captaincapitalism

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Krell HTS 7.1 Room EQ.
Currious, who's doing your system?I saw an ad for HAA in magazine last month, so I called the closest calibrator to NYC, Johnathan Fiedel at Audio & Video Solutions. 
Krell HTS 7.1 Room EQ.
I have a showcase Proc and Amp. I am about to hire an HAA calibrator in the next few weeks. Should I expect him to use the krell EQ? 
Feed back On NBS Omega II Power Cord
I am no audiophile; I am just getting into the hobby. But in case you still want my opinion...I actually compared the Omega 2 to the Monitor 0, and liked the Omega 2 better. I thought I heard a more open sound stage. Defiantly, more energetic. I p... 
Does a non-audiophile have to calibrate?
I am sure there are others that are thinking the same thing..but aren't going to say it.My point exactly! There are audiophiles that think only THEY will appreciate a system that is superior to Bose. That is all I want to know. Can a untrained, no... 
Does a non-audiophile have to calibrate?
This is the same dealer that sold you the Monster Power Conditioner in the first place??No. He actually recommended against it. I just liked the cool wattage usage display. I had him demo the difference between a NBS black box and the Monster Powe... 
Does a non-audiophile have to calibrate?
Quote:You could have saved yourself some time and money and picked up a Bose all in one system. Not being sarcastic just honest. That is a bit harsh and I'm not an audiophile. Bose was my initial plan until I heard bookshelf speakers from Polk tha... 
Does a non-audiophile have to calibrate?
Thank you all for your advice. I did buy the AVIA DVD and the one thing I understood was the tonal balance, which was the first step. I got lost at steps 2,3,4,5 when they were doing phase tests. I’m questioning if I need to do anything besides a ... 
Wire type frome Home Depot good for 12-volt trig
I wanted it shielded for aesthetic reasons. Anyway, I soldered the connecters to an alarm wire. Works Great! Thanks. 
Feed back On NBS Omega II Power Cord
I ordered it. If I do not hear an improvement, I will sell it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 
Please help me troubleshoot my processor
With the help of some people in AVS, I've troubled shooted the problem. I have a ground loop in my sat sytem. Wish me luck isolating it.Thanks,Cap 
Please help me troubleshoot my processor
Even if my Sat Reciever is inplugged. As soon as I complete the digital coax conection from either end, the sub distortion occurs. 
Krell Showcase set up help for newbie
Issue resolved. The DVD player was set for analog output. Showcase is auto-detecting just fine now. Thanks. 
Krell Showcase set up help for newbie
Throw away the krell?? I'd sooner throw away my mother-in-law. I think it is probally a setting in the DVD player. 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
I'm agree with Scottht on the theater seats. Comfort is high on the priority level. It's like the old internet slogan: Watch movies naked. (Changed from: Shop Naked). 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
I ordered a 76" Stewart StudioTec 130. 76” is smaller than I would have liked it, but I had to for practical reasons, as my library is 19’ long. For the time being I am using a white sheet stapled to the ceiling that’s 106”, with the price of havi...