What can the specs on a given loudspeaker tell you about its performance?

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Reader doesn’t want to part with an older receiver, but does want to access computer-stored A/V in his main entertainment setup.

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This homeowner wants to incorporate a home automation system, but make the modifications himself.

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This reader is adding Blu-ray and upgrading his audio to 7.1, and wants to know if a second subwoofer (to go 7.2) makes a big difference.

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CE pros’ receiver won’t play video when using certain HDMI to Cat 5/Cat 6 converters.

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Consumer looking for solution to stream music from laptop to receiver.

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Receiver often refuses to put out sound, freezes, and says “unlock” after cycling through start-up messages.

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Can heat generated from PCs, TVs, and other CE devices be used to heat hot water?

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What position is better for the center channel: over the screen pointing down, or underneath the screen facing outward?

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Is it possible to use two different amplifiers or tuners on the same set of speakers if they are never used simultaneously?

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Consumer wonders why he’s seeing black bars at top and bottom of TV.

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The owner of a new home managed to have it centrally wired before plastering, and wants to know what A/V and tech systems may lie ahead.

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