TTP

[Gregg Loewen]

Hi everybody!!

Just popping by, my home computer sucks, right now Im logged on at 26.6. Yuck!!

Anyway, have a good weekend.

PS: Im I the 500th poster??

Gregg

[Pat]

I guess this makes me #501:B

Nothing exciting going on here...




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Greg Stone]

Picked up a new CD Player today, an Aiwa XC-37M 5 disc carousel. Pretty neat! Got it at BB along with an optical cable for a total of $150 or so. Sucked when I found out the other night my Tosh DVD player would not play the CDR 80's collection, but now that problem is cured, and I have a nice CD player as well. Not a really nice one that holds 150 CD's, but nice enough for me since it sends the signal via the optical cable.

J6P - the 80's collection is great, as I spent several hours going back over discs 1 & 2 that I had previously listened to only at work on my Harmon/Kardon PC speakers (which are nice PC speakers!) but man it sounds great played through the Denon!! My wife was also impressed, which helps out when you bring in yet another box that is HT related!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Jehan]

Bing: T2 indeed...watched it once, its sitting there proudly on my "now showing" dvd holder :) Just love it. Still have to go through some extras.

The Amazon thing sucks.. they cancelled (customer approve price actually on the higher prices) all my orders except the Apes disc :(
Anyone else get lucky on these?

[Greg Stone]

Andrew - check out this page, looks like you won a MIB DVD!

http://www.spielberg-dreamworks.com/dvd/Daily_Update.htm




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Bing Fung]

Whoa, way to go Andrew! Man, I never win anything (Big pout for those that didn't get the inflection) :(




Bing

[Jehan]

Nice one Andrew. Bing I agree, I have never won anything either (well a couple of small things here and there but nothing worthwhile :))..

Hmm time for a movie :)

[Trevor Schell]

Hi!!

Must be Andrew's lucky day..bet he will catch the big trophy sized catfish too.:)

I didn't get to Future Shop today, so I would imagine they would be sold out now. I will probably check tomorrow. Haven't actually seen this movie for many years so really looking forward to seeing it again.

So what is everybody watching tonight??,,,watched Pokeman and now watching the Beauty and the Beast Laserdisc,,Excellent disc,,Yes I still have the kids up and they seem to be wide awake...must be all of the chocolate we had.:)




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Trevor Schell]

http://www2.uclick.com/feature/2000/09/09/ft.gif




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Paul Wu]

Just heading to sleep myself. But I did get to watch T2 today. :) Trev if you haven't seen it in a while it'll be great to rewatch again, especially with those subs.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Trevor Schell]

Good night!,,its getting awfully late.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Andrew Pratt]

trevor what the hell were you doing up at 3am? Fishin' was awful slow, we only managed to get one cat all day and it rained in the morning. Most of the other boats all left as no one was catching anything:( Great news on the contest wining:) This is the second contest like this I've won in the last couple on months, since I won a $25 GC for DVD Express a little while ago. Hmm guess I'm going to have two copies of MiB DTS. I'll "return" one to wallmart of something and exchange it for T2 or one of the other must have discs I've yet to get. Spending to much cash on hardware to buy DVD's!




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Greg Stone]

Andrew - is this a good deal?

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/uub/Forum5/HTML/000563.html




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Joey Millison]

Greg,
I can hook you up with the Pronto and charging base for $300 flat if you like, brand spanking new, through a group purchase (can I say that here? heh). Lemme know if you're interested and I'll give you the vendor info for it! :)

[Bing Fung]

Morning all from the GW North. Well I may have found the amp for my sub. A 300W M1 monoblock made by Soundstream. It's samll enough I can place it behind the rack or sub on the floor :B

Hope everyone is having a good weekend... I have to change the oil in my car today and various other things.

Andrew, sorry to hear fiss'in was slow, only a cat you say...are they good eating?

Jehan, I have to get one of those items that will display the T2 case. I would rather have it display than stored with the disc as it may get damaged in the constant shuffle.




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

Gregg IMO no i wouldn't buy that one. There are some warrenty questions surrounding the silver imported units so I'd stick to a regular pronto. also the charging base isn't needed so you're paying for something you don't need. Joey how's the waiting list going for the GP? Last I heard it was a long delay has that changed?

Cats can taste good if done right...unfortunatly these are out of the Red River so I won't eat them...




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Pat]

Cats can taste good if done right...
Meow...:B




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Greg Stone]

Good one Pat! :D

Joey - Yeah, let me know the details (via email if you want), as this is something I'm thinking about buying in the next few months, or hitting my wife up for it around Nov (my birthday) or Dec Christmas time. I think it would be cool to have an awesome remote that controls all my HT stuff, and one that is backlit!

Does anyone know what was in the case in Ronin? Did I fall asleep and miss something last night, or does it never say exactly? It was kind of late when I watched it. :Z

Been busy with little projects around the house today, ready to do some couch potato relaxing soon!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Andrew Pratt]

You never do find out whats in the case...




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

You never do find out whats in the case...




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Pat]

That is just too weird...I just picked up Ronin at the local used disc store($13.99)...of course I had to watch it.
Andrew is correct...you never do find out what was in the case.




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Patrick Sun]

It was the same thing that was in the trunk in Repo Man, and in Pulp Fiction. :D

I had to totally strip away the paint job on my top endcap on Sunosub II tonight. Ack! I had some weird clear coat problem come up, and my fix made things worse, so I am back to ground zero on the paint job. But I think this is a blessing in disguise because I will be able to paint the top endcap as the last thing to do once I get my Tempest driver and install it, and attach/caulk the bottom endcap in place, and do some touch up work (this will mean I have the sub upsidedown on the top endcap), so now I won't have to worry about screwing up the paint job on the top endcap when I finish up the bottom endcap.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Greg Stone]

WATCH OUT FOR THE DUCKS.

Jake, Johnny, and Billy Bob went to the rodeo. Unfortunately, a big bull jumped the fence into the spectators and they were trampled to death.

Being good God-fearing men, they ascended to Heaven where they were met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter.

He said, "Welcome to Heaven, gentlemen. I'm sure you'll be quite comfortable here, but I must warn you that we do have our rules in Heaven, If you break them, you'll be punished. One rule is, never step on a duck. If you step on a duck, the duck quacks, then they all quack, and it just goes on and on."

That sounded simple enough. They passed through the Pearly Gates and were surprised to find there were ducks everywhere! In no time at all, Jake stepped on one. The duck quacked, then they all quacked, they made a terrible racket and it just went on and on. Pretty soon along came St. Peter with a terribly homely woman in tow. "I warned you that if you broke the duck rule you'd be punished." He chained the homely woman to Jake and
said, "You will be together forever," and walked away.

Sometime later, despite his best efforts, Johnny accidentally stepped on a duck. The duck quacked, then they all quacked and made a terrible commotion that just went on and on. Sure enough, along came St. Peter with an even homelier woman. "I warned you that if you broke the duck rule you'd be punished." With that, he chained the woman to Johnny and said,"The two of you will be together for all eternity," and walked away.

Well, Billy Bob was very careful not to step on a duck. One day St. Peter came along with a drop dead gorgeous blonde. He chained her to Billy Bob and said, "You will be together now and forever more," and walked away.

Billy Bob exclaimed,"Wow, I wonder what I did to deserve this?"

"I don't know about you," said the beautiful woman, -- "But I stepped on a duck..."

Good night all! ;)




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Trevor Schell]

Hey What happened to the Cartoon I posted yesterday?

Anyways,,hope everybody had a great weekend.

Had a nice supper tonight,,can't remember the name of the meal but it tasted very good and was worth the $12. A Co-worker retired, the reason for the supper. It sure is nice once in a while to get together as a group and discuss memories and share many laughs,but its always sad to see one move on forward.

Goodnight everybody!!




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Bing Fung]

Good One Greg!

G'night all!




Bing

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning from the North Coast (wishing Chris would join us).

I had a great weekend, nice weather so I worked a little more on painting some of my home and installed a some guttering.

The highlight of the WE was when my 3.5 YO son asked to watch Star Wars (TPM). Im training him up right :)

Hope everybody has a good week!!

Gregg

[Bing Fung]

Goodmorning everyone from the GW North.

Good to hear you had a nice weekend Gregg.

So, I'm changing the oil in my car, I place the catch pan below, remove the plug and let her drain. Mean while i'm doing other things and as time goes by, I realize I fogot to chech the drainage. Doough! What a mess, seems I did nothave the catch pan at optimal positioning. Big capital L on my forehead.

So I bought a sub amp on the wked, a Soundstream 300W monoblock, slowly piecing it together.

Have a great day all!




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

Gotta love a duck joke:) Trevor was that the Uclick thing? When I logged in yesterday it wasn't there either ...I wondered what that was all about. I'd email mats and see if he can track it down.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Patrick Sun]

Greg, you were painting, and I was de-painting this weekend. :D

Bing, that's a J6P story! :D

Andrew, those new HT pix are like a brand new system since I can now make out some details of the HT. Heh. The pix are a major improvement.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Paul Wu]

Morning all. All I can say is I missed my chance to flip the page. Doh!




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Mats]

hang in there for another 29 posts :)




Mats
HTGuide (http://www.htguide.com/)

[Joey Millison]

Mornin' Kids!

[Kevin P]

Good afternoon to those in Eastern and Central time zones, and east. For those west, it's good morning.

Not much to say here. Just trying out my new signature. Uh-oh, I made a testing post to the TTP! I'll be banned! :)

KJP




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Andrew Pratt]

If you liked those pics wait till you see the new ones. I'm going to include some hi rez ones in the background for those with cable modems etc....they'll also have pics of the new Maggies. Speaking of Maggie...I really like these speakers though they are definatly dipoles and as such its interesting to walk side them and enter a "dead spot"...its not really a dead spot but the high notes really drop off. The sweet spot though is far wider then the old C-2's were and its much cleaner and revealing.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Joey Millison]

Hello again from the Middle Coast! (heh heh)

Paul,
My email's crapping out on me...I emailed you last week to let you know that I sent your package, but it got bounced back. So I figured I'd post here. You can expect to see it soon! :)

Trevor,
No sign of the other package, and I've been leaving work early every day to try to intercept it, so I'm not sure :) Maybe today!

Andrew,
The new page is lookin' spiffy! I like it! I'll email you if I can get my email to work somehow, it works, then it doesn't, then it does, etc...

Bing,
Be careful, J6P Syndrome will sneak up on you, but once it attacks you're done for...expect many years of embarassment in public places, and a bunch of damanged speakers ;) I'll let you know if I ever find a cure... ;)

Mandi got a new "addition" for the HT, and a welcome one at that. It's something I've wanted for a long time, but don't have the money for. I'll post some pics :) My room is now a small patch of carpet surrounded by a ton of expensive crap ;)

[Joey Millison]

Not exactly busy 'round here today, is it? :) What's everyone up to?

[Paul Wu]

Well, the simple answer is work. The more complicated answer is a hellava lot of work. :)

When you mentioned that you sent my package, I ran upstairs thinking I might actually have it, no such luck.

I still have to come up with a snappy tag line.

Speaking of lines, we got some pictures back from our staff fishing trip. There's a pretty good one of me reeling in a sturgen. I'll see if I can get it scanned and posted somewhere.

Was up late last night trying to get some work done, wasn't a great success. I just can't pull those all nighters like I used to.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Daniel Brecher]

Nearly 10pm, but just checking in. Nice quiet weekend, HT calibrated nicely, very pleased and I spun Enemy of the State today, forgot how much I actually enjoyed that flick!

