Monday, May 31, 2010

Lowest Price Audiovox Video Distribution Amplifier (VA100)


This device requires a 12 VDC power source to run and does not come equipped with a working one! It is packaged with a cable with one end that fits into the device and the other end is open wire! I looked and looked on this site and I cannot find ONE PLACE where it says anything about this - or even not coming with a power source. Luckily this is not that big of a deal as you can use any old 12 Volt power supply, but it is definitely irritating that this device requires a part with which it is not supplied. Radio Shack has one for cheaper and it comes with a power source.

It appears as though the device was meant to be used in an SUV or something (for TV monitors), but again it doesn't mention this in the ad.

Otherwise, works great.Get more detail about Audiovox Video Distribution Amplifier (VA100).

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Buying Yamaha HTR-5750SL 6.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Silver)


I read many reviews of many products before settling on this receiver. I was replacing a 12yr. old JVC. The audio output, features, etc. are as advertised. However, many reviews listed the difficulty of setting the receiver up. Mistakenly, I thought that does not apply to me. WRONG!! It was brutal, not having set something as complex as this up before. Re-arranging Input for the jacks to work, etc. should not be necessary. My biggest complaint is that when you go from Input source to Input source (ex: TV to Tuner), the volume level from the previous one stays the same. My 12 yr. old JVC went to the last volume that that setting had used, not keeping the same one as he one you just left. The problem with this is that different sources require different volume levels, leading to some very loud changes until I can get the Volume down or Muted. This should not be on a quality product such as this.
Yamaha has not responded for 3 days to an inquiry concerning this. Their Tech Support should be better for a new customer.Get more detail about Yamaha HTR-5750SL 6.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver (Silver).

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Pioneer VSX-1018AH 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver


This was the reciver of my dreams I had been wanting it for the past year. When I saw It on Amazon for a price I could afford I clicked on the buy now button right away, little did I know that my dream was going to be crushed. I recieved an e-mail for the seller saying that he didn't
want to sell it at the price it was listed because it was worth more and he issued me a credit. So I was really felling down at this time so I stayed away from my computer for a day. When did get back on line to my surprise there was a E-mail frome the seller saying that it was back on sale for the orignal price when I first saw it, plus he was throwing in a free HDMI cable. Well by the time I signed on to Amazon I recieved another E-mail saying that it was sold already and for a moment I thought I was on E-bay not Amazon. This rating is for the seller not the product. W.J.M. Get more detail about Pioneer VSX-1018AH 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Harman Kardon AVR-354 7x75W 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review


I had high expectations and was very happy when I received the unit. I also bought the matched set of speakers HKT 18 and the two additional ones for 7.1.

Two problems: I do not play them loud, I like the volume low to average but I still have to turn up the dial to at least 55-65% on the scale in an average size room..even if watching a movie with only talking.

The second problem is I had to return the unit to HK for problems after 4 months. (at a cost of $21 shipping to me) They replaced it with a "reconditioned" unit and now after 10 months the sub-woofer has failed...or is it the reconditioned AV unit...after talking to HK I was took to take it to a service center two hours from here.

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010

PYLE P1001AT 1000 Watts Hybrid PreAmplifier with AM/FM Tuner Best Quality


The unit is nice. I do have a few issues with it though and one is the noisy fan. If you are not listening to it with the volume up, you can hear the fan. I "tune it out", but it can be a distraction. Also, it must be turned off/on manually. The remote does EVERYTHING but turn the amp on and off. Also, everytime the amp is shut off, it goes back to default settings, not a BIG deal, but annoying if you don't remember to reset it.Get more detail about PYLE P1001AT 1000 Watts Hybrid PreAmplifier with AM/FM Tuner.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

Sony STR-DE835 Surround Receiver Decide Now


I have one of these and for some reason it only works if it is standing on end or upside down. If I so much as touch any part of it it makes clicking sounds and shuts off, requiring me to move it to different positions. It's not getting hot, it just shuts down while display keeps working. I'm about ready to blow a hole thru it.Get more detail about Sony STR-DE835 Surround Receiver.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Yamaha RX-V1900BL 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Right now


I am very impressed with this receiver. I must first say that I have never owned an amp of this quality but I have always owned Yamaha equipment. Shipping was on time with no problems and I got the unit before I even had speakers for it. I went with Polk Audio set up RTI A7's a Pro 500 sub and RTI rears and the sound is amazing. I have the amp set up for Bi-amp and it took me and the wire installer a few moments to figure out the Subwoofer set up but once we did we turned on the PS3 Blu-ray and put a movie in. The sound was simply amazing and I can't wait to do some driving with the new sound. I am very impressed that the unit is now converting my 720 DVD player to 1080i I had no idea a receiver could even do that.
Advanced menus can take some time to figure out but it appears you can make the amp do almost anything you could imagine.

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Lowest Price Cerwin Vega Pro Cv-900 900-Watt High-Performance Professional Power Amplifier


This amp kicks butt. Its well made and can drive speakers to insane sound pressure levels and destruction if not matched properely. It's not the cleanest amp around, but I doubt most will not notice or push it to that level. All in all, it's a powerhouse at a good price. Get more detail about Cerwin Vega Pro Cv-900 900-Watt High-Performance Professional Power Amplifier.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Save Yamaha RX-V461BL 500 Watt 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver


I was a Yamaha Fan for many years until I bought the RX-V461,sound quality is good,all round quality is good, one thing is lacking in this unit, YOU definately need the Manual, especially on the remote,It Took me 1 hr to set 5 FM stations, the remote needs some serious re-design Get more detail about Yamaha RX-V461BL 500 Watt 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cheapest Harman Kardon AVR 230 Audio/Video Surround Receiver


First and foremost, this unit sounds very good! In the week that I have had it, I have had no problems. Changing between Dolby modes, DTS modes, and the many, many other modes is simple. The manual is quite thorough and has not yet left me with an unanswered question. The manual can be downloaded online, which I did to help make my purchase decision.

The onscreen display is very nice, but don't expect beautiful graphics onscreen.

Additionally, the unit has plenty of inputs for many different component types, as well as multiple audio and video input types per component.

The remote is very usable, but unfortunately, it will most likely not replace the remotes for your other components, so be prepared to flip flop between remotes (or pony up the money to buy a Harmony remote).
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Monday, May 3, 2010