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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-10-01, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,991
Posted By M i c h a e l

On the surface, this would make sense, but the...

On the surface, this would make sense, but the problem is that
the DD and DTS tracks are sourced from different master recordings,
and mixed at different levels (as you note).

For such a...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-06-01, 03:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,905
Posted By M i c h a e l

Re: For Anyone considering an RPTV purchase soon-

Yep, Runco's DLP sure is something, definitely makes the credit
card finger itch.

Do you have an iScan processor hooked up to the NEC, or
is it straight output?

Sure wish I had the space...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-06-01, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,109
Posted By M i c h a e l

Interesting example. :) Works well, bits are...

Interesting example. :) Works well, bits are bits.

One caveat, though, optical <B>may</B> help eliminate a
ground loop hum, since it's electrically 'dead'.

I use coax with no problems or hum.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

Come on, we all know we're talking an good chunk...

Come on, we all know we're talking an good chunk of change
worth of HT gear, and not simply a single an inexpensive pair of
speakers.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 04:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

>>non salient points snipped<< RE: the...

>>non salient points snipped<<

RE: the "hidden online used market"

Whether or not most people are aware of the booming used
market for high quality audio gear or not is irrelevant; the ...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

I've stayed 100% on topic. Whether or not you...

I've stayed 100% on topic. Whether or not you find my postings
silly or not is subjective; I'm addressing the issues raised in this
thread -- I don't find that silly, but perhaps you do. Fair...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

A few points: a) In your opinion, PSB has a...

A few points:

a) In your opinion, PSB has a poor resale. I disagree, and
provided a link to prove otherwise after a 30 second search.

b) People are not only recommending PSB in this thread. ...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

How is resale a moot point? Would you buy a car...

How is resale a moot point? Would you buy a car that
depreciates in value 75% in one year? I wouldn't.

Here's a link to some PSB Image speakers for sale:
...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-05-01, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

You raise two irrelevant points in a modern...

You raise two irrelevant points in a modern society.

1) I've sold gear to someone on the other side of the country,
ever heard of UPS?

2) Because your friends don't know about B&W, doesn't...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-04-01, 09:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

That's incorrect. There is a <B>huge</B> used...

That's incorrect. There is a <B>huge</B> used market for PSB, Paradigm, NHT
etc. It's quite easy to sell these brands when it's upgrade time,
and yes, I have done so numerous times (and the gear...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-04-01, 04:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By M i c h a e l

Some here like their stuff, but personally, I...

Some here like their stuff, but personally, I would never
spend $1,000 on gear with a limited resale market.

Ckeck out Paradigm, PSB, NHT, etc.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-04-01, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By M i c h a e l

Re: Three-layer Discs?

Your instincts are correct.

This is so blatant, that I would call the Regional Manager of
Best Buy and <B>have this scam artist fired</B>.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
09-03-01, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By M i c h a e l

The Paradigm studio line are <B>excellent</B>...

The Paradigm studio line are <B>excellent</B> speakers.

The Studio 60s are also very nice. If you can hack the extra
coinage, go for the Studio 60s. (If you were more into music,
I would say...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-30-01, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By M i c h a e l

I'd pick up a nice used Parasound amp for a few...

I'd pick up a nice used Parasound amp for a few hundred.

BTW, why the "1,000 Watt" requirement?
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-29-01, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By M i c h a e l

Yes, just buy a $5 splitter.

Yes, just buy a $5 splitter.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-28-01, 09:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,308
Posted By M i c h a e l

The problem is, they are NOT sold for $199. ...

The problem is, they are NOT sold for $199.

In their price range, <B>$1,000+</B> there are countless
higher-quality, better sounding options.

<B>That's</B> why people "bash" them, because...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-27-01, 08:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,308
Posted By M i c h a e l

Yes, they are bad. If you want small...

Yes, they are bad.

If you want small speakers, look into Gallo Acoustics.

http://www.roundsound.com

Bose speakers have <B>zero</B> advantage over other
speakers in the marketplace, and...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-26-01, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,568
Posted By M i c h a e l

Re: Rate my Home Theater

That doesn't leave room for much. :)

IMHO, an employee discount on average/low quality gear will
bring you an inexpensive average/low quality home theater.
Not a good value in my book. ...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-22-01, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By M i c h a e l

Looks like some sort of 'noise'; from where I...

Looks like some sort of 'noise'; from where I have no idea.

When my TVs die, the picture usually goes real bad, real
fast, so this looks like it may be fixable.


I'd get a verbal diagnosis...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-21-01, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By M i c h a e l

Also look into Denon and Yamaha. Denon edges out...

Also look into Denon and Yamaha. Denon edges out Yamaha
for sound quality, but is a bit more $$$. Let your budget be
your guide. :)
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-17-01, 09:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,869
Posted By M i c h a e l

But two high-quality speakers sound <B>better</B>...

But two high-quality speakers sound <B>better</B> than
5.1 cheapo speakers. So if the person did not want to upgrade,
they would still be ahead of the game. And if they DID want to
upgrade,...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-17-01, 09:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,869
Posted By M i c h a e l

Exactly. Great points.

Exactly. Great points.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-17-01, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By M i c h a e l

If you're buying a 32" TV, have you looked at the...

If you're buying a 32" TV, have you looked at the 32" Sony
Trinitrons? They're about $600-700 and the picture is stellar.
They also make a 35" model that's about $200 more.

I paid $1,000 for my...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-17-01, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By M i c h a e l

Thanks for the additional links. As far as I...

Thanks for the additional links.

As far as I can tell, these guys (av123.com) are all over the public
boards hyping their wares, so I would take all comments posted
on public boards with a...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-17-01, 12:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,869
Posted By M i c h a e l

I can think of several that fit into your $2K...

I can think of several that fit into your $2K range: NHT 2.9 and
Paradigm Reference Studio 100 for starters.






The 2.9 and Studio 100 can.
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