How do resistors affect sound quality?

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Rah

I've heard to a lot of diy'ers wiring in resistors inline with their high end stereo components to improve the sound quality. What is the point of this?

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Changes the impedance of the output circuit, but I don't know how it could improve sound if the speakers are properly matched. If anything, it would reduce volume, and maybe bass and treble response somewhat. It does reduce the effective wattage output, and if the system is not properly matched, that may reduce distortion.

How should I install a custom 9 speaker sound system in a car?

IT's ME

I will be adding 4" speakers on the dash and 6 1/2" speakers in kick panels up front. The car is a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire & it has 4x6" speakers in the front door and 6x9" speakers in the rear deck.

Here is what I plan on purchasing:
Head Unit - Kenwood DPX300U $115, 3 sets of 2v per amp outputs, 22 Watts RMS x 4
Dash - Alpine Type-S SPS-410 $40, 4" 2-Way Coaxial Speakers, 45 Watts RMS
Door - Alpine Type-S SPS-406 $50, 4x6" 2-Way Coaxial Speaker, 45 Watts RMS
Kick Panel - Alpine Type-S SPS-610C $75, 6 1/2", 2-Way Component Speaker, 80 Watts RMS
Rear Deck - Alpine Type-S SPS-619 $75, 6x9" 3-Way Coaxial Speaker, 85 Watts RMS
Subwoofer - Alpine Type-S SWS-12D2 $100, 12" Dual 2 Ohm Subwoofer (To be used in 4 Ohm), 500 Watts RMS

I plan on using a single amplifier for this system.
Amplifier - Alpine MRX-V70 $260, 5 Channel, Class D, 60 Watts RMS x 4 Channel + 250 RMS x 1 Channel @ 4 Ohms.

I want to know if this is a waste of money if I am only going for a SQ system. I want to be able to have my music be turned up LOUD & be VERY clear. I really don't want more than 1 Subwoofer because more than one will only lower the SQ imo, but, will the DASH & FRONT DOOR speakers being powered from the head unit lower my SQ or will it add more to the loudness factor? I am also wondering if I should invest in bass blockers and/or baffles for the Dash and Front Door?? Any ideas? Will I need a capacitor for this system? I plan on using high quality speaker wires (rewiring everything) and quality amp kit as well as lots of sound dampening material. Thanks for professional and amateur opinions!
SS - I understand that. The two pair of speakers hooked up the the head unit are rated for a max of 45 watts RMS but will only be getting 22 Watts RMS from the head unit. And the other two pair of speakers are rated at 80 and 85 Watts RMS, but, will only recieve 60 Watts RMS. That much is clear but what my question is... Will having the door speakers and dash speakers hooked up to my head unit (22 watts RMS each) ADD to the DB and SQ of my audio inside (as well as outside) of my car or will the difference in RMS WATTAGE being applied 1) from the head unit 2) the external amp only create a bad sound quality????
Because - If the dash/door speakers don't add crap to the sound in my car I could just not install them and not use the internal amplifier on the head unit.
But - luxury sound systems have 6+ speakers & I know that more cone space(ie speaker size) tend to make them louder. (2 10"s tend to be louder than 1 12" (similar speaker, model and box of course) but will there be a major difference since 4 speakers will be getting 22 watts rms and the other 4 speakers will be getting 60 watts rms............ ugh im confused.
Thank you N2 Audio! I was hoping someone could simplify that for me. That's why I was asking in the first place. I think I may eliminate the rears and go with two pairs of matched component sets up front (kick panel and front door) I need to figure out how to place the speakers in the door so that they are "aimed" correctly. I know the kick panels already are "aimed" that was the reason I got them in the first place. So in the front I wont notice there are no rear speakers with two sets? and I will continue to keep the single 12" in a sealed box. thanks

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Sounds like a mess to me.

The most effective way to get good sound quality is with one GOOD pair of front component speakers getting plenty of power and a GOOD subwoofer (or two) in a GOOD box getting plenty of power.
That's really all there is to it.

Adding additional speakers just means a lot of misdirected sound reflecting all over the car.
You can GET SQ with a lot of speakers, but it's a lot of work...imaging/aiming, time alignment, vibration damping etc.

A good pair up front is simple and effective.

Rear fill is considered optional in a basic SQ set up. A lot of people go without rears all together. If you want rear "fill" for back seat passengers (like I do) I'd choose either the deck or door speakers and power them with the head unit.
I use my stock speakers for rear fill (they're acually low power JBL 5x7's) and they work well.

Your plans seem fine in theory, and it's definitely good quality equipment.
I just think you could save some time and money by simplifying and probably end up with better SQ.

Edit:
A stereo sound system is an attempt to create the sound of live music.
The band plays on the stage in front of you right?
Rear speakers aren't needed to produce the "image" of a band on stage.

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What is a good surround sound system?

