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I did not know this even existed. Saw-weet!

Thanks for that advice. I will be using something similar to AppleTV so I need a similar setup (Minix). Of course I will have other peripherals.

Yes that is what I need just for simplicity. Is it an issue to be running a AVR all the time, as far as power consumption? Secondly, I assume the macro remotes don't come with the new AVR's but are purchased separately?

I see so I do not require two sets of speaks to simplify (i.e. one set of speaker for stereo and a different surround system). Basically stereo direct will allow me to switch to just listening to the front two speakers and will cut out the rest correct?

I am selling my home, thus losing my big home theater in the basement. I will be moving to Arizona where there are no basements, so I will not have a dedicated home theater, but instead using the regular great-room setup. Anyway here is my question. How should I configure my setup, such that...

Will do. Good advice, thanks.

That is interesting.........putting my center channel to Phantom mode I guess. I can't believe how much sound goes through the center channel and how underutilzed my monster front speakers are. As big as my center channel is, it breaks my heart that it gets so much more juice sent to it rather...

I AM AN IDIOT! First off let me say how much I have learned from everyone here on improving the sound on my HT via Onkyo and PS3 setting mods that I have been avoiding to learn to this point. But the unsolvable "loud voices" that sound like crap in all the movies I have been...

So would my best bet be to set the PS3 to output BitStream (it seems from the manual the LinearPCM out outputs 7.1 as shown below). Then what do I set my Onkyo to? From the charts on pages 74 & 75 of the manual do I select [Stereo] - Stereo or [THX] - THX Ultra2 Cinema? Ed I am not sure how to...

Ok that is good to know, I will turn it off. I just noticed that on my PS3 the "Dynamic Range Control" is on as well. That doesn't seem right. I will turn them both off. Is there a way to turn night mode off permanentaly on the 805? Also I am not totally sure about the different audio...

Jacob, I have HDMI 1.3a Cable 28AWG from monoprice.com. It is a heavy-duty hdmi cable, but perhaps from me disconnecting my ps3 so many times something is wrong with the hdmi wire? What do you recommend? What exactly happened to you with your HDMI wire? Were things all-of-a-sudden too...

So Ed the other alternative is to have the Blu-Ray player set to Bitstream and the Onkyo set to Auto? This results in the receiver doing the decoding? From my previous Onkyo support post they recommended Liner PCM with Onkyo set to multichannel (which has PS3 doing decoding). I think one...

Thanks Steve. Every time Dolby TrueHD is used it sets what to "automatic"? I am to turn this off every time? I had my receiver on THX and I recently set it to Multichannel. Does this get bypassed to automatic with TrueHD?

As some may have seen in other posts I bought a couple of blu-rays that I believe have Dolby TrueHD (Nightmare before Christmas and Coroline). I found I had to crank the volume on my Onkyo 805 way up. Usually the -12db is loud, but in this case, to get decent volume, I had to crank up to -4db...

This is an email I received from Onkyo for my PS3 and Onkyo 805 receiver. It may apply to other models too. Thank You for contacting Onkyo USA Product Support. Make sure your PS3 is set to linear PCM so you can have the PS3 do all the decoding. The receiver needs to be on "Multich"...

Ok this helped quite a bit, as I contacted Onkyo support (but I still think some quiter Blu-Ray movies sound off due to having to turn them up to a levelt that it sounds satisfactory). Thank You for contacting Onkyo USA Product Support. Make sure your PS3 is set to linear PCM so you can have...

I have a PS3 with an Onkyo 805 receiver. My speakers are the Paradigm Titan Monitor series 5. I noticed that the volume is different movie to movie of course, but I like to listen to a movie fairly loud if it doesn't have too many special effects, such as a musical. I have the Nightmare...

Nevermind. I have everything hooked up with Audyssey and Velodyne and works great. Much better with Velodyne in conjunction with Audyssey.

I just purchased an Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver and I see it has the Audyssey EQ for speaker setup (using microphone). I have not yet set it up as my home theater construction is not done for two weeks. However, my problem is going to be with my subwoofers. I also purchased a Velodyne SMS-1...

Right on Vaughan. I also purchased dual MWF-15's in Moho. Very thick Veneer cover. Looks like actual plank wood on there. I have not yet set them up in my dedicated home theater as I have not finished construction, but I did try them out in my living room and wow! I can't play them there...

Chuck, I was just going to mention the same thing about the ground be redundant with the common wire. Why not just buy a $5 2 prong to 3 prong cheater plug. RadioShack.com - Power & Batteries: Surge protectors & power cords: Power & extension cords: 3-Prong Grounding Adapter-2-Pack

Well as I am a Projector virgin, I only know that DLP's cause a rainbow effect so I have been seeking LCD. Unless you advise otherwise.

I will be using Onkyo 805 receiver, Paradigm cc-390 center with Monitor 11 fronts. Rear back and rear-sides will be Paradigm Titans. Subwoofers will be (2) AV123 MWF 15's. Then a projector and screen.

I am getting really close to buying a new 1080p projector. That is the one thing I have, admittedly, not done much research on for my current HT project. As I want to keep my budget under $3,000 the Panasonic AE2000 is my current front-runner. Does anyone else suggest something different...

My HT should be done by the end of August. Here are some pictures of the framing/wiring stage.

You are a maniac! I am envious!

Nevermind, I found a good set on the internet for $30! These would have cost $3,000 at my local drapery store. Woo Hoo!

Campbell, Good post. I like your recommendations. The reason that we were getting off topic is that I previously posted to dedicate multiple circuits as you just did, then I justified it as it helps reduce noise-floor. Alex just wanted to know what noise-floor is so we explained it. I...

Robin, Most Blu-Ray movies are 5.1 surround recorded anyways and if space is limited 7.1 is a waste of money. Blu-ray is not making that many titles in true 7.1 discrete sound, but in the future I'm sure they will start to. This receiver will get you by for a while, but depending on how...

My current HT project is near completion and I decided to go with an acoutically transparent screen. As the speakers go behind this, the screen is not hung on a wall, but framed, and self-standing. I then decided to buy a motorized, remote control tack system so that I can buy curtains and...