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Onkyo TX-SR607 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver

www.jr.com The Onkyo TX-SR607 raises the bar once again in the competitive world of Mid-Range home-theater. With modes of up to 7.1 Channel Surround sound, this Receiver is ready to faithfully reproduce Blu-Ray surround capability. Then the TX-SR607 tops that. There are 7.2 channels. That allows up to 2 subwoofers – one for left channel and one for right channel. Whether you’re aiming for Stereo or the ultimate in surround, this receiver is ready to power it out for grand home-theater sound control and entertainment. With HDMI 1.3a inputs for up to six components, its ready to handle all your High-Definition Video and Audio needs. Whether its a Blu-ray Disc player, a cable or satellite box, or a gaming console, your video signals will be traveling first class. Lower-resolution Analog video signals, meanwhile, can be upscaled to 1080i and fine-tuned by Faroudja DCDi Edge. HDMI version 1.3a also transports the master-quality HD audio formats, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. The very latest Dolby technology, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, enhances the spatial sensation of music, movies, and video games by letting you incorporate front height channels. The TX-SR607 packs an array of convenient Connectivity options, allowing you to incorporate HD Radio, iPod and MP3 players, Sirius Satellite Radio, and more. Four specialized gaming modes, Audyssey room-correction technologies, and Zone 2 capability add the gloss to what is a phenomenal all-round package.
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Home Theater Setup Update (Polk Audio RTi Series Speakers)

This is a video on my Home Theater Setup Update (Polk Audio RTi Series Speakers) So I have been using the RM6750 home theater set for a while now since I have sold the RM7300 & CS1. So now I just recently got the Polk Audio RTi4 Bookshelf & RTi8 Floorstandings. They sound much louder and look much better. I still have the center from the RM6750 though since I don’t have any other center. I am planning to get a Polk Audio CS10 or CSi3. I will have to see but most likely the CS10 because of the price, but anyways here is what I have for now and if anything comes up I’ll post another video. If you want to see the RTi series speakers please view my uploads. All other speakers I have had are also in my uploads. And Receiver is a Denon AVR-589 & the Sub is a Klipsch. If you have any questions or comments please let me know! Thanks For Watching!
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Latest Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black) First Look

Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black)

• Pair of adjustable speaker stands for satellite or surround sound speakers
• Locates speakers at optimal height for stereo or surround sound
• Durable cast-iron construction with black finish and oak wood accents
• Adjustable up to 50 inches, depending on listening area
• Support pole and base conceal speaker cables out of sight

ATLANTIC 77305018 Adjustable Satellite Speaker Stands Black

Locate your satellite or surround sound speakers at precisely the right height with this pair of heavy-duty Atlantic speaker stands. Made of durable cast iron with a black matte finish, the stands’ sleek profiles add a modern touch to your home theater setup.

Locate your satellite or surround sound speakers at precisely the right height.

Cast-iron construction with wide three-leg base.

Supports satellite and surround speakers up to 2 pounds.

Cast Iron Construction

The stands feature heavy-duty cast iron construction. Each stand features a stable, three-legged base, with enough heft to support speakers as heavy as 2 pounds.

Fits Most Satellite or Surround Sound Speakers

Two sizes of mounting brackets and double-tape ensure correct installation.

Adjustable Height

Once the speakers are installed, listeners can adjust stand height from 27 to 48 inches, matching it to application (surround, stereo, etc.) and the size and layout of the listening area.

Wire Management

The support pole and base also stealthily conceal the speaker cables, keeping them out of sight.

Easy Install

Simple to set up and easy to fine-tune, these speaker stands make a good addition to almost any home stereo or surround sound setup.

Specs

• Dimensions: 11.88 x 10.88 x 49.25 Inches (W x D x H)
• Weight Limit: 2 lbs per each
• Finish: Black
• Material: Cast Iron
• Warranty: 1 year

What’s in the Box

Two Speaker Stands, User’s Manual

List Price: $ 49.99

Price: $ 35.66

Pyle PT688CU Home Theater Audio CD/MP3/WMA Player with USB Interface

• Plays MP3/WMA CD?s – Encodes CD titles to MP3 on connected USB media
• Supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW – Fluorescent multifunctional display – Skip, Index and Track Search, Repeat function
• Power supply voltage: 110V~60Hz
• Dimension:16.93” (W) x 8.86” (D) x 2.8”(H)

The PT688CU does more than play CDs. It can also handle MP3 and WMA CDs that you burn on your home computer. Includes both standard RCA and optical outputs for the highest quality audio. The fluorescent display provides track information. Comes with an IR remote for total control.

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No ‘home theater’ crap here, just Left and Right.

I’ve been meaning to get some banana plugs to attach to my speaker wire so I don’t have to resort to just jamming bare copper wire into these binding posts…but the connectors on the loudspeaker itself are cheap spring loaded clips, so I’m not really worried.

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Complete The Ultimate DVD – Home Theater Fine Tuning Made Simple Review

The Ultimate DVD – Home Theater Fine Tuning Made Simple

• THE ULTIMATE DVD theater set-up and demonstration disc includes video and audio set-up tools, plus exciting digital content ideal for consumers who have just purchased a new home theater system. The only disc of its kind with a Multi Lingual feature in four languages: English, Espanol, Deutsch and Francais. Takes away the guesswork! Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS Rating: N

THE ULTIMATE DVD theater set-up and demonstration disc includes video and audio set-up tools, plus exciting digital content ideal for consumers who have just purchased a new home theater system. The only disc of its kind with a Multi Lingual feature in four languages: English, Espanol, Deutsch and Francais. Takes away the guesswork!