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Stephen Op

I have a 32'' Vizio tv with a ps3 as a player. Using hdmi cables but speakers are not that good. Where can I find a 5.1 Surround Sound System for at least under $150 but I would pay $200 at most. I would even buy one used if I have to.

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Frankly, for that amount of money, you are going to get, well, cheap crap.

Now if you could get up to about $400, you could get a Pioneer 5.1 521-K receiver for $165 from Buy.c*m, and for $200 you could get a Polk 6750 5.1 speaker set from Newegg. Under $400 and you have good electronics and good sound. With connectivity to plug in several HDMI devices.

Now, one could look on local classified sites for used speakers, but the savings for a full 5.1 set won't be huge. Good speakers in that price zone would be Infinity and Polk.

what is the best speaker system for my bedroom and xbox 360 for under $150/?

jjaneski94

my bedroom is 12x13 and i have a 26' lcd insignia hdtv. what speaker system would you recomend... i prefer a 2.1 because i don't want thast many speaker hanging around.

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I have the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speaker System and its pretty good. It cost about 80$. But I have it hook to my external sound card which takes inputs from other audio source.

I have this speaker set connected to my Creative Labs USB Sound Blaster Live! 24bit External which is connected to my laptop. I have my XBOX360 connected to the same sound card. The sounds is amazing.



GL.

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is it ok to use a standard center channel speaker with front in ceiling speakers?

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Eric

I am doing my own surround system installation and would like to use in ceiling speakers for the rear and front left and right speakers. I have been told that using an in ceiling speaker for the center channel speaker would provide poor sound quality. I have also been told that using front left and right in ceiling speakers with a bookshelf type center channel speaker will be bad. What is the best configuration? Our room is already wired for 5.1 in ceiling surround sound.

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You really shouldn't use ceiling speakers for the L, C, R speakers. Because the dialog comes from the center however it is the most important one. So yes you could get away with having a bookshelf center speaker and ceiling L and R. It's not optimum but it's better than ceiling for L, C and R. You can watch a movie, you should be able to understand the dialog and it will work but if you can find a way to get all three front speakers out of the ceiling it will be much better.

How do I remove my door panels?

PlasticPig

I am trying to finish my sound system installations. I've got everything done except replacing the speakers in the driver and passenger doors. The door panels are a pain to remove. A video would help or picture walk through. I have a 2002 Saturn SC2 (3 door). Thanks!

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On most vehicles, the door panels are held in place with clips on the inside, near the edges ( about 10 or so ); also the inner door handle needs to be removed.............there may be diagrams on www.ehow.com

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What is the best speaker system for a party (college atmosphere)?

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sportss15b

Looking for a speaker system to put in our party room in our house. Need something that is loud and sounds good but without going crazy on the price. Anyone got any ideas on what to look for?

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One of the best "party speakers" out there is the Cerwin-Vega ("AT" or "D" Series or newest "VE" Series) loudspeaker system in either a 12" three-way or the huge 15" three-way models. They don't need a lot of power to get very loud, and they put out chest pounding bass too! You can find these all over the web, and there are usually quite a few on eBay -new and used.

Another good choice is either the DCM KX-12 or KX-212 model.

The above choices can handle the largest rooms. However, if you want to stay away from large, heavy speakers, and you don't have a large room (e.g. under 400 sq. ft.), then a very reasonably priced floor speaker from MTX Audio is a good choice: the Monitor 600i.

Bottom line, as a rule of thumb when you're looking for "party speakers", look for specs that offer a high sensitivity (usually 90dB or higher), good, deep bass (30Hz or lower), and can handle at least 100 watts. Other than that, find the pair that looks the best to you. If you purchase locally, I recommend auditioning them first to see if the sound is good to you or not.

Keep in mind, however, "party speakers" are usually not designed for critical listening (a term often used by audiophiles), but rather designed for being loud, and likewise, "high-end" or "audiophile" speakers or not ideal for use as a party speaker usually because they require pinpoint positioning and typically have a lower sensitivity.

What is the best speaker system for laptop?

Sandy C

Have 12 hours of music on laptop and want a more compact speaker system than the 2 speaker and sub-woofer system.
Can we hook it up to our stereo and run house speakers? We're having a outside party and would like to be able to use the music

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There are many options for speakers as you probably already know. I personally like speakers from Creative labs.
www.creativelabs.com Also, check out cnet.com and search on speakers for evaluations and consumer reviews. As for connecting to your home stereo, yes, it is very possible. All you need is a cable that connects from the computer output to the stereo's input. You can buy them pretty cheap from computer store, electronic stores, and super stores.

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what would be a good speaker system that has heavy bass but still clear to hear?

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Eric T

i want a speaker system that will pump out some major bass but i dont want the music to be drowned out by it. I still want to be able to understand whats being said
for a car.......

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There is a reason why subs are called subs and mids called mids and highs called highs.

