home theater repair

I'm looking for a high quality surround AV receiver that is actually "Made In Japan"?

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All the high end AV equipment out there (Sony, Denon, Marantz, etc.) are made in China, Malaysia, and the Phillipines with cheap, inferior parts that will break in 2-5 years. I was hoping there is a solidly built AV Surround receiver out there that is still made in Japan with solid, quality parts and electronics.

THX sound is optional, HDMI optional. Model numbers would be great. I just want a true Japanese-built surround receiver that%26#39;s built like a tank.

Answer:

The Denon AVR2807

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o...

It says MADE IN JAPAN under the serial number in this photo of the back of the receiver.

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o...

The Denon AVR4306

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o...

Photo of the back

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o...

The Denon AVR5805MK2

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o...

Photo of the back

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-40ivzagqs9o... try Nakamichi, Onkyo, Yamaha, all their higher end stuff is made in Japan But no receiver will ever be as good as a component system with a pre amp and individual amps to power the system. you cant run exotic THX speakers off a receiver because most just handle 6 ohms minimum but out of the 3 best bet would be the Yamaha next Onkyo Well, I believe Onkyo is, and it%26#39;s a very high-quality brand. What do the Japanese buy when they want high end audio.......American made.

http://www.bkcomp.com

http://www.krellonline.com/index.php...

It%26#39;s really true. Of course you have to pay for it, but some things are worth it. Go for Onkyo.It manufactures really a trouble free home theatre system.The speakers are,however,manufactured in Malaysia.I use the system of Onkyo for past 7 years with utmost satisfaction.

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I'm looking for a Panasonic DVD recorder to replace my VHS recorder, which model is best?

2009-11-05T18:20:00.000-08:00

I really like the look of the Panasonic ones, and my VHS recorder was a Panasonic (it%26#39;s lasted nearly ten years, amazing considering it has been used almost daily!) so I want to stick to the brand. I will be looking at ex-display or 2nd hand items because I can%26#39;t afford new, I just want something that will replace my video recorder effectively and efficiently. I find it really difficult finding what I want on review sites, they always seem interested in the latest and most expensive models and probably judge them on much higher standards than are necessary for my needs, I%26#39;m just Joe Average and not a home cinema perfectionist freak.

Suggestions on what to look for, in-depth knowledge, or personal experience is most welcome!

PS Component AV I/O (phono) is a must.

Answer:

I bought a Panasonic DVD-recorder about 6 months ago after some decently extensive research. I am also a fan of Panasonic for the quality of their products.

I bought the DMR-EH50. Many DVD recorders out there, especially the less expensive ones, do NOT contain a Hard drive allowing you to record first to the hard drive and then to a DVD disc. I HIGHLY recommend getting a model with a hard drive (like this one). It doesn%26#39;t have to be huge, just something. This allows you to record many hours of programming which is really helpful. Not only can you record many hours, but you can do it in high quality. Just like your VCR has quality settings for SP, LP, SLP, the DVD recorder has somethingn similar. The DMR-EH50 has 4 settings, SLP, LP, SP, and XP. XP being the best, you will hardly notice a difference between the recording and original tv. The lower settings give you much longer recording time, but the quality will go down. I try to use XP as much as possible. If you use a recorder without a hard drive, you will need to worry about putting discs into it. What happens if you want to record 4 shows while you%26#39;re at work? You either have to use 1 disc, and a very Low recording setting (LP = about 4 hours), yeilding fairly poor quality. OR, you can get all 4 shows onto the hard drive in the best Quality XP setting and not worry about discs. Then later on, you can record each show onto its own disc. (you can still decide to put all 4 shows on 1 disc if you wanted when you dub from hard drive to disc).

I'm looking for a rare song?

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I%26#39;m trying to find a song by Bryan Adams - it%26#39;s called "Diana". It came out in the early 80%26#39;s as a b-side single. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Answer:

half.com might have something. Maybe Ebay Yahoo music

Limewire

Morpheus (they still around?)

Piraat

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I'm looking for a replacement remote for a sharp dvhr300h without getting ripped off! any ideas?

2009-11-05T18:19:00.001-08:00

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hi you can get universal remotes from argos or any leading electrical shop. You programme it to your appliance. BUT 1 FROM ME ￡300 (may not work) only jokin ask them in curry%26#39;s, comet, argos or some electrical place. Here in the UK , there is a type of universal remote contol - all in one, three in one, four in one etc.

These tend to be TV,Video, Satelite, Digibox etc.

These are programmed by entering a number from the remote control instruction book.

I would expect to pay ￡10 to ￡150 for one - models vary.

Try your local Currys.digital or comet store.

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I'm looking for a source for a Kenwood home theater remote control, RC-R0915 for my KRF-X7775D.?

2009-11-05T18:19:00.000-08:00

I was quoted 98.79 GBP, from a place locally (currently in the United Kingdom), unfortunately that is about half of what I paid for my receiver I am looking for sources where I might be able to purchase one for under 100 USD.

Answer:

You should be able to find it here... call this # 1.800.remotes

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i'm looking for a wireless multi-room digital video system. pls. help!?

2009-11-05T18:18:00.004-08:00

it%26#39;s kinda like sonos but in video file. to be exact it%26#39;s more like frontrow in mac but it%26#39;s not a computer software. please help me.

Answer:

I doubt such a system is available since it would be very expensive .Only thing on market now is an analog sender/receiver unit which can be bought at Circuit city but that only send %26#39;s a very poor quality analog signal on a 2.4 mhz signal .

I'm looking for DVDs with GREAT Surround Sound for demo purposes - Stuff that's Old and New

2009-11-05T18:18:00.003-08:00

Looking for scenes that can be used to demonstrate surround sound for training classes for employees and consumers. Stuff that is exciting, something that made you turn when you heard it, something that made you think, WOW that was awesome.

Not the lobby scene from the Matrix, or stuff that is overdone and talked about.

Feel free to make a long list.

Thank you.

Answer:

Over the Hedge - When RJ and Verne were trying to escape from a menacing dog, while dragging their wagon-full of food.

They end up accidentally dragging a propane tank from a barbecue. When the tank blew up and became a rocket, I was

in awe of the sound.

Minority Report - When detective Anderton(Tom Cruise) was being pursued by guys on futuristic jet-packs out to arrest him.

They ended up crashing into some apartments and broke through

walls and ceilings. Crazy sequence full of amazing sound.

The Bourne Identity - The car chase on Paris streets with the

Mini.

Lost in Space - The first space dogfighting scene.

Sound coming from all directions with nice explosions.

A Beautiful Mind - Basically, every scene when John Nash (Russel Crowe) was having paranoid delusions.

X-Men 2 - When their Jet was being chased and fired on with missiles by fighter planes.

Another scene from this movie is:

when the dam at Alkali Lake(or Alkalai, I forgot the spelling) breaks. WoW!

Spiderman 2 - The sequence when Spiderman tries to stop an out of control train.

I'm looking for DVDs with GREAT Surround Sound for demo purposes.?

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Not the typical Master and Commander, or U571, or 5th Element. All that stuff is overdone. I%26#39;m looking for particular scenes in movies that the surround experience really brings you in. Explosions, Gun Fire, Water, Storms, Kid Friendly Movies also, anything that when you sat there and watched it you were amazed. Please try to be a little specific to the scene as well, in case I haven%26#39;t seen the movie so that I can find it. I%26#39;m looking for demos that can be done during surround sound training classes for retail employees and customers.

Thank you for your time. And feel free to make a huge list too.

Answer:

Well... I have a few that I can suggest.

1 - Top Gun (at the beginning scene after the intro when the fight-

ers creep into the picture from the side).

2 - Dragonheart (when the dragon circles the guy in the field -a

true reference for a surround demo! It%26#39;s right after the dragon

swims in the river and peaks his head out to see some delici-

ous lambs browsing in the field.)

3 - The Matrix (in the 1st episode when they are in the lobby and

they bring huge guns out of their trench coats and begin firing.

Right when the scene starts, there is an thunderous bass peak

and then you hear the shells drop on the ground.)

4 - The Fugative (the huge train wreck scene, when they are

hauling the inmates to prison)

5 - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (actually, that%26#39;s not the movie,

I'm looking for good DVD ideas - I just got a new home theather system. Any ideas?

2009-11-05T18:18:00.001-08:00

Answer:

terminator, james bond, starwars, jarasic park, i robot

thats the ones we use to show off the capabilities of the home cinemas and we sell ones up to ￡100,000 and we use these dvds day in day out

merry christmas talledega nights, world trade center, gladiator pirates of the carribean Homage a Noir

Baraka

Koyanitsquatsi

All will look excellent and sound great on your system. Mission Impossible III. It tests the limits of sight and sound. Also, A good movie! Deffinatly Pirates of the Carribean 1 or 2. Those have awesome sound and you can get alot out of your theater with those. If not I would also suggest my all time favorite, Scarface. Say hello to my little friend when the gunshots start roaring over those home theater speakers! Live 8 DVD or Pink floyd Pulse DVD or the Wall dvd%26#39;s that are a must to own.....

I Robot

Independece Day (For the surround sound)

The Last Samarai

All Spiderman and Batman

and then their are the tear jerkers

The Notebook

City of Angels

and the classics..

Face OFF

Office Space

Goonies

It depends on how much variety you want and how wide you taste is.... %26#39;King Kong%26#39; for sure, plus %26#39;Brick%26#39;... it won%26#39;t really test anything for your home theater, but it%26#39;s a really good movie movie ideas:

-MATRIX trilogy

-Harry Potter (all of %26#39;em)

-Da Vinci code

-The Fast and the Furious 1,2,3

-Superman returns

-Underworld 2

-Chronicles of Narnia

Well, I guess those would knock your surround sound out... Enjoy.!!

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I'm looking for help to find the tv codes of a Luke Skywalker lightsaber univesversal remote fro

2009-11-05T18:18:00.000-08:00

Answer:

There is an auto search feature on there that should help you find the codes. A menu will come up and you can get the codes from there. If that doesn%26#39;t work there is a toll free hotline that you can call (should be on the remote or with the packaging if you still have it).

I'm looking for surround sound for around $300 dollars any suggestions. need it for dvd and cd,

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Try Best Buy, they have a lot of systems that include reciever and speakers for around that price. If you already have a dvd player make sure the system has the right audio input, fiber optic or digital coaxial, to match you dvd%26#39;s audio output. If you don%26#39;t have a dvd player, either get a system that has one built in or get one that has the audio output to match the system you buy.

I'm looking for the loudets speakers I can get for my money any suddegestions?

2009-11-05T18:17:00.001-08:00

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For the most bang for your buck, I would suggest a pair of older (10-15 years) Cerwin Vegas. Anything from their DX series. Preferably DX-7 or DX-9. The DX-9s are 4 ohm speakers so you need an amp that can take the punishment. They are also huge (90 pounds) so shipping will kill you. You might get lucky and find a pair in a second hand store for next to nothing. Work on your spelling first. Learn lipreading. You%26#39;ll need it. Look for efficiently rated speakers as given the same input wattage, they%26#39;ll play louder. Efficiency is usually stated as a number such as 90dB. You%26#39;ll want a number %26gt; 90. Also look for a large maximum amplifier power. Look for a 250-300 wpc type rating. A good choice to lose hearing is Klipsch. Very efficient and play crazy loud. You%26#39;ll also have to buy a high current amplifier to achieve ear bleeding levels. Don%26#39;t skimp here as you%26#39;ll damage your speakers with inadequate power. i have a set of jamo d365%26#39;s that do a good job of rattling the neighbours crockery-but make sure you have the amp to back them up. 1) No offense, but there is a "Check Spelling" button for a reason

2) You need to specify what exactly your situation is and what you want the loudest possible speakers for

3) You should also specify your cost expectation

If you want the absolute loudest, regardless of quality, you can find crap at your local flea market that will fit the bill for only a few bucks, but, you get what you pay for.

I'm looking to buy a DVD Recorder/player for my television that has onboard memory as well.?

2009-11-05T18:17:00.000-08:00

What is a good make to buy?

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I am not sure what you mean by on board memory. If you are thinking about a DVD Recorder with TiVo I am not sure.

But I do have a great DVD Recorder that can handle all discs (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW). It has a timer where I set the timer, I am thinking, at least one week in advance, or tell it to always record during a certain day of the week or a certain time. It can record 1 hour, 90 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours and 6 hours (the six hour doesnt look so good so I wouldnt suggest using that setting).

It%26#39;s a Sony RDR GX300. You can buy it from the link below and also from amazon.com (I think) and circuitcity.com Just go TiVo and save yourself the next big purchase. Just get the one panasonic makes. I have it and it works great. I am at work however and don%26#39;t have the model # with me.

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I'm looking to buy a Home Theater system for my parents who aren't very tech savy.?

2009-11-05T18:16:00.002-08:00

They just need something decent to enhance their sound. We bought them a 60" tv last year so I think this would be nice. Would any tech savy person tell me if this is a good system. It says it%26#39;s only 250 watts

RCA 250W 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with 5-Disc DVD/CD Player

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...

