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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

10-09-00, 09:12 PM

Replies: 3

DD/DTS receiver recommendation?

Views: 818

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bhk:
It depends on what your budget is going to be. In the 500-600 range, the Outlaw is difficult to beat. In...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-30-00, 11:38 PM

Replies: 12

Sony Playstation 2

Views: 882

Posted By koobird

I know this is lazy, but does anyone know the...

I know this is lazy, but does anyone know the specs for the PS2? When is it released? How are the Japanese and U.S. versions different?

The reason I ask this question on this board is because I...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-14-00, 06:28 PM

Replies: 3

Ranking of receivers?

Views: 1,149

Posted By koobird

Can receivers be ranked according to quality? Can...

Can receivers be ranked according to quality? Can one put certain receivers into a lower, middle, and upper echelon? I asked a audio equipment salesman about the various categories of equipment and...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-12-00, 11:53 PM

Replies: 22

Great Bargain on a DTS system?

Views: 952

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by stevevt:
You should be able to find some pretty ok Pioneers, Kenwoods, and maybe a few others in the $200 to...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-12-00, 06:46 PM

Replies: 22

Great Bargain on a DTS system?

Views: 952

Posted By koobird

Ditto. There is no DD/ DTS decoder present here....

Ditto. There is no DD/ DTS decoder present here. It says explicitly you will have to purchase an external decoder.

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-12-00, 06:14 PM

Replies: 11

Resistance and Impedance

Views: 908

Posted By koobird

What is the relationship between resistance and...

What is the relationship between resistance and impedance, and what should I look for in speakers as far as those 2 criteria go?

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-12-00, 05:28 PM

Replies: 19

DTS really noticeable?

Views: 1,074

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by bassethound:
I can definitely hear a difference between DTS and DD5.1 on my system. Your mileage may vary...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-12-00, 04:17 PM

Replies: 19

DTS really noticeable?

Views: 1,074

Posted By koobird

Theoretically, DTS is supposed to offer a...

Theoretically, DTS is supposed to offer a superior audio experience with a higher compression encoding rate. How noticeable is the difference between DD and DTS on identical movies? I hear that it is...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-11-00, 09:13 PM

Replies: 7

matching speakers

Views: 1,207

Posted By koobird

When I say matching, I mean using speakers from...

When I say matching, I mean using speakers from the same manufacturer.

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-11-00, 09:12 PM

Replies: 7

matching speakers

Views: 1,207

Posted By koobird

I realize that matching the mains with the center...

I realize that matching the mains with the center channel is extremely important. How important is it to match the mains with the subwoofer?

How important is it to match the mains with the rears?

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-11-00, 08:45 PM

Replies: 12

Ideal Music-only Speakers

Views: 846

Posted By koobird

This is an interesting issue. What criteria...

This is an interesting issue.

What criteria determines whether a speaker is good for music, and whether a speaker is good for HT?

It would save me a lot of trouble to be able to figure this...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-09-00, 03:02 PM

Replies: 7

Paradigm Atom Speakers

Views: 3,326

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by koobird:
If anyone is interested in the article, I will take excerpts from it and quote it for you. But believe...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-09-00, 12:39 PM

Replies: 1

Klipsch Heresy

Views: 1,086

Posted By koobird

I have some OLD Klipsch Heresy speakers that were...

I have some OLD Klipsch Heresy speakers that were bought in 1985. I was wondering whether they would still be good for a HT setup. I dont have much money to spare for the receiver/ speakers so I...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-07-00, 11:55 PM

Replies: 7

Paradigm Atom Speakers

Views: 3,326

Posted By koobird

I just went to the local audiophile specialty...

I just went to the local audiophile specialty store and was blown away by the Paradigm Atom speakers. Not too familiar with the various brand names, I simply asked for the best pair of speakers that...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-07-00, 12:34 AM

Replies: 12

DTS

Views: 984

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by cloud:
There are two ways to get DTS sound.

1)If you're DVD player has a built in DD/DTS decoder then the...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-06-00, 05:29 PM

Replies: 12

DTS

Views: 984

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by cloud:
I think there is some confusion going on here. In order to play back a DTS soundtrack you need to have...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-05-00, 09:39 PM

Replies: 12

DTS

Views: 984

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dodobird:
Frankly, an receiver would be a better choice, because... you know why. Sound quality,...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-05-00, 09:02 PM

Replies: 12

DTS

Views: 984

Posted By koobird

I heard somewhere on this forum that the DTS...

I heard somewhere on this forum that the DTS decoder MUST be present in the receiver for one to listen to DTS. Is this true?

I have a receiver that is DD ready; so I am thinking about buying a DD/...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-03-00, 06:31 PM

Replies: 10

Help me pick the best big screen from Amazon

Views: 1,284

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by steve miller:
My budget will be approx $1500 to $2000. I am clicking my way to that total. They have approx 12...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-03-00, 06:25 PM

Replies: 14

DD/ DTS receivers

Views: 821

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by electronix_kid:
DVD, DSS(Digital Sat), LD, CD, some MP3.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

CD can be in DD? That's news to...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

09-02-00, 01:09 PM

Replies: 14

DD/ DTS receivers

Views: 821

Posted By koobird

thanks folks

thanks folks

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

08-31-00, 03:38 AM

Replies: 14

DD/ DTS receivers

Views: 821

Posted By koobird

I read somewhere that DD/ DTS receivers are...

I read somewhere that DD/ DTS receivers are necessary for one to hear satellite TV in DD. What are all the possible media that I can hook up to my receiver that can be heard in DD/ DTS? Radio? CD?

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

08-26-00, 02:09 AM

Replies: 3

Any known issues with some players/movies?

Views: 855

Posted By koobird

for an official list of ALL known DVD player...

for an official list of ALL known DVD player conflicts, please check the official DVD FAQ:
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

it has an EXTENSIVE list of all known conflicts

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

08-25-00, 05:00 PM

Replies: 13

Digital Decoder

Views: 818

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Windowace:
With Progressive Recording Dvd Players coming soon. Buy a entry level dvd player. Stick to a Sony...

Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear

08-25-00, 04:52 PM

Replies: 13

Digital Decoder

Views: 818

Posted By koobird

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by djones6746:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by d-rell:
[B] I would still recommend buying the receiver with both...

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