If you want to build a system correctly and you want good bass WITHOUT distrotion then you have to have a bass speaker only do bass. I know everyone is going to say no but is been done this MANY times in the past of putting an AMP on the factory radio and speakers and adding a sub with sub AMP is the most inexpensive way to go and it sounds GOOD. Wont win any contest for SPL of clarity but for the money and just starting out this is a super easy way to go. NOW there are some stipulations to this: 1. Factory speakers do not need to be any more than 6mos to a year old. 2. speakers can not be amplified say like a BOSE system. Most of those have 1 OHM speakers in them anyway. 3. Radio sometimes radio can not have pre-amp out put for speakers. The voltage is to low and an aftermarket amp will not work well with it.

I have a NEW 2008 Toy Taco that I plan on putting a 4 channel amp in to run the whole system. 2 channel, left and right, to run front and rear speakers putting left speakers and right speakers together to make 2 ohm so the amp will run harper on 2 channels. On the other side it will be only the sub bridged at 4 ohms. Both sides will have crossovers so only mids and highs go to factory speakers and the other side will be set to low/sub so only bass goes to sub woofer. I dont think they make a dash kit for my veh so i will be using the factory radio also. Right now if you turn the volume up you can hear the bass coming thru the mids distorting the sound even with bass almost all the way down.

now it also depends on what type of veh you have to know what type of sub you need. Bandpass or basstube does not always work on all vehs.

Well that was kind of long but figured I would explain in full my thought process. Hope it helps. Good luck.

Oh and I have been doing alarms, audio and video in vehs for about 15 years.

Can i connect a car subwoofer and amplifier to a PA speaker system?

Derek

I have a PA speaker system which is very loud and has great sound but has absolutely no bass. However, I also have a 15 Alpine Type R car subwoofer powered by a Kenwood 1800 Watt Mono car Amp. I would love to be able to connect this sub and amp to my PA system to create a great sound system for my house but I have no idea how to do it or if it is even possible... Can anybody help?

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Yes, this can be done but things to consider is 1) How to power the car amp in your house? You could bring a cr battery in but that's only going to suppy the electrical current you need for a short time, then you will need to recharge it. My suggestion would be to invest in a "Regulated Power Suppy" to convert your house 120vac current to DC current like your car's electrical provides. Also to get the max power from you kenwood amp to you alpine car sub, you're going a power supply capable of delivering between 13.5 -14.4 volts DC which is the average range for most car electrical alternator voltage and what your car amp need to produce max power. ) Then ther's the matter of feeding the signal from your PA to you car amp. The safest way for this would be to use a "Line Level" signal say from the rec , or Record out jacks usually Red & White (RCA) type to the "Line In" Inputs of your car amp. After that it's just a matter of playing your music through your PA and adjusting the level on you kenwood to match your listening preference. Just remember when you increase the volume of the PA you may need to increase the level on your car amp as well since you are feeding a line level signal from the PA to the car amp. the PA volume control will not have and effect on the amp volume. In short what you want to do can indeed be done but there are easier ways to add the bass you want to you PA. Hope this helped you out.You may email me if you like at rudedog5876@gmail.com for some other options you want to consider.

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Is there a way to keep my stereo running longer after my engine is turned off?

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Jantzen

Im looking for a way to up the time that it takes for my battery to go dead after I have turned my boat engine off while listening to my after market stereo system. My amp is a 2 channel 240 watt or 140 watt rns amp with 5A current consumption and 10 ohm resistance that runs on 12 volts. I also have 6 speakers running on the amp for a total of 90 watts rns per channel (or the possibility of running that much) and a total resistance of 1 ohm and a 180 watt rns total. Each speaker has a 30 watt rns and a 4 ohm resistance and im running three in parallel on one channel and three parallel on the other (just for more info). I know i could go buy a better battery like the Optima Blue Tops but I dont want to spend that much money. I also think that using a capacitor wouldnt help either because it would shoot to many volts into the amp when the battery did die, but still a possibility. Is there any other way that I could make my stereo play longer in my boat without breaking the bank? The hell with it tell me something even if it would break the bank

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An additional battery and an isolator would be your best bet. Even if it was just a lawnmower or motorcycle battery for now. That way, even if the battery supplying the music did go dead at least you'd still be able to start the boat and keep the oars dry.

How to get a horse ready for their first parade? (Desensitizing tips)?

Sidney

Should i bring a older more experienced buddy horse along with my younger horse? He would have to stay in the trailer, but would it help to bring him along? How can i help her to stay calm? How can i desensitize her to sirens and lot of noise and people? I dont get many chances to take her to shows, parades, etc for exposure. My uncle has this speaker thingy on his truck where you can talk into it and a button makes this loud noise. Would this help?

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There is some limited value to desensitizing, but there are many more monsters out in the world and especially at a parade, than you could possibly expose a horse to before hand. Sure, use your uncle's bullhorn or PA system, but don't stop there.

