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  1. Shelby-S

    Is my RPTV toast?

    Thanks for the info. I only paid $300 for the TV, so I don't think it's worth it.
  2. Shelby-S

    Is my RPTV toast?

    I have a 50" Mitsubishi RPTV. It's got a major problem though. Once turned on, it only stays on for about 5 minutes before it turns off. Then it can't be turned on again for a while (usually around 24 hours+). The TV was purchased in 1995, so it's pretty old. Is this anything anyone has ever...
  3. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Yeah, PC speakers are out of the question now. I'll take a look at those HTIB sets.
  4. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Hmmm, since I'm looking for entry-level, I'm guessing around $400 for the reciever and speakers. Maybe more, maybe less.
  5. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Okay, I'm starting to understand. I didn't really know what the difference between PC speakers and regular speakers was. Let me get it straight: PC speakers are active, becasue there isn't any amplification coming from the PC. HT speakers are passive because the reciever is amplifying the...
  6. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Sami: I plan on building an HTPC in the near future. The thing is that I would like to run my Xbox and PS2 through the receiver. Is this possible with an HTPC? So do you think it would be easier (and more rewarding) to buy a set of entry level (non-PC) speakers instead? If someone wants to...
  7. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Cool, thanks! The Promedias are pretty nice, but like I said, I'm going low, low budget.
  8. Shelby-S

    PC Speakers in an HT?

    Hye guys, I'm a complete n00b when it comes to anything home theater related. I'm looking in to getting a whole new setup (TV, receiver, DVD player, etc...). My questions is: would it be possible to use a 5.1 PC speaker set with a home theater receiver? Why? I'm looking to go entry level, and...
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