I also spun TPM laserdisc yesterday like Gregg, but er, I dont have any children of my own to screen it to, so it was just me and the dog. :)

Still shedding weight off me like there's no tomorrow. Just eating properly now and have said a fond farewell to 12lbs over the past four weeks. Shall have to keep this up until HTF Meet in November I think...not even going to the gym again yet, no idea what will happen when I couple working out with good eatin'! :-D

Dan (Uk)

[Andrew Pratt]

Congrats on the weight loss Dan. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have the metabolism I do...I love my food LOL




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Bing Fung]

Yes, congrat's on the weight loss Dan, Are you hearing that Andrew "The Stick" Pratt? eat's what he want's with nary a penalty to his girlish figure... I remember when it was the same for me. Eat a DQ banana split a day and still wear 24" waist pants... Then I got married, she was a good cook, cheese doodles and HT set in.

Joey, I don't know about you but I think the gang is slamming you with my stoopidity :B

C'mon, don't be such a tease, what did Mandi get you...?

Andrew, I like the new web page, one of these days I need to revamp mine. Would you believe that my page started as a way to show the XBR stand to another HTF member? While I was at it I though, may as well put a bunch of other stuff on. And i still don't know nothing... :?




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

Bing I love your site...okay I admit I love any site with BMW's on it....drool I love beemers




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Greg Stone]

I have to agree with Paul, today was nothing but work and then more work, followed by a little more work! Man, it absolutely sucks when I cannot even check in once to the TTP!

Good news, Dan! I need to shed a few (more than a few) pounds myself. When I quit running 2 miles a day a few years back, and then quit smoking (almost one year now Joey!), it hit me pretty quick. I need to get back into walking in the AM, but I already leave for work at 0600, so its hard to get up much earlier! And I truly am a night owl, do not like going to bed early. :(

Anybody catch the Emmys last night? Still haven't seen the winners list yet...




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Patrick Sun]

Man, work was a pain today, really tough to check in as much as I wanted.

DanB, congrats! Slow and steady wins the race, so just keep doing what you're doing (and don't get too discouraged if you hit a weight-loss plateau (just get in some exercise, and you will get your metabolism jump started).

I also need to shed some pounds. It's cooler now, so I have no excuse not to get out and get some exercise. I just can't stand exercising in the heat of the summer, it's just too much for me nowadays, it totally wears me out.

My Sunosub II construction has just about ended for now until I get the Tempest driver (that is, unless I decide to create Sunosub III, a 5-6 ft^3 enclosure - maybe sealed for simplicitiy). :D Maybe I'll use the Shiva II driver for Sunosub III. I will go the table top route if I go for this next sub.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Trevor Schell]

Hi everyone!!

Hope everybody has a great week going forward.

Joey,,I would think you would have received the card already, especially since it was sent express postage. It was sent prior to the long weekend though,which would have slowed things down a bit. I guess thats why they call it snail mail.:)

Bing,,Just curious as to how much your amp set you back??,,sounds like you bought a decent one though.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Andrew Pratt]

Well sorry I didn't get any new updates on the homepage done tonight. I grabbed the Sony digital camera from work and took some pics but honestly they are horrible compared to the quality the Kodak camera gives me so I'm going to borrow that one tomorrow night instead.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,The website looks great!! Nice work.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Jehan]

Great site Andrew!.. very stylish.

Dan: congrats on the weight loss.. hit that gym sonny! :)

Pat: was just reading one of your posts over at DVDTalk about not having anything on preorder a while back.. how true. Bargain hunters are out in the cold this year it seems :). I am around $8.80ish per but that is almost impossible. I cashed in on the free shipping / coupons from buy.com with some preorders as this is probably as good as it is going to get - $12-13 per disc... ahh how I miss those old times :).

Good night to all!

[Daniel Brecher]

Afternoon all, thanks for the well wishes on the weight-loss, not finding it hard to stick to healthy eating either, which is kewl!

Dunno what to do with myself today...er... May spin Raiders of the Lost Ark LD after lunch.

Dan (UK)

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning from the North Coast (has anybody heard from Chris?).

Ive been busy finalizing the hotel arrangements for the HTF LA Trip in November. More work than what I originally thought.

Does anybody know when the new 15" Shiva driver is going to be released? I have 2 on preorder and Im starting to get antsy.

Have a great day!!

Gregg

[Andrew Pratt]

thanks for the comments on the web site guys. Gregg I'm not sure about the release date but I can tell you that you're in for a real treat:) (after taking all the ribbing about my driver being missing in action, I can finally turn it around and bug you guys that are waiting for the Tempest!)

I've had a couple of emails from Chris but he's extremely busy now that schools back in session.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Kevin P]

Another good morning to all from the right-hand coast when facing north, left-hand when facing south, etc...

Gregg--when do you think you'll be getting your new amp? I get paid in 8 days (this getting paid only once a month stinks!) and I'll be ordering my SVS around then. Once I have the SVS and the amp, I'll be taking the shrink wrap off my copy of The Haunting DTS.. Buwahahaha! :)

Joey--don't keep us in the dark! I was looking all over your website last night, and I still don't know what new goody Mandi bought you!! Tell us, please tell us!! It wasn't a Pronto, was it?? :D

My HT buddy at work is on a cruise this week and I was surprised to get an email from him! Apparently cruise ships have Internet access now. I asked him if he found the movie theater yet and he replied, no movie theater, but they do pipe movies into your cabin (on a 13" TV). Pan and scan, no doubt. I always thought those cruise ships had real movie theaters in them. Maybe some of them do.

See yas guys later... KJP




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Patrick Sun]

Jehan, the DVD deals are few and far far between now. :( I went over to CompUSA yesterday to check out their $14.95 DVDs (they are getting out of the DVD biz), and I couldn't find more than one that I wanted for $15. But I read that many are picking up 10-15 DVDs at that price, and I am astounded! :D I might go back and pick up Goldeneye if it's still there over lunch, my goody package from J6P is supposed to show up today so I'll be going home for lunch. Yay!

Andrew, it's amazing what good looking photos will do to give a website a face-lift. Good job! I need to revamp my site, maybe go for a more cohesive look to all my pages.

The wait for my Tempest driver is a pain because I've basically had to shut things down on Sunosub II, that is, unless I build Sunosub III with the leftover 27" long piece of sonotube I still have. I must be addicted to sawdust.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Gregg Loewen]

Kevin, let me email the guy again. I should have gotten the other amp long ago.

Im looking forward to the new 15" shiva, anybody have some ideas as to the size needed to match my other sonotube?

Gregg

[Bing Fung]

Morning all form TGW North to you left if facing east and to your right if facing west :)

Gregg, just a quick look indicates you may want a volume of 300 L (10 cubic feet) with a tuning of 19.6 Hz to have F3 at 18 Hz :E That's a monster graph! Now I only looked at something that would put you in the same range as your current Sono. Dan wiggins has mentioned that the Tempest would work well in a 8 cubic foot enclosure.

have a great day all!




Bing

[Patrick Sun]

Gregg, not sure if I understand your question. You should follow up and post them over at the Mission Possible DIY section. But I think you're wondering how much internal volume you'll need for a dual Tempest sonotube, and I've go with 16-20 ft^3. This is why I went with a single Tempest in a 10 ft^3 enclosure.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Andrew Pratt]

Guys if you're playing with a 15" Sub...go big or go home:)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Kevin P]

Just trying out my new signature. Haven't made up my mind which one to keep. :)

KJP




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Kevin P]

Trying it again, made the sig more concise. :)

Hey Joey, tell us about the new toy! If it's a Pronto, do I get a prize for guessing correctly??

KJP

P.S. This is interesting. If you update your sig and then post a message, your sig gets updated on all the messages you posted in the thread.




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Paul Wu]

Morning, or for some afternoon, or evening, or night. Did that cover everybody?

http://smilecwm.tripod.com/kodama/05.gif




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

If I can time this right, I can become a full member and flip this page!

I got home late last night, watch some TV, I'm a closet Big Brother watcher and fell asleep on the couch. Didn't even get to the work I brought home. http://smilecwm.tripod.com/cwm2/sleep.gif




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

This should do it.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

Doh! so close :) Beat me to it Paul. My quest for full membership continues...

[Andrew Pratt]

Come on guys you two should have been full members a long time ago:)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Jehan]

Didn't get in on some of the more chatty conversations early on.. I learnt my mistake :)

[Paul Wu]

This is why you don't stand on train tracks:

http://smilecwm.tripod.com/monsieurboo/tgv.gif




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

Point well taken Paul, and congrats on the full membership..

[Paul Wu]

I'm surprised it took me this long to become a full member. Like the story goes, I just didn't have anything to say before. At least I got to flip the page.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Bing Fung]

Sorry Gregg, I never realized you were wanting to use 2 Tempest drivers. That would require a box in the 18 cubic ft range.

A single Tempest tuned to 19Hz looks pretty impressive, That's in a 10 cubic ft tube.




Bing

[Paul Wu]

Bing, just the person I was thinking of when I saw these posted over at DVD Talk. There's some more 50% off dvds at Amazon. http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/015773.html

I think I'll be getting the Conan SE




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

:M I'm trouble shooting somebodys pc over the phone. I'm glad I'm not a pc tech. Was just going to grab some lunch so I guess that will have to wait. I hope I don't hit the mad lunch rush.

Man this is taking forever. Holy Crap! I don't think I'm going to make lunch.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Andrew Pratt]

, I just didn't have anything to say before

That never stopped you before LOL




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

Where's J6P been hideing these last few days?




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Paul Wu]

Update on the Amazon deals. Apparently I've heard/read that this is for today only. So go out and buy if you haven't bought already.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

People are a little smarter this time around tho, checking with the CSRs to make sure they would honor the prices. This variable pricing thing has become a joke IMO. However, with the scarcity of deals these days 50% off is nothing to laugh at :)

[Jehan]

Oh, have any of you gotten in on the CompUSA DVD clearance? I know Pat posted before, just wondering who else picked up some $14 dvds at their local CompUSA.

[Paul Wu]

I agree, I've been noticing Amazon's variable pricing for a while. But that last one was a doozie. Did you get a chance to see that little cartoon.

No CompUSA's up here, but I do hope others get a chance at that deal.

Once I get MIB in the mail, that'll be my 100th DVD.

Speaking of mail, Chapters has now raised their shipping prices. $3.95 + $0.95 per item.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

Which one, the one posted on DVDTalk about the Amazon employee who goofed? that was a good one :)

[Paul Wu]

Yeah, that's the one. I clipped it and posted it here as well.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

Ok I'm going to be shameless and get the 2 posts I need... I will be half no longer! :)

[Jehan]

Ahh yes, now I am whole.

[Andrew Pratt]

hey congrats guys on finally reaching puberty..oops meant becoming full members:)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Bing Fung]

Congrat's to all who had their members filled :B

Paul, thanks for the link, there are some titles there that look very good.... I'll wander back and have good look, Conan, yeahhh!




Bing

[Joey Millison]

Hey Trevor, did you send it Airborne Express? I have a note saying they tried to deliver today but were unsucessful, as no one was home. So they said I could pick it up tonight, but their pickup time frame is exactly when my class starts/ends, and it's all the way over at the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport. So I told them to get off their lazy asses tomorrow and walk it over to the office of my apartments, since it neighbors my building. I mean seriously, my apartment overlooks the pool area/office...and yet they didn't want to take it there.
So with any luck, if that's the right package, I should have it by tomorrow...