Focus on improving your relationship with this filly. Her trust in you as her friend and a worthy leader is going to take you a lot farther and safer than any amount of exposure to the things you can think of that she might be startled by. The horses that I've started and trained have never done more than a spook-in-place before checking in with me on the next move. It's the difference between being startled and making a terrified escape.

Take her for walks in hand down the busiest street you have access to. Ask friends to drive past and blow their horns, preferably in front of you at first. Walk up to the nearest fire station, and chat with the firemen. Explain that you want to teach your horse that she's safe in your company, regardless of the scary things you might encounter together. Ask if they'll sound their siren if they happen to drive past you and her. Don't expose her to the siren while standing on the smooth pavement of the firehouse driveway - she's probably already uncertain about that big cave with the monster machines in it, and her footing won't be good if she jumps or starts to try to leave.

Hit the metal signs as you walk along. Kick the cans and plastic trash you see. Ask friends to bring their dogs, baby carriages (don't know why, but they are mighty scary to my horses at first!), bicycles, motorcycles, umbrellas, backpacks (What's wrong with that creature with the big ugly hump on its back?) - just show her things and show her that it's all OK because she's with you.

Will you be riding alone in the parade? Can you join some other riders, or ride behind them? Can a friend ride their or your good old horse next to you? Talk to whoever is riding near you and ask if their horse will be a good mentor for your girl.

Most of all, keep yourself calm and centered. If your horse feels worried, remember to breathe deeply and reassure her in every way. If she knows lateral moves, practice some of them before the parade and when you feel her getting upset - redirect her nervous energy. It looks fancy, too, if your horse will sidepass or leg-yield or half pass in front of the judges' stand.

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What's the best speaker system for a bedroom?

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Mitty

I am looking to purchase a speaker system for my boyfriends bedroom. The one he has now was 2 speakers and a subwoofer and sounded great and was loud enough to fill the entire house. Sadly he blew the speakers out. I want something similar not like a 5 speaker surround sound deal and around a $200 budget. Primary use is music. Something he can keep on the desk and move around.

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I heard a story from one of my family members that my uncle is notorious for blowing out speakers, but he never blew a JBL speaker.
- Some good receiver speaker brands are polk audio, energy, monoprice, klipsch, M&K, JBL.ect
- Some good receiver brands are onkyo, denon, pioneer, yamaha, sony.

Also I am not sure if your looking for computers speakers that plug into the colored outputs on the back of a computer.
- Some good computer speaker brands are logitech, creative inspire, cyber acoustics (ca), altec lansing.ect

- At crutchfield (never shoped at this site tho) the 5.1 energy take classic is on sale for $200!, it's originally $300-500.
- If not you can go to the speaker brand sites and look at individual speakers and then look at sites/stores that sell them.

What is the best speaker system I can buy for no more that $1000?

Cole G

I'm looking to upgrade my home speaker system and don't want to spend more than a grand. I've been looking at KRK a lot and am interested. I want to find a good subwoofer with a lot of power and some clear speakers. The system would be used mostly for genres of house, rap, hip hop,electronic, and occasionally classic rock. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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JBL
Infinity
Polk Audio
Klipsch
Boston Acoustic
RBH
B&W
Yamaha

I personally like Infinity and Polk but they are all good affordable speakers under $1000

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what is a good speaker system for a samsung hdtv and blu ray player?

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JK

i want some good surround sound speakers for as cheap as i can get. what would you recommend
well, i can spend anywhere from $300- $500 and i want a system with the least amount of mess (as in wires)

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"Good" and "as cheap as can get" are two incompatible things. At the lowest end, you can look at a decent self-powered 5.1 speaker set made for computers, like the one linked below, for under $60. (This won't have a remote volume control and you might need to get some adapters since the hook-ups aren't optimized for your TV's outputs; also you won't get big Home Theater boom-bass out of it).

If you have a slightly bigger budget you can get a reasonable entry-level setup with a real subwoofer, under $300 (see second link for an example).

My new tv doesn't have yellow and red outputs for my sound system?

Alex

I bought a new HD tv and the only audio output is for a single optical cable. My current surround sound system only uses the red/white inputs. What should i do?

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Keep in mind that you current surround system will only provide you with stereo sound on the RCA input. Those home theater in a box are not very flexible and reliable at all. They are mainly designed to have surround sound with the built in player. Your tv optical audio output is a digital signal that can carry a 5.1 audio. You should up grade to a system like an Onkyo HT-3500, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. You can demo the system at any Fry's Electronic and it retails for under $300. You add a Panasonic Blu Ray disc player for under $90 and you have a nice dependable system. Hope this will help you out.

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What are some good sound systems that has digital optical input for PS3?

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elvis_4767

I'm looking for a sound system that has an digital optical input so i can connect it to my PS3. Price range between $50-150.

