*** THE OFFICIAL HOME THEATER & AUDIO THREAD**

[RapToR]

I NEED a RF remote

my light and a/c controller are not in the same direction as the TV, receiver etc etc and it's kinda pointless setting up a macro and you have to point the remote at each device in sequence

plus I like being able to control the volume on my music from anywhere in the house instead of having to walk from the kitchen and go point the remote at the receiver each time.

the Harmony One doesnt have RF either

If you want me to pick up one for you in best buy CA, let me know

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I NEED a RF remote

my light and a/c controller are not in the same direction as the TV, receiver etc etc and it's kinda pointless setting up a macro and you have to point the remote at each device in sequence

plus I like being able to control the volume on my music from anywhere in the house instead of having to walk from the kitchen and go point the remote at the receiver each time.

the Harmony One doesnt have RF either

If you want me to pick up one for you in best buy CA, let me know

LOL no I mean I cannot do without an RF remote - i already have a Harmony 900

[AGENT RORO]

Anyone has an idea what price Paradigm Monitor series speakers go at?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Anyone has an idea what price Paradigm Monitor series speakers go at?

on the paradigm website they have a dealer listed in T&T

AUDIO VIDEO ONE
Glencoe, Trinidad W.i.
868 689 2065
domchatoor@gmail.com

http://paradigm.com/products/products-b ... r-speakers
click Where to buy and choose Trinidad W.I. under country

they don't have that series listed on Amazon

that's some NICE speakers though

[BlitzMekenzie]

whats the best projector i can buy? looking 2 play some movies off it

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ depends on your budget and use

there are home theater projectors for US$20,000 and then there are ones for US$2,000

there is some discussion earlier on in this thread on the pros and cons of projectors for home theater.

In the January 2011 issue of Sound & Vision Magazine there is a review on the Epson Pro Cinema 9700B. While they classify it as a BUDGET projector, they say "it's fantastic value for just over US$3,000; you'd have to step up quite a bit in price to get a noticeable increase in performance"

[AGENT RORO]

Anyone has an idea what price Paradigm Monitor series speakers go at?

on the paradigm website they have a dealer listed in T&T

AUDIO VIDEO ONE
Glencoe, Trinidad W.i.
868 689 2065
domchatoor@gmail.com

http://paradigm.com/products/products-b ... r-speakers
click Where to buy and choose Trinidad W.I. under country

they don't have that series listed on Amazon

that's some NICE speakers though

Thanks, just want to know prices so I can budget for it.
Still haven't decided on a TV yet tho

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

There is the Paradigm Cinema 110 which will be excellent if you plan on more movie watching than music listening

http://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Cinema-1 ... 375&sr=8-4

I'm sure these will still sound GREAT with music too - it's Paradigm!

[GLANIMAL]

^ depends on your budget and use

there are home theater projectors for US$20,000 and then there are ones for US$2,000

there is some discussion earlier on in this thread on the pros and cons of projectors for home theater.

In the January 2011 issue of Sound & Vision Magazine there is a review on the Epson Pro Cinema 9700B. While they classify it as a BUDGET projector, they say "it's fantastic value for just over US$3,000; you'd have to step up quite a bit in price to get a noticeable increase in performance"

panasonic pt-ae4000u around $2200us.............best..its looks really good..in my opinion better than a lcd flat screen

it have the new pt-ae7000 full 1080p 3d for around $3000-$4000us,,should be out soon

[rmtuner]

I have the PT-AE3000 about 2 1/2 yrs now. Working great. cah go wrong with a panasonic.
The pt-ae7000 looking like a good upgrade with the 3D.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ depends on your budget and use

there are home theater projectors for US$20,000 and then there are ones for US$2,000

there is some discussion earlier on in this thread on the pros and cons of projectors for home theater.

In the January 2011 issue of Sound & Vision Magazine there is a review on the Epson Pro Cinema 9700B. While they classify it as a BUDGET projector, they say "it's fantastic value for just over US$3,000; you'd have to step up quite a bit in price to get a noticeable increase in performance"

panasonic pt-ae4000u around $2200us.............best..its looks really good..in my opinion better than a lcd flat screen

for that price you can get a newer plasma that will show MUCH better than a LCD flat screen

the price-point/value for the projector comes in when you want a 110" screen

[AGENT RORO]

There is the Paradigm Cinema 110 which will be excellent if you plan on more movie watching than music listening

http://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Cinema-1 ... 375&sr=8-4

I'm sure these will still sound GREAT with music too - it's Paradigm!

Yep! Was actually looking at that same set up .....only thing I was wondering is how well they'd be able to take "jamming".

[sharkman121]

I was looking at the Harmony 1100 but ended up deciding that its too damn expensive for what it does.
Got my Harmony One remote a couple days now and loving it. Setup was a breeze and now i no longer have to compete with the other remotes for space on the couch

my sentiments exactly when i got mine, lil over a year now. 11 remotes in one house was just ridiculous.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

There is the Paradigm Cinema 110 which will be excellent if you plan on more movie watching than music listening

http://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Cinema-1 ... 375&sr=8-4

I'm sure these will still sound GREAT with music too - it's Paradigm!