J6P

[Paul Wu]

Bump to the top. It's interesting to see that the number of views is about 3:1 to posts. I wonder why that is. My therory, is that how you spell that?, is that we have the TTP in a window and just hit refresh every so often to see what's going on.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

"members filled", "puberty" I am detecting a strange vibe here :D

As for that theory Paul, pretty much on the money, though I don't leave it open, just take a peak every few hours.. sad isn't it :)

[Greg Stone]

not really anything to say, just checking in :)

Recaulked the wife's bathtub/shower after work, after putting the soap holder back up Sunday afternoon, and now cannot get the caulk smell out of my head. Does that sound right? Probably not, I think I may have breathed too many caulk fumes!

Never mind, just incoherent rambling.




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Gregg Loewen]

I hope everybody is having a great evening. Ive been watching Lion King (WS, DD) on LD. It sounds pretty good but no where close to Tarzan, or Iron Giant. Anyway,

Andrew gave me a lot of help today, including an excel program to figure out sonotube volumes, and winisd (sp?). So I have been playing with this a little bit to.

Almost bed time,

Gregg

[Joey Millison]

Here's my new toy in my HT room :) Just a temp page for it:

HERE

[Jehan]

Still working away trying to get some code finished for a paper we are publishing... argh hate these days :). Everyone catch the news about X-Men and Die Hard? Peter Staddon has returned to form it seems :). Little dissapointed that X-Men isn't the 2 disc set it was heralded to be, but still looks like a great release, with DTS to boot it seems!

[Pat]

Joey, pretty cool setup you got there:)




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Greg Stone]

Very nice, Joey! I think all the time about starting mine up again (as I look over at it right now, empty :( )

Have fun and I love those MM ears!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Andrew Pratt]

Hey great news the 80's Collection finally arrived in the Great White North. Bing, Trevor and Paul I need your shipping addresses...and who ordered the MP3 set? I can tell you that you're in for a treat these discs are fantastic. Unfortunatly some of the cases in one of the lots were damaged so I've swapped those out with good cases (I don't need mine since they'll live in the the mega changer). I'll get these in the mail ASAP to you guys...




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Patrick Sun]

Hello folks, I'm at work right now! Ack! I should be leaving right after this post.

Jehan, I did go back to CompUSA, and picked up Goldeneye and For Love Of The Game at $14.88 a pop.

J6P, I finally got the package today! One of back corner edges got smushed due to UPS roughness, but I think I can smooth it out (slap some wood filler and use a black marker to repaint if if I have to). But I've listen to them, and they are playing fine. I'll be using them for the rear speakers, and possibly using my little RS1's for the rear center speakers if I ever get a cheap DPL to do DD EX or dts ES. Thanks again!

BTW, have I mentioned I'm still at work?

Good night all!

And Gregg, if you decide to use only one Tempest, I'll be happy to take the other one off your hands. But I think you really want to build that 20 ft^3 SonoDome with the 30" wide sonotube. :D




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Bing Fung]

Pl@ One time you had steere me to a link that offers free internet file storage for items like jpg's .... Could you give me that link again please? Is it reliable?




Bing

[Kevin P]

Good morning to all from the good ole North East U S of A. It's "good ole" right now, I probably won't be saying that in January when it's 10 below and blizzarding. :)

Joey, it's about time you showed us your new toy. With all that time with no updates, it was beginning to look a little fishy to me. :D Of course, she should have gotten you a Pronto, but hey, if that's what you wanted, that's what you got. Good luck with your new toy! :)

After several people left where I work, they had a meeting to find out what employees wanted to get them to stay. The #1 item is, you guessed it, better salaries. I thought I was paid well, but a little research revealed that I should be making $15-25K more per year than I am. We'll see what happens, maybe I'll get a big raise, or a new job in the near future, and I'll be able to afford more Home Theater toys!! :)

KJP




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Daniel Brecher]

Oh wow, I took us onto the next page, now I REALLY feel part of the new TTP forum pages. :)

Ok so uhm, there is a strike against the high price of fuel here in the UK right now, a strike which has subsequently stopped ANY fuel from entering the country, and uhm, England is kinda without any fuel for our vehicles right now and I'm sorta glad I dont drive.

You wont find fuel at a gas station within a 20 mile radius of your location, it is literally impossible to fill up your car or whatever. Of course, no fuel is having an effect on business'. people can not get to work, buses have nothing to run on, postal serivce like royal mail and even the likes of FedEx/DHL...etc are unable to deliver and even emergancy services have been unable to go out! On top of that, many airports across the county and even up in Scotland say they will not be able to fuel their planes in about 9 or so hours. It's both hilarious and horrible!

Protesters allowed tankers through to exclusively fuel the emergency services, but still it goes on!

I really do hate this mess of a country, don't ever move here peeps, Andrew knows what I'm talking about... I'll be out of here as soon as I possibly can. Pound has fallen rapidly against the dollar too, so I save little to nothing on my online purchases of R1 DVDs! Arghhh!

Anyway, had my lunch now, gonna watch First Contact DVD I think... Playing the Tarzan CD right now though, got me in the mood to watch that DVD, one of my faves DVDs for visual and sonic presentation, love it!

Dan (UK)

[Patrick Sun]

Bing, well, you can do the Geocities (http://geo.yahoo.com) thing (sign up for a yahoo email account and then go to Geocities for your webpage/webspace), Andrew signed up for the "sonotube" yahoo ID, and I signed up my "Sunosub" ID over there too. :D

or if you only want to store photos, you can use Photo Point (http://www.photopoint.com) which supposedly allows unlimited storage of photos (non-nekkid ones). Hope that helps.

Kevin, uh, what exactly do you do? I need a new line of work!

J6P, the fish tank looks very cool. Make sure you take care of the tank water and the fishes, it doesn't take much to let it get run down. Is it a freshwater tank? One of my friends had this huge 125 gallon tank, but after a few years, he had a change in job situation, and found it hard to sell it to someone else (plus it was a major undertaking to drain it and move it too).

Hope everyone is doing well today.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Bing Fung]

Morning Y'all! From your Neighbor at TGW North, that is to your opposite direction when you are facing south, How do you know you are facing south? When you are facing north, turn 180 degrees and you will now be facing south! (tribute to Kevin)

Nice tank Joey, soothing isn't it?

Dan, well it looks like that strike has the potential to get really bad. Esp it your expecting "Stuff, AKA Toys" in the mail. What's the price of fuel there per gallon/liter?

Pl@, Thanks for those suggestions, I'm looking into it as I need more space.

Have a Great day all!




Bing

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning everybody.

Thanks again Andrew for the help!!

I emailed my sonotube question to TV and he even joined HTG to make a response.

Looks like Ill be going with a 30 inch tube for my 2nd sonotube, It will be about 58 inches tall and have 2 8" ports. Boom boom boom...:)

I ordered one more driver for my up stairs setup. I want to make a little tube just like andrew's old one for the living room. At $100 a pop (pre order price) I cant resist!!

Have a good day everybody,

Gregg

[Patrick Sun]

Gregg,

Can you actually get 30" of sonotube through the doorways of your HT room (or through the house)? I can barely fit my 24" Sunosub through the doors of my house.

Did you just order that 3rd Tempest driver today? I don't even see it listed on their site anymore. I guess I'll order another one if I can get the pre-order price, but I'm confused.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Gregg Loewen]

Post 600!!

Patrick, I just sent an email and asked to have 1 more added to my order of the preorder. Dan replied and said no problem.

[Andrew Pratt]

Damn gregg you beat me to it I was all set to post the 600's post...early bird I guess:) I'm having a few of the local HTers over tonight for a little get together so that ought to be fun. I hosted the first event about a year ago...the scary thing is that the only piece of gear I have left from that frist meet is the centre channel and the TV the rest is all new :)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Gregg Loewen]

Andrew, same with me. The only remaining peices I have (from a year ago) are my TV, cassette deck, and CD changers. My wife made me add up my HT purchases and Ihave about $12000 invested. (i didnt add the software, or else she would really flip out).

[Patrick Sun]

Gregg, okay, I'll email Dan or the sales folks (I'll even ask for the HTT discount). LOL.

Andrew, sounds like fun. Next year, you'll get the big TV and really have a good night with the HTers. :D




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Gregg Loewen]

Lots of luck Patrick.

Today will be the day I fill my member:)

[Gregg Loewen]

I think anyway.

[Joey Millison]

If it makes you feel better Gregg, I've always thought of you as a member ;)

Damn Dan,
Sorry to hear about that, sounds like something's going to go down soon. You should maybe pack up and leave early for the HTF meet? :) I really hope everything works out for you!

[Daniel Brecher]

Per litre I THINK its around 90 pence, which is roughly translated to $1.30 in US funds. Where as in the US around 22% of fuel cost per litre for your car is tax, about 73% accounts for the cost of tax in fuel prices here in England.

The protests have spread into Europe too. I saw a pic of a street in Belgium earlier, no cars on the streets, it's like a ghost town and now I think of it, not a single car has passed my window today here at home.

I have a few things I am awaiting in the mail, apparently our postal service has only enough fuel for the next 20 hours or so. Crazy situation, but I can do nothing but laugh frankly...

Dan (again)

[Joey Millison]

This may be inappropriate, but at least you already got your 80's collection, so you don't have to wait for that! ;)

[Andrew Pratt]

Okay I'll admitt it I stole Bings MP3 set of the 80's collection and and busy burning it at work so I have a set at home and at work:) Man there's some song's on here I havne't heard in eons.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Joey Millison]

If I remember correctly, the MP3's are Bing's, the ones without covers are yours, and the other two go to Trevor and Paul...Paul did you ask for MP3 AND CD Audio? If so I screwed up and need to ship you out some MP3s, please let me know :) I have all the address info so let me know if you need any of it :)

[Daniel Brecher]

Well I am expecting the Peanuts DVDs from Amazon, Titus from Dave Anderson because he owes me and Steven Simon tells me he's sent me a big surprise in the mail... ack, but yes, nice I got the 80s discs!


Dan (UK)

[Patrick Sun]

J6P, the song of the J6P 80's Collection must be:

"We Are The World"

It always sends shivers up and down my spine. :D




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Joey Millison]

There comes a time, when we need a helping hand...and the world, must come together as one...

Or as WE know it:

We are the TTP...We act like Children...
We are the ones who waste the day away, so let's start postin'...
There are people workin', we're just not into that...
It's true we'll waste the day away, just you and me

;)
It ALMOST fits to the music...

[Bing Fung]

Ahah! I knew you've had those for quite sometime now and was just sitting back enjoying TTP 80's, while the rest of "our people are dying" :W




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

Bing I need your address




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

Okay you guys get an exclusive preview of the new images that are going up on my web site tomorrow afternoon...note this page contains three high rez images so if you're on a dial up accnt it could take awhile:) the new maggies and IXOS cables (http://www.geocities.com/sonosub/preview.html)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Joey Millison]

Andrew,
Looking awesome! And I bet it sounds even better than it looks! Congratz on having a greater setup than the already great setup you already had, if that makes sense! Those Maggies are awesome!

That's not fair adding the Pronto in the picture btw... ;)

[Joey Millison]

HELP! This is due tonight and I need help figuring out one of my writing assignments. Here's what it says:

How can you rewrite any root of a real number as an equivalent exponential expression? Give an example.

