sb in SC

Bummer on the 3pack D-Rex. It ordered of the website last night. It said it was back order and would ship in a week or so. I hope I still get it.

I was able to find many superbit titles on bestbuy.com. I just entered the title I was looking for, and then selected the superbit one from the numerous ones that matched the lookup. I ended up having 2 of them shipped, and picked 5 of them up at my local store. Pretty good price for SB DVD's especially the 3 pack of 5th element\desperado\crouching.

My wife works for a company that sells Klipsch speakers, and she gets 60% everything they sell including Aragon amps. I got 2 complete surround setups thru her work (ref line). I wish I had more money. Oh, and shipping was free, direct from Klipsch.

I have had my Toshiba 57H94 for a few weeks now receiving HD signals via chimney mounted antenna. I get about 9 HD channels, and the picture (and sound) is great. DVD viewing at 480p is also awesome. If you can receive any HD signals, I highly recommend it. Even if all you do is watch a bunch of DVD's, the larger screen (and better picture) make it worth it also. The picture quality on standard def signals is not great, but it is still enjoyable.

I am running Marantz with my Ref 3 speakers, and I enjoy the sound for music and movies. I didn't know the SRX500 series was coming out. I will have to see if an upgrade is in my future.

Hey picky, not to be picky, but how about some more photos of the completed project either here, or on your website. That room is sooooo cool. I'd love to see more.

Sick, I upgraded from the KSW-12 to the RW-12, and there was a vast impovement. I highly recommend the upgrade from the KSW. (whether it be to a Klipsh or SVS, or different brand). The RW-12 works very well with my Ref 3 line of speakers. (The KSW-12 is now used in my family room with a quintet system).

I've got it. Watched it a couple times. I recommend it to frieds who want to borrow a movie that they have not seen before.

---------------- On 9/13/2004 10:41:42 AM colterphoto1 wrote: Now I'm REALLY confused. When you say rear channels, are you meaning the CENTER rear? SO that in 6.1 you get discrete 'side' rear channels, but 1 or 2 (matrixed) 'center' rear channels? I guess that way if a distinctly rear sound went across the back soundstage it would be discretely left, then matrixed mono center, then discretely right. Does this make sense. If my RXV2400 DOLBY DIGITAL receiver has all mono matrixed rear (or side?-I find this term confusing) channels, I'm taking it back cause it's no better than dolby pro-logic. ---------------- No need to take you unit back. It is just a matter of understanding some of the terms that are used, and how each format (DD/DTS) handles the "creation" of the rear channels. Concerning terminology of the rear speaker(s). I have heard these called the surround rear (6.1) of rears (7.1), or the center back (6.1) or center backs (7.1). Your unit is capable of utilizing all the current audio formats available for DD and DTS. For a DVD that is encoded with just 5.1 (Center, fronts, side surrounds, and LFE), your unit should be capable of creating a matrix mix of the info from the existing channels of sound, and produce sound from the rears (one or both depending on if you are running a 6.1 or 7.1 setup). If you are listening to a DD-EX DVD, then the rear channel is already coded (mixed/matrixed) onto the DVD itself, and the info is relayed to the rear surround speakers. (do keep in mind that the same signal is going to both the rear speakers (in a 7.1 setup)). If you are listening to a DTS-ES DVD, then you will have a discrete rear surround channel, but there is only one discrete rear channel of information on the DVD. The pre/pro or receiver will send this same discrete signal to both the rear surrounds.

DD-EX is called 6.1, but keep in mind that the rear channel is not a discrete channel, it is a matrix of the 2 side surrounds. Only DTS-ES has a discrete back channel.

Regarding the "discrete" rear channels. There is currently no discrete back left and right material. (I.e. even for a true 6.1 discrete mix DTS ES, the 2 back channels are the same). DD EX applies a matrixed mix (of the side surrounds) for the rear surrounds (be them a sinlge (6.1) or dual (7.1) setup). Dolby Prologic IIx also provides the ability to offer a matrixed rear channel(s).

I currently have the Marantz SR4300, I also am running a 2 channel system with a NAD 2200 amp. I have not heard any of the "modern" NAD HT receivers, but I am sure they sound quite good. If you are looking at the Marantz SR7400, accessories for less has a refurbished unit (they are authorized reseller) for $669.00. This is a great price for the 7400. I may try to see if I can swing one myself.

Bill, I am still building my 5.1 music collection. Only about 15 disks thus far. Thus far I have found Yes:Fragile, Big Phat Band:Swinging for the Fences (a little strong on the surrounds), Steely Dan:2 against nature, Pink Floyd: DSOTM, and ELP: Brain Salad really good (to me) surround mixes.

Well, I went ahead and ordered 2 RB-25's to act as my surrounds for DVD-A/SACD listening, and the result turned out good. I now get better imaging with the sound from the surrounds than with the RS-3ii's. I ended up installing the RB-25's directly below the RS-3ii's, and added a banana plug switch plate that allows me to manually switch speakers depending on the source. I still prefer the RS-3iis for movie viewing. I could not afford a fancy switcher, so I just "ham and egged" it as my dad would say.

What finish do your 7's have? I would have to recommend the RB-35 as a better match than the RB-25, but it is hard to argue with the finish you want, and a cheaper price.