What is the best speaker system with good bass and is around $100-$200?

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Meg

I'm looking to get a good speaker system for my boyfriend for his birthday. He is really into music and plays a lot off of his laptop. I would prefer something with quality bass.

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Although that is a really nice gesture, your not going to get anything very good for that budget. Does he already have a reciever or integrated ampliifer ? If not and your needing to just play music off his laptop, the best thing to get him if your really determined to buy him speakers at that price range would be to get a pair of powered studio monitors. They have there own amplifier built in, is designed to drive the speakers properly, and they are designed to be very efficent and play pretty loud when needed.

Forget about trying to get speakers with real low bass, your better off getting speakers that have good qualiity of bass and then he can add a subwoofer later to supplement the lack of low bass they may have.

The best buy in speakers are the Tannoy 501a but they are little above you budget at $308 a pair or $154.99 each. Fostex PMO.4n arent to bad, at $199 a pair.

Do I need a receiver for a Speaker system for my home theater system?

Fernando

I was wondering what the receiver does and if I even need one if I were to buy some Polk Audio 5.1 speaker system.

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Any speakers will require a power amplifier to be able to produce sound. Stand alone power amplifier are mainly left for the high end of the audio and are more expensive. Most consumers purchase a receiver, which has a power amplifier to drive the speakers along with other features like a AM and FM radio tuner and a pre amplifier so that you can connect other divice to the unit. This will depend on your personal budget on how much you want to spend for a receiver. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on receivers. You will notice that Onkyo and Pioneer are the top brand from the entry level to the high end. I personally use both Pioneer Elite and Onkyo receivers for well over 35 years and never had one issue. Hope this will help you out.

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Do I need a receiver for a Speaker system for my home theater system?

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Fernando

I was wondering what the receiver does and if I even need one if I were to buy some Polk Audio 5.1 speaker system.

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Any speakers will require a power amplifier to be able to produce sound. Stand alone power amplifier are mainly left for the high end of the audio and are more expensive. Most consumers purchase a receiver, which has a power amplifier to drive the speakers along with other features like a AM and FM radio tuner and a pre amplifier so that you can connect other divice to the unit. This will depend on your personal budget on how much you want to spend for a receiver. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on receivers. You will notice that Onkyo and Pioneer are the top brand from the entry level to the high end. I personally use both Pioneer Elite and Onkyo receivers for well over 35 years and never had one issue. Hope this will help you out.

What is a good speaker system for a HDTV plasma?

arkiemom

I bought my husband a 42"plasma flat screen for Christmas. We are thinking about adding a wireless speaker system to enhance the sound. It is in an average size living room - so we don't want to be "blasted" by sound - just good sound for movies etc. We also don't want to spend more than $250. Any recommendations?

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Nothing sounds better then a Bose. You are not likely to get "great" sound for $250. I could be wrong through. However Bose does offer a small home theater system that will give you great sound with out be "blasted" by it. It is $499 however Bose offers a interest free payment plan. They take out a monthly charge to your credit card automatically with out charging you interest for 12 mos making it more affordable! I provided a link below if you want to check it out. I have also included a link to reviews of the best home theaters it also talks about less expensive models this may also help you out.

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What would the best stereo system set up be for a 93 Ford Explorer?

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Andrew

I am not looking for sheer volume, sound quality is my first priority. It is my understanding that a component speaker system is the best for audio imaging but ease of installation and cost are limiting factors. Taking that into consideration, what would the best set up be? High quality full-range stock replacements or lower quality component speakers? Specific speakers suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

