tesseract86

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Deciding between Yamaha or Marantz
If you're budget permits the new Marantz AV8801 around $2300 has a great review on home theater magazine, I've had Marantz AVR and like them very much I also had several Yamaha AVRs and prefer the Marantz.I now use an Arcam AVR400 that I'm happy w... 
Arcam AVR + Tektons
Arcam avr400 will give you the power you need and then some, on the Arcam, base is awesome, your speakers are sensitive aprox 90-92db so you shouldn't have any problems.I have the Merlin vsm speakers sensitivity is 89 db, and the Arcam delivers, I... 
looking for a place to buy blu-ray dvds
wow $17.99 for Z, its 29.99 at best buy, well done.Costco is a great idea I am a member but never paid attention to the movies section.I think best buy had a special on Tuesdays not sure if they still do.I guess that the consensus is that quality ... 
looking for a place to buy blu-ray dvds
You guys are great I will look up cduniverse, I buy from Amazon but I didn't know that they help out with problems good to know.thank you all very much!! 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
you're right about the yellow, I tried the "normal" as you suggested and the yellow disappeared .thanks for the info. 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
I'm very happy with the multiple menu and choices of tweaking this beauty to your lighting environment and liking.My settings for 3D, I use gamma -3 it darkens a bit also gives the overall picture a punch cell light 20 all the reviews I've read re... 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Bo1972, can you recommend settings for 3D viewing? or perhaps you could share your favorite settings on either 2D or 3D. The more I watch the Samsung f8500 the better it gets, the colors are beautiful, its very sharp.Waiting for 100 hours to calib... 
$1750 AVR/separates + disc player budget:thoughts?
If you go the route of an AVR, Take a look at the Arcam avr400, powerful 90w perchannel x5. the new Marantz is also a good contender, but too many channels for my taste.good luck! 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
I'll ask the dealer for it, I only got the silver one which is fine but if it comes with it why not,thanks a lot Bo! 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Bo1972, just curious I got one remote (I like it) instead of the two remotes that most reviews say you're supposed to get the other is a black plastic type, they say some people prefer it to the silver one I got. did I get short changed?? I'm happ... 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Bacardi, this link gives you some tweak ideas, good article.http://www.flatpanelshd.com/review.php?subaction=showfull&id=1375254254#7 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Just got the tv, its everything I expected, awesome picture, excellent sharpness and brightness that I can control. Great resolution and contrast can see every detail from sweat to zits, couldn't be happier.thanks to all for your input. 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Bo1972Just bought the Samsung 64"f8500 and a wall mount,Sanus XF228-B1, hope it works well its a double arm, full auto, extends 28".I read the home theater review of the F8500 and they suggest some tweaks before calibration. I'll be sure to commen... 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
Bo1972, a few months ago I bought cables and power cords from Morrow audio, so far I'm happy with the difference they made to my system.I'm sure that you're Audioquest Diamond is great for that price it better be.thanks though! 
Tough decision, samsung Samsung PN65F8500 or
After much research between the Samsung f8500 and Panasonic zt60, there's no doubt that they are both excellent TV's.But for what suits me and my room best is the Samsung its brighter and that will work well with my room which is on the bright sid...