Answer:

bestbuy stores have a good selection i would go with the onkyo hts590 it sounds good and it isnt too expensive only like 250 dollars you can get it at circuit city or best buy p.s that RCA is a Piece! sorry! Trust me It%26#39;s a cheapie ...Step it up a notch .

450 Watt or more ...

Also Who%26#39;s installing? We are in our 50%26#39;s and bought a system last year. Not from the tech generation we had trouble hooking things up ( HDTV, DVD, SATELITTE etc) . We actually returned the first one we bought. The sales person directed us to a Sony ..Easy hook up .. nice sound. 5speakers and a sub woofer included.

Decent price - I think we paid 169.00 or there abouts. 1st of all that system is not that good trust me 2nd how much are you willing spend 3rd do u really need to have a dvd incorporated into the system trust me ill tell you what u need to get you should look into this system http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/sony-home... not to pricey and perfect for your parents and easy to set up and operate and it has lots of audio imputs as oppose to the rca which has no other sound imputs like if u wanted to hook up ur tv to the home theater and if you dont already have a dvd player look into this dvd player its good on price and easy to operate as well. trust me with this combo u wont need to buy another system for a long time

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I'm planning to by a home cinema theater any suggestions?

2009-11-05T18:16:00.001-08:00

I want a separates not theater in a box. I have a budget of 3 grands for all (AVR,surround sound speakers, Dvd player %26 hd ready tv) Thanks

Answer:

I presume you are talking about Pounds and not Dollars.

All I can do is recommend what I have as I am very happy.

Hitachi 42PD9700 Plasma - ￡950

Yamaha YSP-1000S Digital Sound Projector - ￡475

Yamaha YST-FSW100S Subwoofer - ￡109

PS3 60GB (Region 1) for DVD and Blu-Ray - ￡305

You can just use any multi-region cheap DVD player for UK bought DVD%26#39;s.

With my setup, you do not need to have wires all around the room for surround sound as the Yamaha is designed to do this wirelessly from the single 42 speaker unit. Try this link - http://www.avreview.co.uk/

Post threads or just look at the reviews for all your audio video needs!! Have a look at the Richer Sounds web page a google will find it, My mistake was mixing speakers, I have Mission front and rears and a KEF centre I wish I had gone for all KEF%26#39;s but my speakers + bass unit =￡420, AV amp Yamaha DSP-AX640SE ￡400. it is a couple of years old now so I expect the new and improved version is out, if you say ￡180 for cables and leads that leaves you ￡2,000 for the T.V. etc. Much as I respect Richer Sounds I would not by a T.V. from them, I envy you it is such fun opening the boxes and trying to work out what goes where. Good hunting. Try -

Denon DVD-1930 DVD player

Sony STR-DA1200ES A/V amplifier

I'm thinking about buying a projection tv, as in the kind that shows on the wall. Do you know ab

2009-11-05T18:16:00.000-08:00

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I have the type of projector you refer to. It is a Sharp DLP about 4 yrs old. This is what you need to know:

You must watch in a darkened room.

You must have a real screen -- a white wall won%26#39;t cut it. You could get by with a painted surface on a very flat, very smooth material, and mount that on a wall. But a commercial screen (Da-Lite, Stewart Filmscreen) is superior.

The projector bulb lasts 1500 hours (some newer ones last longer) and the cost to replace can be as high as $500

The best projectors for HDTV. in a reasonable price range, are made by Sharp, InFocus, Optoma. The next step up would be Marantz DLP or Sony SXRD. Prices range from about $3500 (Sharp) to $10,000 (Sony). Then add the cost of the screen ($500 to $2500 depending on size, quality and features).

Finally: there is no better way to watch TV! Be ready to replace the $200 light bulb! I don%26#39;t know alot or really anthing about them but,you are so lucky you can get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

They also need picture adjustments by a service tech to keep picture sharp. First, the picture must be projected onto a completely white background. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the image properly.

Second, The room must be fairly dark in order to see the picture.

Third, bulb replacement can cost between $100 and $500.

Fourth, service must be done on the projector by a service tech fairly often to keep it working properly.

I'm thinking of buying a multimedia projector, what is expected lamp life and reliablity?

2009-11-05T18:15:00.001-08:00

Answer:

Hi,

I have a BENQ W100 Digital Projector. I am very happy with it. In my manual the lamp hours for this Projector is 2800 hours and on Economic Mode it’s 2950 hours.

All Projector lamps are around the same live hours as mine. Try the following site....

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insignia tv code for comcast?

2009-11-05T18:15:00.000-08:00

Answer:

Look in the manual for the tv, find out what company actually made the tv. Odds are, it was Sylvania or someone like it, use the code for that company, and it%26#39;ll work. Call comcast for codes (probabaly won%26#39;t have %26#39;em) If not, there%26#39;s a long process in finding the code.

Turn on the television, on the Comcast remote press

tv=%26gt;press and hold setup until tv blinks twice=%26gt;enter on remote 991=%26gt;press power. If set does not turn off, you have to alternate pressing the power button and television button until television turns off.

If and when it turns off, press setup button to lock in code.

Hope that helps, used to work for Comcast.

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Installing an A/B audio switch?

2009-11-05T18:14:00.002-08:00

My new house has ceiling speakers throughout that are wired to a receiver in a closet. I also have a 7.1 home theater system. I would like to use the house speakers in my living room as both house speakers and my mids for my 7.1 system. The living room has a volume control in the wall for the house speakers. How and where do I install an A/B audio switch to be able to use these speakers for both receivers? Also, any suggestions for switches? Thanks! Chip

Answer:

Be carefull with this project! Your a/b switch should be connected on the source wires to the closet receiver and the type of switch depends on the wire connections and wattage limitations.

My concern is what the resistance of you ceiling speakers and volume control is. Most modern receivers have a switch to go from 4 ohm to 8 ohm and don%26#39;t like to be hooked up to speakers that aren%26#39;t meant for them. Most internal speakers / intercom systems run with in line audio transformers and with various resistance levels This enables them to work with thin wire over long distances. Things may work when first hooked up but may put serious ware on the receiver.

Good luck, Be careful

instruction manual for RCA H106A?

2009-11-05T18:14:00.001-08:00

manual on disc can%26#39;t be enlarged. Need to navigate the synched albums and artists. How?

Answer:

http://mp3.brrddd.org/rca-mp3-player-h10... ...

hpcgi1.nifty.com/uotaa/yybbs/y...

Internet DVD Rental?

2009-11-05T18:14:00.000-08:00

Whats the best site around?uk only please

Answer:

I used to use blockbuster but films started to take a while to be delivered. I now use lovefilm.co.uk find them better. For paid rental DVDs, Blockbusters the chain, currently has a good deal.

Upto five films at a time, by mail (order online from over 10,000 titles), for a fixed monthly fee of 9.99 UK Pounds. No overdue fines.

You can watch as many films as is feasible by you (unlimited). Return by post. And have new films that you choose and order online (sent to you by first class post).

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is 1081i better for HDTV or 720p?

2009-11-05T18:13:00.001-08:00

Answer:

Both formats are high definition. The resolution of 1080i is just twice that of 720p, but that only applies to still images. If the image moves, the edges are 540p. This is why 720p is preferred for sports, and probably why ABC Fox and ESPN selected that format. Standard definition is 480i, enhanced definition (a misnomer) is 480p

Note that all fixed-pixel displays (LCD, DLP, Plasma) display in progressive ("p") mode. So a 1920x1080 pixel display always displays in 1080p even if the source image is 1080i. The set internally "de-interlaces" the 1080i picture. When done well, this works well, but sets vary in quality of their de-interlacing process, and one done poorly is no better than 540p (for moving images). 1080i is a higher resolution so it should have a clearer picture. 720p is typically better not because of resolution, but because it is progressive. Progressive is always better than interlaced. Progressive paints the lines consecutively top to bottom, smoother picture and fluid motion. 1080i is 1080 interlaced lines, which means it paints 540 lines per a pass. Interlaced lines cause jagged edges and choppy video in fast movement. At a high resolution as 1080i, the jagged edges will not be as visible as see 480i.

If possible, stick to the progressive signals 480p, 720p and 1080p. Between 720p an 1080i, the average person can%26#39;t tell the difference unless your face is right up to the screen. Both signals still look phenomenal on a HDTV. 1080i is much higher resolution that 720p. 720 is standard broadcast definition. The best picture right now is 1080p. Yes, 1080i is better if your HDTV offers this

is 3.1 speaker able to plug in to laptop?

2009-11-05T18:13:00.000-08:00

Answer:

Sure. A laptop has the same 1/8 inch speaker/headphone connector as a desktop. Many people consider the sound quality from a laptop%26#39;s soundcard to be inferior so you might want to think about getting a USB out board soundcard. They really aren%26#39;t that expensive-

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll... If the 3.1 speaker allows pc compatibility then you can. Check

the manual of your 3.1 speaker If the speakers are powered, otherwise you%26#39;ll just get a very tiny amount of sound out of them.

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Is 557 by 234 a good quality picture?

2009-11-05T18:12:00.003-08:00

For a projector. I know its not HD or SD but, will it be as good as a regular TV?

Answer:

Not really, no. Although it depends what you want to project, and how large. Your computer monitor is probably 800x600 or 1024x768. Older computer monitors (around the time of Windows 3.1 or Windows 95) tended to be 640x480. 234 pixels is a very small height for showing any significant level of detail, and 557 is quite poor too. A regular TV (SDTV) is 640x480 in otherwords 480 lines of resolution. HDTV is 720 or 1080 lines of resolution. At 557x234 resolution, it will be equivalent to VCR quality.

If you are looking at a projector, then I would don%26#39;t buy it. If you are trying to find a projector for less than $500, there are many refurbished or used projectors that sell for less and you can get 800x600 (SVGA) or 1024x768 (XGA) projector. For $500 these days, you can pick up a 720x480 or 800x600 new projector. For $1000, you can pick up a 1280x720 or 1024x768 new projector. You probably will not be happy.It will show you lot of distortion

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is 7.1 surround sound the most amount of speakers on a system you can get?

2009-11-05T18:12:00.002-08:00

Answer:

You could hook up as many speakers as you wanted to that but you%26#39;d still only have 7 distinct channels (and a subwoofer channel). This is probably the highest comsumer surround sound format out at the moment. HD-DVD/BluRay players support 8 distinct audio channels so that would still be the same amount of speakers. NHK has developed a 22.2 surround sound format to accompany their Ultra High Definition Video 4320p technology but don%26#39;t expect to see this out for a decade or two.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22.2...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/surround_so... No, but it%26#39;s the accepted best format at this time...

Is a dvd player that upconverts worth the investing in? I've heard the only work on movies you b

2009-11-05T18:12:00.001-08:00

Answer:

Had the same questions 2 weeks ago, and I don%26#39;t think it is worth the money to spend, I am currently in a holding pattern for the HD-DVD%26#39;s prices to come down, you can find them now for around 400$, maybe after the new year or mid 2007 the price will come down. The upconverting feature works on all DVD movies (rent or buy). But, I wouldn%26#39;t waste your money on it. It helps marginally. Save your money and wait until the HD format war is over because that is true HD. Upconverting is pseudo HD, not true HD.

Also, you need to have an HDTV and HDMI to take full advantage of the upconverting DVD players. If you don%26#39;t have one or the other, you will not even be able to tell the difference from a standard progressive DVD player. 100-200 for a good player.

20-well infinity for the HDMI cable

Small investment that I think is worth it

I have an expensive Denon DVD player that on does progressive scan. I hooked up a $100 samsung DVD player to my Samsung 4272 plasma with a $100 HDMI cable and was amazed at the difference

It wasn%26#39;t sharper at least not that I could see but the colors just seemed to pop off the screen. Darks looked nicer and had more detail in the shadows. Not bad for 200$ but I wish I would have bought that Oppo DVD player because it seems to get some amazing reviews.

and they do work for all DVDs The up-conversion works on all DVDs. I started looking into this subject today after I got an upconverter DVD player - and discovered that the only way it would upconvert is via using the HDMI connector. If your TV does not have HDMI, you are looking at more than just the player.

My problem is that my TV has just a DVI. So, I will also need an HDMI %26lt;-%26gt; DVI converter, but I would lose the audio in the process! Plus, that converter from Monster is about 35. The area behind my TV is becoming a nest of cables. You can rent it from

http://www.anewindia.com/Ad Yes, you can get some cheap upconverting dvd players around $115 bucks. I would definitely suggest in getting one if you have a high resolution LCD or Plasma. Might as well spend the extra few bucks.

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is a monster subwoofer cable worth buying? will it give me tighter bass?

2009-11-05T18:12:00.000-08:00

ive upgrade all my cable to monster optical etc but i still have this subwoofer cable that came with my home theatre do you think an upgraded subwoofer cable will help at all?

Answer:

Even the best audiophiles in the world have a hard time telling what cables are what. Studies aside. Where cables get more expensive, are in the purity of the copper, and the number of strands in the line. More importantly is that you make sure the AWG of the wire is suited for the current your sub is drawing over the line.