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The most important aspect of ANY audio system is speaker placement. The quality of the speakers would be a very close second. Very few vehicles lend themselves to a good imaging audio system. Mainly because of the poor factory locations. Doors are by far the worst location to put a speaker in because of the pathlength difference between the left and right speaker. The dashboard would be better but usually suffers from windshield reflection problems. The location that is most likely to produce good imaging is the kick panel location. But kick panel installs are not for every vehicle especially trucks and SUVs in which one sits up high and alot of the sound would be blocked by your legs, steering wheel, and the lower dash. Still there are some exceptions. If you can see both your kickpanels when you sit in your normal driving position in your Explorer then you should be able to hear speakers installed there. If not then you will have to resort to the doors as I don't believe you have dash locations. If I'm correct then your vehicle has 6"x8" speakers in each door. If that is all you have to work with then I suggest that you get 6 1/2" two-way speakers with adaptors to fit instead. No need to spend extra money on components. In the audio world, less is more. The simpler a speaker is, the better. As long as it covers the frequency range. In other words, the coaxial speakers cover the same range as their component counterpart. Anything more than a two-way is overkill and just a way for the manufacturers to make more money. Any shape other than round is inferior in regards to sound quality. Sure the 6"x8" would put out more bass SPL but it will exhibit higher levels of distortion because the oblong shape doesn't operate as linear as a round speaker does. A good 6 1/2" puts out plenty of bass. If you have a 4 door then I suggest you buy the same kind of speaker except go to the next smaller size which would probably be a 5 1/4". The reason being because you want to obtain that "bass up front" image so you want the bigger speakers up front. You can always upgrade later to a powered subwoofer that will handle all the low frequencies. With your main speakers crossed over just right, this will take the bass load off of the main speakers and improve clarity as well as reliability. I can't recommend any specific speakers because everyone's hearing and musical preference is different. Stick to reputable brands. Just take some CDs of music you are familiar with when you audition speakers. Don't be afraid to ask alot of questions. It's your money afterall. Your interior will affect the overall sound so take this into account when shopping around. Leather wil reflect the higher frequencies so soft dome tweeters usually sound best with that. Fabric will absorb the frequencies so a hard dome might sound better in that environment. If you use a hard dome tweeter and you have leather, it might sound too harsh. And if you have fabric and use a soft dome, it might sound too dull. Got it? Another thing I highly recommend is sound deadening with something like Dynamat Xtreme. At least the doors. This will dramatically improve your system's bass and dynamic range. I hope this helps. Good luck and happy listening.

What's the best way for a 6 Speaker setup in a Jeep Wrangler?

cbebop2071

I currently have a 2000 Wrangler with a six speaker system and an amp. I want to add a sub or bass tube. What would be the best way for me to do that and get rid of the speaker pop I'm dealing with from these small speakers?
A long time ago when I had my first Wrangler, I found instructions on how to modify the 6 1/2" speaker bar to hold 6x9 speaker. Can anybody direct me to where I can find that?

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We'll my friend you are talking to a fellow car audio nut who happens to own a jeep.

Check out a recent answer of mine here about another jeep (links to good products)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah3_A2Y8j2sHpu7YkaKFCBnty6IX?qid=20070803145945AAiTNbL&show=7#profile-info-athkHgXxaa

you can also see video of my jeep here
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=soundshop2007
(camera had shitty sound, so ignore some distortion you here.)

I would not bother with 6x9's in the pod, a sub will sound and look much better. without the hassle. plus the pods do not have the depth for a "good" 6x9, so in reality a good 5 1.4 would bump about the same as a crappy 6x9.

Hope it helps ya out, and happy thumpin...

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What is better, Ps vita or iPod touch 4th generation?

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Q. Ok. I'm really stressing on this so i have to know which is better statistically. By this i mean that i would like facts, not opinions. Please don't leave any answers that tell me that the Ps vita is better for a gamer but the iPod is better to a media kind of person. To me, that answer will be nearly worth as much as bulls**t. I don't mean to sound harsh, it's just that i want to be specific. Please only leave answers that revolve around the average person or a guy who's never used a single peace of electronics before. Please leave answers like "the Ps vita would be better because of it's bigger screen and better graphics while the iPod touch usually has laggish games and may become obsolete do to our rapid advancements in every day technology"and all that nerd talk. That's what I'm looking for. I'd very much would appreciate it if someone left an answer that explained what part of what is more advance than the other part that is used for the same thing.
In advance, thank you.
Also, if possible, please also say what might be cheaper in the long run.
And maybe the advantages each would have in some situations.

