Blu-ray Forum > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me? Password

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Showing results 1 to 25 of 37 Search took 0.12 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: HammyTown

Forum: Speakers 02-22-2013, 04:53 PM

Replies: 137 Great Bookshelf speakers Under $600 Views: 6,794 Posted By HammyTown I purchased some psb B6 last year for my living... I purchased some psb B6 last year for my living room system and I think they're great for <$600. Although I have cats so I had to buy some heavy stands ($300) and with some blu-tack they've been...

Forum: Headphones 02-15-2013, 06:16 PM

Replies: 17 Took the plunge on Sennheiser HD 650 Views: 1,888 Posted By HammyTown I have a small collection of mid-fi headphones:... I have a small collection of mid-fi headphones: HD650, HD598, HD580, HE-400, DT880 (600Ohm), Q701, D2000. On my iMac I use optical to an audioengine D1 DAC ($169) to a Matrix M-stage amplifier...

Forum: Projectors 12-12-2012, 11:54 PM

Replies: 12 Best projectors $1,000-$1,500 range Views: 2,078 Posted By HammyTown I've owned the 8350 which I replaced with the... I've owned the 8350 which I replaced with the AR100U and I prefer the AR100. I use a 134" screen in a light controlled room, but the 8350 just wasn't bright enough for me, especially once I had over...

Forum: Projectors 12-12-2012, 11:43 PM

Replies: 118 Sticky: Projectors vs Tvs Views: 21,337 Posted By HammyTown For the last four years or so I've only used... For the last four years or so I've only used projectors (134" screen, dedicated light control basement theater), the only other displays I've had were flat panels in my bedroom. Over the summer I...

Forum: Projectors 12-08-2012, 05:55 PM

Replies: 56 Epson Home Cinema 5020 Projector Views: 11,804 Posted By HammyTown The 5010 I owned had some issues with... The 5010 I owned had some issues with convergence, there was some adjustment for it which helped (I think the convergence adjustment is done digitally and not an actual alignment of the panels...

Forum: Projectors 12-06-2012, 02:14 PM

Replies: 56 Epson Home Cinema 5020 Projector Views: 11,804 Posted By HammyTown I had an Epson 5010 and had to buy a W7000 as a... I had an Epson 5010 and had to buy a W7000 as a second projector that I used for gaming and 3D (W7000 had less ghosting then the 5010; and less input lag for gaming). The W7000 looked significantly...

Forum: Projectors 07-08-2012, 05:45 PM

Replies: 15 LCD vs DLP for motion Views: 3,544 Posted By HammyTown Benq w7000 is only 1951.99 at amazon, I just got... Benq w7000 is only 1951.99 at amazon, I just got one.

Forum: Projectors 07-08-2012, 05:33 PM

Replies: 4 Panasonic PT-AR100U Views: 1,736 Posted By HammyTown I've already replaced my AR100 with an epson... I've already replaced my AR100 with an epson 5010; also just bought a benq 7000 this weekend. The 5010 is a great projector, although not as sharp as I'd like for some content (as with any LCD...

Forum: Projectors 07-08-2012, 01:09 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown I received the BENQ W7000 today and have been... I received the BENQ W7000 today and have been very impressed with it. Specifically the sharpness and detail in the image surpasses any of the LCD projectors I've owned. Going through the Disney...

Forum: Projectors 07-06-2012, 05:16 PM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown After more research at avsforum I found that... After more research at avsforum I found that there is a common problem when the projector is ceiling mounted and using vertical lense shift - there's pronounced blooming and some softness in the...

Forum: Projectors 07-02-2012, 02:36 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown Looks like it was a convergence issue... I used... Looks like it was a convergence issue... I used the Disney WOW disc & Epson's convergence adjustment so it looks pretty good now. I also tried re-sizing the image to approx 110" to 115" both pre and...

Forum: Projectors 07-01-2012, 08:29 PM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown I've only owned Epson and Panasonic projectors so... I've only owned Epson and Panasonic projectors so far, I keep seeing JVC mentioned so I'm going to have to read some reviews on those. After a few days with my new 5010 I'd have to say I'm a...

Forum: Projectors 06-30-2012, 05:30 PM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown I think you've missed my point... it can actually... I think you've missed my point... it can actually be cheaper to upgrade more often then it is too hold on to electronics (or other things) until they fail. In my $1,000 projector example I can...

Forum: Electronics Deals 06-30-2012, 01:39 PM

Replies: 2 Polk Audio Monitor30 Series II - $89.99 (Ends on July 1st) Views: 1,558 Posted By HammyTown Monitor 30 is a great speaker for that price. ... Monitor 30 is a great speaker for that price. I've been using a pair of those for my side surrounds for a few years... I just ordered a pair of TSi200 from amazon for $205 to replace them. I'll...

Forum: Projectors 06-30-2012, 10:21 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown Only the AX200 failed after 2 years and required... Only the AX200 failed after 2 years and required a replacement. The point of my initial post though, was around the entry level price point of $1,000 it can actually cost less to upgrade every year...

Forum: Projectors 06-30-2012, 12:50 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown I think generally a new bulb brings the projector... I think generally a new bulb brings the projector back to the same picture it had went it was new. On my AX200 I had that through 3 lamps (the original and two replacements) but had to upgrade that...

