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    Once again: what are you listening to now?

    Jack Johnson In Between Dreams.
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    Adcom verse the P's, D's, Y's, HK's etc power rating

    What type of speakers are you pushing? IMO, and having owned Adcom as well as Denon, HK, & Integra (aka Onkyo), I would say Adcom should have more power at the same ratings than the others. You should also consider Rotel or Outlaw if you want products that are closer to their true listed...
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    Home Theater Installation Charge?

    I couldn't agree more. Harmony is the only way to go and I've already recommended they buy one.
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    Home Theater Installation Charge?

    Update: I emailed them and quoted the rates from a few local installers I spoke with. Then I told them my rate was $40 an hour + materials. That's a fair rate considering all the factors. As I haven't heard back from them yet, I'll keep you posted on their response.
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    Home Theater Installation Charge?

    They asked me because they are impressed with my parents home theater that I setup. Just to clarify, I'm a 40 year old son. Not some young buck who hasn't been around the block. My time is worth money, and I'd much rather spend time with my family, then setup somones home theater for...
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    Home Theater Installation Charge?

    I've checked with some local installers and they want $75 to $125 an hour. Best Buy & Magnolia want $600 for a basic install with everything provided + extra for anything beyond basic system training and universal remote setup. I was thinking about $40 to $50 an hour. I'm buying all the...
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    Home Theater Installation Charge?

    I’ve been asked to install a home theater in the home of one of my parent’s friends. The home owners are only acquaintances to me, and have agreed to pay me for my time. So how much should I charge them an hour, what is a fair rate? I realize I’m not a professional installer, but I have...
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    Logitech Harmony 676 Cheap!

    Comp-U-Plus has the Logitech Harmoney 676 for $109.95 + a $50 off mail in rebate. I don't believe you'll find a better price. http://www.compuplus.com/i-Logitech-Harmony-676-Remote-Control-966177-0403-1003679~refer-pricegrabber.com.html I already have one and am buying one for my parents.
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    Yamaha RX-V2500 or Denon AVR-2805?

    I've heard both hooked up to the same system. I also heard the 3805 in that system and liked the Yamaha best of all. Now that's just my taste, yours my be different and you may prefer the sound of Denon. Some people I know couldn't hear any difference. As far as user interface, Yamaha wins...
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    Yamaha RX-V2500 or Denon AVR-2805?

    Without question, I'd get the Yamaha, but that's just my opinion. :D
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    Onkyo SR803, plus a HDMI receiver question...

    Obviously I'm biased, two failed units from the same manufacture is not a good track record. Unfortunately I learned the hard way that there is no such thing as a warranty if the manufacture doesn't want to honor it. If you had to deal with the crap and hell Onkyo made me go threw to get a...
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    Mistake ? No HDMI

    If your budget doesn't allow for HDMI at this point, I would worry about it. Chances are you will upgrade your receiver in the next 3 to 7 years and you can worry about it then. Don't worry about future proofing your gear. Technology changes so fast, that you'll always wonder if you made the...
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    Onkyo SR803, plus a HDMI receiver question...

    Onkyo Sucks! Well I've owned two Integra receivers (Onkyo High End) and I will tell you that I'm not impressed. The first one failed under warranty, and it was a B!tch getting them to replace it. 4 Months, 5 trips to the shop, and to many phone calls and emails to mention, before they...
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    Enter to Win: Rives Audio Test CD 2

    I really don't know what to do or where to start. I can tell you if it involves rearranging or changing furniture, my wife's not going to let it happen. I hope possibly calibrating my system better might do the trick. Please Help!
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    Enter to Win: $500 of cables from Impact Acoustics

    It was an early Christmas when we purchased a 32" LCD and new entertainment center to go with it. Everything is beautiful, but new cables would really help complete our theater. I wish santa would have brought me a DirecTV HD-Tivo. He just couldn't justify the $400+ dollar price tag after...
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    Cable Management - Ideas?

    Yep, what he said....
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    Logitech Harmony

    I just checked the link. It's $119.94 with free shipping.
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    Speaker Wire

    After owning Monster, Sound King, Audioquest, & Kimber; I agree with the above post. Buy the Belden and some good conectors. Terminate it yourself, and forget about it. I just recently dumped my Kimber 8TC on Ebay and changed over to Belden 5T00UP. I couldn't be happier. I'm now a firm...
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    Which remote do I choose

    Harmony for my money. It's the best remote I've owned. Very easy to program and use. Your HT guy is ripping you off at $475!
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    DIY Sub - This seems to be a trend

    According to Pardigms site the specs for your sub show it going down to 23Hz. If you're only getting 30Hz. Maybe there's a problem with your sub. If so Paradigm should have a good warranty. See what they will do for you. 23Hz should be enought for all but the most demanding systems.
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