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So, I will go from: social, game related and tech specific things for the PS Vita. Let us begin,

-Social
--Video/Voice/Text Chat: The PS Vita has Skype for Video/voice chat and Party for text/voice
--Email: The PS Vita has Messages for PSN user ID, Group Messaging and, Email apps
--Social Site apps: Twitter, Facebook and, Foursquare
--Web browser: Built in HTML5 support
--music Player: Allows for .mp3, .AAC, .AT3 file support
--Movie Player: Allows for .mp4 and other formats

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/10/03/playstation-vita-box-designs-and-launch-apps/

-Games
--AAA quality games from the best game creating studios
--Mobile games from the most well known iOS and Android creators
--Party will be allowed in-game for cross-game chat
--Games can be developed by the public through Playstation Suite PC tools
--Free-to-play and low priced games can be downloaded from the Playstation store
--Day-and-date digital distribution for all PS Vita video game titles

-Technical Specifications
--CPU: ARM-A9 Cortex Quad-Core Varient (Game optimized)
--GPU: PowerVRSGX543MP4+ (SCE special graphics hardware optimized)
--RAM: 512MB
--VRAM: 125MB
--5 inch OLED display (gradual+step brightness user adjusted)
---(16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
--IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi)(Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode)
--3G module (SIM card)
--Four action, four directional tactile buttons
--Two micro dual analog sticks
--Start and Select buttons
--Two camera's (60fps up to 120fps recording for smooth Augmented Reality gameplay)
--Built in microphone
--Headphone jack
--Multipurpose output for: USB, serial input and stereo output
--Capacitive input (designated) area on both front and rear surface of the device capable of microscopic touch capacitance reading
--Gyroscope and accelerometer (Six-axis). Three-axis electronic compass.
--Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)
--Shoulder buttons (Right/Left)
--Volume buttons (+/-)
--Power button
--PS button
--Built-in stereo speakers
--Super Oval ergonomic design with polymer grip on each side of the rear of the device
--Piano Black finish and silver edge finish
--Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth)

The PS Vita will have a guaranteed 10 year lifespan (as seen in all Playstation products). This means constant incoming games, software updates, accessories and marketing, etc throughout the lifespand of the brand.

In situations of gaming at home (or for gaming hours on end), the PS Vita's wide viewing angles on the OLED will minimize eye strain, neck strain and tactile buttons will allow for constant precision in software. The ability to play multimedia as well as buy and stream new content from the Playstation Store will be available anytime when in connection with an online network. The highest quality games will be purchasable within one of the many game store chains across the world as well as be downloaded "day-and-date" on the Playstation Store. Sony will produce many top-grade and high quality accessories for the PS Vita.

There is more, I could introduce you to the UI and certain games but, I will let you look at this Japanese advert which shows (some of it) off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBU-ImmzaHg&hd=1

Very soon, more marketing and further tech spec related information on the PS Vita will be available as SCEA/E (Sony Computer Entertainment America/Europe) push for the PS Vita in America/Europe (around the 2/15/2012 launch date).

http://us.playstation.com/psvita/systems/

SHOCKING NEWS (sony vs microsoft)?

Q. actually i am going to buy a playstaion 3 or xbox 360
which one do you like more and which one i choose
to buy or did playstaion portable is good
i like psp more what should i buy? please help
i have 3 choices please give your opinions thanks
the best one will be 10 points
everybody i know its wrestling section
i ask this question here because
i am always on wrestling thats why
ok so u understand

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I am gonna get a PlayStation 3. Why spend $350 for a system that will last another year and 1/2. When you can spend $50 more and it lasting until 2012! The PS3 has great graphics too, and there is barely top exclusives yet (God of War III, and Resistance 2 are coming out, that owns Halo 3!). Also, the online community is pointless in my opinion, you are still playing games online with people on PS3, whats so different with that from Live? Its no difference in my opinion. Also, XBOX 360 owners have one thing they brag about, which is playing music while they are playing games and how its not on the PS3....It will be eventually, and seriously, you can plop in an iPod speaker and its the exact same thing. So.....Yup. Also, Metal Gear Solid 4, was the only exclusive for a system to receive a 10 from GameSpot, a game-rating website that has been active for years!.....The PSP is fun, but the PS3 can do everything + more than what the PSP can do, its fun (like a portable Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo) and very hackable.....But.....in all, get a PS3! Its the best in my opinion! Tune into E3 2008 to find out a lot more previews and PS3 news!

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Does the memorex speaker system work with the iPhone 3g?

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Patrick G.

I just bought a memorex speaker system for an iPod but I have an iPhone and when I put it on it says it won't be able to charge it and when I play music it it doesn't come out of the speakers.

