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I had to say "good". I can pull it out of the box, plug it all in, route wires nicely, and get it up and running. I can even calibrate some, not a whole lot, I don't have any tools other than my ears and the ones built into the hardware I have, and the DVE disc. I basically get it sounding good...

Prefer banana connections for both ends of the wire for the ease of use and they make a great connection to boot. Color is not a priority unless it has to be run along the wall or ceiling, then I like to try to match the paint, normally off-white. I like a good durable cover that retains it's...

Not only would some kind of media be the least expensive but also the best thing to buy for one of us. We all take the hardware side more personal and have our own specific preferences. But, since you won't let us use media as the answer, I'd say a universal remote. Everybody should have one as...

Most used is .5 to 10 meters with most in the 2 to 3 meter range. Think the longest that I currently use is 3 meters and will most likely stay between 3 and 5 meters for the near future as I don't plan on upgrading to a projector in the next year or two at least. Steve

I would like to see mounting hardware, stands, any installation accessories that might be needed at least offered. Maybe a list of recommended accessories if they are not carried by the company/store, but a nice custom matched stand for the speakers would be best. I'd also like to see alternate...

I just like to listen to a variety of music and movies that I will actually use it with. Steve

I'd say currently my receiver, it is the cetral hub for everything. Steve

Depending on the age/model of the receiver it may not output the menu via component. I had a top of the line Sony from a few years back that would only output the menu through S-video and composite video. Look through your owners manual to find out for sure, it should be in there, maybe in...

I do not have the test disc so am unsure of what it does and doesn't contain. I have the Digital Video Essentials disc, which helped me calibrate my TV. Steve

On my Velodyne, the left input is used for the LFE in. According to the manual the inputs are summed, the same effect as using a Y cable. Steve

Wireless transmission with no audible loss in quality. This would allow me to add a second amp for either surround or additional zones without running extra cables. Would be nice if the transmitter supported multiple types of receivers as well. Maybe a line of powered speakers for surround...

I do not currently have a HTPC, though have been contimplating building 1 in the last few months. I have a couple spare parts lying around that I could use in one just haven't seen cases that would fit in a audio rack. If I do decide on one I will most likely build it myself, I get a discount on...

With a new receiver and DVD players, speakers are going to be the next upgrade. I'm not sure if it will be just across the front or the entire setup yet, still deciding. Steve

I've been thinking about building an HTPC for quite a while now. The size and style of the case offerings I've seen leave quite a bit to be desired. I need a smallish case, would prefer one with it's own LCD so the TV doesn't have to be on for music, that will look good in a audio rack with my...

Ok, I like a speaker that adds as little coloration to the sound as possible, a "neutral" speaker. I can always correct the room later or EQ. One of the reasons I chose the JBLs that I have now is that they sounded the most neutral out of what I had listened to at the time and were just a bit...

Shipping from AV123 on 4 x-ls speakers and 1 x-cs speaker is $118. The shipping on 5 Ascend CBM-170s is $56 dollars. I live in Northwest Florida just east of Pensacola, Ascend is in CA and AV123 in CO. The shipping brings the difference in price between the 2 to just under $150, about $25 more...

Thanks for the link SBF1. I think I have pretty well decided on the Ascends but wanted to hear some opinions on the others. Fom what I've seen they are definatly a step (or two?) up from the SBS, thought the SBS were a good bit cheaper too and they're not. And after comparing the x-ls and the...

I am looking at upgrading my main HT/music system from the current JBLs that have served me well for the last 13 years. I have narrowed my choices down to the Onix x-ls, the Ascend 170s or the new SVS SBS system. I will be keeping my current sub, a velodyne VPR-1000, for now and adding a SVS...

I picked up a 550 for $80 on sale and love it, hard to imagine not having one now. My wife can now sit down and do anything she wants without calling me to ask how to do it. The setup was simple and allows a lot of custimization and learning of new commands. All of my devices were already in the...

Direct radiator, easiest to find, good to great quality, and low to high prices. You can find something for every budget and every room in them. Steve