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== Current preferred setup == | |||
I have no idea. | |||
== Required receiver features == | |||
* HDMI 1.3a with audio | |||
* Dynamic volume (commercials, different channels with different levels) | |||
* Starts up at set-able volume | |||
* Nice appearance (unlike Denon, Pioneer, sorry, yuck) | |||
== Should have? == | |||
* XV/deep colour | |||
* 120hz pass through | |||
== Nice to have == | |||
* Auto set up | |||
* 5.1 analog input | |||
* Front HDMI connection | |||
* USB audio (for ipod/storage/etc). | |||
* OSD | |||
* Smaller cabinet | |||
* Non VFD display (sheesh) | |||
* Low power on standby | |||
* Compressed Music enhancer | |||
* Good universal remote with backlighting | |||
== Receiver == | |||
=== Pioneer === | |||
VSX-819H - no initial volume control. OSD only via component or composite. Sheesh. | |||
Has USB in. | |||
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10123899&catid=20313 | |||
=== Yamaha === | |||
Why does the 365 have some features the higher priced 465 doesn't? Are they mad? | |||
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10168346-1.html | |||
=== Onkyo TX-SR307 === | |||
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR307&class=Receiver&p=i | |||
Overview of Onkyo 2009: http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/onkyo-tx-sr507-black/4505-6466_7-33553552.html?tag=mncol;txt | |||
* Audyssey Dynamic Volume | |||
* Decent reviews | |||
* "Warmer sound" than Denon | |||
* Available in silver | |||
* Smaller cabinet size | |||
* $300 list | |||
=== Denon 505 === | |||
Overview of 2009 Denon: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10237889-1.html | |||
* Audyssey Dynamic Volume | |||
* OSD | |||
* $350 list | |||
Retailers: http://ca.denon.com/DealerLocator.asp?selstate=QC | |||
== Speakers == | |||
KEF fivetwo 11 | |||
Discontinued! And they never replied to my email. | |||
http://www2.kef.com/ca/SurroundSound/FiveTwo/model11 , http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9682390-1.html | |||
Very good stereo audio, decent surround (no real "rears") | |||
Does it require four walls? | |||
Retailers: http://www.digitalcraze.com/content.asp?ContentID=4 (US) , http://www.audiovillemtl.com/html/contact.html | |||
== Panel mount == | |||
In wall: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mount | |||
<blockquote>Maximize your flat panel experience by installing it truly flat against the wall with the industry’s first universal in-wall mounting solution for up to 60" screens. Installation is quick and easy thanks to the mounts self-locating tabs that center the in-wall box snugly between standard 16" wood stud centers. View the flat panel screen in its no-profile home position, or extend the arm over 19" to watch it virtually anywhere else within the room.</blockquote> | |||
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/furniture/speaker-and-display-mounts/peerless-im760pu-in-wall-mount lists shops selling it for $340 US | |||