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The AVS Classifieds is the place when looking for deals, looking to sell, or even trade. It also has a place to post job ads or if you are seeking a job.
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Current news, articles, and happenings for the AVS Forum Community. Brought to you by AVS Forum and HomeToys.com
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This area covers press releases that have been sent to AVS Forum that we feel fit the site. Please note that posting of replies to the releases is not enabled. This is an info only area. Thanks! (Submit press releases to press @ avsforum.com)
07-28-10 10:22 AM Go to last post
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This is the place to find links and information on the current AVS Forum shows brought to you by the HT Guys. You may also post feedback and show suggestions.
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AVS Forum is working with CE Pro and Electronic House in a cooperation to be able to bring you breaking industry news and articles. The content in this area is provided by CE Pro & Electronic House.
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AVS Forum is working with Televisions.com in a cooperation to be able to bring you reviews and articles. The content in this area is provided by Televisions.com.
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Special listing of items offered by dealers and manufacturers.
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AVS Club Special Forums
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This AVS Club Members only area is a place to post the links to the great deals you may have found on the Internet that other club member may like. Note...Do not abuse this section for your own personal gain. No Referral links.
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This AVS Club Members only area is in case you have some inside information you my care to share with other AVS Club members.
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Display Devices
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Display items offered for sale from members.
Today 01:13 AM Go to last post
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Front or rear mounted CRT projectors questions and answers. Note...Not Rear Projection all in one units.
4,088 68,275
This area is for the chat on setting up and using a theater with a fixed 2.35:1 ratio screen with digital projectors.
DIY Constant Height (155/3576) 
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Hi-end Digital Projectors questions and answers. These are projectors with price tags generally GREATER THAN $3,000 USD MSRP. Note...Not Rear Projection all in one units.
6,498 248,620
Digital Projectors questions and answers. These are projectors with price tags Generally LESS THAN $3,000USD MSRP. Note...Not Rear Projection all in one units.
12,484 297,537
This area is it talk about any HT Gear with a price tag of $20,000 or more. From display devices and A/V processors, to speakers and Amps, this is the place for the Ultra HT Gear.
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This area is ONLY for the chat on LCD Flat Panel displays. It is to be used to chat about the display type and not to use to attack it as compared to other displays. LCD CHAT ONLY. NO PRICE TALK/NO RETAIL LINKS PLEASE.
31,451 797,331
This area is ONLY for the chat on Plasma Flat Panel displays. It is to be used to chat about the display type and not to use to attack it as compared to other displays. PLASMA CHAT ONLY. NO PRICE TALK/NO RETAIL LINKS PLEASE
by skank
Today 02:09 AM Go to last post
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Flat panel general chat for the topic of one over another. Pro and Cons when chatting on both. Please post in the other for areas for support questions on the type of display.NO PRICE TALK/NO RETAIL LINKS PLEASE.
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Screen questions and answers area on manufactured screens.
DIY Screen Section (2097/41819) 
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Rear Projection CRT and Digital sets (DLP, LCD, etc) questions and answers. (RPTV)
10,566 462,105
Direct View Displays questions and answers of CRT based sets. (HDTV, traditional, or standard tube based sets.)
Yesterday 07:16 PM Go to last post
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This area is for the chat on display calibration. The use, setup, and techniques used to get achieve the best image you can out of your display.
4,755 65,460
Video Components
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Source items offered for sale from members.
09-06-10 10:27 PM Go to last post
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For the chat on video download services and hardware. This is not to be used to attack the video download format in general vs HD discs or other sources.
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Talk about the standard def DVD (and LD) equipment that gives us so much entertainment. Please post software info and questions in the software area. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
4,333 141,517
Talk about DVD Recorders. Please post software info and questions in the software area. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
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The area is for Cable, and Digital Cable - Non-HDTV general chat. Discuss hardware, software and programming. Please, HDTV in the HDTV section. No Cable Hack talk will be allowed!.
by Colm
Yesterday 10:56 PM Go to last post
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A general place to talk about video processors. Be it used for any type of display device this is the place for video processor questions and answers.
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Computers as progressive scan DVD player, video processor, HDTV tuner, music jukebox, automation controller, Internet/game machine, and more. Windows, Linux, and Mac areas.
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HDTV
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This area is for the chat about the local HDTV stations. Also includes talk on antenna type and reception including HD Cable.
