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Thanks guys, that did it. I originally had tried to get to the setup menu but couldn't, I guess it dawned on me last night that I couldn't get to it with a DVD in the player already. All I can say is DD is awesome, but holy crap, DTS is mind blowing. Even a cheap HTiB is an amazing...

Thanks for the responses guys. I do believe I had selected DD5.1 in the DVD menu. Lew, yeah the first problem I had, was that I could only get digital audio when I set my receiver to CD mode, since the coax was set to dvd, and the optical to cd. But after much fuss, and jogging I got the input...

Hey guys, I decided to go with an ultra low budget system for now. I couldn't really afford much, so just bought a cheap HTiB from JVC, the THB-60. Not sure if it's only available in canada or not, but it uses the 6032 receiver. I also have the SLVD300P sony combo dvd/vcr player. I bought a...

HK is from the US isn't it? I haven't seen anywhere that charges duty on HK products due to it being US, so falls under NAFTA. I did a checkout from etronics the other day, and I think the only charges were GST, PST (I'm in toronto) and shipping. I don't know if I'd buy from an unauthorized...

Joey, thanks again, this will be for my future home theater. I am in email dialogue with someone from the site that sells them now. It would probably be 90% movies if not 100%, depending on if I set up a second zone or not. The room will be the finished basement, carpeted with 8' ceilings...

Hey thanks guys, and Joey those links helped me a ton. That is exactly what I was looking for. I am no audiophile, but if other audiophiles say it's a good deal, and have shown those outlines seem to be idiotproof I feel a lot better about ordering one. I haven't even started my HT purchases...

Sorry, I don't even know what alignments are, yes I'm that new. I will read the forums more to educate myself. The kit uses the ezsub 14 kit, which is 14x14x17 in height, shown here: http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=EZSUB14 Not sure if that helps at all. Perhaps me not...

Sorry if this is a complete newbie question, but how much do you really save in the end, ordering the driver and other parts and building from scratch, versus ordering the kit? I went to that website which is great as I live in Toronto, and could just get the Shiva kit for $399, or a model up...

Do all the RP62 models have the sage/faroudja chipset? Or is there a new breed out that lacks this functionality? I can get a new boxed RP62 for $250 canadian, as this is still a new model, or there is a RP52 or 56 can't remember what the number was on clearance for $300. I have heard...

Hey guys, I know there are a lot of great reviews of the RP82, and the Sage/Faroudja chip. I was at a local store that sells panasonic products, and saw that they had an RP62, and an old clearance RP56. I started asking the guy about the RP82 and the XP30 and he didn't have any on clearance and...

Nevermind, I have found the answer. In case anyone else was wondering, it doesn't matter how the receiver gets to the depot in the US, they will service it apparently, however, they will not ship back to an address outside the US.

Ok, I am hoping, although not holding my breath that someone can answer this for me. I am looking at the HK AVR-325z receiver, which is the refurb model. I see that I can get it for rougly $400-435 US shipped. Now I live in canada, toronto to be exact, and understand that the warranty is "US...

I just read the link on the 300 you posted, and was impressed. Mainly with the lesser extent of it's screendoor at closer range. Although, I do have a decent PC I'd consider hooking up. Or I have an older PC that I could gut if the components required in a HTPC aren't that high. Not sure what...

$800 US for a sub! Haha, ok, I know I won't be spending that much. But then that is 600w and you recommended at least 300w. When a sub says 300w/110wRMS is it the 300w rating I look at? What does the RMS mean? Honestly, I was hoping that my entire speaker setup, including sub, would be had for...

Ah, I don't think you need to explain viewing angles. The thread Mike posted here, has him posting a link to his site with what looks like an excellent explanation. So I'll be reading it through. :)

Sean once again, you offer excellent comments. Currently, I am starting from absolute scratch. The only thing I currently posess is the 32" trinitron bought in '97. Which will be the every day cable tv. Everything else I'll have to buy around the time I move in, which should be september. I...

Well, I went back to the model home on the weekend, and got all my measurements. The room being 24' long, I'd be adding in the wall at one end, so that would give me dimensions of 13' x 20' for my home theater. Although, there will be further room in back as there's an open 8'x8' space, but that...

Thanks again Sean, excellent advice. I'm not sure about the IR receiver, I guess I was misleading with the term "drop ceiling." It's fully sealed off, with the ceiling stucco or plaster. So all the wiring will have to be snaked about. I'm sure if I paint everything dark, and can paint the cables...

Oh 4x12 room, I just realized what you meant, was thinking you meant enclose the entire HT area. Hmm, that is an interesting idea. As I said it isn't going to be high traffic, more like no traffic, but I'm thinking now that putting up a wall there would give me the option of making everything...

Sean excellent suggestions. To answer your question, no, the doors are not to the laundry room. That is why the entire space is not 32' long. There is a finished open area that is 8'x8' at the back ,and the other half is the unfinished laundry room. The door to the side is the unfinished...

Hey guys, my house is yet to be built, and no I can't really make much in the way of changes, but I will have a pretty large space downstairs. Exact dimensions are a bit off but generally will be between 12-14'x 24' for the room, although it actually goes back 32' in one half of the room...

Man, I am starting to get a bit overwhelmed. I just checked out ebay.ca and there are a few receivers on there that are listed at incredible prices, and are in mint condition. I'm also a newbie to ebay, but I'm assuming that it's reliable, as it's grown so big. Also, most of the guys selling the...

Well, I can't list every component I MAY use in the future. But probably withing the first year of moving in, I'd expect to have the following: Sony Trinitron (old model) LCD Front Projector DVD Player VCR Satellite (not sure how this works with receivers, since they have their own box...

Just chiming in here, since you suggested Dahlquist. I don't know how the guy on audioshop.on.ca gets his pricing, but I'd be surprised if he's doing much business. I can go to 2001audiovideo.com and they beat him by a significant dollar amount on every single product I can compare. Which are...

Sorry just to confirm, the 325 DOES have HDTV compatible component video switching, and also has PLII and Logic 7. So so far, you have steered me towards this unit provided I get a good quote. Maybe the 320 you have lacks those more updated features? In any case, you've been great help, if...

Don't both have component switching? Or the HK doesn't? That seems like serious neglect on HK's part if a receiver hundreds less has features such as that and it lacks them. Multi-zone would be nice, but I'd have to think on running wires from downstairs to the main level I guess. I was under...

Jason, thank you for your replies. I am now going to look into the 325Z. I noticed that the 325Z is available, the "Z" meaning it's refurb for $400. This is stretching things a tad, if I have to pay taxes AND a hefty shipping price, but I will look into it, and perhaps email the contact you...

(not just a shameless bump ;) ) I forgot to include one rather significant detail in my thinking of purchasing now. Living in Toronto, means that many of these great refurb deals, and especially the Onkyo deal which I believe has free shipping is not available to me. But I do have a friend in...

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. I guess I should have given more info. I'm not going to be able to do anything during the construction phase to tweak it for HT unfortunately. If you know how builders are, they charge you to make even the most minute changes, such as where the plugs are and...