I *think* I know the answer to this, but I'm not sure. Can someone please help me understand it if anyone knows it? Even if I did just show how dumb I really am ;) Any help within the next hour or two is GREATLY appreciated!

[Paul Wu]

Joey, great lyrics. No I just wanted Cd audio, but I'm thinking MP3's would have been nice at work. I'll just copy over the cd's when I get the chance. Nice looking fish tank. I was guessing a nice lazyboy recliner bed.

Dan, I just don't get a blockade against all fuel coming in? Like what will that accomplish? Nobody can buy gas so nobody can go nowhere. What kind of statement is that? Obviously gas out days don't go to well. So US$1.30/l that's about cdn$1.95/l. In Van gas is going for .729-.759/l, don't ask me why the extra digit.

Andrew, that's a great looking setup. I like the looks of those cubical divider speakers. :)




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Greg Stone]

Here's your weekly safety briefing. Be careful what you wear (or don't wear),when working under your vehicle...especially in public.

From the Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, comes this story of a central west couple who drove their car to K-Mart only to have their car
break down in the parking lot. The man told his wife to carry on with the shopping while he fixed the car.

The wife returned later to see a small group of people near the car. On closer inspection she saw a pair of male legs protruding from under the
chassis. Although the man was in shorts, his lack of underpants turned his private parts into glaringly public ones.

Unable to stand the embarrassment she dutifully stepped forward and tucked everything back into place.

On regaining her feet she looked across the hood and found herself staring at her husband who was standing idly by.

The mechanic, however, had to have three stitches in his head.




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Bing Fung]

Andrew, those speakers look awesome! The IXOS really finish them nicely...

Joey try

x^y = y(1/x)

where 1/x is the exponent

Make any sense?

Didn't think so...




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

Bing I like the look of the ribbons and the IXOS...both are "outside" the box thinking which is cool.


Dare to be different, think outside the box...buy ribbon speakers:) (How's that for a my new sig?)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

Bing interesting math expression...I didn't read the question the same way you did:) I was thinking more along the lines that a -1 exponent was the same as a square root...but math was never my strong suit...inglish wuz:)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Patrick Sun]

J6P,

I think the answer is just:

X^(1/y) where Y is the root your looking for.

For example:

Y = 2 for a square root
Y = 3 for a cube root
Y = 4 for a quadruple root
and so on.

So the square root of X is X^(1/2)
The cube root of X is X^(1/3)
and so on...




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Paul Wu]

Just wondering what the time is.

Okay, let me try that math problem. I think Bing is on the right track, but he's got and exponetional for X and the root for Y. Don't know if that made sense. Here's how I might answer that question.

y root x = x ^ 1/y

I'm not sure of the notation, but essentially what I am trying to say is what Pl@ just said.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Joey Millison]

Oh, I think I found out what they meant...lemme draw it in PSP so that it will look right...Thanks for EVERYONE's help! I'll post this in like 2 minutes if someone wants to let me know if I'm doing it right :) :)

[Bing Fung]

I wauzi'nt strawong in neether....




Bing

[Joey Millison]

deleted post, due to a picture upload...

[Paul Wu]

Joey, that's exactly what I was thinking of.

Math was funnish in Highschool, but more hellish in college/university. I did a math 100 course, a nice pass, and tried a 101 course the next term. I stayed in for like a day and switched to the 141 course or whatever the number was, that was more math for commerce. It was a little easier so I was able to get a better mark.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

Flip. :)




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

Afternoon all, bit late in checking in today.. Still working hard on this project, doing some performance tests on the current code.

I think you are on the right track with that problem Joey.. Pat's answer explained things pretty well..

anyway back to work!

[Joey Millison]

Thanks Guys for your help! I'm in MAT 100, but I haven't done this stuff in YEARS, so it's a matter of trying to wake all of these dead brain cells where I stored this information. I gotta get my terminology down before I go any further...
Oh, the reason this was a pain was we're going to be doing all of this stuff tonight, and our report is due tonight, so I guess we'll have time to work on it tonight before we leave. At least that's what my professor said when she called me back. She laughed when I told her I only had one more of the writing assignments left, since she forgot to tell us not to do them yet until tonight, so I'm ahead of the game :)

[Bing Fung]

Yes, Pat certainly put it best, give the man a prize... There was a prize wasn't there?

Boy, that set up Andrew has is nice, Notice how he had to buy new speakers to accessorize those fantasticlly beautiful IXOS 6006 and 204 lockdown bananas? :W




Bing

[Jehan]

Ahh.. beaten by Paul to the flip again ! :)

Things winding down here, might sneak away soon :)

Who was that who was getting their member filled today? Gregg? com'on! :D

[Gregg Loewen]

must fill my member (think happy thoughts)

[Gregg Loewen]

not sure if I can make it

[Gregg Loewen]

Maybe if everybody asked real good questions in my sonotube question thread then I might hit "full member status" tonight.

[Andrew Pratt]

Joey that looks right to me




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

Anyone want to buy a pair of mint Energy RVSS bipole surrounds?




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Pat]

Nice setup Andrew:)




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Pat]

Anyone want to buy a pair of mint Energy RVSS bipole surrounds?
Too bad they are not white:(
The wife says if I get new surrounds they should be white...she doesn't like black boxes hanging on the wall.




Pat's Page (http://pat.home.mchsi.com)

[Bing Fung]

Andrew, what do you use for surrounds, another set of MMG'S? And for the centre?

What have you designs on?....heheh

Gregg, I'm heading over to the sub thread, not that I want to help you fill your member or anything like that, I just want to ask a sub question. :B




Bing

[Greg Stone]

How long does it take for caulk to dry? 24 hours later it is still sticky/tacky when I touch it. Must have really put it on thick!

Sorry Joey, no help on math from me! ;)

74 days with no rain. Watering the brown spots in my yard as I type this. Getting very old...




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Patrick Sun]

So what prize do I win? :D

I've got an EE degree, so suffice it to say, math is pretty easy for me. I'll try to be of more math help if you need help, J6P.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Jehan]

Ahh Andrew, the upgrade cycle begins doesn't it :)
Be sure to put up some pics of the new maggies.. more importantly a small review on how they sound.

Pat: ahh another fellow Engineer.. you may not be aware but we win nothing for solving any type of engineering problem.. its a curse :)

[Greg Stone]

Andrew - heard anything about this one (I'm trying to find a good cheap backlit remote)

http://www.etronixs.com/hl-ur400.html

Thanks for any info...




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Joey Millison]

Hey, I got another piece of my favorite collection today, here it is next to my first piece in the collection, which you may recognize...

Scrooge McDuck. Now I just have Orignal Mickey (on its way), Pluto, Goofy, Minnie and Daisy to go. Then my collection is complete :) Each one is over 2 feet tall, and they look awesome, a lot like the displays you see in the actual Disney Stores. Mandi got it for me. What do you think? I *WISH* they had Professor Von Drake in the collection, as he's one of my favs!

[Bing Fung]

Greg, you may want to read about it here. I think it is basically the same remote http://www.remotecentral.com/ucommand/index.html
They seem to rate it well and it looks very nice. You may miss the hard buttons though.... Then maybe not either.

Joey, awesome! What are those guys made of? That Mandi sure treats you right :)




Bing

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning from the North Coast (WHERE IS CHRIS??).

I had some great responses to my sonotube thread (thanks guys). I'll be going with the 30" diameter tube at about 5'6" tall without legs. Not sure about porting yet, etc. And I still have to wait to my 15" drivers and my new amp :(

Have a great day!!

Gregg

[Chris White]

Good morning from the right coast. How is everyone doing today? Thanks for all the emails informing me about the move. As I told those who emailed, this is a very busy semester and so I may not be quite as active on the forums.




The Whites' Home Theater Website (http://www.bus.ucf.edu/cwhite/theater/theater.htm)
Pictures, DIY Projects, Glossaries, FAQ, Links, Toshiba Tips & Tweaks

[Gregg Loewen]

Its about time you made it over here Chris!!

[Andrew Pratt]

Hey chris is in the house...welcome back. Well after a rethink last night I'm not selling the energy rears..if I did and replaced them with the MMG's it would mean I'd have to make sure that any future room would be large enough to accomodate that large a floor standing speaker and thats not something I really want to do. Besides the bipole RVSS blend fairly well with the MMG's as is and its the centre that I need to replace not the rears....but a little voice in a far off land might have something for me so don't be surprised is some other change happens




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Patrick Sun]

Whoa, ChrisW is in the house! Welcome aboard!

J6P, those look great! BTW, did you know that Carl Barks passed away a few weeks ago, he was 99 and was the pre-eminent Duck artist, who gave life to Scrooge McDuck and the Ducky brothers, Louie, Huey, and Dewey. Barks spent the last 30 years doing paintings of the duck characters he established in the 1950's and 1960's, and his paintings have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Just FYI.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Bing Fung]

Good Morning from TGW North!

Hey, the Professor is here! Welcome Back Chris, same gang, new neighborhoodl, grab yourself an Ale...Cheers! (darn, it's too early in the morn to be drinking)




Bing

[Patrick Sun]

Ack! I come home last night (before I go sub-binging for more MDF) and I find a UPS stickee that says I have to sign for the package (my new amp). Obviously, the sender checked the "must sign" box. Soooo...I have to go home and just sit and wait for the UPS dude. What we endure for HT!




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning guys...I have a dentist appointment at noon so as soon as thats done Trevor, Bing and Paul's 80's collections will be going in the mail.
Gregg the only thing I've heard about that remote is whats written on the RC site. It seems like a decent remote though the lack of hard keys and limited customizability is disapointing. I recently was told about a bunch of the european (silver) pronto's on ebay that had something like 12 hours to go (7 in dutch auction) and the bottom price was still at $220 so you may want to keep an eye on that auction....Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=435960283)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Greg Stone]

Thanks for the info Andrew and the link!

Welcome Chris! Glad you could make it over.




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Daniel Brecher]

Haha, this is just so bad now I no longer know what to make of it. Protests have died down, and tankers are rolling out again however it's going to be at least 3 to 4 days before anyone notices any changes and most gas stations like Texaco are reporting thinks won't be "back to normal" for at least fifteen or so days...

So right now, still and probably well into next week fuel is only allocated to emergency services only, oddly this includes broadcasting (and the celebrities which form part of it, no doubt). In south Wales alone 17,000 kids have been un-able to go to school because their bus is not on the 'priority list'... Shopping markets are low on stock too, with one retailer reporting they will have next to nothing on sale come Sunday. A vast number of people (over 20,000) across Britain have been laid off, with there no way of them getting to work and small business' that thrive off transport of goods are failing. Oh dear!

I'm annoyed, I cant get into london and bag my copy of High Fidelity DVD tomorrow because of all this crap, oh and the protesters say they'll be back in 60 days if tax is not lowered on fuel. So that'll be late Nov, thank god I'll be home from LA on Nov 12th I guess...arghh

Dan (UK)

PS: Joey, Scrooge and Donald look great, but what are the purble glasses in front of Old Mr McD? They look like the ones from Muppet Vision 3D...

PPS: Like the HT site of yours, Andrew

[Joey Millison]

Dan,
Close, they are the same glasses they used for Captain EO back when it was being shown at Disneyland in the 80's/early 90's. I managed to find a pair, as I've been wanting one for a while.

