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  1. Greg Labate

    more inputs please on Swans speakers

    Jon - I will try to recalibrate the R3s using a sound meter and AVIA. They are beautiful speakers...
  2. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-2910

    I'm using the 2910 with a Toshiba 51HX83. Incredible PQ through DVI. But I just noticed a very slight stutter/jitter with the picture once every 30-60 minutes or so. Nothing major, but it worries me about possible future problems. I have not used DVD-A or SACD yet, since I already have a...
  3. Greg Labate

    Denon 2910 Owners: Reviews/Thoughts/Adjustments

    My new 2910 has a slight stutter/jitter problem through DVI once every 30-60 minutes or so. Should I be concerned?
  4. Greg Labate

    more inputs please on Swans speakers

    Any one use the R2s as surround speakers? I have the R3s but they are just too big for my room and they seem to overwhelm my 2.1s (especially only multi-channel SACD playback), so I'm thinking of replacing them with the R2s.
  5. Greg Labate

    2900..or 1910??

    Just upgraded to the 2910. Incredible PQ thru DVI. Worth the price ($400) to upgrade. Better PQ than the 1910.
  6. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-2910

    I just got my 2910 at Good Guys in SoCal. Incredible PQ through DVI, great build quality. Worth the extra $400 to upgrade from the 1910.
  7. Greg Labate

    more inputs please on Swans speakers

    Just got my Swans (Diva 2.1, C-3, R-3, Sub10) and love them. Incredibly well built, sound warm/neutral, no distortion (especially with SACD). I really love the dipole R3s (they weigh about 30 lbs each). Worth every penny.. quite a bargain for a complete HT speaker system under $1500. Great...
  8. Greg Labate

    Does Speaker Wire Reall;y Matter?

    Does it really matter what 16 gauge speaker wire you use? Is it all just hype (Monster Cable, etc.) or can you really tell the difference enough to justify the extra $ for a brand name?
  9. Greg Labate

    Sony DVP-NS975V?

    Sony DVP-NS975V? Anyone have this yet? Looks great - SACD and HDMI/DVI. At Good Guys for $299. Anyone compare it to the Denon 1910?
  10. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-2910

    Any idea when this will be out??
  11. Greg Labate

    Best PQ Through Component DVD for Under $1,000?

    My Toshiba is HDTV. I may just opt to but a DVI switch ($200) and get the Denon 2910 when it comes out...
  12. Greg Labate

    Best PQ Through Component DVD for Under $1,000?

    I have the 2003 Toshiba 51Hx83. For this TV, which do you recommend? I'm looking at the Zenith DV318 ($200), the Pioneer DV-59avi ($1,000), and the Denon 2900 ($700). Big price difference obviously. Also, no interest in using it for anything but DVd movies, so SACD, etc. is not important.
  13. Greg Labate

    DVI Splitter?

    Does anyone use a DVI splitter to input two DVI sources to theit TVs? How does it work? Is it an A/B switch set up that you have to reach behind the TV each time to change or is it automatic based on input? I'm trying to decide if it is worth the exta cost to run my HDTV satelite and my DVI DVD...
  14. Greg Labate

    2900..or 1910??

    I curently have the Denon 1910 and I'm very happy with PQ through DVI, but that one DVI slot on my RP HDTV will be used for the new HDTV Tivo Satellite soon. So do you recommend the 2900 or the Zenith DV318 without the firmware upgrade that prevents upconversion through component?
  15. Greg Labate

    Best PQ Thru Component - Denon 1910 or Zenith DVB318?

    I curently have the Denon 1910 and I'm very happy with PQ through DVI, but that one DVI slot on my RP HDTV will be used for the new HDTV Tivo Satellite soon. I'm going to buy the Zenith to compare... where can I be sure to buy the Zenith without the firmware upgrade that prevents upconversion...
  16. Greg Labate

    Best PQ Thru Component - Denon 1910 or Zenith DVB318?

    Which has better PQ through component on a RP HDTV - Denon 1910 or Zenith DVB318 (pre-firmware upgrade)?
  17. Greg Labate

    2900..or 1910??

    do you still recommend the 1910 over the 2900 if you will only watch it through the component input of a RP HDTV?
  18. Greg Labate

    Best PQ Through Component DVD for Under $1,000?

    What's the best PQ through component on a DVD player under $1,000? I'm now using my DVI input for my satellite HDTV. So it's back to component DVd for me. Any recommendations? I've heard good things about high end Denon, Pioneer, Panasonic.
  19. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-1910 PQ

    Much better PQ with Avia calibration....
  20. Greg Labate

    Yamaha & Swans?

    $419 at e-cost
  21. Greg Labate

    Yamaha & Swans?

    I just bought the Yamaha RX-V750 receiver to go with my Swan 2.1, C-3, R-3, and Sub 10. Does this receiver have the right specs to properly power these speakers? I heard talk that Swans require a "high current receiver," whatever that means.. Here are some of the Yamaha specs below. Is this a...
  22. Greg Labate

    Good CD Player for Homemade CDs?

    I'm looking for a separate CD player because my new Denon DVD-1910 has trouble playing Cds I've burned from my computer. My old Sony DVD player played everything w/o problems.
  23. Greg Labate

    Good CD Player for Homemade CDs?

    Can anyone recommend good CD player (yes, just a CD player) that is good for homemade CDs and plays up to 5 CDs under $200?
  24. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-1910 PQ

    You are correct about no upconversion with the component, only DVI. My mistake. But the problem remains. No better PQ with DVI at 1080i than my old Sony non-progressive. Any suggestions how to get a better PQ here?
  25. Greg Labate

    Denon DVD-1910 PQ

    I have a Toshiba 51HX83. I had an old Sony non-progressive DVD player. I just got the Denon DVD-1910 but do not yet see any significant upgrade in PQ with 1080i through DVI or 720p through component yet. Any suggestions on how to improve PQ? I've read the following on some forums: 1...
  26. Greg Labate

    Swan Sub 10?

    Does anyone actually own one of these? Most other forums recommend skipping the Swan Subs and going with SVS, HSU, or Outlaw. I'd like to get the Swan Sub for cosmetic reasons (matches my other Swans), but only if it is a solid sub.
  27. Greg Labate

    SVS PB1-ISD or Outlaw LFM-1?

    Which sub do you recommend? I just ordered Swan Diva 2.1, C-3, and R-3s. The room is 14x14 with 10 foot ceilings and no left wall. I will primarily use this for movies. I don't need to rattle the windows, but I do like a nice, clean, low rumble when watching films. I've narrowed it down to...
  28. Greg Labate

    Pioneer VSX-1014TX vs. Yamaha RX-750?

    I have Swan Diva 2.1, C3, R3s, and SVS 10" sub (5.1 setup), used primarily for home theater, in a 14x14x10 room. I heard the Pioneer 1014 is very close in quality to the Elite. But I got raves about the Yamaha, especially its YPAO and ability to convet S-video to component. Any...
  29. Greg Labate

    Axiom speakers

    My room config requires me tio put the surounds on a flat wall 5 feety over my head. Will the QS8s work good for that, unlike other di-pole surrounds that need to be open in the back?
  30. Greg Labate

    Axiom or Swan?

    I don't think my room config is not good for the Swan R3 bi-di-pole surrounds. Any surrounds would have to be mounted at least 5 feet directly above me on a flat wall. So what do you recommend for surrounds? Should I just go for another system that dos nmot have special surrounds?
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