Archive from 07-18-2000
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.51 ) at 1:57 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Scott "popcorn": I gotta go to work. Give it some thought. I have noticed that I get the "last visit 12:11 pm Monday " when I post something, otherwise that part does not appear if I just hit post/refresh.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.51 ) at 1:43 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Scott "popcorn": No, as far as I know I changed nothing. Every once in awhile it says that I last visited yesterday at 12:11 pm. I prefer the posts since I last visited option so it keeps going back to there. I've tried to reset users preference but no luck so far.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.230 ) at 1:32 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
BAGMAN: Hmmm... Did you turn "Use Cookies" off in your browser? I don't know why it would work in the admin forum and not here....
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 12:47 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Rating On-Line Retailers
Gasgeek: Yep, that's it... Thanks, GG!
Gasgeek ( 204.48.23.145 ) at 12:43 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Rating On-Line Retailers
David, I think this is what you're looking for.
http://www.audiosurvey.com/amos.html
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 12:20 PM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Are there any vinyl junkies out there?
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.85 ) at 11:47 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
No help? All the features work for me on the testing forum but not this one.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 11:36 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
web sites
Does anyone have the URL for the web site that rates the online retailers?
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 11:23 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
IDC 3000
JohnO: I've got a DVDO I use to set up projectors. I don't like it on video, but it looks great on DVD. It does a better job on DVD than the 3000 as far as sharpness and artifacts go. Why don't you give me a buzz? I'm at work now.
Gar ( 169.207.193.196 ) at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Thanks Ron
Gar ( 169.207.193.196 ) at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Pioneer Question?
Does the Pioneer Elite have progressive outputs? Thanks!
Ron H ( 207.221.161.179 ) at 10:44 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Gar: Mail is on the way. You should find the price to your likeing.
Gar ( 169.207.193.196 ) at 10:10 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Ron H : Sources you say? Ok cough them up 
garcom@execpc.com
regardless how hard they are to get, I am not paying full retail. Thanks for the info Ron.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 9:56 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
DSS
What's the latest and greatest in Satellite receivers? Mine is about 3 years old, and I am leaving it with my old house when I move next week. I am using the move as an excuse to upgrade. Does anyone have a HD receiver besides RCA (don't want the VGA connection)?
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 9:40 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
IDC 3000
KPD: Have you seen a DVDO Iscan in person yet? Doesn't have color controls but does 3/2 pulldown(!) and is really inexpensive. I wonder how it compares to what I have now.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 9:38 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
IDC 3000
KPD: Will do more testing first. If it comes down to replacing it, got any ideas?
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 9:10 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
IDC 3000
JohnO: If you want, send it out to me, maybe there is something repairable that is obvious to me. Other than that, you're probably better off replacing it. Let me know.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:56 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
BIG AL: I'm going to buy one of those. Maybe this weekend.
What exactly am I asking for?
BTW, the Rat Shack by me, Looks really good. And there is one guy there who is pretty knowledgeable. He's already learned not to ask for my name when I buy something. I always just answer - No.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:52 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
In Wall Subs
Gasgeek: That sounds great. Let me know.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:47 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
BIG AL: Things are busy here. I should have told you that we just played the fest in Plainfield. 29th in Orland Park.
Then the following week we go all the way to Champaign.
I have to find room for a vacation somewhere.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.22 ) at 8:00 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
imeadiate = immediate
Ron H ( 207.223.53.22 ) at 7:57 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Gar:If you really are considering the Sony 10HT they can be had fairly quickly from the right sources. I was offered imeadiate delivery from two different sources 3 weeks ago.
I am holding on for the latest version of the QuadScan to demo before I give back the Dream Vision and bet the Sony.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 7:52 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Digital Camera Question
Scott "popcorn": Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. It is precisely what I wanted to know.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.185 ) at 7:39 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Morning All: Computer guys,need a little help. Can't get the user preferences to take,won't show the correct last time visit but does keep my name in the name field. Please remember,I'm a computer idiot so be kind.lol
Gar ( 169.207.192.171 ) at 2:21 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
I wouldn't mind the Sony LCD unit, but there on backorder forever... Yikes!
Gar ( 169.207.192.171 ) at 2:20 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Rich
Guess what, since Sony is dragging there ass with there widescreen, I might
go the Pioneer Elite 710 if it will fit down my stairs. If not I will go
with the 58". I looked at the Toshibas also, but I thought the Pioneer had a better pic all around. He wants 3 grand for his demo plus my set. Set has very low hours on it.
Gasgeek ( 209.179.211.87 ) at 12:22 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
In Wall Subs
Tony C: Let me check tomorrow and I'll get you some details on the inwall subs at my dealer Brians. I was going from memory, and we all know that's not my best asset right now. I'll also check on some others for you and get prices. If you're interested, I can probably get you a good deal on them and no tax. I helped AKA get a pretty good deal on his Cary tube preamp through Brian. He's fair and takes good care of us.
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 12:03 AM EST Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Well it is getting late... good night gang...
Rip Tide Rich ( 152.163.204.47 ) at 11:57 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
It's Great to be down here! Thanx Geo... i'll be in P-Town later this week.
Ron H ( 63.15.143.115 ) at 10:44 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
OK
Ron H ( 63.15.143.115 ) at 10:43 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Hmm are the lines gone.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.246.37 ) at 10:43 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H: Add another vote to keep them in plain view.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ron H ( 63.15.143.115 ) at 10:42 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Hot Hot!!!
I jumped into the pool tonight to beat the 100 degree heatg and I find the water temperature at 92 degrees. Not very refreshing.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.149 ) at 10:42 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
BIG AL: After you've had a chance to look over that whole CCF, I'd sure appreciate knowing what you think of it... I revamped the graphics from the old version (found on Remotecentral) so it not only saves space, but allows multiple screen configurations rather than just the single "boring" screen... I'm thinking about revamping it again in the next few months, maybe making the buttons and curves solid black, with light lettering, and also making the curved sections (that join the horizontal and vertical lines) cabable of being buttons as well.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.149 ) at 10:37 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H: welp, that's certainly getting better... But still at that rate, I think I'd have to have a TV to use as an onscreen menu viewer and regular TV...
JT ( 24.163.131.61 ) at 10:34 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Wow. That is weird. I don't know why it posted again. Sorry.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.149 ) at 10:34 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
cai: Well, it depends on many factors... first, when you think about even black and white graphics, you're talking grayscale, not just "on" or "off", so again, you won't get 1200 by 1200 out of a printer rated for that. (however for hard lines such as text or drawings, then you will get that resolution)... So, let's make the assumption that you will get 300 ppi (pixels per inch) out of that 1200 dpi printer (you might get more, you might get less)... Now, what size print do you want? if you think standard photos (3 by 5 inches) then you need a digital camera that is 3*300 by 5*300 which results in 900 by 1500, which is roughly 1.3 megapixels. If you prefer the "jumbo" prints that are 4 by 6 inches, then you need 4*300 by 6*300, which results in 2 megapixels. However, if you want to zoom your image up to an 8 by 10 and still take maximum advantage of our assumed printer resolution, then you would need a 6.9 megapixel camera. To make a comparison to 35mm film, the 35mm frame is estimated to have a "grain" or resolution equivalent to about 18 megapixels (give or take a few megapixels) So, there you have the approximations you need to shop for a camera, as well as a reference for 35mm film.
In a side note, to print a picture using printer resolution capability if you were to make use of the full resolution of a 35mm film, your print would be roughly 14 by 16 inches. On the other hand, if you were to print it at professional print resolution, your printer would have to print 1,122 pixels per inch... Namely, if each dot your printer printed could be given 24 bit color instead of having to use several dots to make up a color, your printer could indeed print photo quality.
JT ( 24.163.131.61 ) at 10:34 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Oops again, just got back from PSB's website. Looks like the drivers are the same as the ones in the silvers, not the bronze. No wonder they sound good.
Ron H ( 63.15.143.115 ) at 10:33 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
AV Store
David: It is worth the work and effort to make it happen. A large image just makes the experience much more involving. $ for $ a FP has added more to my HT enjoyment and experience than any other purchase I have made. If I had of known this earlier I would have upgraded my video before the last few upgrades I made to the audio.
JT ( 24.163.131.61 ) at 10:12 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Oops again, just got back from PSB's website. Looks like the drivers are the same as the ones in the silvers, not the bronze. No wonder they sound good.
JT ( 24.163.131.61 ) at 10:08 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Oops, I typed an extra X. The model number is M6x6.1
JT ( 24.163.131.61 ) at 10:05 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Addition Update
Joe: I'm using the PSB MX6x6.1 in-walls for my rears. I have silvers up front along with a C6 center. The in-walls sound great. I believe they use the same drivers that they use in the bronze speakers, but I'm not sure. Anyway, you would be happy with them if you decided that way. If you do decide to go with the PSB speakers, let me know. I have a friend who is a dealer and I think he would show you a good price.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:57 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
TonyC; How are things going with you? Be sure to keep informing me of upcoming local gigs. I'll make it to one yet!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:54 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
TonyC; Oh, by the way, things are going great! Thanks for asking. If I could just get my old house done, and sold, things would be fantastic. I might even have time to watch movies, and relax while listening to music again. Either that, or start building the room for my HT.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:49 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Tony C: Sold any??!! In this hick town??!! I might as well be trying to sell a plasma TV! "Plasma??!! What, does that thang gots blood in it, er sumthin?" I hooked one up in the store, and it worked great. It doesn't matter how many floors, or distance, as long as both units are on the same phone line. Since it's technically not wireless, there should be no interference either. The best part is since it's Rat Shack, you can return anytime up to 30 days for full refund. Just hang on to receipt, and all packaging, instructions, etc..
JohnO ( 208.198.37.30 ) at 9:46 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Wild Bill: Yes, that would be great if you have time. What day is best? Saw the X-Men opening night, excellent. Will see it again with the wife in the next week or so.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:41 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Wouldn't the "lesser of two evils" just mean he's an under-achiever? Every election scares me a little more than the one before. Most people seem to vote for the candidate they think is going to win, just so they can be on the winning side. Probably an offshoot of the sports fanatics in this country. I never understood that either though, after all, they're all just kids games. IMhO
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 9:39 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
AV Store
I just spent an hour at one of the local AV stores... New mission in life: acquire a projector and screen.
Ron H ( 63.26.185.155 ) at 9:38 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
PoP: The new bulb for the Dream Vision DLP projector will last for 4000 hours and can be purchased for $400. That is over two years of use based upon a heavy view watching the FP 5 hours a day. With 3 hours a day viewing the bulb would last for over 3 1/2 years.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.196 ) at 9:37 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JohnO: Do I need to bring the IDC 2000 over to do some testing? I may be able to pop over one evening this week. Did you see X-Men? It was most excellent.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.196 ) at 9:36 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JBC:: Very little money left? Just wait there buddy, it has only begun.
Wait until the family comes. You think a wife is expensive? LOL!! It gets worse. 
JohnO ( 208.198.37.30 ) at 9:34 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: Tried the composite sync, no help. So are these units repairable or should I start to look for a new one?
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 9:31 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
ALL: Thanks for the info on the digital camera. Joe Let us get two thing straight:
1. You noted that "besides, all the money you have whats a few hundred more." Truth is that there is very little money left because of my wife... diamond ring, modifications to the house, wedding to pay for, honeymmon to pay for, etc. For what this is costing I could have purchased a 911 Turbo.
2. I just want something functional without over paying.
That said, is your Olympus 3000 the 1.1, 2.2 or 3.3 million pixel job...
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:24 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
BIG AL: How's it going bud?
You know that system that transmits a/v signals via the phone line? have you sold any of those? Know of any problems? Since it works on the phone line, it's possible to watch TV in the second story bedroom from a dish signal in the basement?
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:22 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Rainforest Cafe
Personally, I like peace and quiet while I eat. You can't hear yourself think in those places, let alone have a conversation. My wife thinks they're great, but then she loves stuffed animals. The only animals I like stuffed are turkey, shrimp, pork chops, etc....
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.167 ) at 9:18 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Pop; Direct hit!! Thanks!
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:06 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
In Wall Sub
Gasgeek: Hey thanks for the link. I could not find any prices there. Do you have an idea what they run?
Also, the 8' is enclosed in the back? And I assume they both have grills.
Anyone else have offerings for in-wall subs?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:55 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal":
Mrs. C has not met Dido or for that matter listened to her album I think.
She hasn't met Sarah either, eventhough Sarah helped pick out some gifts for her.
No, she will not be recording for a while, but she has been writing.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 8:39 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H: LOL! See what happens when you ask.
Ron H ( 63.26.174.250 ) at 7:38 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Addition Update
Joe: dddo you have a drawing of your HT area?
Joe ( 205.188.195.38 ) at 7:35 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
spectic....septic
Joe ( 205.188.195.38 ) at 7:32 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Addition Update
well things are moving along now. The builder told me today I have been moved up a week. The footings start on the 24th. I will go out tonight after dinner to take the before pictures, since we start digging spectic ( finally) tommorrow.
I stopped to see the installer today at the cool shop. He was recovering from open heart surgery. He is suppose to be in tommorrow.
Any comments on the following speakers RBH, Parasound, PSB, and Niles in wall speakers.
Ron H ( 63.26.174.250 ) at 7:30 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
OK OK!!! I will leave the MLs out in view. With so many people agreeing on this I will defer to you guys.
Joe ( 205.188.195.38 ) at 7:27 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Gar
I was swamped today. I will try on Tuesday.
Joe ( 205.188.195.38 ) at 7:26 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JBC
I sent you a picture of a goose, check out the colors
Ron H ( 63.26.174.250 ) at 7:24 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": HT only mostly. Once I set up the projector I really have not listened to much music which is one of the reasons I bought the MLs..
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 7:23 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
Scott "popcorn": You are correct. I think in colour the number is closer to 300 dpi. With that said, what would be the camera resolution value comparable to a 1200 x 1200 printer resolution? I am too lazy to do the math or claim that I know the procedure for solving this problem without spending time doing some research.
Joe ( 205.188.195.38 ) at 7:17 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JBC
We bought the Olympus C-3000 and HP P1000 printer. It works great. The pictures turn out nice.
The best part is my wife loves it. It is extremly user frienly. Besides, all the money you have whats a few hundred more
Gasgeek ( 204.48.23.145 ) at 7:09 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
In Wall Sub
Tony C: Check these Sonance inwall subs out. My dealer has a room with I believe two of the 8 inch inwalls. They come with a presized box that you install between the studs and then you put the driver assembly inside. I haven't heard the 12" but the twin 8's sound pretty amazing for an inwall.
http://www.sonance.com/inwall/subwoof.htm
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 7:07 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Job Market
Hey David, HP need any Cytotechs? You know, they could introduce an in-house health care program. Hehe.
The OB's turned in their 6 month notices today. We might be back in Birmingham by the first of teh year. 
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 6:55 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
X-Men
Wild Bill: I also saw it in SDDS. I agree with you. Very complete and seamless format. Better, actually than the DTS movies I've seen lately. Of course, it could just be MY theater.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.149 ) at 6:46 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
cai: Printers don't work that way... 1200 dpi means that the printer can print 1200 dots per inch. 1200 by 1200 means 1200 dots per inch in each direction, not for the whole page... Then you have to take into account that the printer has to use several dots for each color pixel (depending on what color it is)... which means you can't print at 1200 by 1200 dots per inch in color... All of this factors in, and the gist of it is that printers just can't print as good as digital cameras can take pictures...
Geo. ( 209.180.126.253 ) at 6:18 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Rich: Enjoy!
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 6:15 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Tony C: So have you ever introduced your wife to Dido? Do you know if she has another CD coming out soon?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 6:14 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
In-wall sub.
Can anyone recommend an In-wall subwoofer. Or a good manufacturer who makes one?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 6:12 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Hey bud. Lots of stuff going on. Saw Dido last week. Wonderful as ever.
While I was shopping for the M.A. Silver series, the dealers used the Studio 60s as M.A.s benchmark. they talked about them, showed me pictures, but never had them in the store. I'm sure is was a price thing.
But that's what I meant by The Hype.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 5:58 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
JBC: One thing that I would do is find the correlation between pixel count and printer resolution. What would you gain in printing resolution if you buy a 1.1, a 2.2, or a 3.3 MM pixel camera when you are printing in a 1200 x 1200 printer. That is, the printer only prints 1,440,000 dots maximum and your camera has 3.3 MM dots to be printed. You possibly do not need a 1:1 correlation between pixels and dots, but since you investigat the DNA out of everything this is possibly a good area for you to look into and maybe save some money in the process. Also this will help you decide what for you want the camera. It is unlikely that you will be posting the huge files that a 3.3 MM pixel camera can give you. Something else, 6 pictures is not a real lot, you will need a lot of removable media to carry with you.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:57 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Tony C: Hey man how the hell are you doing? The gold metal drivers are sure purty in them their Studio 60 speakers. Not sure what you mean by "all the hype".
cai: "For the money I would go elsewhere with better food and have the children practice their table manners." LOL!
RichardS ( 199.84.157.29 ) at 5:42 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Dyslexia
Darn it!
scarifice = sacrifice.
I hear they found a dyslexia for cure, anyone know where I can get me some?
RichardS ( 199.84.157.29 ) at 5:41 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
RonH: When I see HT's in AV Interiors with hidden speakers, I can't help but wonder how much sound quality they scarifice to get the "look" just right. I think the ML's make a statement, and should be in plain view.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 5:40 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Rainforest Cafe
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I ate there once with my children. I had the impression that this was a children's place for birthdays and so forth. Not exactly gourmet food, but considering the expense of the ambiance I thought it was somewhat reasonably priced. Not cheap, just reasonable. For the money I would go elsewhere with better food and have the children practice their table manners.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 5:39 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H:
What? David and AKA are right on man. Do NOT cover those babies up.
I mean part of the fun is showing off the cool stuff.
AKA:I only read about those Monitor Audio 60's. I thought it was a lot of hype. Thanks for confirming.
Planet Hollywoods have closed in Chicagoland. Rain Forest will too.
Of the "themed" restaurant chains, you have to give some credit to Hard Rock.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.149 ) at 5:11 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
JBC: The biggest problem I have with the 1.1 megapixel Olypmus cameras is that they don't offer a manual mode, they don't offer USB, and a lot of other useful features... Have you looked at the 2.2 megapixel models? cheaper, no USB, but nearly as many features at the 3.3...
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:48 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Wild Bill: I will probably eat at the Rainforest Cafe once just to experience it.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:47 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
X-Men
Wild Bill: I agree that the background setup is very important. I am just a little impatient to get to the good action scenes.
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 4:40 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JohnO: Trying the composite out will eliminate the sync separator circuit in the doubler and force the projector to do it. If the problem lies in that circuit, then you'll be back in business.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 4:31 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: No, haven't tried composite synch yet, will add that to the list.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 4:28 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: I am running both s-video and composite into the doubler, but only 5bnc out. The problem happens on both input sources, vcr and dvd. I will test (maybe with Wild Bill's help) to make sure the projector is OK, but I think it is fine.
Wild Bill ( 63.38.153.108 ) at 4:23 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
X-Men
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": BTW, I saw X-Men in SDDS. I like that sound format a lot!
Wild Bill ( 63.38.153.108 ) at 4:22 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I understand your viewpoint on X-Men as someone who is familiar with the series but I think kudos should go to the team for taking the time to develop the movie for the uninformed. If they want it to be a blockbuster series (which I think it can be) the setup was necessary.
Just getting the RainForest Cafe out there, huh? It's been in our area for many yeras. It can be an interesting dining experience although I think the food is overpriced for what is offered. However, you can't beat the ambience.
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 4:22 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JohnO: Since the 3000 has NEC proprietary IC's in it, they don't supply a full service manual for it. They only recommend changing out entire boards or returning it for a refurb. Since you are only having problems with the sync, it may only be the section that generates the sync pulse, it could even be a bad connection or cold solder joint that is suppressing the sync level, making it hard to detect by the projector. Have you tried both composite and separate sync outputs?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:21 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
I have just re-read my 2:00 PM MST post it is evident that my spelling and grammar SUCKS!
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:18 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H : Is the new room only for HT or is it also for music listening? In other words, how important is music listening in the new room? If very important, then hiding the speakers will not give you the full potential of the speaker. I think of it like putting a sheet over a fine painting.
Ron H ( 207.223.85.15 ) at 4:16 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
David: LOL. I am just thinking out loud.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 4:11 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H : I have always understood that designs that hide speakers make sacrifices to the overall sound quality. Besides, if I owned ML SL3's, I would not only place them in plain view, I would hang a sign on the front of my house that said, "I own a pair of ML SL3's".
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 4:10 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: I think my NEC 3000 line doubler is starting to fail. The Sony projector says the frequency keeps moving and is having trouble synching. This happens at the same time as the NTSC light on the 3000 goes out.
My 2 questions are: Is the 3000 fixable? Don't think so but want to ask.
What else is available for a reasonable price? (loaded question, I know)
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:09 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
JBC: Take a look at the Casio QV-3000EX digital camera. I own this camera. It is a 3.3 Mega Pixel camera that comes with the IBM 340 MB micro-drive. You can fit 245 3.3 Mega Pixel pictures (at the highest resolution) on the 340 MB micro drive. I also have a 1200x1200 dpi printer and when I print out the images taken wih the camera, I can not tell them a part from ones that I have taken with a SLR camera. The only ral difference is that the 4x6" professional photo paper is a little glossier feeling/looking then the photo printer paper.
Ron H ( 207.221.158.187 ) at 4:02 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
As I progress with this ongoing Home theate project I am already looking forward to phase 2. Some of the items for that part will be remote curtains over the screen, a small stage in front of the screen, remote lights and some work with acoustics.
I have observed that most of the home theaters speakers are invisible as in a true theater. I could build the sub and center into the stage area, I do not want to use a peferated screen and the tripoles could be built into collums.
My problem is the right and left speakers. They are Martin Logan SL3's and in effect are in a true sense dipole speakers. The radiate front and rear. I know of no way to put them in any type of enclosure, no matter what the size and have them work.
I am afraid if I want to go with the no speaker look I may have to go with a conventional type speaker. I am afraid to suggest to the wife I lso need a music room for the MLs so that is not a option. Two Home theater set ups is her unspoken limit.
I really do love the sound of the MLs.
Any thoughts
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:00 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Good afternoon all!
I went to see the X-Men yesterday evening. I thought the plot and the background setup was good. I say it in Dolby Digital and thought that the sound effects could have been better but overall an enjoyable film. My biggest problem is that since I was very similar with the X-Men through the comics, I thought it was a little slow because I already knew the background information. Anyhow, I thought it was worth seeing in the theater and will make a great release on DVD.
I saw one the most impressive restaurants this weekend, The Rainforest Cafe. That place has ambiance and then some. The theme is the rain forest and man then they do it well. The entire ceiling is done to look like a jungle with animatronics of monkeys, tigers and birds. The sound system they have installed in their was very impressive. I love it when it when through its storm sequence, very realistic sounding. There were also four huge round tropic fish tanks, one containing a very large live Moray Eel. Very cool to say the least.
Before I went to see the X-men I got the chance to hear Monitor Audios' top of the line speaker, the Studio 60. The system consisted of McIntosh 2 channel amp, McIntosh 2 channel preamp and Denon DVD-5000 DVD/CD player. What can I say but those speakers are the brightess sounding speakers I have ever heard. I have heard systems that have used McIntosh gear and I don't think the preamp/amp was a contributor to the brightness. I have never heard the Denon DVD-5000 before so I can't say whether that could have been a contributor to the brigthness or not. And the price tag for the speakers, how about $10K/pair. The Studio 60's lacked any sort of midrange warmth. I had the store play some Sarah Maclachlin and the midrange was ragged and edgy. I could only stand about 5 minutes of listening to those speakers before I had to get up and leave the room. I thought Legacy speakers were bright but those Studio 60's took it to another level all together. I had a headache for about 2 hours after that 5 minute demo session.
I also got the chance to see Runcos' 2 chip DLP projector. The colors were on the soft side, no where near as vibrant as CRT projectors that I have seen. There was a fair about of pixelation that could be seen. Moving objects seem to have a slight ghosting to them as if the projector was not fast enough to keep up with the speed of the moving image. At $16K I don't think I would be very satisfied with the image. I did get a great idea for my father in-laws' system though. The ceiling height for his basement is only about 7'. I guess mounting on the ceiling is doable but I am thinking that mounting the CRT FP on the floor would probably work better and I like the fact that if servicing is needed it would be easier to access on the floor. Besides the fan noise from the CRT FP is pretty noisey and mounting them in an encloser on the floor would quiet them down. I was not sure how to do the air flow and the store just cut a hole in the back of the cover and placed a small fan in the back. Even in a quiet room I could not hear the fan unless I place my hear next to the fan. The only problem with floor mounting is that someone who crossed the path of the projector would disturb the picture. Just like most things, this has its compromises as well.
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 3:49 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
X-Men movie
Wild Bill: I saw X-Men with my wife on Saturday. She doesn't like Sci-fi, but she liked this flick. It's a definite DVD purchase! The current actors are contracted for 2 sequels.
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 3:47 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Digital Camera Question
Very close to purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Here is the dilema -- the 1.1 million pixel unit allows approx 20 image per card whereas the 3.3 milliom pixel unit allows only 6 images per card. For purposes of practically I amleaning towards the 1.1 million pixel unit whereas for purposes of quality I am leaning towards the 3.3 million pixel unit.
That said, aare the 1.1 million pixel sufficient? WIll I regret getting the cheaper unit?
Ron H ( 207.221.158.187 ) at 3:47 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: Do you have any recomendations for acoustical material that I can use on the lower part of my walls and possibly on the front walls?