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probably not. with your iphone, i've found only certain speakers will work. just because they have the same 32 pin connector doesn't mean they'll work.

How do i connect an iphone to a car speaker system without a stereo?

hovhannes1

My stereo got jacked and i want to make an amplifier to connect my iphone to my car speaker system directly.
that wont work cause u need an amp im wondering if anyone knows how to make an amp from shit that you buy at radio shack or something

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Take an auxiliary cord. Cut one end off. Splice the two main wires. Wire those to your speaker. Or just get a new radio.

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How to make a subwoofer less powerful?

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Flamingmuf

For Christmas I got the Logitech X-530 speakers, which includes a subwoofer and 5 satellite speakers. The subwoofer is really loud. So it's great when I play some skrillex or any other really bass heavy music, but when I want to listen to any other kind of music the bass is way too overpowering, even if I turn it down all the way. Is there any way I can get my subwoofer to be less powerful? Like i don't know putting a blanket over it or something?

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I assume there is no sub level control on your X-530 system? If there is, it will be on the back of the sub.

If not, the blanket will work although that is not a very elegant solution. Your computer may have a bass control on your computer's sound card options - turn that down when you need to.

Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System connected directly to my tv?

Highmaan

Is connecting the Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System directly to the audio out on my tv set a good idea?...I'm planning on buying one soon to enhance the sound quaility when I watch digital cable , play ps2 and watch dvds also what kind of connecting adapter do I need?

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Yes, I have my smaller 2.1 system hooked up to my TV, and it is awesome. You will just need an audio adapter like this one http://www.frontx.com/pro/c216_042p2.gif , and a double female 3.5mm adapter like this one http://www.tecnec.com/Product.asp?baseItem=MF&cat=CABLESCONN&subcat=ACONNECT&prodClass=MCON&mfg=TecNec+Cables+%26+Connectors&search=0&off= .

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Google Nexus 7 vs. Amazon Kindle Fire HD?

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Tasha

Okay. I'm looking to get a tablet to use for school mostly (taking notes, studying...) , maybe a few games to play here and there. I've narrowed it down between these two: the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. Since they are the same price for the one I want, I'm just curious to what those of you have experience with these devices think about them. I have a MacBook pro, also, and am curious about any connectivity I could have between the devices as well (Bluetooth I'm aware of so far). I do not want an iPad mini because of the price and plus I prefer the Android system for mobile devices than iOS.

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Kindle Fire HD is more consumer friendly and is great for watching movies with the fun features like dual WiFi antenna for faster downloading speed and streaming and digital dolby audio speakers with awesome sound quality and the HDMI out makes it possible to have the output on bigger screen.

Nexus 7 on the other hand is the one with more power and has the built-in google play store. Whereas on Kindle Fire HD you can side-load apps from google play store. Otherwise it does have its own app store with over 90k apps by now.

Comments on Kindle Fire HD vs Nexus 7 - Would definitely be helpful on this decision:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3A3H5EX8ZP34B/?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0083PWAPW&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&nodeID=&tag=cogfa-20

Ipad? Galaxy Tablet? I don't know which to choose from. Please read if you know a lot about these.?

Rebecca

I want to get some kind of tablet soon. I don't know what the differences are of an Ipad and tablets. In fact I know nothing. I heard about the Kindle Fire, but I don't really read on a tablet. I like actually books so I don't really want something like that. I want something where I can connect wifi to it. It doesn't have to have 3g or whatever already on it. I want to be able to download apps just like on a smartphone. I want to be able to take pictures. A camera on the front and back. Like to have music. I've also looked at the galaxy tablet. A friend of mine has it and he let me play with it for a bit. And I really like it..I kinda want to know the difference between an Ipad and that. The ups and downs of both. Kinda want an expert opinion. Not just "You have one and you like it because..." If you really know technical stuff about these things I want to know. I want to get the best one for me as possible. If you have a suggestion of a type I should get let me know about it. Let me know about the ones that have more then one type (ex. Ipad, Ipad2) I want to know the difference. and I want to know which one is the best based on what I want to be able to do on it. There is a lot of different types. And any info will be appreciated

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iPad Pro:
1. The Apple store has more apps available.
2. Apple products get software updates for several years. Few Android products are supported this way. These Android tablets tend to be the pricier ones.
3. Since the iPads are the most popular two tablets, if you want accessories for it like screen protectors, cases, and speakers they're more available and sometimes cheaper.

