slappy

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Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
RedwoodgardenYa know what, ive been thinking about doing that, there ARE problems associated with it, but nothing somebody cannot overcome. My issue is this. My HT setup is in the rumpus room in the basement. The ol' lady and i really dont spend a... 
High End HT
Elise, Thank you for your inputyou are probably right, there would be a difference. But i dont think there would be a big difference due to the audio content provided in DVDs. If this was also used for music, then Definatly, go for the better equi... 
HDTV questions
The difference between HDTV and HDTV-ready is weather or not the TV has an on-board HD decoder right?Without the decoder you use the cablebox as a decoder? 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
Wow. Alot of people have some pretty serious demands for a high end HT. Im not too sure i agree with high end HT. Come on, its a movie. I have a HT system for under 10k that sounds absolutly incredible. I have yet to hear something better. Im not ... 
Where do you draw the line???
I saw if somone has a 30,000 setup, and somone has a 20,000 setup, with the same number and basic type of components, and the 30,000 system sounds inferior to the 20,000, then i say the owner of the 30,000 needs to pack all his stuff up and ship i... 
What do You listen to?
Funk. Funk, Blues, and old rock. Not sure what you all are talkin about here with this satanism stuff, you all starting a cult?Dunno if i should get involved, But i thought i remember hearing a while back, satanism was something labeled to beliefs... 
Why Veneer?
Ron, Thankyou for that input, Talk about looking for a table scrap and getting a steak dinner! :)Ok, here is a stupid question. Has anyone here tried creating thier own materials for the boxes? That phenolic board sounds alot like a really fancy ... 
Building a Subwoofer
Thats to everyone for the replys! i really appreciate it!I hate my current career and i want to change career paths, i know some people out there are lucky enough to do what they enjoy for a living, and i want to be them, so that means high end au... 
I need a physically flat or small subwoofer....
I agree with Jameswei. If you want power but dont want to sacrifice the real estate, the True Subwoofer Jr from Sunfire is the way to go. 9"x9" 
Words From the Wise
1) Dont sweat the petty stuff2) Dont pet the sweaty Stuff3) if you are the top monkey all you see are smiling faces when you look down. if you are not the top monkey, all you see when you look up are a##holes.4) Dont take this stuff too seriously.... 
Whats the coolest sounding movie?
FOR COOL SOUND EFFECTS, i agree with THXrich, Attack of the clones sounds fantastic. The seismic charges in the asteroid belt make the hair on the back of my neck stand straight!Not to mention the ruble when the luxury liner escorted by the two fi... 
Building a Subwoofer
Rives Holy Crap! Yeah, i think that is a little out of my price range. I dont think it would be good for my basement too! especially if i take it with me when i leave! hahaha 
Why Veneer?
Thanks for all the replys. I was hoping there was some benefit from that. I would hate to think a company that produces $10,000 speakers was just cutting corners! :) 
Help! Upgrading CDP in the $1500-$3500 range!
Just got an Arcam Alpha 9 about a month and a half ago and I'm still blown away by the improved sound. I also went from using Audioquest Turquoise to Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling interconnects. For the price, ($1600) it was well worth it. I...