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After some research I ordered a Yahama rx-v750:

You might consider subscribing to Sound and Vision. I'm sure some of the reviews could be biased by advertising, but you can learn a lot from reading it. I find it makes great bathroom reading (not meant as an insult).

Good luck.

If on a budget, still try to get your components piece by piece, on sale - maybe not the latest and greatest component - maybe something thats a little old, but a great price. I think you can put together a real 5.1 system you'll be happier with. I didn't spend a ton on my basement system - but you want to duck when the missiles are fired in the Bond movies! That's what you hope for. Action movies are great when you're sorrounded by great sound.

The all the rave receiver right now is the Pioneer VSX1014TX-K. It does

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Friends don't like friends buy bose.

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Look for a good Denon 5.1 receiver. They seem to have the best ease of use and are reasonablly priced. I deal with them for my small custom home theater jobs. I hope this helps.

What is your budget? I might be able to provide some solutions that my help?

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I have a 4 year old Toshiba rear projection tv. The tv is not HDTV ready but it has better resolution than standard television broadcast. I have rented an HDTV converter from my cable company. Is there a signal converter that will allow me to view HDTV signals on my non-HDTV ready television?

Thanks

Marc

You should see if your tv at least has a component input or on the Toshiba I think is is call convergence inputs. You might be able to put a cable into that can at least get a "fake" HDTV signal there.

Sorry but that was my only idea. Does your cable box have a place to select the output level like 480p or 1080i and so forth? You might want to set it to 480p and try it again hooking it up.

Realistically, like 500 bucks....

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Looking for recommendations on a good Progressive Scan DVD player for a Sony

100.00-200.00 dollar range. Something that will give me a great picture.

Thanks!

Joe

$300 (in store) just add a DVD player for less than $100 and you are set. And maybe some speaker stands (depending on your situation.)

I don't like that Samsung system because it only has THREE speakers.

Not only does this Onkyo have 5 speakers, it also has a powered 100 watt subwoofer.

Does anyone have any installation or ideas or thoughts on any Speakercraft speakers? I have bid situation going against the Speakercraft products compared to Tannoy, Triad or Elan? I am looking to install the later of the ideas and move the client from the Speakercraft products. I just need some insist to anyone that may have used these speakers before. I know the Triad, Tannoy and Elan is fine but never heard or used Speakecraft.

I have a set of Paradigm micros and I want wall mount them ,how high above ear level should I mount them they will be approximately

I recently got an Onkyo home theater package (receiver is Onkyo R320). It's worked and sounded great). Tonight, for the first time it just shut off by itself. I turn it right back on with no problem and it's staying up. I did not have the volume up real loud (just at normal TV watching volume). It does not appear to be over heating, and I'm sure the speakers are not shorting. Is this a freak incident or should I have it checked while still under warranty? Thanks

Always a frightening moment :(

It might be a dip/peak in the AC. Maybe your power company reports something like this on it's website. I wouldn't hope for it though.

Are you sure the remote control wasn't stuck between the pillows of the couch (or your leg)? Gert

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