Posts by nlpearman

Thanks, JBW. My video workaround basically means running 1080p/3D sources directly to my TV and audio separately to the receiver. My universal remote makes it fine one it's all set up. I'm inclined to agree with you on speakers making...

I need to upgrade my receiver and my sub, but I can only do one this year. My system is: LCR: PSB Image T5 and C40 Surround: PSB Alpha LR1 Sub: 10" Jamo 6510 (there's a reason why you haven't heard of it ) Receiver: Onkyo 606 SubEQ:...

Quote:Originally Posted by 3db I recently found a single used Image 1B at a used stereo shop. I talked the owner down $30 off the asking price picking it up for $50. Now I have a 6.1 system and it matched the rest of my PSB...

^ ^ ^ Plus, if you load the PDF into an iPad (or other tablet, I imagine), it's handy, searchable and portable.

It's a little annoying when the Double-Blind ABX Stormtroopers swoop in on every receiver/amp thread to tell everyone they aren't hearing what they think they're hearing. I'm not even saying you're wrong but, how about assuming that...

^ ^ ^ What are those speakers?

Quote:Originally Posted by Semp1 The problem is Onkyo's more than 50% of the time are defective. Just google it. You'll see they don't last and have terrible QC. I had a onkyo 707. It broke within 2 years. It was fixed and broke...

I really appreciate those writing in to say that their 818 is working trouble-free. This is my ideal receiver but the issues reported are scaring me towards a Denon. The more happy reports, the merrier. Keep 'em coming!

Quote:Originally Posted by KCWolfPck I'll be coming from a $4,600 pre/pro and a $2800 amp down to a $1,100 receiver. Not sure it'll be a very fair comparison....but I'll give it a shot once I get everything hooked up. I haven't...

Quote:Originally Posted by sdg4vfx ... read several posts suggesting one connect the Blu-Ray deck's HDMI directly to the TV (to bypass the AVR video processing) to achieve better pq. And then connect the BR audio to the receiver...