Tighter bass is more determined by the type of the box, and the Damping of the amplifier. However, lower the impedance by using thicker cables, over shorter distances aids in the damping coefficient of the amplifier in relation to sub bass frequencies. Your Speaker, Cabinet, and Amplifier are far more likely to determine your tight bass response than what you%26#39;ll ever notice from your cables. The Monster subwoofer cable will give you better bass. But you get what you pay for, the quality of the cable is very expensive.

If you have the money for it, and arent quite satisfied with your bass, buy it. If you dont mind your current cord, you may want to keep to that for a while longer. Generally speaking, no.

Once you are using HEAVY cable to connect your speakers, the rest is mainly marketing and bullsh**.

Having been VERY good friends with a guy who used to do loads of reviews for Hi-Fi mags in the UK, he showed me some of the results from doing "blind tests" where folks listened to one set-up then the next and then the next. Each time, same CD track, same amp/speakers. All that was changing was the cable.

Is a more expensive high definition video cable that much better than a less expensive one?

2009-11-05T18:11:00.003-08:00

Answer:

With analog connections like component video, there may be some slight difference in picture quality but the big difference will be with the cables ability to reject interference.

Digital cables, on the other hand, are a totally different story: The expensive ones don%26#39;t do anything the cheap ones don%26#39;t. Aside from warranties, there%26#39;s no difference in performance. Here%26#39;s a little secret Monster Cable doesn%26#39;t want you to know: Digital doesn%26#39;t care. As long as a digital signal is reaching the other end of the cable, it%26#39;s as good as it can be. With digital, you either have a signal or you don%26#39;t, there%26#39;s no in between, so unlike analog cables, in which cable quality DOES matter, the cheapest HDMI cable will perform just as well as the most expensive one. Usualy yes cuz the shielding is better on high grade cables than on cheap ones thus preventing normal interference signals to be fed to your tv set In most cases, no, you will not notice a difference. Cable companies are just playing on peoples lack of knowledge or insecurities to increase profit, for the most part. There%26#39;s some minimum level of quality, but if you%26#39;re talking very short runs of 6 feet or so, it doesn%26#39;t matter if you buy a $10 HDMI cable from monoprice.com or a $120 cable made by Monster. High definition is *digital*--either it gets through or it doesn%26#39;t. Buy a expensive cable and compare it to a cheap one. If you see a difference, then there is one. Personally, I don%26#39;t see any difference, however, expensive ones are made with better quality parts. Its like comparing a Mercedes to a Honda. Just because a Benz is made with better parts, doesn%26#39;t mean it will last longer. Only get the expensive one if you have a long distance to run.

is a pioneer 60 inch tv purevisiaon a good mode;6070?

2009-11-05T18:11:00.002-08:00

Answer:

I say yes...

H a p p y

H o m e

T h e a t e r i n g ! i would go with only sony because of the clarity of the picture but those are cheaper so depends on ur price range

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is a pioneer 60 inch tv purevision a good model 6070pdp?

2009-11-05T18:11:00.001-08:00

Answer:

It is the best new model on the market.Slightly more expensive but worth it. As per most consumer reports and expert reviews,Pioneer is the best brand for plasma display followed by Panasonic Yes. If you%26#39;re not sure,

compare with anything

else, and then decide.

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H o m e

T h e a t e r i n g !

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is a plasma bigger than lcd tv or not - by rahul?

2009-11-05T18:11:00.000-08:00

Answer:

I THINK PLASMA IS BIGGER THAN ICD TV B"CAUSE WE HAVE PLASMA TV AND IT IS QUITE HUGE dunno They both can be any size screen they want - the difference is just the technology used to make the picture. All things being equal, LCD will make a CLEARER picture. Rahul, dono TV%26#39;s alag alag size me aate hai, jaise LCD 13 inches se 55 inches tak aata hai to plasma 32 inches se 142 inchesh tak aata hai- to aakhir me Plasma hi bada hua na? Plasma power aur money dono jyada khata hai, LCD sasta hai - long life hai. Yes it is. Plasma tvs are available to be bigger than the lcd ones, this is one of the main advantages of plasma tvs.. Besides the contrast ratio and color accuracy, motion tracking options are sustained in plasma tvs. In contrast, plasmas produce more heat and they have shorter display life. gaand me leke dekh le???????

haaa haaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaahaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

no it is not...... Typically, LCD televisions are anywhere from 20" to 40" and plasma televisions are 40" and up.

If you%26#39;re looking at an LCD, I recommend the Sharpo Aquos while if you are after a plasma, I prefer anything by Panasonic or Pioneer. they can be of any size they differ in quality of picture which u get

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Is a resistor an electrical check valve?

2009-11-05T18:10:00.002-08:00

I have two stereo amps connected to one speaker. a switch box is not applicable due to the junction being in the attic. i need to keep the current from traveling back to the second amp. what can i use to only allow the amp to feed power one way to the speaker and not through the speaker and back out to the other amp?

Both amps are 100watts per channel.

Answer:

You can%26#39;t do it with diodes because the current to a speaker is alternating, not direct.

You can use a remote 2 pole switch box (controlled by a relay).

It may be simpler however to re-run the speaker wire back down from the attic and make the junction accessible with a simple switch box. Run amp A wire to amp B, and put both into a switch box.

You could also get really slick and have the power on Amplifier A control a relay switch that disconnects the speaker wire from Amp B. Conversely for the other Amp. This would make the switch automatic, and safe. If both amps are on, then the speaker is entirely disconnected. I doubt you%26#39;re looking for something this complicated though. You need diodes. use diodes ..they only allow unidirectional flow of current A resistor limits current in an electrical circuit.A volume control is a variable resistor.A diode will prevent current from traveling the wrong way.But if you only have one speaker ,one amp should suffice .You could and should add another speaker if the signal is a stereo one.Otherwise you are asking for trouble diodes or not!It is not just a question of power from the amps if it%26#39;s volume you%26#39;re after .Bigger speaker or extra speaker you will push more air .On any stereo or twin guitar amp disconnect one of the speakers and hear the volume get cut in half.Hooking two amps to one speaker is doubtful for a lot of reasons.Good Luck! Oh brother Diodes won%26#39;t work. As stated above they limit current to one direction as in DC, Audio is essentially AC alternating current so with a diode you would have no sound.

A resistor will only drop the power in any direction.

The only way to do it is to wire a switch in somehow. That would be determined by you amplifier placements and the speaker location and only you know that.

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is a satellite speaker wireless?

2009-11-05T18:10:00.001-08:00

Answer:

The satellite speaker is simply your surround speakers. they can be wired or wireless. satellite is not a type of speaker, more the placement. YES No not necessarily you would need to check the technical specification for the speaker determine wireless capability. satellite speaker is a speaker that is in another room , part of your house, maybe outside (old school hifi let you pick %26#39;main%26#39; or %26#39;satellite%26#39; speakers)

your Surround speakers are usually referred to as what they are "rear", "front", "side" etc

Although satellite sems to be croppingup in reference to surround speaker designation The term satellite just means they go around the room wherever you put them, as in they are like satellites to the TV. They can be wireless but it depends on the speakers themselves. some are some are not. The word satellite here means it position in relation to the main unit or audiosystem It can be wired (more common) or wireless

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Is an upconversion DVD player close to HD quality on a HD TV?

2009-11-05T18:10:00.000-08:00

Answer:

Absolutely not... an HD upconversion is nothing more than blowing the standard NTSC picture up to the 1920x1080 resolution. You simply won%26#39;t get the detail and quality because the data is not there.

In a few years HD and Bluray will be cheaper. It just extrapolates some extra pixels. You%26#39;re not actually getting a better picture, but it will look better if you have an exorbitantly large TV. While it isnt true high quality of 1080P, it takes the 480P picture and scales it to 1080i. While you will still see some pixeling here and there, it is a better picture that just a straight 480P. In my book its good enough for now until the two standards are finalized (HD-DVD and Blueray). No sense in getting stuck with the obsolete player in a few years unless you have $900+ for the new player.

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is anyone can help me to find a sony DVD player that has a ZOOM effect?

2009-11-05T18:09:00.003-08:00

i need not too much expensive,other brands of dvd player that has a zoom effect i accept,but it is very good if i got a sony,coz my entertainment showcase was all sony brand.

thanks.

Answer:

I think lots of DVD players have it, recheck your remote to see if there is a zoom button

I have a portable DVD player, Toshiba MEDR16UX

http://www.crutchfield.com/s-x18nc50ncoh...

the remote that comes with it has the zoom button

I%26#39;m pretty sure that most Toshiba%26#39;s have ZOOM buttons

Is anyone expecting 5.1 channel music to take off soon?

2009-11-05T18:09:00.002-08:00

Like DVD audio or SACD? Is one or the other leading the industry?

I mean in terms of music reproduction vs stereo, and in terms of artists recording and being available in that format?

Answer:

I beg to differ...audophiles myself are well aware of the possibilities of surround music and would enthusiastically embrace them but for two things:

1) Engineers do not know how to do surround music mixes. You are correct that a concert should be %26#39;in front%26#39; of you but most mixes I%26#39;ve heard insist on scattering instruments and voices around the entire room. Note to engineers: I listen to a concert from the audience position, not the middle of the stage. You would think they%26#39;d have learned from the quad failure of the 70%26#39;s that we want %26#39;real%26#39; sound, not %26#39;surreal%26#39;.

2) Ever since the proverbial Beta vs. VHS war, people such as myself have become reluctant to endorse a format that has direct competition. The consumer electronics industry has shot itself in the foot so many times due to proprietary formats and just plain greed that new technologies have become a catch-22; no one will buy them until they%26#39;ve caught on and they won%26#39;t catch on till people buy them. Both have been around for awhile and neither has taken off like the original CD did. The biggest issue is that most true stereophiles who listen to music only listen in stereo. So the whole surround sound thing just never appealed to them for music. The idea is to produce a concert as best as you can. Concerts only project in one direction. I have a feeling that SACD and DVD Audio was nearly doomed before it ever got to the runway (in a manner of speaking). Regular stereo is plenty good enough.

is anyone getting bad reception on ch4?

2009-11-05T18:09:00.001-08:00

just thougt id check before i change the telly

Answer:

Which region are you in? Are you getting it though sky, freeview or analogue? my singing wasn%26#39;t that bad was it? where do you live No mines is fine Mines got that idiot Russel Brand on there all the time.

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Is anyone getting classic insight cable for less than $50.00 or is getting a dish a better deal$?

2009-11-05T18:09:00.000-08:00

Answer:

You%26#39;ll be wanting. Get the dish unless you don%26#39;t

care about what you get and just want something.

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H o m e

T h e a t e r i n g !

_ Dish is better, by far.

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is Big Momma's House 2 (Blu-Ray dvd) out yet?

2009-11-05T18:08:00.003-08:00

Answer:

Why would you care? Why don%26#39;t you see a good movie? Cattle, what can you do? no here%26#39; s a link to it on ebay

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Is Blockbuster having a sale on used dvd"s?

2009-11-05T18:08:00.002-08:00

Answer:

Why don%26#39;t you call up your local Blockbuster Video

store or go online and see what%26#39;s on sale this week?

_ The Blockbuster stores in my area already do that from time to time. So, I don%26#39;t think that it is anything new. mattters where u live bc every blockbuster has its own sales

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Is blue ray really better than dvd?

2009-11-05T18:08:00.001-08:00

Does blue ray disc have a better picture than dvd? Should I buy dvds or blue ray discs for my ps3

Answer:

I watched my first blu ray (crank) the other day and i must say, it is pretty amazing. I had to watch the movie twice because the first time i was more into all the details that i notice in the 1080p resolution that i cant see in lower res. I%26#39;d say yes, blu-rays really are that much better, sure they cost a tad bit more, not a huge difference if yo ubuy from amazon or e-bay. and the above post is right about the disc space. Blu rays can hold up to 50gb of space, HD-DVD can hold up to 30gb i believe, and standard dvd%26#39;s are normally 4.7gb. Do note though that you must have a 1080p display (that accepts 1080p connection) and an HDMI cable to play Blu Ray at its highest quality. I%26#39;d say, if you have those two things, to buy atleast one movie and see for yourself. I personally am hooked on it and can%26#39;t watch any other type of DVD Blue Ray is one of the formats for a high definition DVD. You must have a machine that can play Blue Ray. Blu-ray (and HD-DVD) discs have 5 TIMES the picture quality of regular old DVDs...Click this link for a comparison: http://www.whydoesmyhometheatersuck.com/... Yes! Blue ray is the only format that can output 1080p. Which is the highest resolution available for current TV%26#39;s. The picture quality is GREAT!! As of yet HD tv cant even brodcast in this resolution!!

Buy Blu-Ray! You have the equipment for it so use it! dvd is the standard format right now, but since you got a ps3 go buy the new blu ray movies they have for it! blu ray is the new stuff man. amazing picture quality. Blue Ray discs have aprox 5 times (aprox 50gb) the data storage of normal dvd movies(aprox 9-10gb)

Is blu-ray better than hd-dvd? why?