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Try to get a Cambridge Soundworks DTT 3500.

You can find it cheaply on ebay. This set once cost over $700, and is by far the best system you can get for the money now.

If you buy a surround set for $50-150, you will have a small plastic subwoofer and tiny speakers with extremely tinny sound.

The DTT 3500 has an enormous wooden Sub.
Just turn the volume up on this thing, insert "The Matrix" and play the Lobby scene (you know, where the guard asks for "Backup. We need Backup!", and the soldier screams "Freeze!" and then hell breaks loose).

Then take the Sub to your bathroom and use it as a hairdryer.

The DTT3500 will blow you away (in the truest sense of the word) in this price segment.

How do I set up a home stereo system/what kind of system should I buy?

go2thebatc

I live in a one-bedroom condo (so, like an apartment - living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and balcony; we'll say 700-800 square feel total). I want to know if it is even possible to do this, and if it is, what kind of sound system should I be shopping for, and how would I set it up?

I want to have one sound system for everything (music and 2 TVs), that can extend to all rooms, but can also be turned off in specific rooms that I'm not in. So, for example, if I'm in the kitchen, listening to music, I'd want the speakers in the living room and kitchen on, but the ones in the bedroom off. Similarly, if I'm watching TV in the bedroom, I'd like the bedroom speakers on, but the living room and kitchen speakers off. If I'm on the balcony, I'd like only the balcony speakers on. There may be times, though (for example, if I'm moving around a lot, or cleaning) that I would want all the speakers on at once. So basically, I'd like to wire together a sound system that includes a TV and iPod dock/aux hookup in the living room, and another TV and another iPod dock in the bedroom, with speakers in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and balcony.

I am pretty good at hooking things up, wiring, and getting tech-y stuff to work, but I'm by no means an expert. This is a place I own, so I am able to screw into walls and such. I'm completely aware that this will turn out to be pretty expensive, but I obviously don't want to spend more money than I have to. I'd rather not have this system take up every outlet in my house, and I'd rather not have to turn each speaker on and/or off individually. I'm thinking that the system will for sure need to be wireless, and I plan to use outdoor speakers for the balcony, and maybe for the bathroom and kitchen, as well.

Thanks so much for any suggestions you may have. I'd also welcome suggestions for good brands and/or systems that may not meet my preferred qualifications. Thanks everybody!

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You just need to buy a Multi channel amplifier with Multi-Zone Capability.
Multi-Zone capability is a function in which the Receiver can send a second source signal to speakers or a separate audio system in another location. This is not the same as just connecting additional speakers and placing them in another room.

The Multi-Zone function allows a Home Theater Receiver to actually control either the same, or a separate, source than the one being listened to in the main room, to another location. For example, the user can be watching a DVD movie with surround sound in the main room, while someone else can listen to a CD player in another, at the same time. Both the DVD player and CD player are connected to the same Receiver, but are accessed and controlled separately using the same main Receiver.
Some high-end Home Theater Receivers incorporate the ability to run both a Zone 2 and Zone 3, in addition to the main zone. On these receivers, Preamp Outputs are provided for both Zones, which require separate amplifiers for each Zone. However, some receivers will give you the option of running either Zone 2 or Zone 3 using the built-in amplifiers of the receiver. In this type of setup, the user can run a Second Zone with the internal amplifiers of the receiver, and a Third Zone using a separate amplifier. However, since you are using the Receiver to power the Second Zone, you will still sacrifice the full 7.1 channel capability of the receiver in the main room.

Pioneer Elite SC Receivers (Multi-Zone Network Capabilities)
The SC-75, SC-77 and SC-79 are built for maximum installation flexibility offering a variety of multi-zone set-up configurations. All nine speaker channels can be reconfigured 11 different ways (12 with SC-77 and SC-79), all controllable from the receiver and/or user's portable device via the iControlAV2013 App (available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and Android(TM) OS devices). In addition to a true 9.2-channel speaker setup, each amplifier can produce a 5.1-channel configuration, with the extra outputs utilized for powering different zones that can be independently controlled. All three models offer simultaneous entertainment from different sources in up to four zones - a main zone, a powered Zone 2 (two speakers in a second room), a powered Zone 3 (two speakers in a third room) and HDZONE (additional HDMI source to a fourth room). In these setup configurations, users have the ability to adjust tone (treble and bass), volume and balance (left and right), and the option to incorporate a subwoofer to create a more powerful 2.1-channel system (for Zone 2).

Denon amplifier DRA-697CIHD ,DRA-697CI ,DRA-397 has this feature.
links for denon below

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What is the best home audio system with in ceiling speakers for under $1000?

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Michael A

I'm on a limited budget, but would like to get a nice home audio system for my family room. I need to have the surround speakers in the ceiling. Should I buy a complete system or maybe piece on together? Thanks!

