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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-02, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Alfer

No offense, but you've been around here since Dec...

No offense, but you've been around here since Dec 2000, I'd hope you could figure out there are numerous ways to find out answers to your question...such as do a quick search for "budget reciever"...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-02, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,441
Posted By Alfer

I believe the 6.1 matrix is used to "simulate"...

I believe the 6.1 matrix is used to "simulate" having a rear center speaker when Dolby Digital EX DVD's are played (not the DTS stuff) and you don't have a center rear speaker.

If I recall, the...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-02, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,739
Posted By Alfer

This guy has been doing a good job of posting all...

This guy has been doing a good job of posting all the latest EX, ES titles available.HERE (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19190)

(hope posting this link...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-02, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By Alfer

I am more than happy with my Pioneer 811. Best...

I am more than happy with my Pioneer 811. Best value around IMHO.

It replaced my Outlaw 1050 and I haven't regretted it.

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-02, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By Alfer

What's deceiving about that model is that it...

What's deceiving about that model is that it decodes DD EX and DTS ES, BUT you'll notice it only has speaker outputs and amps to power the standard 5.1 system only.

You have to buy an extra amp OR...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-16-02, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By Alfer

I have the crossover on my Sony set all the way...

I have the crossover on my Sony set all the way up, and let the receiver do the work. My receiver crossover is set at 80.

If your receiver has sub frequency adjustments, give this a try.

I...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-29-02, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,102
Posted By Alfer

Ditto what Tee said. :) Alfer

Ditto what Tee said. :)

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-29-02, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Alfer

When did this problem start? Reason I ask...

When did this problem start?

Reason I ask is that a friend of mine had his little girl do something similar and the way we fixed it was do a simple unplugging of the power for several hours...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-26-02, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By Alfer

It looks like you're on the right track... ...

It looks like you're on the right track...

May I throw in a couple of suggestions:

For the receiver you may also want to look into the Outlaw 1050 (outlawaudio.com) 6.1 receiver that's $499...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-26-02, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Alfer

Not sure what part of the country you're in, but...

Not sure what part of the country you're in, but where I am I found an awesome pair of Celestion (http://www.celestion.com/)F30 3 way front's for $99 each at Ultimate Electronics (aka: Soundtrak).
...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-19-02, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,094
Posted By Alfer

Do a search over at HTF, they most likely have...

Do a search over at HTF, they most likely have all the how to's, since this was discussed extensively there a while back.

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-12-02, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,284
Posted By Alfer

They tried to stop me in front of Home Depot here...

They tried to stop me in front of Home Depot here in T-Town during my Xmas vacation..Same old beat up van and skinny slob with a pony tail yellin' out the window "HEY YOU!! HEY!!"

As I walked past...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-05-02, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Alfer

Hey Cript... I tried auto on/off for a...

Hey Cript...

I tried auto on/off for a while, but it always shut off during quiet parts of movies, and when the LFE was needed, it (the sub)had a slight delay when it kicked back on. That's why I...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-05-02, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Alfer

Sony SA-WM 40...close to your budget and kicks...

Sony SA-WM 40...close to your budget and kicks some butt for HT (and music)

Mines well over a year old, stays ON 24/7 and runs flawlessly.

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-03-02, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Alfer

Ditto what Brian said. Save your money and spend...

Ditto what Brian said. Save your money and spend it on something worthwhile.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-28-01, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Alfer

Sorry to say that's not a possible scenario. You...

Sorry to say that's not a possible scenario. You can't convert to Component. You're stuck with either the RCA out standard video or S-Video (if it's part of the box you got)

This and MANY other...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-28-01, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Alfer

Unfortunately it's not gonna do me a BIT of good...

Unfortunately it's not gonna do me a BIT of good here in the South. Sucks.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-28-01, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By Alfer

If your receiver has a "sub out" plug, go buy an...

If your receiver has a "sub out" plug, go buy an audio cable that has the RCA plugs on the end and connect it to the receiver then the IN plug on the sub. You can buy a "subwoofer cable" at Best Buy...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-27-01, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By Alfer

A lot of people on other HT forums rave about the...

A lot of people on other HT forums rave about the Sony 4:3 HDTV monitors...links below.

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11052516&m=1&cat=24&scat=1470
...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-27-01, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By Alfer

That's a tough call. If they sound good and are...

That's a tough call. If they sound good and are pretty solid built and able to handle some intense 5.1 sounddtracks, then I'd say keep them and just buy a Technics center and enjoy his system.

If...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-27-01, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By Alfer

Any video cable that has those yellow RCA plug...

Any video cable that has those yellow RCA plug ends is 75ohm and will do the trick.

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-27-01, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By Alfer

This Cerwin Vega system is nice and it's about...

This Cerwin Vega system is nice and it's about $280 at Best Buy, unless it's on sale and if you're lucky and have a BB card, it may qualify for 6 month or 18 month No Interest promo they always run....
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
12-27-01, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By Alfer

He needs to buy the center channel that matches...

He needs to buy the center channel that matches his front speakers (brand/model) to get the "best", most even sound.

Since you didn't post what fronts he has, there's not much else we can do to...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-04-01, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By Alfer

You need to go to http://www.hometheaterspot.com...

You need to go to http://www.hometheaterspot.com and visit their RCA forum, there are lots of posts concerning this TV.

Alfer
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
08-20-01, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,521
Posted By Alfer

I use "Endust for Electronics" and it works...

I use "Endust for Electronics" and it works great. It also helps repel dust etc.

Alfer
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