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So for those of you that have an SVS Cylinder sub how do you like them? I've been sitting on the fence for a sub upgrade for a while now and I like the smaller footprint of the cylinders. This is mainly for HT but will get used for some music as well. So the big question is, what did you...

Just wondering if Audioholics has any plans to do a comparison between the different Auto Calibrations out there. It would be nice to see some real comparative data, even just on the basics, on how these routines setup our AVRs in a few different environments. I do see these features as...

Seems they sold out online but if you're lucky enough to have a Futureshop with stock on the RC-70 you can get them for $400 each. They also list that if you buy two RC-70s you get a free 8" ($300) subwoofer. Sales ends Feb 9th, 2012. Steve

With all the chatter and varying opinions on getting an external amp for a HT/music system, and having a surplus of holiday funds, I thought it was time to see what its all about. I guess that's part of being an audioholic, experimenting with new gear just for the fun of it. Unpacking and...

Been trying to rent this one for a few days now and finally got it tonight. Yes the story follows the typical family formula with no real surprises but I thought is was entertaining none the less. The visual effects were good and as one would expect from a show with big robots, its got some...

Watched this movie last night, enjoyable and worth the rent I guess. The story was sound enough with a little stretching of belief but it kept things going and there was a fair amount of action. No remarkable visual or audio effects to note. Steve P.S. Actually went in to rent Real Steel...

When I was walking through the store I saw some Noma electric timers that use a photocell to activate. When I got home I had an idea that I could hook up a semi-bright LED (~50ma worth) to the 12v output on my receiver and that would activate the noma plug outlet to turn on other gear...

Finally a sale came by I've been waiting for so I replaced my aging non-HDMI Yamaha HTR5750 with a new HTR8063 which is basically the same as the RXA1000, less the "amazing 5th foot". The initial setup went fairly smooth and it sure is easier to hook everything up with just HDMI cables...

Well, time to dip into the Modern Warfare well once again. :) I found MW and MW2 fairly good, got a fair number of hours of fun out of both of them. Black Ops .... not so much, seemed to much like the same old thing I guess. So, anyone else grabbing this latest version? Steve

One outstanding problem I've had with my living room HT is a nasty null at about 60hz. Now the sub I have is in the best place it can be right now, all other frequencies are fine or tamed down nicely with a DSP1124. Obvously trying to dump extra power into the null from the current sub is not a...

I'm currently setup for 5.1 but without HDMI through the receiver so this is the main reason for the upgrade. A secondary reason is to get *a little* more output from the 5 speakers and the main use (>90%) is home theater. Now the options I'm considering, Option 1, Yamaha RXV667 that will...

Seems the next generation of reader is one step closer to reality. http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=190300953 Steve

I'm new to this technology of using a Accelerometer to control/limit a subwoofer's driver but it does sound like a good idea. My question is, how well does it work and which ones would you recommend for home theater use? Steve