Android Pros:
1. More options. There are many Android tablets and the pricier ones tend to come with some perk the iPads lack. Some examples are: microSD card slot, replaceable battery, bigger screen size, bigger screen resolution, faster hardware, etc.
2. With an iPad, it's difficult to install programs that aren't in the Apple Store (google "Jailbreaking" if you're curious). With Android it's simple.
3. Android tablets (and phones) use a standardized mini usb charger. If your friend has an Android phone or table he/she can lend you their charger. Apple products have several types of chargers so borrowing chargers is not as likely.
4. A minor one, but Android tablets come in a wider variety of shapes and colors.

From the sound of things, you should be fine with either tablets. I've personally found both user interfaces to be equally decent. You might be happier with the iPad since you'll probably end up installing a variety of apps on your tablet and the iPad has a greater variety in that regard. Then again, since your needs are fairly basic, you could be satisfied with a cheap or midranged Android tablet.

Minor notes:
Jailbreaking and Rooting are two different things. To use an analogy, Jailbreaking is like getting permission to enter a person's front lawn, and Rooting is like getting permission to enter the person's entire property. The latter lets you do a lot more with the system.

The iPad doesn't have faster internet... Sorry zoe. But to be fair, cheap Android tablets may get a less wireless bars due to inferior hardware.

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What are the two screws on the bottom of the subwoofer of the Logitech Z313 Speaker system used for?

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Q. I own a speaker system thats the Logitech Z313 with 2 satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer. There are 2 screws with 2 washer looking things below them that are on the subwoofer box. I want to know what those do because they will not come out no matter which way I turn the screw driver.

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Leave them be. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.

Is there some way of connecting a 5.1 surround sound speaker system to a USB port on my laptop?

Colin

I have a decent 5.1 speaker system for a PC. I no longer use the PC but use a laptop and do not want to buy a new speaker system if there is some device out there which will allow me to run the 5.1 . Yes I am aware that I will only receive sereo from the laptop.

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Not that I'm aware of unless the laptop has a super sound card built in that has the drivers needed to support 5.1. You might want to post this in computer instead of home theater. Too many people think this is where all the geeks hang out, but that is not the case. Try computers.

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hi I have a quick question about the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system?

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Marmar

I was just wondering if you can hook an ipod into the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system??If so does it just hook up or do you need to buy a certain cord for this to work?

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If there isn't a 3.5mm INPUT jack, buy a 3.5mm to RCA two channel cord if it has red and white RCA audio INPUT jacks.

Should all the speakers on a home theater system emit sounds?

Synergy9

I have the Coby 5.1 Channel home theater speaker system. I hooked it up but I only hear sound from the front left and front right speakers. Should I be hearing sound from the center and surround left and right speakers as well?

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all depends on what settings are on. there should be a button on the actual reciever and the remote to switch the different types of sound that could be played and what speakers are to be used. ALTHOUGH, the reason you may have all of the speakers activated and you only hear audio from the from front left, middle, and front right, is because the channel or movie that you are playing does not have 5.1 audio. meaning only the front will work and possibly the back but it will play the exact same audio as the front only a lot quieter. every movie is now made at least 5.1 so no worries with that. television channels do not ALL include 5.1, but some may!

hope that helped a little!

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What Car Stereo is the best for me?

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jotace07

I 'll upgrade my sound system 2011 Altima, has to be 7+ inches on screen,dont care too much about GPS, I look for quality sound,good features and a nice view. very interested in accesories like speaker,amplifier etc....installations tips welcome too.Thanks.

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alpine is the best and there easy to install

How many after market speakers would i be able to fit in a new Ford Fiesta hatchback?

C

Getting a 2011 SES Ford Fiesta soon and want to upgrade to an aftermarket sound system. How many speakers would I be able to put in?

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Probably none cuz you're buying a fiesta

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What is the best home theater system at a low price?

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Matt

I would like some recommendations for good audio speaker systems at a low price. I am on a budget, and would like to find a great sounding system with a subwoofer for $350-$550. I'm sure they're out there! Please help!

