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    I need a router ...

    If you look on Ebay, there's a guy that sells pre-modified Linksys WRT54G-TM (Tmobile) routers with DD-WRT firmware. His modified versions are very pricey, but worth every penny. I think I paid about $200 for mine. His work is excellent (coming from a electronics rework tech, that says a...
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    The Guide to HD Audio with a HTPC - How to Get TrueHD and DTS HD Master

    Definate Kudos for this thread. It looks like I now know the card I need for my HTPC, the Asus Xonar HDAV. Having the ability to merge the audio stream with the video stream is a huge plus...and the Dolby Ditigal Live support is something that's very relevant since I game. I've lacked DDL...
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    What about Soundbars

    I also find some amusement at the disdain for them. It's like the numerous B-company threads we have here. For some, it's worth the convenience/aesthetic factor, even if it's at the cost of performance. To me, soundbars are much like the cube systems, except even less difficult to install...
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    Show off your htpc!!

    These shots were before it got situated in my living room, but it's still identical intenally...with exception of the Antec Veris Basic IR reciever I installed (I modified a 3.5" faceplate and mounted the PCB to the back of that faceplate so the case looks like it came that way). The foam...
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    HTPC Cases

    Those cases are pretty hot. However don't discount the aluminum full-tower for one reason: massive data storage. I'm in the process of ripping all my DVDs, menus and all to my hard drive, as well as CDs....no alterations from the disc media whatsoever. The purpose of this is to remove disc...
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    Computer Speakers

    $25 is a tough price point. Honestly, go look on craigslist for some used speakers...ask to demo them (use your ipod). You can get a used Cambridge audio 2.1 setup for about that price, and while it's missing some high treble due to the tweeterless satellites, it's still a fine computer...
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    What about Soundbars

    Simple soundbars are ideal for people that don't want a HT system, but just want better sound than their TV's built-in speakers handle. The better soundbars will offer a better experience (such as the active solutions from Yamaha), but should be kept in smaller rooms for the best results...
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    Loudspeaker Placement & HT Layout - An Essential Guide

    Pardon the raging mess....I now live with roomates and it's been hell keeping this place clean...spend 6 hours fixing it up, and they wreck it in a day. Oh well, I need them to afford rent these days. Here's my setup. I've tweaked the reciever's settings enough that the rears do function...
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    Oh no, not cables again, but...

    This is why I love digital audio....the effect interference has is either the transmission is screwed up or it's not....there is no coloration in the sound, etc. Same for digital video transmission. Honestly, I think analog is being pushed so hard lately because the snake-oil vendors are...
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    Cables, (Cabling), A/V setups?!?

    My strategy is to cable the closest components together first, then go progressively further until all are done. To clarify, since there will be questions along the lines of "My DVD player feeds audio to my reciever, but video to my TV directly...what now?" Well, do the shortest component...
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    HDMI issue between TV and cable box...image becomes un-centered

    Thanks for the pointers. I currently run the DVD player through component (For some reason the cable co insisted on HDMI for cable so that's why there's even any HDMI cables in the apartment)....so I'll have to move the HDMI cable over to see if it's a TV issue. I'm thinking it's the cable...
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    HDMI issue between TV and cable box...image becomes un-centered

    Hey folks, Well, I have finally had it with this issue....I have an Olevia 437-s11 hdtv and a scientific atlanta Explorer 4250hdc cable box (provider is brighthouse networks)....and well, when changing channels sometimes the image will become un-centered, and continue to do this. I am...
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    Speaker wire choice - need advice

    For speaker cables, 12/10ga zip cord, banana or spade connections (if your amp can fit spades). Bare-wire is a fine connection as well, so long as the copper is not corroded. Really, speaker wire, gagues aside should not be a big issue. Just buy a fat roll and use it :)
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    How many remotes?

    Philips Pronto....end-all-be-all of rmote controls. Get one, it's a force so strong it makes crackberrys look like pet rocks. The more I work on the GUI, the more amazing it becomes. One buton power, one button mode selection (sets input on the tv, sets input on the reciever, even selects...
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    Wendy's

    I normally avoid fast food fish sandwiches (and I make burgers that according to everyone else are far better than wendy's....tip, it takes no skill to, just use the best stuff you can find).....so I only really og if I'm with a pack of people and they have a hankering for a wendy's burger....or...
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    Paris Hilton's Movie

    Hmm, maybe it's direct to DVD so I can waste a netflix streaming hour on it....I sure as heck won't waste a slot in my queue for it.
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    Monster Cables, Monster Ripoff: 80% Markups

    Hey it's not just Monster....I was at radioShack yesterday to get an HDMI cable....$50....I went online and found the exact same cable (but under a generic name) for $12. So this online shop is making a profit on them at $12, but RS is charging $50....that's insane. I ended up buying a $9 HDMI...
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    Deteriorating CD/RWs

    Very true, this is why I reccomend use of an air-cooled external 5-1/4" USB drive bay to hold the backup drive, and only having the drive powered up for back-up or restore purposes. I do this myself, and even back when I had to use paralell port drive enclosures, I was seeing exceptional...
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    Stupid Research Findings

    What about this one: "Couples who sleep in separate beds have less children than those who sleep in the same bed"......well duh, captain obvious, here's your sign :D
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    The wolf pack mentality/posting methods.

    No sweat man, that was just me aiming at the thin air...I don't take potshots at anyone, at least not intentionally. Some folks will argue all kinds of crazy stuff with cables. Have you seen or heard the George Carlin skit about "my god can kick your god's ***"? As wrong as it is...
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