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  1. Cornelius

    Those High-End People, They're so Sneaky!

    Adil, did you read the link that Chu provided? In it, the person who conducted the tests stated, "I proposed that as a working hypothesis for further experiments but do not allow it as a valid interpretation of what took place... When we tallied the results he pronounced himself satisfied that...
  2. Cornelius

    Those High-End People, They're so Sneaky!

    Pretty interesting! CJ
  3. Cornelius

    Wiring Recommendation...

    There are different grades of QS- mostly based on the construction of the center conductor and the dielectric. However, I don't think that I've ever seen a QS with greater than 60/40 braided shielding. CJ PS- Please don't take what I have to say as gospel. I'm just a DIY'er who's picked up...
  4. Cornelius

    Wiring Recommendation...

    Sorry, missed that. CJ
  5. Cornelius

    Wiring Recommendation...

    On the contrary, regular RG-6 is normally better in all ways except cost. RG-6 with 95% shielding is better at rejecting interference than RG-6QS. RG-6QS normally is copper coated steel (CCS), which is less costly than solid copper, but has a greater attenuation than the RG-6. Hope this...
  6. Cornelius

    ny tips for ambient (non-glare) lighting for my theater room?

    An easy way to work with your existing situation is to install a dimmer for your ceiling-mounted light. CJ
  7. Cornelius

    DVD formats supported by DVD players

    It is based on your DVD player. Look at it's specs and see what type of media and format it supports. The format will likely be the normal DVD format with a Video_TS folder, or .avi. CJ
  8. Cornelius

    Cable Comparison - Monster vs Belden vs Radio Shack

    It wouldn't be as good. You can also make your own using two RG6's, though it's hard to solder the ends into a small s-video connector. If you are good with soldering, I have some bulk Monster Video 3 cable and ends that would come out a little bit cheaper than your other options. CJ
  9. Cornelius

    I need advice on new component cables

    The Hearlands are comparable to bluejeans CJ
  10. Cornelius

    Cable Comparison - Monster vs Belden vs Radio Shack

    My opinion would be go with the Belden Cable. CJ
  11. Cornelius

    DVI cables-single or dual link?

    You can look at the connectors and see. The cable boxes use single channel. However, I think the price is the same for the single or dual from Blue Jeans, so you might as well get dual. CJ
  12. Cornelius

    How good is RG6 as a component cable?

    For that length, you probably won't notice a difference. T&B also makes a snap-n-seal RCA connector. If you want to be certain, use a cable like the Canare V3-5CFB or Belden 7710a for your run. CJ
  13. Cornelius

    Connecting PC to TV

    I don't think there is any way of doing this with software. I think that you need a video card with either component video out (not RGB) or DVI, depending on what your TV can handle. CJ
  14. Cornelius

    Transparent Cable - What's Inside the Box

    Ouch. Wonder why they didn't do the same thing with the Opus? :) Makes Monster look reasonable. CJ
  15. Cornelius

    Connection options

    You probably won't be able to tell much of a difference, but the second option should result in a better picture. CJ
  16. Cornelius

    75' Canare RGBHV Cable

    Had sold this to a list member, but he didn't realize that it had BNC ends (not RCA), so they are back for sale. CJ
  17. Cornelius

    What kind of wire should I use for a 45' sub-woofer run?

    Thanks Erek. I'm using Canare crimp fittings for all my audio and video cables and T&B compression fittings for my RF connections. This makes me want to go back and test all my connections! CJ
  18. Cornelius

    What kind of wire should I use for a 45' sub-woofer run?

    Erek_S, how are you measuring the dB losses? What kind of crimp and compression fittings are you using? Thanks, CJ
  19. Cornelius

    What kind of wire should I use for a 45' sub-woofer run?

    Sorry, RodN, I saw the above-response and didn't pay enough attention to realize that it wasn't the original poster clarifying his position. Your response is the correct one for line-level signals. CJ
  20. Cornelius

    What kind of wire should I use for a 45' sub-woofer run?

    You'd rather run 18-gauge shielded cable rather than 12-gauge? How would you ground the shielding so that it would make a difference? In my experience, 12-gauge speaker wire can be run several hundred feet without a problem. Thanks, CJ
  21. Cornelius

    Pb Py Y cables, which is best and can I substitute for the time being?

    And your basis for saying this... opinion or science? CJ
  22. Cornelius

    WTB: Sonance Ellipse Surrounds

    I have some Hometech Ellipse speakers that I don't need (they are manufactured by Sonance, but are less expensive). Let me know if you are interested. Thanks, CJ
  23. Cornelius

    Monster Cable/A-R Deals Anywhere?

    If you are thinking about monster cables for the component video, think about www.bluejeanscable.com instead. CJ
  24. Cornelius

    DVI vs. Component vs. SVideo

    The DVI cable will carry the same signals as the component ones. The DVI may or may not result in a better picture, it depends on the converter your TV uses. I would not use the s-video cable for the DVD (or the cable either), especially if it is a progressive player. CJ
  25. Cornelius

    Pb Py Y cables, which is best and can I substitute for the time being?

    You can use those (they won't damage anything), but they probably won't work as well as a regular component video set. A good, but cheaper brand of video cable to look at is AR. A more expensive and better one can be found at www.bluejeanscable.com. CJ
  26. Cornelius

    25 free digital prints at Target (printable coupon)

    Just print the one off of this page and you're set. CJ
  27. Cornelius

    75' Canare RGBHV Cable

    I'm not sure what you mean by the number of turn? CJ
  28. Cornelius

    Caig's Pro Gold

    www.musiciansfriend.com I ordered a kit from there a few months ago and was pleased with their price and service. However, I now get a catalog every few weeks from them, which I'm not interested in! CJ
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