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New On Controls Review

On Controls

• On Controls allows you to use your Kindle Fire as an all in one home automation controller.
• Audio, Video, Lighting, Thermostat, and many other devices that can be controlled IR, RS-232, and IP.
• On Controls does require interface boxes and professional installation for complete control.
• On Controls was designed by and for professional installers allowing for cloud based programming and updates.

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Complete Dream Theater – Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra First Look

Dream Theater – Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra

• This DVD features the grand finale concert of the “20th Anniversary Tour”, recorded live at Radio City Music Hall on April 1, 2006. Disc One is footage of the concert, and Disc 2 includes bonus features. Track Listing 1. The Root Of All Evil [Set 1] 2. I Walk Beside You [Set 1] 3. Another Won [Set 1] 4. Afterlife [Set 1] 5. Under A Glass Moon [Set 1] 6. Innovence Faded [Set 1] 7. Raise

This DVD features the grand finale concert of the “20th Anniversary Tour”, recorded live at Radio City Music Hall on April 1, 2006. Disc One is footage of the concert, and Disc 2 includes bonus features.

Track Listings:
The Root Of All Evil [Set 1]
I Walk Beside You [Set 1]
Another Won [Set 1]
Afterlife [Set 1]
Under A Glass Moon [Set 1]
Innovence Faded [Set 1]
Raise The Knife [Set 1]
The Spirit Carries On [Set 1]
Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence: [Set 2]
I. Overture [Set 2]
II. About To Crash [Set 2]
III. War Inside My Head [Set 2]
IV. The Test That Stumped Them All [Set 2]
V. Goodnight Kiss [Set 2]
VI. Solitary Shell [Set 2]
VII. About To Crash (Reprise) [Set 2]
VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale Vacant [Set 2]
The Answer Lies Within [Set 2]
Sacrificed Sons [Set 2]
Octavarium: [Set 2]
Intro [Set 2]
I. Someone Like Him [Set 2]
II. Medicate Me [Set 2]
III. Full Circle [Set 2]
IV. Intervals [Set 2]
V. Razor’s Edge [Set 2]
Encore: Metropolis [Set 2]The tenacious odyssey of Dream Theater culminates in one of their finest concerts ever on this magnificent Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour DVD. Just how good is this blazing prog-metal performance, recorded at New York City’s radio City Music Hall on April 1, 2006? For starters, it’s easy to believe the band’s drummer and co-founder, Mike Portnoy, when he ends the nearly three-hour show by saying “this was one of the best nights of our career.” Then consider that for one brief but shining moment in mid-September 2006, Score nudged Pink Floyd’s Pulse out of the #1 spot on the bestselling music DVD charts, proving without a doubt that DT’s loyal fan base was more than willing to elevate the band to an unprecedented level of critical and commercial success. It’s a win-win scenario for everyone, because it’s obvious, from this performance and the Octivarium CD that spawned it, that Score represents 20 years of bold perseverance, and the sheer power of combined talents against the fickle forces of a music industry that repeatedly tried, and failed, to compromise Dream Theater’s unique creative vision.

For longtime fans, Score offers an abundance of material that’s exclusive to this release, with minimal crossover from previous Dream Theater DVDs. “The Spirit Carries On” is a natural highlight, and James LaBrie’s vocals are as pristine here as they are throughout the entire concert. But there can be little doubt that this gig will be best remembered for the flawless performances of the DT epics “Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence,” “Octivarium,” and a jaw-dropping encore rendition of “Metropolis,” all spectacularly accompanied by the Octivarium Orchestra under the baton of arranger and conductor Jamshied Sharifi. These massive arrangements have been beautifully mixed in 5.1 Dolby Digital or equally crisp PCM stereo, and each member of Dream Theater is given ample opportunity to demonstrate their virtuoso skills, including several transcendent solos by guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess (the latter proving his mastery of the lap steel guitar, vintage Moog synthesizer and the curiously amazing Continuum Fingerboard). Of course, one must never underestimate the awesome bass foundation laid by John Myung, whose priceless contribution is sonically ever-present, if not always visually apparent. As directed by Portnoy, however, Score is totally focused on the music, gracefully and unobtrusively covering the concert from a variety of visually advantageous angles, and edited (by Chris Osterhus) to follow every beat, transition, and solo with breathtaking precision. All in all, Score is easily on par with Pulse, and arguably surpasses the Floyd DVD in terms of overall performance. It’s a godsend for fans, and a perfect introduction for the band’s ever-growing audience of new and converted fans. – Jeff Shannon

On the DVD
“The Score So Far” is an outstanding documentary that fully chronicles Dream Theater’s history from its earliest days (when Portnoy, Petrucci, and Myung met at Boston’s Berklee College of Music) to the Radio City concert on April 1, 2006. Personnel changes are candidly addressed (as opposed to some bands, DT don’t hide their past difficulties, and credit is always given when due), and the film serves as a tribute to the band’s refusal to bow to commercial pressures. (It’s no wonder Mike Portnoy feels a gratifying sense of vindication; after 20 years, he and his bandmates fully deserve it.) Also included is the amusing “Octivarium Animation” shown during the concert, and three live performances (from 1993, 2002 and 2005) that further illustrate Dream Theater’s ability to refine and/or redefine its sound and image while keeping up with the times. –Jeff Shannon

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Complete Home Theater Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools Review

Home Theater Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools

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Theatre of Pain

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Our new Yamaha home theatre receiver, complete with component video, dolby digital/dts 5.1 audio and yet another remote for our collection

Projected scene from Sanyo PLV-Z4 projector


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Sanyo PLV-Z5 projected scene from Disney’s Dinosaur


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