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Which artists do you just not get?
Well, I think I'm gonna be lambasted for this one...80 posts and noone has mentioned this guy...everyone must like him but me. Neil Young. Ack | 117 |
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Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
I hate when people throw around "this isn't high-end" and phrases like that. High-end is what you make it. If it looks and sounds good to you then it's high-end. You . . . | 61 |
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Good DVD Concert?
Didn't expect this many responses so soon ;) Good stuff. Keep 'em coming | 57 |
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Your favourite recordings that everyone else hates
Replying here is like revealing your darkest music secrets. You know, those CD's that you keep in a "safe place" in case someone comes over and decides to look over your . . . | 50 |
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Whats the coolest sounding movie?
Saving Private Ryan and Fifth Element | 37 |
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Great Rock & Roll speakers?
Paradigms are a very underrated speaker. They have zero snob appeal but we want great sound not greatly exaggerated prices right? I run the 60's with a PW2200 sub and they are . . . | 37 |
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Good under 200watt stereo amp for under $800
Paradigm Ref Studio 60v2. Nothing super great or expensive since I can't afford such things | 26 |
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B&W 7NT vs. Paradigm reference 80 for plinius mkII
He actually said that he couldn't hear the 6k difference. I would also vote for the Paradigms. I personally think they sound much better than the B&W's. I also think that the . . . | 23 |
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Upbeat music suggestions?
I'm cutting and pasting this to a Word Doc so I can print this and go down to the store and see what I can see! Thanks alot and keep the good ideas flowing. It's gonna be a good . . . | 18 |
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Good preamp suggestion for around $1000
Alot of excellent choices. I am leaning toward solid state simply because I am a newbie in the pre amp arena and the maintenance of tubes (and the interchangeability as well as . . . | 17 |
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Hi-Fi wanna-be needing advice on an Amp purchase
Gotta recommend the Odyssey Stratos. I have the 60v2s as well and I have the Stratos amp and it was a truly amazing difference over my 5 channel amp | 17 |
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My HT and Music station.
Phizzer I wanted the 80's but just couldn't swing it at the time of purchase. I originally planned on buying 40's but the price of stands and the fact that I have cats that like to. . . | 16 |
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Odyssey Stratus or Parasound Halo A23?
Stratos...much nicer amp in my opinion. I have Paradigms and the Stratos took my experience to a whole new level of detail | 16 |
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Speaker Cables? Your input kindly requested.
I use BetterCables biwire and they are excellent. Check the reviews | 16 |
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Seperating 2 channel and HT in the same system.
Oooohhh...I must bow down to the Revels ;) Well I have sold my B&K Ref20 pre/pro. I think my first route will be to buy a pre/pro like the Aragon Soundstage or the Classe SSP25.... . . | 15 |
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Best dd 5.1/dts processor for around 2k used
Aragon Stage One is nice with excellent analog passthrough for 2ch. Classe makes nice sounding equipment as well | 12 |
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Need speaker suggestions please
Revel F30s | 11 |
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Cremona Media Room
My $200 DVD player got the best scores of all the players tested in Hometheaterhifi.com testing. So don't judge a player by its price | 10 |
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High End HT
Well let's be honest, alot of people here are "Toy Boys". People who want to have the latest, greatest stuff. When the newest Video card comes out for the computer, they . . . | 10 |
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Home Theater Speaker Advice
Get the Studio 60's, Studio CC, Studio 20's and a PW2200 Sub in the Paradigm. Should come out about the same price and offer a MUCH better theater experience. Trust me | 9 |
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Paradigm vs. Boston Acoutics
Paradigm. No question. I have heard both and I must say the Paradigms are a better theater speaker and a MUCH better music speaker. I auditioned many speakers in this price range. . . | 8 |
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Elite DV-09 vs. Progressive Scan
Get a Panasonic XP30 ($199 new from ebay)...best picture quality or a Panasonic RP91 ($400 used)...same picture but with DVD-Audio. Check out hometheaterhifi.com for the complete . . . | 7 |
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Pioneer DV-45A Elite vs Denon DVD 2800 MK II
hometheaterhifi.com tested both along with a myriad of others. Check it out...you will be surprised | 6 |
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How much power do you need for realistic HT?
I think that the 100-120 would be fine for a theater with smallish speakers. Any decent theater uses a powered subwoofer which handles all the serious power sapping explosions. The. . . | 6 |
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Pre/Pro assistance and advice needed
Also considering the Classe SSP30. Any other suggestions out there | 5 |
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HT Set -up for $2K????
I see everyone recommending the Phillips DVDQ50AT. I'd like to say that the Panasonic XP30 is a much better value at around $200 on Ebay etc. Hometheaterhifi.com has tested a large. . . | 5 |
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Review: Paradigm PW-2200 Subwoofer
Totally agree. I have had mine for 2 years and I keep discovering how glad I am that I bought it. Very fast response and as thunderous as you can handle | 4 |
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Going from HT to 2CH...spkr suggestions $2000ish
The room is pretty well damped. Ceiling is about 14ft rising to 19ft as you approach listening position. Room is about 13ft wide by 19ft long. I sit about 11ft from the source . . . | 4 |
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Monitors vs Floorstanders
I run a Arcam Alpha 9 CD through a B&K Ref20 pre/pro and use the Arcam's internal Ring Dac. I use the Ref20 for HT decoding. The Stratos amp powers the main speakers and I have a . . . | 4 |
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Help with choosing a DVD Player
You are running the coax out from your DVD to your pre/pro right? Get a Panasonic RP91 ($400 used). The best picture you can buy from ANY progressive scan DVD player and DVD-Audio . . . | 4 |
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Request Speaker Cable Recommendations
I know not many people here have them but I use Bettercables.com cables for my system. Not too expensive and rate alot higher than most cables costing 5x as much | 4 |
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Cap upgrade?
Perfect description. Thanks. I am purchasing an amp that has had the upgrade and I am wondering how that will affect the overall listening experience. But your explanation was just. . . | 4 |
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Aragon Soundstage owners
My menu does not give me an option in "Stereo Direct" mode. It does in "Stereo Analog". The only adjustment it lets me do in Direct is the gain for FR, FL and . . . | 3 |
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Odyssey speakers?
Not REALLY looking but I was curious if anyone had heard any of them. You never know when you might get the urge to sell your current speakers and possibly upgrade | 2 |
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Review: Paradigm Studio 60 Speaker
Totally agree. My 60v2's are excellent speakers. Extremely detailed and transprent. They just let the music flow. The soundstage is huge and I often find myself turning around . . . | 2 |
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Slight hiss when amp on and system off.
Thanks a bunch. I emailed Odyssey support but got no reply. The 'Gon is a great place for tech support | 2 |
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Have looked at so much I have confused myself...
You have alot of good options. I would spring for: 1) B&K Ref 30 pre/pro(will utilize 5.1, DVD-A and zone 2) $800-1000 2) Panasonic XP50 DVD/DVD-A (hometheaterhifi.com has this as. . . | 2 |
