Saturday, November 16, 2013

What's The Difference Between Stereo Sound And Mono Sound?

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bostonselk


If I listened to a stereophonic audio clip and then a mono audio clip, what would be the the diference between the two and why do we use stereo sound?


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Stereo means two channel as in a seperate right channel and a seperate left channel. Mono is just one channel. Usually the left and right channel combined. In the early days of reproduced sound there was only mono recordings. It wasn't until 1925 that the first radio broadcast was presented in stereo. Stereo uses at least two microphones to capture sound to be recorded. A left mic and a right mic. The reason we use stereo is because we have two ears(left and right) and it creates a more believable soundstage. Stereo recordings may have seperate information on the independent channels. The bass and vocals are for the most part in mono. When you sit in the "sweet spot" between two speakers in a stereo set up and listen to music, you will hear different sounds coming from either speaker. The voice will usually be dead center unless it was recorded off center or live and the performer moves around in which you will hear them do so. If you were to listen to a mono recording with the same set up, everything would appear to come from exactly in between the two speakers and it will be a duller sound. Mono sound still has its uses though. It is used mainly when people will not be sitting or standing in the sweet spot. Such as a concert or other live event or a nightclub for example where people are constantly moving around. That way they can still hear all the left and right information and not just what would be coming out of just the side(L or R) that they are nearest. Other uses are like in a 70 volt audio system. Like when you go to a store and they're playing music through those ceiling speakers. Happy listening.

does any body know what a typical sixties nightclub/disco was like?




Isabelle


What was it look like furniture wise,did they have that cool mulitcoloured checked flashy floor thing,DJ,bar,ect?


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Disco Bars were mid to late 70's dependent on your location . Sixties Nightclubs still has plush comfortable chairs, often wood or flock wallpaper. Sixties Clubs were often like a hole in the ground with little or no air, sweating brick walls, and heaving mass of bodies - Dancing. In many cellar clubs Drink was non alcoholic.
Live Beat Groups were the Sounds of the Clubs with the latest imports played by trend setting DJs on the Sound System which had a Bass Speaker set up designed to get the walls to shake. A UV light was the attraction with a follow spot if space allowed and any flashing lights were a had operating the switch.
In the Night Clubs Music was supplied by a single pianist to a full Dance Band dependent on size and status but never lighting other than soft,romantic and flattering.
Disco had the first of the Lighting Control Boxes and Sequencers the old Moving lights prior to that were from Slide Projectors and Slides with Different Inks Projected { Early Pink Floyd were the Masters}
So which do you need the info on . The 60,s Beatles, Stones, Yardbirds, Animals from Uk
or The Disco days as per Saturday Night Fever




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What is the difference between a kicker amp and a bass sub system?

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gmaguitar0


I want to put a new speaker system in my car....first off i need to know these things

1) What exactly does a kicker amp do?
2) If i get a kicker amp do i have to get a bass sub?
3) If i get a bass sub do i have to get a kicker amp?
4) Do my door speakers hook into the kicker amp?



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1)Kicker is a brand. An amp does exactly what it says (amplifies), it makes your music louder. 2)If you are getting the amp to specifically run a subwoofer then yes. If you want bass in your car then it is best to run a amp to a subwoofer.If you just want to make it louder in your ride then just hook up your amp to the inside speakers only.3)If you get a bassing sub then get an amp for it accordingly (kicker is a great brand).4)Yes, wires have to be run from the amp to the door speakers.The way it works is you run a power wire (12 volt ), a ground wire, remote wire to the amp, and rca jacks if your stereo has them and if not you have to get a converter(sends signal to amp from stereo to let it know what it is playing), and then run speaker wire from the amp to the speakers.

Do good car speakers work with any stereo/sound system?




Dan


I don't know a lot about car speakers and I'm thinking of purchasing new ones. I was wondering if I can just buy new speakers to improve the overall sound/bass of the music I'm playing or do I have to purchase a new stereo to improve that. Do certain stereos only work with certain speakers? What are some good speakers/stereos that I could purchase that a relatively cheap but have exceptional performance?
Thanks



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Do all speakers work with all headunits? YES.
Are you personally going to be happy with any possible combination? NO.
Do all brands have various models for different tastes? YES.
Is it certain that a model sounding good in my ears will also sound good in yours? NO.
So good brands that were statistically proven adequate for most people tastes are:
Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood (cheap options depend on your territory)




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Where can I find a PC headphone amplifier like this?

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GeneParmes


I need gain or volume boost and treble and bass controls. Don't need pro audio quality. I transcribe recorded spoken voice files, and sometimes the sound quality is bad. I used to have a pair of small speakers with a subwoofer, and I plugged my headphones into one of the speakers that had volume and treble and bass controls, but the speaker system broke. I'd like to maybe get a headphone amp that does the same thing rather than get a whole new speaker system (unless new speakers would be cheaper). Thanks.
Thanks for the recommendations, Andy. I'm okay with my headphones. The original source of what I transcribe is a phone, and some of what I transcribe is dictated on a cell phone in a car or maybe on a speaker phone 10 feet away or on a just plain crappy phone that sounds like there's a blanket over the phone. The quickest and easiest thing for me to do in these cases is just turn up the volume a little and roll off the bass and turn up the treble. I need quick and easy (and inexpensive).



