I recently purchased an infocus 4805 for my HT. Currently we only have basic cable service. To take advantage of the projector I was contemplating trying out an HDTV service. Currently we do not use cable boxes, just a straight feed into the TV. If I get an HDTV tuner and feed, will I need to...
I already have the audio hooked up via toslink.. now I just need the video! Currently I'm using the tv-out on my video card.. and it is not very good. My receiver has 2 component inputs and one component output. I would like to use that instead of the TV-out on my card. The component...
DIY Outdoor speakers?? Does such a beast exist? I'm sure it would be easy to throw whatever outside.. but it has to be able to stand up to wind/rain/etc... I already have the speaker wire outside.. just need some speakers now :) edit: inspired by the flower pot speakers... hehe
Corner loading is supposed to increase bass output. I read in another thread that it can also make the bass more boomy or muddy. I was going to corner load the subwoofer as I have a great spot for it in the living room.. in the corner and out of the way.. also have an in-wall subwoofer jack...
Take for example two recievers: 100w x 6 channels @8ohm (6.1) 100w x 7 channels @8ohm (7.1) Lets say I only have a 6.1 setup. If I have 6 speakers hooked up to the 7.1 receiver, what happens to the power of the 7th channel? IE does the amplifier share the load across channels, or is that...
I may be in the market for a new home.. With track homes.. usually the design is less flexible than if you are building yourself.. What type of options do I have if I want an internal room built with some type of sound proofing? Has anyone done this before? I may just use the garage...
Has anyone here done a rack mount HTPC? I thought that would look reaally good with rack mount audio equipment.. a case somewhat like this http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...egory_Code=ARC would make everyting in a convinient location.. and make your HTPC look like another piece...
Ok.. The down and ditry. Speakers Polk Audio ex2560 6 1/2" component speakers http://www.polkaudio.com/car/product.php?name=ex2560 Will be Hooked to this receiver: Sherwood RD-6108 Need internal dimensions for a speaker box along with some other details.. First.. I know these...
Went to a yard sale today... saw a 5 disc changer.. it said 4 bucks on it.. the outside looked decent shape.. so I asked them if it worked.. The lady said well.. it works but it skips.. so I offered here 2 bucks and she let me have it.. It is a denon DCM-350 5 disc cd-changer.. I hooked it...