feed from DVD/CD transport to reciever 2) Analog feed from DVD player to reciever 3) Analog feed from dedicated CD player to reciever (or preamp or integrated amp) Then there...
I am selling my Sony surround reciever. It is the reciever included in the HT-DDW840 HTIB kit, which I am convinced is identical to the STR-DE485. It is a 100W x5 reciever that supports DD, DTS, and DPLII movie & music modes. It has 2 digital ins, 2 audio-only ins, and 3 Video inputs (composite...
I was wondering if I could get some suggestions with setting the equilizer up on my Sony DA4ES. The capabilities are so extensive I don't know where to begin! The reason I want to play with it is that my room is set up kind of lopsided, resulting in one of my mains being basically in a corner...
I was wondering if anybody knew how JBL S-38's did without a subwoofer for movie applications. I do not expect SVS level rumble but I was wondering how they would compare to a cheap 8" sub like the Sony SA-WM20. Mark
I was wondering what the thoughts are on using switched outlets on recievers. I am currently using the outlet on my Sony DA4ES to power my 100W subwoofer. Is this something I should get away from? I do it because the sub has no auto-power on feature. Is it bad to leave a sub on all the time...
This device will convert optical to coax, coax to optical, or both at the same time. I was using it to convert the coax feed from my digital cable box to an optical feed to my reciever. I no longer need it because I got a new reciever. The 9v power supply is included. Asking $45 shipped...
I have about $650 to spend on upgrading my system, which consists of: Reciever: Sony STR-DE485 (actually a HTIB reciever) Mains: JBL S36II Center: JBL S-Center Surrounds: Sony kit satelites Sub: Sony SA-WM20 (100W version from HTIB) DVD/CD: Sony DVP-NC655P I am most keen on...
I am going to replace my HTIB reciever and am leaning toward a 7 channel model. Right now though I an running only a 5.1 system. How do 7 channel recievers work in 5.1 mode? Are there any problems? I am most closely considering the Sony DA4ES and the Harman AVR525. Mark
Does anybody know when/if it will be common for a middle end ($800 or so) reciever to have 3 or more component video inputs? It seems like most recievers just have 2 now. I would certainly be willing to give up some composite / S video inputs in order to get more component video switching...