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I've decided to get rid of my X-Arcade stick for monetary reasons. Right now, the PCB is going to be replaced when I get the part, then it will be back to good as new. I have the serial adapter, PS2, and X-Box. I'll make pics available upon request. I still have the box as well and will ship it...

Whichever I buy I'll be taking to college, so space is a priority. Immediately, this makes me think Panny. Plus, I don't use analog inputs, again, Panny. However, my Polk speakers (which I adore, RTi6) are only 89 dB/w efficient, so I'm concerned about power. In college, I will be bi-amping the...

Also, I have an X-Arcade solo joystick for sale: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=226950 All in opened, used, but other than that perfect condition unless otherwise noted. Widescreen: 2001: A Space Odyssey Candyman Dawn of the Dead: Divimax Special Edition Schindler's...

I have an opportunity to get a used Denon 3805 for $550 + shipping. I'm a bit conflicted. I was going to wait for the new digital recievers coming out soon, but this seems like a damn good deal. Whatever new reciever I get will be coming with me to college, and the only reason I havn't pulled...

I'm a bit conflicted right now. I'm using an Onkyo TX-SR501 and it has served me well, but I'm getting the upgrade bug a bit. Now, I'm a senior in high school right now, and am going to college in August (University of Michigan, Go Wolverines!). I would like to buy something rather portable. At...

Here is the situation. We HATE Comcast and are now going to a satelite. We have 2 HDTVs and 2 TVs, but the 2 TVs are close and it would be acceptable to have them both on the same box, thus, same channel. This would, however, NOT be acceptable for the HDTVs. From what I can tell, Voom can't...

I'm starting to get into some of the truly scary movies. I'm not talking about these cheesy ones that come out every other hour, but the movies that really make your heart drop to your stomach and make your blood boil. Here are the ones I would recommend 1) Se7en - Should be at the top of the...

My parents are considering getting this 27" Samsung HDTV from Circuit City. They are no where near as demanding as I am by means of image quality or performance. They just want something bigger and clearer to watch TV (we will probably get Comcast HDTV) and the occasional DVD on. Are...

I'm baaaaaaack! Didn't think you could get rid of me that easy did you? ;) I found the Harman Kardon AVR-7200 receiver @ eCost.com for $750, which I consider a steal. But, its refurbished. Is this okay? Also, I was looking at this extended warrenty (I almost insist on these because I'm...

What is the difference between the the Parts Express 250 watt amp and the MCM 250 watt amp for about $40 less?

Which of the "mainstream" brands actually bumps out what (or close to) they advertise? Denon, Onkyo, H/K, Sony (obviously not), Yamaha, JVC, Pioneer (Elite can be separate), etc. If you could rank them, that would be even better. I just wanna see what people's perspective is on this.

With the 7200 at such a low price now I thought it would be fair to compare these two. Both seem to have their following, as well as advantages and disadvantages. Here is what I've observed: H/K Pros: Logic 7, Remote, HDCD, H/K Cons: Component switching @ 50mhz, no Pro Logic IIx, WPC is...

Was MST3k The Movie (This Island Earth) ever released on DVD? I found one on Amazon, but it was like $300, making me think either a) Its impossible to get or 2) Ripoff! I'd put my money on the latter, which would lead to it being only released on VHS.

I'm thinking about doing this, if I convince my teacher who is quite liberal, for a school project. Here is what I want to do, and this will be my first --A "space conservative" sub: not necessarily Sunfire small, but small enough to be taken to college. --Goes down to 20hz (or lower)...

Now I have an Onkyo TX-SR501 rated @ 65wpc It has 6.1 Channel inputes If I were to buy the Harman Kardon DPR1001 with pre-outs, could I use the pre-outs into the 6.1 channel inputs, and bi-amp all of my speakers? Would it sound okay being that they are 2 different receivers with different...

I like to watch ALOT of TV When nothing is on, I like to watch a movie, usually once a day, sometimes more on weekends. I also listen to alot of music, but that is beside the point. My question is this: Would a projector meet my needs? I konw the bulbs and stuff burn out, needing...

What are the "safe levels," "danger zones," etc? I'm finding it hard to find a reliable, non-biased source of this info, and I still like hearing things. I usually listen to music at ~85dB constant, peaks in movies probably 90-95 tops. I'm pretty young, but I don't wanna go messing...

I think this could be useful to those of us considering purchases or just curious about other speakers on the market. Also, tell what you are amping them with. Here we go for me: Amp: Onkyo TX-SR501, 65wpc Speakers: 5.1 Total Fronts: Polk RTi6 --A massive improvement over the previous...

I was talking to a Polk Audio representative a while back considering a purchase I have since made. He told me, to prevent distortion, I shouldn't turn the volume up past the half-way mark, or 40 out of the max of 80 on my Onkyo TX-SR501. The odd thing is, during calibration, my reference was...

I know how some of the lower end Sonys and other brands say they power speakers @ 100w x 6 @ 8 ohm rms and higher at lower resistance. But realistically, its more like 35 watts per channel rms. I understand thats the way it is, but my question is this: How can they get away with advertising...

Anyone heard these? What do you think? Would you say they are worth $450 used? I would be powering them w/ my Onkyo TX-SR501 @ 65 wpc, but they have an integrated amp.

Which do I use to set the channels up right? BTW: Using DVE disk 1) Band Limited Pink Noise 2) Full Bandwidth Pink Noise Also: Funny story. For those who didn't know, I blew my sub a few weeks ago from going crazy w/ a 20hz test tone. Circuit City was kind enough to give me a...

3 Questions: 1) Does the X-Box do 1080i? 2) If so, how does it compare to 720p on the Box 3) If it doesn't do 1080i, what DOES it do, and how does it compare to 720p (27" screen)

I have no idea what is going on! I just received my DVE disk, and I'm running through the patterns, and I'm realizing that some of the circles don't look complete on the edges, I'm not seeing full squares on others, etc. I zoom out (shrink, not that I was zoomed in initially), and there is...

If they made a new format that could play on CD players, cost and each disk cost the same as a regular CD, but had the best audio imaginable (just for the purpose of this argument), but there is a catch. All of the music released on this format YOU don't like. Would you buy any disks?

How bad is it to have the center channel ~ 2-3 (closer to 2) feet above listening position? I'm looking at a new TV, and the stand is quite tall... Oh Yeah, and I can point it down if necessary...

I have an Onkyo TX-SR501 receiver, Velodyne CHT-12 sub, and Polk RTi6 fronts I always go stereo for music, so thats all ya need to know by way of equipment. I tried running a 40 hz test tone from my computer (which is basically my media machine) to my receiver via a mini-to-rca cable. The...

Are there any AFFORDABLE (within $300 or so) that feature: Component Out (I know, but it had to be said) DVI Out (Not a bare necessity, but would be very nice) SACD and DVD-A capabilities HDTV Upscaling EDIT: Oh yeah, and progressive scan, but thats a DUH...

...and can it only be done to SVS subs? I have a Velodyne CHT-12 and I wouldn't mind tuning it a bit lower, and getting this extra 5 hz :D What is it and can it be done?

I just ordered this and will pick up an SPL meter soon. I hear that this is, although quite extensive and customizable, difficult to navigate. Has anyone written a step-by-step tutorial or something like that to walk me through the calibration process? BTW: My theater would not be what it is...