2009-11-05T18:08:00.000-08:00

Answer:

Because the Blu-Ray Disc technology

currently allows for a higher resolution

(i.e. 1080p as opposed to 1080i for HD DVD).

H a p p y

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T h e a t e r i n g !

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_ Holds more information. Off the top of my head, BluRay is about 56 gigabytes, HdDVD is about 42... Less storage means less info on the disk, ergo less detail in a picture.

Unlike Betamax, Sony might win this format war. I would expect the DVD war to go to hd-dvd. It is like the vhs war with betamax, which was the Sony system. Blu-ray is also a Sony system, and it is too proprietary for other companies to take advantage of.

I would hold off on the high def DVDs for a while. It doesn%26#39;t matter who is better. As far as picture quality is concerned they are equal. same goes for

sound quality. Right now HD-DVD players are less expensive, but Blu-ray offers more releases as more studios are releasing movies on blu-ray. I am waiting to see who comes out on top, and for prices to fall. If you want your DVD%26#39;s to fill the screen consider a DVD player that converts regular DVD%26#39;s to HDTV. They are much less expensive, and can hold you over until the battle is finished. Blue-Ray is the superior technology but unfortunately it has the disorganized backing of Sony. That alone is enough to make it fail.

Sony is notoriously mismanaged and stingy with their source code making it difficult for 3rd party developers to utilize their technology.

Is Blu-ray region free?

2009-11-05T18:07:00.003-08:00

Answer:

No, you can read about it here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blu-ray_dis... i m sorry its not the answer to what u asked

but i wanted to thank u solved a gr8 problem

u just got me talk to my love thanks

thanks a lot

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Is Blu-ray worth the $$$?

2009-11-05T18:07:00.002-08:00

I am not a techie, but I am not ready to jump on the Blu-Ray bandwagon.

Beta - OK but short lived

VHS - Better than Beta and made Beta Obsolete

Laser Disc - Better quality, but had to flip over a big disc. Didn%26#39;t take over from VHS

DVD- Better than LD and took over the home video market... DVD players started out at $400 or more. Now they are really cheap.

Blu-Ray??? Will they just be a stepping stone to something else? Will they make DVD Obsulete? Do we really want/need something so clear that we can see Hollywood Actor%26#39;s zits? Will the Blu-Ray players end up costing $20 if we just wait? Will the "clearer, better" picture make any difference in how much we enjoy a movie?

I think it%26#39;s just a bunch of hype to get us to spend $$$$$$

But I could be wrong.......

Answer:

At this point in time, it%26#39;s not worth spending the money on either Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Neither has market dominance yet, and there are many bugs in the latest players. In addition, unless you have a 1080P compatible TV (whose price is still plummeting) , you%26#39;re not going to unleash either technologies%26#39; full capability. Blu-ray, granted they don%26#39;t screw up the marketing, should come out on top for numerous reasons. First, 9 of 10 major movie studios have signed onto to Blu-ray while only 4 of 10 have signed onto HD-DVD. (yes that makes sense because some have signed onto both) Also, Disney has signed exclusively with Blu-ray, and they control a large portion of the movie industry. Second, the menus navigate faster with Blu-ray. Finally, the discs can hold a lot more data.

is converting vhs to dvd cost/time effective?

2009-11-05T18:07:00.001-08:00

Answer:

No.

DVDs are cheap. Considering the time you will spend converting, the money you will spend on equipment to convert and the fact that VHS tapes are inferior quality-wise and that inferiority will transfer to the DVD, you are better off just to re-buy your movies in DVD format.

Of course if you have irreplaceable home movies on VHS, it is in your best interest to convert those to DVD. You%26#39;ll have way more space on your shelves and they want to stop making VCH tapes inthe next 10 to 15 years. yes you dont have to rewind it at the end dvds these days are more popular and easier to store I suppose it mostly depends on the sentimental value of the VHS tapes... No. It%26#39;s a rather long and tedious process because you have to play the VHS tape in order for the DVD to record it. I tried it for a couple of hours, and then I just gave up. But if you want to save space and make it convenient to carry around, then go ahead and do it.

Just note that if the film has a lot of sentimental value to you, it will last longer on VHS than DVD, if you store the VHS tape in an ideal environment.

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Is Creative Inspire T6060 5.1 speaker system good enough for the price? Any problems? Any better bud

2009-11-05T18:07:00.000-08:00

Answer:

They will certainly Move some air!

Been Looking My self and Cant find anything with that price tag and with that sound Output!(Pretty Impressive!)

Is Dobly Pro Logic IIx compatible with Pro Logic II (and other older tech)?

2009-10-22T19:55:00.002-07:00

Hello everyone

Before I commit to buying a new amplifier, I just wanted to make sure that the amp that has Dolby Pro Logic EX (Pro Logic IIx) written on it is compatible with hardware that outputs with the older, Dolby prologic II?

Thank you.

Answer:

Dolby Pro Lobic is an encodement that is used on liscenesed product. If your equitment decodes the latest versions of Dolby Pro Logic it will also decode the other liscensed versions.

Keep in mind though, this feature only truly is an advantage with DVD%26#39;s and product with Dolby Pro Logic on the label. If the video is encoded with THX audio, the pro logic decoder on your amp is inneffective.

Try to find and amp that decodes as many sound encodements as possible. Dolby Prologic IIx should be compatible with Dolby Prologic II, it just has an extra speaker in the rear, Coco 2591 hit it right on the mark. I have a receiver with Dolby Prologic IIx. It is just a 6.1 or 7.1 version of Dolby Prologic II 5.1. The two work with each other no matter what. DPL II works with two rear speakers where as DPL IIx can spread the surround sound out to as many as 4 rear speakers. In other words, instead of having 2 seperate channels in the back, you can have as many as four in the back if so desired. All of the above work with any stereo source; LP, tape, VCR video sound, you name it. After you learn how to use it (which is very easy), there should be no problems at all. The manual that comes with your new amplifier should explain all of this. Or better yet, go onto the web-site of the brand of amp or receiver that you are considering and try to download and look at its instruction manual. That is what I did to clear up this and some other concerns before buying.

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is dvi connection only support video but not audio?

2009-10-22T19:55:00.001-07:00

pls explain about d-sub connection n pc input connection.thx.

Answer:

Yes it only supports video (Digital Video Interface), you will also need to run audio cables. Yes, DVI is digital video only. I have a TV with an HDMI port, but my cable box supported DVI. I had to get a DVI to HDMI cable, but I also had to run two audio cables from the cable box to the TV also. Otherwise I would have been watching incredibly clear silent movies. You will need to hook an audio-out cable from the cable box to the audio-in on your receiver. I had the same problem. I hooked up the HDMI to DVI cable from TV to Cable box, but no sound. Then I put the audio cable on like I said. correct a mundo...only video...You should get HDMI it supports video%26 audio

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is front, rear & center speaker,s the same?

2009-10-22T19:55:00.000-07:00

i want to have a home theather, i already have a tv %26 dvd. a want to buy a speaker 1 at a time. need good advice. thanks

Answer:

Sometimes home theater systems have all the speakers the same, and some have different ones for fronts, center, and rears.

I have no idea why you would buy 1 speaker at a time. You would be wasting money. It is cheaper to buy them in sets. Also, the speakers in sets are optimized to sound good with each other. no they are diff is size and ohm front speaker size is some cases 6 inch in dia. rear are 6inch by 8inch The ideal home theater system would have identical speakers on each channel. That may not be practical in the rear channels depending on the room layout, but it makes good sense in the front since you want the smoothest transition in sound between left, center and right. This is the way I design all my best dedicated theater systems and the way all commercial cinemas are set up.

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Is having a high lumen rating bad for black levels?

2009-10-22T19:54:00.003-07:00

If a projector has high ANSI lumens, will it tend to have a worse absolute black level?

Answer:

The lumens as determined by intensity of lamp illumination used for transmissive or reflective images will not affect contrast ratio, but will affect black levels (not the same thing). Increasing the illumination increases both bright and dark areas by the same percentage. However, this is not to say that the image will appear the same. The lower-level illumination image may look better (more contrast) because of the non-linear response of the eye. You may not notice a 20% increase in brightness in areas that are already very bright, but a 20% increase in brightness in dark areas could be very noticeable.

There are, however, some very high-lumen projectors that have good black levels--as good as lower-intensity ones. In general the higher the lumes, the lower the ocntrast ratio. (The difference between the whitest white and blackest black)

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is HD DVD better than blueray disc?

2009-10-22T19:54:00.002-07:00

Answer:

In theory Blu-Ray has some technical advantages over HD-DVD, but in practice (at least to date) HD-DVD provides superior results because producers have made some smarter decisions that allow them to operate closer to the potential of the medium than producers of Blu-Ray disks. For discussion see the links. I particularly recommend you read the first one on the marketing of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD .... illuminating!

That said, both provide results that are superior to regular DVDs BUT the experts (See an example at the last link) recommend that consumers avoid buying either for at least the next 6 months to a year.

The bottom line is the two formats are incompatible and, to date, show every sign of being in a war to the death. It is not really clear that either will survive since they are -- for many consumers -- a solution looking for a problem.

While players are backwards compatible (and will therefore play regular DVDs), only the HD-DVD player is low enough priced (Toshiba HD-A1 is available for under $500 US) to justify buying now -- and then only if you need a new player now.

Personally, I won%26#39;t even consider buying now. I was burned on Beta vs VHS, and bought into SACD and DVD-A. This latest war shows every indication of being at least as expensive for consumers, but unlike the VCR wars, HD DVDs (of either stripe) don%26#39;t provide a sufficient advantage over regular DVDs to justify jumping until the conclusion is a lot clearer. Blu-ray holds more.. But at the moment HD-DVD movies have better picture quality. I saw both HD DVD and Blueray at Best Buy and i was not impressed with either one ?

Is HD DVD winning the battle against Blu-Ray?

2009-10-22T19:54:00.001-07:00

Answer:

No, they%26#39;re both neck and neck.

_ Yeah!

On January 8, 2007, at CES, it was announced that HD-DVD has sold more than Blu-ray Disc. It was announced previously (prior to the Playstation 3 launch) that HD DVD had captured two thirds of the early market however Blu-ray was almost 50% more profitable.

Now it is to be seen what will be the situation after PS3%26#39;s overall launch yes it would appear not, however the battle is very far from over. Currently blu ray have signed more of the influential movie studeos. Blu ray also has the advantage of a player in the PS3 games console, however it could be argued that microsoft and HD-DVD have an advantage since there are more 360s available for which a HD-DVD player upgrade is sold. Currently HD-DVD discs and players are significantly cheaper than the blu-ray equivalents. Nevertheless blu ray does have large data capacities. It would appear that in terms of the product HD-DVD do have the upper hand. But, Blu-Ray is currently used more widely In addition to the comments above. Blu-ray has one other advantage. Sony makes it, and they also happen to make movies "Sony Pictures". Along those same lines, they also make the equipment movie studios use to master DVDs. They are pushing the mastering equipment into studios because history has shown who ever makes the most movies in a particular format wins. LG annonunced a player that will play BOTH blu-ray and HD-DVD discs. If I were going to buy a player that%26#39;s where I%26#39;d put my money. Then it don%26#39;t matter who wins. In the Home Theater sector, they are... the only way they can make it back is by the way of the PS3. No, There more of a push toward Blu-ray. Sony and a lot of other companies are promoting it. I think it will win out. No way.

Is HDDVD 1080p like Bluray?

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Or does HDDVD have less resoloution and is it Progressive Scan like Bluray.

Answer:

Both HD-DVD and BLuRay support 1080p. Some players have not yet implemented that output, but all are expected to eventually. Both formats are capable of full 1080p resolution, but right now BluRay is having picture quality problems, most likely from the way the discs are encoded. I%26#39;m sure those will be resolved, and that there won%26#39;t be any significant difference in performance between the two. No, HD DVD is only 1080i, not the full potential of

High-Definition of 1080p from the Blu-Ray format.

H a p p y

H o m e

T h e a t e r i n g ! In terms of picture quality, blu ray and hd dvd are essentially identical. so that means all the cool things like 1080p progressive scanning are all there. Where they differ is on a design/engineering level. ALso since blu ray theoritically can hold much more than hd dvd, it can hold longer video data. If you can tell the difference between 1080p and 1080i, I mean visually tell the difference, then you want Blu-ray. I can%26#39;t (1080 is 1080 to me, they are both HD). But, I am guessing Blu-ray will win like VHS did over Beta max in the 80%26#39;s.

Both HD-DVD and Blu-ray are brand new formats, and the players are seriously expensive right now. If you are looking to buy one of these, my advice is wait one year to see which format wins, then buy a unit after the price has come down.

Instead, go out and buy an upscaling unit (takes standard DVDs and converts them from 480 to 1080). They are less than $150, and look almost as good. Then, when the format war is over and the prices are down, run out and buy a Blu-ray.