Thank you

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Well, you're not clear on what exactly you need.

A good HT audio system includes a home theater audio receiver, a set of speakers, in budget systems, we're talking 5.1 systems, and maybe some of the source devices, such as a disc player, be it an upconverting DVD, or a BluRay.

The first thing is that the all in one systems that include the disc player in with the control unit are just garbage. They tend to have bad speakers, and ones which have proprietary connections, so you cannot use them without that system's control unit. Then, there's the fact that having the disc player be built in with the control unit of the system means that you cannot later upgrade it, and that if it breaks, your whole system is out of action.

No, if you want good sound, and good connectivity, plus the ability to upgrade one part of the system without replacing 100% of it, then you want a separate audio receiver, and a proper home theater speaker set made by a company that specialises in speakers.

A good pick on Amaz*n would be a Yamaha 371BL receiver, going for $190 (list price $250), then add a Polk 705 5.1 speaker system for $250 (list price of $600). Add in some 16 gauge speaker wire (100 feet for about $12), and some connecting cables (digital optical cable-connects TV audio out to the receiver, so that you can listen to the TV's sound through the HT system-$5; HDMI cables to connect the disc player to the receiver, then a second one going from the receiver to the TV, $3 each; and a subwoofer cable, about $8), and you'll be set for good sound for years to come.

Call that just under $500, all included.

What are the most important features to look for in a receiver these days?

illiniguy1

I just bought a new Sony 52" LCD and a blue ray player. I want to complete my home theater by adding surround sound. I'm looking at a Polk 5.1 speaker system (thinking of adding another pair to get 7.1) but am unsure about what brand and what features I should be looking for in a receiver. I'm thinking about spending no more than $500 or so on the receiver itself. Any thoughts?

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HDMI is certainly the most important feature to be looking for these days.

BE AWARE THOUGH...MANY OF THE RECEIVERS THAT ARE BEING RECOMMENDED HERE ONLY DO AUDIO PASS-THROUGH WITH THE HDMI CABLE!!!!!

Its rather funny how the Denon AVR-1609 mentioned by Joe is a 7.1 channel 1080P upconverting receiver, yet it CANNOT take the audio from the HDMI cable, which means that you need to hook up MORE cables to the receiver to actually get it to play the audio from your HDMI device!!! The last time I checked HDMI was the only method of transferring a 7.1 signal! Optical is only rated to 5.1. You could possibly do a 7.1 setup through a multi-channel in method, but its rather confusing and definately not digital!

DENON AND ONKYO ARE COMPANIES WHO LIKE TO DECEIVE AND PLAY OFF OF THEIR PREVIOUS REPUTATION!!!!

My suggestion would be to get a Yamaha RX-V663 or RX-V863. The 663 is normally around $500 from and large box store. The 863 would have to be bought through ebay or amazon for $500-$600, but the increases in quality and features would make it worth every cent more than Onkyo or Denon.

Another option would be to get a Marantz or Pioneer higher end receiver.

Bottom Line: Make sure that the receiver that you are getting has the HDMI decoders (DolbyTrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD)

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What kind of Sound system works with iPhone to play music files?

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calonsoesc

Im getting my first car. It's a 2001 Jetta. I'm trying to find out what kind of sound system I should get. I want one that really bumps and sounds good. I also need it to play my iPhone music. Anyone have any ideas?

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Your cheapest route is to find a head unit (your in-dash CD player) that has an external auxillary jack (will be a 3.5" jack).

Once your music is given to your head unit, then your sound is totally dependent upon the remainder of your audio selections, such as speakers and amps.

For a Jetta, if you want some bump, get you a pair of 10" woofers and put about a 400 watt amp on them. If you want your mids and highs to sound better, replace your factory speakers with aftermarket components, and put about a 200 watt on them.

why can i only hear from one earphone/speaker?

Stacey

When I plug my iPhone headset or external speakers into my laptop I can only hear sound from one side. They both work fine when plugged into my iPhone, both sides are working fine so it is definitely my computer. I tried balancing the sound between left/right speaker, but it didn't help. Any ideas? Thanks

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There may be more than one controller for the audio. Ensure you adjust the balance on the 'default device' listed there. You haven't mentioned the operating system on your laptop. If it is Windows 7, the following can help - http://www.windows7hacker.com/index.php/2010/02/how-to-adjust-audio-balance-in-windows-7/

Other reasons
* Try different songs on the laptop. Chances are that the song may be recorded incorrectly for only one channel.
* Less likely when you have tried with both a headset & a speaker, but the stereo audio plug may not be inserted all the way in. If it is plugged half way in, you will hear only one channel.
* It may be a genuine hardware problem. Have a knowledgeable friend take a look.

