I have an overabundance of stereo/home theater equipment and I need to simplify. Is it possible to hook a second pair of stereo speakers up to an existing 5.1 system in some way? The receiver does NOT have a second zone.
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posted by 40 Watt
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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Ever since the DVD age began, I've noticed that music and sound effects in movies are always WAY louder than the dialogue. It's really annoying. Will a properly configured surround sound system fix this? What is the right way to set up surround sound speakers? Are sound bars any good?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Mar 11, 2013 -
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Can you help me find a home theater or speaker system that meets my needs? Things seem to have changed since I last looked a decade or two ago.
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posted by procrastination
on Dec 27, 2012 -
15 answers
What can I do with a
massive entertainment cabinet after getting rid of the television? None of the local charities are interested (and I don't blame them). For reference, it's 6'10" tall x 8' wide x 2' deep, the doors need 18" clearance to open, the upper shelves are glass, and I hate needing to worry about the glass doors. All suggestions (kindling? cat gym? ding-dong ditch it somewhere?) on where to take it or how to repurpose it are welcome!
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posted by VelveteenBabbitt
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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I'm getting a projector for gaming (and occasionally movies). It's across a living room, about 15 feet, to go on a wall. I've previously used just a boring office projector and that worked fine. I'm not super concerned about image quality; it needs to be good enough to read text on the "screen", but that's about it. Can I get away with an LED projector?
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posted by NoraReed
on May 13, 2012 -
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A hypothetical question: what would it take to turn a room into my house into a theater that shows new releases (and avoid loud audiences)?
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posted by gchucky
on May 8, 2012 -
22 answers
I want to learn about IP and Network integration for home theater/home automation. Cedia looks like they have
exactly what I'm looking for...but not until September. I'm reasonably computer-savvy and a fast learner, so my first choice would be a fast-paced crash course, starting right-the-heck now. In order of preference: Live in-person class(es), interactive learning website or software, book, non-interactive website. Also, location in the Northeast US is optimal but not required. Thanks!
posted by SampleSize
on Mar 23, 2012 -
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One of the rear surround outputs on my receiver causes any speaker that's plugged into it to constantly produce a quiet but noticeable sound of static or white noise. What could be causing this?
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posted by strangely stunted trees
on Mar 13, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm going back to school in the Fall for a 2-year biomedical equipment tech degree which will hopefully lead to a decent long-term career. Yay! In the meantime (until the Fall and during the 2 years) though, I need to make some money. I've thought that maybe A/V or home theater installation might fit the bill as something I have some interest in and wouldn't be completely dead-end. Is it a good job?
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posted by SampleSize
on Mar 9, 2012 -
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I'm shopping for an HDTV, and might have lucked into an excellent deal on a Panasonic TH-50PF30U "digital signage display". Help me understand the difference between a consumer plasma HDTV and a
digital signage plasma HDTV, because this is the first time I've heard of the latter.
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posted by churl
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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Is it legal to charge people to use my home theater (rent it out)? I have a home theater. It's pretty friggin' sweet if I do say so myself - gazillion inch screen, state of the art surround system, 12 theater seats, etc. I built it myself. I know that movies always have those warnings at the beginning but I am not charging people to see a specific movie, I am just charging them for use of the room for a specified period of time.
posted by locussst
on Dec 2, 2011 -
11 answers
Help me build the bitchin'-est home theater multi-node network for my house. Let your imagination fly!
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posted by hincandenza
on Nov 29, 2011 -
6 answers
Does a minimalist but high-quality stereo receiver exist? For me, the ideal receiver would have the essential inputs and outputs with a focus on the latest technology instead of every input for every occasion. It would only need to be 2.1 but 5.1 would be Ok. It would be beautifully designed. And it would likely be a bit expensive. It would essentially be the 'Macbook Air' of receivers. Does anything like this exist?
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posted by verevi
on Sep 10, 2011 -
21 answers
What's the real reason Blu-Ray players don't come in multi-disc carousel configurations?
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posted by tdischino
on Sep 10, 2011 -
12 answers
I'd like to be able to select my Linux box as my audio out device in my Windows 7 box. Is there a way to make that happen?
posted by jsturgill
on Sep 10, 2011 -
9 answers
An idle stereo upgrade question: If I were to upgrade any part of my stereo system, would I get more bang for the buck upgrading my receiver, my speakers, or it would it probably not make a difference given my listening habits? Details on my setup inside.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Aug 15, 2011 -
12 answers
How do I connect stereo headphones (1/8" male end) to a Toshiba 24SLV411U HDTV/DVD Combo?