Is HDMI "upconverting" any better than component out?

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Right now I use a standard DVD player using component out to my HDTV. If I switch to a DVD player that has HDMI "upconverting" and use the HDMI cord and input to my HDTV, will it actually look any better?

Answer:

The answer lies in the quality of all the items in the chain. Poor interpolation (upconverting) won%26#39;t result in a better picture than you receive now. Poorly made cables won%26#39;t help either.

If your HDTV is older, like mine, you don%26#39;t really have the option to hook up to HDMI (no such connection on sets older than just a year or two). If you do have this option, and a good quality DVD player, and a good HDMI cable, you should see a big difference. A ho-hum brand and the cable that came with it will produce indiscernable results.

I just bought a middle of the road Sony unit that upconverts, a high quality HDMI to DVI cable, and hooked it up to a top of the line Optoma Home Theater Projection system. WOW!!!! Big difference compared to the VERY expensive Harmon Kardon DVD player that did not upconvert.

Want to buy a barely used Harmon Kardon DVD player???

By the way, my neighbor bought a Samsung unit that upconverts and hooked it up to his 55 in Mitsubishi projection HDTV. Marginal difference at best. In theory, yes. In practice, maybe.

There are many variables, but generally HDMI -- digital video and audio signals over one cable -- or DVI -- digital video only -- will give a better picture than component, which in turn will be better than S-video (composite will be worst).

is HDMI as good as component hook up for Hi Def?

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Answer:

HDMI is currently the best transmission of both Video and Audio data. HDMI = High Definition Multimedia Interface carries uncompressed digital data for both Audio and Video. Compare this to the previous best technology DVI which carried digital video only. Component only transmits the video signal without audio and transmits the signals in an analog format. HDMI is superior in that it keeps the signal in digital format all the way up to the digital (HD) display. hdmi is the best connection for hd. component is the second best . with hdmi you get the best picture from any source that has that type of connection - up converting dvd players, hd dvd, blu-ray get the very best picture from that connection. HDMI is digital and component is analog. In theory, digital should be better since the data transfer is error-free, while analog transfers will experience degradation, but this all depends on the source. If your source and target have HDMI connections, by all means use that, otherwise, good-ole component will work just fine. For HiDef, HDMI is actually better than component cables. You can actually get HDMI cables as cheap as, if not cheaper than component cables.

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Is HDMI cables worth the cost or should I stick to Compent video cables?

2009-10-22T19:53:00.000-07:00

Answer:

The cheapest HDMI cable will give you better performance than the most expensive component cable. Why? Because HDMI keeps the signal in the digital realm, which means there is no chance of signal degradation. Another great thing about digital (which high end cable manufacturers don%26#39;t want you to know) is that you either have a signal or you don%26#39;t, which means if you%26#39;re getting a signal it%26#39;s as good as it can be so there%26#39;s no sense in spending mega-bucks on ridiculously priced cables; the cheap ones work just as well!

As other answerers have stated, you can pick up an HDMI cable for less than $10 so it%26#39;s well worth the cost! HDMI is the way to go.

It supports uncompressed High Definition images AND audio on a single cable.

In other words, no mess of clunky cables to connect between your media player, tv, and receiver.

HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI, and it also supports DVD-Audio as well as SACD.

Be careful NOT to use a run of cable longer than 16 feet, as you%26#39;ll experience significant loss in quality. as a high end home video installer, I must say that HDMI is the way to go. much better clarity in both picture and sound don%26#39;t get scammed from Best Buy and the like. NO need to spend $60 - $80. We and my friend bought ours online for $8 with the componet cable you get color noise, that%26#39;s that hissing noise when your tv is on. its slight but too me very annoying. so i use hdmi i think there is a slight differerence with in picture and no hissing noise from the cable. hdmi is digital and allows for corrections to signals on picture and sound. analog component cables do not. you can get hdmi cheap on ebay from monoprice.com his ebay stuff is a little lower priced. under 10 bucks and they work great. try them out and you will notice a difference.

best of all sound and video in digital format on ONE CABLE. HDMI is a digital signal. Component cables contain analog signals. Analog is much more susceptible to noise distortion. Buy the HDMI cables and don%26#39;t look back. Get HDMI. Component cables provide an analog signal, where as HDMI provides both digital audio and digital video. HDMI cables are also just as cheap as components

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is it possible to view a dvd by using a multi media projector,dvd player & amplifiers only?

2009-10-22T19:52:00.003-07:00

Answer:

If your DVD player and projector are compatible, sure. Connect your DVD video output to the video input on your projector, audio outputs to your amplifier. Are you playing a stereo amp? If so, connect your left/right outputs from the DVD to the amp, the amp to your speakers. When you set up the DVD player set it to PCM or 2 channel stereo settings, that way you won%26#39;t loose the center channel track from the DVDs. Some older style DVD players don%26#39;t have decoders, and so you need a digital processor to get sound, but most newer units don%26#39;t need outboard decoders. you wont need the amplifiers to view it, But if you want sound you may need speakers.

Yes you can hook up a dvd player to a projector without a proble, resolution will depend on which video out you use and the resolution of the projector

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is it possible to view a dvd movie by connecting only a multi media projector to the dvd player?

2009-10-22T19:52:00.002-07:00

Answer:

View, yes

Experience, no because there would be no sound. Sure, why not. You will be able to VIEW it for sure, and maybe hear it in mono if your projector does sound.

The best thing is to have a sound system (anything really) that you can plug into your DVD player for sound. Yes, connect it via composite, s-video, component. Sound is a little trickier and you will need a surround sound system. Even if your projector has speakers, you will be able to barely hear it. yes, however, you still have to connect your DVD to an amplifier and speaker(s) to hear the sound. Multimedia projectors are not only used for powerpoint presentations or for projecting computer generated images, they are also perfect as a DVD companion.

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Is it possible to watch a movie from my Laptop on my TV and record that movie on my DVD Recorder?

2009-10-22T19:52:00.001-07:00

My Laptop is a Dell E1505 with Windows Media O/S.

It has the S-Video outlet at the back. My TV is old it only has those analog outlets. (The Red, white and Yellow sockets). My DVD recorder is brand new and has pretty much everything.

My question is, is it possible to play a movie I have saved on my Hard Disk and Play it on my TV and use my DVD recorder to record it onto a DVD disc? If so, what cables do I need and advice on how to hook it up?

Answer:

S video and headphone to red and whites audio cables from the laptop into the DVD player. Just Plug in the Svideo to the DVD recorder from the laptop. Thats Video. Then plug in the headphone jack end in to the laptops headphone jack and the rca audio end into the DVD recorder

Red white yellow into the TV From the DVD recorder

Set the tv on the proper input and set the dvd recorder on the proper output.

Laptop configuration should be on the diplay properties.

Press record and you should be good to go

Cables:

1 S-Video

1 1/8 headphone jack to rca left and right audio

1 Composite (Red, White, Yellow) cable. yes you can hook your laptop up with a headphone jack to red and white audio cables along with your S-video then plug them into you line in on the DVD recorder then take the line out to the TV

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Is it possible to watch another channel while recording one channel when using the ati hdtv wonder?

2009-10-22T19:52:00.000-07:00

will the ati hdtv wonder just recording whatever channel i have set it to record or will it record all the channels i jump around to?

Answer:

You need to two tuners to be able to watch one channel and record another.

With one tuner you can only record one channel and watch a pre-recorded show.

Is it possible to watch cable TV on my projector?

2009-10-22T19:51:00.003-07:00

Answer:

Yes you can connect the cable to a vcr or dvd, and use the video and audio out from the vcr or dvd to connect to the projector. Yes most likely. First you have to check what plug-ins your source (ie cable box, etc) and projector have. Most all projectors now-a-days have RCA cable plug-ins. If your source has RCA, then its easy, just plugin the cable. If you don%26#39;t have the same plug-ins on your source and your projectors you may need to buy some sort of convertor (ie S-cable to RCA, composite to RCA, etc), which you can usually find at a local electronics store (IE RadioShack). Don%26#39;t bother running AUDIO to your projector...Consider your projector the same as a COMPUTER MONITOR...But "Mike" is right about the VCR...Run your cable/tv signal into the VCR and use it as a CHANNEL CHANGER...You%26#39;d have to anyway to record your favorite shows...Just one more remote control next to your chair. yes just need a digital imput like a cable box or sattelite box, and a reciever if you want sound.

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Is it possible?

2009-10-22T19:51:00.002-07:00

Is it possible to hook up an amplifier(like a car amp) up to a home stereo?

Answer:

You will have 2 problems, first is that your car amp uses 12 volts to operate it so you will need a special power supply, second is that car amps are usually rated at 2 or 4 ohms, home stereo is rated at 8 ohms, that may cause a problem and speaker damage.

It would a lot easier and safer to use an amp designed for home use. You could check with ebay for a compatable amp.

is it realy nessicary to use the video in / out jacks on the back of my audio reciever?

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Answer:

It entirely depends on the components which you are connecting and the type of operation that you want. For instance, if you have a DVD player, Satellite, VCR, and a Video Game system your TV more than likely couldn%26#39;t handle all that, so this is where the receiver comes in. If you run everything through the receivers A/V inputs then you could in a sense have one cable going to your television, making operation easy. Depending on the brand of receiver, it may convert lower video inputs out to higher outputs (example - Composite (yellow) in from VCR, but send out S-Video or Component to your TV). I travel for a living and I have most of the equipment I listed above, and I have everything running through the receiver, and now when my wife and son want to watch a movie or play games all they do is select the input on the receiver for the device they are going to use, and there it is right on the TV. No No, and many feel that feeding the video through the receiver degrades the signal (especially HD). It certainly doen%26#39;t do it any good. However, I have seen reviews of some receivers that reported good results with HD video (no difference visible). If you don%26#39;t feed the video through the receiver you lose the advantage of switching video and audio inputs from one control. If you have more than one separate video source and can only connect one to the TV, then it will more than likely be necessary. Example, if your VCR and DVD player are two physically separate units, you%26#39;ll have to do this. If they are one unit (DVD-VCR combo), then it may not be necessary. Yes unless you prefer to just look at your receiver and not listen to it.

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Is it safe to place a LCD flat screen TV on a wall above a fireplace?

2009-10-22T19:51:00.000-07:00

Answer:

Many people do this. Is this a fireplace that you use? Does the fireplace have a mantle? All fireplaces at one time or another have back draft. Do you want smoke and heat all over your very expensive TV? The most common mistake people make when hanging a TV on the wall is placing it too high. The TV should be placed so that the center of the screen is at eye level when seated. Placing a TV above a fireplace mantle will make it way too high. Is this a masonary fireplace? Although mounting the TV to a masonary or brick surface is a relatively minor obstacle, how do you plan on hiding the wires? You will need to somehow get power, coax, DVD signal (RGB or HDMI), to the TV as well as audio from the TV to your sound system.

Safe? Probably.

Practical? Probably not. I heard this question before. Not ideal. Make sure you don%26#39;t have heat radiating to where the TV will be. If so, then it is not recommended. It would be anywhere from lowering the logevity of the TV to being dangerous.

H a p p y

H o m e

T h e a t e r i n g !

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Is it safe to put my subwoofer on its side?

2009-10-22T19:50:00.003-07:00

I have a 5.1 speaker system that I am hooking up to my PC to replace my old dodgy 2.1 speaker system.

The sub on my old system was slightly wider, but shorter than the new one, and the new one is about 3cm too tall to fit in the same place. Is it safe to put it on it%26#39;s side instead? Will it make any difference?

Answer:

Bass speakers are less "directional" in other words it doesn%26#39;t matter where you place them in a room and the sound will permate the same. However, the smaller high frequency speakers are much more directional and a small change in position will affect the sound. They are opposite to each other, hence it doesn%26#39;t matter how the sub- woofer is placed. thats fine,it can be put in any position Unless it has special feet or vents it will make zero difference to the sound. So yes it is safe. Any position is good Yes,but be aware of any heavey crossover networks that might be fixed to the base of the unit.Make sure they are secure. Any position as long as vents are not blocked. There%26#39;s no proble at all. You can place your subwoofer in the way you like. It%26#39;s just a speaker in a wooden box (what can go wrong here?:)) But the producer fitted the sub. with some small legs to prevent the sub from moving on the ground or to sound poorly than normal!

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Is it true selecting good speakers and matching with them with amplifier is luck?.?

2009-10-22T19:50:00.002-07:00

am not at all good in technical side, so need a clear help in building a nice HT. I cant complete the HT in a single purchase budget so am planning to built stage by stage. I have a good TV , DVD player

So should i start with a pairof tower speakers or bookshelf and Amplifier.

how do u rate polk audio monitor50 series tower and advice me the matching amplifier. tell me a nice configuration under the least budget so that i can finish the set up in some time

Answer:

First you need to know if you need 5.1, 6.1 0r 7.1 surround. Then you should find the right amp for that purpose. If you are on a budget, go with 5.1 . The amp and the sub are going to be where you spend your money. The Polks you mentioned are OK. Now all you lack are front towers, rear channel speakers and a good center channel speaker. I%26#39;ve never worried about matching speakers to amps. They just have to have the same OHM rating.

