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[2NR Smurf]

BIC America F-12

[gtiracer]

Looks good..

Some raised, framed wall art would cover up those unused light fixtures nicely. Better yet if they still function, a translucent/canvas something for backlit effect.

Where are you getting media cabinet? - Finding a decent sized that works with the rest of my room is difficult, considering building now..

On a side note anyone ever bought from http://amazingbuytt.com

Wondering if the quality worth the fairly decent prices..

[SR]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-200 ... _multiline

[pioneer]

Many in here will argue all HDMI 1.* cables aren't the same...failing to realise HDMI is a standard across the board.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

check this deal - today only

Pioneer 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

$69.99
+ $5 shipping
PRODUCT:
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[crazybalhead]

4" woofer. :/

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Many in here will argue all HDMI 1.* cables aren't the same...failing to realise HDMI is a standard across the board.

buying a higher priced cable only offers better quality control and the chance that you dont end up with sparklies on your screen

data is data.

BTW I wasnt talking about HDMI for your cable box, I meant good quality RCA cables - FYI.

[rodfarva]

Anyone using an optical switch/splitter? My receiver has only one optical input and I have 3 optical capable devices. Worse yet, the receiver can't take audio over an hdmi signal.
I'm finding a lot of mixed reviews online about it
Any of ollya can give me ur 2cents on it?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ what is the model of your receiver and what are the 3 devices that you want to use optical input for?

[pioneer]

^ it is edge lit, so it wont win any awards for picture quality

So how many awards your TV won?

[X_Factor]

imo, when you spend 10k on a tv, approx 5K or more on HT set up and 1k on bluray player
spending $2-500 on cables (HDMI and RCA) shouldnt be a problem whether or not it makes a difference

anyone wanna do some cable testing to see if you can detect any visual differences??...

[SR]

So this is where im at so far. Should get my new media cabinet this month. That'll hide whatever wires showing right now.

dem fellas work rel quick on that wall

replace those 2 wall sockets with some LED wall lamps and drop it on a dimmer switch

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ good idea

get two modern looking sconces

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ it is edge lit, so it wont win any awards for picture quality

So how many awards your TV won?

alot, a whole big bag full

[crazybalhead]

imo, when you spend 10k on a tv, approx 5K or more on HT set up and 1k on bluray player
spending $2-500 on cables (HDMI and RCA) shouldnt be a problem whether or not it makes a difference

anyone wanna do some cable testing to see if you can detect any visual differences??...

5k for teh AMP yuh mean.

[16 cycles]

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http://gizmodo.com/282725/the-truth-abo ... e-part-iii

The only people who should buy Monster cable are people who light cigars with Benjamins. Fortunately for Monster, there are plenty of those people. They're not even suckers, they are just rich as hell, and want the best. This testing did not prove that Monster is not the best. It just proved that the best is, for the most part, unnecessary.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technol ... ts/4235717

The Results
None of our editors could tell the difference. The fact is, HDMI is digital, meaning you either get the feed or you don't. High prices and gimmicks like gold-plating don't affect 1s and 0s. Our advice: Purchase your wiring online for cheap, and use the saved money to upgrade to a larger flat screen.

Read more: HDMI Cable Comparison - Review of HDMI Cable - Popular Mechanics

the scenario is quite different for speaker cables.....some even going the way of running line conditioners for electrical outlets...

[SR]

simple rule of thumb

dont buy the cheapest or the most expensive

while an hdmi cable carries digital data

the quality of the construction will determine its durability over time for physical damage

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

when you think of it, no one buys a high end USB cable - because data is data.

however I've seen cheap HDMI cables that show lil sparkles on the screen, switch for another cheap cable and no sparkles. I've never seen issues with mid to high priced cables. So perhaps is a QC issue.

On another note I realise I make a bigger fuss about picture quality than sound quality, where as some of you it's the other way around.

[rodfarva]

^ what is the model of your receiver and what are the 3 devices that you want to use optical input for?

Denon 3xx (ill edit when I check it)

PS3, DTV & HTPC

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ what is the model of your receiver and what are the 3 devices that you want to use optical input for?

Denon 3xx (ill edit when I check it)

PS3, DTV & HTPC

why are you using optical though?
those three devices can be connected via HDMI

HDMI is far better than optical audio.

depending on your direcTV box, if it doesn't have HDMI then you can use the optical connection for that alone. But the PS3 should definitely connect via HDMI and for the HTPC you should get a HDMI card if it doesnt have one

[rodfarva]

^ my receiver doesnt support audio over hdmi .. The hdmi ports (stupidly enough) only act as video switching
Denon avr-390
And I had no idea that hdmi audio was better than optical.. I always thought that optical was the best

[drop ho]

Oh yes. read on some forum anything below the 590 series no audio over hdmi.
HDMI is the best. Time for a new receiver wha ah go tell yuh.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Time for a new receiver wha ah go tell yuh.

agreed!

[ru$$ell]

HDMI is the best. Time for a new receiver wha ah go tell yuh.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=402333&p=5737804#p5737804

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ ru$$ell is this a pic of your setup?



if so, it looks GREAT!!!
love the lamps, the floating shelf, the whole thing just looks good!

I still wanna audition them speakers!

[ru$$ell]

^sadly it isnt,i stole that pic from the interwebz

Any idea what style you call that lamp though? they look great.

speakers and receiver all boxed up since like last month or so

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ seems to be a modern asian design

these are nice too

[SR]

sigh note front stage looks solid

not a 2" speaker

[pioneer]

^ it is edge lit, so it wont win any awards for picture quality

So how many awards your TV won?

alot, a whole big bag full

source please?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ it is edge lit, so it wont win any awards for picture quality

So how many awards your TV won?

alot, a whole big bag full

source please?

Of course, I got the bags at HiLo