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zweet77 · 12-04-2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks for all your help Driver King!!

jnm422 · 12-05-2008, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

A just in case post.

Driver_King,
I got the system you suggested, the Onkyo 606 and the Polk RM6750's. I haven't hooked it up yet as my Onkyo is getting delivered tomorrow. I am trying to choose speaker wire and was curious what you thought. I was thinking 14 gauge but what I can find locally is 16. As far as speaker placement is concerned, my rear channel's will need about 20' of wire run.

Ideas?

jnm422

Driver_King · 12-05-2008, 03:42 AM

This is 100ft of 12 gauge wire for $25. It's a really good deal if you think about it.

jnm422 · 12-05-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

This is 100ft of 12 gauge wire for $25. It's a really good deal if you think about it.

I did look at that and yes, it's a great deal. My primary problem is I'm impatient and my Onkyo shows tomorrow

and standard shipping for my zone is 4-5 days; ugh. So, I was going to buy some Rocketfish 16 gauge but I wasn't sure if that would be okay for the 20' run.

Got my Polk's sitting in my living room staring at me to hook them up!

BTW, thanks for this kick-a$$ thread and all your advice.

Driver_King · 12-05-2008, 07:42 PM

Call Monoprice and tell them you need it pronto and see what they can offer you. Have fun with your new toys!

jnm422 · 12-06-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Call Monoprice and tell them you need it pronto and see what they can offer you. Have fun with your new toys!

They said they could not offer any discounts on shipping.

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY. I broke down and bought the cables from Best Buy, got home and ordered them from monoprice.com. Now I have to take back the cables to BB. BUT, I saved over $40 (I got Priority shipping and that ate some of the savings).

So, now I wait for the postman...........

GunZenBomZ · 12-06-2008, 05:39 PM

I concur

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 10:03 PM

Updated links and prices.

Midnightsailor · 12-06-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Updated links and prices.

Great work man!

b15nut · 12-07-2008, 05:04 AM

Thanks for this thread!! I am thinking about ugrading my receiver and speakers but just can't seem to do it! They are all working great still DAMN IT!! I am using HK AVR45 receiver (9years old now) and my Technics 10" floor speakers and center channel (both 12 years old) and a 100w 10" powered JBL sub (8 years old). It still has great sound and just wont die

I will definitely be using this thread as my manual for the future.

Any thoughts on the difference between the Polk R50 and Polk Monitor 50?

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 05:16 AM

I'd personally go for the Monitor 50's there but even with the prices they are now, you may want to look here for even more options.

b15nut · 12-07-2008, 05:21 AM

Thanks. Now if I can just get my daughter to pour some more juice on the receiver we would have an excuse

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 05:24 AM

Receiver repair anyone?

Your excuse can be that you went to get it repaired (not really the truth but you wanted to have it looked at

) but was told that upgrading would be better than fixing it. End of excuse.

JasonR · 12-07-2008, 05:25 AM

My wife and I have agreed to the 5 year plan, you are way overdue!

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15nut

Thanks. Now if I can just get my daughter to pour some more juice on the receiver we would have an excuse

If you did that, then you wouldn't have anything to control your butt-kickers that you're going to install which were included in the "repair service."

sweety123 · 12-07-2008, 07:57 PM

Hi Everyone,

I signed up on this forum about 8 months back to find out all about blu ray and stuff but then quickly stopped visiting since i did not have the budget at that time. I believe now I will be able to build a decent current technology package that will enhance my over all experience. Before i aks all of my questions the main reason i posted against this thread was all of my questions is regarding the home theater.

What I have currently:

1. Samsun 720p plasma
2. A 7 year old Sony HTIB

I want to upgrade but then again I cannot do it all at once

. With what I have now I want to upgrade my home theater first and then get my tv and blu ray. So I want to build my HT such then I am blu ray ready and this post has been very valuable. I like the suggestion of the Onkyo 606 and the RM 6750 for the price of about $500.

Question 1:

I see in the spec that the Onkyo 606 upconverts up to 1080i. Does this mean for the picture I will have to directly take it from a blu ray player to the tv and cannot go through the receiver? Is my understanding right? (This is using an HDMI of course)

Question 2:

I know there is a lot of threads that discuss about what blu ray players to get but does any one have any suggestion on Apple tv? I know currently Apple tv is up to 720p only but if it does become 1080p support will it be the same as a blu ray?

I highly appreciate your time in reading this and also in advance thank for your answers. I am hoping by participating in this forum I am able to increase my knowledge in this field and make good decisions in what i buy (of course all well with in my budget).

FYI, my 1080p tv purchase will atleast take me another 4 months.

Thanks again!

aramis109 · 12-07-2008, 08:05 PM

1. It won't touch 1080p sources. What you're talking about is only analog sources, like composite/component/s-video.

2. I don't know much about the Apple TV, but I'm going to say no. They're going to be more heavily compressed than blu-ray, and they're not going to have lossless audio. Even the lossy audio won't be able to compete with BD's higher-bitrate Dolby Digital and DTS.