Hope this helps-- Go to a good hifi shop, explain what you want, and get them to demo to you. Choose the setup that sounds best to you. It is personal choice and what you like that matters. do without until you have enought money to buy it all at one time; you will be matching model A with model B. and all that means trouble. in the mean time read up on what you really want, and what you want it to do. Definately not!

Avoid the cheaper stuff in some of the bargain warehouses--they are cheap for a reason! Polk makes respectable speakers.

You should start with a pair of quality tower speakers. Remember that as a general rule, the bigger the woofer the more bass there will be. I would recommend a tower speaker with a 12-15" woofer. Most any amp you get will drive them without difficulty.

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Is it true that HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are bust?

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Answer:

I don%26#39;t think they are a bust at all. I have seen systems with both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD integrated in them and with the right display and sound system, there is truly a HUGE quality difference between them and a regular DVD player. Just remember, you have to have an audio visual system and display that can handle the output to appreciate the advantage of these new high resolution DVD players. I just saw a few days ago they finally came out with the first Porn HDTV DVD and its in the HD-DVD Format.

I don%26#39;t really care for Porn, but the porn industry is what did in Beta Max back in the 1980%26#39;s when they decided to release in the VHS format instead of beta

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is it true that the plasma tv will be flat dead or worn out in period of 2 or 3 years?

2009-10-22T19:50:00.000-07:00

Answer:

No. I believe they have a 10 year life span. Once it goes, it%26#39;s gone. As long as it is not being used for static images, it should last about 30,000 hours - and if you get more advanced plasma screen technology (such as rotating pixels), then it could be an upward of 50,000 hours (a year is less than 10,000 hours). It depends on how much you use it. You have to talk about how long you leave your TV on for, not how many years you have it. Plasma TVs have a half-life because there are gasses in the TV screen that are affected by how long they are used for. Two or Three years seems a little low in any case. I%26#39;d say you could look for at least 8 years.

If this is a real concern of yours, look for LCD TVs. They are still really thin and don%26#39;t have as many problems of this nature as plasma TVs do. If you run it all day long like at an electronic store, probably yes. If you use it like a normal person, then you will get your money%26#39;s worth. It may not last as long as a tube TV, but long enough until the next best thing comes out on the market.

Most plasmas have a half-life of 60,000 hours. At 8 hours per a day, that is around 9 years. Half life is the time it takes to reach 50% brightness. A standard tube TV reaches 30% brightness at 20,000 hours.

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Is it worth buying a sub?

2009-10-22T19:49:00.002-07:00

Got B%26W 602.5 floorstanders %26 powerful Yamaha Amp. Would I see any real benefit in getting a sub? If yes, would does anyone recommend?

Answer:

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I look forward to answering questions like yours. I guess you could say loudspeakers are my forte. :-)

Okay...

Your speakers are somewhat lacking in the bass category, so a good powered subwoofer will be an excellent supplement and will significantly augment the lowest octave of bass extension in your system.

Before I give you some considerations to choose from, I have some recommendations for set-up that will work across the board pretty much no matter which powered subwoofer you choose. First, start by placing the sub in a corner for greatest efficiency, then adjust the sub%26#39;s volume and crossover setting to best integrate with your 602.5%26#39;s (start the crossover point at 50 Hz, where your speaker%26#39;s lower limit is and adjust from there accordingly) to your taste in your listening position. See if your powered sub comes with a subwoofer cable, and if not, choose a good quality cable with shielding for quiet operation.

Ok, here%26#39;s some choices that I recommend (lowest to highest retail price -actual market price may be variably lower)...

Hsu Research STF-2 (my choice for best value)

BIC Acoustech H100

NHT Classic 10

Definitive Technology SuperCube III (lowest bass response)

Is it worth it to buy more expensive digital optical audio cables instead of generic ones?

2009-10-22T19:49:00.001-07:00

Right now I have a Samsung home theater in a box, 5.1 surround sound. It%26#39;s not a high-end system or anything, but it fits my needs/wants. I just switched all my RCA audio cables and replaced them all with digital optical audio cables. They sound great - I can really tell the difference, especially for video games. The sound is clearer and separated between the speakers a lot better.

Now, here%26#39;s where my question starts to come into play. Because I have only one digital input and I have multiple devices using digital audio, I have to run everything through a source selector. I had to buy one audio cable each for the devices themselves (Xbox, PS2, and cable converter) to run to the source selector, and another one from the selector to the receiver itself. Because I need so many cables I went with cheaper ones.

But sometimes, the audio drops out or gets static, which is fixable but inconvenient/annoying. Could this be because I went with cheaper cables instead of high-end?

Answer:

Cables arguably do make a difference. IMO, the largest difference will be when you%26#39;re going from the cheapest cables to more expensive aftermarket cables with gold plated connectors. Then, you basically go up in price 10-fold to get twice the sound and video quality performance. Worth it if you are a die-hard audio/videophile, but not necessary if you just want good sound on a tight budget.

As you might expect, the higher quality your home theater is, the more you will benefit from higher quality cabling (i.e. your system is only as good as the weakest component in a basic sense).

Is it wrong to burn movies and make cds and sell all day like I do?

2009-10-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

I sell the dvds with the color covers in a case . i sell like 100 copies a day on the streets.

Answer:

You are a thief and you ask if it is wrong? You%26#39;re naughty! If we consider MPAA is ripping our pocket off, I bet you%26#39;re not really stealing us if you%26#39;re cheaper. So I%26#39;d say no. But according to some people, you%26#39;re stealing their property, so the answer would then be yes. And if you%26#39;re in a country that prohibits it, then yes you are a stealer in your own country... but again, if your country permits that, then not, you are not. So what do you think you are? What you are doing is piracy, meaning selling copied movies without authority. Yes, it is wrong... Rock on brother! what if somebody saw you doing what you do and making all this money, then decided to copy you and do what you do but sell them for less than you. wouldn%26#39;t you be mad. oh and it is illegal so i guess its not to wise. Do you have anything good in stock? yes, it%26#39;s a crime...

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is LCD tv compatible connected to a PC?

2009-10-22T19:48:00.003-07:00

r those LCD tvs compatible to PCs as to become a monitor screen in particular those large wide screen LCD tvs?

Answer:

yes, you can use your LCD screen as a computer monitor and TV. Just connect the VGA or DVI cable from computer to Monitor. yes, most of the models have a PC Input port, where you can connect it to the VGA Video out of your PC port...... Any TV can be hooked to your PC if u have a compatible Graphics card. All u need is an RCA connection, or if u have an HDTV, u can use HDMI for digital. It depends if the TV and the video card in your PC are compatible.

The TV must accept one of these two connections, S-Video or DVI (Digital Video Input). Then your card must have the proper output. I have an AIW ATI x800xt video card and I can hook it to my 46" HD TV with the DVI cable. It all depends on your setup.

The answer to your question is yes it is possible. if you are looking to use the tv to display changing pics in your home it can be used for that if connected to a laptop or computer via USB cables. but, to use it as a monitor it will not work the way you are expecting it too. your computer is not set to the designation for the number of pixels in the tv. i use a 32%26#39; lcd it works for cable and computers. to me its the one u need so much room to work with and downloads look real great that screen and a roadrunner and url b set to never leave home again Many new LCD TVs have an SVGA connector for computer use. If you want to use your TV as a monitor, make sure it has one.

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Is movie audio bass under 180 hz mixed in stereo or mono?

2009-10-22T19:48:00.002-07:00

I am trying to hook up my powered sub to my parents DVD player, unfortunately, the dvd player does not have a Sub output. I am thinking about splitting either the left or right channel, but I am afraid i will lose some of the bass. I know you can%26#39;t tell which direction frequencies that low are coming from, which is why it would make sense that they would mix it it mono...but i am not sure, any help?

Answer:

Audio in DVD movies is recorded in 5.1 Dolby Digital regardless of its frequency response. During encoding, the codec can take advantage of similarities among the channels, but a two channel audio decoder will just give you stereo. Low bass is mixed in two different ways. There is an LFE (low frequency effects) or .1 channel which is bandwidth limited and there is are the other channels (left, center, right, surrounds, etc) which are full range signals. If the DVD does not have a dedicated LFE output, the bass will be mixed equally into the left and right channels so you would need to run both into a sub.

Assuming you have a 2 channel setup...you would want to split the output for both left and right channels, run one set into the sub, the other into your 2 channel amp.

Better yet, ditch the 2 channel amp and go to a surround speaker setup with a receiver. Far better sound and flexibility.

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Is my dvd player broken or what?

2009-10-22T19:48:00.001-07:00

I have a sanyo dvd player/vcr combo..Just out of nowhere it started saying "disk error" for every single dvd..Could it be possibly a dirty lense and could dvd lense cleaner help? or..what??

Answer:

It%26#39;s time to get a new DVD player. When you get a cheap

system, it won%26#39;t last. Going by retail price, you get what

you pay for. Get a better player, and you will be better off.

_ Try the lense cleaner, if that doesn%26#39;t work its something more. If its fairly new I doubt its a dirt issue though. get your lence change its broken just get a new one

i am a sound engineer and teck for 4 ys. i am 17 I would first try a cleaner and go from there, that%26#39;s usually the case. Have you tried your manual for trouble shooting advice? It helps you know. Sanyo, is cheap electronic junk. Dont expect things you buy from your groceries and cloths and toys and electronics discount store to last!

Recycle it. it is broken it is cheap to replace, buy a Oppo, they are the best

DVD-Auido, SACD, Divx and a great picture

and of cource try cleaning it 1st, but even if you clean it it will start to get dirty more offten

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Is my DVD player dying? Or is it the DVD?

2009-10-22T19:48:00.000-07:00

Certain DVDs will slow down and the player will squeak and not play the movies properly (skipping and such)? Is this my DVD player or something with the disk? If it%26#39;s the player do you think it can be fixed (at home, easily?)

Answer:

It is time to get a new DVD player/ dvd player Sounds like the DVD Player. How old is the DVD player? Also are your DVDs scratched? If they are then that maybe the problem. Chances are though it is the DVD player. As for fixing the DVD player I would not even bother fixing it, DVD players are so cheap anyway ... just replace it. Buy a new dvd, put new dvd in player. hit play. if you still have your problem. take your player and use it as a nice target for your gun. Mostly is your DVD Player, and you only can check for two things:

1. Spindle Motor. Thing that spin your disc, it might be slowing down. Order parts form your Player Manufacture.

2. OPU (Optical PickUp). Change 1set if you found out OPU are faulty. 1set= Optical PickUp, Spindle motor, Traverse Motor...

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is ntcs compatible with region 4?

2009-10-22T19:47:00.003-07:00

Answer:

Region codes and video formats are two totally seperate things. To the best of my knowledge, Australia and other Region 4 countries use PAL format, meaning in order to play these discs your DVD machine would need to be both Region 4 compatible AND PAL-format compatible.

Your television doesn%26#39;t care about the region code, only the video format.

Is Pal system used in Germany?

2009-10-22T19:47:00.002-07:00

Have the opportunity to buy a DVD player which has the Pal system. Want to make sure my German Movies, Pal System, can be played. Thank you

Answer:

Another question easily solved by google/wiki... Yes

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Is Philips HTS4750 home theater good for my Samsung LA32M61 lcd? y? or what home theater is best for

2009-10-22T19:47:00.001-07:00

Answer:

Not very reliable.

I suggest a system from

either Hsu Research or SVS.

Then get a Yamaha surround receiver

or one from Pioneer Elite. They also make

good universal DVD players if you need one of those.

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T h e a t e r i n g ! Hi, check the over one million reviews at cheapest prices search engine. They also list prices from almost every store and online merchant. If you really want to make life easy, try getting a samsung home theater. Usually, the remotes are completely compatible with each other. You%26#39;ll still need two remotes, but it probably won%26#39;t matter which one you pick up. Samsung also makes some really nice hometheater systems. You should be able to find something you like for $300 to $500 with a DVD player included.

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is plasma tv good for eyes and what is the cost of a plasma tv and also pls let me know the size?

2009-10-22T19:47:00.000-07:00

Answer:

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There should be no problems to the eyes.

Plasmas are around $1,500 USD on up depending upon size and brand and where you make your purchase.

Pick the screen size that measures (diagonally) between and ? and ? times the viewing distance. For example, if you are going to be sitting 10 feet (i.e. 120 inches) away from the screen, then get a TV set that measures between 30 inches and 60 inches in diagonal length.

Also, I would recommend a direct-view LCD integrated HDTV screen over a plasma as a better value. Sony is my prefered choice as well. Compare with your own eyes in person for the most informed decision-making process.

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= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = yes it%26#39;s good for eyes

samsung "M5 series"

81cm-74,000Rs

101cm-1,29,000Rs

115cm-2,50,000Rs

"M6 series"

81cm-1,20,000Rs

101cm-1,70,000Rs It is OK for your eyes as long as they not get

too tired.

