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Measuring speaker impedance dips
If the company that made your speakers is still in business, call them up and ask for that info. They would have had to test for that. 
NHT 2.9s - what amp is for me w/small/med budget?
Get a Rotel RB-991 or the newer RB-1080. Each has 200 watts per side. These will drive them quite well and they are alot of amp for the dollar. 
HDTV transmitter/antenna information
I second the outdoor antenna from radio shack. I purchased one from them for about $25 several years ago plus 10 bucks for a 5 foot mast, and hardware to attach it and put it up on my roof. Pulls in all the stations there are and they are about 60... 
REcomendations for a compact 5 channel amplifier?
For the bedroom, I think he should look into the panasonic sa-xr55 or 57 digital A/V receiver. Have everything in one slim unit instead the need for two. Stays cool to the touch and will do everything you will need for home theater. Sounds good too. 
I'm Looking For the Best
I think you should buy a concert hall and have a live symphony that can play any song desired. 
Are the Klipschorns mainly for Classical music ??
allsmiles,did the CD's you found to sound poor also sound that way on other speakers you have had? Or are you perhaps comparing them to records you used to play from back in the "stoner" days. I usually found the rock music I enjoyed alot on recor... 
Dual Subwoofer Question
I have 2 subs, one on either side of my couch, set off a couple of feet out. Hidden under plants, they are also mostly invisible. One is an Adire Rava- which is a front firing 12" sealed sub and the other is a Hsu VTF-2- with a 10"downward facing ... 
Cheapest class D amp?
I have just received the latest sonic T amp for $140.It is quite impressive sounding for the money. Can play very loud, has a great bass slam and so far puts out nothing but clean detailed sound. My speakers are 100dB efficient but is supposed to ... 
Best cheap Projector-Need help, screen already up
Go to the site Visualapex.com. Check out the panasonic AE900. It gets great reviews and is priced right. I use the Optoma H31. It is also a great PJ and is at a great price as well. I have never seen yours in action so can't compare. You might wan... 
anyone using a DVDO VP30 or HD+ & Projector?
Frye's sells the HD dvdo player. If you have one near, you buy it and check it out. 
Video lags behind audio - Help
Some DVD players and receivers have a feature just for that problem, so that you can alter the timing of the sound by small increments. Check your manuals and see if there is an adjustment for the time lag problems. 
KT-88/ 90 choices to replace my new stock tubes
I have had the EH KT88's and was not impressed. I think the Chinese made Valve Arts that I use sound great though. 
Sensitivity in speakers
I went from Audio Physic Tempo 3's to a pair of Klipsch Epic CF3's, which are 100dB efficient. One of the cool things about these speakers is when listening at low volumes, they still have impactful bass. And I am talking of a volume of -60 on my ... 
Recommendations on movie scenes for subwoofers
Still one of the best continous huge bass lines is in the movie Blade II. There is a scene shot in a vampire dance club that pounds the subwoofer for several minutes with huge bass. As already mentioned, War of the Worlds, when the aliens first em... 
Best DVD Player for Under $200
The player that beat out all others in the Secrets of Home Theater and hifi bench tests for video performance is the Oppo at $199.00. upconverts and has a DVI. Oppodigital.com