Ron H ( 207.221.158.187 ) at 3:46 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: Hey good to know that you are alive and well. how is that monster amp doing.
KPD ( 207.180.0.8 ) at 3:42 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
JohnO: Here! Just got off the phone with Gar, he reminded me this place has been a ghost town lately. Haven't had much time myself to get on here and BS a little, I guess I have to get my priorities straight, huh. Happy belated birthday Mike AKA and anyone else I may have missed recently. What is it John?
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 2:48 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
KPD: You out there? I want to tap your expertise on line doublers.
Rich ( 152.163.201.63 ) at 12:05 PM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Geo, got it, printed it, leaving in an hour. 1972 huh... looks like i'm not the only middle aged guy hanging out here in 1972 i was in the Army
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 11:19 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Tony C: Thanks. I don't have time to do a lot of shopping around for this, but I need one. The house I am moving into has 5 sets of speakers mounted in the ceilings throughout the house... Actually they are Jamo speakers (Danish)... same as I use in my HT... They are leaving the speakers, but not the selector.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:44 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
David: Years ago I paid $150 for an Adcom 3 way speaker switcher. Served me well. You may be able to find one used but if you need it now, I guess it's not a bad price.
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 10:03 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
One Call has a Adcom GFS6 6 Way Speaker Selector w/ Minimum Impedance Protection for $171.00 Does this sound like a good price? Any other product I should consider?
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 9:48 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Good morning guys...
JJ: Thanks for the info on the X-10. Looks as though it will do the trick.
Geo. ( 209.54.113.105 ) at 9:45 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H : Looking back at that last statement, of course that heat is dangerous whether you're used to it or not. RickMTB, just make sure you have PLENTY of fluids available.
Geo. ( 209.54.113.105 ) at 9:43 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Ron H : Two weeks ago when I was traveling to boy scout camp, we spent the night in tents in a campground in Needles, CA. I think the temp might have dipped below 100 for a few seconds between 3:00 and 4:00am. During the day it was at least between 105 and 110. If you're not used to it, that kind of heat can be dangerous.
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 9:41 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Web Sites
Guys, I am at work, with no access to my home PC's bookmarks. Can you give me some URL's for places to shop for Sony TV's? A friend at work asked if I could help him find a good price... Thanks!
Geo. ( 209.54.113.105 ) at 9:39 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Rich: Please do me a favor if you get to P-town and see if the Everbreeze is still there. In 1972 it was managed by Jack and Ann Donahue for Jack's mother, Lucille. Jack and Ann's son, John, who was in high school at the time, also worked there. If the Donahue's are still involved with the restaurant, see if they remember Mitch and Ed, their dishwashers in 1972. I guarantee that they'll never forget us. BTW, when I was there, there was a house on Commercial which was very famous for having sculptures in the yard made from chrome car bumpers. It was also a rooming house. One of our waitresses was the neice of the owner of the house, Heaton Vorse. Heaton's mother, Mary Heaton Vorse, was a writer and a contemporary of Eugene O'Neill. When the Warren Beatty movie, "Reds" came out, Heaton Vorse was one of the talkers, if that's what they called them, who appeared on screen and narrated the point of view of those who knew the protagonist, John Reid, personally. Another resident of the house was this watress's stepfather, Joel O'Brien, who was a personality on, I think, the Hyannisport radio station. My buddy and I stayed at the White Horse rooming house which was owned and operated by a guy named Frank Schaeffer who was a very gifted photographer, but a hopeless drunk. The White Horse was also on Commercial.
Ron H ( 207.221.158.147 ) at 8:19 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
RickMTB: I see that the forcast for this week is above 100 degrees every day. Laurie and the kids may think they have moved to hell. And yes August is when it really gets hot here. This may be a year to remember. The only thing that could make it more interesting for you would to have a hurricane come up the gulf to Houston.
Ron H ( 207.221.158.147 ) at 8:16 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
R&R
I gyess this must be the week to vacation. I am leaving tommorow for Ft Lauderdale for a few days and then down to Key West. This will be just my brother and myself, no wives, so we will do some serious R&R.
Rich ( 64.12.104.187 ) at 1:59 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Geo, we're staying in Falmouth, but we move around quite a bit and we'll spend a day in PTown. i got my Laptop, my port dvd player,i'm all set cuz i'm probably the man!LOL i get to watch Grumpy Old Men at the beach
Rich ( 64.12.104.187 ) at 1:45 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Chris L, Thanx!!
Gar ( 169.207.193.85 ) at 12:53 AM EST Monday, July 17, 2000
Compuserve question?
Anyone here if they are having Nation wide problems with there servers? Or certain areas? Its been down since last monday, so much for my information getting to my boss via Lotus Notes....... ;(
Gar ( 169.207.194.7 ) at 11:51 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Off topic
AVB: Ditto! On the lesser of two evils.
AVB ( 64.41.32.147 ) at 10:35 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Trivia Returns!
JJ: Winner! Click on my name and send me your address.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 10:20 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Trivia Returns!
AVB: "The Party at Kitty and Stud's"
AVB ( 64.41.32.147 ) at 9:56 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Trivia Returns!
TRIVIA!: Sylvester Stallone's first big 'break' came acting in an X-rated film, that was retitled "The Italian Stallion" after the sucess of "Rocky". What was the film's original title? Normal rules aply and you are playing for a screener.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 9:37 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Ron H: And to think Laurie and the girls will be flying in Tuesday to all this heat. And August gets worse? I can only say one thing... monster.com! Saturday was a madhouse... I had to open up accounts here and they won't let you simply transfer accounts here in Texas. Texas also won't let you transfer inurance policies. I have to get my license here, but to do so they take away my CA license which means I need to get a passport so I can fly. I would stress over all this, but unfortunately Tuesday the household stuff arrives, the new fridge arrives, and the family arrives. What, work? Sorry for the vent, but you guys seem like such good bartenders to listen to my problems...
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 9:29 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
X-Men movie
Wild Bill: Glad to hear you liked it. I also thought Anna Paquin was wonderful in it as Rogue. If they can keep Patrick Stewart and the rest of the core of X-Men, they should have it made. Oh, and keep the same writers.
BTW, we also saw Scary Movie. While I didn't go in with very high expectations, the movie was worse than I would have thought. Ugh. Can't believe that knocked off The Perfect Storm as the top movie last week.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.76 ) at 8:30 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
X-Men movie
Cytotech: I agree that this could have been a litle longer. They did an excellent job of setting up the beginnings (well, close to the beginnings) of X-Men. This wasn't a comic book or animated series turned into a movie. It was a MOVIE unto itself (I hope that made sense). The effects that were used were outstanding and it was definitely not just an action movie. I went with a friend who knows the X-Men episodes and series very well and he was impressed. This could become a great series of movies if they can continue to cast well and further develop X-Men the movies. The actor who played Wolverine pulled it off well. He definitely has the Wolverine attitude. I'll buy the DVD.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.252 ) at 8:20 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
JJ: You might also try Easel in BeOS... I like it better than Artpaint, and it's free now... should be at www.bebits.com. Unfortunately, there is no ProntoEdit for BeOS, or else I'd avoid Windows for everything except the rare times that I play a game... 
Maybe I can convince Philips to provide me with enough info to be able to update the firmware and write my own ProntoEdit for BeOS... Maybe I'll give them the software to dispense in exchange for their future mil-spec aluminum-clad color pronto...
Geo. ( 216.172.206.69 ) at 7:55 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Rich: That was the summer of 1972.
Geo. ( 216.172.206.69 ) at 7:54 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Rich: Where on the Cape are you going? I spent one college summer in Provincetown washing dishes at the Everbreeze restaurant on Commercial street. I didn't save a dime, my motorcycle got stolen and I had to take the fall semester off so that I could work and save, but I wouldn't have traded it for anything.
Geo. ( 216.172.206.69 ) at 7:48 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Wild Bill: Absolutely right on Gore! Problem is that it DOES jump up and bite him in the ass on a daily basis and, you're right, he still doesn't know it.
Joe ( 152.163.194.191 ) at 7:08 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
I have been informed that I cannot have the back of my equipment protruding into the closet. I was considering a front wall with shelves on both ends. I could then have a perferated screen for the center speaker. I though 30", but did not want to cut that much off the 20' length.
I was considering a 30" door in my bedroom. It would open up behind the wall. The shelves would be built out a bit, with perhaps 18" for the center speaker. The mains I was going to set in the front of the screen.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:04 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Pop: Yeah, I was curious about what in BeOs. I'm using both of those myself.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:04 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
lesser of two evils: seems to be the decision point for that past few elections...
AVB ( 64.41.32.147 ) at 6:51 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
AVB
Joe: 2 feet 6 inches so that the front mains have some room off the wall.
Joe ( 152.163.194.191 ) at 6:39 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
AVB
How much room ( depth) do you have between your screen and back wall?
Joe ( 152.163.194.191 ) at 6:37 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Sound Panels
Ron,
First impressions sent me a catalog on thier stuff. It is a few years old, but they build to order. There is also a place in Ohio I cannot remeber the name of it. I believe I seen it listed on AVscience.
AVB ( 64.41.32.147 ) at 6:22 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Off topic
Having voted since Nixon I really feel it is better to have the Devil you know then the one you don't. I didn't vote for Clinton either time but there is something about Bush that isn't quite right in my mind. Gore gets it as the lessor of two evils.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 6:14 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
X-Men movie
Well, I saw this this afternoon, and I must say it was quite a surprise. Better than I thought it would be. I never followed the X-Men too much(with the exception of a couple of their comic books and the occasional animated series on Fox) but this was quite good. There wasn't TOO much action/special effects nonsense. There was actually a plot to it. But, I do feel it needed about 30 more minutes to fill out the plot a little more. All in all, quite good. I'll let Wild Bill fill you in further.
Oh and before I forget... Famke Jenssen(sp?) as Jean Grey. WOWZA!
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 6:06 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Wild Bill: I am 100% with you on this. I absolutely have no use for Gore or his boss the Liar in Chief. The sooner we get rid of this bunch the better.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 5:58 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Acoustic Panels
Ron H: Are you looking for something along the lines of cieling tiles or something made of cloth? Did you ever look into the do-it-yourself panels?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 5:56 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Afternoon Gents.
JBC, hope things settle down a little for you. The suggestions you got for transmitting to the kitchen are all good. Terk also makes a model. I think I saw it in S&V magazine.
Ron: Yes, I've been using X-10 for years and I have it programed into the pronto. However, I've had problems with macros. ONe of the cool panels on Remote Central has a preset 1 and preset 2. Which are dim levels. Macros are something that I've tried but can't seem to get right.
They make cool switches now that will do pre-set macros when one code is sent. They're just under $100. Guess what? I can't make those work right either.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.165 ) at 5:55 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Got the entire downstairs walls painted,living room, dining room and any other wall that didn't move. We had to do this ourselves and that blows. Not a good way to spend a Sunday. Time for a cocktail!!
Ron H ( 63.26.221.132 ) at 5:12 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
I am ready to start researching acouistical panel to place on the lower part of my home theater side walls and possibly on the front wall.
Any ideas where I can start.
Ron H ( 63.26.221.132 ) at 4:36 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
On Topic :)
Gar: you know I like a DLP or the Sony 10HT 16:9 LCD projector. With a DLP you will need to add a Scaler such as the QuadScan.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.46 ) at 4:29 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
BIG AL: INCOMING!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Mallard!!! You have MAIL!)
Gar ( 169.207.193.214 ) at 4:23 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
On Topic :)
So any recommendation on getting a RP or a DLP/LCD projector. I have been look at the Pioneer Elites RPs for awhile now, and they look promising. But so do some of the DLP and the newer LCDs.
Gar ( 169.207.193.214 ) at 4:19 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Yup, I saw it. Thats not going to help his campain, I saw vote for the independants. The Republians and Democrats are too busy bitching about each other to get anything done.
Wild Bill ( 63.20.245.45 ) at 4:17 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Gar: Say what about most politicians? I said quite a bit!
Did you see the interview. It really was pathetic.
Gar ( 169.207.193.214 ) at 4:00 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Anyone know the answer to the question at the end of this Post? Or can someone point me in a good direction? thanks Post is Sat July 15 at 3:40pm thanks
Gar ( 169.207.193.214 ) at 3:57 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Wild Bill: Bill I think you can say that about most politicans, Bush is no saint either Frankly they all should be fired and then we can start from fresh with a whole new set of people we can bitch about
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.215 ) at 3:24 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Gore
I think Gore would stand in front of an auditorium of gays(pick your minority or specialized group)and claim to be one.
JT ( 24.29.181.49 ) at 3:22 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Video Sender
JBC: Take a look at at the video sender from x10. I have one and it works well. Here's a link. http://www.x10.com/products/x10_vk30a.htm
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.215 ) at 3:20 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
nuke a frozen dinner
Big Al: LOL
Chris L. ( 64.12.105.186 ) at 3:03 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Rich: Have a good time! Watch out for 'Bruce'. da-dumm da-dumm da-dumm
Wild Bill ( 63.21.40.222 ) at 3:00 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Rich: The interesting thing about the interview was that 4 or 5 different instances were brought up where Gore has clearly lied. This is being verified by 3 to 4 different people PER instance (some of whom are quite loyal to Clinton/Gore). Not only does Gore insist that he is the ONLY one telling the truth but when given the chance in the interview to come clean he still insists that everyone else is incorrect. I doubt that he'd know the truth even if it jumped up and bit him in the ass.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.40.222 ) at 2:57 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
I'm going to see X-Men with a pal this afternoon. I didn't follow the series but it loks like a fun movie to me.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.10 ) at 2:49 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Pop; Why isn't your ccf posted on the HTOC Pronto page? I'd really like to see what you've done. How about sending it to me? Maybe it would convince me to take the time to take my Pronto out of the box, and do something with it.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.10 ) at 2:40 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
JBC; Unless the little woman doesn't want to crank up the Lex in the HT to watch TV in the kitchen. Hopefully she's not barefoot and pregnant in there! My wife wants a small TV in the kitchen too, and that sender is my plan. Although I can't figure out why she needs a TV in the kitchen. It only takes a couple minutes to nuke a frozen dinner.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.46 ) at 1:28 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
JJ: I used plain ol Windows Paint and Artpaint for BeOS... Then I used Paint Shop Pro to reduce the color depth to 256 colors.
Rich ( 152.163.197.201 ) at 1:22 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Well Guys i'm leaving in the morn for Cape Cod! i'll be gone for a week but... u guys wont be rid of me cuz i'm bringin my Koool laptop just hope i don't get any seagull crap on it
Rich ( 152.163.197.201 ) at 1:18 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
JBC, Have a Great Hornymoon!!
Rich ( 152.163.197.201 ) at 1:17 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Wild Bill, i didn't see the Gore interview but then again i didn't have too, because i strongly share your opinion about this clown
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 12:09 PM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Good morning all. Hope veryone is having a nice weekend. I am stuck working trying to "clean" my desk before the honeymoon.
WIldBill: I hear ya bud. I was watching this at the tennis club early this AM. Boy, Gore sure is one dull dude. The scary thing is that Bush might win because of that. SUrely he could have gotten some better media training.
BIG AL: Thanks for the info. Will the output from my Lexicon do in converting the CABLE to RCA. I assume that it would!!
ALL: Saw "SHAFT" last night. This will make a great DVD Rental.
Wild Bill ( 63.20.254.211 ) at 11:14 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
I'm watching the Al Gore interview on Meet The Press. I don't think I have ever seen anyone talk for so long without saying a thing or making any commitment. If the interviewer tells him one more time that his pie charts and graphs need to wait I think he'll cry. If this moron gets elected I think I'll cash in and move to an island. This is, of course, JMHO and I am not attempting to impress my political views upon any of you.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.187 ) at 11:03 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
BAGMAN: Thanks
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.91 ) at 10:57 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Morning Guys: We rewatched the Matrix last night. What a cool movie and IMO,one of the best uses of DD yet to come out.
Ron H: Nice pictures,I agree that some chair rails and some nice looking treatments will really dress it up. Good job!
Just got a good price on getting the exterior of the house painted,thank God I don't have to do it!!
Ron H ( 63.26.174.33 ) at 10:16 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Morning
Joe: I think there is less than a dozen of us who post on a regular basis. It could be closer to a half dozen.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 9:15 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Pop: what program did you use to create you Pronto buttons/screens?
Joe ( 152.163.194.176 ) at 9:09 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
Morning
Just dropped in to say good morning. Looks like it was a real dead weekend arond here.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 8:43 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
..off...
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 8:43 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
New term...
Scott "popcorn": it doesn't exactly roll of the tongue...
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.209 ) at 1:57 AM EST Sunday, July 16, 2000
New term...
Instead of "slower than molasses in january", I have a new saying for something slow... "slower than htoc forum postings in mid-summer on a weekend" 
Joe ( 205.188.198.56 ) at 8:41 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
On-line
Looking for a on-line seller of Russoundand/or Niles any suggestions?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.209 ) at 8:25 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JBC: Come on man! a GOOD new husband would immediately run a cable into the kitchen just for her.
Joe ( 205.188.198.56 ) at 8:12 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Started buying
Well, I started spending money today. I bought 1000' of 12/2 w ground, 6' ladder and bet of all a Dewalt DW-705 compound miter :).
I never made it to the audiostore, we needed a beer break after that.
Ron, take the time to order smarthome.com catalog. They have cool stuff in it. I got mine yesterday.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.65 ) at 7:44 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JBC: If you can convert cable to RCA A/V, the Shack has a couple wireless sending units. One connects to the phone line at each end, will send A/V signal to second unit, and send remote signals back to first unit, without interfering with telephone use. $149 model# 15-1975
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 5:25 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Need some help. Now that Beth has moved in, she wants to be able to watch cable TV in the kitchen -- problem, there is no cable outlet within 40 feet from the kitchen or an outside wall in which access is possible. Does anyone know of a device which can transmit the signal via a wireless "transmitter" and "receiver" setup?
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 5:15 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Afternoon all... man, am I bagged. Had my first post-wedding party (and yes, they are schedule to go on forever...) and everyone is sick! I think that I have lost three pounds during the day.
Hope to fell better soon as I am planning to see SHAFT tonight. Any thoughts?
Ron H ( 63.26.221.44 ) at 4:44 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Wild Bill: That sounds cool
Wild Bill ( 63.23.3.4 ) at 4:15 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
seim team = swim team
Wild Bill ( 63.23.3.4 ) at 4:13 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Ron H: Tony C uses X-10. Please share your thoughts and information concerning lighting. This is one of my next endeavors. I would also like to use my Pronto. I'm thinking about getting an Airboard keyboard. It works up to 23 feet and apparently the Pronto is easily able to learn its' IR commands. This would allow me to control lights AND the HTPC from the Pronto. I alreay have the CCF on my Pronto. I just need to get the keyboard.
Wild Bill ( 63.23.3.4 ) at 4:10 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
All the 9 and 10 year old girls on the seim team are sleeping over at my house tonight. It was my idea. I must be nuts! Wish me luck and I'll see you guys on the flip side.
Gar ( 169.207.193.64 ) at 3:40 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Well just looked at TVs today. I must say it seems like manufactuers have there heads up there ass. Everyone is still pushing 4:3 format, there was only a few Widescreen sets by a few manuafacuers being displayed. And I must say the best picture went to the Sony Direct View Widescreen. But at just under 5 grand they can kiss my (|). I also looked at the new Sharp
vision XVDW-100, better then allot of DLP units for sale. The unit was around $8298, I was very impressed they where running it off the new HDTV
RCA Dish and I didn't see any pixelization anywhere, nor did the black looked to faded. But I heard the Sony LCD is just as good or better for less money if you can find them. Anyone know where I can get the new Sony LCD unit? Or a good price on this Sharp, thanks for the help and sorry for the double post, I had to correct a few things
Gar ( 169.207.193.64 ) at 3:37 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Well just looked at TVs today. I must say it seems like manufactuers have there heads up there ass. Everyone is still pushing 4:3 format, there wast only a few Widescreen sets by a few manuafacuers being displayed. And I must say the best picture went to the Sony Direct View Widescreen, but at just under 5 grand they can kiss my (|). I also looked at the new Sharp
vision XVDW-100, better then allot of DLP units for sale. The unit was around $8298, I was very impressed they where running it off the new HDTV
RCA Dish and I didn't see any pixelization anywhere, nor did the black looked to faded. But I heard the Sony LCD is just as good or better for less money if you can find them.
Ron H ( 63.26.205.80 ) at 3:20 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Cytotech: Many thanks
David ( 199.174.149.124 ) at 3:10 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Friday Funny
Wild Bill: Yep, and a couple of splashes of Tobasco sauce.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 3:06 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
I did exactly what Cyto did. he's not kidding about the spam. it is ridiculous.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 3:02 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Ron H: Go to www.x-10.com and see if they have any FREE stuff. Sure they'll spam the hell out of you afterwards, but you can UNSUBSCRIBE and get rid of those. I got a beginner kit(remote, transceiver(plugs into the wall and converts RF to X-10 signals), and a lamp module). Then I ordered a few other things and can do exactly what you want to do with MY sconces. I even downloaded the CCF for my Pronto from remotecentral.com and things worked beautifully! But smarthome.com has some x-10 outlets which look better(in wall) than the lamp and appliance modules(which plug into the wall(aka wall wart)). Do check them out. Also, you will need a model 4040 IR to x-10 convertor from smarthome(about 29.95). Just do a search for 4040 and it should appear. Good luck!
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:47 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: I will check it out. Thanks
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 2:30 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
smarthome.com has a few brands
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:24 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Also aprox. cost of these controlers?
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:23 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: No controlers and no knowledge of such things. Any ideas where I can start?
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:22 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: LOL The 1999 Grand Cherokee is a lease that the company pays for so I have no worry with that. My wife has a new Bug but will get a PT cruiser in November so summer will be over by then. The ony car I hate to keep outside is my 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. I have to store the hardtop in the warehouse at the office and I can't leave the soft top down all the time due to fear of rain.
I do tend now to keep one of my vehicles (the two jeeps) at work so I only have two vehicles to deal with in the driveway at home at a time.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 2:21 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
do have controllers yet? going x-10? other?
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:16 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
I am now plannring to integrate remote control lights. Hopfully something I can program into the Pronto. I would like to develop a macro that would slowly dim the sconces or the rear lights when I turn the HT/FP on.
This is a area I have not ever looked into. Any one have help.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 2:10 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Ron H: well, it seems you have your priorities in order
Ron H ( 63.26.171.4 ) at 2:02 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: The cars are outside getting fried right now. It has been 100 or over every day this week and no let up in the future. August is starting to frighten me. I am planning to build a detatched garage in the spring.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.209 ) at 1:25 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
DSL/BEOS
JJ: Ummm... you don't really need one. in the "Network Preferences" on the second panel, if you don't have any of the boxes checked, no one should be able to get in. I'll look up more on BeOS networking to see if there's any additional stuff you can do
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 12:49 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
where do you put the cars now?
Ron H ( 63.26.184.19 ) at 12:39 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: From garage to HT room.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 12:14 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Nice room Ron. Did you say that used to be a garage? was it converted to an HT? or was it already converted from a garage, and now into the ht?
Ron H ( 63.26.184.19 ) at 12:13 PM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
JJ: Yaaaaaaawn.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 11:51 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
{voice=cricket}chirp. chirp.{/voice}
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:47 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
DSL/BEOS
Scott "popcorn": ooh, no. tell me. BeOS Firewall.
Wild Bill ( 63.23.3.223 ) at 6:36 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Friday Funny
David: People put sugar on grits? Damn, now I've heard it all. I like mine mixed with a couple of eggs over medium with butter, salt and pepper.
Ron H ( 63.26.185.12 ) at 5:50 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Pioneer Elite 710
Tony C: You favorite drink is the next thing they will go after.
Gar ( 169.207.194.19 ) at 2:48 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
David: Well after a few hours of some switching back and forth I must say the Yamaha does everything the Sony does just as good except, play music as well. The Sony Pre/Pro along with the THX Hafler Amps, sounds way better on straight music. When turning the Volume up you can tell the system is getting a tad bright.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.202 ) at 2:28 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Friday Funny
David: Just one thing to point out... that funny is an oxymoron.... Contained in the listing is: "We are also better educated and generally lots nicer."
However, every other statement does not lend itself to the "generally lots nicer" statement... Just something I wanted to point out... I'll go back home now (Wyoming ROOOLZ!!!)
David ( 199.174.128.216 ) at 1:35 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Friday Funny
Southerners Warning To All Visiting Yankees
Don't order steak at Waffle House. They serve breakfast 24
hours a day, so let them cook something they know.
Don't laugh at Southern people's names. (Merleen, Bodie,
Luther, Ray, Tammy Ann, Maribeth, Inez, Billy Joe, Jim-Bob, etc.)
These people have been known to beat a man's ass for less.
Don't order a bottle of pop or a can of soda. This can lead
to a beating. Down South its called Coke. It don't make a
damn whether it is Pepsi, 7-Up or whatever else, it's a Coke.
Don't show allegiance to any college football team that isn't
in the SEC. (Florida, LSU, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, etc).
All the others are just a bunch of pansies that play teams
like Wyoming.
Don't refer to Southerners as a bunch of hillbillies. We
know our heritage. Most of us are more literate than you
(e.g., Welty, Williams, Faulkner). We are also better
educated and generally lots nicer. We have plenty of business
sense (e.g., Fred Smith of FedEx, Turner Broadcasting, MCI
Worldcom, MTV, Netscape). Naturally, we do sometimes have
a small lapse in judgment (e.g., Clinton, Fordice, Duke).
We don't care if you think we are dumb because we will
kick your ass.
We are fully aware of how high the humidity is, so shut the
hell up, spend your money, and get the hell out of here.
