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  1. RichST

    Parents just bought a Bose HTiB!!

    Actually that's alot of what I asked them. "Tell me the most important few aspects of a home theatre to you" I said. Their response was basically they just wanted something that sounded good. I specifically asked about "do you need/want the little cubes?" they didn't care. But if they said yes...
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    Parents just bought a Bose HTiB!!

    Hey all, my parents were just out and ended up buying a Bose Lifestyle 18 Series III (single clube, wireless rears). For $1200!!!!! I seriously almost had a seizure on the phone. Bose stinks right??? At least thats what my impression is from you guys here. A long time ago I posted here and...
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    $2K to spend on a setup....help me pick

    Huh, not many to input advice...maybe shoulda put it under the speakers forum or something. Anyway, thanks for the advice Mr. Hopkins...you definitely put me in the direction of the receiver. So this is what he ended up ordering: HK AVR 630 Ascend Acoustics: 340 Center, 170 fronts, 220...
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    $2K to spend on a setup....help me pick

    OK OK, so I did some exploring ;) Opinions on SVS's SBS-01 system coming out in late December? Here Also these Denon receivers caught my eye: AVR-2805 AVR885S AVR-3805
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    $2K to spend on a setup....help me pick

    Hello all, My buddy needs to get a receiver, speaks, and sub and has $2K to spend on it. I figured I'd come here first since a couple years ago I got such good input on what I should buy and was very pleased with the suggestions (10" Dayton sub, Refurb AVR-225, and NSP I speaks) He's...
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    Moved my sub...change settings?

    Hey guys, Running a HK-AVR 225, NSP-II (5), and a Dayton 10" Sub set on:: Phase: 0, Crossover: 160 Had the sub behind some cabinets on the right side of the TV (sounded good, but rattled all the cabinets). Decided to move it to the rear of the room on the right side, now next to the...
  7. RichST

    Hyundai 50" Plasma HDTV

    Anyone have experience with this display?? It's insanely cheap at walmart for $3,300. I know many here say buying that cheap is asking for it. But, I know many people on other forums who think Hyundai stuff is great...specifically their LCD computer monitors.
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    S-Video Question?????!

    I know that my step-father tried to run about 50 ft of S-video under the floor from his desk to the TV. It would only give him a B&W picture (which doesn't make sense to me). It was a pain to re-route it with new cable, but he did it again and had the same problem (he had also tested each of the...
  9. RichST

    Dayton 10" powered sub or BIC 8" V80

    If I remember right it was back in mid November sometime...I think. I was going to order it then, but they ran out by the time I decided to purchase.
  10. RichST

    Defective H/K avr-125 receiver?

    You may as well call them up and see what they have to say. The least they could to for you is confirm "yeah its busted." I called them the other day for some tech support (I'm new to HT) and they didn't ask me anything about where I bought the reciever from. HK: 516-255-4545
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    HK AVR 225 crossover?

    Bummer. Will I notice a difference with my (NSP1II/Dayton "10) setup had I been able to adjust it to 80 Hz? (Am I missing out?) Thanks
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    HK AVR 225 crossover?

    A quick question I'm sure has been answerd before (but didn't turn up in a search :) ) Anyone know how to adjust the crossover on the AVR225 to 80 Hz? Maybe it doesn't have this option and putting speakers on small works, and can only go as far as 100 Hz? Thanks
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    HK TC1000 remote?

    The Harman/Kardon (Microsoft) Take Control remote: Does anyone recommend this remote? I'm new, and stumbled across it today. Apparently it can be had for ~$60 in a few ebay auctions. Makes me wonder though....whenever someone (on this forum) asks for a sub $75 remote the TC1000 is not...
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    NSP1, Dayton 10", and HK avr225 setup help...

    Thanks for the quick pointers. I got out of class early today, and decided to set it up before lunch. I know the SPL meter in the AVR225 remote and test tones isn't the best but it was all I had. Sounds better than before anyway :). Setting the sub crossover helped a bunch too. I'm not sure...
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    NSP1, Dayton 10", and HK avr225 setup help...

    Weee, I finally got all my stuff...and it's all hooked up. BUT, it's not calibrated...furthermore I'm kinda at a loss on how to do it. The problem is I'm a med student very limited on time so the only in depth reading I can afford for the next week deals with neurology and ophlamology (not HT...
  16. RichST

    Good, Affordable Cables/Connections for new HT...

    Did you look at the Dayton branded cables on PartsExpress? I think they're more than those AR's but cheaper than Monster. Anyone have any input on their (Dayton's) quality?
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    Do I need a sub?

    I figured it'd be silly not to get a sub, I just wanted to check. I'll prolly get the shakers too anyway ;) It's going to be one of those things where beyond 9:30 pm I wont be able to crank stuff up. Not a big deal. Thanks for the advice.
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    Do I need a sub?

    I was thinking more along the lines of reducing traveling bass, that's why I am/was debating eliminating the sub. Maybe that doesn't make sense...
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    Do I need a sub?

    Warning: the following may be a totally silly question. Ordered the NSP1 setup with an HK AVR225. I haven't bought the sub yet, but when I do it will be the Dayton 10" However, I live on the 3rd floor of my apt. and am worried about bass and my neighbors. I just saw those Aura Bass Shakers...
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    Purchasing first 5.1 HT speakers Monday...need help deciding

    Hey all, I've already ordered a refurb HK AVR225, but am having trouble deciding on the speaker setup. 2 options: Option 1: JBL NSP1 + Dayton 10" sub ($305 total) Option 2: Infinity HT-20 5.1 w/ 12" sub (~220-230 on HK's ebay auctions) Is the bigger 12" sub worth it, or are the NSP1's...
  21. RichST

    JBL NSP1 (need a diff. color substitute)

    The NSP1 setup is perfect for what I want in price and performance...but I kinda need some silver speakers. Can anyone reccomend a similar setup in silver? Thanks
  22. RichST

    HK AV225 vs AV125

    Hello all, first post here :) I was set on buying a HTiB until yesterday when I read several posts. Now I'm thinking about what has been reccommended several times in a couple posts for a pieced system: HK AV125 (refurb) @ eCOST.com for $180 JBL NSP1 @ buy.com for $180 Dayton 10" sub...
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