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  1. vanmol

    Headphone setup

    Hi--I have a Pioneer VSX-LX102 receiver and I am trying to connect my Sennheiser HDR175 headphones. I have connected the headphone cable to the Optical (tv) output but get no sound to headphones. What additional steps are needed within the receiver to get audio? I now have the headphones hooked...
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    Play movie via USB

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    Center CS1 or CS2?

    Polk suggest both the CS1 and CS2 matched to the Monitor 60 series. Can anyone give an opinion on which would be the best as there doesn't seem to be much difference in the two other than cost?
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    will I be happy with this first time setup?

    This is my first attempt at HT with a limited budget. I'm looking for validation regarding the equipment I have choosen. Receiver-----Onkyo TX SR707 refurbished for $350 Floorstanding speakers-----Polk Monitor 70 new $200 ea Center speaker-----Polk CS2 refurbished $150...
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    Onkyo TX SR707 or TX SR608

    I was just about to pull the trigger on one of these receivers when a friend who has some knowledge (I have none) said "make sure it has-- #1 Internet connection #2 HDMI pass through #3 Ipod dock #4 Calibration Mic From what I can tell only the SR608 has pass through. I can't tell if...
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    Help needed with speaker decision.

    HI---I'm new to this and it is driving me nutz. I have decided to go totally refurbished to get the best bang but other than the receiver, I"m finding it impossible to pick a Left, Right and Center speaker. Unless challanged, I will be going with a Marantz SR5004 or Onkyo TX SR 707 receiver for...
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    Help----No room for a sub woofer.

    The way my living room is setup I have little to no options to rearrange furniture or to place a sub woofer. My only two options are right under the left front speaker or on the other side of the room between a chair and love seat which is the listening area. So!!!!!! If these locations are...
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    Where are all the refurbished speakers?

    Geezzz!!!! This home theater stuff can get expensive! In an attempt to control costs I am leaning toward refurbished receivers from Marantz or Onkyo. If I can go that route----Why not speakers too? So far I have only found two good sites that feature Boston or Polk. If anyone knows of other...
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    What receiver to buy???????????

    HI------I'm a newbie and don't have a clue regarding home theater. I have a TV room about 10 by 13. A 2 year old 42 inch Panasonic Plasma TV with a WII game console. The wife is into music big time and we do like our TV. I have not subscribed to HD yet but would consider it if recommended...
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