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Not like this http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sherwood-Surround-Sound-Receiver-RD-6500/sem/rpsm/oid/108452/catOid/-12949/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do, then.:)

If we were talking about presidents, that would bother me. Between Blu Ray and HDDVD, however, I don't care and can see no reason to care. They both offer high-resolution video (and audio), so why does it matter? The industry did themselves a major disservice by not simply choosing one in the...

I was under the impression that Sherwood is Circuit City's cheap, entry-level component line (equivalent to Insignia at Best Buy.) Is this not correct?

I don't plan to buy either one until either a)there is a clear winner or b)dual-format players are widely available for $150 or less. Many audio/videophiles may feel differently, but I am guessing that my attitude is typical of the general public.

For pure eye candy and showing off picture/sound, I love Lost in Space. Not a great movie, but certainly entertaining (and it has Heather Graham, always an asset in my book.:))

Yeah. There are people who think that 3 years of good performance for $1000 is a good deal, but I am not one of them. For that kind of money, I expect at least 15 years!

I saw the thread title and expected something about people agreeing with each other.:p

Good condition. Minor scuffs/scratches. No rack handles. Everything works perfectly. Built like a tank. Designed by Bob Carver in 1992. $300+$30 S/H (ground.) These usually go for around $400-$450 on ebay when you can find one. PM if interested.

I am well aware that otherwise intelligent people who should know better often believe in ridiculous ideas. If I ever take up an equally rational practice, such as dowsing or voodoo, you can be sure that I will remain silent.:)

Dude, you have just described my situation exactly!:D (The internet is all that keeps me from going insane with boredom at work.)

Examples? I have heard (and in some cases owned) bookshelf speakers ranging from $200-$1500/pr from Athena, KRK, Infinity, B&W, Klipsch, Polk, Boston, and Pardigm among others. None hold a candle to my Boston VR2s ($800 MSRP) in any respect, and most are outperformed in terms of presence and...

What about pro amps (Peavy, Behringer, et. al.)?

No, but it does mean that we don't believe you when you claim to hear a difference.:)

Suuuure, Oprah, whatever.:rolleyes:

Since I can afford the $360 from my next paycheck, I may try it. I am hoping to get an added benefit from using one per channel (better channel separation, reduced crosstalk.) One thing bothers me, though: the BPA-1s can be used without a preamp, which might render my brand new receiver obsolete!:(

Ever since they first came out, I have felt that CDs not only sounded better than LPs, but dramatically better. Unfortunately, the potential of CD has recently been undermined by the "loudness wars".

I have a closely enough related question that it didn't make sense to start a new thread. Since I play my (2-channel) system at fairly low volume (typically -21 or -22 dB), would I gain anything by adding a power amp? My receiver puts out a conservatively rated 50 watts/channel. A pair of...

Speaking of Primus, is it just me, or does the singer in The Residents sound exactly like Les Claypool? Since they hide their identities, maybe it is him.

Good lord, I can hardly believe how big this thread has grown (mostly with off-topic arguing and sniping) in the short time since my last visit!

I am extremely pleased with my new Denon receiver and DVD player, and what I got were their cheapest entry-level models. I hate to imagine how great their higher-end stuff must sound!