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    How is the sound information transfered in a 3.0 or 3.1 speaker setup?

    If I have a front left and right speakers, along with a center channel speakers, and I program my receiver with no surround speakers connected will it send the surround sound to the L and R speakers? Will the center channel still play the main on-screen dialogue? My receivers instructional...
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    Looking for a good 2.1 set up for computer.

    Due to my current living conditions and crazzy job, I do not have a living room like back in the day. My custom built computer (just put it together - first build I ever did :) ) is my Sim City 4 gaming machine, DVD player, and cable TV viewer. First off, please do not recommend so so 2.1...
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    Sim City 4 good to go on Vista?

    I want to start playing SC4 again, but my laptop obviously can not handle such a game. Never fear, because I am in the process of building my very own computer (for the first time ... sigh) :D All personal preferences aside, does anyone here play SC4 on Vista with little issues? I know it...
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    Is there a proper way of calibrating a TV display?

    So, I turned on my PS3 for the first time, but it just doesn't "look" right. After adjusting settings, it was noticeably improved; however, I feel like I may just be missing something. Does anyone have positive feedback on using a calibration CD? Or does everyone just wing it by their own eyes.
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    Looking for small, sleek looking case.

    I have been searching the last few days for a small and sleek computer case; maybe I would have better luck if my internet was back to normal. Not sure where to start; looking for (1)5.2" external drive bay, (1)3.5" external (for card reader), and internal space for two hardrives. This...
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    Thinking about buying a barebones system...

    http://us.shuttle.com/barebone/BareboneHome.html A XPC Barebone (I just learned what XPC is today). Is it true it is cheaper than buying a pre-assembled PC? I have never owned a custom computer. Looks a lot funner choosing my own gear and assembling; only concern I have are there...
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    Thoughts on receivers for a budget?

    Bot the Yamaha RX-V363BL and Sony STRDG520 cost about the same ($210/200 or so). Yes, I realize that they are just pass throughs, but what if I connected my DVD player (maybe just a Xbox 360) video output directly to my TV connection? Would not this simply give my a High-Definition display...
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    What media-player do you sync with your iPod?

    I have tried, and even tried iTunes again, but it just simply bothers me. iTunes is such a resource hog, very controlling (especially if you update it to the latest version), and I do not like how it changes my music around on its own (re-names folders after I have edited theme, even places...
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    2.0 vs 3.0 set-up.

    I am wanting to get my first home theater. I'm uncomfortable getting personal, but right now I live in "upscale" military quarters, on independent assignment for the next two years, and then I'm off to either college (honorable discharge) or back to Iraq/Afghanistan assignment (still...