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b-man1: Love your choice of topic titles...I don't suppose that's what the "b" in "b-man1" stands for is it? However, female attributes-aside, not everyone will agree with what I am about to say (and that's okay): We also had a very limited space problem in our small 7.1 theater relative to the rear channel speakers. We chose to go with in-wall speakers for the rears only (RCW-5's) and they work great!

{GROAN}: The Wings gave it up for the Flames 1-0. The were completely out-played {DOUBLE-GROAN}: Our projector died and we had to watch the game on our 36" direct-view TV See my post about it, if interested, in 'Home Theater' at: http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=49344&sessionID={29CC96CA-2D82-40B4-AE55-7A0356C8B6E8} {TRIPLE-GROAN}: Steve Yzerman (19) took a puck in the face, has a scratched left cornea, and multiple breaks in his left eye orbital bone. He's out for the duration.

Our Sharp DLP Projector died on Saturday! It's just over a year old and the lamp only has about 410 hours on it. It's a Sharp XV-Z9000U and I believe the unit has a 3-year warranty, but the $500 lamp that is supposed to last 2,000 hours has only a 90-day warranty. I am having a technician come out this week to examine it. There is a possibility that it is either the lamp or the DLP chip itself. Symptoms: About 4 days previous, the picture quality began to diminish and the darker regions of the screen seemed to gradually get darker. There just seemed to be "something" missing that was there before. Despite our efforts to recalibrate the projector with our Audio Video Essentials DVD on Friday night, Saturday when we turned the projector on, the images were so dark they were unwatchable! The lamp still illuminates, but at a seemingly diminished level. So I don;t know it's the bulb. or the mirror system on the DLP chip causein gthe problem. And, the timing sucks, too as our Klipsch Forum friend from Thunder Bay, Ontario (Michael Hurd) is coming all of the way down here (15-hours) with his girlfriend this-coming Friday, just to meet us and see your theater. And, now, it dosen't work! Does anybody out there such as AVMAN have any idea what may have caused this? The picture was flawless prior to last Tuesday. DANG-IT!!! -Picky

sj993: You've made some great points, most I agree with, especially the fans tribute to Montreal in the end. Those fans are a class act. On Don Cherry: I am fortune to live near Canada and be able to pick up CBC. Cherry is always fun to listen to. Even if the game I am watching is on another network such as ESPN for Fox Sports Net, I'll often tune into Hockey Night in Canada during the intermission just to listen to Don Cherry and his 'Coach's Corner'. It's a shame that it appears CBC is not going to renew Cherry's contract when it expires at the end of this season. Cherry has said recently (this week) that he'd love to continue 'Coach's Corner' (and I hope he does), but CBC has made no move. Believe it or not, there are rumors that CBC may ask Brett Hull of all people to do intermission spots in place of Cherry! He's done it before and he was quite good. Who knows? Stranger things than that have happened! dkp: I use a Tripp-Lite brand "Line Conditioner" to protect my entire system. It is wonderful in that it protects from surges, spikes, lightening, brown-outs and filters noise. It constantly monitors the incoming line voltage and as long as the voltage is between 85V and 140V, the box corrects the voltage going to my system back to 110V. If the input voltage should travel above or below that level, the box shuts the entire system down! The best part is that it is rack mountable and costs a least one-hundred less than the Monster and other brand boxes. It's the Model LCR 2400 and I got it through one of Tripp-Lite's online vendors a year ago for about $245 bucks. It's great insurance in addition to making the effort to ground your cable system and unplug the cable during electrical storms. I agree with all the good stuff you said relative to the league and teams. I saw this morning that Nieminen IS, in fact, OUT for today's game: One point for the good guys! GO WINGS, GO LEAFS, GO AV'S!!!!

I'll probably catch heck for this but: Ah-hem...Finding "Nemo-nen"

Need I say more?.... VILLE NIEMINEN (24)

jagangjee: I could not agree with you more that the goalies need to complain right away any time they are interfered with while they are in the blue. However, there are two things you mentioned that I wish to respectfully point out: 1) The goalies are currently not "fair game" regardless of where they are on the ice, and until that changes, they should not HAVE to complain to get the call if the refs are doing their jobs. 2) I respect Eddie the Eagle and no, he doesn't take any guff from players charging the crease (a lot like Patty Roy in that respect). However, Eddie, as you so accurately put it, does tend to "go nuts". In fact, that is his reputation among his fans. And, for that reason, he sometimes costs his team some dumb penalties, as did Roy. But as for being ruthless in net, no other goalie "crotches" Detroit forward Holstrom with the blade of his golaie stick more than does Belfour! ***YEOWOUCH!!!*** BTW: There were no less than 3 non-called icings against Calgary last night! (not to mention uncalled hits, etc.) UNACCEPTABLE!!!!

dkp: Among the six on-line retailers I see listed on Tripp-Lite's site, Provantage.com has the unit for $26.77 Yeah, those Klipsch THX systems are causing quite a stir and rightfully so. One thing's for sure, I am thankful we bought our reference system already last year before there was any talk of this new THX system. Why, you may ask? Because it was fairly easy to convince the wife to purchase the Reference series; they sounded great and were somewhat affordable. But, at just-under 10 Bill's for the THX system? Holy cow! I'm sure it's worth it but, she would have a "you-know-what" fit! And those type of fits are so-o ugly! LOL! I know the THX will probably out-perform my RF-7s and the rest, but they are just too pricey for me and my bride. The bad part is that the THX system would fit in my little room better than the RF-7s. Oh well. On Nieminen: My son put it best: They should have given him a game misconduct with a 3-game suspension and a fine. On Melrose: On rare occations, he actually says something I agree with, but most of the time he, and the other ESPN taking heads are so busy with there lips planted squarely on the arses of the Colorado Avalache that they have nothing good to say about most of the other teams, especially the Red Wings. Melrose is still sore because Detroit got rid of him years ago when he was quite unproductive. Sorry, but I am not a fan of Melrose, or the majority of the ESPN team.

