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Yes I read from other forums about this NAD hiss problem. Read this one for an insight.

I was doing a search and ended up reading this thread. OMG, this one is hilarious! [] I'm a new member in that forum and I do get good information here and there. I've been posting there recently (because of my Sony DVD shift problem) although I have been reading stuff since last year when I got my HT system. I found this poll thread but don't see the rocket speakers there so I'm assuming they fall under "others" (and they misspelled klipsch too).

I think the 1075 would fall into that price range. I was reading some posts and it was pointed out that most dealers would discount it to $850 and this was like 2003. The other brands are more expensive so i'll scratch them out. I'll try to visit a rotel dealer soon. My other problem is how to convince/(or hide it) from my boss ......i meant my wife. [:$]

Besides Rotel, are there any other brands that anyone would recommend and what model that falls within my budget of $800?

I have RF35, RB35 , RC35, PB12-ISD running through a Yamaha RXV1500. Use it like 80% movies, 20% music. What would adding a power amplifier (i.e. RMB1075 or 1095) do if I decide to get one? Been seeing a lot of post about it but really couldn't get a grip on the concept. Doesn't the receiver act as an amplifier already or am I totally clueless on this post? TIA

There's actually a tread for this problem in that forum and a handful of members have had the problem. I'm begginning to like it a little more each day of use actually and have decided to stick with it. Resolution is great. Details I can't see before on my progressive scan DVD player into component really comes out (like linings on the collar, facial contours, etc.).

I recently got this DVD player but it seems to have some problem. When upscaling the signal, the viewable image shrinks by an inch (height wise). From left to right, 480P-720P-1080i. Picture quality is superb and was thinking of keeping it but may have changed my mind recently.

Toyota Matrix AWD. Love it when it snows!!! [] If money was no object, I would like a Ferrari ENZO but not this one!!!

STAR WARS 1 to 6. If I was to pick one then it would be STAR WARS (episode IV - the first one). Then I would pick THE MATRIX after that.

Can it go ZOOM-ZOOM? []

Just finished watching it tonight. Yes - lot's of crackling sound on the explosions in the opening scene. The rest are OK. I thought Penelope was really skinny before (Blow movie w/ Johnny Depp) but she didn't look like it in this one. Really has a lovely face IMO.

Or try this one too. Screen size Suggested viewing distance 30" 6.25 feet 35" 7.3 feet 40" 8.3 feet 45" 9.4 feet 50" 10.4 feet 55" 11.5 feet 60" 12.5 feet 65" 13.5 feet

Check this out. Viewing Distance Calculations The distance from your television to where you will be sitting is a matter of several factors: the size of your room, where the rest of the furniture is arranged, and what is comfortable to your eyes. However, for those of you who like formulas, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) recommends that the screen should be of a size that you will see 30 degrees of viewing angle side to side from where you are sitting. If you really want to adhere to this, it means calculating either the size of the TV if you know how far away you will be sitting, or calculating the viewing distance if you know how big your TV screen is. The mathematics are easy. If we say that the horizontal (not diagonal) measurement of your television is "X", and the distance from your television to your seat is "Y", then the following formulas can be used to calculate the proper dimension for either one of these measurements: X = Y/1.8664 and Y = 1.8664 X. So, for example, if you are purchasing a television, and the distance from your seat to where you will be placing the TV is 6 feet, then you solve the equation for X. X = 6/1.8664 = 3.21 feet or 38.6 inches. Take a ruler with you to the electronics store and measure the horizontal width of the sets you are choosing from. If you have already purchased a television, then you need to calculate the proper viewing distance. If, for example, you have a television that is 4 feet wide, then you solve the equation for Y. Y = 1.8664 times 4 = 7.5 feet. In practice, using the above formula results in a viewing distance that may be too close for many viewers. A more reasonable number can be calculated using the principle of sitting back about 3 - 5 times the width of the TV. If that does not satisfy you, then just sit where you darn well please. When you shop for the television, each set is marked with its diagonal size (the diagonal measurement is always larger than the horizontal, so using this number is more impressive). Actually, you don't need to be so exact. Comfort level is the rule, not mathematical formulas, but the formulas are there if you want to use them. If you have never owned a big screen TV, you may think that the ones you shop for are too large. However, you will be surprised at how fast you adapt to the large picture once you have it at home for a few days. When watching letterboxed movies in particular, larger screens are necessary for the best visual effect. Therefore, you will probably be more satisfied in the long run if you purchase the largest set you can fit into your viewing room.

Borrowed from a friend. Can't believe it myself but the issues they raised was mind boggling. It's "WHOA!!!" raised to a new level for me. Kept an open mind. O/T I was actually working in wall street that day when everything transpired. Was I scared? Hell NO - I WAS REALLY SCARED! I was able to go home at around 8PM. Hugged and kissed my wife and 2 sons when I saw them with a new outlook towards life and evrything else. Yes, a real life changing experience for me.

Sweet!!!

I'm not so sure about that. I believe PLAYSTATION 3 will come out with the BLU-RAY format when launched in 2006 so you have to count all the gamers buying the unit alone (count me in).

Oliver was actually Stoned when he filmed the movie. So there you go! []

You can check SAMSUNG's website. I would go for the new ones that comes out with 1080p resolution model HLRxxx8W. Check out the AVSFORUM RPTV (Rear projection TV) forums for more info. They had very good reviews. I too have the pedestal model. Looks very nice but it's a pain to move (if you are going to move it).

You're right about this. http://www.thx.com/mod/products/dvd/optimizerIntro.html

OK. I forgot that I changed my DVD player from the time I used AVIA. I re-calibrated again and the final figures are closed to the figures by the THX optimizer. I guess the optimizer is a good tool to use to adjust your video settings if you don't have AVIA and DVE.

ha ha - this is funny although I think this is beyond simple math since it already touches basic algebra.

I recently used the THX VIDEO OPTIMIZER that comes with the Star Wars DVD. Prior to doing this, my Samsung DLP was calibrated using AVIA (last year). Is this video optimizer only for THX movies because I ended up changing color and brightness on my current configuration? Anyway, I think I'll run AVIA again and see what I come up with.

Thanks for the info. I hava a Yamaha RXV1500 so I think I will stick with the digital output.

I was looking to get a Sony 5 disk DVD/CD/SACD player and ended up ordering the Sony upconverting DVD model DVP-NS70H. As soon as I receive this unit, I'm planning to use my current DVD player (SLV-D560P) as my dedicated CD player instead. My questions is, is it better to use the COAX DIGITAL OUT rather than the AUDIO OUT for this purpose? TIF