hey DViant!
noticed you're all over the AUDIO threads of late...after getting a great display monitor, it's obvious that you're now after the best audio setup to match.
i totally agree with listener with regard to amp power and room size. as for the speakers...hmmm...if you're not moving to a bigger room soon, generally speaking, i suppose bookshelf (vs. floorstanding) speakers will serve your purpose for the moment. i think the discrete channels won't be that distinct using big speakers given your room size.
again, if you're not moving to a bigger room soon, i don't think you need a discrete DTS-ES decoder yet either. so relatively more affordable AV receivers with DD, DTS-ES matrix and DOLBY PL II (which is very important for PS2 games, i think) would be enough.
just my two centavos worth
tuff
Hi tuff,
I wouldn't say it us a great display but one that is adequate for my unique needs. Alot of people say I paid too much for it and should have gotten a rear projection or bigger (but low quality direct view) but when they watch it they tend to want to stay and watch some more.
My current assault in these threads is out of lack of info on audio. I've been reading all the white papers, journals and articles I can find on the audio side of HT yet I feel I've barely scratched the surface. The audio threads really help me as you guys really know your stuff which I am really greatful for.
The logical progression to audio wasn't really intentional. What I had originally in mind was to reuse the old speakers and AVRs we had in the house and just buy a powered sub. Alas the loudspeakers are a decade or two old and aren't working properly anymore. I also got a couple of old NEC AVRs and an Onkyo that can only do Dolby Surround Pro Logic I. Pretty dated and inadequate in these days of DVDs and modern video consoles.
I then decided to go all out and do audio from scratch. What I have in mind is something appropriate for the room dimension I mentioned. I tend to follow the maxim of buying what you need and not what you want.
Saves you a lot of money and allows you to easily upgrade with minimal overall impact when the need arises again. Considering technology changes so fast this seems to be the most practical thing to do. That's what I've also learned from a few years involved in sound reinforcement for musical concerts.
Are bookshelf cheaper than floorstanding? Cause I could make room for the bigger speakers if they come out cheaper.
Only console that uses PLII's Nintendo's GameCube. The PS2 & Xbox are capable of outputing DD & DTS if the game were programed for it.
I'm currently eyeing the Denon AVR-1803 as the feature set suits my needs in regards to technology and power. All I need to decide now is what speakers are the best match for my room and AVR.
thanks,
DViant