Size: 32" - 40"

Plasma may not last as long as LCD ya its good for eyes,.. as in better for eyes than others its good for your eyes...well,as good for your eyes as normal tv%26#39;s are...and ya,go to best buy or sumthing for prices Of course Plasma TV is good for eyes.....

you can find the prizing information at

http://ebay.co.in Well a plasma tv is good for the eyes based on its inverse proptionality to the hole in your pocket.i.e the bigger the hole in your pocket the better it is for ur eyes. As to the size..that depends on what size you want your eyes to be (not to mention..your neighbours) at the end of the day...

Cost range: 70k and upwards.

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Is proiector a good idea to in order to experience theater type screen environment?

2009-10-22T19:46:00.003-07:00

Answer:

The simple answer is yes. A digital projector can be a very good choice for you if you want to experience a theater-sized screen in your home. A few things to consider however:

ANSI Lumens count: Lumens are a measurement of how bright the projection is of the image. If the lumens count were low (Under 1500 would be low) then the image would be difficult to see in a lit room. The shades would have to be drawn, and the lights turned out. So if you decide to go with a projector, lumens are a good thing. I use a 1700 lumens projector, and I am usually pleased, but once in a while unhappy with how dim it is. 2500 ANSI lumen projectors are readily available currently.

Inputs: A standard RCA video plug (The yellow one) looks pretty good on a smaller CRT screen (a standard type TV). But when it is enlarged to greater then 25” its low quality signal looks mediocre at best. Many projectors available now hove DVI and VGA inputs, as well as Component and the standard RCA inputs. When displaying on such a large screen, the highest quality video signal available is usually the best choice. If you want the picture to look as it does in the movie theater, you need to use at least a component connection.

Bulb replacement: Yes it is true that projectors require bulbs to operate, and yes they burn out over time. You can usually count on a bulb to last at least 2000 hours, and some are guaranteed up to 5000 hours. Bulbs can range from 70 dollars to several hundred depending on what type of projector you have. If you plan on using the projector extremely often, look to see what units have more affordable bulbs. However, there is some bad advice on the page, to clarify, all images wear and tear on the bulb equally. It does not matter if the image is TV or DVD or your Xbox. However, something to consider: TV is not broadcast in HD quality usually. When receiving standard TV and displaying it on your projector, all the imperfections of the standard video will be easily visible. This is probably why some people say that they are displeased with the quality of the image of their projector. (Or they are using a low quality video connection)

Is Satellite Cable better then Standard Co-axial Cable and if so, why?

2009-10-22T19:46:00.002-07:00

Answer:

i have satelite ,because when the cable goes out here it will take days for them to fix it . With satelite it%26#39;s only a moments time and it%26#39;s on satelie is better for the pictur on tv .It%26#39;s sharper Well Cable is better because you can watch cable in the rain and sometimes sattelite goes haywire if you watch it in more than 1 room.....cable%26#39;s better. yes.

satellite cable is the same as digital cable.

the material and insulation are different.

the main difference to co-ax is the aluminium foil under the outer layer.

use this cable for freeview also. I have seen satelite as well as land line cable. Digital cable is the best and that is what I use. The only way to verify is to go see it for yourself or take my word for it. Satellite is more reliable %26 cheaper. It will not go out in heavy rain as some people think. During very windy weather it might move the satellite out of allignment and cause a bad signal. But if mounted right and tight this should not happen.

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Is satellite TV getting better?

2009-10-22T19:46:00.001-07:00

I tried to have dish network installed a couple of years ago and they said it wouldn%26#39;t work as we have 2 large trees in our yard and they would block reception. Anyone know if one company over another get%26#39;s better reception?

Thanks

Answer:

They are all about the same. The dish size is the only difference. a 20" is better than a 16". If you have trees you are never going to get good, if any signal strength. Satellites require clear line of sight to send signals and trees block this well. Even if you get lucky when setting it up, when the wind moves the branches or snow builds up, or the leaves blossom in spring, your signal is gone. I am not sure where you are but in some areas there are newer means like cell network broadcasting / microwave.

I find that a lot of people think the dish points directly at the satellite but in reality the signal slightly drops in from above the dishes LMBF receiver. so check to see if you can locate the dish to get a good line of sight.

One other options is to find a 30" dish. They are usually used up north because of the distance from the satellites that usually orbit near the southern hemisphere. They are a little big but will still blend in to most homes. Good luck! yes satelitte tvs are allways better than or cable tvs they never go between the pgms or movies i advice u just install because isko laga dalo to life jingalala ive had em all dish network , comcast, time-warner, and directv.

Is speaker wire guage important in relation to audio cable quality?

2009-10-22T19:46:00.000-07:00

I have really expensive audio cables in my home theatre system but I think the speaker wire is pretty thin. How important is the speaker wire guage in your home audio system?

Answer:

In a basic sense, perhaps (mainly in the low bass region). But

that%26#39;s where it ends. If you are going into the higher end cable,

this doesn%26#39;t matter. Higher end cables use higher quality metal

and special designs to achieve a higher level of performance...

For example, if you%26#39;re going with a basic pair of copper wire, an

18 gauge wire is not going to be able to perform as well as say

a 14 gauge wire -especially in longer runs or with subwoofers.

If you have an ear for high quality sound, let your hear tell give

you the answer as to which cable sounds better. Helpful hint:

if your speaker has two sets for bi-wiring or bi-amping, sound

will be improved if you use them for a clearer path between a

speaker and the amplifier.

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_ yes the bigger the better.

go for a 16 If you are making the audio travel along a distance of more than 8 feet, it could degrade you sound quality. However, the thickness of a wire will generally cause a degradation in quality because of the type of amterial and the thickness. If the wire is thicker, there is less resiwstance in a wire, which will not cause the drop in current. If the material you are using for the wire is bad (not a good conductor) then the resistance will be high again, and cause the drop in current. The larger the better, due to less resistance along the wire. I have #10 through out my home. the more power you push the heavyer the gauge you should use.

Is the BOSE brand really that good?

2009-10-22T19:45:00.002-07:00

in some forums they said that bose sound was just enhanced not the best quality after all.

Answer:

don%26#39;t get their new 3,2,1 series with only two speakers, where it IS enhanced they do sound great, but its not comparable to real surround sound

get their real surround sound systems

Bose%26#39;s sound is unparalleled I think it%26#39;s a bit overrated. NO, 2pts No - but isn%26#39;t it expensive? There are better speakers out there. I believe its very good equipment COOL BUT NOT THE BEST No, it%26#39;s over priced crap. Anyone who knows home theater will tell you the same.

The only people who believe other wise either work for Bose, or have fallen for their BS hype. There are a lot of other brands out there equal or better for less money. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Listen to what these forums have to say. Better yet, go down to your local CE store that carries Bose products and have a listen for yourself, and compare to similarly priced audio gear.

There are many questions on Yahoo Answers that you could browse in the search that would give you even more insight on the Bose subject.

The enlightened audio hobbyist will not choose Bose. Just from my (25 years of experimenting with audio/video gear) experience.

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bose sucks! Don%26#39;t fall for the hype.

Is the BOSE Lifestyle 35 or 38 worth its high cost of S$6 000 ?

2009-10-22T19:45:00.001-07:00

Would appreciate comments from those who have bought the system.

Answer:

There are very few systems that are worth $6,000 . Here is a very interesting read about Bose-

http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html... Bose isn%26#39;t worth it unless you%26#39;re getting it for free. For $6000 you can piece together a system that will blow away anything Bose makes, especially if you buy them all from the same dealer. Most high end audio places (NOT Circuit City, Best Buy, etc) will give you 10%-20% off other name brand equipment. But for $6k you can get (all prices before discount):

Marantz SR7500 for $1000

Boston Acoustic VRM80 for $2000

Boston Acoustic VRM60 (rear speakers) for $1000

Boston Acoustic VRMC (center channel) for $500

Get a decent DVD player for around $500

Velodyne VRP 1000 for $200

Monster 2.2 M series 10%26#39; speaker cables for $500 (for fronts).

Monster cable for rears and center - price varies.

You will have a system that will blow away Bose (which isn%26#39;t too hard in the first place) made by companies that actually spend more money on developing their products than they do on advertising, like Bose does. Avoid Bose. Avoid Monster. Both are marketing companies that sell WAAAAYYYYY overpriced stuff. Both avoid publishing any meaningful specifications on their gear.

Go to the Yellow Pages and look under HiFi Stereo. You%26#39;ll do better going to a hifi store, stating your budget, and working with a knowledgable salesperson to design a good value system.

Is the bose wave radio really worth the purchase?

2009-10-22T19:45:00.000-07:00

Answer:

The sound on the Wave Radio is awesome, but it%26#39;s really really expensive, so unless you have a lot of money and a really discerning ear, you don%26#39;t need to drop $500 on a radio. I hate to admit it but I must say YES I have no opinion as to the actual sound quality of the Bose Wave radio vs. the quality of other systems. I find that I typically can%26#39;t usually tell the difference between systems until I listen to them side by side, so I don%26#39;t appreciate the difference when I%26#39;m listening to the system I have all by itself. However, I used to do consulting work with Bose, and I was amazed while I worked there that the engineers there took pride in saying that other companies made systems that sounded equally good but that Bose got the premium pricing just because of the Bose name. That really made me wonder about the sound quality difference that the company purports to offer. No, I don%26#39;t think it is "Worth" that kind of money.. look at any other systems at that price range... see what you can get for that kind of $$ Cambridge Soundworks makes a similar product that sounds as good to me. It costs substantially less. I have the model 88 it sounds great. Absolutely NOT. For the same price you can buy components that will blow away that little piece of junk.

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is the bottom part of my 4 floor standing speakers stands or not! from myLG 6 SPEAKER CINEMA SURROUN

2009-10-22T19:44:00.003-07:00

CAN ANYBODY TELL ME:

I HAVE PURCHASED AN LG 6 SPEAKER CINEMA SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM MODEL LH-T550TB.

THE 4 TALL FLOOR SPEAKERS (FRONT AND REAR) IS THE BOTTOM PART JUST THE STANDS,THEREFORE RECIEVE NO SOUND FROM THEM.

CURRYS TELL ME BOTTOM PART ARE ALL STANDS,BUT LG TELL ME THE BOTTOM PART OF FRONT SPEAKERS SHOULD RECIVE SOUND,BUT THE BOTTOM PART OF REAR SPEAKERS ARE STANDS ONLY!!

HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer:

I install these Daily and I can categorically state that the bottom part of the speaker is only stand , all round . However it does carry wire through it so that when you click the two parts of the speaker together the top half connects to the bottom half and carries the sound so you do need the two halves on all 4 stand up speakers to be connected together

Is the delay between audio and video I get on my surround sound amp typical?

2009-10-22T19:44:00.002-07:00

My amp is also a DVD Player, and when I play a DVD on it the sound and video are in sync, but if I use it to play sound from another source, the sound lags behind a bit. Is this just that I have a cheap system?

Answer:

Well, at least one or two speakers could have a very short delay )300 ms) like a slap back.

Anything more prominet and it could be your system is too slow or bogged down by programs running in the background.

Close all programs, such as IMs, etc. I had the same problem and it got worse, it was like watching an old Asian kung foo movie from the 70%26#39;s and the lips and sound got way off. I had to keep turning it on and off every 10 to 15 minutes to get it back in sync. It was professionally installed and worked fine for about a week. Then it went to heck, it was an LG system. Too bad, I loved the sound of the towers. From what I understand and was told here from someone that has been installing these things for many years said that was one of many things wrong with that line of equipment. We tried everything to adjust it but it stayed the same. Had to return it and we got the Onkyo 7.1 system. You can buy better, but starting with a very good amp. The onkyo or the denon. then you can buy speakers separately. I will do that next time. Until then go with the OnkyoHTS790 or DenonDHT687. I am told the Denon speakers have better performance, I bet they do, they are made by Boston Acoustics. It runs about 450.00 more than the onkyo. The onyko I paid 450.00 but things are on sale now, and you can get a good deal. So for a Home Theatre in box, stick with one of the two I mentioned, if possibile. The Onyko7.1 does not have a DVD player and the denon has one that is better than anyone can possibily dream of. it does things that no other DVD player can do. If I had the money, I would check it out. Try calling the help line from your system you bought, if it cannot be worked out and you are not happy, nost places give you only 30 days to return it. Remember, 31 days in December. I don%26#39;t think cheapness has anything to do with what you are asking, it is how it is made, The circuitry is made well in the two I mentioned, and they are heavy. The onyko has a 2 year warrantee, that is standing up to a well made product. Good Luck. P. S. That same person that gave me advice, said that I couldn%26#39;t go wrong with any of the line of Onyko. They made several. This one was the only 7.1 However there is nothing wrong with the 5.1 It is just ahead of it%26#39;s game by a few years or so. ( 2 extra speakers) Also, denon makes others too. Try listening to them before buying it, if possibile.

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Is the Denon S101 home cinema system any good?

