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$ 1,000 A/V receiever recomendations...
Yamaha RX-V1400 also has video-up conversion. All features are similar. However, RX-V1400 has Dolby ProLogic II-X. MSRP is $800, which is lower than MSRP of Denon 3803. Internet value is substantially less. Unlike the Denon, it is THX certified. T... 
Commercial vs retail TV what are tech differences?
For Panasonic, I second Kennyt. Consumer versions often have table stand. 
Best big flat screen under 4k
If you are looking for Plasma TV Buying Guide, go to PlasmaTVBuyingGuide.com. I have a Panasonic 42" plasma. Since all have similar features, I chose Panasonic over other brands primarily for 5 reasons.1. Brightness ratio -- 4000:1. Mine was last ... 
Denon AVR 3803 vs. Yamaha RXV 1400
Good call! :> ) 
Help me plan my next upgrade
1) Plasma TV?2) Replacement of in-wall speakers with true conventional speakers?3) Dual HSU or SVS powered subs? 4) Progressive DVD player?5) Power conditioner?I don't know your budget, and I'm assuming that your pref. is 50% HT & 50% music (p... 
Plasma TVs and center channel speakers
I agree with Slappy. I have seen such set up at two high-end audio stores. The center ML was on a small speaker stand, which sits on the floor. The speaker was pointed slightly up toward the viewer. Below my plasma (hang on the wall) is my center ... 
Is it possible to shield unshielded speakers?
If you go w/ LCD projector, you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck. 
Is it possible to shield unshielded speakers?
Since you're planning to upgrade your TV to a widescreen and you stated that your room is small, why not get a plasma, which is widescreen. It solves your small room issue and magnetic shield problem. In addition, it would be a WOW factor and pics... 
Favorite all-in-one remote control?
Check out RemoteCentral.com, which was where I did my research and got the Sony RM-AV3000 (MSRP $199) from B&H Photo Video online for $125. There are other better ones, but I didn't want to spend something equivalent to a AV receiver. I love w... 
In search of a 5.1 receiver with THX??
There are tons of them out there. Any limiting budget or the sky is the limit? 2-channel music? FYI only, Yamaha recently released RX-V1400 for MSRP $800, which can be found for substantially less. It meets most of your requirements-- THX, Digitia... 
Denon AVR 3803 vs. Yamaha RXV 1400
I'm bias b/c I have RXV1400 as pre/pro and Marantz 5-channel amp to drive it. HT is awesome and 2-channel music is wonderful while 7-channel stereo mode to host party throughout the house is excellent. For comparison in this price range. 
where do you cross over your ht setup
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What small HT speakers to buy?
To have these plasma-TV-matching speakers hang on the wall, these are your options.1. Definitive Technology has Mythos series to go with your plasma.2. Acoustic Research has Phantom series to go with your plasma too, but they are hard to find b/c ... 
Power conditioning w/ video projectors?
When I was using analog cable, the MonsterBar 2100 improves the pic quality. When I switch over to digital cable, I can't tell which one attribute more as pic quality improves more. Regardless, it can be a surge protector to protect my plasma. 
How to audition subwoofer?
Thank you for your inputs. I did go to a true high end audio store. I was surprised to learn that they did not even have a subwoofer. They let me listen to Hotel California through a CD transporter and a "1-kg remote control" with a $10,000 heavy ...