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    Center Speaker?

    in 2015

    Posted

    Central channel and two front speakers were more like 1980s :P

     

    5.1 started getting popular in the late 90s, which is what I have (a much order model)

     

    7.1 became popular about 5 years ago

     

    Soundbars starting being a quality alternative about 3 years ago. It was a the first real "all-in-one" speaker solution that was super simple to plug in and immediately see the difference. You didn't need overpriced receivers or professional installation for quality sound.

     

    Sounds bars are still great. I use a very nice wireless Yamaha soundbar in another room. it works great.

    If you are not looking to replace the rest of the speaker system, you are probably best off looking for another similar Infinity Primus center speaker. Amazon has them.  You won't find this on a Black Friday deal.

    It's all the same mesh color to me, not looking for the exactly style, but more so the sound quality of a louder speaker. I replaced bookshelf fronts with two primus 363 tower speakers, so the sound definitely has a boom. I feel like I can just tell the central channel is outdated, so I want to upgrade that piece.

    Center Speaker?

    in 2015

    Posted

    Is this the same as a soundbar?

    No - a soundbar is usually just a single speaker with an optional additional subwoofer. Good for small/medium rooms.

     

    I already have upgraded front speakers, so I'm looking for something that matches the sound these fronts are putting out.

     

    I know nothing about this, but I am interested in the answer too. My husband and I were at my BIL's house last night and he has a speaker in the entertainment center right below his tv that really sounded impressive when we were watching a movie and when they were watching football. My husband made an off-hand comment that he would like to have one. Well, I don't even know what the darned thing is. I don't dare ask my BIL because he is a blabber mouth, and I would like to get my husband one as a surprise. Based on what I have looked at today, I am assuming this is a soundbar. Sound right? When I saw this thread titled "Center Speaker" I thought maybe I would find my answer, lol. Thanks for any help!

    You're thinking a sound bar. Just make sure the TV and Sound Bar match input/output.

    Center Speaker?

    in 2015

    Posted

    Haven't seen any center speaker deals for BF - nothing out there or am i missing something..

     

    Looking to upgrade an older infinity Primus Center channel speaker. Was the smaller model when that series came out 10 years ago.

    GottaDeal.com Black Friday Poll

    in 2011

    Posted

    Heh, I don't make it over to the forums much anywhere these days. I am keeping tabs on GD.com at least once a week though. I'll have to stop by and say hi more often.

     

    Bring back the $750 off $1500 laptops Dell!!!!!!!!!!

     

     

    I really sat down and thought about what I wanted this year, between GD and SteepAndCheap.com, I've pretty much bought everything I wanted or even some things I didn't quite want but the deal was just too good to pass up.

    Digital Camera

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    I'm looking for a digital camera that I can take with me on trips. It needs to be thinner than those bulky Canon Powershot cameras, but also have a large screen on the back. Videos are a plus.

     

    So far I'm looking at these two cameras:

     

    Sony Cyber-shot W330 14.0MP Digital Camera w/ 4X Optical Zoom + Sony Case and 2GB Memory Card - Price $129 + tax

     

    or

     

    Fujifilm AX250 14MP Digital Camera Bundle, 5x Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD, HD Movie, Image Stabilization, Includes 4GB SDHC Card, Camera Case, 100 Bonus Prints Offer - Price $89 + tax

     

    I'm thinking of something under $150, the one for $89 seems super cheap, so I'm not really sure how well it compares to others.

    $1,000ish HDTV 50" +

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    So I've found these so far:

     

    Samsung PN50B560 50" 600Hz 1080p Plasma HDTV - $1039.00 shipped - http://www.butterflyphoto.com/prodinfo.phtml?id=8773

     

    Samsung LN52B550 - 52" High-definition 1080p LCD TV - $1,119.00 shipped - http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=122&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SAMLN52B550&sku=SAMLN52B550

     

    Mitsubishi WD-60735 60-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV -$1,099.00 shipped - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00166BNFS/

    $1,000ish HDTV 50" +

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    I'm looking for a new 1080p TV somewhere in the 50"-54" range.

     

    I don't have a preference between Plasma, LCD, LCoS, DPL, etc.. Just looking for a deal, the better the picture, the bigger the screen, the happier I am :yup:

     

    I found a 52" Sony BRAVIA KDL-52S5100 for $1099 shipped, but PriceGrabber is being weird and I can't seem to go through with the sale: http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/plasma-lcd-televisions/Sony-KDL52S5100-52-BRAVIA-1080p-HDTV/m715551562.html/zip_code=85282/sort_type=cpc_bid/st=zip

     

    TV sells for at least $1200 at any other online place, probably goes for over $1500 + tax at a local store.

     

    Any good HDTV deals around?

    Cookware Set - Pots/Pans

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted · Edited by BobbyDouglas

    Best I've found so far is the Calphalon 8 Piece Nonstick Cookware Set for $150 shipped @ Amazon -> http://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-8-Piece-Simply-Nonstick-Cookware/dp/B001R70XIY

     

    It has a 10 yr warranty, hard anodized and non-stick surface. If there is ever an issue, I can ship the item back to Calphalon, and they replace it for free.

     

    The downside of the hard-anodized ones pointed out earlier, is that it isn't non-stick. Everything you cook needs to constantly be stirred or used butter/oil to prevent sticking. I think I've used one of those before when making sauce, if you don't stir it every minute or so, it bakes onto the edges.

    Cookware Set - Pots/Pans

    in Deal Finder & Deal Discussion

    Posted

    I'm looking for a fairly high-end cookware set for the kitchen. Something that carries a solid warranty, for $150-$200ish.

     

    I don't want stainless steel, and I don't want that crappy brand with the grooves everywhere (Circulon).

     

    8pc, 10pc, etc.. doesn't matter. Just looking for something that's going to last for a long time and have a rock solid warranty.

     

    I need it by Christmas, so I don't mind waiting a bit :cheesy:

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