All,
The statues are made of Resin, and are very large and have great detail. I'm not sure if you can see in the picture, but Scrooge actually has a pair of spectacles (no jokes, heh) as he does in the cartoon, with lenses and all. They're extremely cool in my opinion, and when I get a house and have a HT lobby I will have each one on a podium :) Getting antsy, need a house! As SOON as I get outta debt!!! Any co-signers? I can make it worth-while ;)
Seriously I can't wait to display these guys as they should be shown, instead of just having them sit on top of my computer desk.
The thing that REALLY pisses me off is that they're sold only at the Disney Gallery in L.A. For $125 a piece. But they didn't sell all of them so they shipped them to the Disney stores and sold them for HALF OFF!!! But my brother quit his job there to focus on school, so I didn't know until LITERALLY the day after they shipped them back to the Gallery. Now the Gallery doesn't have any in stock (they had ONE Scrooge left, which is the one Mandi got for me), so the ONLY place to get them is on E-Bay, for $200+ a piece. How shitty is that? For the price Mandi paid for Scrooge and Mickey we could have had the whole set! It's all about timing...
So if anyone has a Disney Store nearby, and they see either Pluto, Goofy, Minnie or Daisy PLEASE let me know! I'd be SO grateful!

[Daniel Brecher]

Joey,

Ah, Captain EO! I recall very little about that having only been about nine when I saw Jackson strut his funky stuff along with a bunch of reject Muppets from Return of the Jedi at Epcot in Orlando. I would really like to see it again though, just to jog my memory about it, though I still think Muppet Vision 3D is the greatest 3D show I have ever seen in my life, it's just perfect...

Andrew,

Looking at your HT again, it's not that unlike mine in terms of size up front. Methinks yours has a little more "ooomph!" to it all though. :)

Dan (again)

[Gregg Loewen]

Just noticed that this thread has had 1966 views. Incidently that was also the year I was born (or hatched as my wife would say).

Im having a great day, and feeling confident that I will obtain full member status by the day's end.

Later,

Gregg

[Greg Stone]

Gregg - 1966 for my birth year as well. 11-22-66 to be exact. 3 years to the day after JFK was shot, and it also sometimes falls on Thanksgiving. Thinking it will be around the time my wife lets me pick up a nice remote as well!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Gregg Loewen]

Greg, you have bettered me by 8 days. At this rate the views will be past the millenium before day's end!!

One more until I am fully membered :)

[Paul Wu]

Watched the Who Wants to be a Millionare, Canadian Edition, man that's a mouthful, last night. What a lame broadcast. No Regis, but Pamela Walin(?) was trying her best imitation. What a joke. In fact for one contestent she was dragging out the correct answer. It was unbearable, I'm glad the contestant answered, "Well Duh!" when she asked a stupid question.

Glad to see Chris drop in, but I figured with school starting up he would be pretty busy.

Speaking of school starting up, I took the day off the first day back to school last week. So I avoided most of the traffic. Plus a lot of people were pretty pissed as some bus drivers decided to walk off the job in Burnaby, suburb to Vancouver. This eventually spread to Van, but they all went back to work for the evening rush.

Gregg, keep on plugging away, you'll be a full member real soon. Can you make it before the views hit Y2K?

Andrew, time to sit by the mail box.

Hey, I remember watching Captain EO! I think I saw it sometime in 87.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Patrick Sun]

Yay, I feel like a youngster compared to GregS and GreggL. I was born exactly one week before Christmas in 1966. :D

Here's my new toy that UPS delivered to my house at lunch time:

Photo 1 (http://www.io.com/~patman/cs800xa.jpg)
Photo 2 (http://www.io.com/~patman/cs800xb.jpg)

The front panel says 600W/ch but I think that's for 2 ohm loads, the manual says it's only 420W/ch for 4 ohm loads.

I didn't get a chance to hook it up and play with since I am now back at work but tonight will be fun.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Patrick Sun]

Woo Hoo! I turned the page, and this is my 100th post to boot! And this was the 666th post in this thread....ominous!




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Paul Wu]

Congrats on your new package, flipping the page, and post 100.

I just want to change the post count. I didn't even notice I was that close to flipping the page. Well I guess it was time for someone else to flip the page.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Gregg Loewen]

Pat, that is a REALLY nice looking amp!! Much different than the "tank" style one I have.

Am I at full member status yet?

[Jehan]

Morning from sunny California :)

Chris!, welcome aboard. Our quarter hasn't kicked off yet (Fall), but I see the new students streaming in everyday (little do they know what they are in for :)) I am a little relieved I am not teaching this quarter actually.

Pat: sitting at home waiting for the UPS guy is not fun at all :). Had to do it a few times, the sad thing is we know each other on a first name basis... But it's a good excuse to skip away from work for a little while :)

Looks like the upgrade bug bit hard this time, I just talked to my dealer and it looks like I will be swapping out my Sony receiver for a new Denon 3801 (DTS-ES) which *should* be here early October. The ol 930 has served me well so far (hint hint Pat :))but I am ready for a change and even though separates were the ultimate goal I don't think that will happen for a while. At the moment it seems as if it might be the 3801 but I am still considering things, the Marantz SR-8000 looks to be a nice piece as well.. anyone have any thoughts on this?

[Jehan]

One more post Gregg! :)

[Patrick Sun]

GreggL, that amp weighs a ton. I don't think I'll place it into my rack, instead I'll go the ThomasW route and stick it in a closet if possible (once I make sure it's set up and working. But I do like the gold face-plate too. It'd be a shame to hide it away.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Patrick Sun]

Jehan, I don't plan on upgrading (famous last words, I know) until maybe next year once the dust has settled on all those funky surround formats. I just don't want to be on the bleeding edge of technology anymore. I never had a DPL receiver, I kept my Dolby Surround (pre-cursor to DPL) for over 9 years I think. But now I want a DPL receiver just to play around with psuedo DD-EX and dts-ES setups. Oh well, I'm sure I can find a cheap DPL receiver for around $100 if I look around hard enough.

Speaking of teaching, I was office a math TA (teaching assistant) position while in college, but I lacked the confidence to think that I knew the material (plus having to keep abreast of the material while learning new stuff just wasn't something too appealing to me at the time). But now I now that people just wing it if they don't know something. I guess looking back I should have taking the TA position just for the experience.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Trevor Schell]

Hi everybody!!,,Looks like we have a lot of people checking out this thread..over 2000 views already??:)

Welcome back Chris!!...Glad you were able to find the new TTP..Hope you can post more often.

Well Joey,,I think Mandi must be seriously love struck..Two special gifts in one week..Maybe there will be little Joey's running around sooner than we might think! Ha!

Andrew,,are you still interested in the H/K..Let me know.

Hope you all have a better day than what I am going to have.

Later,,




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Daniel Brecher]

Guys, how often do you upgrade out of curiosity? Had my Pioneer THX/DD/DTS for not even a year yet, but I am wondering how often it is wise, if one can afford it, to upgrade?

Dan (UK)

[Andrew Pratt]

trevor I doubt my day will be any better...had to go to the dentist and was treated to a nice $700 bill:) Oh well got my DTS MiB DVD today (thanks joey) so I'll watch that tonight.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Paul Wu]

If I had the money, I'd probably upgrade every couple of years. Based on my past track record, I've upgraded once every 5 years. Bought my aunts stuff in 94, then bought more speakers and a new rec and dvd player in 99. So my next upgrade will be in 2004! :P

Andrew, Yikes, don't you have any dental coverage? Or is that your portion? :E Haven't got my MIB yet, I hope I get it this afternoon. I went out and bought a dvd magazine called Total Movie. It's been getting a pretty good buzz over at HTF, so I'll see how much I can check out tonight.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Patrick Sun]

DanB, I think is about when you have enough disposable income to be a dangerous upgrader. :D Also, if what you have suits your needs, don't go looking (like buying a car, only look when you really need to get another car, else you never know what you'll bring home).

Paul, when I got my partial crown for one of my back teeth, I think the cost out of pocket was around $450 (out of $950 bill) but dental coverage is definitely nice to have, and of course as I'm about to have the dentist start drilling out my fillings/etc, he goes, "BTW, you know today's procedure will cost anywhere from $900-$1100, right?" and I go "aah hunh..." and the drilling commences. Talk about having someone over a barrel... :D

I have never watched MIB in its entirety.




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Gregg Loewen]

Wow the hit total on this page is adding up fast.

Gregg "Full Member" Loewen :)
(I feel so studly!!)

[Paul Wu]

Hmm, I lasted about an hour before I openned up my new magazine. :) I was really trying to be good and wait till tonight, but I just couldn't resit. Nice glossy paper, will have to flip through it during lunch, which I usually don't take, but I think I need to take today. The dvd itself looks like a single layer and mine looks like it's got some little specs on it. It comes in one of those cardboard sleaves so I've popped it into a spare cd case. Here's what is listed on the the dvd:

Trailers:
Pearl Harbor, Bedazzled, The Exorcist, Blair Witch2, Unbreakable, Ladies Man, The Specials, Cherry Falls, X-Men, Gladiator, Chicken Run, The Perfect Storm, Me, Myself, & Irene, Shanghai Noon, Gone in 60 Seconds, Dinosaur, Road Trip, Titan A.E.

Short Films:
Troops - "Star Wars meets Cops" I've seen this over the net and it's pretty funny.
The Dancing Cow - No idea what the plot is, but it has 2 commentaries.
The Dancing Cow - Behind the Scenes

Cool Extra Stuff:
Romeo Must Die - behind the scenes
Any Given sunday - behind the scenes
Chicken Run - behind the scenes
The Legend of Bagger Vance - behind the scenes
Me, Myself & Irene - behind the scenes
Cool Sony Stuff - Hmm, I'd say extended commercial
Musicland
E! Stuff

DVD Releases:
Scram 3 Extras, Chasing Amy Extras, Free Enterprise, "No Tears for Caesar" Video, Cannibal - The Musical Trailer, Trey Parker/Matt Stone Interview, Trey & Matt PSA

I've got a long wait before I can pop this disc in my player, I've got an evening meeting that I have to attend.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Jehan]

I've been tryin to sign up for that Total Mag for a while and the page just keeps giving me an error. I really would like to pick this first issue up though - might go hunting this afternoon.

Pat: Interesting point you make about the different sound formats. At this point I will safely say I will keep my receiver for HT and later on build a setup for music. The only format which interested me was DTS-ES (discrete), and since I do not have a LD player I didn't worry about too much else. However, these reports on DPL-II have got me thinking... The Denon 3801 has a Neo-6 mode which looks interesting but I wonder if I should hold out for DPL-II. I don't have an aweful lot of Pro-Logic stuff, in fact very little.

Any input on the matter would be helpful ;)

[Daniel Brecher]

Had Steven Simon mail me a copy of Total Movie, and the cheeky sod surprised me by UPS'ing it to me yesterday. Decent enough magazine, actually a US version of the UK 'Total Film' publication, but a lot less ignorant and poorly written with a lot more knowledge about DVD. I wouldn't subscribe to it though, I see little point in such magazine when you have internet access... The DVD that comes with it however, is neat and I guess the main incentive to buy it each month.

I found it interesting skimming the pages of a US movie mag seeing how well new and upcoming DVD software and hardware are advertised, there appears to be a far tighter and secure grip on how to market such stuff then there is in magazines here.

