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I hooked up a turntable through an Onkyo TX-SR304. The volume is weak, compared to CD player volume for example. Do I need an amplifier? If so, what should I be looking for? I assume something pretty basic. Thanks!

Having a couple of issues and hope you all can help. I have two Sony 46" LCD's, fairly new, both connected with HDMI directly from Time Warner HDTV DVR's. In turning the TV on, or changing channels, the picture comes on, then goes black for a second, then comes in OK. Would connecting through a...

Like my new KDL 46EX700 a lot, but got one surprise. To switch among picture modes - vivid,custom,standard - there's no button on the remote to do it! Have to go into the menu. I confirmed this with Sony support, very sympathetic but it's a "design limitation." I wonder if they did this with...

To go in a bright room, mostly used for HDTV including a lot of sports, and crappy homemade music DVDs. I have a four year old 42" XBR LCD in another room that is great, to my eyes and several visitors. I have no interest in 3D. I'd appreciate both high end and mid range suggestions. Thanks!

Sony 46" XBR6 SciAnt DVR from Time Warner using HDMI connection Yamaha receiver, only used for sound, no switching This setup lets me listen through the tv speakers via HDMI, or the sound system using digital out from the DVR. Problem now is that I've lost the tv speakers. Switching out...

Please suggest software to convert avi and mpg files to VOB. I have a new vista computer, and my current software, AVS videotools, won't work. AVS doesn't respond to my queries, so I want to try something else.

Hope using this forum is OK for this topic. I'm looking to connect my laptop to a 46" Sony XBR LCD. Video connects OK via VGA. Laptop has a pin-type audio output...(it splits fine to stereo for the laptop speakers). TV has standard red/white audio input jacks for the computer connection. So...

Considering 50" Sony XBR4 LCD with the floating screen. I'm concerned that this design will be distracting. Can any owners comment on this pro or con? Thanks.

My issues are - Severe side angle viewing...Plasma is supposedly best, LCD improving and getting close. Question - any LCD brand or model that excels here, or do all new high end LCDs do well? Room lighting...bright and uncontrollable. Do the new plasmas with anti-glare screens solve this...

Please advise, what's the best HDTV monitor for the bedroom? Need 16:9, light weight, 30" or less, good reception of SDTV, decent sound would be a bonus. View is straight on, apx 8-10', most viewing is at night. I have 2 Sony CRT HDTVs, love 'em, but can't do it 3 floors up! Would like to be...

I'd appreciate very much any help in choosing surround speakers to replace cheap Radio Shacks. Current setup is- Yamaha RX-V2400 receiver ADS L520 fronts...rebuilt tweeters and x-overs in 2001...50W nominal, 100W maximum, 6 ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum..93 db eff...crossover at 1.5k...8...

Hope this is the right forum for this issue. TV is Sony 34XBR910 which supposedly displays HDTV signals natively up to 1080i. Time Warner HDTV box can be set at 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i. I had been using the 1080i setting for all signals, but began to notice that the horizontal bars on the ABC...

Narrowed down to Sony KV-30HS420 vs Toshiba 30HF84. Any major differences between them?

I'd appreciate input to help a friend select the best HDTV with these parameters- -viewing room is dark, no problem with ambient light -viewing distance 6-10', mostly head-on. -narrow depth is important to keep viewing distance as noted -build quality, picture quality, warranty are main...

Was about to update you about my 3 week old 910 but CNET does it better. They just reviewed it, saying it's the top performing HDTV of 2003, setting the new standard against which all other direct view HDTVs will be measured. I can't add anything to that-the TV, from my amateur viewpoint, is...

Yes I really do.I bought it for a new system downstairs but decided to use it upstairs instead to replace a cheap Radio Shack 6" that (of course) didn't work well with my nice ADS speakers. So now I need a center speaker downstairs and would appreciate input. I had to have wall mounted white...

I'm looking for progressive scan, 5 disc, zoom, optical digital output...don't need DVD Audio or SACD...willing to go to $500 for quality. Sony looks good but no zoom...Denon DVM-1815 has mixed reviews...any suggestions? Thanks. Help?

I've got the Sony KV-34XBR910 and intend to get a progressive scan player (that Panasonic RP91 deal at Crutchfield looks good). I'll do HDTV via DVI and the DVD via component. My question concerns the component cable, interlaced vs progressive. Most of what's for sale is described merely as...

Product #SU-34XBR1 retail $349.99. Received for free, don't need because TV went into entertainment center. Still in sealed carton. Price $150 plus shipping from Syracuse NY. Paypal, m.o., personal check (held till cleared)OK.

Help from this forum plus rave reviews in CNET, Sound & Vision and Home Theater magazines have me set to buy the Sony for my family room, which ain't dark except at night. To clear away any doubt on my part, I'd like to know if it's worth the time to consider names like Proton, Luxor or...

I'm getting the Sony KV-34XBR910 HDTV and must upgrade to a progressive scan DVD player. I'd appreciate your help in getting thru the maze in finding a DVD with DVI output, 5 disc changer, and preferably both SACD and DVD-A but I could live with just one of those if necessary.

I'd appreciate feedback, here's my situation- The TV will be in a corner, plenty of room behind. HDTV and DVD usage will be apx 50% and rising. TV can't be silver color, black or woodgrain is fine. My priority is picture quality, for now and long term. ( I'm an old fart...HDTV will replace 15...