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Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-26-01, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,702
Posted By mward

Monster S14-4R-CL speaker cable for rear speakers - ?

I'm looking for some speaker cable for my rear speakers that is a step up from the cheap stuff. I've looked at Studio King and Carrol Command and Acoustic Research in the 12 gauge variety and am now...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-25-01, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By mward

Uh oh, I think I should have tried harder to make...

Uh oh, I think I should have tried harder to make my question more clear.

I'll need approximately 40+/- feet of cable for the left rear speaker and 40+/- for the right rear speaker. I'm trying to...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-25-01, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By mward

Better Cables

Yes, I have 3 cables ordered from Better Cables for the fronts and center but don't need that high of quality for the rears. The budget is $125 and it will take atleast 75 total feet to wire both...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-25-01, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By mward

10 gauge Sound King or the 12 gauge Carol Command wire?

Hi,
I need to buy a long run of cable (100') for my rear speakers (JBL S38's). My receiver is the Onkyo Integra 6.2

I'm looking at the following choices:
10 gauge Sound King or the 12 gauge...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-24-01, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,038
Posted By mward

My upgrade: Dish Network 501

I did it, I bought the new Dish Network 501 receiver last night. I thought I was going to get the 4922 (on close out), but for the same price I bought the newer 501 and this one has the Tivo/Replay...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-23-01, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,038
Posted By mward

Time for a new Receiver

Looks like I'm off to the local Dish Network store to upgrade my 4000 to the 4900 series.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-23-01, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,568
Posted By mward

Does anyone who owns the studio series know what...

Does anyone who owns the studio series know what kind of speaker wire connections they use??? Banana, spade, etc???

Thanks
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-23-01, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By mward

Speaker stands and cable recommendations...

Hey there,
Anyone have any recommendations on some cool speaker stands? I'm looking for some stands for rear bookshelf speakers.

Also, anyone have any opinions on Carol Command 12GA speaker...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-23-01, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,038
Posted By mward

Dish Network

Hi Xytraguptorh,
I have Dish Network and have not noticed any 5.1 broadcasts from HBO. How exactly do you determine if it is in 5.1? Can you just tell the difference or does your A/V receiver...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-19-01, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,383
Posted By mward

Breaking in speakers...

Hi, I had some questions about breaking in new speakers.

Is it a myth?
How long does it take?
Are there special ways of doing it, or is it just a matter of listening/usage time?

thanks
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-18-01, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,568
Posted By mward

I hear what you're saying Master J. I believe...

I hear what you're saying Master J. I believe I'll go with S310's in front and an s-center with S38's rounding out the back. We'll leave the Subwoofer question open for another day.

Upper-end...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-18-01, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By mward

Beer...

I LIKE that idea.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-18-01, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,568
Posted By mward

S412's ... Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! I...

S412's ... Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! I can't afford them! Those speakers look totally sweet, but I must draw the line somewhere.

I think what I'm really interested in is if anyone has...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-18-01, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,568
Posted By mward

JBL Speakers - S312 or ND310

I'm looking at JBL tower speakers and have a dilema. Here are the 2 speakers I'm looking at with all the specs-

S312:...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-18-01, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By mward

I like the idea of using a large main speaker as...

I like the idea of using a large main speaker as my center channel. That's actually what I've been doing for years, but it is a very cheap speaker and I'd like something more comparable with my...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-17-01, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By mward

Speakers/price range

My main speakers are JBL LX-55's. They're fairly large floor standers with 10" woofers. They're also 6 or 7 years old, so I can't get one for the center. I actually tried back then but gave up...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-17-01, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By mward

LARGE center channel/speaker recommendations...?

Hi,
Among the many upgrades I'm considering is a new center speaker. I've never cared for most center speakers because they seem small to me. So much of the sound depends on the center channel...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-17-01, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 883
Posted By mward

Do I even need a Sub?

Hi,
I have an Integra 6.2 receiver powering large speakers all around. The L and R speakers are JBL LX-55's (7 yrs old?) which are nice for the money ($300 ea) with 10" woofers and fairly good...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
07-17-01, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,311
Posted By mward

Subwoofer near Television

Hi,
Anyone know how close you can place a subwoofer to a Television set? I'm looking at the JBL PB10 or PB12 and was wondering if they are shielded.

Any preference btwn the 10 and the 12???
...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-25-01, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,686
Posted By mward

Hi, the answer is yes. The Sony 700 has...

Hi, the answer is yes.
The Sony 700 has progressive scan capability.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-25-01, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,686
Posted By mward

Hi, I just upgraded my home theater in the past...

Hi,
I just upgraded my home theater in the past week and thought I'd share my impressions so far on some recently released equipment.

Here's what I bought: Sony 700 DVD player ($349) and the...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-25-01, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By mward

I went with the 6.2 - AND LOVE IT!

Hey guys,
I finally made up my mind and on saturday bought the Integra 6.2. It sounds perfect! Even better in my living room than it did in the show room. Dolby Digital totally blows away my old...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-01, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By mward

Now I understand

Composite to S-video does sound nice. I assume that would enhance the whites and all the other good S-video stuff. That would be quite nice.

Definetely something to consider. I'll have to come...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-01, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By mward

Thanks for the help!

Thanks Joel, you've been a big help.

I guess that aside from my HT machismo kicking in, the deciding factor may be the composite to S-video capability of the 6.2. My TV is a very good Sony but...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
06-22-01, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By mward

6.2 vs 5.2

I stopped by a local dealer at lunch today and took a look at the Integra 5.2 and 6.2 models. The 5.2 sells for $499 and the 6.2 is available for $740.

The major feature differences between the...
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