Here the movie mags rant on about how good it all is, but fail to every explain to their readers exactly WHAT it is, and its then same for manufacturers of players too. When I pick up a UK film mag, see a dvd review reading "and it's also 16x9 anamorphic, whatever that is" I laugh and understand why much of the UK is un-educated in the ways of DVD and home theater.

In England peoples perception of DVD is "wow, I'll buy one, no idea what it does, but I'll buy one"... I was very mean once, going into an electornics store asking if a player has a bitrate feedback, dts and anamorphic enhanced output along with rsdl and dvd-18 cmpatability, basically throwing as much DVD terminology at the clerk as I could, only to be resonded with an "uhm...." :)

The way DVD is advertised on tv and in mags here is just basically "buy this, its new technology, we're not going to tell you what it does specificaly, but it'll play films, ok? Great!"

Fun watching Joe six packs in a local HMV going "wow The Matrix, and its got menus and shit!"... Always tempting to walk up to them and explain that because the version in their hands is 86 seconds shorter then the US release due to British censor cuts the commentary track and isolated score, among other extras, are all missing. I never do though, then I'd have to explain region codes....hehe

Evil Dan
(who hates the UK)

[Paul Wu]

Yeah, I figure the main attraction for the mag is the dvd.

Holy Crap, I didn't know the Brit censors were that bad! The jargon dropping sounds like what we did last month during a receiver info gathering trip I had with a local HTF member. We hit a bunch of stores and dropped some jargon. Mainly it was just DTS ES, DD EX, DVD-Audio.

Oh yeah, congrats to Gregg for achieving Full Member status.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Andrew Pratt]

MiB is great:) Of course I love the movie so I'm just happy I can finally give my VHS copy away...




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Andrew Pratt]

Gregg here's what appears to be a great price on the silver and green pronto's RC thread (http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-pronto/thread.cgi?8380)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Greg Stone]

Thanks again for the link Andrew! Nice prices.

Went ahead and subscribed to TotalMovie mag as well. 8 issues for $15 for the year is not a bad deal at all.

Just watched Top Gun with the wife, about to head to bed. Good chick flick and guy flick. Can't help but think it would sound even better in DTS... I'm getting harder to please I guess ;)

Night all...




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Trevor Schell]

Hey Andrew,,didn't realize you are still doing 'VHS'.:)




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Trevor Schell]

Andrew,,since you are the administrator of this area I will ask you this question:

When I create a post I am always returned to the top of the page after it is submitted. I wonder if it is possible to be sent back to the bottom of the page instead. This way you would not have to scroll back down to read your post.

Can you answer that one?:)




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Patrick Sun]

Trev, that'd be a neat trick, but Mats is the person who might be able to help out for that request (but I'm not holding my breath for that hack).




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Greg Stone]

Trevor - I asked that same question about going to the bottom of the page after a reply, and Mats told me to just hit the "End" key when you are at the top of a page so you don't have to scroll down to the bottom to see your post. Now I use the end key all the time!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Jehan]

Very Late Night (morning) update :)

Been chatting with friends back in Australia and the opening ceremony is underway.. sucks how we get delayed coverage :(. Everyone seems to be very excited back in Sydney. Oh well...

Gave Exorcist 3 a spin again after reading a thread on the HTF I remembered that though I had the disc I hadn't spun it before.. so I thought I would revisit the film. Overall, I thought it was quite ok.. a little disjointed in parts ... like the screenplay didn't get enough time on the drawing board. The ending was certainly rushed and took something away from the movie. Still, not a bad watch at around 2am in the morning :)

See you all in a few hours :D

[Daniel Brecher]

Our censors just announced new guidelines, its about to get a whole lot worse. Hahah, thank god for importation of NTSC software.

Dan (UK)

[Greg Stone]

What kind of new censor guidelines Dan?




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Chris White]

Good morning from the right coast. So, of those that have reported in so far, is Greg Stone the oldest member of TTP?




The Whites' Home Theater Website (http://www.bus.ucf.edu/cwhite/theater/theater.htm)
Pictures, DIY Projects, Glossaries, FAQ, Links, Toshiba Tips & Tweaks

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning all.

Jehan, the olympics are just awesome, I really wished I was there. I got to take part in the 96 games in Atlanta by verifying scoring for Greco Roman wrestling and then by escorting freestyle wrestlers to the mats in their competition. It was cool.

I even got to see Pocket Hercules (the very short weight lifter) get a blow job (honest!!). Me and a buddy were walking down a street near the House of Blues and there he was walking with a real ugly chick / whore and they walked into a car parkade and she went down on him. We couldnt believe it. His bodyguard/escort came over to us and started talking about how the Turkish Govt lets him do this EVERY NIGHT!! And they pay the bill. The next day was the last day of the freesytle competition and I was having lunch with the Turkish Wrestling Team Doctor and 2 Turk Wrestlers (all strict moslems), all were well aware of Pocket Hercules and thought he was a disgrace to their country. Anyway, it made a great story to tell a few friends.

I hope everybody has a good day!!

Gregg

[Gregg Loewen]

Pat, 1 week before Xmas?? Dec 17th? Thats the same day as my son:)

Question, why doesnt my username and password get automatically entered when I go to make a post? It does when I go to "that other forum."

[Lexman]

Gregg, go into "Modify Profile", at the top, and check the box to "save username and password on this computer".

That should set your cookies to retain your info.

Let me know if that doesn't do it.

Boy, TTP has really grown! lol.

Lex

[Gregg Loewen]

Thanks Lexman!!

[Patrick Sun]

Gregg, er, nice Olympic memories you got there with that Turkish lifter (what countries will do for gold medals...sigh). I went to 2 baseball games when the Olympics were in Atlanta: Baseball game between Cuba and some crappy team (Cube crushed them), and the US and some other country. This was on the day after the bomb going off that fateful Friday night. Some friends of mine had driven up from Mobile, and they passed through downtown Atlanta and saw all the fire trucks and cop cars all over the place near the stadium as they were heading to my place (I live on the northeast side of Atlanta outside the perimeter). I had tickets to the track-n-field on a Sunday morning, but I opted not to go since it was way too early on a Sunday.

A week before Christmas would be the 18th, but I do feel your son's pain when it comes to getting presents. :D Does he get cheated by getting "combo" presents for his birthday and Christmas presents? "Oh, here's 2 halves of a model airplane, one half for your birthday present, one half for your Christmas present." Gimme a break, lady! :)




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Andrew Pratt]

Morning guys...thanks for sharing that story with us gregg:) Yeah regarding the mocing to the bottom thing just hit the end key and that will take you there.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Patrick Sun]

It's about time to flip the page! Good morning, all! It's Friday! Woo hoo!




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Bing Fung]

Morning all from TGW North!

Chris: 1960 (geezer?)

What events will be the main draw to watch?

Have a great day all




Bing

[Patrick Sun]

I am so unexcited about the Olympics this time around (I guess living in the city that hosted the last one has its disadvantages). :D I like the track-n-field running events. I wish they'd show some team handball matches. But no, we'll get the basketball stuff, and synchronized swimming if we're lucky.

So what's your favorite summer Olympic events?




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Daniel Brecher]

British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) Press Release on new guidelines of censorship of film:

The public has told the BBFC that the Board's Guidelines for classifying films and videos should be more relaxed in the '18' category, but that the Board should be tougher on violence, drug portrayal and bad language at the lower classification levels.

Publishing new Guidelines for the classification of all films and videos today, Andreas Whittam Smith, President of the BBFC said: "After an extensive consultation and research exercise, involving two Citizens' Juries, a national survey, ten public presentations and hundreds of submissions from public groups and individuals, the Board has produced a new set of Guidelines for the classification of all films and videos. We were determined to get as clear a picture as possible of what the public thinks about the portrayal of sex, violence, drugs and bad language in films and videos. I am pleased to say that these new Guidelines reflect that."

Director of the BBFC Robin Duval said: "What was very clear from the consultation - which involved over 3,000 people from all demographic groups and from right across the UK - was that adults want to choose what they watch without excessive intervention by the Board. The new '18' Guidelines mean that the Board will only intervene on the rare occasion where a film promotes violent or dangerous activities, gives instructive detail of illegal drugs use, or contains particularly explicit sexual images. "What also came across very clearly was that the present classification system was overwhelmingly accepted as a useful guide when deciding what to watch, and was particularly important in terms of protecting children from seeing inappropriate material. But, while the majority of the public felt we should interfere less in the adult category, they also thought we could be more restrictive in the 'U', 'PG' and '12' categories on violence, drugs and bad language. When it came to the '15' category,
they felt we could be more relaxed about the portrayal of sex, but with the emphasis on responsible, loving and developing relationships.

"We have taken particular note of the general concern expressed about the portrayal of drugs and drug taking, particularly at the lower categories. We have spelt out, for the first time, that 'U' films and videos should have no reference of any sort to drugs and have strengthened the restrictions at 'PG', '12' and '15'.

"People will notice that we have dropped the list of examples of bad language which the old Guidelines contained. One reason for this is because there is so much disagreement around the country and at different age levels about what is offensive. However, we will be stricter on the use of expletives with a religious association. At the younger end of the scale, the language constraints have been tightened at 'U' and 'PG' and there will no longer be any automatic acceptance of the use of the 'F' word at '12'. In addition the standard at '15' has been tightened with the strongest terms being 'only rarely acceptable'.

"Even though the public has - perhaps surprisingly - only limited concern about the levels of violence permitted by the Guidelines as a whole, there were still worries about children watching violent films. The Board has therefore made adjustments at the lower categories and given much greater prominence to concern about imitable techniques at all levels.

"While the great majority of the public wants the Board's classification system to remain mandatory, they also want more detailed information about the content of films and videos to help them decide what they, and their children, should watch. The Board anticipates that with the pace of development in the new electronic media the emphasis on the provision of consumer information as an alternative to regulation will inevitably increase. The Board currently provides consumer advice about the subject matter of the film or video to distributors as a matter of course, but it is their decision whether or not to include the information in the publicity or packaging. The video companies at present make rather more use of it than the film exhibitors and distributors. We are prepared to increase the amount of information we provide and we will be talking to the local authorities, as the bodies responsible for licensing cinemas, as well as to the cinema exhibitors and the distributors to see if we can encourage them to carry more advice about their films."

Andreas Whittam Smith concluded: "Neither the BBFC nor any other regulatory organisation has ever embarked on this level of public consultation and research before and it reflects the importance placed on getting the Guidelines right. As well as using the more traditional national survey approach, the Board used the latest in research techniques - Citizens' Juries. The two Juries gave the Guidelines a very thorough scrutiny over more than four days, and their views have played a significant part in the shaping of the new Guidelines. In addition we have taken into account a very wide range of opinion from committed libertarians to those who would impose the most severe restrictions. We have given particular attention to the views of our own Advisory Panel on Children's Viewing. I believe the new Guidelines represent the views of the great majority of the people in this country. However, we will continue to monitor the public's reactions to the changes at every category level.

"While the public gave a clear steer that the classification system should remain mandatory the '12' category can be problematic, with children on either side of that age developing at very different rates. The Board feels that it would therefore be useful to explore whether the '12' category should become advisory, thus allowing parents to decide whether younger children should be able to see a '12' film. Were this to happen, information about the film or video content would have to be sufficient to allow parents to make informed decisions. The revolution in communication technology may mean over time that content regulators will have to rely more on information and advice than on intervention."