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I own a Bose Solo TV Sound system and want to know how to connect it to my blu-ray player.?

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Tony

My blu-ray player or my LCD TV do not have an optical digital audio connection. I had to connect the bose speaker system to my TV through my HD Receiver using the optical digital audio connection. The speaker works great with my TV's audio but the downside is I can't get the audio from the blu-ray player to come through the bose speakers. Would this work if I connect the blu-ray to the speakers using the analog audio connections or a coax connection? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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You need a coaxial to optical converter,

How do I hook up my Sony Bravia surround sound system to my Blu Ray player?

I need ans

I have a Sony wireless Bravia speaker system with 5 disk DVD player.

I'm having trouble connecting my Blu Ray player to it.

It's a DAV-HDX 589WF Bravia.

I even tried connecting HDMI to my TV and optical cable to the DVD.

I either have picture or sound not both.

Any idea how to fix this?

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"I even tried connecting HDMI to my TV and optical cable to the DVD."

That is exactly the way you want to connect it, because your receiver doesn't have any video inputs, only audio inputs.

The trick is that you have to set the TV's input to where the Blu-ray player is plugged in (HDMI 2?), so that you get the video. Then you set the receiver input source to play the optical audio from the Blu-ray player (it might be called auxiliary or external, optical 1).

You may also need to set the Blu-ray player to output audio from the optical port. Perhaps your player disables optical audio output when an HDMI cable is plugged into it, or else the port is disabled by default and needs to be enabled (set optical audio output to on).

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What is a great computer for college students?

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evenevan2

Hi I will be entering college during the fall semester this year and I need a good laptop. I am currently looking at the 15.5" Dell Studio 15 and the Sony Vaio VGN-NW350F/S. I am looking for a computer for around or under $1000 and has a good graphics card and a good speaker system.

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I got the Dell studio and its great perfect for college.

What computer for under 1000 dollars can play world of war-craft new expansion at ultra high settings?

Wes

The only pc games I would be playing is Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, and world of warcraft cataclysm. I have 1500 dollars saved up but would prefer a system 1000 dollars or less. So all I'm looking for is a system that produces ultra high setting quality Blizzard Entertainment games. I was looking at Ibuypower.com the other day and comparing it to alienware but I want to hear from real experianced gamers.

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I play World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. I bought a Dell Desk Top and I paid $1300 for it, but I had to pay a delivery charge, and I paid for a warranty and real nice speakers. If you minus those 3 things, it might be near $1000. I think your best bet is to just go into Best Buy or some such store that sells computers, tell them what you are looking for, wanting to do with you computer, and how much you are willing to spend. One of my friends did that, for a game called "City Of Heroes" and he paid about $1000 (little under) for a real nice Gateway, with an even nicer monitor than I have. This takes away a delivery charge too.

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How do I connect a speaker system to an HDTV and a ps3?

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Chris P

I'm getting an hdtv tomorrow. How would i go to connect a speaker system to it? I'm gonna connect the ps3 through an HDMI cable.

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Since the PS3 is connected to the TV you dont have to worry about it.

You just need to hook up your TV to the speakers. It really depends on the system but when you get it there will be instructions and most likely color coded cables that will match perfectly. Its all very simple.

What inexpensive but good speaker system can I buy for my HDTV?

Edwin A

I just purchased my first HDTV its a 32" Vizio 1080p, I am trying to a good but not so expensive speaker system for it because the sound seriously is limited. Can anyone suggest a speaker system between $100-$300? It would be very appreciated.

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Buy Coby, they are cheap and gets the job done. Buy Pioneer or Boise if you can afford them...

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Is there any better speakers with a sub-woofer then the Logitech Speaker System Z623?

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Derek

I'm wondering if there are any better speakers then the Logitech Speaker System Z623, I'm thinking around the price range of 500 or around there. I use them for PC speakers so more then 2 speakers would not be necessary.

