Foost

I've been all over looking for a program that will allow me to password protect certain folders and files at my discretion. Does such a thing exist?

I am attempting to build a computer for the first time and have some questions. I would also like opinions on what i am planning to buy so far. Pentium 4 2ghz 512 cache 478 - $197 VIA P4XB-SA m.b. - $74 Dane-elec DDR 512 SDRAM - $102 Maxtor Quietdrive 40 GB - $78 MSI Geforce 4 64 mb - $68 S.B. live 5.1 - $32 sony floppy - $15 Antec 330w case - $95 Creative modem f/d/v - $20 *note - i'm not sure which burner yet Questions 1. Are these decent prices? 2. Is that motherboard going to work for the memory and processor i described? 3. Do these parts all look compatible? 4, I guess i need a heatsink, what should i get? let me know if you need more info. Please let me know what you think and feel free to make suggestions. I can't afford to mess this up. thanks

A friend of mine is looking to buy their first DVD player. I have been looking at the Sony DVP-NS500V and the Hitachi DVP315U. They both seem to fit the budget. My friend has not HT and will be using it with a 4:3 analog tv. I wouldn't expect to see major upgrades any time soon. any other options? opinions of these two? Thanks

the reason hk receivers only have five channels of amplification is because it is impossible to fit that many high current channels in a reasonably sized box. think about that the next time you see a 6, 7 or 8 channel receiver pushing between 100 and 170 watts per channel. simple physics

I am doing a paper on the history of HT. If anyone knows of a current source of information, that would be great. Otherwise, would you like to describe your progression (if you have been doing this for more than 10 years). I know there isn't much of a history before the 80's, but i want to gather as much info as i can. I think one of the first forms was quadraphonic sp? thanks

I have the exact same setup and have definitely not experienced the same thing. Try putting them in the corners about 6 to 12 inches from the walls. Just play around with them, it should workout fine.

Just jumped on board at the polk bb to see what was up. Not a very intelligent bunch over there. Some folks seem to know what they're talking about, but all too many seemed to be very ignorant and a little too on edge. I read through and had to laugh at much of what was said there. makes me feel pretty good about own little home here.

Anyone who thinks we would all be better off without unions is an idiot. That point is not debateable. History, and common human mentality show us quite clearly that society is not better off without unions. On the other hand, anyone who thinks unions are currently perfect, are equally ignorant. they are clearly not as efficient and effective as they could (should) be. Personally, i would rather be paying the extra small percentage of the price knowing that the people who manufactured the product aren't working 14 hour days, six days a week for $5 a day. come to think of it, that probably is the case for my soccer ball and running shoes.

wow, thanks guys. feel free to keep it coming. if it's easier, my email is foster_andr@bentley.edu

the sf2s do sound a little "smoother" but will not give you the lifelike sound or volume of the rf3. If you can swing the cost of the rf3 and matching center, it is definitely worthwhile in my opinion.

Is there any way to get one of the upcoming PWK biograpies thru klipsch? I am attempting to do a paper for my upper level history class on klipsch, a reflection of the industry. I really need to get my hands on one of these books, i don't even need it to be signed, although that would be great. I just want a copy. Is this possible??? I am very open to ideas here. Also, any other sources for the history of klipsch than the website? There isn't a whole lot of info there. Thanks

I paid $650 for my rf3s last summer. I would pay a little more for the 2's, but realize that the difference in sound is not going to be very much. I think you are paying mainly for the monster name, not added quality. edit: that number is in US $, just convert for canadian. i'm not sure if they cost more simply because they are shipped to another country This message has been edited by Foost on 03-20-2002 at 05:56 PM

I have had great luck with my HK AVR500 and my reference speakers. I like the "warm" sound of the HK stuff. I didn't like the yamaha "sound" and i prefered the HK sound over the denon, but that's just me.

Ok, signed or not, i just want a copy. can anyone do this for me? I want to learn as much as I want it as a piece of history. Any help out there? email me at foster_andr@bentley.edu if you can get me a copy. thanks.

I have to chime in here. I'm live in maine, not far from portland and I too frequent New England HiFi. I have formed a pretty good relationship with Andy over the past few years. He and the other folks at NE hifi are the best I have ever met. Those Heresys he sold for $200 were actually turned in the week before by a guy who bought them from Andy 20 years ago. The owner and his wife bought a new house and she wanted them out. Reluctantly, the guy traded them in. 3 days later, Andy gets a call from the wife, asking him to please not sell them to anyone as her husband had "expressed his undying desire to hold on to them" He will be picking them back up in a few days. The $200 is for some minor superficial repairs Andy made while they were briefly his. Great store, great guy. by the way, i listened to those '74 Heresy's this weekend and i loved them. They were the first I have heard of the heritage line and the sound was incredible. I am definitely hooked, there is just that small matter of money..... This message has been edited by Foost on 03-18-2002 at 08:49 PM