Don't order wheat toast at Cracker Barrel. Everyone will
instantly know that you're from Ohio. Eat your biscuits
like God intended and don't put sugar on your grits.
Don't fake a Southern accent. This will incite a riot.
Don't talk about how much better things are at home because
we don't give a damn. If you don't like it here, take your
ass home.
We don't play lacrosse, hockey, or any of those other
sissy Northern games, so don't come down here asking the
score because we don't give a damn.
We know how to speak proper English. We talk this way
because we want to and because we can. We don't care if you
don't understand what we are saying. All other Southerners
do understand what we are saying and that's all that matters.
Now, go home.
Last but not least. DO NOT come down here trying to tell
us how to Bar-B-Q. This will get your ass shot. You're lucky
we let you come down here. Question our Bar-B-Q and go home
in a pine box.
'Nuff said.
David ( 199.174.128.216 ) at 1:31 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Gar: Don't forget to post your A-B results... good or bad, I will be very interested to hear your comparisons...
David ( 199.174.128.216 ) at 1:29 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Gar: Yep, I hear ya. I listened to some 'demo rooms' in Atlanta over the past few days, and I am very impressed by what is possible with unlimited budgets... but I have a LIMITED budget. I have to say that the RX-V995 receiver has been good for me... it was my first purchase when I decided to get into the HT World. My tastes are simple compared to most of the audiophiles on this forum, but, I have to say that I have been pleased with this receiver.
Gar ( 169.207.194.200 ) at 12:46 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
David: I was very surprised, I will be doing some AB tomorrow, with my Sony and Hafler setup. I think I am going to use the K.I.S.S. terminology here, meaning Keep my HT system simple but good or do that with my Audio system, or both. Just don't have time to be picky with a newborn, and nor do I have the time to listen.
David ( 199.174.148.65 ) at 12:01 AM EST Saturday, July 15, 2000
Gar: I have had a Yamaha RX-V995 for about 18-20 months... almost since it was released. I have found it to be a great value for the money. I know that I can have much better sound with several other alternatives, but, the diminishing marginal return for the dollar is substantial. I agree that it has a good sound, and I like the way it matches with my Jamo speakers and Energy sub... Glad you agree.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.202 ) at 11:21 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
JJ, Gar: Maybe we should get two laws passed: 1. No more lawyers and 2. Remove all stupid laws.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.202 ) at 11:18 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL/BEOS
JJ: Having fun I suppose... Ya know how to set up a firewall on BeOS?
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 9:55 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
Gar: hear! hear! re : lawyers
Gar ( 169.207.193.206 ) at 9:45 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pioneer Elite 710
Tony C: Thanks for the info, what Model do you have? The Pro Elite series is sweet, it does the best stretching of any of the TVs on the market as far as 4:3 goes. And if they make the HDTV tuner as good as there analog unit thats in there now, I will be very happy. I am looking at a Samsung tomorrow, but the only think I heard is they have 9" CRTs which is rare for a RP.
Gar ( 169.207.193.206 ) at 9:42 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
JJ:Not a smoker here, but I believe in you should be able to do whatever you want. If they want to have smoker bars, or places where you can smoke it is someones legal right, and I don't know How long the Surgeons Warning been on Cig boxes, but its been along time. So that being said, I think we should have a tariff on how many lawyers there are.:)
David ( 199.174.148.65 ) at 9:40 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
New HT Room
AVB, All: I think I am going to go with AVB's 'option 3' which is to use monopole's in the back of the new HT room. I am planning on buying a new pair of Jamo's on the front, and moving my smaller Jamo's to the rear. The following link points to a list of very well priced Jamo 7.x series speakers. I am looking at 7.5, 7.6, or 7.7's. Can anyone care to comment on the price/performance difference as you move up the line? http://www.sounddistributors.com/jamo.htm
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:33 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pioneer Elite 710
Gar: The Elites are way cool. If you're concerned about it getting down the stairs, do what I did. Build a three dimensional model from 1X2s.
Just call and get the measurements. Once built, it's light enough to carry yourself. See if it clears the stairs/ceiling and any turns you have to make.
Soon, they will probably outlaw cigarettes. Then there will be a war on drugs, and a war on illegal tobacco. This is getting so stupid.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 9:20 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL
Curtis: yeah. and like I said I did it myself. I put in the microfilters. I plugged the gateway into the phone line. then the power. it boots up. it made connection in short time. I did need to do the application set-up twice, I think the personal firewall hindered things. I turned it off and the set-up went without a hitch. This Gateway is its own computer. a power PC riunning @48Mhz. It has it's own memory. What this amounts to is a little LAN, it seems.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 9:16 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
oh yeah. and possibly the largest wall-wart known to mankind.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.210 ) at 9:13 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL
JJ: That's by far the quickest, cleanest DSL install I have ever heard of. Consider yourself lucky. Perhaps after all the nightmare installations these guys are finally getting it right.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 8:52 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL
Curtis: yup. they sent a package. 'Modem' which they call a 'Gateway'. This gets connected to the line I specified when I signed up. I needed to install 'Micro-filters' on the other outlets of the same number. these filter out anything above 20k Hz. I connected the gateway to my computer via ethernet. other options include USB and parallel(!) they sent phone wire, usb, cat-5, parallel to facilitate the connections. I also installed Norton personal firewall. everything went pretty smoothly.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.210 ) at 8:29 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL
JJ: You get spoiled in about 15 seconds with DSL. The other nice thing is that your voice line should be free when you're online.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:46 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
Gar: I'm with you re: big tobacco
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:27 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
wanna hear something funny? The only page that hasn't popped up before I blinked is the page to cancel worldnet...
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:17 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL/BEOS
Cruisin now. BeOS set-up was capital E Capital Z. Actually there was none. just had to set ethernet to DHCP.
Gar ( 169.207.192.63 ) at 7:17 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
Well I guess the Smokers of today will be paying out of there ass now to take a puff. Frankly I don't know what to do on this issue, there will be billions of dollars in lost jobs and I bet the Stock markets goes array come monday morning
Gar ( 169.207.192.63 ) at 7:11 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pioneer Elite 710
Ok my Dealer is going to give me a killer Deal on his Demo unit. One problem is, it might not fit down the stairs! Doh! Anyone besides Rich have any good, bad things to interject on this set? It seems Pioneer is the only one commited to making sure there sets are ready for whatever HDTV format comes down the pipeline. I hope this is true if I buy it.. Thanks for any input.
Gar ( 169.207.192.63 ) at 7:07 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Hollywood and Dead Horses!
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I totally agree.
Charles Angels, Again come on! I almost wanted to puke when I saw that Ad up on the screen. "Stop Freeze or I will shoot" hahahahha And Hollow Man looks like it had it scary moments and some sexy ones too but I will pass and wait to rent that one.
Gar ( 169.207.192.63 ) at 7:04 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
RickMTB: When you compare them to what you just rattled off, I would agree the Yamaha would be bright. But So far I am so impressed with this Yamaha unit, it might stay in my main HT system for now, haven't decided that yet.m And as the Mirages are a good mate, so are my Dynaudio Audience series speakers.
Gar ( 169.207.192.63 ) at 7:01 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Off Topic!
That ruling for the Tobacco industry blows ass! Maybe if I drink too much, and get liver cancer I can go after the beer or wine manufactuers and sue them? Sorry, not a smoker here but I disagree with this ruling by the jury.
Shows what a joke are legal system is here.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 6:56 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
sorry for the profanity
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 6:47 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
DSL
This shit rocks! How did I ever get along without it before?
Joe ( 152.163.204.76 ) at 6:30 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
OK lets try this.
amnd ma = and am
eading = reading
Joe ( 152.163.204.76 ) at 6:29 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Afternoon all,
Thanks for the bandwidth to rant the otherday. I cooled down amnd ma playing the game until I move on. Thanks for the comments.
Ron, on smarthome they have wall mountable DVD holders. I was just eading the catalog. A nice Pioneer 300 DVD player would hold them also
I am still looking at cable. I have a quote of $.39/ft from one of my vendors. It includes 2- Cat5 & 2-RG6 runs. On Saturday my wife has plans without me. I am off to see the local installer and get some quotes on the Audio distubution equipment. I am looking at the Russound stuff.
I also have to buy a new towwer. I have my antena on my roof and do not plan on reinstalling it up there. I might install the tower myself. The only thing that sucks is I can only place it on the south sde of the house. It is expoused when you drive up the hill.
Wild Bill ( 63.20.247.23 ) at 4:49 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
I did your = I did READ your
Wild Bill ( 63.20.247.23 ) at 4:49 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Room Temperature
Tony C: I did your post about FPTV. It can be more affordable than you think. You should chat with kpd. E-Mail me and I'll give you his numbers. He is a heck of a guy.
BTW, I have finally (I think) figured out how to do the DV thing to the the computer. I may be posting images of my HT in the near future. It probably won't be until after the first of August. I'm going on vacation that week and I am under a crunch for the next couple of weeks. I'm aiming for a stress free vacation.
Wild Bill ( 63.20.247.23 ) at 4:46 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Room Temperature
Ron H : I know. Didn't mean to rub it in.
You area has it's advantages also.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 3:46 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Room Temperature
Wild Bill: Exact same thing for me. Always an afgan lying around the whole year. The difference is that I roll in a dehumidifier in the summer.
I keep the setting low and turn it off while watching a movie. I never installed a heating/cooling duct into the room because I didn't want the added noise from the forced air unit. While not in use, I keep the doors to the other rooms open to circulate air. Then close them when I watch a movie.
Hey Bill, did you see my post to Ron about the FP? Seeing it in his room really made me think of how doable it would be in mine. However, it won't for for about 4 years.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 3:33 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Gar: Gar... I agree that the Yammies sound good, especially compared to other mass market receivers (bright doesn't necessarily mean bad... just bright). Thats why I bought my 793. Compared to my old B&K stuff, or Rotel, Proton, or NAD receivers, Yammies are bright. The Mirages tend to tone them down a tad...
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 2:57 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Anyone seen the commercial for the movie "The Hollow Man"? To my thinking it is just another rehash of the invisible man. Movie makers needs to get out of the beating a dead horse mode.
Ron H ( 207.221.161.2 ) at 2:12 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Room Temperature
Wild Bill:I agree but unfortunety when you live at sea level basement are not a option.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.190 ) at 2:04 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Room Temperature
Ron H : That's the nice thing about having a HT in the basement. It is about 65 degrees in my HT year round. I have a couple of blankets that I keep around to keep legs warm (even in the summer). I'd much rather have a room that is slightly cool than one that overheats.
Ron H ( 207.221.161.2 ) at 1:57 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Birthday
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Thanks. This is only phase one of a ongoing project. I plan on building a bar in the left rear corner, adding chair rail and cover the lower part with some accoustical material. I more than likely will also add some acoustic material on the front wall and posibly the ceiling.
I want to purchase a Movie theater type pop corn machine and I need some tables for drinks and etc.
A additional A/C vent needs to be added. When all the equipment is fired up the temp starts to rise after a hour or so. I have been compensating by dropping the setting for the rest of the house on the main thermosts. With 100 degree days I really do not need to cool the rext of the house 4 degrees cooler than we want or need it.
To all I need a rack that I can wall mount if possible to hold my DVDs. Any thoughts on where to purchase?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 1:33 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Rich: Why not just wait for the Denon 9999? I suspect it should be available sometime in the 22nd century.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 1:30 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Birthday
Ron H: That room looks great. I bet it feels really good to be close to completing it and actually start using it.
johnbr: Thanks for the birthday wish. Concerning the next house, going to meet with a new architect this weekend. The 2 acre lot next to us is still vacant and my wife and I are either going to buy it and absorb it as part of our lot or purchase it, build a spec home and sell it. Houses in that area hold and appreciate very well. The money that we can make on the spec home would go towards building our house. Actually, I am kind of glad that my wife and I have held off on building the house because there are some new things that I want to incorporate into house that I would not have considered 6 months ago. Now looking at doing a GeoExchange (Geo Thermal) system. This alone can save us a lot of money on yearly heating and cooling costs.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.190 ) at 1:24 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
cai: Halle Berry also will make the movie pleasing to the eye.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.210 ) at 1:17 PM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Duane: Thanks Duane. It seems like yesterday we were all having dinner together, doesn't it? She didn't suffer at the end at all. I'm finding moving my house good therapy, though I can't imagine where I got so much stuff. The new house has turned into an 8 week stay (owner changed her mind & it's too late to change plans now) so it happens all over again in September. Professional movers for that for sure.
Duane ( 207.215.142.83 ) at 11:54 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Curtis: I'm so very sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you're holding up ok. I'll always remember her as a wonderfull lady and a perfect dinner date. Take care.
Rich ( 205.188.192.27 ) at 10:35 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Anyone hear any price info on the new Denon 5800? i've heard rumurs that it will list well over 3k. Looks like i'm not gonna get an even swap this time
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 9:21 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Wild Bill: The Washington Times has a long article in today's edition talking about X-men, the movie. Since I have heard you talking about it, take a look at this article. I think it is very good. I had no idea what the X-men were until I read it. Patrick Stewart will play Professor X, and Famke Janssen, of Onatop fame with James Bond, will play a telekinetic person. The complete list of actor and actresses is given, but Ms. Janssen is enough for me to go and see the movie or rent it on DVD.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.10 ) at 8:44 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pics
RonH: The room looks great, congrats!
Ron H ( 207.221.158.15 ) at 8:04 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pics
Rich: thanks
Rich ( 205.188.197.49 ) at 12:49 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pics
Ron H, Looks Great Ron!!
Ron H ( 63.26.184.120 ) at 12:15 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pics
Aall the wall plugs on the front and side walls are black. The white plates seem to jump out at me when the projector is running. I will be spry painting the speaker and sub connection plates black to match the wall plug plates. I could not find a source for black wall plates for the speaker or rca interconnects.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 12:10 AM EST Friday, July 14, 2000
Pics
Ron H: Well the room looks great. Enjoy.
It's time to repaint mine. I'm thinking of a rag-roll thing, but keeping with the light grays. You and Wild Bill have me seriously thinking that the next upgrade will be FP. Whenever that is.
Two in college.
Hey, speaking of painting...you mentioned that the wall plates that are white will be painted black. Why paint them black? Why not the color of the wall if you paint them at all? And couldn't you find black wall plates if you didn't paint?
Gar ( 169.207.193.245 ) at 11:53 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Samsung HDTV?
Anyone heard or seen anything from them in the last couple of years that has been any good? I heard there new HDTV set has 9"CRTs. HCJ655W is the model number.
Ron H ( 207.221.162.67 ) at 11:31 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
New Pics
Tony C:The projector is 15" long 9" wide and 5" tall.
Ron H ( 207.221.162.67 ) at 11:30 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
To Ron H: If you read all the post before answering...... LOL
Ron H ( 207.223.85.245 ) at 11:24 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Pics
Tony C: The room colors are more grey than the pictures show but it does have a blue tint.
The wired grey remote is the remote control for the electric recliner for the center seat.
The black switch on the wall is to shut off the FP if I feel the need to. The projector even at idle/standby position has a fan running.
The speakers on the rear wall are M&K SW-85 In-Wall Speakers.
The Projector is a Dream Vision DLP projector. I have a Sony 16:9 HD ready coming for a demo . The Sony is very quiet. The Dream Vision can seem noisy. If I keep the gream vision I will build a hush box.
The ceiling is 8 feet high.
The room is on the live side. Phase 2 will consist of adding chair rail on the side walls with acoustic panaling on the lower haqlf and on the whole front wall. By tilting the MLs back more than normal it tamed the upper end that was reaching my ears. It is a fix that worked quite well and was suggested by ML.
The work bench you saw in the early pictures is only accessable from the utility room which was the original house access to the garage.
The french doors are where the original garage doors were so they face the front of the house.
I am glad that you have taken the interst and time to look at the pictures ans ask some questions.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:57 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Sopranos
It's a long story, but last night. (I think it was last night) My last night in Toronto, I met Big Pussy and Furio (sp) from The Sopranos.
Was excited. Yeah, just a little. Got my picture taken with them a couple of times. Next ones to onto my bio.
Those guys were great.
I go up to Pussy (Vinnie) and I say, "I thought you were dead!"
He says, "I look f**kin dead to you?".
I go up to Furio (Fredrico) and try some of what little Italian I can muster. He answers in perfect English. No accent. He moved to Patterson NJ when he was 15. They were cool guys, can't wait to show you guys the pictures.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:49 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
New Pics
Ron:
sorry. So is the Dream Vision quiet and what are the dimensions, and how tall is your ceiling?
Do the french doors open into the room or out of the room? What's behind them besides mini-blinds?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:46 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
You Dummy
To Tony:
You dufus. If you looked at the pictures I told you to, (Part 2)
You would have read most of the information you were looking for.
It's not a Sony stupid, it's the Dream Vision (like you haven't seen me post that a thousand times! geez.)
The gray control of for the couch, duh,
The Les Paul is a 1970
There are mini blinds behind the french doors.
and those are in-wall M&Ks.
Pay attention stupid!!
Curtis ( 63.203.68.134 ) at 10:45 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Ron H: Outstanding work Ron. I know where I'm heading when I'm in Houston.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:32 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Pics
Ron H: Very well done indeed.
The room colors look great and I love the hologen fixtures and sconces.
I saw the pronto in the arm rest of the couch. What was that gray wired romote looking thing close by?
Other questions include:
What is the switch (black wall plate) behind the door control?
I recognize all the speakers but the rears. What are those?
The Sony projector looks tiny! Is it quiet? do you have an 8 foot ceiling?
What year is the Standard Pauly? Are those single coil humbuckers?
Nice sunburst by the way. Oh, and what kind of amp (guitar) is that?
One more question,(sorry) Is the room very "live"? It looks like it might be.
Oh wait, one more question again.
What does the unfinished door lead to? Is that the work bench we saw in other pictures?
OK, let's start with those for now.
Wild Bill ( 63.38.153.150 ) at 10:05 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL
RickMTB: Don't EVEN go there. My company acquired Firetap about a month ago. They were giving away DSL modems and install and charging employees $10 a month for DSL service. I CAN'T GET IT! Here I am in hightech heaven, Oracle, AOL and others at my doorstep and I can't get freaking DSL service.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.33 ) at 9:40 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
To All: I have added/updated some pictures. Check out the Home Theater part 2 file.
http://communities.msn.com/RonsHomeTheater&naventryid=100
JJ ( 12.79.92.165 ) at 9:12 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Crap!
Cajun Mike: Those are not too big. The NHTs where pretty big, I think that was most of the problem for my wife. My paradigms are about 10 wide, 9 high, 6 deep. I hardly notice 'em anymore. they are about 6 inches below an 8foot ceiling. you have saf issues? if not, I'd just go for the black.
johnbr ( 24.112.61.241 ) at 8:18 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Birthday
Happy B day "AKA"How the new house coming.
Ron H ( 63.26.174.23 ) at 8:00 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Gar: I agree with you about the sub alone being worth the price of admission. I already told Bob I want the sub. I am still waiting on a price. I was considering picking up two more of the Earthquake subs and then hooking them up to my side speakers so I can take advantage of Lexicons bass enhancement feature.
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 7:41 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL or Cable
RickMTB: Oh forget dsl and cable if they don't offer it there. Tell them you would like a T1 or an oc-3 drop to the curb.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.230.185 ) at 7:11 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Crap!
JJ: The Dimensions are 12 1/2 inches high, 12 7/8 inches high and 7 inches deep. My mains are in black ash
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 6:42 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Sorry this post should have went to RickMTB: Actually I think Yamaha and Denon and Marantz sound very good, far from bright, if your comparing it to other stuff out there.
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 6:41 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Ron H: Actually I think Yamaha and Denon and Marantz sound very good, far from bright, if your comparing it to other stuff out there.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:47 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Tony C: Hey bud, how's it going? What's new with you?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 5:36 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Happy Birthday AKA!
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 5:26 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Gar: Gar, I agree with you on the Rock Solids and the Boston Acoutics. BTW, I think the Yamaha receivers tend to sound a little bright as well, which was one reason the Take 5's didn't sound as good with my 793 as the Mirage AVS's...
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 5:24 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Ron H : News gets worse... just heard from my realtor up here and she snapped up some more time Saturday afternoon to go through the house with me on a "final walkthru". Looks like this Saturday really wasn't meant to be. Speaking of DSL (and cable modems), neither seem to be available in my neighborhood in The Woodlands.
Gar ( 169.207.194.76 ) at 5:23 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Ron H : I just think for a game room or small room these are hard to beat, uncluding the sub. Hell the sub alone is almost worth what there asking for the whole system. I just thought as a second room they sound great, but I you put them up against your main system, see ya... I would even try them on another receiver if you have one laying around. I heard these up against the B&W Rock Solids and the Boston Accoustics mini monitors and I thought these where better.
Ron H ( 207.223.85.7 ) at 4:31 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Gar: Quite interesting. I will sit down Saturday morning and put a few hours in listening to the Earthquakes. I will keep you posted.
JJ ( 38.26.97.234 ) at 4:07 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Crap!
Cajun Mike: what's the dimensions on those puppies? when I was first looking into surrounds, I tried the white NHTs, thinking my wife wuold like them better. wrong. they are pretty hideous. She actually prefers the black. I wouldn't decide on getting the white until you see a pair. They might not look so good.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.221.137 ) at 4:03 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Crap!
I just called PSB about the Image 10S bipole surrounds. The initial run of the speakers will only be in black. Those are due at the end of this month. They wont be available in white til the end of August. }:(
Gar ( 169.207.194.207 ) at 3:53 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
EarthQuakes
Ron H : Ron, maybe it was the Receiver, because I just heard the Earthquakes on a Sony Receiver and they sounded like crap. Don't know what did it, but in my case it had to be the Receiver, because when I hooked up the Yamaha to the Earthquakes it wasn't bright at all.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 2:06 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Thanks for all the Birthday wishes guys! It really feels good
Nothing special is planned for my Birthday. Have reservations at my favorite Japanese resturant tonight. Going to drink some great rice beer, eat some Sushi and watch my food being cooked in front of me. I do have a couple new amps on order (going to demo them to see which one I want to get) which won't be here until after my birthday. I will consider that my post birthday present.
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 1:24 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Glenee: Not only do I second Ron's comments but I would also add that servicing is a lot easier through a local dealer.
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 1:23 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael AKA: Happy birthday!
Ron H ( 207.221.161.210 ) at 12:59 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Glenee: I know 800.com carries Pioneer butI can not speak from experience ordering something that large from them.
If a local dealer is in the ball park at all price wise, it would to me make sense to deal local on something as fragile and expensive as a RP.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.253 ) at 12:03 PM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael, AKA: Happy Birthday and have a KOOOOOL one in PHX.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.99 ) at 11:42 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
There was also a couple articles on the new Denon receiver, remote, and new Pioneer DVD-A/V units. Unfortunately, it's off to the salt mines. I'll try to post it later. Seeya guys!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.99 ) at 11:40 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Interesting tidbit in Twice mag. RCA is joining the HD recorder market with the "Ultimate TV". It's a combination HD recorder, DirecTV rec., and Web TV unit. The WebTV stuff you know, but the HD will be a 60Gig capable of 30 hrs. of uncompressed video and audio. It has a S-Video in, and will record at the same resolution as the broadcast. The programming guide shows up to 14 days in advance. The DirecTV rec. will not do HDTV, but there's a huge improvement. The DSS unit uses 2 inputs on one access card, and has 2 tuners! Now with one receiver you can watch 2 different programs on PIP. They didn't mention this, but that also means you can record one program while watching another! There will be 2 models, one with a dual LNB dish, and the other with a multi-switch in lieu of the dish, for current dual users. Sorry, no pricing as yet.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.99 ) at 11:28 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Rich; Sorry buddy, but not much time for online stuff. Between work, and trying to get my old house ready to sell, I'm swamped.
Wild Bill ( 63.38.153.24 ) at 11:17 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael "AKA": What CAI said!! LOL! Happy birthday.
JJ ( 38.26.49.5 ) at 11:03 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL
Curtis: also, this telocity is all free set-up, no annual commitment or anything, so if it doesn't work, at least there is no out-of-pocket expense.
JJ ( 38.26.49.5 ) at 11:01 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL
Curtis: hmm. Guess what? No one is coming to my place. I'm going thru Telocity. They worked with the phone company to make sure my line was capapble/equipped. They send the modem. The modem seems to be a computer really, that does all the work of set-up. But after what you say, wish me luck!
btw, the start-up didn't pan out. I have another interview next week.
Curtis ( 63.203.68.134 ) at 10:47 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL
JJ: Expect the installation to take longer than expected. Once DSL is up and running, it's a good thing. Don't let the installer leave before showing you everything is functioning properly - it could take ages to get someone to return to finish the work.
Rosy ( 198.105.23.6 ) at 10:30 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael AKA: All the best Big Kahuna..!!
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:26 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
FELIZ CUMPLEAñOS MICHAEL AKA
JJ ( 38.26.49.5 ) at 9:58 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
DSL
I should be cruisin' very soon. any tips from those of you who have it?
Glenee ( 129.15.204.207 ) at 9:50 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Where is the best place to buy Pioneer Rear Projection Big Screens on the web?
Thanks Men
Gasgeek ( 204.48.23.145 ) at 9:37 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AKA YOU OL' TUBE HEAD YOU!!!!
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 9:36 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael AKA: Have a great Birthday guy!!
RichardS ( 199.84.157.35 ) at 9:20 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Happy Birthday to you...
Michael AKA: Best wishes!!!