One thing that still amazes me; How is it that even 10-years later, Rachael still looks awesomely-hot in those little mini-skirts?? {sigh} I am SO, going to miss Rac...er, um, ...I mean, 'Friends'.

jagangjee: Oh! I have to agree with you that '97 DET Vs. COL was the best, but I made the mis-assumption that you were only refering to finals. Sorry. I think it was that year too that the grand rivalry between the Av's and Wings was cemented for good. That series was one "Lollapalooza!" The only thing I have seen is a VHS video tape of the Wings' '97 series that is a video montage of each quarter-round of the finals and player interviews, etc. I happen to have a copy of it at the house. I think it was called simply "Hockeytown', or something like that. I do know the following year (1998) is still available at Amazon. It's called "Return to Hockeytown'. The (2003) DVD video is 'Red Alert'; also at Amazon. I think it's great that you'll be seeing the Leafs in HD, but not to dissapoint you, I have not been impressed (YET) with ESPN's HD coverage. They do golf really well in HD, but tend to chince-out when it comes to hockey. dkp: So sorry to hear of your TV dilemma. That really sucks! "Been there, done that." I did do some frantic channel-surfing for the game at 10 last night too, but I was fortunate that we receive channel 2. Sorry, dude! I'm afraid the Tige's got slaughtered last night. But they have improved so much this year. It's great to see. I agree with all of the points you made. Plug in for the subwoofer outlet: I recommend what I am using: Tripp Lite Model: ULTRABLOK428 has 2 outlet wall plug I am going to borrow the soapbox from dkp here for a minute: Yes, the Wings looked a bit ragged last night until the 3rd when Dandenault scored the go-ahead and Zetterberg shot an empty-netter. I was really P-O'd when that jackass, Nieminen ran Cujo over out of last-minute frustration. Despite the crappy officiating through-out the last two games (I KNOW that Calgry did not play 5-straight periods of flawless hockey...yet no calls), I must give the refs credit for cited that dirt-bag Nieminen with a major, and ejection and a game misconduct (I think)! He's a very skilled hockey player so there is no excuse for unprovoked, deliberate violence against another player on his part. He actually left the play to attack Cujo. All I've got to say about Saturday's Wings' game is, if Nieminen DID get the misconduct, then: "Yo! Nieminen: Buh-Bye!" Oh, and dkp: DITTO on Claude Lemieux?! McCarty (25) sure did clean his clock! HOCKEY RULES!! GO WINGS!!

m00n: it was a great episode! Glad you didn't miss it..... It started off with Rachael saying goodbye to everyone individually and then, Ross got angry and then Dandenault scored the go ahead goal in the third and then........AW, MAN! I gotta stop staying up past midnight watching those dang Stanley Cup Playoff games!

Outstanding Job!! Another sucessful conversion! Moo-ha-ha-ha-haaaaa!

jagangjee: Oh, man! That is a tough one for me. There were so many good series. Being a Wings fan however, I am going out on a limb here and say the 1996-1997 Year Playoff finals between Detroit and Phili. That was the year of the limo incident with Konstantinov, too.

Entering "our next president" takes you to John Kerry's election site. Hmmm....Could there be just a slight agenda here?

Yeah, those Tech Writers sure do know how to "woik deem woids!"

Colin: That was one-whopper of a sentence! Very nice sentiment, if I may say so.

tankhokie: Yep! That's the one. His name is "Digger" and I agree: That is one, gross commercial! Yuck! I think m00n's avitar is cute. I just needed a demented-looking character to upstage him is all. I guess from your reaction I succeeded! Sorry, if I offended anyone. That was not my intention.

T_Shomaker: I think the Blues are a fine team.- IMO They have always been a tough rival for Detroit. Every team faulters from time-to-time. Just look at the Wings right now; they are down 1-2 behind Calgary who simply out-played them last night. It happens. Naturally, I hope the Wings can come back, but they are far from perfect. Leafs are down 0-2 behind Phili and Colorado is 0-3 behind San Jose, Montreal 0-3 behind Tampa Bay. These are all great teams we are talking about. Only one thing is for certain: Somebody has to win and somebody has to lose.

It's all good. I think the Klipsch forum is the best audio forum offered on the web. All kidding aside, the people who care are all here. I especially enjoy my buds, m00n, Michael Hurd, dantfmly, fini, BBB, kenratboy, avman, ear, dpk, jagangjee & artto, too. I know there's more I missed: sorry guys! There is so much knowledge here that it's amazing. I enjoy reading Griffinator's comments, too. Right-to-the-point, that one!

m00n: Thanks for the highly-detailed and very thoughtful review. It is members such as you (and Dean) that make the Klipsch forum what it is: The best audio forum on the web! - Picky

jephdood: Not to joke around with you but, since you are describing such small areas, would a black permanent magic marker be too dark to use? Or, maybe some black paste shoe polish? I've heard of weirder things being used to touch-up furniture. Have you contacted your dealer about it?

EDIT: To make amends with Colin & 99:

Feathered, little bags of bird poop flying around. Eesh!