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    Bose V20 speaker compatibility with other systems...

    Hello everyone, I have a Lifestyle Bose V20 system that has become outdated. If I update the amplifier, will other Bose systems work with my cube speakers? If so, what recommendations does this community have for the upgrade? I am hoping to get my system updated without breaking the bank again...
  2. liberty610

    Dedicated 4K Player Upgrade Over Xbox One X With It?

    Hey all. Last year I upgraded all my home entertainment devices. Started with an LG OLED 4k TV and added a new Dennon A/V unit with Polk audio speakers. I am currently using an Xbox One X as my 4K disc player. I have been eyeing up the Panasonic DP-UB820 recently. I'm a fan of physical media...
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    Would a 4K projector be a noticeable upgrade?

    Hello, was hoping to get some insight into a possible upgrade. My current setup: I have a dedicated, 100% light controlled room that is 16x24 with the hardware rack and server rack in a media equipment closet off of that room. My current projector is an Epson 5030ub which is mounted on the...
  4. autoengineer_70

    Time for a Receiver Upgrade?

    Time sure flies as it seem like not that long ago I got my Denon AVRx3000 from my wife for Christmas. Then I see that the same model is up to to a revision AVRx3600 and then I’m reminded that mine is pretty old. It seems to work well, but Im wondering if I’m not getting the latest decoding And...
  5. P

    Replacement for Yamaha RX-V 2600

    The sound is cutting out on multiple channels on my cbl/sat input. I would appreciate any recommendations for new receiver. (Yamaha, Denon, Marantz or others) thank you
  6. D

    Sony ZA1100ES firmware upgrade via RS232C

    I am having issue with Sony ZA1100ES receiver, After an attempt to perform internet firmware upgrade it eventually stuck at 19%. Turning receiver off and then on does not help, since after turning it on it restarts update and eventually stucks at 19% again. Power or factory reset is also...
  7. JoelM

    Anyone upgrade from SVS subs from 20 years ago?

    I built a HT room in the basement with 120 inch screen and have a 7.2.6 system with 2 SVS 25-31 CS+/1000watt Sampson amp. It's about a 14x18 room. Well, I need to upgrade my subs and was looking to buy 2 PB3000's. I could do 2 PC4000s but I think the 3000s will be better suited size wise as...
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    Should I upgrade my 4 year old tv

    I currently have a sony xbr55x850c tv and have been using a Comcast 4 k box and a roku 4 as well as a sont soundbar that I got when I purchased the tv in December of 2015. I want to step up the home theater and upgrade to an apple tv 4k as well as a new ultra hd blu-ray player and early next...
  9. Cranston37+

    How to upgrade your HD iTunes purchases to 4K

    One frustration with digital collecting is when you own an iTunes movie in SD or HD and it later becomes available in 4K. There seems to be no obvious way to upgrade to a 4K copy because the option to purchase the title isn't available when you own it and, as of now, retailers/studios don't...
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    Receiver upgrade

    Hey all! I wanted to ask your opinion. I have an old Yamaha RX-V2700 and an thinking to upgrade to a Sony STR-DN1080 for the sole purpose of 4K HDR. Atm i am obligated to connect every 4K source directly on TV and send everything to the receiver via optical output of TV which on pc gaming for...
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    Home Theater Upgrade - Suggestions please!

    Hi All, this is Kartik from Kansas. I have been living in an apartment and am about to move into a house. I plan to setup a theater room in the basement - the previous owners have already converted the non conforming bedroom in the basement into a 2-tier theater room so that's the perfect place...
  12. MilesPNZ

    Upgrade or throw it away and start again? N00b - Halp please

    Hi all, First time poster here and audio n00b so go easy. Ok so I have a mix of old and new. This means I only have optical running to the amp and can't take advantage of any modern audio formats or ARC. Our current setup is as follows - AV Receiver - Denon AVR 3808 Main speakers -...
  13. Scott DeToffol

    AV Receiver: time for an upgrade

    After 17 years, I think I'm due for an AV receiver upgrade. I've been happy with the 5.1 performance of my trusty Nakamichi AV-10, but I want something new and fun. Here's what I'm looking for: Ample power to drive my B&W 603 S2s and Velodyne FSX-12 sub. I plan on running 5.1.2 by adding front...
  14. Cranston37+

    How to upgrade your SD/HD iTunes purchases to 4K

    One frustration with digital collecting is when you own an iTunes movie in SD or HD and it later becomes available in 4K. There seems to be no obvious way to upgrade to a 4K copy because the option to purchase the title isn't available when you own it and, as of now, retailers/studios don't...
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    Wanting to upgrade from 7.2 to 7.2.4

    Per the diagram, I have a 66’x30’x9’ finished basement, with a HT 25’x15’x9’ room open to the rear to 40’ rec room. I used my existing equipment and added the Sony projector and wall/ceiling speakers. I wish to upgrade to accommodate a 7.2.4 4k/Atmos system. I live in the sticks, internet is...
  16. DaveF

    Upgrading the DaveF household to 4K UHD

    I'm thinking of going 4K late this year. I want to start some early planning, figure out what I don't know, what gear I'll need (large and small), and work out the budget. My speculative schedule is to start with the pre-ordering of 2019 projectors, typically announced at CEDIA in the Fall. I...
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    Marantz Firmware Upgrade

    Hello. I own a Marantz SR7007 home theatre receiver and last night when I turned it on to watch a movie, it gave me a notification of a firmware upgrade, which I downloaded and installed, without knowing what the upgrade was. I thought it was a little unusual that I would receive a firmware...
  18. oguer2427

    Projector or Screen Upgrade

    Projector: Panasonic PT AE4000 - throw distance 12' Screen: Painted high contrast Goo Systems Screen - 104" with black velvet frame I have a fully light controlled semi-dedicated home theater with the back of the theater opened to a bar/rec area. Most of the time when we are viewing movies we...
  19. Nandan

    Center Speaker Upgrade

    Hi, I have an Onkyo HT-S7800 and i would like to replace my existing center speaker with Klipsch RP-250C. Is it compatible with my existing system? Is Klipsch RP-250C worth the upgrade from my existing center speaker? Thanks in advance
  20. Radioman970

    Onkyo HT-S5800 upgrade to 7.1.2

    The sound stopped working on my unit. PANIC!! But I learned to reset the receiver and it brought it back from the dead! It had been slow to start sound, like after a pause or when a disc menu begins. Up to 10 seconds or so. Hope that fixes it all. This horror got me thinking... Can...
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