yakbob
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| help on picking new old processor please... I'd add the Emotiva DMC-1 to the list since its basically a Sunfire Theater Grand IV and can be found cheaper only due to the badge on the front panel. | |
| McIntosh MX120 vs a new Rotel with 3D Imhififan makes a great point. Your family will still be able to enjoy 3D so long as your blu-ray player and TV can handle display of it.The MX-120 does have 7.1 analog inputs and would allow you playback of the latest codecs with your player doin... | |
| Starting small home theater, need advice "I'm a blu ray fan, and I don't have to buy them. blu ray is readily available at any number of mail-only outlets. high definition video and audio is here to stay, it isn't going anywhere. If you haven't gotten on the wagon, and don't intend to, w... | |
| Starting small home theater, need advice I have to agree with pgawan, HDMI will offer little to nothing in the way of sound quality for 95% of your listening. For that 5% of disc based movie watching will be Blu-Ray based? If your area is anything like mine, every brick and mortar movie ... | |
| McIntosh MX120 vs a new Rotel with 3D I forgot to mention one other minor issue with the mx-120. you will need to run an s-video cable (or component) from it to the television to view the on- screen setup menus. It isn't visible via HDMI. | |
| McIntosh MX120 vs a new Rotel with 3D It would help to know more about your needs ( like is 3D a requirement?), for us to offer more solid advice.That said, I can speak to the MX-120s abilities. You probably know that the HDMI inputs are video only, so you'll be running audio via coax... | |
| Seeking AV preamp for Emotiva XPR-5 Lucky for you the mistake was with your least expensive piece of equipment (the Onkyo). Can we factor in any of the "to be sold" TX-NR515 money in your budget? I'm guessing it would net about $150 used.The need for 3 HDMI and USB inputs will likel... | |
| HSU sound on a shoestring.... A used AV123 MFW-15 perhaps. Just plan on having a source for a backup amp. | |
| best of both worlds? would this work?? stereo & HT You could gain a little system simplicity without sacrificing sound quality by taking your $3000 preamp and AVR budget and allocating it to a used McIntosh MX-120 instead (they go for about $2600-2700 these days). This unit is great for those who ... | |
| EQ for a pair of subs I had a pair of SB12s for my 80% music 20% HT system and miss them dearly. They offer a very smooth sound and didn't draw attention to themselves. They integrated with my mains very well. In the end, they just didn't have enough output for my very... | |
| Subwoofer hitting floor...solution? If you're not opposed to a caveman approach, how about 4 hockey pucks under the spikes (assuming it has feet of some sort). Should cost less than $10. | |
| One SVS PB13Ultra or two SB13 Ultras? I'm currently running the SVS AS-EQ-1 with a pair of HSU ULS-15 sealed subs. Prior to installing the ULS's, I had a pair of SVS SB-12s (the predecessor to the SB13). The SB-12 were excellent and blended very well with my mains, but I needed a litt... | |
| AV Processor Question Internetmin's answer was perfect. I'd add that if you're willing to do without audio over HDMI and room correction, a used Emotiva MMC-1 can be had for about $275-300 these days. I used one for several years without complaint. They were certainly ... | |
| Help finding a Sub w/ quick punch down to 20hz Some really good sealed units have been mentioned already. The JLs are nice if your budget allows. I have a pair of the HSU ULS-15s in a large, open floorplan. They offer plenty of low end in my hard to tame room. I am employing the use of an SVS ... | |
| Need speaker for a small space and close to wall While I haven't personally heard them, the Von Schweikert VR-22s or used 33's would be on my research list if I had your room. They're designed for close the wall applications. The 33s in particular seems to get good reviews.http://vonschweikertau... |