Yep! Was actually looking at that same set up .....only thing I was wondering is how well they'd be able to take "jamming".

very well if you match it to a good amp/receiver with appropriate power

[2NR Smurf]

I was looking at the Harmony 1100 but ended up deciding that its too damn expensive for what it does.
Got my Harmony One remote a couple days now and loving it. Setup was a breeze and now i no longer have to compete with the other remotes for space on the couch

my sentiments exactly when i got mine, lil over a year now. 11 remotes in one house was just ridiculous.

11 remotes?? damn....yours probably paid for itself by now with the money you saved not having to buy batteries

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

right now Amazon has HALF PRICE on these Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 8-Outlet Power Strip

US$97




http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PCVF3E/ref=xs_gb_bd_CPJ!pJmIall-?_encoding=UTF8&pf_rd_p=441937801&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q881RJGJJ9NBDJ43BB1

[GLANIMAL]

^ depends on your budget and use

there are home theater projectors for US$20,000 and then there are ones for US$2,000

there is some discussion earlier on in this thread on the pros and cons of projectors for home theater.

In the January 2011 issue of Sound & Vision Magazine there is a review on the Epson Pro Cinema 9700B. While they classify it as a BUDGET projector, they say "it's fantastic value for just over US$3,000; you'd have to step up quite a bit in price to get a noticeable increase in performance"

panasonic pt-ae4000u around $2200us.............best..its looks really good..in my opinion better than a lcd flat screen

for that price you can get a newer plasma that will show MUCH better than a LCD flat screen

the price-point/value for the projector comes in when you want a 110" screen

exactly

[rmtuner]

HTPC people.

Allyuh know how to get to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TruHD from mkv files to the Receiver?
Ripped Bluray files from HD working but not mkv.

[biggy82]

right now Amazon has HALF PRICE on these Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 8-Outlet Power Strip

US$97




http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PCVF3E/ref=xs_gb_bd_CPJ!pJmIall-?_encoding=UTF8&pf_rd_p=441937801&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q881RJGJJ9NBDJ43BB1

this works besss!!! and it friggin HUGE!

bess buy from Raptor ever

[crazybalhead]

Anyone has an idea what price Paradigm Monitor series speakers go at?

on the paradigm website they have a dealer listed in T&T

AUDIO VIDEO ONE
Glencoe, Trinidad W.i.
868 689 2065
domchatoor@gmail.com

http://paradigm.com/products/products-b ... r-speakers
click Where to buy and choose Trinidad W.I. under country

they don't have that series listed on Amazon

that's some NICE speakers though

A new pair of Paradigm Atoms will run you about 450US in Barbados, the nearest dealership. There is no authorised dealer in Trinidad.

To be honest, the Atoms are amazing, but a little on the small side for serious music and HT listening. Sub has to do a lot of work.

The Monitors should be a little better.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

HTPC people.

Allyuh know how to get to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TruHD from mkv files to the Receiver?
Ripped Bluray files from HD working but not mkv.

what player are you using? VLC?

[rmtuner]

I use powerdvd11, Arcsoft Total Media and Media Player Classic Home Cinema

VLC good?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
very good, free, very powerful yet very light

[Swisha]

or use XBMC

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ yup very robust and is the perfect platform for a HTPC

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Tiger Direct has this for US$299 if you use the coupon code CEZ40513

Samsung HT-D5500 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System - 5.1 Channel, 1000 Watts Total, Built-in WiFi, Video Upscaling, iPod Dock, HDMI, USB, Black

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... =S254-0522

[RapToR]

Tiger Direct has this for US$299 if you use the coupon code CEZ40513

Samsung HT-D5500 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System - 5.1 Channel, 1000 Watts Total, Built-in WiFi, Video Upscaling, iPod Dock, HDMI, USB, Black

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... =S254-0522

i got those coming soon for $3000

[rmtuner]

^ yup very robust and is the perfect platform for a HTPC

Ok I updated the shark codecs to latest v3.03 and now I getting full bitstreaming of MKV files with Dolby TrueHd and DTS-HD.
Using Windows Media Player.

[M_2NR]

So... XBMC had like zero support for all the music videos i have "collected" it never parsed them good... even the file names were uck...

Guess what i resorted to... Yup... Windows Media Center... :/

EDIT:
zomg... media center is XBMC for n00bs like me...
watch at this:
http://lifehacker.com/5475774/top-10-wi ... d-boosters
and dont forget airplay/video support...

[Anton]

Hey guys i'm doing a budget upgrade to my home theater speakers. I've decided that the best bang for buck for the mains would be a pair of Dayton Audio B652s
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=300-652

I'm not sure if to get the Dayton CCS-33B center

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=300-674

or if just to get an additional pair of the B652s and use either one or two for the center.

The receiver is a Pioneer VSX-820K

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... /VSX-820-K

Thanks