Today 01:30 AM Go to last post
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For the talk about HDTV hardware for reception and other technical chat. For OTA receivers, Sat receivers and HD Cable. NOTE...Information regarding HDTV displays should be posted in the proper displays area.
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For the talk about HDTV programming. Both DBS, OTA and HD Cable. This also includes legal issues pertaining to HDTV signals vs. HDTV programming and copyrights.
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For the talk about HDTV Recording and playback hardware devices such as D-VHS, Windows Media, and other HDTV recorders. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
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3D Central
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This area is for the chat on the emerging technology of 3D. The area should be used for the general discussion of the 3D topic and questions. Separate areas for displays and source components have been set up.
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This area is for the topic of 3D displays. It can be any type of display, flat panel or front projection for example. It is a place for 3D displays to be talked about in the emerging area of 3D.
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This area is for the topic of 3D source components. From 3D capable players to 3D processors, this is the place for source units to be talked about in the emerging area of 3D.
by AVfile
Yesterday 11:15 PM Go to last post
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For the discussion of content offered for 3D viewing. Be it Blu-ray or broadcast TV via Satellite, Cable, Over The Air, etc, this will be the best place to chat about it.
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Blu-ray & HD DVD Areas
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The Blu-ray disc review section for official AVS reviews. AVS Forum has selected long time AVS member Ralph Potts to handle the reviews for AVS. Please do not attack reviewer. Only staff can start a thread, but any member can respond to the review.
Yesterday 11:13 PM Go to last post
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For the general chat on Hi-Def software media. Please keep HTPC chat on hardware in the HTPC section. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software and DO NOT attack each other over formats.
Yesterday 04:59 PM Go to last post
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Be it HD DVD or Blu-ray...who knows! So with a dual format player is just where you may find yourself. This is the place to talk about these new units.
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This area covers Blu-ray players. If you are not here for Blu-ray, move on. Please note this is not the area for software chat. (movies)
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Blu-ray titles offered for sale from members.
by henry33
Yesterday 08:08 PM Go to last post
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This area covers Blu-ray software. If you are not here for Blu-ray, move on. Please note this is not the area for hardware chat.
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This area covers HD DVD players. If you are not here for HD DVD, move on. Please note this is not the area for software chat. (movies)
Yesterday 07:27 PM Go to last post
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HD DVD Titles offered for sale from members.
09-06-10 03:09 PM Go to last post
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This area covers HD DVD software. If you are not here for HD DVD, move on. Please note this is not the area for hardware chat.
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Audio Related
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Speakers and subs offered for sale from members.
by gpmbc
Yesterday 02:15 PM Go to last post
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Audio gear items offered for sale from members.
Yesterday 02:47 PM Go to last post
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This area is for people that like to build your own speakers and subs. Share ideas and get the most out of what you do.
7,042 165,625
This is the place to ask about speakers and speaker setup. This area covers full range speakers as well as headphones and other audio output gear.
28,126 519,070
For the chat on audio soundbars (all in one speakers) that are used under flat panel displays. Be it 5.1 or stereo, this is the place to talk about it.
by davyo
Today 01:26 AM Go to last post
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This area is for the chat on subwoofers, bass as it relates to subs, and bass transducers. This should cover theory, install, use, etc.
12,095 261,155
This area is for the chat on player hardware that is devoted to the playback of music. Not for digital audio servers or computers.
Yesterday 05:35 PM Go to last post
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For your chat and questions on amps, receivers, and audio processors.
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This is for chat on the topic of Home Theater In A Box type units. These units are all-in-one devices that are a Receiver, DVD Player, Amp, and speakers all in one unit.
by jettore
Yesterday 10:09 PM Go to last post
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This area covers multi-channel music audio discs. From DVD-A to SACD, this is the place to chat about the formats and the content in the market.
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For chat on 2 channel stereo audio. Setups, concepts, likes, needs, etc.
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Have questions on audio and/or the setup of an audio system? This then just may be the place to seek some help.
by TheWind
Today 01:59 AM Go to last post
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Digital Video & Audio Devices
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This area is to chat about the satellite radio services from XM and Sirius. It is not just for cars anymore.
Yesterday 10:34 PM Go to last post
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For chat on HD Radio its reception, hardware and over all impressions.
Yesterday 01:33 PM Go to last post
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Need to take the Audio and Video with you? Here is the place to talk about Audio and Video players that are portable. Please remember, this is not the place to look for the best price for that is not what the site is about.