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.124 ) at 9:00 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Ron H : RonH, the bad news first... I need to go up to The Woodlands to set up some bank accounts on Saturday. Since I know I'd have to call it an early evening anyway, I'd only really have a short window Saturday to spend with you. Maybe we'd better reschedule (many apologies). On another front, my stuff arrives Wednesday so hopefully we can have you up at our place soon and you can here my Mirage AVS 500's... they sound a lot smoother than the similar Energy Take 5's that I thought sounded more strident or harsh (which sounds like your criticism of the EarthQuakes). You may find the Mirages to be closer to what you are looking for (and they can be found for under $600 for sub, center, and for sats).
Ron H ( 207.221.158.115 ) at 8:39 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael AKA: Have a great Birthday guy.
Ron H ( 207.221.158.115 ) at 8:35 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Gar: I tested the EarthQuakes with a Pioneer VSXD509S receiver. I at first had quite a time getting the sub to blend but after a few adjustments I had it sorted out. I thought they had lots of oomph, very detailed, produced a decent soundstage, and did a great jog at imageing.
Now for the but.... To my ears, in my room, with the Pioneeer Reciever they sounded too bright. Not harsh just bright. I do not know that listening to the M&Ls for a period of time could be the reason the Earthquakes seem bright. When I said detailed sounding I really ment it and the brightness may be part of that. I did love the sub and plan on keeping it. I have it hooked up with some small Infinity's I had hanging around which are not so bright sounding as the Earthquakes.
I still have the Earthquakes in the closet, (I need to send them back to Bob@Avalon) so I may give them a second listen this weekend now that I have had time to figure aout the reciever and get it set up correctly.
I will keep you posted. I do agree they are a steal at the price and many other speakers can sound on the bright side compared to the MLs NHT. I included in that group group of speakers that can sound bright compared to MLs but are suoerb speakers. I think if I left them up for a few days and did not turn on the Logans they would not sound bright any more.
Again my thoughts on the sound I heard is based upon my equipment, my room and my ears being used to hearing Electrostatic spreakers.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.200 ) at 7:47 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Michael AKA Happy Birthday!
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.252 ) at 6:48 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL AKA!!!
Gar ( 169.207.193.46 ) at 2:25 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Ok, I am packing it in, can't spell or get sentence stucture right tonight. That's what I get for trying to type and feed a child, DOH!
Gar ( 169.207.193.46 ) at 2:11 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Ok I need some sleep, forgot a few words below. That is "But" and real word of upgrading too fast. Man no sleep when you have kids!
Gar ( 169.207.192.61 ) at 2:08 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
To ALL:
Robert: I used to sell Pioneers, and I have the manual on the new models. Kind of a neat Idea. Bu that being said, I have not seen a Pioneer doing HDTV yet, so hence the hesitation to jump into the real of upgrading too fast, especially when the fricking FCC made thinks too open. Now there not sure on allot of things, so if the Pioneer HD tuner comes down in price I might bite. Looking at the 58" Elite.
Curtis ( 63.203.71.88 ) at 2:04 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Happy birthday Michael. I had a stopover in Phoenix today - the pizza oven blast as I walked off the jetway thinking of how you do it in the summer. I must say that airport is one of the best air conditioned jobs on the planet. They must have it down to an art by now.
So what toy(s) did you get?
Gar ( 169.207.192.61 ) at 2:04 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Happy Birthday you Animal "AKA"
Doh!!
Curtis ( 63.203.71.88 ) at 1:18 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Hey all. Just got back from the services in Chicago and am exhausted. Everything was elegant. I can't belive how many great friends my mom had.
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:47 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Robert, i think Gar should be Koool like us and buy that Elite set ha ha
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:36 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Robert, although 16x10.7 ratio is not a major difference from 4:3, i love it!! i have bought my last square tv!
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:33 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Robert, well i guess u get what u pay for... Elite is just too Koool my house is filled with it lol
Robert ( 32.102.11.206 ) at 12:31 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Rich: Several, #1 3:2 Pulldown, #2 SVM can be truned off at user menu, not just turned down in service menu, #3 finer pitch lenticular screen #4 removable protection panel, #5 fixed / variable audio out #6 Control module can be removed and installed elsewhere along with removable kick panle for custom installs #7 HD Tuner SLot #8 Gold Plated RCA Terminals, 1 BNC Input #9 plus a couple more for good measure!!!
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:24 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Mike AKA, Happy Birthday!!!!
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:23 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Robert, i noticed Pioneer has a 53" 16x9 non Elite set, the Elite 53" is much more $$$, do u know any other difference besides the piano black cabinet.
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 12:18 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Robert, my Elite Pro-100 is very Koool :)lol
Robert ( 32.102.11.206 ) at 12:16 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
To ALL:
Gar: As far as the Elite HD monitors, the tuner slides into the cabinet and with the ELite, it does not take away from any other inputs like a external and outboard tuner would do as it has it's own connecection still allowing all other terminals. I like that feature alone for the conection of my computer without an adapter and still getting HD. I would have to confirm, but I thought the new tuners allow for HD cable decoding. As far as the output of the RCA, again if memory serves, it is actually a wierd output of either 540P or 580P or something like that. All Pioneer HD PTVs accept a 480i signal and convert it to 480P and a 480 P is displayed as is, and antything ABOVE 480p is converted to 1080i.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 12:14 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
"AKA": Sorry, I'm just not going to type out your whole FREAKING name! LOL!
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 12:13 AM EST Thursday, July 13, 2000
Happy Birthday "AKA"!!!!
Gar ( 169.207.192.61 ) at 11:54 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Ron H:What did you think of the Earthquakes? I thought for the money they were a steal. What are your thoughts?
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 11:52 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Pioneer Elite
Gar, The Elite PRO-610HD is the Ultimate HD RPTV!!!! Buy It!!
Rich ( 205.188.195.31 ) at 11:49 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Mike AKA, i'm very proud of you!! Boxes r Koool btw the Mirage FRX series is thier budget line... they actually sound very good and are an excellent value but probobly no match for Joseph Audio, however Mirage manufacters other lines including their well known top of the line "M" series bipolars i.e. M1si 6k pr. My Denon 5700 @140wpc won't drive these speakers, you've got to hear them they are AAA.
Cajun Mike ( 204.252.236.20 ) at 11:36 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Cytotech: I was leaning to white. I agree with you and Bill
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 11:01 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Cajun: I agree with Wild Bill on this one. White. Definitely.
Wild Bill ( 63.20.240.83 ) at 10:22 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Black or white surround speakers?
Cajun Mike: My preference would be white. Since the baseboard and molding is white I'd think the "blend" would be better. Black would offer too much contrast for my taste. JMHO.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.53.155 ) at 10:06 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Notice that I said "can" I didn't say it was true in all cases.. The smaller baffle of monitor speakers is an unquestionable improvement to top end as compared to towers.
JJ ( 12.79.77.8 ) at 9:49 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
I would amend Pops generalization about smaller speakers with:
at the same price point.
I'd think that'd be true 75%+ of the time
Ron H ( 63.26.171.76 ) at 8:30 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: A little late with the RCA response.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.76 ) at 8:27 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
To ALL:
Gar: Why don't you use the RCA HDTV sat receiver for a tuner.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.76 ) at 8:24 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: I demoed the Earthquakes.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 7:55 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Meant to say, "I can bet you that the Mirage FRx monitor + a sub could NOT complete against say the Joseph Audio RM22si Signature floor stander speaker."
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 7:54 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Scott "popcorn": I don't think you can generalize that a bookshelf + subwoofer will sound better then a floor stander. A lot has to do with the quality of the drivers employed not to mention the crossover and the quality of the parts used. There are a lot of factors that determine what a speaker will sound like. I can tell you this about the FRx7 speakers, they are cheap in their execution. Cheap speakers that use metal dome tweeters are the worst sounding speakers, IMO and experience. I can bet you that the Mirage FRx monitor + a sub could complete against say the Joseph Audio RM22si Signature speaker. Sure it may have lower bass output but the more important midrange and top-end would not given be close.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.53.155 ) at 7:37 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Yep, and that's one of the reasons I like bookshelf sized speakers with a sub... The smaller baffle and other design considerations in a small speaker can make it sound better than a floorstander in the mid and upper ranges
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 7:24 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: Yes, 1080i. No 720, though, but that's fine since the Pioneer would just upconvert it to 1080 anyway.
Gar ( 169.207.193.213 ) at 6:54 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Cytotech: Thanks for the info, the question I have is does the RCA unit put out a 1080i signal? Going the Pioneer Elite route with the RCA is economically feasable.......
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 6:40 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: I believe most people on the HTF use the DTC-100. I don't know of anyone using the Pioneer tuner. Too expensive. Well, at this point at least. Be aware, however, that this is strictly hearsay. I haven't seen them side by side.
Gar ( 169.207.194.187 ) at 5:53 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Good point, that would work, but I need to see what it looks like on both HDTV and regular TV, at this point in time no dealer has them side by side, or even to switch the signal... So I guess I will wait, or maybe buy the Pioneer soon.
I was trying to get a Sony LCD, but there wait is almost as long as there HDTV set.
Gar ( 169.207.194.187 ) at 5:50 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Well just to let you know the Earthquake Speakers I heard were awesome for the money. I
heard them at two different dealers and there is a third dealer picking them up. There not all that flashy but there allot better than allot of Mini Monitors at three times the cost.................
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:49 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: Why couldn't use another external tuner instead of the Pioneer? You could not use the RCA DTC-100?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:47 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
In fact, they want to buy the spare set of NHT speakers that my wife and I have. I was originally going to save them for a bedroom system but now I think I will use a pair of Joseph Audio RM7si Signatures instead.
Gar ( 169.207.194.187 ) at 5:46 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
To ALL:
Well the Dealer I deal with, gave me my money back on the Sony Set I had on order. Lets just say Sony pulled the plug on there new HDTV till after the first, I read that most HDTV manufactuers are holding for for 1080i sets because of copy protection. I guess they don't want us consumers making copies and watching them later. I was told by Sony that there new set will have a HD TV tuner and will be less expensive then as planned. I was about ready to give over the cash on the new Pioneer Elite 58" but I did not like how much there External tuner was. Like around $2000....... So I will play the waiting game..... Any suggestions? Anyone, Buller, Buller?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:42 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Gar: My wife's sister and boyfriend are just looking for an inexpensive starter set of speakers. Their room is pretty small so a monitor speaker would probably work better for them. Besides, when they upgrade they can use the monitor as the rear speakers.
Gar ( 169.207.194.187 ) at 5:38 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": No offense Mirage owners. But I agree with your wife, I loved the superones when I heard them. And I used to sell Mirage, so I know what there talking about. Are they looking for a floor stander? Or something smaller?
Gar ( 169.207.194.187 ) at 5:33 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
RichardS: I always thought the Super Ones and most Yamaha reveivers to be neutral sounding, not bright. I am still looking for a package deal on a small setup, a dealer had some Earthquake speakers and frankly they are fantastic for a game room, dorm, small to medium sized room. They run around $557 for 5 speakers and a Sub. They retail at $700. Someone else on here was supposed to Demo them. Can't remember who?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:27 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Cajun Mike: Actually they want a pair of the Joseph Audio speakers but they are out of their budget at this time.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:25 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Cajun Mike: Thanks for the plug for the PSB speakers. Although, I was not looking for suggestions for more speakers for them to try I will pass along your suggestion to them. I do think their is one PSB dealer in Arizona. I have previously listened to the Stratus Gold and Gold-i and liked what I heard.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.230.106 ) at 5:21 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Black or white surround speakers?
The PSB Image bipoles will begin shipping in a few weeks. They are wall mounts and I cannot decide on whether to order them in white or black. My walls are a rich yellow color with white crown molding and baseboards......Give me some opinions.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:19 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
RichardS: Now with different gear the results may have been different. A pair of speakers have to be judged based on how they sound in your room with your gear. In the context of my wife's sister and boyfriends system, the NHT SuperOne sounded better then the Mirage FRx7.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.230.106 ) at 5:19 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": The NHT's were apart of my listening before purchasing the PSB Image series. You need to advise them to seek out a PSB dealer. The dealer where I demo'd the PSB's is also a Mirage and Paradigm dealer. They are dropping the FRx line due to customers A/B testing in their showroom. They are not selling compared to the PSB's. They have carried PSB for only four months and they have taken over their Paradigm sales. I compared the Image 5T's to the Paradigm Monitor line and then the 40's and 60's in the reference line and there was no comparison. PSB blew them away. Of course this was my ears but based on sales it's obvious that I'm not alone. I will also mention that the salesmen were all trying to push me to Paradigm. My ears did not lie.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:15 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
RichardS: I have always liked NHT speakers.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.29 ) at 5:06 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Michael AKA: Those SuperOne's are amazing little speakers, I have a pair in the living room hooked up to a tiny Onkyo reciever. NHT has been cursed with the stigma of being "bright" by many. What is interesting, is that some people also characterize Yamaha receivers as bright sounding.
Interesting test. Proves that people should buy with their ears...
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:57 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Rich: You should be proud of me because I actually have a piece of audio gear still in its box 
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:56 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Good afternoon all!
My wife's sister and boyfriend (Mike) are looking at getting some new speakers. One of the speakers that they are interested in is the Mirage FRx7 ($700/pair). My wife and I had an extra pair of the NHT SuperOnes ($349/pair) packed away so I suggested that they barrow the NHT speakers and do a home A/B demo of both speakers.
Well, last night my wife and I went over to take part in the A/B demo of the Mirage FRx7 vs. the NHT SuperOne. My wife's sister Mike are using a Yamaha RX-V870 (which incidently we gave to them to use about 6 months ago) and Pioneer DV-525 as their DVD/CD player. When we arrived I noticed that the NHT SuperOnes were not placed properly as they were too close to the ground. The Mirage FRx7 are floorstanding speakers. So after placing the NHT SuperOnes at about the right height, figuring their proper room positioning and doing a test to find out the equal levels for both speakers (FRx7 is 91 dB and NHT SuperOne is 86 dB), the demo could actually begin. I did some primarily listening to make sure that the test was equal in terms of level and I was curious to hear the differences.
The demo was setup so that the FRx7 was connected to speaker output A and the NHT SuperOnes were connected to speaker output B on the RX-V870. Only Mike and I knew which was connected to which speaker output. Mike first did some listening, formed his opinion on which he liked better and then called in both my wife and her sister to listen. Neither of us would tell them which speaker was connected to which output. My wife, before arriving had already formed the opinion that the FRx7 would sound better because it was a floorstander, it was more expensive and had more drivers.
During the demo 100% of the time my wife and her sister picked the NHT SuperOne has their favorite sounding speaker. Everyone but me was totally surprised that the SuperOne speaker sounded better then the floorstander speaker. What we all heard was that the FRx7 sounded muffled in comparison to the SuperOne. Their seemed to be a loss of detail with the FRx7. Mind you the NHT SuperOne did not sound bright by any means just more open and clearer. The midrange also had more warmth with the SuperOne. The FRx7 also had a very narrow sweet spot, move off center slightly and you end up listening to one speaker. The NHT SuperOne had a wide sweet spot and seemed to disapear when the music played. This also was evident when watching a movie. The SuperOne presented a wider soundfield.
Now what is extremely interesting about this is that if I had not been at the demo, the FRx7 would have probably been picked over the SuperOne because their would have not been any level adjustments performed and the speaker placement, for the NHT SuperOne, would have been too close to the ground. The perception would have been louder = better and more expensive has to sound better.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.218 ) at 4:18 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Like Being the Last Living Cell in a Dead Body
Geo.: It is pretty quiet.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.253 ) at 2:56 PM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Like Being the Last Living Cell in a Dead Body
Man, everybody must be at home watching Jaws.
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 11:17 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Good morning guys. A few thoughts....
Joe: I agree with the advice you have been offerred. Life, especially these days, is very dynamic. I too have gone through change in the sale of my business and am not completely thrilled about the change. That said, I will give it time and then decide. Better to have a job than not to.
AVB: Man, I wish I had your balls. Just up and quit. I admire your convictions and hope you find something better soon.
Wild Bill: Congrats!
Tony C: Ditto... we had a great time meeting you and hope to get togetehr again.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.186 ) at 8:53 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
RickMTB:How is the weather here feeling. 97 - 99 degrees everyday and it is not August yet. You may have the privilige of being in Houston for a record setting hot summer. I sure hope Laurie and the girls can handle it.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.186 ) at 7:58 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Thanks JBC
Tony C: Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit with JBC. He is a great guy.
Rich ( 205.188.197.54 ) at 1:44 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Hey Guys i watched Jaws tonite, dvd dts 5.1, the video was excellent, good color saturation and crystal clear wich surprised me a little cuz it was filmed around 25yrs ago. the dts 5.1 was very good although the surrounds were quiet for a good portion of the film.
Rich ( 205.188.197.54 ) at 1:30 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Wayne!!! i can't wait to meet you!!!!
Rich ( 205.188.197.54 ) at 1:28 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Congrads Carmen!!!
Rich ( 205.188.197.54 ) at 1:27 AM EST Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Joe, i agree with the guys, although it's easier said than done keep your koool, amd leave on your terms. the good news is your days are #erd with that very mismanaged company, soon you will kick the dust off your feet and walk away
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:47 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Thanks JBC
Just got back from a fabulous evening with JBC.
First a great dinner with his lovely bride, then off to the crib to check out the system with Ronin. Very nice room and the movie sounded awesome. Especially that sub.
At one point JBC and I turned to each other knowingly and just said, "Now that was cool!
It's really great to see something you've heard so much about. We all listen to each other, but sometimes the mental picture just doesn't put it together. The M$Ks work perfectly in JBC's room. I wish we had more time to "play".
JBC, thank Beth again for the wonderful hospitality and for sharing your home. And tell her to be careful not to hurt herself with that big diamond on her left hand. (I swear you guys, I had to put on sun glasses. The sparkle off that thing almost blinded me!)
But she lets him keep the dinning room chairs so the one doesn't block the sub. Now how sweet is that?
Truly a great couple. Thanks again.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.121 ) at 9:22 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
AVB & AKA: Thanks. BTW, her name is Carmen.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.2 ) at 9:07 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Hey guys! Just bought one of those CDs that they sell at the 'Natural Wonders' stores. It's the thunderstorm disc. Very cool and puts me right to sleep when I play it on my bedroom system. I'm going to get the 'pounding surf' disc next. Might not be as realistic seing as I'm living next to Blair Witch country but sounds pretty relaxing.
A fun recommendation.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 8:58 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Wild Bill: Congrats to your daughter. Nothing wrong with being a gushing proud father. I use to be a competitive swimmer, almost made all american in my senior year in high school.
AVB ( 64.41.33.14 ) at 8:56 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Wild Bill: Congrats to Wild Billie. She'll be on the podium next time!
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.121 ) at 8:39 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
BTW, I have to do a little bit of the proud papa bit. My daughter swam in the local Olympics today. She couldn't even come close to qualifying for this in her first two years of swimming and today she placed 12th in backstroke out of 36 and 13th in freestyle. Her time drops over the last twelve months are incredible. This meet featured almost every elite swimmer in Northern Virginia. I don't want to brag in front of her (so she doesn't get a swelled head) but I am quite proud today.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.121 ) at 8:36 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: I'm with AVB on this one. I decided at the beginning of 1999 that I needed to get out of mortgages and freshen my career. I quit with nothing to go to, found a great job and now I'm working in technology and have Internet sales experience.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.121 ) at 8:33 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: That sucks big time. Is there a possibility that your boss knows that you are in the job market or is he just being a dick?
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.121 ) at 8:31 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Bagman
BAGMAN: You could always move about halfway to Northern Virginia. We'd welcome you in the area, there are several forum members here and the job market and housing market is hot, hot, hot! If you have ANYTHING to do with high tech this is THE place to get top dollar for your talents. Of course, it is also an expensive area to live in. We could do Browns, Indians and Buckeyes games on the 100" screen.
Wayne ( 209.255.22.173 ) at 7:33 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: If you're in management, then bide your time and politely ask for an explanation how your performance could drop so dramatically. You'll need to kiss the appropriate buttox to find out how you got the shaft. If you're occupational and have an Union, then grieve thier butts! Make them squirm before you leave. Give them the screws! Make em sweat! Personally, I don't endorse the Union, but it does serve it's purpose. Give em HELL!
Wayne ( 209.255.22.173 ) at 7:24 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Rich: Next month my friend and I'm MA bound!
Wayne ( 209.255.22.173 ) at 7:22 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Palm Vx as a remote?
In the back of a catalog I got with my new Palm Vx is some software to make it a universal remote. Has anyone actually used this function? The screen reminds me of a Pronto.
Wayne ( 209.255.22.173 ) at 7:20 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Thanks everyone for the Birthday wishes back on the 2nd! A couple of DVD's, a couple of CD's and a couple of pairs of shoes. No stereo equipment
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 7:10 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Tivo/reply question
When you have one of these hooked up via sat or cable box, do you have to have the channel on the same channel as the one you are recording? Hope that makes sense...
AVB ( 64.41.32.67 ) at 6:38 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and other times you have to shoot. I got a new boss and another director back in March. I lost just about all the resonsibility I had and couldn't even buy paper without both of their approvals. I thought it had to get better but it didn't. I walked June 30th with nothing lined up. You gotta do what you gotta do.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 5:46 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: I second the advice of others to not quit your job until you have another one. In the meantime ask the reviewer, your boss I presume, to help you out in improving your performance. Ask him to go point by point with you on your rating elements and give you advice on how to improve. Do this when you have cooled down. The purpose of this exercise is two fold; one to see if this man is willing to help you out, as a true supervisor should; and two, you could start mending your profile until you get another job.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.194 ) at 5:13 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: I'm with the others...keep the job until you find another.
Good luck on the new one!
RichardS ( 199.84.157.19 ) at 5:03 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: Keep your cool. This will motivate you to find a better job, and when you do it will feel great. I've been there. Quitting felt so good when I had the new job lined up.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 4:20 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Projectors
David: Used/refurbished projectors are more frequent than new around here. Don't know that particular company in Atlanta. I got my projector from KPD on this forum, he occasionaly has used ones. Wait a bit and people will recommend several sites to get used projectors at.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 4:19 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Joe: Hey, if they think you are unreliable, give 'em unreliable! (Of course, wait until you have the other job first!!)
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 4:16 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: Bide your time, do nothing hasty. It is much easier to get a job when you have a job. There will be no difference in satisfaction if you quit now or in several weeks.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.253 ) at 4:15 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Joe: Did you get a new boss within the last year? I'm with the others on not quitting. If you get this other job, it will only make it that much sweeter when you can go in to whoever gave you the review and do your Johnny Paycheck routine.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 4:14 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Projectors
I saw in A/V Interiors Magazine that there is an Atlanta based company called Video Trading Co. that sells demo and refurbished projectors, line doublers, screens, etc. Has anyone heard of these guys? Any "gotcha's" about buying refurbed projectors? Thanks-
Ron H ( 207.221.158.159 ) at 4:07 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Joe: I am with David on the advise.
David ( 156.153.255.134 ) at 4:02 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Jobs
Joe,
That sux, bud. BUT, never quit a job unless you have another one lined up. You will only make it harder on yourself. My $.02.
Joe ( 205.188.199.137 ) at 3:58 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
I am so upset, my typing makes less sense then normal.
Joe ( 205.188.199.137 ) at 3:57 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Yearly Reviews
Afternoon all,
I received my yearly review today. It was the worst I have ever had in my life. I have taken on 4 major projects nad completed them in the past 9 months on top of my regular job. I cannot believe it.
I am sitting here pondering if I just go in and quit tomorrow or keep my mouth shut for the next three weeks.
I have been going though the hiring process at another companey. I have completed the first 3 of 4 steps and am waitng on the fouth to be scheduled. In this time I get this review.
Actually it is 4 weeks behind. I told the wife if I had not borrewed the money three weeks ago for the house I would have quit halfway though the review.
We are really going to look long and hard tonight and see If I can. In the past 5 years I have scored 33 out of 35 possible points on the review system. Today I got 16. I as blown back in my seat.
I got a 2 on being dependable. I worked everyday in Jan ( except MLK day, UAW Holiday) I had 2 Sundays off in Feb and 3 Sundays off in March. I get calls around the clock when I am home. I go in on offshifts when I am called, but I am undepenable. It's really beyond me.
man, I need a beer.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.211 ) at 2:59 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H : Just go to the change password page... just type in your login name and check the "I forgot my password" box, and submit... your password will be sent to you at the e-mail address we have in the member database
(Note that if your e-mail changes, you need to change it on the password page in addition to the member bio page)
Ron H ( 207.221.161.119 ) at 1:38 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
"PoP": Wow!! how strange. The previous was to you.
"PoP" ( 207.221.161.119 ) at 1:35 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
I have no idea anymore what my password is. Could you send it to me?
Thanks Ron
Ron H ( 63.15.142.175 ) at 1:12 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Rosy: I definetly will. HT Candian Style.
Rosy ( 198.105.23.6 ) at 1:08 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H: If your sales meeting takes place in Montreal...then give us a shout...
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.211 ) at 12:52 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H : Oh wait... do you mean have a link on your site that goes directly to your bio? If that's the case, it's easy... http://www.htoc.net/bin/viewbio.cgi?RonH
If anyone else wants to do the same, just use the same URL up to the ?, then add your login name after the ?
Gar ( 169.207.194.184 ) at 12:49 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
mini DV camcorders Sony vs. JVC
RickMTB: Yup, forgot about the Panasonics, good units. But hands down if you want Digital I still think Sony is the way to go. It all depends on what you want, some new Digital camcorders are Progressive scan, I take it a step further and go that route. Frankly when I compared the Sony Digital 8 camcorders which are inexpensive compared to most good Digital DV camcorders there wasn't much difference in Picture quality. But the Progressive scan camcorders look much better. Plus the Software and Memory Stick Sony is using is very easy to use. But I think you are right on the Mark with the Panasonic being built better than the JVCs, I just looked at some at CompUSA and the Panasonic units seemed more solid.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.211 ) at 12:47 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H : You can put it as your web site in the bios... That's the only way without script modifications...
