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bguzman · 02-25-2012, 02:06 PM

Good morning to you too Russ. Hope you have a great Saturday.

bguzman · 02-26-2012, 03:30 AM

Hello all,

I have been setting up my latest score, Onkyo TX-SR707, all day and I must say it is a nice little upgrade from my Denon 790. I like that I have DSX and THX sound fields. Also I can use either front heights or surround backs, depending on the source material and am not limited to one set up. I updated my gallery with a couple of pictures, still need to update the speaker lay out but that will have to wait a while longer. Hopefully I can "find" an open box NR1008 someday and have 9.2

, a boy can dream. Here's a shot of the 707 in her new home.

DangeRuss · 02-27-2012, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bguzman

Hello all,

I have been setting up my latest score, Onkyo TX-SR707, all day and I must say it is a nice little upgrade from my Denon 790. I like that I have DSX and THX sound fields. Also I can use either front heights or surround backs, depending on the source material and am not limited to one set up. I updated my gallery with a couple of pictures, still need to update the speaker lay out but that will have to wait a while longer. Hopefully I can "find" an open box NR1008 someday and have 9.2

, a boy can dream. Here's a shot of the 707 in her new home.

What did you pay for it ?.........

a quarter ?

....... Dude, you slay me

BTW Good Morning

bguzman · 02-27-2012, 01:38 PM

Happy Monday DR,

Guess what? I went to BB here in my town to see if they had a remote. They gave me one, score

. Used it to learn a couple of commands on my universal remote. Have some updated photos in my gallery.

DangeRuss · 02-27-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bguzman

Happy Monday DR,

Guess what? I went to BB here in my town to see if they had a remote. They gave me one, score

. Used it to learn a couple of commands on my universal remote. Have some updated photos in my gallery.

The photos are looking good

Congrats

bguzman · 02-27-2012, 10:45 PM

Watched

this weekend. First off Dreamworks is no Pixar. They are there for presentation but there stories lag far behind, for me any way. The AQ is really good and the PQ is down right amazing. Humpty's skin, uh shell, uh what ever, is pretty impressive. It is you standard buddy flick scenario rooted in fairy tales. Fairly entertaining and definitely worth the rental. There will will have to be a pretty good sale for it to find a place on my shelf but YMMV.

DangeRuss · 02-28-2012, 10:26 AM

Good Morning to ya

bguzman · 02-29-2012, 12:50 PM

Morning DR, happy hump day

.

Bryceo · 02-29-2012, 12:52 PM

Where could I get my self speakers like yours?

bguzman · 02-29-2012, 01:25 PM

Unfortunately they are no longer made so you would have to find them used. They were made by The Speaker Company, TSBL fronts and a TC2 center. You can also search for Sapphire speakers as they are essentially the same speakers. Good luck in your search.

bguzman · 02-29-2012, 04:54 PM

Watched

last night. It is one beautiful looking and sounding movie. The colors are phenomenal and the sound is enveloping.The train station and clock mechanism sounds in the surround speakers are way cool and crystal clear. It is a wonderful homage to movie making. Just remember to tune out Borat and his foolishness and you will be rewarded. Definitely worth the rental and I would imagine it will have a permanent spot on my shelf when it hits the appropriate price, enjoy.

DangeRuss · 02-29-2012, 06:00 PM

Dude.........

My record clamp just arrived

And that piece is gorgeous

bguzman · 02-29-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangeRuss

Dude.........

My record clamp just arrived

And that piece is gorgeous

Excellent, spin away

.

DangeRuss · 02-29-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bguzman

Excellent, spin away

.

You know it

bguzman · 02-29-2012, 10:57 PM

Going to watch

tonight along with a little

.

DangeRuss · 03-01-2012, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bguzman

Going to watch

tonight along with a little

.

Sounds good (but I'm not a fan of the Thing

)

bguzman · 03-01-2012, 06:00 PM

Watched

last night. Fairly good sci-fi flick. It's not a remake of the remake, it is more of a prequel. The PQ is pretty good but where it shines is the AQ

. When things, pun intended, are crawling around on the walls and ceiling, it actually sounds like it. Story is entertaining and the performances are up to the task. Definitely worth the rental but will stay that for me, YYMV.

bguzman · 03-02-2012, 12:59 AM

Stopped buy Blockbuster today and picked three Blu-rays for $20.00.

,

and

. All are full versions and have been removed from their BB packaging and are in BD cases

.

Waboman · 03-02-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bguzman

Watched

last night. It is one beautiful looking and sounding movie. The colors are phenomenal and the sound is enveloping.The train station and clock mechanism sounds in the surround speakers are way cool and crystal clear. It is a wonderful homage to movie making. Just remember to tune out Borat and his foolishness and you will be rewarded. Definitely worth the rental and I would imagine it will have a permanent spot on my shelf when it hits the appropriate price, enjoy.