-----

Ok, all well and good for the BBFC, but let me explain a few things about ratings here in the UK:

U -- Equivalent in the US is a 'G' rating, and here it deemss a film as 'Universal, suitable for all'

PG -- Same as US, Parently Guidance Advised

12 -- Can often be close to the PG-13 rating, and here means NO ONE under the age of 12 is permitted to see the film, not even with adult accompanyment.

15 -- Equivalent to PG-13 and sometimes R ratings, and here means NO ONE under 15 is permitted to see the film, not even with adult accompanyment.

18 -- Equivalent to R and sometimes NC-17 ratings, again, NO ONE under the age of 18 is permitted, not even with adult accompanyment.

So, where as in the US you peeps can take an 8 year old into Pulp Fiction if accompanied by someone over 17, here, you strictly have to be above the rated age to see the film.


Now obviously with the stricter rules on certificates here, movie studios aim for the lowest rating they can get. For instance, Warner wanted as many young people to see The Matrix as possible, so in that respect were ready to settle for a 15 certificate for the movie. With this in mind the BBFC cut a good number of shots from the film to bring it down from what would have been an 18, to a 15. This is one way in which our censors work.

Another way is that the BBFC actualy have rules on specific things in films that will be cut, regardless. Take the Nunchaka weapon, no film is alowed to show this weapon in use in the UK, so as you can imagine, our cut of Enter the Dragon is hysterical! Martial Arts movies will suffer considerably here in England, it's our censors pet hate.

Were these new guidlines fail then, is with the process in which the studios want the lowest certificate possible, predomenantly 12 or 15 rating, for BIG releases and the BBFC now stating releases with those and PG certificates will be the ones they're going to hack up the most!!


Dan (UK)

[Greg Stone]

Dan - like you said, be glad you can get region 1 movies and not worry about the censors.

"favorite summer Olympic events?"
1) Track and field (sprints and pole vaulting)
2) Gymnastics
3) Swimming events (diving and races)




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Andrew Pratt]

Favorite Olympic sports....

Most track events but esp the 100,200,400,800 and the relays (those where the events I used to run at the various meets etc)

Soccer, Archery, boxing...okay just about anything called a sport will keep my attention:)

Gregg what do you think about them including syncro driving in the olympics this time? I was reading a newspaper interview with team Canada'a diving coach and they were pretty much against it.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Greg Stone]

I side with the Canadian coach as being against it. Once I see it though it may be a different story if it appeals to me then. But just thinking and trying to visual it does not do much for me.

I also like just about all the sports, as long as the competition is close. Basketball is boring now with the US Pros taking on other amateurs...




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Joey Millison]

Hmmm, I personally enjoy the nude women's mud wrestling...are they going to have that in Sydney as well?

Seriously though, I usually love to watch all of the swimming. When I was young and in great shape I was on a swim team and now have a great understanding for how much work it is to do what they do. Hell, everyone trains hard I'm sure (except the ping pong guys, heh), but I just have a little more respect for the swimmers. I wish I could get on a swim team, but I don't think they have a Manatee league ;)

A bit of nonsense:
HERE is the phone I have on my desk at work...yes...I'm THAT bored...

Ok, done for now...

[Paul Wu]

Don't know what was said re: Sync swimming. I remember seeing this during previous games so I thought it was always in the medals? Or was it a demo sport all these years?

That phone looks exactly like mine. I think I've got an older one. Do you know how to totally eliminate the ring?




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Joey Millison]

I think you hit Program, and then it says:

"00 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT"
"SELECT OR SCROLL >"

Then hit '00'

You'll see a menu with numbers 1 - 5...

pressing '1' is your ringer volume, and you can use the volume button to turn it up/down

pressing '2' is your "buzzer" beep...same thing to adjust...

3 is speaker volume, 4 is handset volume, and 5 is handsfree volume :)

[Paul Wu]

I've tried that, but I still get the ringer, but it's at the lowest volume. I'd like to turn it completely off. Haven't found out how to do that and I've RTFM already. :) I'd like to just have it flash so as to not disturb me while I'm working away. Don't necessarily want to call foward if it's an important call. I've got call display so I can usually tell who's calling.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Kevin P]

Hewwo guys! TGIF except it's raining like crazy. Hopefully it'll all blow through tonight and it'll be nice this weekend. I hope, since I plan to close the pool this weekend, including installing anchors for the new cover...that's going to take a while. What a bad summer--most of the time it was too cold to use the pool. Hopefully next year will be better.

6 more days until I get paid--man I hate this getting paid only once a month garbage. After I get paid, I'll have money to buy the SVS sub and amp... Gregg, any word on the amp? My copy of Haunting DTS is calling to me, just waiting to crack the foundation. :)

KJP




Official Computer Geek and Techno-Wiz Guru of HTGuide - Visit Tower of Power (http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/index.cfm?fuseaction=Threads.listings&forum=12&CFB=1)
My HT Site (http://www.patzcatz.com/ht.html)

[Joey Millison]

Do you know how to set the MESSAGE button's extension? I just got this phone and I want the MESSAGE button to dial '2000', any idea? :)

[Paul Wu]

Kevin, I seem to recal you mentioning the once a month pay as being suck. I'll agree with that. In fact when I started this job I moved from biweekly to bimonthly. Which sucks, cause before each week we would receive a pay cheque. My wife one week, me the next. It was pretty sweet.

Joey, no idea on that. I just use "Message" to check my messages. I'm sure you could probably reprogram it, but I haven't even reprogramed any of my other buttons. They all have the old names of the previous person setup. :)




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Gregg Loewen]

Hi Kevin, no official word on the amp yet. I emailed Vince and asked him to pick it up and ship for me. Vince called the seller (Joel) who said he would have it delivered to Vince for shipping. Hopefully, it will already be in the mail!!

Gregg

[Bing Fung]

My favorite summer Olympics events has to be the

1) MTB biking
2) Velodrome
3) Road bike events
3) Canoe/Kayak Slalom
4) Tennis

Personally I like the speed involed in the Winter Olympics more, i.e Downhill, speed skiing, Luge,Hockey!




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

so whats everyoen doing tonight?




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Paul Wu]

Just wanted to let everyone know I have now reached the 100 dvd level. Now on to 200!




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

I hope to leave work at a decent time, take my wife out to dinner, probably Japanese. Which reminds me, somewhere back in the earlier pages, I forgot to mention I love sushi as well. Favourite items are amaebi(raw sweet shrimp), chopped scallop, tobico(flying fish roe), and beef sashimi. Never heard of that boston roll.

Probably watch some TV, a closet Big Brother watcher. Can't stand the show, but I must watch. Hope to spin MIB tonight as well. That should round out a very nice evening.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Trevor Schell]

TGIF

Working the weekend and most likely overnight Saturday night...The fun never seems to end.

I would like to see the Mission to Mars DVD,,Any good??,,

Anybody else besides Greg going to the HTF meet in November??

Hope everybody enjoys there weekend.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[MaxS]

Hi guys..

I was in the middle on finally writing my first post to the new TTP. I was writing about the massive storm right overhead, and quite ironically the power went down.

Anyhow, what I was saying was:

I`m currently on holiday in Japan, and in the middle of a storm, due to a typhoon about to hit Tokyo. The thunderclaps have such awesome bass power...when I can get that feeling in my HT, then I`ll be happy...I`m talking about shaking the foundations of all the houses many blocks around :)

Sadly I haven`t got to hear the 80`s collection...mine arrived the same morning I left to Japan, and since I don`t have a portable CD player (I`m an MD person), I didn`t bring it with me....but from what I hear, it`s great, so I look forward to hearing it.

I just got a digital camera (Powershot S100/Elph in the US), and when I get home I`ll grab some picks of my room for you guys to check out....no fish tank though, but some pretty cool hardware.

keep it real people :)

Max

[Daniel Brecher]

Big Brother? The UK version ended last night after some 60 days or some. Caught bits of it, but watched it last night... Oddly, it was when I began media and film studies in college when I just watched little TV, one would think I'd watch more in such a situation, but no! Simpsons is all I clock in for.

Dan (Uk)

[Joey Millison]

Hey Max, welcome back to the TTP :) I hope all is well and the storm doesn't get too bad! That really sucks that you got the 80's collection but didn't get to hear them yet! That's like when Paul gets a DVD delivered at work, and has to stare at it all day without being able to watch it until he gets home. Pure torture! It's good to see you back though!

I *HATE* waiting for UPS, especially when something extremely cool is going to be delivered. My newest addition to my HT room, more HT related than the fishtank ;) This is something that...hmmmm...how do I put it...accents my setup and reacts to it? No, it's not one of those flowers that sit in the flower pot and dance to the music ;) But it's close...something a little more high-tech. If I can take pictures of it I'll have them up tonight though! I'm really excited about this! EVERY freaking noise I hear I react to as if it were the UPS guy knocking on the door, and I sit there and stare out the window watching for the van. This is one box that's getting shredded, not opened politely ;)
This is going to be "Soopa-Cool!" As least it looked cool from its picture...heh heh...
I watched "Quidam" again last night (yup, talking about Cirque Du Soleil again, heh) and am completely convinced that EVERYONE needs to see it. Great picture, and great sound, but you're not going to notice because you're going to be SO enthralled in what's going on. A little on the "artsy fartsy" side, but a wonderful DVD! I can't wait until they come back to Denver...
I get to have my fishtank water tested today :) I have to have it tested for approx 6 weeks until it's suitable to put other fish in. It has to build up some critical bacteria, and the water levels have to balance out. She said I'd probably lose most of my fish in the first week, but I haven't lost ONE. I've paid a lot of attention to them, and made sure not to over feed them and everything. Can't wait to get some more fish once the tank is ready!
That "echo" program is cool, I've been running it for a week and am working on my second $18 GC for Amazon. I even have a cool 80's station that also plays movie soundtracks! Pretty cool! If any of you guys who use Echo wanna join my station lemme know :) At this rate I'll be able to afford some of those DVDs I want and haven't pre-ordered yet (I REALLY want Toy Story 3 disc set, Fantasia 3 disc set, and Jurassic Park and Lost World DTS).
I heard a big vehicle, COULD IT BE THE UPS GUY?!?!?!?!

[Andrew Pratt]

Well Joey we might just have little surprise for you that might help out get those DVD's. Since you worked so hard on the 80's collection we all got together and chipped in to buy you a GC from DVD Express (check your email!) That GC should just about cover the JP and TLW in DTS for you so get going and pre order those Discs:) I think I can safely speak for all of us that got a copy of the 80's collection that we are very grateful for all your hard work...this set is awesome.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Gregg Loewen]

good evening everybody, just a quick check in to let you know all is well in Maine.

Watched Buzz Lightyear last night, $20 bucks pissed out the window. No better than any cartoon on the tele. Even the DD was terrible, so many explosions and other effects and almost no sound track. Does anybody know if Disney actually refunds your money with their satisfaction guarantee?

We are watching Inspector Gadget tonight. Much better and that Brenda (professor) is easy to look at :)

Take care!!

Gregg

[Jehan]

Is everyone watching the olympics ?

Thorpey just kicked ass yesterday :) :)

Once track and field starts I think the US will have us in the medal table but for now it's nice to be on top :)

Only wish I was back home... doubt I would get in but sounds like everyone's having a great time back in Sydney

[Trevor Schell]

I heard Canada won a medal but not sure what for. I have a good feeling Canada will do very well at this years Olympics...I have to feel this way since I AM CANADIAN.:) and very proud of it.

