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How do I merge home theater into my 2 chan setup?
If you have a Home Depot near you go down the electrical aisle find the RCA gold banana plugs. I use them they are like $5. a pair. If they wear out get some more. I dont use the outer sleeves though they're conductive.The plugs use 2 set screws, ... 
Review: B & W Loudspeakers Matrix 802 s2 Speaker
P.S. In the 802 series 3 the mid/treble head assembly is movable, so toe in is not a problem. essentialy, the speaker is a mini monitor sitting on top of a sub woofer. If you use one of those laser pointers for 5 bucks ( the ones that are flat, no... 
What would improve the soundstage of my B&W 802s3
This system is in a custom built dedicated home theater/ sound room,all electrical lines are dedicated (check out under system) Trying different cables now. Thinking about re-tubing. Have original tubes (sovteks) about 9 years old. Came with ARC p... 
Speaker break in?
I believe the rubber surround loosens up,its very stiff when new I had Polks that sounded very thumpy at first. In time the base smoothed out and got warmer sounding. Also the magnet assembly moving on the pole piece wears in , like a door hinge g... 
What would improve the soundstage of my B&W 802s3
I forgot to add. I have a 53" pioneer RPTV between the speakers although the B&W's stick out a little in front of the tv. Also I wonder if re-tubing the preamp would help.I Wouldnt go thruogh the reciever into the amp. its not as good as the A... 
Is it worth upgrading DVD to progressive scan?
Toshiba progressive scan works great 189.00 cant go wrong. 
How do I merge home theater into my 2 chan setup?
Try What I do, 2 separate systems, 2 channel and H.T. I put banana plugs on the speaker end of the stereo and theater wires to the main speakers. When Ilisten to stereo fine when I want Home Theater just unplug the 2 channel and plug in the L/R wi... 
How do I start?
If you want quality, dont go cheap. First dont buy home theatre in a box. Save your money for a while and get a good receiver and good front speakers. Wait till you save some more $$$$$ and get a sub.Save more, get a center channel save, save,save... 
Starting out. - need your counsel
Try the Harman Kardon line of A/V receivers. I have the AVR7000 which is disco. Now the 8000 is out they all have DTS which is what you should look for if they have that they have everything else. 
Poor Man's 2 channel HT--advice sought
I agree with Avguygeorge. Get a cheap HIFI vcr a cheap receiver. And try PSB Image 2B's I have 2 Pair, Use one pair in my bedroom system which is 2 channel and use it for home theatre. Get stands for the speakers. The 2B's are $250-300. 
Review: Audio Research LS-7 Tube preamp
I too have an LS7. Upgraded from an Adcom GFP 565. The difference was amazing. Sound stage, bloom, no electronic haze or grain. Better bass. But if I could have afforded it at the time I would have gone for the LS-2 Slightly better. Longer decay o... 
Review: B & W Loudspeakers Matrix 802 s2 Speaker
Just purchased B&W 802s3 thru Audiogon, With dedicated Sound Anchor stands. Upgraded from 10 y.o. Polk Monitor 10-B. Using B&K EX-442 200wpc Dual mono amp and ARC LS7 and EAD T-7000 Transport and DAC. Although I thought the Polks were grea... 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
I think everything is relative. If youre worried about the price vs. performance ratio on speakers i.e. B&W you can do what I did, and wait a few years and get a mint used pair at a much lower price. Hey, its the same with cars, would you spen... 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
Just bought a pair of B&W802,s and they are definitly not mid-fi you must be driving them with inferior electronics or listening in your closet. They are accurate, and image incredibly. they are one the best sounding speakers I have Heard!,as ... 
With Recent Talk Here of PSB Stratus Goldi's,....
Now using Polk monitor 10 Had them for ten years. Considered the PSB goldi's Heard them in the dealer showroom extensively. Have 2 pair Image 2B in other systems in the house, and Alphas for the rear surrounds in the theater, but thought the sound...