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Yes. There are better speaker system out there than the one you are looking at. Klipsch is one that I can name off at the top of my head now.

What is the best way to install a speaker system in restrooms?

Corvette N

What is the best way to install a speaker system in several restroom all connected into one box, but each with individual volume control as well as a protective system around this control unit were only selected people may use this control?

Of course, if you know not the answers to all of these but one, please do answer with the one thing in-which you do know. ^-^

-Thanks!

VIII>///

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I would recommend a 70v system. this will allow you to have many speakers connected to 1 amplifier. and you will be able to tune the volume at each of the speakers.

companies like TOA sell 70v speakers for indoor / outdoor , on wall or in wall mounting

scott
svpb.ca

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How do I connect 5.1 speaker system to a single laptop mono output other than buying a soundcard?

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pigtummy

I have just bought a 5.1 speaker system. but it has more than 1 input! I have only 1 output from my laptop, as a result I could not play half of the speaker. Any cheaper alternative than buying a soundcard?

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Get you self a firewire or USB sound card or if your laptop has an out optical you could use that, but again thats if your 5.1 amp has opitical in.

I really nice sound card for a laptop is the X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=208&product=16642

Is there some way of connecting a 5.1 surround sound speaker system to a USB port on my laptop?

Colin

I have a decent 5.1 speaker system for a PC. I no longer use the PC but use a laptop and do not want to buy a new speaker system if there is some device out there which will allow me to run the 5.1 . Yes I am aware that I will only receive sereo from the laptop.

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Not that I'm aware of unless the laptop has a super sound card built in that has the drivers needed to support 5.1. You might want to post this in computer instead of home theater. Too many people think this is where all the geeks hang out, but that is not the case. Try computers.

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Speakers for college dorm room a good idea?

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gorilla

I like to listen to quality music, and usually the best way to do that is through good speakers with a sub woofer. My laptop speakers are ok, but they're not as good as getting a separate speaker system. However, I know that when I am in my dorm room, I will not be able to play music very loud due to roommate, neighbors, etc. So I am wondering if it would be worth it/ a good idea to get speakers. I found nice ones for $40 that are pretty compact as well.

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Yeah, til a neighbor comes and yanks them off the walls. You are not living with your parents, where you can get away with blasting them out, you will be in a dorm, shared by many other folks who may not appreciate your noise when they are studying. Better to invest in a good headset, than get someone angry at you to start your dorm life off. Learn about respecting others needs.

What is the best component speaker/stereo system for under $200?

Caljugglin

I have $200 and I wanted to get the loudest best sounding speaker system. It would be for my college dorm.

I wanted to get Cerwin Vega's but thats to expensive unfortunately.

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$200 is not very much money to budget on a new stereo system and if you found one for that much it would be plastic made in China crap. Don't despair because there is hope. In all honesty the best stereo system you can get for $200 is a used one. I strongly recommend buying a vintage stereo receiver and speakers. The "golden age" of audio was roughly from 1972-1980. This was when manufacturers were competing against each other in what was known as the "receiver wars". Some of the best looking, quality audio components were built during this era. A vintage 30 watt per channel receiver easily outperforms a new 100 watt receiver made today. Luckily there is a market for these because there are avid collectors of these units. Quality receivers were either built in Japan or U.S.A.. Search craigslist, ebay, thrift stores, and garage sales for receivers made by Pioneer, Sansui, Marantz, Kenwood, Technics(Panasonic) just to name a few. You shouldn't have trouble finding a good one for $100 or less. Same goes for speakers. Only buy speakers made in the U.S.A., Japan, or Europe(usually Germany,Denmark, or the U.K.). Be careful when buying vintage speakers. Pay close attention to the condition of the surrounds on the woofers if they are made of foam. Those generally tend to last only around 10 years or so. It's possible to have foam surrounds replaced though. Rubber surrounds last almost indefinitely. I had a system before that consisted of a Pioneer SX-780 receiver($100) and a pair of Pioneer HPM-60 speakers(REALLY lucky score for $20 at a garage sale). You's have to spend well over $1000 for something new that can compete with the sound quality of that. Keep in mind that you can connect any CD player or MP3 player to the AUX input on these receivers. Good luck with your search.

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