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  1. Jim Lyles

    WTB: svs powered sub

    Every now and then there are some on Ebay.
  2. Jim Lyles

    First time system builder

    Best thing I can tell you about buying a LCD is research. Look around for reviews done by websites and narrow it down. Then look at consumers opinions to really see how people like them. I just purchased a new LCD; my first one; a Hyundai L90D+. I love it, but it took some time to get the color...
  3. Jim Lyles

    Blue Jeans vs Monster THX cables

    I ended up looking through my old cable box and found some Stinger Dream Series car audio RCA cables about 25' long and used it. Works great!!! Thanks for all the advice!!:)
  4. Jim Lyles

    First time system builder

    I second the recommendation on the second harddrive. Something quick like a Raptor will be great or a nice WD SE drive (8mb cache). Corsair is great memory! I would look at getting a tad more ram for editing purposes; although 1gig will get you started nicely.:)
  5. Jim Lyles

    Blue Jeans vs Monster THX cables

    The main thing I'm after right now is a good sub cable. I recently moved and somehow have misplaced mine!!:frowning: I thought about just remaking one like I had; coax RG-6 cable with the f to rca ends from Radio Shack. As far as speakers, right now I have some older JBL N series ;n38 fronts...
  6. Jim Lyles

    Blue Jeans vs Monster THX cables

    I'm beginning to get a tad more into my HT lately and have decided to start upgrading my cables first to get the most out of what I have now and future upgrades; starting with my most bottom end (aka in worst shape) and working upwards. I am looking for some decent cables that wont break the...
  7. Jim Lyles

    Another receiver decision post!! :)

    After doing more research, it looks like refurbs are a 50/50 or 60/40 chance of bad vs good. Looks like I may be better off buying new as I dont upgrade too often. Need something good for the long haul so to speak.
  8. Jim Lyles

    Another receiver decision post!! :)

    I'll check it out. Anyone else??
  9. Jim Lyles

    Another receiver decision post!! :)

    Its time to upgrade my current receiver; Sony STR-DE945. Here's a list of some receivers I have found that meet my current budget of $350. Onkyo TX-SR502 TX-SR602 Harmon Kardon AVR-320-Z AVR-325-Z AVR-330-Z Pioneer 1014 (all the above will be a refurb) Used Sony DA-50ES or...
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