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  1. BradPrid

    Question on biamping

    Hi all I have a Denon 789 receiver that is capable of biamping from Surround Back to Speaker A or B. I just bought a pair of Polk Monitor 75Ts to replace a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers. So today I hooked them up. I removed the bridges between the posts on the speakers and then wired them...
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    Recommend me a remote

    What OS is on your HTPC? I have a Harmony 880 and can control my XBMC for Windows with it using a USB RC6 IR Receiver for the XP MCE. I then use Intelliremote to map the buttons with keystrokes. Apparently there is a way to get your remote to control your PC without third party software but...
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    Component Video brightness issues

    Hello all... I posted this question earlier this year but still haven't figured out the problem. Zenith TV with component video. I've tried 2 DVD players, an APEX and Philips, and both show the same problem. Basically, I'll give an example, watching Star Trek DS9 on DVD, there are...
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    Considering Speaker refoaming

    I know they are 10 year old speakers but they have served me well. They are really loud and put out decent sound. I did find a repair place on the net that sells the kits for $18 + shipping, which is a good deal. speakerex.com/speaker_repair.html My plan is to get away with what I have...
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    Considering Speaker refoaming

    Hey all... Was reading some older posts on foam kits for speakers. I have a pair of Realistic floor speakers, almost 10 years old. They were loud in the day. It would have to be _really_ loud before the auto-reset breakers would trip. Last year the foam started separating from the polyp...
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    Composite Video is Dark

    Sorry, I meant component. :b DVD player is connected to TV via component video. Not sure where I got the word composite...brain fart haha sorry.
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    Composite Video is Dark

    Hello all... I have a Zenith 27in TV with composite video. I have a Philips 642 DVD player hooked up with the composite. I find dark scenes don't show the details. If I use regular analog, I can see details in dark areas, whereas composite is just black. I've played with brightness and...
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    volume control for a wall...any recommendations?

    Looking for a volume control for a wall. I already have everything roughed in. Wanted one with an on/off capability but can't find one. Radio Shack has controls for $30-40. I have one already but when I turn it all the way down, I can still hear a faint signal if the amp volume is up load...
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