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Hi. you can buy a complete system which is a home theater in a box, but you would not get the flexibility and sound quality of a system put together with some of the best components from different manufacturers.Ok,so we know your budget. If you could let me know if you want 5 speakers and a subwoofer (5.1) or 7 speakers and a subwoofer(7.1) ?Any particular brand of Receiver ? What Source are you using or going to buy ? (DVD/CD Player,Satellite,Tuner,Turntable)
Loudspeakers all vary in their sound quality.Some are bright sounding , others emphasise the bass frequencies while some have a fairly neutral sound meaning the do not favour any part of the frequency range.These tend to be more expensive than the others but are easier to live with .They reproduce all kinds of music equally well.

Other people on Answers will tell you to spend the most money on speakers and to get them first but that is not the way to go if you want the best sound for your budget.

The Source is the most important part because this is where the signal,( which has been retrieved from the software) is converted into an electrical equivalent and sent to the Pre-Amplifier.(or the Pre-Amp section of a Receiver) to be amplified enough to send to the Power Amplifiers (or the Power-Amp section of a Receiver) The Power Amps amplify the signal enough to be sent to the Loudspeakers.
This is how the signal travells through all of the components and only in this direction.The point is the signal can never be improved within the chain once it has started.It can only be maintained or degraded.Audio and Video reproduction is a damage control job.If we don't get quality information from the Source.....the Pre-Amp,Power Amps, and the Speakers cannot improve the signal. What is generated from the Source component will be reproduced ,but not improved in the chain.Therefore the goal is to change the signal as little as possible.

HERE ARE SOME VERY GOOD RECEIVERS WITH HDMI.

DENON AVR.887.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Specifications-of-Denon-7-1-Channel-HDMI-Receiver-AVR887/sem/rpsm/oid/159487/rpem/ccd/productDetailSpecification.do#tabs


ONKYO TX - SR 575.
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=86983

How do I set up a home audio system?

Stephen

Hi, I am new to home audio. I have a few decent sized speakers, an amp, and some crappy old receivers. I would like to make a decent system out of what I have, possibly purchasing a new receiver. I also have a 1000w car amp and two 12" subs. I just need some advice on how to set everything up and how to match the speakers to the amp. I know you need to take resistance and power into account, but I'm not exactly sure how.

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I agree with the comments around the use of car audio for home audio applications, it won't work like you think adding up to a colossal waste of time and money. Can it be done? Most certainly, but it will not be anything to write home about. Best advice I can give you is to take a look at what you are trying to accomplish at look up ehow.com and about.com both will give you really good guidance and workable step by step solutions.

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Can I hook up 2 different speaker systems to my Windows 7 computer?

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Newsh

I have a cheap, decent speaker surround sound system with sub woofer and 2 speakers. The sub plugs into the power bar, plugged into the wall outlet. I've had this with my computer since I got it 2 years ago. They are Insignia speakers and sub. I also have a Logitech speaker system now with Subs and two speakers. The sub woofer has pretty good base for a cheap brand, I want to connect the 2 different speaker systems to my computer and play music at the same time. Can I do this? I got those logitech speakers from my mom because she doesn't need all that sound on her computer and she got a new computer. I just want to see how loud it is. I have plenty of USB ports on my computer. I don't know if they will run on the same sound card? I know I have plugged in my USB headset with microphone attached and I can use the microphone that's attached to the headset, have music coming through the speakers and my voice through the speakers, not music through the headphone part, so I might be able to do this.
@ Reece... Word up, thanks a lot for helpin a brother out lol!
Also, will 2 speaker systems sound good when I hook them up properly? I just don't want the sound to be all over the place, and no delays between speaker systems and music playing, and smooth sound, etc.

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I asked this same question a while back and the answer is yes.

Get an audio jack splitter and make sure its a full stereo splitter and not just splitting the audio into left and right mono

Can I connect my Sony speaker system to my TV?

baseballfa

I have the Sony MHC-EC69i. I was wondering if i could connect it to my TV or my Wii so that i could get the sound to go through the speaker system. If it's possible to do this, I need to know what cables or parts to get, and how to make it work correctly. Thanks in advance.

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The specs say it has audio inputs and if that's true then yes you can. You need to use an rca cable (the kind they include in the box when you buy a cd player or dvd player with a a red plug and a white plug) and connect it from the audio outputs on your TV to the audio inputs on your Sony. I can't see the picture well enough to know what buttons are on the front, but you'll need to select AUX or whatever it's labelled so the Sony will play the signal from the TV.
All you need is the RCA cable, which you probably already have sitting around. If not, head over to Radio Shack and pick one up in whatever length you need.

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In terms of bass and sound quality what speaker system is better?

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Jeff Benne

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System
or the
Logitech Z-2300 THX-Certified 2.1 Speaker System with Subwoofer

Thanks!