Rich ( 152.163.195.209 ) at 12:17 PM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar/RickMTB, Thanx Guys!
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.162 ) at 11:48 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Bagman
Joe: Relocating to a new climate,neither my wife nor I will have a job when we get there. We will probably have to fly down and do some house hunting when/if ours sells and perhaps could find a job at that time. I don't have near the resources to retire,unless the Ohio lottery treats me right.Fat chance! It is just a move that we have talked about for awhile and decided there was no reason to wait for old age to do it. Nothing is written in stone either,we could find out that it isn't feasable,money wise, and change our mind. In that case,look for more bitching from the Bagman about winter.
Ron H ( 207.221.161.72 ) at 10:02 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
mini DV camcorders Sony vs. JVC
RickMTB: Do you want to get togather on Saturday? Drop me a e-mail with your number. ronh@wt.net
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 9:56 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
mini DV camcorders Sony vs. JVC
Rich: I am looking at getting a miniDV. The two am looking at are the Panasonic and the JVC (their two least expensive models). The JVC seems a little smaller and has a color viewfinder but the Panasonic has more analog zoom (18x vs 10x) and I think that makes a big difference. A sales guy told me that the Panasonic was built a little better and that they have fewer problems FWIW.
Gar ( 169.207.194.248 ) at 9:47 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
DVD Wars
Ron H : Ron H: hopefully the consumer won't get screwed. I would back the big guns on this one. Sony and Philips have allot of pull when it comes to formats.
Gar ( 169.207.194.248 ) at 9:45 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
mini DV camcorders Sony vs. JVC
Rich: I am a Sony fan when it comes to camcorders, but the new JVC look great and are priced right, plus they have a new machine for dubing. A DV recorder, so you can make copies onto a S-VCR. I wish Sony had a Hi Digital 8 player/recorder. If someone knows if Sony has anything like this in the future please let me know. Thanks
Ron H ( 207.223.85.24 ) at 9:29 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H : Our company is scouting out Montreal and Toronto for our national meeting the first quarter of next year. I have my fingers crossed it will be in your town. If so I plan on staying over a few days and having Nicky fly up to check out Canada with me. It sure would be great if we all could get togather. I will keep you updated.
I also heard today that we may be having a meeting in September at The Lakes Of The Ozarks. Some of the guys are quite excited but I have no clue about what and where it is. I guess I need to do some research on it.
Ron H ( 207.223.85.24 ) at 9:24 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
JBC:: I wish I was there. It sounds like a great plan. I plan to get togather with Rick MTB on Saturday for a little HT at my new HT room. I won't be having Italian food though. {sigh}
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 8:58 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H: The room looks great!!
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 8:58 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Good morning guys. Just got off the phone with Tony C. We are all set for an evening of Italian food and movie viewing. The wife is was a little peeved as I have had no spare time between our wedding and now due to work and her I am taking the first night off to hang with Tony C. That said, she is now ticled pink as I invited her to join us.
Ron H ( 207.223.85.24 ) at 8:36 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ir's=It's
Ron H ( 207.223.85.24 ) at 8:23 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
DVD Wars
For What Ir's Worth:Recordable DVD Format War Looms
Recordable DVD is on the way, but consumers will have to choose between competing and incompatible formats. Six companies supporting the DVD+RW format recently announced a specification for encoding video. Philips, Yamaha, Mitsubishi, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, and Ricoh are working on the DVD+RW format that will allow re-writable DVDs to be read by DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
DVD-RAM, the competing format, is supported by Toshiba, Panasonic, and Hitachi. Discs made on a DVD-RAM recorder will not play on existing DVD players. Panasonic will begin shipping its 4.7GB LF-D201U DVD-RAM machine this month. The unit carries a $549 list price.
A third recordable DVD format, DVD-RW, is supported by Pioneer, who has made the greatest inroads in moving recordable DVD from a computer product to a home-video product. Write-once discs made on a DVD-RW machine are compatible with all existing DVD players. Re-recordable discs made on DVD-RW machines will only play on DVD-RW players from Pioneer and a few other manufacturers.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.198 ) at 7:41 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
"Pop" Can we link
http://communities.msn.com/RonsHomeTheater&naventryid=100
to my bio?
Ron H ( 207.223.53.9 ) at 7:03 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Sony 10HT
prince: Thanks for the info. I have visited there.
prince ( 155.239.78.188 ) at 3:45 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Sony 10HT
Ron H - For your info, there is a forum for the Sony 10HT that you are looking at.
http://www.thebigpicturedvd.com/cgi-bin/vw10ht.cgi
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 3:18 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar/Ron H, i'm gonna let u guys lock up tonite G-Nite...
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 3:15 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
mini DV camcorders Sony vs. JVC
i'm gonna buy a mini DV cam, has anyone compaired or have comments on the Sony or JVC?
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 3:09 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
wonder where my pal Xtra Big Al is these days.....
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 3:07 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
picked up "Jaws" today dts 5.1 i'll comment on a/v tomorrow if i get a chance to watch it.
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 3:04 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar, is the Sony 16x9??
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 2:59 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar, i bought an Elite PRO-100 51" 16x10.7 anolog rptv, i got a great deal on it
Gar ( 169.207.193.149 ) at 2:47 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Hey Rich Whats up. So what TV are you buying or did you buy? I have the new Sony On order the one with the HDTV tuner built in. But it got put on hold till after the first of Jan
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 2:36 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar, i am here
Gar ( 169.207.193.149 ) at 2:27 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Anyone home in the ghostown?
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 2:17 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Ron H, i know i think i'm the guy that talked u into it LOL i gotta tell ya although i've only had my set for a couple of months the 16x10.7 ratio is very Koool, call it a compromise or a bridge between 4x3 and 16x9 but i call it Koooooooool
Ron H ( 205.230.159.47 ) at 2:03 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
4:3 vs. 16:9 screens
Rich: I also have a 16x10.7 set.
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 1:35 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
4:3 vs. 16:9 screens
i think 16x9 is the way to go, but while u guys discuss pros and cons of both i will stay neutral cuz my set is 16x10.7 thats probobly cuz i'm one of the Kooolest LOL
Rich ( 205.188.193.168 ) at 1:29 AM EST Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Gar, as always i have an Ultra Koool suggestion for ya Take a good look at the Pioneer Elite PRO-610HD 58" 16x9 set... it's not cheap but even in analog it's stunning... If i didn't get such a good deal on my PRO-100 i would've bought the smaller 53" PRO-510HD
Ron H ( 205.230.159.47 ) at 10:32 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Room Dimensions
trav1: It is aprox. 14.5 x 18.
Gar ( 169.207.193.49 ) at 10:29 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
4:3 screens vs 16:9 screens
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I am in termoil about this issue, currently a owner of a 4:3 Sony XBR 53" set. But I am thinking of getting a 16:9 set. But Sony just pulled there Widescreen versions, till Jan 2001. So now it is back to the drawing board. Or I wait. Any comments, and I would love to get a DLP projector but too much coin at the moment. Suggestions anyone? No FP either WAF Factor.....:(
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 10:23 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Room Dimensions
Ron H: What are the dimensions for that new room of yours?
Ron H ( 216.119.163.38 ) at 10:12 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
load=loan
Ron H ( 216.119.163.38 ) at 10:11 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I currently have had a demo of the DDddream Vision/QuadScan set up on load from Bob@Avalon. I expect to get a new version of the quadscan to try out by weeks end. My decision will have to be based upon my viewing habits.
The lack of HDTV sources means that most of my viewing is with DVD or sat viewing which the Dream Vision/QuadScan combo does a beautiful job with.
I need to decide to jump to the sony for HD capabilities or go with the DV/QuadScan combo and upgrade the projector at a latter date. The Quadscan should work with whatc ever I upgrade to. The price of the DV/QS combo and the Sony come out almost a wash so it is not a factor.
Ron H ( 205.230.159.47 ) at 9:50 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
III am planning to demo the Sony 10HT. A local guy here had me over his house to view it and I was really impressed. This will give me true HD capability. It was running through a RCA HD sat receiver.
The Dream Vision/quadScan combo does a great job on SDTV but will not do true HD.
At this time there is a problem using a scaler or a HTPC with the Sony but I understand Sony is working on the problem. For this reason the DV with the QuadScan does a better job on Sat pictures.
The internal scaler/doubler in the Sony is the best I have seen for a internal scaler/doubler but not quite up to the level of a external scaler or a HTPC. IMHO
I plan to sell my Pioneer DV-05 and pick up a Toshiba progressive scan player. This was the DVD player I say demoed at my friends house.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 9:40 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron H: Out of curiosity, are you going to do HD-TV? If so, what are you going to use for your desktop converter? What DVD player are you planning on using with your FP?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 9:37 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
4:3 screens vs 16:9 screens
Ron H: Very good point. I hadn't thought of it that way and it makes perfect sense. A 110" screen will be sweet. Congrats on your HT room project. It looks outstanding from what I you have shown.
Ron H ( 205.230.159.47 ) at 9:25 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
4:3 screens vs 16:9 screens
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I plan on trading in my 4:3 screen for a 16:9 screen. I want about 110" 16:9.
My thoughts on the reason are the following. A DVD or a HDTV picture still looks great at that size. By 110" I mean 110" across not diagonal. A SDTV signal blown up much larger than 80" across (4:3 100" diagonal)can start to look pretty lousy and this is when viewed with a scaler.
By using a 16:9 screen you have a very large picture for your best sources and a smaller picture on the sources (4:3 SDTV) with the lower quality which will make them look much better.
IMHO
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 9:15 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
4:3 screens vs 16:9 screens
Also, some have actually installed both 4:3 and 16:9 screens in their rooms to take advantage of both formats. This is an interesting idea.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 9:13 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
4:3 screens vs 16:9 screens
I have been reading a little about some peoples take on using a 4:3 vs a 16:9 screen for a FP setup. Some feel that using a 4:3 screen is better overall for both 16:9 viewing and 4:3 viewing unless the intent is for exclusive 16:9 viewing. What do you guys think regarding this? Since I will be putting together a FP CRT setup for my father in-law and eventually one for my system, I would appreciate any input.
Gar ( 169.207.193.49 ) at 9:09 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I never said you said that the Anthem CD-1 should get Product of the year, I was poking fun at your review, because it sounded very similar to other reviews that I have read. As for chilling out, I am! 
Gar ( 169.207.193.49 ) at 9:04 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron H
Cool link, looks like you have your hands full.
Gar ( 169.207.193.49 ) at 9:03 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I wasn't reading too much into your review, I just found it ironic that a person that is a out spoken Tube guy would even try to write a review without any bias. And you shouldn't get all pissed off just beacause someone disagrees with you. No biggie, we all have our taste, Tubehead hahahaha JK!
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 8:47 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron H: Very impressive looking room. Great job!
Ron H ( 216.119.163.42 ) at 8:45 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Try this link.
http://communities.msn.com/RonsHomeTheater&naventryid=100
Ron H ( 216.119.163.42 ) at 8:36 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Here are a few pictures of the work in progress Tommorow I hope to post pictures of it at the current 90% completion. This is stage one of a onmgoing project. This first run was just to get a dedicated room up and running forn use. More details and custom work will follow.
http://content.communities.msn.com/RonsHomeTheater/PhotoAlbum
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 8:01 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Gar: Sounds like you are reading too much into my review. My Anthem CD-1 was the better sounding CD player in my system, plain and simple, nothing more. Please point to where I stated that the Anthem CD-1 should be given a product of the decade award or it is the best sounding CD player that is on the planet? Frankly, if you have a problem with what I write then ignore my posts. And in the future I shall do the same of you.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 7:40 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Geo: Welcome back! Sounds like you had a great time. The weather sounds like it was great.
Ron H ( 216.119.163.42 ) at 7:32 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
RickMTB: That will work. We better do it before next week. You will be quite busy for awhile with the move. Send me your munber again and I will call you to set it up.
Gar ( 169.207.193.106 ) at 7:32 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Chill out, I was. I put a JK in my sentence to you, and a Smiley face, what more do you want me to hold your hand and tell you Tube gear is the greatest thing since sliced bread! hahahahahaha Come on..... According to Ultimate Audio Magazine there review of the Sony SACD was a excellent one, according to Michael Gindi(Writer) he states that "Direct Stream Digital , Super Audio Compact Disc, is the Best recordings and playback raft we have yet. Once the music has crossed the river and reached the listener, the raft is disappears all by itself. SACD is not simply a pick for Componet of the Year but component of the Decade." Sounds like a bunch of horse shit to me. hahahahaha JK. Love giving you flack because your review sounded similar to the qote above.. Also, I new what the results would be, because your a Tube head guy now, so nothing is going to touch your tube gear. I have heard this before over and over from tube gear people....... So I will relax now and have a beer for both of us now! Doh!!!!! Corrections sorry for the double post gents........
Gar ( 169.207.193.106 ) at 7:30 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Chill out, I was. I put a JK in my sentence to you, and a Smiley face, what more do you want me to hold your hand and tell you Tube gear is the greatest thing since sliced bread! hahahahahaha Come on..... According to Ultimate Audio Magazine there review of the Sony SACD was a excellent one, according to Michael Gindi(Writer) he states that "Direct Stream Digital , Super Audio Compact Disc, is the Best recordings and playback raft we have yet. Once the music has crossed the river and reached the listener, the raft is disappears all by itself. SACD is not simply a pick for Componet of the Year but component of the Decade." Sounds like a bunch of horse shit to me. hahahahaha JK. Give giving you flack because your review sounded similar to the qote above.. Also, I new what the results would be, because your a Tube head guy now, so nothing is going to touch your tube gear. I have heard this before over and over from tube gear people....... So I will relax now and have a beer for both of us now! Doh!!!!!
Geo. ( 209.180.126.253 ) at 6:13 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Hi all: Got back yesterday from boy scout camp in the Sequoia National Forest northeast of Bakersfield, CA. What a beautiful area! Temps in the high 70's during the day and high 40's over night. There is nothing better on this planet than crawling into a warm sleeping bag at the end of a long strenuous day and then crawling out in the morning into the chill as the sun rises over neighboring peaks. I haven't had time to catch up on posts, any earth shattering news?
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.140 ) at 5:56 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron H : Hiya Ron. I could do it Saturday, but I will need to be back early in the evening since I need to get up early Sunday AM. Let me know if that works. BTW, Laurie and the girls arrive 7/18.
David ( 156.153.255.126 ) at 5:44 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
HT room
AVB: Thanks, I will check it when I get home.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 3:39 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Gar: LOL! Sometimes I think you need to chill out a bit I just wanted to see how good the new Sony SACD players are compared to all the hype that they have generated. To me, there is no substitute for a home demo. Another aim was to determine which CD player to get for my father in-law's system. He has heard my system and loves the way it sounds. That is why he has asked me to put together two different music/HT systems for him. I had some friends over last night to hear the SCD-777ES against my Anthem CD-1 tube CD player and everyone agreed that the Anthem CD-1 was just more musical sounding and more fun to listen to. I have heard many CD players in my system and the only other CD player that I would even consider a step up, for me, would be the Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5 CD player at $4500. And I have demo'd the YBA CD-3, Marantz CD-67SE, Theta Miles, Meridian 508.24, ARC CD-2, BAT VK-D5, Sony SCD-777ES and Anthem CD-1 in my system. All these players range in price for $800 to $6500. In the right system, I bet the SCD-777ES would sound incredible, just not in mine or my father in-law's system. Why spend the extra money unless bragging rights is the goal. I guess I won't be worrying about the SACD format for quite sometime. Well, I won't be loosing any sleep over it to say the least
Wild Bill ( 63.36.239.116 ) at 2:41 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
JohnO: Looks like it's time for HTPC and/or a scaler?
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 2:27 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Olympics in Hi-Def
Gar: Anna Kournikova's also?
Ron H ( 207.221.162.18 ) at 2:20 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Rick MTB: Are you interested in getting together this week-end? You can check out my new HT set-up and go for a swim. Food and cold beers also.
Ron H ( 207.221.162.18 ) at 2:16 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Darian: I do not know the answer to that. I do understand it will work but I have not tried it myself. The guy at whose house who I demoed the Sony 10HT at has the RCA HD unit. The sony looked great on it. I may bring my DV over to see how it does. I will keep you posted.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 2:06 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
RonH: I wanted to know what it would do if you hooked up a HDTV decoder to it.
Gar ( 169.207.193.181 ) at 1:48 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Olympics in Hi-Def
JJ: Just think you can really see the nose hairs on those female Russian runners. hahahahaha
Gar ( 169.207.193.181 ) at 1:47 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Philips Extended Warr.
Go figure they keep on sending me a extended Warr in the mail for my DVD player. Well for two years coverage, I can go out and buy another one of there players at the price they want. Still can't figure out why they even send these out?
JJ ( 12.79.93.89 ) at 12:40 PM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Olympics in Hi-Def
Curtis: That is unbelievable! That sucks big-time. But then, What incentive is there for NBC to spend the money? They've got the market locked up for next how-ever-many years.
I'd be happy if they even broadcast in SDTV. 480p (i even!) 16:9 or something (is there such a thing?)
JT ( 209.184.244.254 ) at 11:59 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Hey Guys: Thanks for the B-Day wishes. I spent the day at my Dad's house trying to get his system a little more up-to-date. We installed a DSS system and a DVD player. Now I just need to get him a new receiver. He has a Yammy that was good once upon a time, but it is only pro-logic and has no six-channel ins.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.184 ) at 11:29 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Darian: Maybe this will help: The DL500 has a native resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, progressively scanned. Thus it can resolve anamorphic DVD and 480p SDTV in their full glory, but can't natively display HDTV (720p and 1080i).
Ron H ( 207.223.53.184 ) at 11:26 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Darian: when it comes to FP in contrast to audio, I am more plug it in and if the picture looks great I'm happy. I really do not know all the details about how it handles interlased and progressive sources.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.184 ) at 11:21 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Darian: I realy can't answer that. It is 800 x 600 (SVGA) and1024 x 768 (with compression XGA) As it is a 4:3 projector the resolution drops on 16:9.
Ron H ( 207.223.53.184 ) at 11:10 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Oooops: DURBAN, July 9 (UPI) -- For the first time, AIDS vaccines are real
possibility, Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Sunday.
But Gates, speaking in a video presentation to reporters at the 13th
International AIDS Conference, said an eventual AIDS vaccine must be
accessible to all, not restricted by cost to people in the developed world.
"If we do not take action now," he said, "the quest for an AIDS vaccine
could eventually yield a scientific triumph but a humanitarian failure."
Ron H ( 207.223.53.184 ) at 11:09 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
The Man You love to Hate: He was endorsing a new plan, prepared by the International AIDS Vaccine
Initiative (IAVI), to make sure vaccines are available to all when they are
developed. Gates, through a personal foundation named after him and his wife
Melinda, has donated more than $26 million to IAVI.
Under the plan, IAVI president Seth Berkley said, vaccine developers would
set lower prices for their drugs in poor countries than in richer nations.
Meanwhile, national governments and international organizations would
develop mechanisms to make sure vaccines were available where they were most
needed.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:31 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron: What is the dreamvision capable of as far as 480P and 1080i?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:31 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Ron: What is the dreamvision capable of as far as 480P and 1080i?
Ron H ( 63.26.185.38 ) at 10:26 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Darian: Yes I am running a quad scan. The internal scaler on the Dream Vision is not worth crap. The only way to view it is with a Quadscan or a similar scaler.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:49 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Hey guys... been ofline for a little while. Did I miss anything good?
Rich: You have a ground loop? Did you figure out which component is to blame yet? I have a PowerPro 20 in my system and I think it does a great job. It removed the hiss from my system and even made my TV look better. Removing the ground loops does make a differance in the picture depth. We have a Cinepro at work if you have any questions about the line... cnichol@erols.com
Ron: a near by dealer just got DreamVision. I am awaiting a complete set up to go look at it. Did I read that you have a Quad scan hooked to it? Will it display 480P and 1080i?
I am going to try to convince work that I need to take the 10 HT home to work on. I need to hook it up to my HDTV tuner to see how it works... thats it.
JBC: ( 209.167.238.130 ) at 9:39 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Good morning gents. Hope evryone had a great weekend.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 9:11 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
Had trouble witht the big screen last night. Picture wouldn't hold sync. Checked the projector (Sony 1251), it indicated the sync frequency was moving around. Checked the line doubler (NEC 3000), sometimes it indicated an NTSC input signal, sometimes not. Tried both DVD and VHS as sources to the doubler, same results, switched ports on the doubler, same results. Tried svideo and composite, same results. My preliminary guess is that the doubler is going, sound right?
Will try to hook directly to the projector tonight, but I am sure it will work. Whenever the doubler NTSC input light was on, the projector displayed a good picture.
JJ ( 12.79.74.19 ) at 9:05 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
Chris L.: Not a dumb question, I think I have one around somewhere.
cai: I fear the worst. My wife's IT department will take it from here.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 8:44 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
JJ: I have spoken to one of my office's somewhat computer gurus. He said the following:
1.- Boot from a diskette.
2.- Run f-disk and see if it finds a hard disk.
3.- If hard disk is found, then probable cause of problem is a corrupted command file. Read - possible re-installation of operating system.
4.- If f-disk does not find any hard disk on your system, then the probable cause is a complete failure of your hard drive. Read - new hard drive.
Good luck.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.204 ) at 7:26 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
JJ: I know this is probably a dumb question, but do you happen to have a Win95 startup disk?
Rich ( 152.163.207.67 ) at 12:56 AM EST Monday, July 10, 2000
AVB/cai, Thanx Again Guys!! let ya know what caused my hum bars as soon as i find out lol
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 9:53 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Actually anything is a fair comparison if it saves you money
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 9:46 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Doh!!! Sorry AKA, I just saw the price listed on the Anthem CD-1 and there is no comparison! Hell the Anthem CD-1 is less then half the cost. To make a fair comparison would be something of the same value at least.
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 9:41 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": For one you should shorten your nick! hahahaha JK. Well lets put this in very simple terms, Digital Gear no matter if it be a SACD player or a HDTV set, this gear is still in its infancy stage. As for tube gear, Amps and CD players have been around for awhile. Yes even Tube CD players. I have heard a few Tube CD players in my time and most are not bad. But if this where the case don't you think they would be using Tube gear for recordings etc.....? No offense, but I used to sell Cary, Jolita(sp) BAT which I like. But for all practical purposes, I think you get more for your money with solid state gear. Hell the Yamaha receiver I just bought for my game room sound better then most of the tube gear I have heard, and I have heard allot. There are some exceptions, I like BAT gear, they make good Solid State gear and tube gear. The real test should have been, did the SACD player sound better using SACDs? Because that is why one switches formats, because it hopefully sounds better. I heard the SACD unit by Sony, and it was playing some classical music, and they had a Meridian 24bit CD player playing the same classical title and the SACD player sounded much better. But the question is, is it worth it right now? I say no. Just another opinion Just curious, how much was the Anthem CD-1?
JJ ( 12.79.76.161 ) at 9:39 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
Chris L.: 'Crap' well put. I wish I got a C: prompt.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.203.188 ) at 6:25 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
JT: Happy Birthday!
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.203.188 ) at 6:25 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
BAGMAN: The Cary preamp does not have a unity gain feature. I set the volume dial to 12:00 when I want to do HT. I have calibrated my speakers with that in mind.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.203.188 ) at 6:18 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Well after doing a demo of the Sony SCD-777ES player and comparing to my Anthem CD-1 CD player here are my assessments. I used the same Esoteric Musica interconnects for both the Anthem CD-1 and Sony SCD-777ES players. I did notice that the music sounded louder through the SDC-777ES player so I had to match the gain level to about 1 dB difference.
There is definitely a WOW factor associated with the build quality and the power top door on the SCD-777ES player. This player is probably the most inert player I have seen. The knock wrap test reveals that easily.
For music, I used Don Henley's "Inside Job", Dido "No Angel" and Pat Metheny's "Secret Story". The store that I borrowed the SCD-777ES told me they have had the unit, on display, for the last couple months. They did not know how many hours of playtime the unit had.
Overall, I would say that my Anthem CD-1 tube CD player was more engaging to listen to, it simply drew my wife and I into the music within a few seconds. The SCD-777ES played in a clear, open fashion but never seemed to draw us into the music the way the Anthem CD-1 did. The harmonics and textures were far richer sounding with the Anthem CD-1. There seemed to be more of an ease to the music with the Anthem CD-1 that the SCD-777ES never seems to convey. Swapping CDs from the SCD-777ES to the Anthem CD-1 (and vise versa) it was very evident that the Anthem CD-1 was about producing *music* and doing it in such a fashion that made listening fun. Now this may sound strange but I definitely felt *good* after listening to music using the Anthem CD-1 that never seemed to occur with the SCD-777ES player.
I did listen a little to the SACD sampler, that the store lent to me, and it did sound good but since I don't have a CD version to compare it with, I can't really say if it is better sounding then CD. Besides, if I did hard a CD version of the same music it would still be hard to make a fair assessment unless both versions came from the same master source recordings.
It is really too bad that Sonic Frontiers has decided to discontinue making the Anthem CD-1 because it is such a damn good sounding CD player at its $1600 price point. I don't think I will be getting rid of this tube player any time soon.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 5:55 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Happy birthday JT! Have an HT-filled one!
