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    NBC HD football coverage is BAD

    OK, so I am watching last nights Hall of Fame game last night. I love football, I could watch it all day long, any day of the week. But last night I had to change the channel. Every time the camera would zoom at all, the focus took a few seconds to catch up. Did anyone else see the game and...
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    Home Automation question....

    I posted this in another area but didn't get any responses. Maybe someone here could help me figure this puzzle out and tell me what I need. I have my HTR pretty much set, I have a PC hooked up to my HT that I use for storage of my CD library and that I use to do online gaming. I also have a...
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    Blue tooth with my computer?

    I'm looking for a way to have wireless heaphones for use with my computer. I have a bluetooth headset that my wife uses for her cell phone. is this something that I could intergrate somehow for use with my computer? Or is there a quality RF wireless headset with mic available somewhere? Any...
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    Whats Next for HT?

    Just because there is sooo many people going for the Home Theater experience I'm guessing that there will be an explosion of different products coming onto the market that will help you become more of a part of your favorite movie. I admit, I was sold on the gadgets, and glad that I was. I...
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    BenQ connection problems

    I'm having trouble getting my projector set up. I'm hoping someone out there will have a simple fix for me. Here is my equipment... Toshiba XS54 upscaling DVD player using component out and optical audio out. Samsung SIR 151 HDTV set top box using component out and coax audio out both route...
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    Can't get ABC HD

    Help me... I live in central Iowa and I just recieved a set top box I bought on ebay. I am able to tune all of the DTV channels except for ABC. From what I see it should be 5.1 but I get no signal strength from that channel at all. My set top box is a Samsung SIR 151. Anyone help me with this...
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    Set screen size?

    I'll be finished with hanging drywall for my Home Theater project in the next day or two. Hope to have mudding done in a week or so. I've ordered my screen paint from www.DIYtheatre.com. I question if I should be building a screen frame and have the screen out a bit from the wall or just make...
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    In wall for surround and rear?

    I'm starting my theater this weekend and I'm having second thoughts on using my existing surround speakers. What I have is a nice true dipole Technics, but they are large....14"h x 12"w x 8"d I had them hanging on the wall in my last setup and they got in the way a lot. So my question...
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    Complete HTR in 2 weeks for under $10K

    Well, here goes... My wife and I close on our first new home next Friday. In the days following the move and the following 2 weeks we will be building the Home Theater Room. The basement is unfinished now. My goal is to be hooked up with sound and picture, ready for carpet in 2 weeks. I...
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    Shaker amp question

    Ok, I'm going to sound really stupid here. I am installing a floor shaker and need an amp. I did a Google for 'subwoofer amplifier remote' and came up with a company called parts express. they have a amp made for building your own sub box. I dont see any reason why I couldn't use this to power...
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    Shakers install and hookup help

    I had previously posted in the Subs and Speakers area, but didnt get anyone to respond. Perhaps someone could help me out with a question I've had. I've read reviews and I'm sold. I just need to figure out the best way to hook one up.
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    Acoustics in a HTR

    I'm going to be doing a HTR myself in the basement of my new house. I'm looking for a little advise on how to set up and construct for the best sound. The room finished is going to be 16x20 and will have a door to completely close off the room. The TV, front speakers, sub and all components...
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    TST help

    Hello all, I'm new to the boards. I'm looking for some help and/or advice in building my HT. I plan on building a stage for all seating to be put on and plan on using TSTs or "butt rumblers" as my wife calls them. I question if I should be using one powerfull rumbler or several smaller ones...
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    Looking for DVD and HDD recorder

    Hello all, I'm new to the boards. I am going to begin my Home Theater in the comming months, and I'm going to be asking for a lot of advice when I do start. Right now I'm looking for some stuff to finish off the components that I'll be putting into my HT. I've read about several large...
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