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The klipsch by a long shot.

Klipsch is a high-end speaker company that specializes in speakers, and speakers only.

Logitech is just a computer peripheral company that just makes a a little of everything.

A jack of all trades is the ace of none.



But in all seriousness, the Klipsch Pro Medias will outperform the Logitechs in every way. Just make sure you have a decent sound card to use with them. No speaker sounds good unless it's running on a decent sound card. Some newer PCs have decent built in sound, but the best way to go is still a sound card. Creative is the way to go there.


Good luck

Whats the loudest best quality speaker System for under $150?

xflfootbal

I want to get a new sound system for my computer without breaking the bank. So i want to get a speaker system (preferably 2 or more speakers with a sub woofer) That is insanely loud but wont cost a lot.

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"Loudest" does not always mean the "best". Clarity and high resolution sound reproduction is a description of a good speaker. Hard to suggest however you can go to amazon and check the ratings of computer speakers. Choose and make a list of what you think is ok and demo it at the store. Remember a good speaker is "good" only depending on the environment your going to listen to it. It may sound good in the store but different on you room.

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How can I hook up more than one device for quick switching on a single speaker system?

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I would like to connect my TV and computer to the same speaker system, and switch between them at will. Can I do this somewhat cheaply? I don't need 5.1 sound, an inexpensive 2.1 system would be fine, I just want to make sure I can switch between 2 inputs.

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A simple RCA A/V switch will work fine - you may need some adapters depending on what inputs and speakers you are using:

http://www.amazon.com/RCA-DT902AV-2-Way-V-Switcher/dp/B0014KOAD8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1314367962&sr=1-1

Just use the red/white audio jacks - leave the yellow video unconnected.

how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?

Mike

how can i connect a 5.1 home theater speaker system to my computer and television?


i just got a new LCD tv for christmas which i use as a TV and Monitor, so how can i connect my 5.1 speaker system for use with TV, PC, and Video game use?

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Read the following article and it will help you step by step in setting up your surround sound.

https://www.installingflats.com/Articles.asp?ID=159

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Can i connect a car subwoofer and amplifier to a PA speaker system?

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Derek

I have a PA speaker system which is very loud and has great sound but has absolutely no bass. However, I also have a 15 Alpine Type R car subwoofer powered by a Kenwood 1800 Watt Mono car Amp. I would love to be able to connect this sub and amp to my PA system to create a great sound system for my house but I have no idea how to do it or if it is even possible... Can anybody help?

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Yes, this can be done but things to consider is 1) How to power the car amp in your house? You could bring a cr battery in but that's only going to suppy the electrical current you need for a short time, then you will need to recharge it. My suggestion would be to invest in a "Regulated Power Suppy" to convert your house 120vac current to DC current like your car's electrical provides. Also to get the max power from you kenwood amp to you alpine car sub, you're going a power supply capable of delivering between 13.5 -14.4 volts DC which is the average range for most car electrical alternator voltage and what your car amp need to produce max power. ) Then ther's the matter of feeding the signal from your PA to you car amp. The safest way for this would be to use a "Line Level" signal say from the rec , or Record out jacks usually Red & White (RCA) type to the "Line In" Inputs of your car amp. After that it's just a matter of playing your music through your PA and adjusting the level on you kenwood to match your listening preference. Just remember when you increase the volume of the PA you may need to increase the level on your car amp as well since you are feeding a line level signal from the PA to the car amp. the PA volume control will not have and effect on the amp volume. In short what you want to do can indeed be done but there are easier ways to add the bass you want to you PA. Hope this helped you out.You may email me if you like at rudedog5876@gmail.com for some other options you want to consider.

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
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What are the top brands of the home theater systems on the market?

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Ronq

I am not talking about home theater - in -a box (pre-boxed) systems like sony or panasonic that are usually under $500.

I am talking about the ones you usually put all the components together yourself. I have zero knowledge as to who makes the best home theaters systems.

It would great if you list down several brands and top websites that sell them.

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You should probably check out Amazon (link below) for most of these, as they offer free shipping on most AV receivers and can generally take $100 or more off the price of a receiver. I actually spoke with an AV pro at Circuit City the other day, and here were his feelings on receivers:

Top of the line: Denon (and some Sony's). They just make the highest quality receivers that are capable of doing pretty much anything you want. However, he did forewarn me (and I believe it) that setting up a Denon system is not for the faint of heart of the inexperienced. He said he's seen people struggle with it for days before calling in an expert.

Pretty good: Yamaha and Onkyo (and Harmon Kardon). Both make similar style receivers that are fairly (moderately) intuitive to set up. I know Onkyo provides a microphone that is supposed to optimize the sound quality and the point where you put the mike. I don't think Yamaha's have that on their mid-range receivers.