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 5:48 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
Rich: I would not rush to blame the Panamax 1500 and go and spend hundreds on a Power-Pro. I have a Panamax 1500 which withstood a lightning storm without any problems or subsequent adverse effects. I saw a spike either come out from where the whole system is located or a reflection on the TV of a very close hit. In any event the Panamax shut down and restarted without problems. What does the voltmeter in the Panamax read? Plug it and unplug it or you may try direct plugging of the 5700 and see what happens. This is going to be a very time consuming trial and error process for you, but the solution may be very simple and uncomplicated.
AVB ( 64.41.32.237 ) at 4:10 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
HT room
David: You have mail.
AVB ( 64.41.32.237 ) at 4:09 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
Rich: A PP20 is a heavy duty line conditioner made by cinepro. www.cinepro.com A new PP20 is about $1800 but you can find them used anywhere from $850-1100. Demos are around $1300. If there is any problem caused by outside power the PP20 will fix it. Line conditioner, surge supressor, balanced power and 14 outlets. I wouldn't trade mine for any other brand.
Rich ( 152.163.201.66 ) at 1:52 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
AVB/cai, Thanx Guys!! i'll let u know if problem solved, btw i have all power cords pluged into a panamax 1500, could a faulty surg comp/line cond cause hum bars? AVB what is a Power Pro-20 and approx how much does it cost? Thanx...
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.132 ) at 12:33 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
JJ: Crap. Last time I had OS not found I had fried my HDD. Can you get to a C: prompt and do a DIR and see if your stuff is still there?
Joe ( 205.188.192.178 ) at 12:20 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Bagman
Did I read correctly, you are moving to the Keys? Retiring or just relocating to a new job?
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.114 ) at 12:09 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal":I see,your tube pre must have the unity gain feature we talked about earlier. So, how does the SCAD sound?
Ron H: I suspect the extended range of SCAD does improve the sound and the way we "hear" it. I don't think it is voodoo at all,I just don't think that our existing gear will be obsolete. If my memory is correct,(doubtful), I think AVB is correct in his explanation. The tweeters in our current speakers,for example,will work out just fine.Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Back to the basement for me,this move is killing me.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 12:05 PM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
Rich: I would try what AVB suggested. Disconnect everything from the 5700 and singly connect each directly to the TV. Then one at the time connect each component to the 5700 and trying it out. Always having only one component connected to the 5700 at a time. If one of the components is causing this, it will show-up when connected directly to the TV. If the 5700 is causing the problem it will show when any component is connected through it. I would take a very good second look at the connection between the 5700 and the TV.
JJ ( 12.79.93.112 ) at 11:43 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
Chris L.: Nope. get Operating System not found. setup on boot (f2 in this case) shows Internal Hard Drive (or something like that): NONE Detection is on AUTO. Changing to USER which brought up 4100mb (which seems right) didn't help. I Can boot to floppy.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.132 ) at 11:37 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
JJ: Are you getting an error message like "Cannot read from drive C:" ? If so, you may have caused some errors when you powered down after the lockup. Try starting in 'safe mode' (reboot, when you see "Starting Windows 95" hit the F8 key). If you can get into 95 with safe mode you should try running "ScanDisk" (START\PROGRAMS\ACCESSORIES\SYSTEM TOOLS). Hopefully you can get that far at least.
Gar ( 169.207.194.251 ) at 10:59 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Rich: Just had a baby boy about 4 months ago, so I am learning what Lack of sleep really is........
JJ ( 12.79.74.5 ) at 10:04 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
Oh yeah. this happened after a hard power-down after a lock-up. win95
JJ ( 12.79.74.5 ) at 10:04 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
OT- Laptop Problem
Ever have the laptop suddenly stop recognizing the Harddrive?
JJ ( 12.79.74.5 ) at 10:03 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Joe: If they are in-wall, the still need to be rated for that.
Joe ( 205.188.198.33 ) at 9:43 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
JJ
The Cat-5 will be for phone and data runs.
Joe ( 205.188.198.33 ) at 9:43 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
David
Is the room in the attic? I have seen several attics done in AVI.
AVB ( 64.41.32.173 ) at 8:21 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
Rich: If you can connect the different sources straight to the TV one at a time that will tell you if there is a filter problem in the vide section of your 5700. You may want to try reversing the power plugs (if possible) one at a time to see if that helps. Of course you could get a PowerPro 20 and fix this too.
Rich ( 205.188.197.159 ) at 4:28 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Gar, Thanx!! btw y r u up so late? or early
Gar ( 169.207.192.200 ) at 4:10 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
SACD
Rich: Personally right now the only thing that is stable is DVD. Hell
Sony and Philips are trying to push for a new media, because there Patents run out on the CD. So I wouldn't touch anything right now. Super Audio or SACD. Hell look at HDTV, it will still be awhile before they iron out all the bugs.... I would wait at least till SACD or super audio comes down to the reality level.
Rich ( 205.188.197.159 ) at 4:02 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Advice Needed
Hey Guys, i know it's Sunday morn and it's quiet in here but i got a bit of a HT problem and i know there's tons of knowledge in here so here goes: i'm noticing slight video hum bars on dark scene's from all sources, DVD LD DSS only cable tv does not show the faint bars slowly moving up the screen, however cable is the only source not wired into my reciever, when watching cable i use the TV's speakers because it's only basic cable, i've checked all the video connections from my 5700 and to the best of my ability everything seems tight. any ideas???
Rich ( 205.188.197.159 ) at 3:48 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
SACD
Gar, Thanx for your comments, one other question, Could the new DVD audio format if not compatible with SACD cause some problems, what i mean is for someone to spend 5 grand for a SACD player only to find out that it's obsolete about 3 yrs from now... that would not be Too Koool
Gar ( 169.207.194.118 ) at 12:55 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Great Flick "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels"
Rent or buy this movie, very good flick
Gar ( 169.207.194.118 ) at 12:54 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
Yamaha RX-995
Kieran:I must say this is a beast of a Reciever for what it does. I hooked it up in my main system and was shocked on how well it sounded. Almost as good as my seperate system, but the Hafler Amps I have seem to give my speakers a much fuller sound. But I would be very happy even using this unit as my main HT system for keeps, thats how impressed I am with it.
I haven't tried the Mono setting yet, but when I do I will let you know.
Gar ( 169.207.194.118 ) at 12:50 AM EST Sunday, July 9, 2000
U2
AVB: I know you are a U2 fan, I just picked up Joshua Tree on DVD. It is a great DVD, but it is all about the making of the album and doesn't have enough tracks on the music. Do you have the Rattle and Hum on DVD, if so how is it, thinking of picking it up.. Thanks......
AVB ( 64.41.32.114 ) at 10:57 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
High Freq Tube amps?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I know that some of the high end digital switching amps have a "brick-wall" filter at about 45K, although some may be lower. This prevents ringing between the output op amps and the power supply switching unit. For a "normal solid state amp the -3db point is usually in the 80-100K range. The same with preamps the -3db point is waaayyy up there. I'd be interested to know what the listed limits are to your tube setup.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.53.100 ) at 10:06 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
RE: HT room
David: Well, I'll throw in my two cents here... first, I think the room might be a bit on the long side as compared to its width... do you want to cover the window? If it were me, I would probably put in a wall right where the "vaulting" ends, and make that an entry foyer (maybe even a ticket booth), and then conver the window with room-darkening (maybe even sliding solid material... you might want to still have it as an exit route)... Then put the screen in front of the window, and the surrounds right below the vaulting, THX-position. If you want to flip the room around, and make the screen on the opposite side from the window, you should probably go with in-wall speakers for the fronts to keep the speakers out of the way of the door... Then again, if it were me, I'd raise the roof and make the room wider
Ron H ( 63.26.163.89 ) at 10:03 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": II listened to the Sony with a full Sony High end set-up. The amps were as big as any I have ever seen. I walked away quite impressed with the sound.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 209.180.139.189 ) at 9:48 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
I have the player in my room. The thing weighs over 55 lbs and is built like a battle ship. Very impressive from a build stand point. Have not listened to it yet but intend to tonight.
Ron H: I am really only interested in how it sounds. From what I have read tube amps do not have the problem of handling the higher frequency output. The reason Sony cautions people from using the higher frequency output is because their was a problem that occurred with a solid state amp. I don't want to start this as a debate just reporting what I have heard. I don't think I am going to play with the higher frequency output. All I care about is what the unit sounds like and whether it will sound better then my Anthem CD-1 tube CD player. As far as I am concerned there is a lot of hype surrounding how SACD sounds and I want to hear just how good it is. Plain and simple, nothing more. I did get a SACD sampler to listen to.
BAGMAN: If you look at my bio you will see what my music/HT systems consists of currently.
David ( 199.174.131.196 ) at 8:12 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
RE: HT room
Scott "popcorn": Thanks Scott! For those that missed it... here is the original post
New HT Room
Greetings, I want to solicit some advice from the forum... I measured the dimensions of what is to be the HT room in our new house. The shape is a little strange, so I wanted to get layout recommendations from those of you that know a thing or two about it. I can scan the drawing I have and email it to anyone that can help... also can upload it to anyone that has some web space that I can borrow. Or fax it... Any volunteers?
Ron H ( 63.26.220.201 ) at 7:11 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
BAGMAN: While I do not disagree with you it seems that there is a lot of voodoo in this stuff that many swear they can tell the difference. Some say even though you can't really hear it, it does have a effect on how it sounds.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 6:05 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Pioneer portable
Rich: Thanx buddy! THAT'S a load off!
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.8 ) at 5:25 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Ron H:I'm not sure that it is a matter of equipment or speakers,I think it is more a matter of our ears being able to discern the extended range.JMO.
Ron H ( 63.15.141.78 ) at 5:15 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
AQnother reason I may buy the Sony FP.: SONY ON-TIME SUPPORT LCD PROJECTOR PROGRAM DELIVERS 24/7 SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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This program offers premium service in the first year of ownership for Sony LCD projector customers. The no-charge service includes "best effort" 48-hour turn-around on projector repairs, and a projector exchange program that offers the user a loaner projector the next day of equal or greater resolution until the original unit is repaired and returned.
Stepping up its projector service, Sony’s new program will also offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week toll-free telephone technical support to help users troubleshoot problems, obtain authorization on repair returns, exchanges or bulb replacements. The Sony On-Time Support Program phone number is 1-800-686-7669 (SONY).
The new customer support program also includes the Sony standard projector warranty of three years parts and labor on the projector, and 90 days on the projector bulb. The program also pays for the shipping cost to and from the repair center.
This premium service package can be extended by the user to cover years two and three of ownership. The extended Sony On-Time Support LCD projector premium support program can be purchased from any authorized Sony LCD projector reseller or from Sony directly.
The program will cover the following Sony LCD projectors: VPL-CS1, VPL-VW10, VPL-PX20, VPL-S900U, VPL-PX1 and VPL-PX30. The program will also cover these newly announced Sony LCD projectors: VPL-CS10, VPL-CS2, VLP-CX10 and VPL-CX1 when they become available this fall.
Ron H ( 63.15.141.78 ) at 5:08 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Do you have any software made for thatc format? Can any of your equipent or speakers pass the full frequency range the somy is capable of?
Ron H ( 63.15.141.78 ) at 5:05 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Does anyone live near San Diego? I may be there for a week in late October.
Ron H ( 63.15.141.78 ) at 5:04 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Good Morning
Tony C: you will enjoy your visit with JBC.
Ron H ( 63.15.141.78 ) at 5:04 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
??
David: The paint colors are Enchanted Evening and Shadow.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.80 ) at 4:29 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal":Whoa,better explain that to me. What system is using your Joseph Audio speakers?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.53.100 ) at 4:24 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
RE: HT room
David and all: David's drawing is on his member bio page now for you to view. To go directly to the image, you can click here.
Gar ( 169.207.192.34 ) at 4:14 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Rich: Here are my comments on the SACD Sony player. Heard it several times now, and I loved it. Made regular CD sound better, but the cost factor is way out there. Bring them down in price, lets say $600-$1500 and I am sold. But till then they can keep the units. The Sony made the music sound more detailed then the Meridian 24bit player they had it sitting next too. I heard no hiss or background noise on the SACD, just plain clean sounding music.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 209.180.137.92 ) at 2:20 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
BAGMAN: I now have a seperated music and HT system. I will be using the SACD player on my all tube music system.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.205 ) at 2:06 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": I will be interested to hear your thoughts on the SCAD player. Does your AVP have an analog pass through or are you going to demo it with a different pre or pre/pro? I'm not going to be tempted by your report though,the buying embargo is still on, in anticipation of the move to the Keys.We are in the process of getting the house ready to show. Most people that know us think it was ready to go,they have never been in the basement...yikes,eleven years worth of junk and "keepsakes" to get rid of. This is a pain in the ass but I keep thinking,average yearly temperture of 72 to 75,lol.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.205 ) at 1:54 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Curtis: Sorry to hear about your Mom. Hang in there.
Rich ( 205.188.193.24 ) at 1:41 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Mike AKA, see ya pal... it's time for me to clean up this town
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.205.121 ) at 1:40 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Rich: The double edged sword about this is that I may end up liking it so much that it will be hard not to want one. All I have to keep saying to myself, "This is for my father in-laws system not mine"
Rich ( 205.188.193.24 ) at 1:31 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Mike AKA, i got a feeling a lot of guys in here would very much like to here your comments on the SACD player.
Rich ( 205.188.193.24 ) at 1:28 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Pioneer vs. Panasonic
Cytotech, comparing the 2 port players u can toss a coin, both look great and sound like crap with their tinny tiny speakers i would have to have them side by side playing the same dvd to determine pic and sound quality.The Pioneer has a more user friendly interface, battery life on both is approx 3 hours.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.205.121 ) at 1:22 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Today is the day that I get my first chance to officially home demo the Sony SCD-777ES SACD player. I am really looking forward to it.
Rich ( 205.188.193.24 ) at 1:12 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Mike AKA, i gotta tell ya i'm gonna have a great time my inlaws live in Scottsdale from late sept till mid may and cape cod all summer. so they'll drive up here from the cape (65 miles)and take care of the house and we'll stay at their place for a week i'm bringing 2 dvd sources, my notebook and my port panasonic lol. i'll be hanging out on the patio one finger typing to u guys
Rich ( 205.188.193.24 ) at 1:03 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Pioneer PDV-LC10
Cytotech, Ha Ha !! u have nothing to worry about the player was working flawlessly until my son accidently knocked it off the kitchen table! When i returned it to the store the Pioneer's were out of stock and i would have had to wait at least a month for the next shipment. The store had new 7" Panasonics and Sony's, i chose the Panasonic with an agreement that if i prefer the Pioneer i can swap back when come in.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.205.121 ) at 12:59 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Rich: What a hightech THX guy you are The trip sounds like a lot of fun. Man, do I ever need a great vacation.
Ron H ( 63.15.141.40 ) at 12:11 PM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Good Morning
Tony C: The cars will have to sit outside untill next spring when I will start on a project to build a free standing garage.
David: http://www.avscience.com/
Curtis ( 63.203.70.134 ) at 11:40 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
HDTV
JJ: NBC has already said they aren't going to shoot any HD olympics. By contrast CBS has many hours of stunning HD video from the winter Nagano games in their vaults. Go figure.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:38 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Good Morning
Curtis: Our condolenses. If you're in town sometime, I'd love to buy you a drink.
Off to Toronto today. Will hook up with JBC and his bride Tuesday. I'll give you guys the real scoop on the M$Ks,
Bringing my libretto with me.
DAVID, regarding paint, the one thing I would consider is going with flat paint only. Or else you may get some relecting that you didn't want. Go with Scott's plan and put your room on the forum so we can all comment.
Ron H: We ever going to see pictures of this room???
So, where do you keep the cars now?
BIG RAT ( 204.248.58.122 ) at 10:46 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
More HD
Since I'm such a busy guy these days....Happy B-Day to all the B-Day people, good luck to all the newlyweds, congrats to all the new equipment buyers, and a "you lucky bastids" to the HT builders! (what do you expect from a guy that doesn't even send X-Mas cards to family)
BIG RAT ( 204.248.58.122 ) at 10:40 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
ooooops! Sorry guys! I'm at the Shack.
BIG ( 204.248.58.122 ) at 10:40 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Kieran; Just leave a note for the UPSman as to what apt. to leave it. He'll be glad to comply.
BIG ( 204.248.58.122 ) at 10:38 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
CURTIS; Sorry about your mother, but don't worry, she's still with you.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 10:35 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Pioneer portable DVD player
Rich: Whoa whoa whoa! A FEW MINOR PROBLEMS??? Keep in mind I own one of these too, buddy. You gotta keep us informed of these things, so I know what to look for! Enlighten me, please.
JJ ( 12.79.92.246 ) at 9:44 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
HDTV
More I hear, makes me glad I didn't wait to buy a TV. soon to be 2 years enjoying a non-hdtv big-screen. I wonder if NBC NY will have their act together to broadcast the olympics Hi-def. This would get me to buy an STB.
JJ ( 12.79.92.246 ) at 9:42 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Wire
Joe: That Cat-5, $110 for 1000' doesn't sound like it'd be rated for in-wall use. You need plenum which is like 30¢+ a foot. you also need at least a double run to get to an appropriate gauge. Oh wait, are you talking about running cat-5 for data or speaker wire?
JJ ( 12.79.92.246 ) at 9:39 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Curtis: My condolences. Hang in there buddy.
Rich F ( 165.247.19.126 ) at 8:50 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Curtis:
My condolences on your loss. It's a good thing you got to speak to her on the phone before she died. It sounds like she went peacefully. Having lost my mom to cancer 10 years ago I can tell you that going peacefully is one of God's better gifts.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.86.29 ) at 3:48 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
David: If you want to e-mail the layout to me, I can put it in your bio directory for you to display on your bio... that way everyone could see it
David ( 199.174.131.131 ) at 2:37 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
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Ron H: What is the URL for the AVS forum?
David ( 199.174.131.131 ) at 2:36 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Cytotech: Yep, We have the house - under contract, at least. Smaller than what you saw in AL, though. I am stressing on the new HT room, as you can probably tell.
Rich ( 152.163.207.59 ) at 2:23 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Mike AKA, i'm gonna pack up the family and head down Cape Cod for a week on the 17th, i'm gonna bring my new laptop so i can chat with u guys oceanside Notebooks r Koool
Rich ( 152.163.207.59 ) at 2:16 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Mike AKA, i'm doing fine thanx! everything is out of the Box! even my Pronto!! btw i was having a few minor problems with my Pioneer port 7" dvd player, so i did an even swap for the new 7" Panasonic, so far so good, it's Koool
Ron H ( 63.26.185.7 ) at 1:47 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
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David: Have you been to the AVS forum????? They have a HT construction site with lots of info. Be sure to also check the Archives at the same site.
Ron H ( 63.26.185.7 ) at 1:31 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
HT interiors
David: I just recently started on a project to redo my attatched garage into a HT. It is about 95% complete. I looked at many colors and actually repainted the ceiling and one wall because I did not like my first choice. I lookes into the a;; grey thing but decided that I needed a little more life in the room. I ended up with a gey with a slight blue cast to it. I got it from Sherman Williams. Tommorow I will post the name of the colors for you if you would like. I have had many compliments on the color.
If I can be of any help drop me a e-mail with your number and we can talk or I can send you mine. Also I would be interested in seeing your room. My e-mail is ronh@wt.net.
What type of video source are you planning to use?
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.168 ) at 12:57 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
Yo Dave! Wassup? Haven't had the pleasure in a while. I figured you were quite busy. Have you for sure decided on the house yet? Or is it still up in the air?
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 12:44 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
??
Is Fernando still hanging out here? I can't remember seeing him post for quite a while...
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 12:31 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
HT interiors
Ron H: Didn't you redecorate your HT room recently? Did you find any info regarding colors, etc. that lend themselves to HT better than others? I have a white room that is mine for the taking... the wife has given me free reign to do as I please decorating the new HT room...
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 12:08 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
New HT Room
AVB: Great! It's on the way as a .jpg file. Let me know if you want a different format.
AVB ( 64.41.32.53 ) at 12:00 AM EST Saturday, July 8, 2000
New HT Room
David: Sure, send it to me. Just click on my name.
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 11:58 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Friday Joke
Ode To Beer
Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I
drink I feel ashamed. Then
I look into the glass and think about the
workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and
dreams. If I didn't
drink this beer, they might be out of work and their
dreams would be
shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that
I drink this beer and
let their dreams
come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
--by Jack Handy
I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they
wake up in the morning,
that's as good as they're going to feel
all day.
--Frank Sinatra
An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk
to spend time with his
fools.
--Ernest Hemingway
A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the
decency to thank her.
--W.C. Fields
When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up
reading.
--Henny Youngman
24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?
--Stephen Wright
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be
happy.
--Benjamin Franklin
Without question, the greatest invention in the
history of mankind is beer.
Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a
fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as
well with pizza.
--Dave Barry
Beer: Helping ugly people have sex since 1862!
Remember "I" before "E", except in Budweiser.
To some its a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group
Curtis ( 63.203.68.231 ) at 11:40 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Ron H:
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 11:37 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: Sorry to hear of your sad news. I feel like a dolt for posting something before acknowledging your loss, but I posted before I read anything...
David ( 199.174.149.177 ) at 11:34 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
New HT Room
Greetings, I want to solicit some advice from the forum... I measured the dimensions of what is to be the HT room in our new house. The shape is a little strange, so I wanted to get layout recommendations from those of you that know a thing or two about it. I can scan the drawing I have and email it to anyone that can help... also can upload it to anyone that has some web space that I can borrow. Or fax it... Any volunteers?
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 10:34 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis -
Sorry to hear the sad news. My family's thoghts will be with you, as well
Ron H ( 63.15.143.169 ) at 9:56 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis:My thoughts are with you.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 9:16 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Thanks guys. I spoiled her a lot with my HT in recent years. She couldn't recall what she did two hours ago but she easily remembered every line of the 30's through 50's movies we watched together! A constant comment of hers was "this is BETTER than being at the movies".
Gar ( 169.207.193.87 ) at 9:08 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis:Sorry to hear that Curtis, sounds like she had a great time raising her kids, and little did she know she had a HT junkie on her hands.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.204.183 ) at 8:51 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Cartridges
AVB: I was thinking about going with a London Decca cartridge for the Nottingham Menthor turntable. I will keep your suggestions in mind though. The input is great and thanks.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 8:36 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: Sorry to hear about your mother passing away. My prayers are with you and your family.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 8:34 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis:
Wild Bill ( 63.20.245.203 ) at 8:20 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: My condolences also Curtis. Our prayers are with you.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.43 ) at 8:14 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Something my grandmother said to me when my grandfather passed. I was having a hard time with it because I wasn't there and I was unable to make it to the funeral. She said, "Don't you worry. He's in a better place now. A place with no pain, no worries, and he's surrounded by the memories of those who love him."
AVB ( 64.41.33.84 ) at 7:47 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Cartridges
RickMTB,Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": If you like moving coils then the AT OC9 is a great buy. You should be able to find one in the $250 range, nothing better until the Benz IMHO. I've got about 2200 albums and some will never see CD so I gotta keep the wax spinning.
AVB ( 64.41.32.213 ) at 7:43 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: Sorry for your loss, I was overseas when mine passed away suddenly and know how you feel.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 7:20 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
RickMTB: From what I have read the Innerspace runs under $1K with th rest of the line going up to over $10K for the Anna Log (cute name). The Menthor Reference I can get has about 20 hours on it and I can get it for less then half price. The more I read about the Nottingham turntable the more I like them. I get the sense that they are very musical sounding and exteremly easy to setup. In fact, I am told that it requires very little time to set them up and they travel extermely well. The latter is very important since it will be coming from England. I also have read that the Nottingham TT are built like tanks. The Menthor Reference has a 75 lb iron platter. Keep in mind that this is for my father in-laws systems, not for me. He has a lot of vinyl.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 7:14 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.124 ) at 7:07 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Wow, how expensive are those decks (you know they are pricey when they lead with the "less is more" line!). I forgot to add Rega on my list... a great table as long as you don't use the Grado cartridge (can you same "hummmm") and the Bullet. Do you really have that much vinyl to make an investment in a table worth it? I only have about twenty disks that I feel are still playable ('course, most are direct-to-disks that will never get rid of, even after they no longer are playable).
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 6:25 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
Curtis: My condolences on the passing of your mother.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 5:59 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I couldn't get there in time
I just got a call that my mother passed away 10 minutes ago. The doctor had just seem her and asked how she felt - she said "just great". A minute later she was having trouble breathing and that was it. At least there was no pain at all and I did speak to her on the phone an hour ago.
RGB ( 216.168.69.80 ) at 5:36 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Sony Pre-amp
Joe: Yes, it's still available. I found it on Sony's site here: http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/home/homeaudioes/espre-amplifiers/ta-e9000es_specs.shtml
Curtis: Sorry to hear about your mom, I know this isn't going to be an easy time. Best wishes to you and your family.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 5:15 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
AVB: I am planning on using a combined phono/linestage preamp. There will be no external phono preamp.
RickMTB: I have not purchased the Nottingham Analogue Menthor turntable yet. I have read some great things about the Nottingham Analogue turntables. From what I understand Nottingham is a small British based company. Here and here is some information on Nottingham Analogue. Another possibility for a turntable would be the Source (pre-Linn and I understand better built).
Joe ( 205.188.192.44 ) at 5:04 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Sony Pre-amp
Is this Pre/Pro still available? I could not find it on the Sony website.
Joe ( 205.188.192.44 ) at 5:01 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Audioaccess
Well I was looking at the web pagefor Audioaccess. It has to be programmed by a installer. That removes it from the list.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 4:48 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Curious about the turntable you got. I am familiar with a number of UK-sourced tables (Linn, Ariston to name two, and I believe Mapleknoll was also a Scottish), but I haven't heard of Nottingham. What sort of "plinth"?
