If you have a low-end A/V receiver (less than $400) that has lasted without problems for 5 years or more, tell me the brand name. I won't buy the same model that you bought five years ago, but I may choose the same brand, and go buy the latest equivalent offering manufactured from them.
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posted by ErikH2000
on Jun 8, 2013 -
31 answers
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 -
12 answers
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 -
10 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
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
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
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 -
11 answers
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 -
10 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
Should I buy a home theater in a box, or should I buy speakers and a receiver separately?
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posted by Grither
on Mar 4, 2009 -
18 answers
Any ideas about a wireless (or at least fairly elegant) MacBook Pro/1080p projector entertainment system setup?
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posted by cmoj
on Nov 21, 2008 -
6 answers
What and where are the best audio/home theater discussion groups/forums for someone wanting to learn about said items?
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posted by Phyltre
on Feb 25, 2008 -
10 answers
What's the best combination of soundcard, speaker bundle and/or receiver I can get to work with a standard PC running
MediaPortal that I'm using as a HTPC?
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posted by mmcg
on Apr 12, 2006 -
8 answers
I'm thinking about moving to a more minimalist home theater -- in-wall speakers, all components in a nearby closet, nothing in the room except the TV attached to a wall. I'm not finding much in the way of resources for doing this in existing construction. Anyone ever try something like this?
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posted by mathowie
on Aug 17, 2005 -
12 answers
Audiofilter: What is the cheapest way to get pure digital sound from a computer 10~15 feet away from a surround sound system?
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posted by SweetJesus
on Aug 1, 2005 -
5 answers
HomeTheaterFilter: My friend currently owns a Rotel
surround receiver and
DVD player and six
B&W 600 series speakers. He wants to upgrade speakers, and has budgeted $8,000-10,000 to do so. Should he, or is there another part of the system that needs upgrading more urgently?
And if speakers are the way to go - keeping in mind that high-end home theater can be highly subjective - what should he get?
posted by joshuaconner
on Apr 11, 2005 -
9 answers
We are looking to buy a set of 5.1 speakers for
this receiver, but we're pretty clueless. Can we get something decent for around $200?
posted by muckster
on Dec 27, 2004 -
19 answers
Audio player (.mp3, etc) with 10 foot U/I (readable on a TV screen at 800x600) which manages playlists, and can be used with a remote? Oh yes, must be wife-friendly.
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posted by daver
on Dec 28, 2003 -
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