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  1. Carl333

    Your pick ?

    Ok, just got my 5.1 system up and running thanks to some help from people on here. Just 1 more may I please. Now time to test. Looking for a DVD rental that will use 5.1 to its full capabilities. Any suggestions out there for a rental on a 2006 movie that has great sound? thanks
  2. Carl333

    DVD wiring to other components

    Jeff, Your so smart. I re-read my DVD manual and it acknowleges what you just said. Thanks for the tip!
  3. Carl333

    Digital audio optical vs. RCA on STB

    It that think yellow RCA cable that is bundled with a white and red thin wires, coax 75 ohm? Edit. I just checked the wire and it is printed coax RG59. Looks like I have the correct cable. thanks
  4. Carl333

    Digital audio optical vs. RCA on STB

    Jeff, there is such a thing as a digital coax cable. Now totally confused? I can't post the link because I need 10 replies. Sorry, extreme newbie just trying to learn.
  5. Carl333

    DVD wiring to other components

    I presently have my DVD Panny 1 year old hooked up as follows: -component video 3 wires R, G, B from DVD directly to my Panny TV R,G,B -Cheapie RCA single wire using coax out from my DVD to my receiver RCA coax in) I don't think that RCA connection is coax. Not sure what to look for. I...
  6. Carl333

    Digital audio optical vs. RCA on STB

    My STB has a digital optical out. I just bought a optical cable and hookd it to my optical in on my receiver. The STB manual says "that the output is for use with high quality digital sound decoding systems" I just bought a Pioneer 7.1 THX, DD, DTS blaa, bla, bla receiver. Was my purchase a...
  7. Carl333

    Digital audio optical vs. RCA on STB

    Thank you for the explanation. Monoprice sells the digital optical cable at $2.66. Your so right about the inflated prices. I found a local store that has a 3 ft. cable that was reg. priced at $34.99 but on special at $14.99 and its not a Monster cable at that. I can wait for shipping time to...
  8. Carl333

    Digital audio optical vs. RCA on STB

    My STB has a digital audio output. I presently am using a cheapie RCA connection from my STB to my 7.1 receiver. A salesperson suggests that I use a Digital Audio Optical Cable to my receiver for overall better performance instead. Is he right? Will I get noticable better surround sound and...
  9. Carl333

    Sub Hookup Question

    I cut and paste the text below from a rep. from Polk Forums (Ken) concerning hook-up using the PSW10. Not sure if this helps you. Hello, There is an error in the PSW10 owner's manual, there isn't an LFE input on that model. However, that shouldn't be a problem. All you would need to do is...
  10. Carl333

    HELP, $1350.00 Budget for HT system (no TV)

    Hi. An extreme newbie to sound/audio/HD/HT etc…. Appreciate all the audio/videophiles that post comments in this great forum. I've never had to frequent such a forum until now. Just trying to read and get educated to make some informed decisions. Just purchased a Panny plasma with 2 HDMI...
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