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  1. hifiman

    PS3 for $499 or $599

    I don't think the Blu-Ray capability makes the PS3 an winner. I also don't think that the lack of HD-DVD on the Xbox 360 automatically makes it a loser either. I'm primarily basing this on my opinion that both HD formats are doomed before they hit the shelves. The general public simply won't...
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    Long-term mobile phone use raises brain tumor risk: study

    Does this mean that all those annoying people who talk on their cell phones during a movie will soon die out?
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    Texas arresting people in bars for being drunk

    confusing I was under the impression that Texas allowed open containers in vehicles and even allowed drivers to drink while driving as long as their under the legal limit. Anyone from Texas here to clarify? Because I don't understand how you can allow this and yet claim you are doing this in...
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    bigger woofer always better?

    Alright, since no one else said it.... It's not the size that matters, it's how well you use it.
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    what made you take up this hobby?

    As a kid I had a cheap turntable and a few records to play. When I got a car I wanted a decent stereo (though I had no clue what that was). I had next to nothing for money and went to those small shops filled with $10 speakers and $30 head units. And of course no customer service and absolutely...
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    Most nauseating equipment review I've ever read!

    It's very hard to find a decent review of products. Some reviews don't go into nearly enough detail, while others get bogged down in numbers and graphs. I don't think consistenly good reviews have existed since the days of Julian Hirsch (yes I'm old). years ago I purchased a Philips DVD...
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    Most nauseating equipment review I've ever read!

    If you want a good laugh go over to hometheaterhifi.com and look at any review done by Jason V. Serinus.
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    Once again: what are you listening to now?

    I recently discovered She Wants Revenge, Blind Boys of Alabama, and the latest White Stripes. Good stuff
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    Which SVS sub?

    You really need to be asking this question directly to the manufacturer. Go to the SVS site to contact them with your question. I'm sure they will be very helpful to you.
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    Speakers crackle during certain dialogue

    I've had this problem since the days of those new-fangled HI-FI VHS VCRs. Often times the recording level on movies is too high and I would get a crackling sound from one speaker or another. Since making the switch to DVD it happens infrequently, but I do get a crackling from time-to-time. I too...
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    have Denon-3806 and new ipod, am clueless!

    Alandamp - Why do you think the expensive docks are worthless?
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    Dropped the hammer....

    It might be comparing apples to oranges, but on my cruiser I also used the Goldline springs. I have a 1" drop in the front and a 1 3/4" drop in the rear. The ride in the front is was OK for about 6mo to a year and then the struts just kept bottoming out over just about everything bigger than a...
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    Dropped the hammer....

    Are you replacing the shocks at the same time? I found out the hard way that you really need to do them both at the same time.
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    Dropped the hammer....

    Was the BOV a pain in the butt to install? When I put one on my cruiser it took about 2hrs because one of the three bolts is really hard to get at.
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    Good Amp-Speaker Match

    No offense, but you're asking a question only you can answer. You've limited your choices to a manageable number, now pick something and try it out. I suggest starting with whatever is easy to return for a full refund and start from there. If you like it then fine you are done. If not, you start...
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    if cost were no object!

    I don't know the model number, but Martin Logan makes these top of the line speakers that are incrediblely huge. This pair of speakers comes in a total of 4 cabinets, two for the electrostatic transducer, and two for the woofers. I think they sell for around $80,000 grand a pair. I would need to...
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    Is it worth spending a lot on a DVD player right now?

    Definitely buy now Personally I think the high-def DVD formats are unlikely to succeed. At the very least they will be pretty slow to gain a fair share of the market. Even if it is successful it will be quite awhile before there is enough software to make it a must-have. So I would say to you...
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    Can I hang out with the "cool" kids now?

    I bought a 30gb 5g iPod for my son this last Christmas. At times in the past I wanted one for myself, but always figured it was likely a waste of money. As I was ripping CDs for it prior to Christmas morning I found I really liked it and decided to pick up the 60gb for myself. I do agree that...
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    Blu-Ray Disc or HD-DVD - What will you buy?

    I'm not going to get burned again I've been through the early adopter thing too many times with MD, DCC, DAT, DVD-A, and SACD. The last two really left a sour taste in my mouth because these formats were crippled before they hit the shelves. I'm not upgrading to either of the new high def DVD...
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    Polk Audio RTi 12s good speakers?

    It really doesn't matter if other people like these speakers or not. Everybody has their own personal taste and requirements. You need to go with what you like. As for myself, I have the RTi 12s. I like Polk Audio and have always thought they were a great bargain. I'm well aware that there are...
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