Yesterday 09:41 PM Go to last post
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This is for chat on digital recorders for items like Cable boxes with a PVR built in. Note that TiVo, Replay, and the MS box have their own forums. (for TiVo please see www.tivocommunity.com) Chat on hacking of service will not be allowed.
by King244
Yesterday 04:47 PM Go to last post
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For the general chat about the RePlayTV and ShowStopper Digital Recorder. Your likes, dislikes, thoughts, wants, needs and support. ReplayTV related posts only please.
1,978 20,748
For the general chat about the MS UltimateTV Digital Recorder. Your likes, dislikes, thoughts, wants, needs and support. MS UltimateTV related posts only please.
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This area is for you to talk about using your Home Theater for video games! From connections to make to the tips you may have on hot games. Please keep this area to the use of games in the HT enviroment.
General Gaming Help (301/2501) HTPC Gaming (1566/20684)
Nintendo (1692/33878) Xbox Area (8955/287153)
PlayStation Area 
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A forum dedicated to devices that are digital media servers and content streamers.
by jmmesch
Today 01:00 AM Go to last post
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Home Entertainment & Theater Builder
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Accessories offered for sale from members.
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Dedicated Theater construction ideas and design talk. From start to finish of your dedicated theater.
by Elill
Today 02:11 AM Go to last post
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General media room discussion from existing room installations to complete design & build of home theater systems/game rooms.
by Pologuy
Today 12:54 AM Go to last post
4,264 51,512
Discussion of parts and accessories needed to complete your theater. Lighting, Curtains, Seating, Posters, Tickets and other theater related items and décor.
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It's all about Gaming and Entertaining: Pinball, Arcade, Darts, Billiards, Ping Pong, Foosball, Vending Machines, Bars, Popcorn Machines, Soda, Beer, Neon Signs, etc., etc., etc.
by mhdiab
09-07-10 06:43 PM Go to last post
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This area is to chat about the booming trend of outdoor movie setups. "Movies under the stars" are becoming a way for neighbors to get-together, are you one of them? What great fun!
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A/V Control & Automation
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This area is for general talk on Remote Controls and the use and programming of them.
5,541 55,576
Need to know how you can send audio and video though out your home? This is the place to ask! From integration and distribution to home networking. Get Connected!
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Home automation is now a booming area in retro fits as well as new home construction. This is the place talk about controlling your home via modules and software running everything from your lights to your heating and A/C.
Today 01:55 AM Go to last post
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The area is for talks about items, whether off-the-shelf or do-it-yourself, to help improve the image and sound or just the overall performance of your audio and home theater, including interconnects, speaker cables, power cords, isolation, etc.
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Industry Area
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This area is for the chat on HDMI and it is monitored by and responded to by the makers of HDMI. What, where, how, why, issues, etc about HDMI and the format can be found here. NOTE...WE WILL NOT ALLOW FOR THE OUTRIGHT ATTACKS OF OUR GUESTS.
by Colm
Yesterday 11:44 PM Go to last post
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This area is for the chat on the 1394 Firewire standard and it is monitored by and responded to by the 1394 Trade Association. What, where, how, why, issues, etc about 1394 and the format can be found here.
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Other Areas of Interest
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Media items such as DVD's offered for sale by members. (Not Blu-ray or HD DVD)
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Chat on movies, concerts and the like. This is not the area for chat on DVD players or recorders or multi-channel formats. NOTE...We do not allow the chat on copying of software.
3,370 108,351
This section is for the chat on video camcorders from the Compact VHS, to the new HD Cameras and all that are found in between.
4,688 57,581
Though not used in the home theater areas, this section is to talk about, seek support, or just share ideas and what have you about car audio, video, and navigation.
1,131 6,536
No matter how large or how small, the area of Home Theater is what we all have in common. So...Let others know your configuration. List your components first and then if you care to, a small history. Be sure to come back and keep it updated!
Yesterday 10:43 PM Go to last post
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AVS Forum Information
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This area is to offer suggestions and to provide feedback on AVS Forum and its software. This area is not to be used to discuss forum rules or to complain about forum actions in regards to post or users. Posts will be removed that do not follow this.
Yesterday 09:03 PM Go to last post
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A place to test some of the special types of posts you might make. Such as images, charts, or what have you. This is the place to try things first. Posting in this area will not increase post count.
by dlarsen
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The AVS Forum Archive covers threads on AVS Forum that have not been posted to since the 12/31/2004. This is a READ ONLY area.
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