After that: Sherwood and other makers. Just not the kind of product you want to buy if you're looking for quality. These are more of the "just-scraping-by" style recievers. I'd spend the little extra to make sure you got a quality product that will last you more than a year or two.

For someone who's just looking to get into the market (which it sounds like you are), you may want to look at the Onkyo TX-SR605 style reciever. It has up-converstion, meaning that you can run one single HDMI cable to your HDTV, and all other video signals will be formatted to work. It has 2 HDMI inputs, 3 component video inputs, and 4 digital audio inputs, which should be plenty to last a while. The set up is fairly obvious on the entire receiver and provides plenty of power to the speakers. Most importantly, you can find it (right now) for $400-$500 USD at several retail outlets, including Amazon. A great receiver if you're just getting into them.

Also, speakers are a different subject. You don't want the brands I listed above, you want to look into Boston Acoustics, Polk Audio, Bose and JBL, to name a few. The sound quality and speaker make up will be much better and last longer. You want a cone (the part that makes the sound) that is not paper, but ceramic, plastic and/or part titanium.

Hope this helps! Check out the link below Amazon (CNET) for more comprehensive reviews of everything you're looking for.

Whats a good home theater in a box system?

aleiB

Im looking for a home theater system (HTIB) that's under 500$.
Does anyone know of any good ones? I'm not looking for anything
big and expensive just something that sounds loud and good.
I don't need anything like a real cinema/theater experience.
I'm gonna put it in medium sized house room. I have the
Logitech X-540 Speakers and i think they are good
but now i wanna upgrade into a HTIB system.
Anyone know of any good ones?

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HTIB are not reliable nor are they upgradeable. Just get this http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3400-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B004O0TRDI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310180830&sr=8-1 and add a blu ray player and you are still under 500

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What is a good speaker system that has an auxiliary port for my HTC and will make a small room bump?

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Dip in my

Title says it all, but I'm just looking for a nice speaker system to put into my room for when I listen to music, I want my room to have a little bump to it from them, and I have a very small room so it shouldn't be to hard, it also needs to have an auxiliary port so that I can plug my phone into it, prices don't matter but preferably somewhat cheap

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Grab this: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MHCEC909iP-Hi-Fi-Shelf-System/dp/B003GZDB1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370457814&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+mini+hifi It is a very good system. I use it for my computer. It has a subwoofer (that you can turn on and off). On the downside, I do not believe that it pushes the full 540 watts RMS it claims, but it is VERY loud.

will these External Ipod speaker system work with my macbook pro?

This is what i want to buy:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-iGroove-Speaker-System-compatible/dp/B000I1HUGS

I want to use this for both my iphone and my macbook pro (2009 edition). Can i connect this system to a macbook so i can play music off it?

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Yes. Because it can be used with other mp3 players. It will have a line in plug and most likely come will a cord that has a 3.5 mm headphone jack at each end. Instead of plugging one end into the headphone jack of an mp3 player you will plug it in to the headphone jack on the computer. Check out the link for the manufacturer. Hope this helps. Good Luck with your future purchase.

http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/igroove-overview/

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What's the best speaker system for a bedroom?

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Mitty

I am looking to purchase a speaker system for my boyfriends bedroom. The one he has now was 2 speakers and a subwoofer and sounded great and was loud enough to fill the entire house. Sadly he blew the speakers out. I want something similar not like a 5 speaker surround sound deal and around a $200 budget. Primary use is music. Something he can keep on the desk and move around.

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I heard a story from one of my family members that my uncle is notorious for blowing out speakers, but he never blew a JBL speaker.
- Some good receiver speaker brands are polk audio, energy, monoprice, klipsch, M&K, JBL.ect
- Some good receiver brands are onkyo, denon, pioneer, yamaha, sony.

Also I am not sure if your looking for computers speakers that plug into the colored outputs on the back of a computer.
- Some good computer speaker brands are logitech, creative inspire, cyber acoustics (ca), altec lansing.ect

- At crutchfield (never shoped at this site tho) the 5.1 energy take classic is on sale for $200!, it's originally $300-500.
- If not you can go to the speaker brand sites and look at individual speakers and then look at sites/stores that sell them.

What speaker setup best suits my needs?

Parker Con

I am moving into a 3 bedroom house. I want to put a speaker system in for parties that has a really deep bass and will be able to play for long periods of time. Looking to spend under 800. Will be playing through ipods and iphones. I dont care if it is a receiver speaker sub setup or if it is one unit. I kinda want something that looks different and techy though. any ideas?

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Look at an Onkyo or Pioneer receiver and then add a set of speakers (left and right and a subwoofer) and an ipod dock. Demo them at your local retail store like Best Buy or Fry's Electronic. For speakers look at the following brands" Definitive Technology, Energy, JBL, Infinity, Klipsch and Polk Audio to name a few. Fry's has a Martin Logan 5.1 set up for around $200 and add a receiver you will be in your budget. Hope this will help you out.

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