Sorry Gregg,,I should have warned you about the Buzz Lightyear disc,,I bought it when it came out and actually thought it was the same animation as Toy Story,,didn't realize it was a cartoon. The kids have no desire to watch it again. 'Must Have' discs for the kids are The Tigger Movie and the Pokeman Movie. These two are watched everyday.

Have a "Good Night" everybody.
Finally get a day off Sunday.Had originally planned to work it.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Andrew Pratt]

Trevor we won a gold in the mens triathalon:)




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Trevor Schell]

Thanks for the update Andrew,,

Joey,,I doubt you need to test the water in your tank for 6 weeks..After a couple of days of filteration you should be safe to add more fish.Just stay away from Oscars,,they will wake you in the night.
My tank has been set for 5 years now and I haven't changed the water yet. Its always crystal clear and my Firemouth Chiclid seems to be quite happy. I clean the filter once every 6 months and just add water when it gets low.( As you can see,,I am a real fish tank enthusiast)

P.S. make sure you set the tank close to the Sono,,fish love to be bounced by the bass..:D

The Volleyball in the Olympics is very exciting to watch. Some of the rally's are pretty incredible.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Daniel Brecher]

Olympics? What is the thing where they swim like hell, get out the water, hop on bikes, do 4 laps around what seemed to be hald the damn country and THEN started running? I was tired just watching it, although it was 1am here at the time. :D

Watched some Monty Python after all that late last night...

"and now a man with 10 legs!"
"he's run off!"
"oh bloody hell!"

Dan (UK)

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning everybody,

Thanks for the Canadian update, the cover in the US sucks (unless you are an american). NBC is only showing US athletes that are expected to do well. They are not giving any other results or highlights. (same as in 1996).

In Atlanta, the wrestling finals were being broadcast live in all countries EXCEPT the US. BTW, the US kicked serious ass in Freestyle and won like 6 medals (?).

Have a great day!!

Gregg

[Jehan]

Gregg, I second that... the focus is certainly on the American athletes, which is not surprising.. but coupled with the fact it is not live makes it most frustrating.

[Trevor Schell]

Good Morning America ,Canada and overseas.

You guys need to get CBC..They always do an exceptional job in covering the Olympics. That reminds me I have to get some extra cable so I can get my Express Vu dish reconnected..After the rearrangement of the room,I wasn't able to reconnect it since the original cable was only long enough to pop through the wall with no extra length.

Whats everyone got planned today.

I may head downtown and check out the DV-8 activities happening today..Joey,,are you going to make it.? Now that you have a pass and a wristband.:D




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Andrew Pratt]

trevor DV-8?

I visted a fishing buddy of mine last night who just had a baby girl...cute little thing and didn't smell at all (sorry JurassicPark joke) anyway we're now planning a fishing trip to remember. We'll have to take one boat across a large lake towing a small one behind us. then portage the small boat and our gear for just over 1/2 mile into the next lake. This lake (crowduck) has some amazing walleye and small mouth fishing so we'll set up camp on one of the islands and fish for a few days.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Bing Fung]

Dan, That's called Triathlon, they swim for 1.5 km, bike for 40 km and then run for 10 km. Canada's Simon Whitfield won gold in that ...Woohooo! what a burst of energy at the end!

The Mens beach volly ball between Canada an US was a very exciting match.




Bing

[Paul Wu]

Fri night: Did make it to a neighbourhood Sushi place. Well, we thought it would be good, everytime I walk by on my way home it's packed. Well it's packed because of the noexistant service! Man what a disappointment. The prawn tempura was nice, and so was the salmon sashimi. But the sushi we orderd tasted fishy. I know that may sound weird, as sushi is raw fish with rice, but I would say that the rice was fishy, ah just can't describe it. Did get a chance to watch MIB. Lots of fun, plus did you know that everytime the MIB car shutdown there's a nice bit of LFE going on. :) But man those dvd holders are killer, spent about 5 minutes trying to get the disc out.

Trev: I think Dan's going to the meet. Can't wait for all those meet reports. Haven't seen M2M, but it looks interesting. DV-8?

Max: Howdy, hope you stay safe. Now those thuderclaps are they more loud than low bass? The only reason I ask is the few thuderstorms I've been in have been more loud than low. Of course having your trusty RS SPL meter would be handy. :) I don't have one yet myself, but I could see me pulling it out if there was every a thunderstorm around here.

Joey: You're getting one of those eletrosquiggaly things that pulses to the music, right? I saw a copy of Quidam at Virgin Megastore, but the price was outragoues, in fact all the prices there were outrageous! Everything was retail and then some! Just blew my mind. Already on Echo. :) I've also hooked up to your station.

Jehan: Yup watched some Olympics last night, live. :) Greatist moment was the win in Triathalon for Canada. Was kinda disappointed in the second tie in water polo between Canada and the US. Canada was up by 3 points with just 2 minutes left. US made a pretty great comeback to tie it up. Also a Canadia Swimmer, Curtis Myden, won bronze in the 400m idividual medaly. Watched a great second half of the mens basketball game between Canada and Austrailia. Canada won by 11 points, but it was a real close game. Also caught a bit of the US dream team against China. Well US won, but the early minutes China had the lead. I was switching channels between CBC and TSN. Some really good coverage.

Andrew: That's some fishing trip. Saw how are those maggies sounding? And how is the transition from your center to your maggies? Is it noticable?

Bing: I think they call it the Olympic distance. There's also Ironman distance, where they swim 2 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full marathon at the end. The big event for that is in Hawaii.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Paul Wu]

Oh yes, and he flips the page again. :B




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Greg Stone]

Paul, you are awarded the gold in page flipping! ;)

The first nice weekend temperature wise in a long time here. Highs around 88F instead of 108F so we have spent a lot of time outside this weekend! Still no rain in something like 78 days, but it is a lot easier to take with milder temps! Went to my nephew's rollerblade hockey game yesterday, then to Don Pablo's for lunch, then cleaned out the garage, washed the truck, and then watched Any Given Sunday last night. It was a good day!

Today my brother grilled hamburgers and hot dogs outside at his house, and then we watched the Olympics before going outside and throwing the football around a little bit. It has been nice to actually get outdoor time for me and my boys!

Circuit City had advertised Platoon for $11.99 and were sold out when I went by after leaving my brothers house. No one there to help or look for any additional copies in the back. Customer service is a joke there. I'm going back tomorrow when the main store manager is there and I'm going to let him know what I think of there Sunday crew, and to see if they have restocked.

With both the NFL and Olympics on, so much sports, so little time!




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Patrick Sun]

How the hell did the USA's men beach volleyball 2-man team lose the Canadian team in the elimination match 17-15 when they were ahead at one point 14-9? Ack!




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Trevor Schell]

Molson Canadian Rocks DV-8,, This is a huge sports and music event taking place in downtown Saskatoon which is sponsered by Molson Canadian. it has been held in a few city's this summer across Canada.

The sports events include snowbording,skate boarding,inline skating and bmx biking..They actually constructed huge ramps and quarter pipes, banks and rails etcc..so the athletes can show off their talents. Artificial snow was created for the Snowboarders.

The music is provided by live local bands from Saskatoon and Regina,,some names include Sloan,Mighty Bosstones, Jet Set Satallite,Limblifter,Gob, and the Rascalz.
The whole event gives the opportunity for Canadian bands and athletes to build up their own status in there own country..Beverage of choice would be of course Molson Canadian Beer.

I did not get a chance to go today as I had to visit my brother in the Hospital. He was involved in a serious head on car accident last night. He suffered broken legs and a fractured hip. Will probably have surgery tonight although were not sure yet.He is certainly in a huge amount of pain and experiencing extreme spasm's in his legs. It took the emergency crew 2 hours to get him out of the car last night at 1 pm..they had to cut off the roof in order to get him out.
It was very difficult to visit him today seeing him laying in the hospital bed all scratched and bruised and in enormous pain. He is lucky to be alive and they say it was the air bags that probably saved him or made it less worse than what it could have been. I didn't get the call of this accident until later in the morning.




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Trevor Schell]

Patrick,,The Canadian athletes are superior!! That's why!...Remember it is Okay to finish second to a Canadian.:D




Trevor http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/trevor_shellshock.gif
My HomeTheater S.E. (http://www.htguide.com/bilder/index.cfm?fuseaction=arkivbilder&userid=0&selecteduserid=48)
Sonically Enhanced
http://members.shaw.ca/TTP/98corvette (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeromain) C5
http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotempbig/global/stations/71866.gif

[Paul Wu]

Trev: Sorry to hear about your brother. I'm glad he's doing okay. Hope he gets well soon.

Pl@: It's because the sand they used was Canadian, had to be trucked in from a beach somewhere in Ontario. It's true I heard it on CBC.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Greg Stone]

Trevor - hope everything works out great for your brother. I'll send some good thoughts upwards for him and you and your family.




Greg's DVD's (http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=All&id=greg+stone)

[Patrick Sun]

Trev, hope your brother has a speedy recovery. As a survivor of my own head-on collision 4 years ago, I must say, ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT when you drive. I know I was saved because of the airbag and seatbelt combination. I suffered an airbag burn on my right inner forearm, a chest bruise, some achiness, and a headache, but I walked away from my accident, I was lucky.

I was also in the backselt of a brand new Nissan 240SX over 8-9 years ago in Panama City, and some drunk in the oncoming lane of traffic just turned left into us. The driver also needed the jaws of life used by the firemen to rip off the driver side door. He had plenty of scrapes, scatches, and bruises on his legs and torso, but he also survived because he had his seatbelt on.

It's weird, when you see that you're about to get hit head-on, time does slow down, but you can't react fast enough to avoid the collision. I drive like an old lady nowadays, better to avoid possible collisions when you can, and not proactively cause them with fast/reckless driving.

Paul, just wait for the final medal tally, then keep on talking... :D




PatCave (http://www.io.com/~patman/); HT Pix (http://www.io.com/~patman/ht.html);Gear (http://www.io.com/~patman/htgear.html);DIY Projects (http://www.io.com/~patman/diy.html);DVDs (http://www.dvdtracker.com/~patman.asp); LDs (http://www.laserdisctracker.com/~patman.asp)

[Bing Fung]

best wishes on a healthy recovery for your brother Trev....




Bing

[Andrew Pratt]

trevor I hope your brother recovers quickly.




http://www.htguide.com/CFBoards/images/signatures/andrew_sig.jpg (http://www.mts.net/~glendap)

[Jehan]

Hope your brother makes a speedy recovery there Trev...

[Chris White]

Good morning from the right coast. Tropical strorm Gordon was a bit of a bust. We were supposed to get 4-6 inches of rain but only got 1" and mild winds.

Trevor: Hope your brother is doing okay. You asked about Mission to Mars. We watched it this weekend and while it's not a "great" movie, it's surely worth renting.

Remember it is Okay to finish second to a Canadian.

Especially if the contest is beer drinking! :)




The Whites' Home Theater Website (http://www.bus.ucf.edu/cwhite/theater/theater.htm)
Pictures, DIY Projects, Glossaries, FAQ, Links, Toshiba Tips & Tweaks

[Gregg Loewen]

Good morning all!!

Trevor, sorry to hear about your brother. What hospital is he at?

I hope everybody had a great week end and has a good first day back too!!

Later,

Gregg

[Bing Fung]

Morning al from TGW North...

Chris, it's good to hear Gordon was relativly docile and did not ravage as much as anticipated.

It's starting to be dark here in the mornings, bummer.




Bing