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 4:45 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I visited my dad this past weekend... he is starting down the road your mother is on...
AVB ( 64.41.33.120 ) at 4:33 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Systems
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Do you have an outboard phono pre-amp in mind? The Sony TA-9000 is one of the few that still have this input.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:14 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Rich: Long time no talk. How are things going for you? Bought anything new that is still in the box?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 4:01 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: Let me just say that the door is completely wide open for my father in-laws systems. I am just putting together some ideas for what to put together for his systems. I do have the speakers already picked out, Joseph Audio. I think I have found the turn table, Nottingham Mentor. Still don't know about the CRT FP. KPD has told me he is going to bid on some used 8" CRT FPs this summer and would hook me up with that if it comes through. Still looking at amps. Still undecided on a DVD player, but will probably end up with a progressive scan DVD player. I also have not found the HT preamp/processor and may go with the Proceed AVP. Basically, my father in-law wants me to decide for him what to get. What is great about this is that I get to demo most of the gear in my system before I decide what to get him. The second system will be a bigger system then the first as the room for the second system will probably be bigger then the first room.
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 2:57 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: Sorry to hear about yoour mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Chris L. ( 152.163.201.202 ) at 2:15 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: So sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you, buddy.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 2:00 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal": Sounds like a lot of fun to design the 2 systems for your father in law. Nothing like really getting into a hobby with other peoples money. Any idea of what the budget is and what specific equipment you'll be auditioning?
Joe ( 152.163.204.198 ) at 1:43 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Cat-5
The cost of Cat-5 wire is $110 for 1000' spool. I can see I am going to buy a box of that and the RG-6 listed below. I can make ny own structed cable
Joe ( 152.163.204.198 ) at 1:38 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Whole House Audio
I am thinking I will go to the local installer and ask him to design my system. I could do the installation myself, but he could give me the material list.
I am also thinking of 500' spool of 4 conductor 12ga. It's $380 and CL3 rated. I could then have dual runs to all speaker locations. If I ever get to the point of bi-amping the runs will already be there. I also figure 14ga for the in cieling spekaers and keypad runs. Any thoughts
16-ga. 4 Conductor Cable, CL3, 1,000 ft. Box $329.95
8422 14-ga. 4 Conductor Cable, CL3, 500 ft. Box $259.95
8424 12-ga. 4 Conductor Cable, CL3, 500 ft. Spool $359.95
8430 16-ga. 2 Conductor Cable, CL3, 1,000 ft. Box $189.95
8432 14-ga. 2 Conductor Cable, CL3, 1,000 ft. Box $279.95
8434 12-ga. 2 Conductor Cable, CL3, 1,000 ft. Spool $379.95
8527 RG6/U Video Coaxial Cable, CL2 Rated 1000 ft. $129.95
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 1:35 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Thanks for the kind words, guys. It does help to know that others are concerned & know what it's like. My dad passed away 3 years ago & it still feels like it was last month.
Joe ( 152.163.204.198 ) at 1:32 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis
My condolences.
Rich ( 205.188.197.36 ) at 1:24 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
HDTV
curtis, you made a good and valid point about avoiding HD sets with built in tuners, which may be part of the reason why most current sets are HD ready. The other part is is most likely that consumers get to go out and purchase again Probobly once the dust settles and there is a HD standard sets will ship with tuners installed.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.86.29 ) at 1:17 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
dts ES
Tony C: DTS ES is similar to THX/Dolby Surround EX in that it provides a center rear channel from a 5.1 mix, but it's somewhat different. DTS ES uses a Matrix decoder, whereas Dolby goes a step further and provides steering logic (like DPL)... I prefer no steering logic in this case. DTS ES in the theater also offers some other advantages... One is a "top surround" which is the "rear channel" of the matrix decoding, and the other is the ability to add strobe lights and other effects using the DTS ES decoder.
Rich ( 205.188.197.36 ) at 1:13 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis, Very Sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts are with you...
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 12:29 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: Sorry to hear about your mother. It does sound like she lived a long and full life. My wife just recently lost her grandmother, who she was very close to. Her grandmother was 99 when she died.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 12:25 PM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Good morning all!
I have been given the lucky task to design and build two different music/HT systems for my father in-law. These are going to be ground up systems, including everything from the CRT FP to the turn table. One will be built in about three months and the second in about a year. Hopefully, KPD can assist me in finding one of two CRT FPs (hopefully with 8" CRTs). This will be my opportunity to look at some interesting stuff that I may not had the opportunity otherwise. In fact, some of the stuff that I will put in his system will also be going into the system in my next house. I am planning on doing some home demo'ing of Sonys SACD players finally. My father in-law lives in Boulder/Vail Colorado, so I will be doing a far amount of traveling up to Colorardo to do his systems.
JBC: Busy is a another way to describe married life. For me busy but fun and I would not have it any other way. Two years of married bliss and I look forward to many many more years of the same. Although my time to devote to HT has changed versus when I was single, I still find some time to do upgrades and actually watch movies and listen to music.
Joe: Sounds like you are having a lot of fun doing your house. Hopefully, in a few months I will be doing what you are doing now. Post some pictures when you get your house finished including the progress you made on the house during construction.
Joe ( 152.163.204.182 ) at 11:49 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Addition news
The materail list is coming along. Bathroom items are picked out. Kitchen designs are being redone. We are now on windo size.
I can almost concentrate on HT stuff.
Joe ( 152.163.204.182 ) at 11:48 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
400 cd changer
I seen Sony has a 400 disc changer @ BestBuy.
Joe ( 152.163.204.182 ) at 11:47 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
JBC
We bought a Olympus C-3000. IT is small and easy to use. The size made a differance as my wife has real small hands ( no jokes, I have heard them all )
The pictures turn out real nice. However I am no Camera pro...more of a impulse buyer.
Joe ( 152.163.204.182 ) at 11:30 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Hello,
I just got my computer working..somewhat. I formated and reloaded win 95. I nowhave a rolling line on the monitor from bottom to top and I see turquise around the forum. Like an outside border..HELP
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:43 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
dts ES
What is DTS ES?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:28 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Curtis: So sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure it had to be tough seeing her deal with that disease. I hope you can visit Chicago another time, on a more pleasant occasion. Our condolences to your family.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 9:55 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
I'm off to Chicago tomorrow to say goodbye to my mom. She's at the end of Alzheimers and needs attention. She raised 5 strange kids and had a great life. At 82 it's just time for her to check out.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 9:51 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
HDTV
Rich: I'm firmly against any HD display with an internal tuner because you'll be stuck with that tuner. It's like buying a computer monitor that can't be seperated from the PC that was state-of-the-art at one time. I have used the same 21" monitor through PI's, II's & III's with increasingly better video cards.
The HD displays coming out with internal tuners/ DSS receivers are all based upon the current HD spec and DirecTV. That's fine if all you want is HBO HD however if you also want Showtime HD you'll have to get a Dish 500 or 6000 receiver and of course DTV input terminals. I'm perfectly happy with 1080i on my TW65. Any outboard receiver today or tomorrow should be able to pass that signal to it and I won't be stuck with what the display manufacturer thinks the future will bring.
For these reasons there's no reason to avoid DTV compatability if you're shopping for a new display. You'll be stuck with NTSC (or DTV converted to NTSC via a STB) once the FCC takes away the spectrum from the broadcasters in a couple of years.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:34 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Kieran: Have a safe and fun packed trip.
Gar ( 169.207.194.244 ) at 2:44 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
YAMAHA DSP's
Kieran:I am getting it for $550, I will be using it as backup and it will be in my game room. Couldn't pass up that deal on a new unit with Warr. Should be interesting, I haven't owned a Receiver for sometime now.
Rich ( 205.188.197.188 ) at 2:12 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Scott Pop, LOL
JBC: ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 1:43 AM EST Friday, July 7, 2000
Good morning guys. Life has been very busy... as you can tell by the posting time (remember, I live on the east coast).
Life has been very busy lately with little HT time. That said, I hope things setle down a little after the weekend (i.e. still have a ton of boxes from Beths move in to unpack over the weekend). That said, I will be spending some quality time w/i Tony C on Tuesday night.
Richard S: Good luck on September 23rd... this marriage thing is surreal!!
Chris L: What is the ETA for the M&K's?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.208 ) at 11:46 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Rich: yep... I'm in no hurry to buy a DTV... I'd love to have a DLP FP or RP, but until it has the features I want at a price I can afford and longer bulb life, I'm just peachy with my green TV... At least I'm not using the green TV for HT....
Kieran ( 134.139.23.159 ) at 10:53 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Tony,
They left the little yellow slip. No, they never leave packages with my neighbors. Don't know why... ups used to do that a lot when I was growing up at my parent's house. Maybe because it's an appartment? I don't know.
Rich ( 152.163.195.191 ) at 10:41 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Scott Pop, well said!! when i first considered buying my Elite PRO-100 i was concerned about regretting my purchase shortly after, but with all this HD crap going on i'm feeling pretty Koool Great set Great pic and the 16x10.7 does have it's advantages but i have seen the new PRO-510HD 53" 16x9 in all it's glory and it is Stunning! Hopefully in a yr or 2 the dust will settle and all HD sets will include "built in" tuners, the HD ready sets kind of reminds me of the early Dolby Digital days with the DD ready recievers i.e. Yamaha RXV2090
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.88.208 ) at 9:06 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
The whole problem is that NO ONE making the policies knows what the hell they are doing. If I may expound here...
First, we have NO NEED for 18 formats. Three is a good number. How about 1920 by 1080 at 24fps progressive scan, 1280 by 720 at 24fps and 48fps. That is ALL that we need. We could then easilly show one 1080p, one 720p 48fps, or two 720p 24fps at any given time. Have 8 to 32 subtitle channels that can be independently turned on and off (for example, weather reports could use three subtitle channels, showing radar image on one, updated every 1 to 5 minutes, one subtitle channel for the warning map, and one subtitle channel for text messages)... Offer a number of audio channels, like 2 or 4 would be good as an average, with up to 8 available... Audio would include a subband for decoding algorithms (al la DTS's proposal for a "generic DSP" so that any audio format could be used)... There could also be a video decoding algorithm subband too... Lastly, have an emergency broadcast system signal by region... namely, you would either have TV with small GPS receivers in, to determine location when a warning is sent (could be an intrusion of privacy though), or have the setup menu let you zero in on a geographic location for the primary setup... This would set it up so that if there were impending warnings within 25 miles, the subtitle channel for the weather alert would come on (or any other alert needed), but would otherwise be silent unless you choose to turn it on from the remote.
As for the 24fps being a "flicker" resolution, (even though it's good enough for movie theaters ), consumers would have choices in the sets that they buy, spending more money on a DTV which has the processing power to increase frame rate. The way MPEG2 video is encoded, you can easilly increase frame rate with a good processor... cheaper sets would display 24fps, or perhaps show the same frame two or three times for 48 or 64 pseudo fps.
There. all problems solved.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.66 ) at 8:52 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Live and Die
Kieran: It's a small package. Do they ever just leave things at the door or with someone else?
Kieran ( 12.13.238.141 ) at 8:48 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Live and Die
Tony C:
I checked the tracking number again at ups.com, and it showed this:
Jul 6, 2000 9:53 A.M.
CERRITOS-LONG BEACH, CA, US
RECEIVER NOT IN ON 1ST DELIVERY ATTEMPT
So, I'm expecting to find a little yellow slip when I get home.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.66 ) at 8:47 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Longish NY Times HD article
Cytotech: Here's what upsets me most about this. As HDTV was being developed, the press was very good to the format. They said positive things that made people ask questions and actually consider the replacement of thier televisions for something that would be as worthwhile as what the press was making HDTV out to be. Whenever asked my opinion, I always said that it would take longer than the original estimates, but that I would be there when all the elements were in place.
Now, this negative press will squelch any chance of the format getting a good start with the "late-addaptors".
Ron H ( 63.39.60.28 ) at 8:46 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Longish NY Times HD article
Curtis:Well I guess I should be more concerned with SDTV and DVD playback than HD in a new purchase.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.141 ) at 8:43 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Off to the Emerald Isle
Cytotech: yep... "May the wind be always at your back..." Blah, blah... 
Thankyou.
Tony C: Why in the world did I address the last Live and Die post to David? I'm loosing it! I'll check when I get home, and post here tonight. I don't know if it came or not. If it did, I still don't have it, as I wasn't there to sign for it. HOpefully they left one of those little yellow slips.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.66 ) at 8:39 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
LIVE AND DIE
Kieran: Did the tape arrive today? I didn't get a chance to talk to the mailroom guy about the tracking number. I was out all day and I probably will be tomorrow.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 8:38 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Off to the Emerald Isle
Kieran: May the road rise to meet you, ....
Well, you know the rest.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.141 ) at 8:33 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Off to the Emerald Isle
Well folks, tomorrow morning I leave for Dublin, Ireland. Will spend a week in southern County Cork, and then a week in the south of France. I'll be back on 7/24/00. I may check in one more time tonight, as I have to get online to set up some bills to be paid while I'm gone.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 8:09 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Longish NY Times HD article
Curtis: Well, what a bunch of shit. I don't think they will ever abandon the current standards. They would be more foolish than I could EVER imagine to do such a thing. I have a feeling they will get their asses in gear within the next 2 years. Better late than never. Where the hell is Cajun on this?!? This pisses me off something fierce!
---Off soapbox---
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 8:09 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Ron H : Sorry, I didn't think it was TAHT long. Sorta makes things more lively around here?
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 8:01 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Longish NY Times HD article
New York Times Commentary Wires
BC-GLASS-COLUMN-$ADV09-C
Posted By: New York Times
Date: Thursday, 6 July 2000, at 9:50 a.m.
^BC-GLASS-COLUMN-$ADV09-COX
COMMENTARY: HI-DEF TV GOES BLURRY
Moving in (k) Commentary and (l) lifestyle categories for
release Sunday, July 9.
By ANDREW J. GLASS
c.2000 Cox News Service
WASHINGTON _ Where would we be today if the TV networks had
decided back in the early 1960s to end their occasional colorcasts
and let us continue to watch their programs on small
black-and-white receivers?
Americans nowadays own some 250 million television sets, largely
color models. That's because the TV moguls met the challenge posed
by the Hollywood big screen.
By contrast, today's top-end video picture is a lot more blurry
and a lot less bright.
TV broadcasters have reneged on their pledge to Congress and the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to roll out high-definition
TV (HDTV) by the middle of the decade. They've come up with another
idea for how to use the public spectrum, allotted for HDTV
broadcasts and worth tens of billions of dollars.
The FCC is partly to blame, because it allowed digital signals
to be transmitted in 18 different formats, none of which is readily
compatible with today's cable boxes. No wonder that HDTV sets,
which must be able to convert each format, cost so much and sell so
poorly. (You can get a dazzling picture on a $750 computer
monitor.)
Now Disney, which owns ABC, has dealt a one-two punch to
prospects for a major breakthrough in picture and sound quality
during any reasonable time frame.
Some 20 months after the first HDTV broadcasts began, ABC has
pulled the plug on HDTV ``Monday Night Football'' for the coming
season. With even fewer HDTV shows to watch _ there weren't all
that many anyway _ would-be buyers have yet another reason to
remain off the playing field.
On top of this programming pullback, Disney-ABC wants the FCC to
uproot the current digital TV standards and replace them with
another system that's being used in Europe. In late June, the
agency agreed to study the matter. Any such switch would render
obsolete the 120,000 or so pricey sets in pioneering hi-tech U.S.
households.
Some insiders suggest there's other agenda at work for the
switch, beyond the allegedly poor urban reception problem cited by
Disney and its industry allies as reason enough to make a
standards' switch.
Using the European method to send out digital video signals
would enable broadcasters to marketing six-way ``multiplexed''
non-HDTV programming to urban cable customers. Only one of the
``plexes'' would be free.
By using a common decoder box, they could band together in each
city to offer a degraded, but still acceptable, digital signal, on
a wireless subscription basis, that would effectively replicate
what cable now offers.
Some lawmakers also suspect broadcasters would like consumers to
forget about HDTV so they don't have to spend the money on a fully
featured upgrade. Says Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who chairs the
Senate Commerce Committee: ``Having first lost the auction value of
the spectrum, the public now has no real certainty of what they're
likely to get in return or when they're likely to get it. And I
won't accept that.''
But the broadcasters are a wily lot, and McCain is but one
voice. So if you're keen on the clear glories of HDTV, you might
need to stay de-tuned awhile longer.
Andrew J. Glass is a Washington-based columnist for Cox
Newspapers. His e-mail address is aglass(at)coxnews.com
ENDIT
Ron H ( 63.22.186.232 ) at 7:33 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
It is so slooooooow here.
Cytotech ( 24.4.252.169 ) at 6:26 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Robert: Hey! Here too, please. Just click on the name. I have the Powerpoint Viewer. It works great.
Ron H ( 63.26.221.199 ) at 4:56 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Robert: I believe I can. If not I will forward them to work where I am sure I can. Many thanks.
Robert ( 32.101.128.64 ) at 4:54 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Ron H : I have some powerpoint presentations that are good for this type of thing, I'll send you them later tonight. Can you open powerpoint at home?
Ron H ( 63.26.221.199 ) at 4:51 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Robert: Why was it nessesary to have all these standards. Would not 740p be a good solution? If these questions seem elementary please forgive but I am trying to understand and sort out this HD thing before I make a decision that I will have to live with for a bit and will hane a big effect on my wallet.
Robert ( 32.101.128.64 ) at 4:43 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Of the 18 different ways of getting DTV, 6 are HDTV and the other 12 are SDTV. 1080Ix1920 will come at you at 24P ,30P, or 60I (interlaced/progresive) and 720Px1280 at 24P,30P, and 60P, the other 12 for SDTV deal with 16:9 (6) and 4:3 (6). ATSC Tuners are supposed to pick up all 18, but most stations simply use 1080I in HD and 480P SD, although several ABC stations are touting 720P (but then again , all RPTV's I know of convert to 1080I)
Ron H ( 63.26.221.199 ) at 4:34 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Robert: Could you fill us in with the other reasons sony has put HD on hold. If you prefer send me a e-mail.
Thanks
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 4:32 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
RichardS: It just dawned on me that I have a like new Tamron (Nikon mount) AF28-105mm F/4-5.6 IF lens for sale. Interested in a great deal??
Robert ( 32.101.128.64 ) at 4:30 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Curtis: The format war isn't why Sony shelved their HD for now. There are OTHER reasons. In regards to the 18 different formats, I'm looking for my Powerpoint Presentation and chart regarding those, but keep in mind the 18 formats have to do with resolution at 480i,480p,1080i and at 4:3 and 16:9. All HD Tuners have to be able to convert all ATSC formats and cost doesn't seem to be an issue for the tuners, you have a DTC100 so you can get all 18 ATSC formats at a reasonable cost. The Sinclair group feels there is another way of doing it and the one thing you should know about Sinclair. Sinclair covers (i could be wrong) about 25-35% of the US market with stations so there is a vested cash flow interest in their HD format.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 4:22 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Ron H : The claimed improved reception thing is a smokescreen & not well proved either. What this group is trying to do is dump the approved standard in favor of something that spends a lot more spectrum on things such as mobile communications than HD.
The 18 standards are all part of the existing H/DTV spec. Nearly all hardware receivers can receive all of them, so as confusing as it sounds it's a non-issue.
Sony is simply saying "come on guys, pick one and stick with it or we're not going to release any displays/ receivers".
Ron H ( 63.26.221.199 ) at 4:15 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Curtis: I forgot about the format war. I believe this has something to do with improved terestrial (spl) reception? As always our government did a bad job of setting the standards that somehow became guide lines. It seems to make no sense at this date to change the standards.
Am I correct in reading that there are 18 possible standards or ways that a HD picture can be shown? Good God no wonder it is costly and people like Sony decided to step back and let the air clear.
Sony has always been head strong on forcing/marketing a format they believe in amd supported them even after they failed. If Sony is afraid to jump in then it then.......
Ron H ( 63.26.221.199 ) at 4:02 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Kieran: I am concerned that two things are happening at a slow pace. First the pace that the HD material being shown or released is too slow or too little.
The rate of hardware sales seem to be very slow and the price has not come down far enough for the average person to invest in a HD set.
I am starting to wonder if making a decision on purchasing ones next RP or FP should be based upon it being HD if one uses the TV for everyday viewing. Is the average person going to be happy with the reduced picture size for the bulk of their viewing 4:3? Also are they ready to deal with the real posibility of image burn from viewing 4:3 on a 16:9 set which the manufactures are backing out of giving a warranty for that problem?
How many of the networks will start to use the additional bandwidth for extra channels for additional ad revenue and not HD?
It just seems their is no draw for the average person to get involved with HD at this point and I do not see it happening in the very near future.
I do not know the numbers but more than likely less than 1% of the viewing is done on a HD set. This is not much to get the advertisers excited, manufactures nor any one else to invest in additional HD material.
Houston did have their 4th celebration broadcast in HD. It was of course live and it featured the Beach Boys. The interesting thing was that there was no advertising during the whole thing. It was about 2 1/2 hours long.
Watching the junk on most local channels does not excite me to see it in HD once the novelty would wear off. I think there needs to be more sports, movies,and maybe PPV available. I am not sure how and when that will happen. Cable has been at a snails pace and the Sats do not have the room to offer a large amount of HD broadcast.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.28 ) at 3:55 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Ron H : While I'm psyched about the Discovery HD channel, there's a great deal more to be concerned about than just the cancelation of HD MNF. For starters there is a format war raging by some influential broadcasters (Sinclair group) who wish to switch the delivery platform in place. This is likely the reason that Sony pulled all of their new HD hardware back indefinatley.
NBC should have their heads examined for deciding to not broadcast the following sports in HD. NBA Finals, US Open, Winbledon & the upcoming Olympics. At this rate most HD programming could end up being PPV, assuring that the market never gets any larger than the LD format did.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.137 ) at 2:36 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
HDTV
Ron H : While the news about Monday Night Football not being broadcast in HD this season is a serious step back for the format, I don't think there's much reason for concern about the format's future. Most of the major markets across the country are already broadcasting digitally, which means that all they need is HD material from the networks. The news of Discover Channel HD that Curtis posted yesterday is pretty promising too, IMHO.
Ron H ( 207.223.85.174 ) at 2:28 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Is any one else becoming concerned about the future of HDTV?
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 129.239.3.55 ) at 2:06 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Good morning/afternoon (depending where you are located; being PC here) all! Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. So what is new with everyone?
Kieran ( 12.13.238.141 ) at 12:50 PM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
YAMAHA DSP's
Gar, Jeff S: I have the RX-V995. Yes, I knew that the DSP's are customizeable, but I was just surprised at how much reverb/delay there was on the "mono movie" dsp. It really sounded bad to my ear. Gar, I didn't know you were getting a 995... let me know what you think when you get it. I've had mine for over a year now, and I'm really impressed overall. But I hardly ever use any DSP's. To me, anything with dialog (e.g. movies) sounds bad with most of the DSPs. The only ones I use are the "Enhanced" mode of DPL and DD/DTS. But I don't always use Enhanced, just sometimes.
Gar ( 169.207.193.221 ) at 11:32 AM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
YAMAHA DSP's
Kieran: If you look in the Yamahas manual, it tells you what DSP modes are good for Mono movies. Some make it sound like shit, some make it pretty darn good. I have a Yamapig Reveiver(RX-995) on its way so It should be interesting to see what they changed in the past few years. The Unit I used to have was the DSP-A1000.
Jeff S. ( 198.133.22.74 ) at 11:01 AM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
YAMAHA DSP's
Kieran: I have the Yammy 2092, and I don't think it has "Mono Movie".
Not sure what model you have but I would have thought that they all had customizable DSP's. If you put "Mono Movie" on and thought that there was just too much reverb (really digital delay), then you should be able to turn the delay time down or even completely off. You can do this on the 2092. I use the "TV Sports" DSP for mono movies and turn the delay down to about 10ms.
Gar ( 169.207.194.238 ) at 1:24 AM EST Thursday, July 6, 2000
Sony DVD Dream System
This thing got rave reviews in Hometheater, I thought it was a great value.
But I think the sound was for shit, well not too bad. Sounded better than a Bose system, MUCH!
Curtis ( 63.202.181.156 ) at 11:41 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Discovery HD live this fall
Kieran: For the moment all you need is a minimum HBO sub to get HBO HD + the other HBO feeds.
The rumors are that tons of Discovery HD production has been happening for some time now using the best crews they can find. I would expect to see lots of primetime HD and also expect it to be a part of the general DirecTV package. Or perhaps it's more like wishful thinking on my part. Time will tell.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.19 ) at 11:22 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Rich, bagman, Kieran: Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Curtis: The new Nikon looks good on paper, i will try and check it out this weekend. A telephoto, and a real flash will follow.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.139 ) at 10:35 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Discovery HD live this fall
Curtis: What's the minimum DirecTV subscription one needs in order to receive the HD channels? I really don't want or need satellite TV, but for HD Discovery Channel, I might consider it (being that I already have the receiver and all).
Do you know if this will be the full discovery channel, or will it be like PBS, where they loop some HD content, and then show HD shows on an individual basis, as they come?
Curtis ( 63.202.181.156 ) at 10:03 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Discovery HD live this fall
Yes, more high definition content! This channel will go up in the fall. If you haven't seen the demo for it on DirecTV HD channel 199 you owe it to yourself to see it. Most stores selling the RCA DCT-100 use this.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.139 ) at 8:33 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Live and Die in LA
David,
I haven't received that tape yet, so I checked that tracking number you gave me, and here's the results that UPS.com gave:
1. 1Z 302 253 03 0004 763 4 Delivered
Delivered on: Feb 2, 2000 10:53 A.M. SOUTHFIELD, MI, US
Delivered to: WADSWORTH
Service Type: GROUND
Weird, eh? Says it was shipped on Feb 2, 2000! (X-Files music in background) Maybe they came by today, we'll see when I get home.