2009-10-22T19:44:00.001-07:00

I am thinking of buying the Denon s101 2.1 home cinema system. Does anybody have one and is it any good

Answer:

I%26#39;VE HAD FOR ABOUT 8 MONTH IT GREAT IF YOU DON%26#39;T WANT HAVE BACK SPEAKERS. IF YOU DON%26#39;T LIKE HOW A BOSE SOUNDS IT IS A GOOD ALTERNATIVE.. IT SIMPLE TO INSTALL AND REALLY HELPS A TV WITH NOT VERY GOOD AUDIO. its not the same as having 5.1 speakers, buts it okay at what it does.

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Is the Directv NFL Sunday Ticket offer for real in terms of the free Ipod and 50 free music download

2009-10-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

Answer:

I just ordered direct tv today, with sunday ticket, and yes, the offer is true. Once you activate your account/equipment, they send you an offer in the mail for the ipod. Then they send it to you....it takes 4-6 weeks...which is the only downside.

is the hometheatere system DIVINCI AV607 GOOD TO BUY?

2009-10-22T19:43:00.001-07:00

Answer:

For the same (or similar) price, I would recommend considering the BIC Acoustech home theater system. A well-established speaker company that actually builds high-value speakers for home theater and music.

DiVinci is not bad looking gear (although they look better in pictures), but the sound is mediocre. Some even consider them a "scam" or "white van speakers" but I don%26#39;t think they%26#39;re a scam but may be decieving you into thinking you are getting speakers at a deep discount when the (so-called "discount") price you pay is probably fair for what you get.

DiVinci is quite similar to the SDAT (Super Digital Audio Technology) brand of speakers. I can tell you first hand about this brand because I own a pair myself (SB-E850 - you can see my full review here... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/custome... because I wanted to see for myself what kind of value they held. I can truthfully say that the looks are actually quite good (decent looking drivers, nice finish, good heft at about 70 pounds each, speaker feet, and gold plated binding posts -a set of 4 for bi-wiring or bi-amping), although the cabinets do not appear to be braced and are not very inert when you knock on the cabinet with your knuckles, and the sound is decent -not audiophile decent- for a party speaker or for movies.

ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NEAR FULL-RANGE, THEIR FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE.

So if you want some inexpensive party speakers that look more expensive that you paid for in price, then they might be worth giving them a try. But if you%26#39;re looking to get a great deal on some high perfomance audiophile speakers, then either research opinions on the internet, read more than one review on the speaker you are considering, and ultimately, audition them in person or in your home as long as you have the option to return them if you don%26#39;t like them. Rather than settling on a system for a bid consumer electronics store, visit a locally-owned high-end boutique store. You will be surprised how reasonably priced their entry-level gear is, along with sound that is awesome.

If you want help to match your specific home theater criteria, I would be glad to narrow it down for you. Feel free to e-mail me anytime.

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is the htmi cable worth buying?

2009-10-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Answer:

Answer 1 missed a few things. First of all your TV does not have to have an HDMI input, it can have DVI. There are conversion cables. Second, your receiver does not have to have HDMI capabilities. You can use the HDMI cable to send video to the TV, and an optical or digital coax cable to send audio from the cable box to the stereo. I believe you mean HDMI. Its a cool new technology that sends both a video and audio signal to a TV from a variety of units. This really depends on what you are using it with. You have to make sure your TV has an input for it, and if you have a surround system, it also needs to support HDMi switching so that it can trasmit the surround audio signal from your DVD/video game system to your receiver.

If you want to buy an HDMi cable, stay away from Best Buy or Circuit City, their stuff is a ripoff. Go to monoprice.com or eBay.

DVD player - probably not worth getting (unless you have a 42"+ sized TV)

Video game system - probably not

Cable box - yes The real question you need to ask is why do you NEED/WANT an HDMI cable. If you don%26#39;t need/want it don%26#39;t buy it. Frankly, the improvement in quality from sources like cable, dvd, sat. does not change much from component to HDMI. However, it is easier, one plug vs. five or six depending on set up. Therefore if you want simplicity HDMI is good for those sources otherwise its rather worthless. Second, if you%26#39;re going to operate an HD-DVD player or Blu-Ray player you need an HDMI to fully utilize the unit, thefore it makes sense to buy otherwise don%26#39;t bother. Moveover, should you use HDMI I recommend getting some professional assistance since some products (A/V receivers) will do HDMI switching and not HDMI up-conversion, some may do both. On top of the some products need to have HDMI switched on for the port to be active. Bottom line: unless your product requires HDMI or you want simplicity don%26#39;t bother. The quality isn%26#39;t that much better and it can be a pain.

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Is the infocus in72 as good or better then the themescene h30A projector?

2009-10-20T20:35:00.001-07:00

Answer:

I have been buying projection systems for business and home theater use for over 15 years now. I can%26#39;t deny that the inFocus IN72 is nice, with a nice bunch of features for the price. It also comes with HDMI interface, compared to DVI on the Themescene. You have chosen two very comparable systems.

having said that, I stopped buying and recommending InFocus equipment years ago. It is, in my expereince, the LEAST reliable on the market. I have had better reliability from cheap Samsung units.

I have had zero complaints from places where I have used Optoma gear (they are the ones who make the Themescene, and are a world leader in these systems). I have the Optoma H77 in my home. It also has DVi, but I ahve a HDMI to DVI cable, and I upconvert all my movies to 1080 through the projector. It is nothing short of fabulous.

Another advantage to the Optoma versus the InFocus, the Themescene has a native contrast ratio of 3,000:1, compared to the InFocus at 2,000:1. The previous answer is a good one, although note that despite claims of problems with infocus and not with Optoma, Infocus has a reputation for good customer support while Optoma have had a great deal of criticism for short bulb life on several of their -- now discontinued -- projectors (e.g. H79, H78) ... and lack of customer support. I can%26#39;t verify, but this is my read from reading AVS Forum.

One UK site (see first link) says the H30a has been discontinued. I also note that the UK price of the H30a was double that of the IN72 ... so direct comparison may be "unfair".

In the US the Optoma HD70 looks like it may be the same or very similar to the H30a (See review at second link)

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Is the Logitech Harmony 550 worth what it costs?

2009-10-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

I need a good remote for once in my life. I have probably spent over $200 on various universal remotes that SUCKED. I have a few questions about the Harmony 550 (not the most recent one) for those of you who might have it.

-Is it a learning remote?

-Can I hook it up to my computer?

-How fast does it send the command after the button is pressed? (any pause?)

-Can I create my own buttons? (my cable box remote has A, B, and C buttons that I HAVE to have)

-What is the screen for?

Thank you :D

Answer:

I%26#39;ll answer the questions list first...

it is a learning remote...

yes it does connect to your computer for programming and new features...

there is no pause except for macro commands (commands that execute multiple actions...

yes you can make your own buttons...

the screen helps increase the functionality of the remote making buttons you dont use for device disappear. the buttons you create also can appear there....

it is a very good investment if you have numerous devices and are tired of using four different remotes just to watch a dvd

Is the OG 550 Home Theater Surround System Cheap or worth the money?

2009-10-20T20:34:00.002-07:00

Im thinking of buying it on ebay and i jus want to know wat others think

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OG is a no-name brand. Most of these brands are sourced from the same company from taiwan. This system is not really a home theater system it is mostly 5 speakers and an amp with poor decoding if any. It may play sounds, but is not upgradeable, future capable, useful, quality or current technology. Spend about 400-500 dollars to get something cheap that at least is dolby digital capable with some video inputs on it. It would not be great, but it would be current and useful.

Is there an A/V-to-RF converter that will only interrupt a single TV channel when active?

2009-10-20T20:34:00.001-07:00

I have found a way to connect a DVD player to the cable network in my home so that I can watch the same movie on every TV in the house. The problem is that whenever my DVD player is turned on, the A/V converter that I am using interrupts all channels except channel 3. Meaning that every other TV in the house either watches my movie, or watches nothing. It would fix the problem if I could find an RF modulator that only interrupts a single channel when it%26#39;s turned on and lets all of the other channels through normally.

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Do you have a vcr, you can use the terminals on the back to get one single channel, that is audio and video in, audio and video out%26#39; don%26#39;t forget to set it to a/v. Yes. Channel vision digital modulator. you can select what channel the modulator puts the signal on to. the v1200 25dBmV output Wide channel range cable 65-135(excluding 95-99) UHF 14-78 Push button channel selector Non volatile memory Unaffected by voltage brownouts Video level adjustment

or the CTV1UB single input digital RF modulator with split TV bands for cable channels 59-135 and UHF channels 14-78. PLL crystal controlled oscillator circuitry

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Is there an adapter for my rca t.v. that I can plug my headphones into since there is no receptacle

2009-10-20T20:34:00.000-07:00

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If it has audio output jacks, you can go and buy a "Y" adaptor. It%26#39;s just a "Y" shaped cable that plugs into the red and/or white audio jacks and has a 3.5mm stereo jack that you could just plug your headphones into. There is really no practical way to install a headphone jack unless you have some electrical experience. The TV must be opened and an adapter box may be available from Radio Shack. If you use a cable box,look in the back of it and see if it has a white and red set of RCA jacks. If so, go to Radio Shack and buy a Wireless Headphone setup or if you already have standard headphones then buy their headphone amplifier setup.

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Is there an easy way to connect a sony bravia LCDHD TV to the wall , the DVD and sound system?

2009-10-20T20:33:00.003-07:00

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You need a mount and some sort of shelving system. Is is easy? Depends on your skill level on such things.

The mount goes for around $200 depending on where you buy it and which mount you get.

For the shelving, I like the Tria Mounts

http://omnimount.com/consumer/product.as...

There is a lot that can go into an installation such as finding the studs, hiding the wires, getting and attatching the right cables.

If you%26#39;re confident in your construction abilities, then you could do it, but hiring a professional installer might not be a bad idea.

Is there an RCA to Coax Adapter?

2009-10-20T20:33:00.002-07:00

Hi. I want to install a DISH network receiver with 2 tuners having the second going to a different tv. However I only have access to a 1 coax cable, 1 cat 5, 1 fiber optic between the two tv%26#39;s. The receiver requires an RCA cable from the receiver to the second tv. Is there a way that I can covert the RCA signal output from the receiver to a coax, cat 5 or fiber optic? I know there must be something out there, I just dont know what it is. Please help!

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It%26#39;s called an RF modulator. They are cheap al Radioshack. Yes, theses are available for around $20 at any walmart, Target, Best buy store. I have one myself - it works great! Yes there is an RCA to Coax adapter. Check your local Radio Shack. That%26#39;s where I got mine... Yes -- I%26#39;d probably just run another coax line.

But, is there a crappy programming to good programming adapter? Radio shack tells me no, but cable and satellite keep advertising that one is in the works...I doubt. There are different ways you can go about this, but the main thing is having a RF modulator.

The free route would be to use an RF Modulator-that most people have but don%26#39;t know about - their old VCR - if you still have one.

You can use the video inputs in your VCR, connect it to the TV using the Coax. Then switch the input mode to video instead of TV (or whatever input names your VCR has). Since you%26#39;re using a coax, your TV will need to be on channel 3 or 4 depending on your set up.

This is the cheap and bulky method. If you want something that doesn%26#39;t take much space, you can get a compact RF modulator for half the price of the one in Radioshack here:

http://topsatellitedeals.com/go/fta... - it%26#39;s in the RF Modulators subcatagory under A/V Accessories.

The site also has A/V video senders if you want to use wireless. However, you%26#39;ll still need an RF modulator if the sender doesn%26#39;t have a coax output . Important Note: If you%26#39;re using a wireless internet network -avoid the 2.4 ghz models because you%26#39;ll be getting interference. yes radioshack

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Is there an up-coverter for live cable tv?

2009-10-20T20:33:00.001-07:00

Got a Samsung HDTV LCD with 1080P resolution. Got the HD box from Cablevision.The HD channels look great, but the rest can look terrible. Is there an up-converter available for live TV, along the lines of the up-converters in the DVD players that I see advertised?

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Your TV should be able to convert any input signal to its native 1080p resolution. In other words, all digital TVs have a scaler.

Unfortunately not all scalers are equal and some TVs are better in scaling standard resolution TV than others. To improve quality, make sure that you receive a digital cable signal. Analog cable just looks terrible no matter how you scale it up. Your cable box may allow you to output in either 720p or 1080i - pick the one that looks best. Finally, make sure you connect to your box using component (red/green/blue) or HDMI cables. Your TV should be able to upconvert the picture to 420p, however, some HDTV%26#39;s don%26#39;t upconvert interaced TV (standard) which leaves you with a pretty bad looking picture. It could also be your cable, they might not be pushing full digital for some reason, it is hard to say, I just bought a Plasma last week, and I remember the Samsungs looking real bad using a standard 420i feed, I ended up choosing the LG, even though the HD wasn%26#39;t as great as the samsung, the upscaling was very good, and since most channels are not in HD, don%26#39;t care about that.

Oh if your TV and Cablebox supports it, try an HDMI cable. Also, check the menu settings in the TV to se if there is an option to enable it.

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