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  1. griz_fan

    Where do you shop for gear?

    I've seen a lot of threads asking "where should I buy this or that?" I've done a lot of online shopping over the years, so here are some resources that have helped me out when shopping for home theater eqipment. First, I only buy from manufacturer-authorized retailers. When in doubt, I check...
  2. griz_fan

    Do I need a HTPC ?

    Do you enjoy gaming? If so, an X-Box 360 might be a great choice. With support for wired and wireless networking and tight integration with Windows XP MCE and Vista, it might be a really nice choice for you. Those D-Link devices would be nice, and the AppleTV looks promising. But, even though I...
  3. griz_fan

    Need advice on where to get cables

    A 2nd for monoprice. Great product, great service, and the prices are amazing. There are others, but from my experience, monoprice is the best.
  4. griz_fan

    Universal Remote

    The 880 is a great remote, and will easily work with your 622 (and pretty much any other device, too). The Harmony 676 is a great option, too. I really like the button layout, especially the "transport" buttons (fast forward, play, pause, etc..). It looks like the 676 may have been discontinued...
  5. griz_fan

    Home Theater Hookup ????

    You're not the first person confused by all of this :confused: Here's what I would do, though there are a few options available. My aproach is to have dedicated video cabling to the TV and dedicated audio cabling to your AV receiver. So far... good. But, this will really only give you audio...
  6. griz_fan

    Harmony remote. This one will challenge your level of tech knowledge

    Instead of investing top dollar in Harmony remotes to test things out, try an inexpensive One-For-All from Wal-Mart. Right now, you're comparing a UHF remote to an IR remote. Try a different IR remote. If the problems persist in the same manner, that would suggest something either with the 811...
  7. griz_fan

    HDMI driving me crazy

    Dude... where are you shopping for your HDMI switches? Pop over to MonoPrice.com, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised ;) That should make your choice a LOT easier