Ron H ( 63.27.104.73 ) at 8:10 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Wild Bill:
I am wishing that Sony works out some type of software work around the scaler issue.
I have a new version of the QuadScan coming in about 10 days direct from the factory to play with and to see if it resolves my issues that I currently have with the DV/QuadScan combo other than the HDTV issue.
If it does do as advertised then I may stay with the DV which the dealer will give me a very good trade if and when I decide to upgrade as new tech comes out. Of course the QuadScan will be usefull with most new products that come out. The QuadScan does do a very nice job on DVDs and Sat inputs. If Sony would wake up ......!!!!
I should see the Sony in a few weeks. I will keep youn updated.
Have you heard any thing new about a HDTV card for the HTPC? That might e enough for me to at least give a HTPC a try.
Kieran ( 12.13.238.137 ) at 8:04 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
BTW, we were watching "The Great Escape" because the g/f hadn't seen it, it's one of my favorite movies, and she wants to see "Chicken Run" which I think is a loose parody of "TGE".
Kieran ( 12.13.238.137 ) at 8:02 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
YAMAHA DSP's
Yamaha owners (present and past)-
Have you ever used the DSP mode labeled "Mono Movie?" I always thought this would be a great way to spread the sound a bit, instead of everything comming from the center channel speaker. Well, Monday night, we watched "The Great Escape" which I think is in mono. So, I switched the Yamaha over to "Mono Movie" dsp mode. It was allright in the beginning when there were just sound effects and music, but as soon as people started to talk, it SUCKED! They (Yamaha) added some SERIOUS reverb to that DSP! It sounded like I was watching the movie in some sort of stainless steel echo chamber! I was bummed out. So, I just turned "effects off" and watched the movie in mono, through the main L&R.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.203 ) at 6:21 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Chris L.: I didn't write the locations down... if I reverse searched a moment then pressed play, it went right through OK.
Curtis ( 63.202.181.156 ) at 5:35 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Camera
RichardS: The F/N80's are outstanding cameras that you'll never outgrow. A 28-105mm lens will handle everything but tele stuff. You'll want a good flash down the road as well.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 5:20 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Watched Heat and The Three Kings over the weekend. Liked both, except that the ending in Heat was a bit anti-climactic and un-imaginative. Also watched Ulzana's raid. A 1972 western with Burt Lancaster. A bit violent, however nothing comparable with some of today's movies. The violence is more often implied rather than graphic. Lancaster, though, rarely makes a bad movie.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.199 ) at 4:40 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Scott "popcorn": I watched most of the Special Edition. I still have about 30 minutes left to watch...couldn't keep my eyes open any more.
BTW...do you know where on the disc it happened? Did you try duplicating it?
Wild Bill ( 63.36.239.223 ) at 4:14 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Ron H : I just read your thread on AVScience about the Sony10HT. There is some very good information in that thread and, as always, every product seems to breed some controversy. The Sony looks like a great buy for you and should fit your needs quite well. The *only* thing that really bugs me is the inability to defeat the internal scaler. The projector has a native resolution of 1366 X 768 (16:9) and Sony insists on an output through the scaler of 1024 X 768 (4:3). Ridiculous!!! First of all, external scalers abound that will easily defeat the Sony's scaler and secondly, Sony is not allowing the user to get the best possible image quality from the projector. Just a dumb decision by Sony IMHO. Other than that I think you are in for a treat. Any ideas about your delivery date?
Ron H ( 207.221.158.151 ) at 3:32 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Gar:The Sony 10HT is available on line from $5700-$6200, and that is if you can find one. Most dealers have a waiting list and they are going out the door as quick as they come in. List is $6900. If you do not want to deal with tubes, a Scaler/line doubler or a HTPC but want a true HD display it is a good option .
Gar ( 169.207.194.180 ) at 2:44 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Rosy: How much is it? I have a new Sony HDTV 16:9 on order, but from the sounds of in it, I will be waiting awhile. Also, has anyone seen the new Sony DVD Dream system, pretty cool system for the money...........
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.87.203 ) at 1:31 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Chris L.: Did you watch the "Theatrical" version or the "Special Edition" version of the film?
Rosy ( 198.105.23.6 ) at 12:11 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Gar: The new Sony VPL-VW10HT
Kieran ( 12.13.238.140 ) at 12:01 PM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
JBC: congrats!
RichardS: happy birthday!
Kieran ( 12.13.238.140 ) at 11:59 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Happy July 4th!
Happy Independence Day, everybody! (albeit a day late)
I watched "The Patriot" yesterday, and I THOUROUGHLY enjoyed it. But then, I'm a sucker for patriotic stuff. Even though I never served in the military (wanted to, though!) I've been often called by my friends and family, the most patriotic person they know. So, if you're like me in that way, you'll really love "The Patriot." Some one else already said this, but it really is amazing that we won that war at all.
BAGMAN ( 208.131.247.226 ) at 10:08 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Chris L.: LOL, I helped a friend hook up an Onkoyo TX777 to his Bose system on Mon. night. I made all the connections and we "fired" it up. He was pretty happy with the results but said that it didn't sound like my system,"well no,I guess not", I said. He asked what I thought he would be buying next,"My guess is new speakers in the next six months",I replied.
JBC: Congrats on your big day!
Richard S: Belated happy B'Day.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.169 ) at 6:45 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Gar: That's true. And I suppose I shouldn't have made it sound like he was stupid for having a Bose system (just in case there are any Bose owners around).
Scott "popcorn": I have the 2109 and watched ID4 last night without any hitches.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.53.105 ) at 4:48 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
DVD Player bug???
Anyone have the Toshiba SD-2109 DVD player and tried to play ID4? It seems that on the special edition, it stops at some points. My guess is that it's the seamless branching hiccuping. Anyone else know anything about this?
Rich ( 152.163.207.68 ) at 2:35 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
kpd, send me an e-mail or call me!!!!!:) i've got $$$ i've got LD's, you've got calibration gadgets... lets get together big guy lol
Rich ( 152.163.207.68 ) at 2:30 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Gar, i am here cuz i'm Koool lol
Gar ( 169.207.194.98 ) at 1:12 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Rich you bastard !!!! You around?
Rich ( 152.163.207.68 ) at 12:59 AM EST Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Richard S, Happy Birthday!!!
Gar ( 169.207.194.211 ) at 11:45 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Chris L.: Got to start somewhere I guess.
Ron H ( 63.27.104.134 ) at 10:36 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Rosy: Storm was great. It is one of the few times my wife has ever jumped or shouted at a movie. It reqally makes you feel like you are there.
Ron H ( 63.27.104.134 ) at 10:35 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Rosy: The Sony is on order and I also have a new version of the QuadScan coming soon in to demo with the DV.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.155 ) at 10:14 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Watched ID4 tonight. My neighbor from ACROSS THE STREET came over to gawk at my system. He was doing yardwork and heard the movie. I guees I left a couple windows open. He told me that he had a Bose system and that it didn't sound nearly as nice as mine. One word. DUH.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.22 ) at 10:02 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
More Birthday Greetings...
Thanks Guys!
Curtis: Thinking about a new F80/N80 w/28-105mm as a birthday gift to myself. Waddya think?
Gar ( 169.207.194.211 ) at 9:45 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Hey Rosy!! What Sony unit are you talking about?
Rosy ( 206.172.146.82 ) at 9:36 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Ron H:I really enjoyed this flic also....Did you order your Sony yet??
Rosy ( 206.172.146.82 ) at 9:35 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Richard S: Richie baby..all the best man...have a good one.
Ron H ( 63.22.210.231 ) at 8:17 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
to All: A must see movie!! The Perfect Storm had me and my wife on the edge of our seats. It nis a pretty intense movie.
Ron H ( 63.22.210.231 ) at 8:14 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
RichardS: Happy Birthday guy!!
Curtis ( 63.203.71.86 ) at 5:47 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
RichardS: Happy birthday guy. It's not fair to have a b-day on a holiday when nobody's around here.
Just remember that it's not the years that age us, it's the miles. In 10 years you'll look back at today and laugh so enjoy everything now.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.30 ) at 5:31 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Wedding...
JBC: Congrats on the wedding. I guess I'm next, September 23rd.
RichardS ( 199.84.157.30 ) at 5:29 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Thanks for the birthday greetings.
I feel old...
johnbr ( 24.112.61.241 ) at 4:41 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Happy Birthday Richard S
JBC ( 209.167.238.130 ) at 1:32 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Richard S: Happy birthday. Have a great day.
All My American Friends: Happy July 4th. Have a great vacation.
All: Thanks for all the kind wedding wishes. The "deed" is done. The honeymoon sill be from Jul 2oth to August 3rd with 3 days in Venice and 10 days in the Greek islands. Still need some infor on digital cameras.
Rich ( 152.163.207.82 ) at 1:08 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Happy 4th!!!!!
Curtis ( 63.203.71.86 ) at 12:25 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Happy July 4th!
Happy Independance Day to all my fellow HT-Americans, or as my English friends call it ... "Revolt of the Colonies Day"! One of them actually hangs a huge Union Jack in front of her house today.
AVB ( 64.41.32.225 ) at 12:14 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Distribution amp
Joe aka Iguana Master: The amp would take the main L & R signal from the preamp. If you don't have dual outputs as some preamps do then you would have to use some "Y" adapters to feed your main system and the distribution amp.
AVB ( 64.41.32.225 ) at 12:12 PM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Remote Speakers
BIG AL: I had to run 65' of wire to one speaker and 52' to the other. It wasn't fun but the result was worth it.
Wild Bill ( 63.23.3.102 ) at 11:23 AM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Happy July 4th!
A safe and happy 4th of July to all of you. We'll be going down to parking lot D of the Pentagon this afternoon to view the fireworks. They should have a spectacular display for 7/4/00.
Joe aka Iguana Master ( 205.188.192.22 ) at 9:37 AM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Good Morning all,
Hapy 4th to all. Today I will cut the lawn and then.....clean up my hard drive.
Question on whole house audio. How does it get to the distubution amp? Do you hook "T's" into the output of the components and send the signal to the dis amp and the pre-amp?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.66 ) at 9:11 AM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Happy Independence Day to all you guys.
Have a great day.
I think I'll put on the 1812 Overture this morning and wake the kids up!
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.86.240 ) at 1:43 AM EST Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Denon vs Pronto
Rich F: I saw the Denon in a magazine ad... it looks KOOOL, including the grouping of the buttons... However, if the touch screen isn't as programmable as the Pronto, forget it. The Pronto is basically a poor man's Crestron. By adding certain components, you can make the Pronto do everything a Crestron can for less money.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.29 ) at 10:46 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Rich; Koool purchase! You should'a called me...I'd a got you that baby for about $400 more than what you paid! Gotta love discounts!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.29 ) at 10:43 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Gar; Did my check arrive safely? I'm assuming it did, since you're not screaming bloody murder here.
AVB; I'm thinking of doing the same thing. The Shack sells some great sounding outdoor speakers, and since my HT is about 20 ft from my back yard deck, it would be an easy "B" speaker hook up. My hold up is the grill. I received a Sunbeam grill as a safe driving award from UPS about 4 years ago. After dragging the 80 lb. grill to the new house(hey Rich, still in the box! ), I decided to assemble it. After spreading all the parts out on the floor, about 13,000 of them, I discovered that there we're no instructions. It took about an hour to get it all back in the box. I called the co., and I'm still waiting for the instructions.
Gar ( 169.207.194.251 ) at 8:29 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Ghost Town
Happy 4th everybody! Hey Cajun, I bought a Yamapig! For my Game room, got a RX-995 for $550, not too bad. I was going to get the Outlaw, but it isn't battle tested enough for my tastes yet. Say it with me!!!!! Gar is done with Audio and HT Gear for awhile, I have a Sony HDTV on order that will take sometime before it actually arrives since it got bumped till after the first of the year, but that is about it. As far as THX-EX etc...DVD Audio etc...... Waiting game here......
Kieran ( 12.13.238.139 ) at 5:01 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
David:Thanks for the 4th of July note. I enjoyed reading it. Makes me want to go watch "The Patriot."
Rich F ( 165.247.16.252 ) at 3:40 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Denon vs Pronto
Hello everyone. Now that I got a job I haven't been on the forum for a month. Anyone know when the Denon remote is coming out and any thoughts on it compared to the Pronto?
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.220 ) at 3:39 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
BYork: >>Anyone know where they're honeymooning? We could try and conspire and send them something... <<
Count me in if we decide to do that.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.193.86.240 ) at 2:31 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Twister DTS
Kieran: yeah, I have it... first off, there isn't much difference between it and the DD version. DTS version don't have THX logo. DTS is shown on the back at the bottom where they list sound formats, etc... but the "best" way to tell, the old Twister's package has a black spine, but the DTS version, the front picture wraps around the spine (a black and dull yellow)... also, the DTS version has a border around the front picture. Hope that helps you
Curtis ( 63.203.69.174 ) at 1:53 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
The Perfect Storm
RGB: Reference DVD's are good things. Feel like going out for some ocean fishing now?
Kieran ( 12.13.238.139 ) at 12:51 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Twister DTS
Has anybody seen this DVD yet? I almost bought it at Costco yesterday, but I couldn't tell if the copy they had was the DTS version. How do you tell? I couldn't find the dts logo anywhere. I know that it's got both DTS and DD on the same disc...
Kieran ( 12.13.238.140 ) at 12:19 PM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
The Wrath of Khan
Oh yes... the dvd is on its way to the shelves! And it sounds like a good one.
johnbr ( 24.112.61.241 ) at 11:46 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
JBC:good luck.
Ron H ( 207.221.161.196 ) at 10:36 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
BYork: Due to his business being sold and some other commitments the honeymoon will not be till the end of the month.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.174 ) at 10:35 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Sound everywhere
AVB: BBQing to tunes is great fun. I end up inviting the neighbors over so they won't complain about it.
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 10:28 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
JBC -
Congrats(Yeah, like he's gonna be in the forum TODAY...not!)
Anyone know where they're honeymooning? We could try and conspire and send them something...
AVB ( 64.41.32.125 ) at 8:56 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
Sound everywhere
I wired up a JVC Digital Ready receiver (B stock) that I got on ebay to a set of Teac outside speakers (ebay again) and to an old set of speakers I had in the garage. I can BBQ now with tunes. Under $125 investment not counting my time.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 8:46 AM EST Monday, July 3, 2000
DiSH 6000
Cajun: DiSH does not upgrade receivers. They have packages to get a DiSH 500. This would get you the new Dish that hits 119 and 110. Then use your old dish for aiming at 61.5. As for the reciever. Once you buy them they are all but worthless for reselling. We are spoiled by higher end companies that let us trade up or upgrade our gear. Sat boxes are worth the parts that go into them.
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.203.192 ) at 10:02 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
JBC: Congrats Man! Good luck to you and your new wife.
Wayne: Happy Birthday.
Gar ( 169.207.194.232 ) at 8:40 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Outlaw!
Cajun Mike: this is for a Game room, so no biggie. If I can find a Outlaw Cheap or a Yamaha 995, I will get one. So far I found a 995 for $550
online used with a Warr. Card.
Gar ( 169.207.194.232 ) at 8:39 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
JBC: Rock on JBC!!!!!!!! Just don't give up your HT, haahahaha.
cai ( 24.28.216.21 ) at 7:58 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
OUTRAGEOUS ADVERTISING
My children were watching The Cartoon Network when at commercial time an ad for EnergX came on. In case some of you do not know what EnergX is, it is a supplemental pill that supposedly enhances sexual performance. I wonder how many 2-13 year olds need this garbage.
RGB ( 4.4.178.224 ) at 7:48 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
The Perfect Storm
Just got back from seeing this. Sheesh, I'm waterlogged! Great movie though, and I'm sure it'll make a reference DVD.
JBC: Congrats, and my best to both of you.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.40.192 ) at 4:23 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
JBC: Congratulations! Hey, you got through the tough part of the week. The rest is for your and your bride. Enjoy and don't woory about anyone but yourselves.
ALL Happy 4th of July Weekend. We started by going out for crabs last night (Maryland Blue Crabs, not what you guys on the west coast call crabs). What a great meal. Caught up on the yard work today and from now on it is swimming, barbeques, fireworks and good times with friends. I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July.
Rich ( 152.163.201.76 ) at 1:49 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Wayne, Happy Birthday!! see ya in a few weeks!!
Rich ( 152.163.201.76 ) at 1:48 PM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
JBC, Congradulations!!!!!!
Curtis ( 63.203.69.72 ) at 11:38 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Camera
Joe aka iguana master: Nice camera & printer you snagged there. Start snapping away and put up some stuff for all to see on one of the free photo hosting services.
Curtis ( 63.203.69.72 ) at 11:35 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
JBC: Congratulations on
1) Your marriage, and
2) simply surviving this far
Don't worry about those cold feet, all grooms get them. Here's a true story from my wedding that'll give you a laugh. An elderly judge friend of the family performed the service reading from a book. He became a broken record by repeating the standard "if anyone here knows of any reason why these two should not be joined together" part at least 5 times! His wife who was at least 20 years his junior literally smacked him on the shoulder to get him unstuck. It worked too.
AVB ( 64.41.32.229 ) at 10:58 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Best of Luck
Enjoy the day and may it last forever.
Just to keep it HT related post the movies.
Joe aka iguana master ( 205.188.199.141 ) at 10:43 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Best of life..... JBC enjoy your day
Joe aka iguana master ( 205.188.199.141 ) at 10:42 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Camera
Well good morning all
We bought the Olympus C-3000 & HP-P1000 printer. Also picked up ID$ for $19.99 yesterday. Even with paying tax, ID4 was cheaper then pre-order on the web.
Also picked out Tile and Shingles.....got to go
JBC ( 216.94.28.170 ) at 10:15 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Morning gang. It is 10:13 AM EST and I just got back from a bike ride. Next on my schedule is a shave, a shower and then a wedding. No wonder my feet are cold... it is my wedding. Looking forward to getting this thing over with as the endless string of parties has dulled my senses. Hope everyone has a great day. Next time I post I will, gulp, be married!!!
Wayne: Happy birthday dude!!
Tony C: The future mrs. and I are looking forward to seeing you on the 11th.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.207.102 ) at 10:01 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
DISH 6000 HDTV
Darian: Darian, I already have dish network with an extra receiver in my bedroom. ARe they offering any specials to upgrade?
Darian ( 209.122.196.78 ) at 9:28 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
DISH 6000 HDTV
Cajun Mike: 9430 is one of the 2 channels in HD and 5.1 at night. Shotime HD and HBO HD are the 2 channels. They are the HD counterparts of the east coast feeds. You need to have a dish aimed at 61.5 to get them to come up in your program guide. I only ran one run over to the SW21 that goes to my home theater. If you have the DiSH 6000 in Standard Definition mode and you go to one of the HD channels you get a high band witch letterboxed image. Because your TV IS NOT HD READY!!! You would need to just hook up the s-video feed and keep it in Standard def mode.
The big problem is that not alot of these units have shipped yet. You can't get them from dish. You need to go to your retailer. I called 4 before I found one. The other current down side, is that DISH decided to not include the over the air module like they promised. Initisally it was supposed to be in the box. Then it was going to be a cupon that that you redemied to get the card. Now it is a $100 option. Forget the fact that the unit was promised in March.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.223.1 ) at 1:04 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Marantz out of their minds?
Cajun Mike: they are always late and too expensive along with missing features that competition has. That DTS EX they are talking about is not the new DTS discreet that will be in the Denon 5800..
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.223.1 ) at 1:01 AM EST Sunday, July 2, 2000
Marantz out of their minds?
$4,700 for a flagship receiver? Good luck selling these things.
MARANTZ SR-14EX THX SURROUND EX RECEIVER REDEFINES HIGH-END HOME THEATER RECEIVER PERFORMANCE
Marantz today announced it will begin shipping its new top-of-the-line SR-14EX THX Surround EX Digital Surround Receiver in summer 2000. The most advanced receiver in Marantz history, the new THX Ultra-certified SR-14EX is among the first receivers to include THX Surround EX decoding for heightened surround sound realism, along with a host of high-end features that take home theater receiver performance to a dramatic new level.
The Next Step in Home Theater Surround Sound
Mark Stein, Marantz America Director of Marketing pointed out: "The Marantz SR-14EX builds upon the strengths on the company's award-winning SR-18, adding new performance and convenience features and incorporating the very latest leading-edge digital audio and video technologies." In addition to unparalleled Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound performance, the SR-14EX includes THX Surround EX capability, utilizing the latest-generation Zoran THX Surround EX processor. "The sound quality of Marantz's first THX Ultra, Surround EX receiver is excellent-Zoran is very proud to be a part of this exciting new product," noted Paul Goldberg, Vice President of Audio Products for Zoran. The new THX Surround EX format is an enhancement to digital sound that decodes an additional back surround channel from THX Surround EX-encoded DVD discs, providing a more realistic surround sound environment by allowing smoother 360-degree surround effects with more precise localization behind and beside the viewer.
The SR-14EX also provides Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Surround decoding, along with a variety of additional surround modes including a five-channel stereo mode that reproduces two-channel program material through all five channels in a multi-channel system. Complementing its complete surround sound versatility, the SR-14EX includes THX post-processing, for the most accurate possible reproduction of movie soundtracks in the home.
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The Marantz SR-14EX is constructed utilizing the highest-quality internal components, including massive power capacitors, custom-wound toroidal power transformers, extensive internal copper shielding and audiophile-grade capacitors and resistors. The receiver's chassis features a heavy-duty bottom plate to minimize internal resonances, along with machined aluminum alloy front, side and top panels for added strength and rigidity.
The SR-14EX offers an unmatched complement of high-end features and exceptional control flexibility. Highlights include three sets of component video inputs, an extensive array of digital and analog inputs, outputs and switching facilities, front-panel A/V inputs, and an RF input for use with Dolby Digital-encoded laser discs. The Marantz SR-14EX functions as a complete multi-room entertainment system, thanks to its independent second-zone audio and video outputs; viewers in both the main and second-room systems can enjoy two different programs simultaneously. Other advanced features include a precision AM/FM tuner with weighted and balanced Gyro-Touch horizontal tuning wheel, advanced bass management facilities, an icon-based multi-lingual on-screen display, tone controls that operate in the digital domain for all five main channels and much more. The SR-14EX also includes a six-channel direct input to accommodate future surround sound formats or outboard digital decoders, plus 7.1-channel preamp outputs for connection to a subwoofer and external power amplifiers.
For the ultimate in ease of operation, the SR-14EX is supplied with the ultimate remote-the Marantz RC5000 Programmable Universal Remote Control. The RC5000 can be programmed to provide total control of every component in a home entertainment system, utilizing an illuminated LCD touch-screen panel display with "virtual" buttons and graphics. The Marantz SR-14EX features the spectacular Reference Series styling and will be available July 2000 at a suggested retail price of $4,700.00.
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Cajun Mike ( 209.124.223.1 ) at 11:58 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Curtis: It's true..LOL. My Grandfather was asked to attend events like the ground breaking of OUr Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge. When my ex wife and I got married the Bishop was going to attend but he was very ill.
Curtis ( 63.203.71.52 ) at 10:29 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Cajun Mike: Cajun is related to a Pope?! Now I've heard everything.
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 9:25 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Pbs brodcast of the 4th in 5.1
See link: http://www.e-town.com/news/article.jhtml;$sessionid$DJZTTTAAAAUFXUPZJEFCFEY?articleID=2991
Michael AKA "the Home Theater/Home Building Animal" ( 63.225.205.238 ) at 7:22 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
It has been quite a while since I posted last. Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone. Want to wish everyone a great 4th of July.
BC: Happy Birthday.
Gasgeek: I sent you some e-mail did you ever get it?
Cajun Mike: Congrats on your new system purchases.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.207.92 ) at 6:00 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Tony C: Im actually not Cajun. I just use the name to designate where I'm from. Cajuns are french settlers from Nova Scotia that traveled from up north to settle in South Louisiana. Most notably Southwest, Louisiana. People think they are eating Cajun food when they go to New Orleans but in reality they are most likely eating Creole food. Creoles are typically people that are offspring of plantation owners and slaves from the 19th century. A coonass is usually referred to someone in North Louisiana/East Texas and Mississippi and is probably no different than a redneck. Common likes are professional wrestling, NASCAR and Bay Watch.
I'm neither Cajun or Coonass. My parents are of italian, and english descent. I'm actually a direct descendent of Pope Pius the tenth. Pope Pius was my grandfather's Uncle. I guess it doesn't matter because I'm Episcopalian....LOL
Tony C ( 208.209.205.66 ) at 5:30 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Curtis: I think our Joe is too young for "Hey Joe"
Cajun: Our local reviewer gave The Storm only 1 and 1/2 stars.
the special effects are supposed to be good though.
So is it impolite for a non-cajun to call a cajun a "coonass"?
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.96 ) at 2:34 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Mini DV camcorder
Tony C: i-Link is Sony's name for IEEE1394 (Firewire). There are a couple of software packages for between $150 and $200 that come with the firewire card for your computer. I have noticed that Windows 98SE seems to have a problem recognizing Firewire ports. The original Windows 98 has no such problem.
Wild Bill ( 63.21.91.96 ) at 2:32 PM EST Saturday, July 1, 2000
Joe aka Iguana Master: I have a Sony TV103 (last years model). I got it for $799. It will take digital stills in addition to 1 hour of digital recording.