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweety123

Question 1:

I see in the spec that the Onkyo 606 upconverts up to 1080i. Does this mean for the picture I will have to directly take it from a blu ray player to the tv and cannot go through the receiver? Is my understanding right? (This is using an HDMI of course)

Question 2:

I know there is a lot of threads that discuss about what blu ray players to get but does any one have any suggestion on Apple tv? I know currently Apple tv is up to 720p only but if it does become 1080p support will it be the same as a blu ray?

Answer 1:

You need to use two HDMI cables from your player to receiver and receiver to TV. The upscaling only applies to content that isn't already in HD or 1080i.

Answer 2:

No digital downloads can currently match Blu-ray's quality in any shape or form.

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 08:07 PM

Hey, you're a Guru too now!?!

sweety123 · 12-07-2008, 08:10 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I think I am ready ot make my HT purchase. I am really excited. If I have more questions I sure know that any one of you will have the answers. I once again appreciate all your time.

Thanks!

12-07-2008, 05:24 AM	#33
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Receiver repair anyone? Your excuse can be that you went to get it repaired (not really the truth but you wanted to have it looked at) but was told that upgrading would be better than fixing it. End of excuse.

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12-04-2008, 11:11 PM	#21
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	Thanks for all your help Driver King!!

12-05-2008, 03:42 AM	#23
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	This is 100ft of 12 gauge wire for $25. It's a really good deal if you think about it.

12-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#25
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Call Monoprice and tell them you need it pronto and see what they can offer you. Have fun with your new toys!

12-06-2008, 05:39 PM	#27
GunZenBomZ Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Warwickshire, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:156	I concur

12-06-2008, 10:03 PM	#28
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Updated links and prices.

12-07-2008, 05:04 AM	#30
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	Thanks for this thread!! I am thinking about ugrading my receiver and speakers but just can't seem to do it! They are all working great still DAMN IT!! I am using HK AVR45 receiver (9years old now) and my Technics 10" floor speakers and center channel (both 12 years old) and a 100w 10" powered JBL sub (8 years old). It still has great sound and just wont die I will definitely be using this thread as my manual for the future. Any thoughts on the difference between the Polk R50 and Polk Monitor 50?

12-07-2008, 05:16 AM	#31
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I'd personally go for the Monitor 50's there but even with the prices they are now, you may want to look here for even more options.

12-07-2008, 05:21 AM	#32
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	Thanks. Now if I can just get my daughter to pour some more juice on the receiver we would have an excuse

12-07-2008, 05:25 AM	#34
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	My wife and I have agreed to the 5 year plan, you are way overdue!

12-07-2008, 07:57 PM	#36
sweety123 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Hi Everyone, I signed up on this forum about 8 months back to find out all about blu ray and stuff but then quickly stopped visiting since i did not have the budget at that time. I believe now I will be able to build a decent current technology package that will enhance my over all experience. Before i aks all of my questions the main reason i posted against this thread was all of my questions is regarding the home theater. What I have currently: 1. Samsun 720p plasma 2. A 7 year old Sony HTIB I want to upgrade but then again I cannot do it all at once . With what I have now I want to upgrade my home theater first and then get my tv and blu ray. So I want to build my HT such then I am blu ray ready and this post has been very valuable. I like the suggestion of the Onkyo 606 and the RM 6750 for the price of about $500. Question 1: I see in the spec that the Onkyo 606 upconverts up to 1080i. Does this mean for the picture I will have to directly take it from a blu ray player to the tv and cannot go through the receiver? Is my understanding right? (This is using an HDMI of course) Question 2: I know there is a lot of threads that discuss about what blu ray players to get but does any one have any suggestion on Apple tv? I know currently Apple tv is up to 720p only but if it does become 1080p support will it be the same as a blu ray? I highly appreciate your time in reading this and also in advance thank for your answers. I am hoping by participating in this forum I am able to increase my knowledge in this field and make good decisions in what i buy (of course all well with in my budget). FYI, my 1080p tv purchase will atleast take me another 4 months. Thanks again!

12-07-2008, 08:05 PM	#37
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	1. It won't touch 1080p sources. What you're talking about is only analog sources, like composite/component/s-video. 2. I don't know much about the Apple TV, but I'm going to say no. They're going to be more heavily compressed than blu-ray, and they're not going to have lossless audio. Even the lossy audio won't be able to compete with BD's higher-bitrate Dolby Digital and DTS.

12-07-2008, 08:07 PM	#39
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Hey, you're a Guru too now!?!

12-07-2008, 08:10 PM	#40
sweety123 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Thanks for the quick replies. I think I am ready ot make my HT purchase. I am really excited. If I have more questions I sure know that any one of you will have the answers. I once again appreciate all your time. Thanks!

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