Forum: Projectors 06-26-2012, 10:33 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown Sounds very probable. My AR100 is only at 600... Sounds very probable. My AR100 is only at 600 hours on the lamp so haven't seen any issues yet, but a lamp replacement around 1500 hours is a reasonable assumption.

Forum: Projectors 06-26-2012, 02:53 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown I average 40 to 50 hours a week on my projector... I average 40 to 50 hours a week on my projector and to the point of this thread I doubt I'll ever keep a projector for more than 1 year any more. Doing the math at 45 Hours a week X 52 = 2,340 hours...

Forum: Projectors 06-26-2012, 01:17 AM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown Most of the projectors I've looked at recently... Most of the projectors I've looked at recently have been rated at 4000-5000 hours for bulb life, like Epson 5010 and Panasonic AE7000.

Forum: Projectors 06-24-2012, 12:18 PM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown AR100 is a very good projector, just keep in mind... AR100 is a very good projector, just keep in mind for someone who intends to keep it for a long period it has relatively short lamp life (2000-3000 hours) and the bulbs are expensive at $379 each.

Forum: Receivers 06-22-2012, 10:04 PM

Replies: 4 Does Denon have anything like Yamaha's Silent Cinema for headphones? Views: 1,512 Posted By HammyTown I bought a pair Denon AHD2000 headphones and FiiO... I bought a pair Denon AHD2000 headphones and FiiO E9 amplifier - I've got the E9 hooked up to my blu-ray player's analog outputs. After comparing it to the denon receiver (using both the Denon...

Forum: Projectors 06-22-2012, 09:59 PM

Replies: 28 Upgrading Projectors Annually Views: 4,021 Posted By HammyTown Well I did the math and found upgrading annually... Well I did the math and found upgrading annually (or more often) still works out with higher priced projectors - so I ordered an Epson 5010 (& 1 pair of 3D glasses to try that out). Also while...

Forum: Receivers 06-17-2012, 12:40 PM

Replies: 4 Does Denon have anything like Yamaha's Silent Cinema for headphones? Views: 1,512 Posted By HammyTown I have an ALO Audio RX portable Amp and I used... I have an ALO Audio RX portable Amp and I used to own a Little Dot Desktop Amp - which I used for iPod/iPhone music listening only. However I think the only way to get Yamaha's Silent Cinema...

Forum: Receivers 06-17-2012, 02:48 AM

Replies: 4 Does Denon have anything like Yamaha's Silent Cinema for headphones? Views: 1,512 Posted By HammyTown I received my Denon AVR-3312 today. It has a... I received my Denon AVR-3312 today. It has a virtual surround mix for headphones that's passable, but yamaha's silent cinema is definitely better.

Forum: Electronics Deals 06-17-2012, 12:07 AM

Replies: 5 Denon AVR 3312ci $549.99 Amazon DotD 6/15/12 Views: 2,253 Posted By HammyTown My 3312 arrived today via FedEx around 12:15; I... My 3312 arrived today via FedEx around 12:15; I also bought new speakers and two subs this week - so been busy getting everything setup. I have a few more tweaks and hope to post some pictures...

Showing results 1 to 25 of 37

Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Movies     Blu-ray Movies - North America         Canada         Wish Lists     Blu-ray Movies - International         United Kingdom and Ireland         Australia         Germany         France         Italy         Asia         Benelux (Dutch)         Scandinavia         Spanish         India         Region C     Collectibles and Limited Editions         Movie Props, Replicas, Figures and Memorabilia         Slipcovers         SteelBooks         Video Game SteelBooks         DigiBooks and DigiPacks         IronPack         MetalPak and Metal Box     DVD Movies     Movies         Hollywood and Celebrities         Movie Polls     Television         UK TV Shows         TV Polls     Digital Movies Blu-ray     Blu-ray Players and Recorders         Blu-ray Camcorders     Blu-ray PCs, Laptops, Drives, Media and Software     Blu-ray Games, PS3, PS4 and Xbox One         PlayStation 4         Xbox One         PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable         Community Gaming     Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology     Insider Discussion 3D     3D Blu-ray Movies     3D Blu-ray Players     3D HDTVs, Projectors and Displays     3D Technology, News and General Discussion Home Theater     Home Theater General Discussion         Car Audio and Video     Home Theater Construction     Home Theater Galleries     HTiB (all-in-one systems) Displays     Display Theory and Discussion         Share Your Custom Display Settings     LCD TVs     Plasma TVs     Rear Projection TVs     Projectors         Projector Screens     New Display Technologies Audio     Audio Theory and Discussion     Receivers     Speakers     Subwoofers     Pre/Pro, Amplifiers and Separate Systems     Music         Vinyl and Old School Music         Blu-ray Music and High Quality Music     Headphones         Portable Audio     Computer Audio Hot Deals     Movie and TV Deals         DVD Deals         Canadian Deals         Region B Deals         Best Pricing         Retail/Shopping     Video Game Deals     Electronics Deals Entertainment     Comics         Character Fights     Gaming         PC Gaming         Nintendo Wii             Nintendo DS         Xbox 360         Retro Gaming     Sports         Fantasy Leagues     General Chat         Handhelds, Mobiles, Tablets, Apps etc         Strange/Humorous News         Humor         Automotive         Food and Beverage         Books/eBooks Blu-ray.com     Newbie Discussion     Feedback Forum