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posted by D.Billy
on Jun 1, 2011 -
4 answers
Building a house and want a home theater. Need input on dimensions, furniture, etc. from those who have done it
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posted by arniec
on May 2, 2011 -
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Are there any flaws in my home theater audio plans? I own the
LG 50PK550 TV which I love, but the internal speakers are predictably terrible. I'm starting from scratch with audio as I currently have no components. I was considering just a two speaker solution, but I've decided after spending the day browsing AVS that I'm likely going for a full 7.1 system. Price to performance ratio is extremely important to me though, I want something I'll be happy with and that will last, but I'm not willing to spend $100s more for minor gains. I don't have a strict budget but the cheaper the better (for a good product).
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posted by haveanicesummer
on Mar 29, 2011 -
4 answers
I am supposed to be a Smart Person and understand technology, but trying to price out and determine the right components for a modest home-audio setup is apparently beyond me.
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posted by Tomorrowful
on Jan 10, 2011 -
21 answers
Can you recommend a good programmable remote control that has the ability to perform a series of tasks (macros) and costs under $150?
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posted by TochterAusElysium
on Dec 9, 2010 -
6 answers
Help me fix my parents' ridiculous TV/DVD/Internet set-up. There are wires and boxes everywhere and they've paid for all this stuff, but they can't actually do what they bought it for.
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posted by unannihilated
on Nov 26, 2010 -
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Questions & Recommendations about 'Soundbar' Style Speakers that Simulate 5.1 Surround Sound without 5 speakers
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posted by darkgroove
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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Should I pay out the nose to have my Mitsubishi HD projector fixed by these bastards, or suck it up and buy a new one?
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posted by allkindsoftime
on Oct 27, 2010 -
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My Panasonic home theater audio receiver died. I want to replace it but not all the other components of my system. How can I find compatible hardware before making a purchase?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Sep 17, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me reduce the footprint of my home theater components. Any and all options welcome.
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posted by bondcliff
on Sep 17, 2010 -
10 answers
I want to use an LCD monitor to receive over the air digital broadcast signals. How do I go about doing this, and what equipment do I need?
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posted by reenum
on Sep 2, 2010 -
11 answers
Recommend me a sound card! Mainly used as a music box / television / recording, details inside.
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posted by Lemurrhea
on Jul 24, 2010 -
2 answers
I am looking for an affordable receiver that can handle my new low-budget home theater setup. I will be connecting a PC and an Xbox 360, both ideally via HDMI, to a projector that does not have HDMI pass-through capability. What is the cheapest receiver with multiple HDMI inputs that can take the incoming video signal and send it along to the projector?
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posted by allen8219
on Jun 8, 2010 -
7 answers
I keep buying low-end home theatre systems and they keep breaking. Maybe I'm not actually buying the right thing?
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posted by roll truck roll
on Jun 4, 2010 -
12 answers
What is the best external storage option for a PC running XBMC?
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posted by zcow
on May 22, 2010 -
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How can I listen to music from my PC on a home theater while utilizing my sub woofer? I have my PC in a different room, hooked up with an optical cable to my home theater receiver. When I play music from iTunes on my PC, the sound only comes out of my main floor speakers and not my sub woofer. Is this possible with regular music tracks?
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posted by dpollitt
on Apr 13, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a comprehensive A/V switch that receives pretty much anything and converts it all to digital signals for HDTVs and modern home theaters. Does it exist?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Mar 8, 2010 -
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My wife and I are finally getting around to getting an HDTV soon. When
we do that, we want to adjust the setup in our living room to reflect
the way we consume entertainment these days.
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posted by COBRA!
on Nov 9, 2009 -
11 answers
I'm looking for a home audio receiver + speakers to serve a few different purposes. Can you help me find a good one?
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posted by wordsmith
on Oct 16, 2009 -
3 answers
[Hi-Fi / HT filter] Help me find the right front speakers for my receiver, so that both music and movies sound good !
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posted by madeinitaly
on Oct 14, 2009 -
6 answers
Going crazy trying to figure out my HTPC/media server options from scratch. Yes, I've been reading other threads but I'm a unique snowflake so there's
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posted by itesser
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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