Excellent. I'm really looking forward to seeing this. Not sure what the Borat reference is? I assume it's an annoying character in the movie.

P.S. Nice haul on the above 3 movies. I like 'em all.

bz1080p · 03-02-2012, 01:30 PM

TGIF BG

I will have to check out HUGO

02-26-2012, 03:30 AM	#422
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Hello all, I have been setting up my latest score, Onkyo TX-SR707, all day and I must say it is a nice little upgrade from my Denon 790. I like that I have DSX and THX sound fields. Also I can use either front heights or surround backs, depending on the source material and am not limited to one set up. I updated my gallery with a couple of pictures, still need to update the speaker lay out but that will have to wait a while longer. Hopefully I can "find" an open box NR1008 someday and have 9.2 , a boy can dream. Here's a shot of the 707 in her new home. Last edited by bguzman; 02-26-2012 at 04:40 AM.

02-28-2012, 10:26 AM	#427
DangeRuss Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:242 DVD collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Hardware reviews:11	Good Morning to ya Visuals by...... Panasonic~ Oppo Audio by... DUAL~ Grado ~ Yamaha Harman/Kardon~ Acoustic Research SVS

02-29-2012, 06:00 PM	#432
DangeRuss Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:242 DVD collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Hardware reviews:11	Dude......... My record clamp just arrived And that piece is gorgeous Visuals by...... Panasonic~ Oppo Audio by... DUAL~ Grado ~ Yamaha Harman/Kardon~ Acoustic Research SVS

03-02-2012, 01:30 PM	#440
bz1080p Blu-ray Duke Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fort Thomas, KY Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:236 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Hardware reviews:6	TGIF BG I will have to check out HUGO -Bill- TV/Bluray Player Panasonic 65VT30 3-D,Panasonic DMP-BDT310 3-D Receiver/Power Onkyo 3008 3-D, 5 x's Outlaw M200's Speakers Axiom M 80 v3 front R & L, Axiom VP 180 v3 center, Axiom QS 8 v3 surrounds, Energy TakeSats Rear surrounds Subs/Sub EQ SVS PC 13 Ultra x 2, Buttkicker LFE kit ,Audyssey XT32 Command Center Harmony One, Panamax 5300, 1550 cub ft. “A sick mind is a terrible thing to waste.” Richard Corliss

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02-25-2012, 02:06 PM	#421
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Good morning to you too Russ. Hope you have a great Saturday.

02-27-2012, 01:38 PM	#424
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Happy Monday DR, Guess what? I went to BB here in my town to see if they had a remote. They gave me one, score . Used it to learn a couple of commands on my universal remote. Have some updated photos in my gallery.

02-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#426
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Watched this weekend. First off Dreamworks is no Pixar. They are there for presentation but there stories lag far behind, for me any way. The AQ is really good and the PQ is down right amazing. Humpty's skin, uh shell, uh what ever, is pretty impressive. It is you standard buddy flick scenario rooted in fairy tales. Fairly entertaining and definitely worth the rental. There will will have to be a pretty good sale for it to find a place on my shelf but YMMV.

02-29-2012, 12:50 PM	#428
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Morning DR, happy hump day .

02-29-2012, 12:52 PM	#429
Bryceo Banned Member since:Oct 2011 Home Theater Gallery:26 Hardware reviews:3	Where could I get my self speakers like yours?

02-29-2012, 01:25 PM	#430
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Unfortunately they are no longer made so you would have to find them used. They were made by The Speaker Company, TSBL fronts and a TC2 center. You can also search for Sapphire speakers as they are essentially the same speakers. Good luck in your search.

02-29-2012, 04:54 PM	#431
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Watched last night. It is one beautiful looking and sounding movie. The colors are phenomenal and the sound is enveloping.The train station and clock mechanism sounds in the surround speakers are way cool and crystal clear. It is a wonderful homage to movie making. Just remember to tune out Borat and his foolishness and you will be rewarded. Definitely worth the rental and I would imagine it will have a permanent spot on my shelf when it hits the appropriate price, enjoy.

02-29-2012, 10:57 PM	#435
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Going to watch tonight along with a little .

03-01-2012, 06:00 PM	#437
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Watched last night. Fairly good sci-fi flick. It's not a remake of the remake, it is more of a prequel. The PQ is pretty good but where it shines is the AQ . When things, pun intended, are crawling around on the walls and ceiling, it actually sounds like it. Story is entertaining and the performances are up to the task. Definitely worth the rental but will stay that for me, YYMV.

03-02-2012, 12:59 AM	#438
bguzman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:235 PS3 collection:16 Hardware reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Stopped buy Blockbuster today and picked three Blu-rays for $20.00. , and . All are full versions and have been removed from their BB packaging and are in BD cases .