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If transcribing audio, although you don't have to invest hundreds of dollars, you probably need more than the $10 toys.
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=FIIOE11
There is the cheaper and more expensive FiiO's and Beach is selling them at a decent price.
You also do need a decent set of headphones that are both comfortable and really clear on the mid-range sounds. I don't think treble and bass are key unless to turn them down.
You could add in a software audio equalizer.
I won't dig into them now, but browse through Nonags.com for freeware and see what you come up with.

As to headphones, you need to decide whether sound isolation is important. The open-back design sometimes does a lot better in the sound, but does leak out and in to neighboring people and environmental sounds.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones at about $160 - maximum isolation and ultimate comfort these rate amound the best at the under $200 in any review.
Sony MDR-V6 Monitor Series Headphones with CCAW Voice Coil at under $70 - probably too high on the bass, but these headphones make all sounds loud.
Creative Aurvana Live! at about $60 - build quality is not as good as others, and bass a bit weak, but the sound reproduction in the midrange seems to be right-on and price a value.
Grado Prestige Series SR80i at about $100 - Some find the pads uncomfortable and it leaks sound as an open-back, but the audio is full and crisp.

I think a lot of the sound quality will be in your headphone choice more than anything else, but laptops and even desktop pc's just don't have the best audio amplifying. In a desktop PC, you can invest in an over $60 sound card that would boost quality and you should look into reviews if that is where you are at. They often come with equalizer software.

Is there an RCA cable with 6 connections on one end to a single 3.5mm auxiliary?

Q. I found a decent speaker system in my basement the other day and would like to use it. It requires 6 connections (Center, Rear & Front/Left & Right, and Subwoofer) on the unit itself. I saw no such cord in the box with the speakers so I guess that's why it was stored away.


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There are some old DVD players and PC audio cards that provide 6 individual channels, but the majority of devices now provide a single s/pdif output. There is no such cable as the one you look for. You need to have a source that provides 6 individual outputs.




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What is the best receiver to use with the Bose Acoustimass 6 III?

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HOVAH da G


I'm going to purchase the 6 speaker Bose Acoustimass System, but I was wondering what kind of receiver would be best to use. It's only 5.1 channels, so I don't need anything above that. Any good answers?


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Consumer Reports recommends Onkyo home theatre receivers as getting the most for your money. I have an Onkyo 5.1 receiver and it does a great job with a lot of features more expensive brands have. Click on the following web site for a review and where to buy:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/CNet/story?id=2827911

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




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.




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Friday, November 15, 2013

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.

Should i Upgrade my power supply for my 200w speakers?




mal75


I am going to upgrade my speakers for my dell inpsiron 530. It's going to be a Logitech THX-Certified Speaker System Z623 (200w).
I'd like to know if I would get any benefit(s) if i upgrade my power supply from 330w to 750w?



Answer
Speaker Systems usually have their own power supply. However, it wouldn't hurt upgrading a 330W PSU.




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How do i hook up an ipod to the positive and negative terminals (red and black) on a speaker?

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LJLiveLV


I wanna hook up my ipod to an old speaker system without buying an expensive cable or a radio transmitter.


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It won't work and may damage the iPod. The output of an iPod is intended for small headphones.

Buy powered speakers intended for the purpose. Walmart, Target, Radio Shack and places like that have inexpensive iPod docks with powered speakers for that purpose.

The one below is battery powered and sounds nice, for about $30.

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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What is the best portable speaker system for ipods and ipads under $100?

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Derek


Im looking to take advantage of the cyber monday deals today, and am looking for a portable speaker system that has very good base and would allow me to plug my ipod or ipad in without having to connect the speakers to a computer. What is the very best speaker system under $100 (cyber monday deals) with a lot of bass and good sound quality? Note: I am not looking for headphones


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Jawbone Jambox wireless bluetooth speaker can be had for $119 on Amazon.com
I would think for the money Jawbone would be hard to beat. As you know you pay for bass, whatever you get will not raise eyebrows. A far better option would be to purchase a pair of Dayton Audio B652 bookshelf speakers for $43.83 ass to it LP-2020A Lepai Tripath Class-T Hi Fi Audio Mini Amp with power supply for $15.69. I assure you this would be the far better sounding set up under $100 anyone can imagine with money to spare. You may have to get a few cables for everything to come together but you would still be within your $100 budget. It will put a smile on your face every time you hear it.

Enjoy

I got an iPad 2 for Valentineâs Day. Any ideas for accessories or apps I need?




Alex Winte


I would be remiss for not plugging my speaker system (and case), which I had before the iPad cuz I work with the company. ;) Theyâre made by Portable Sound Labs â the speakers are on Amazon, theyâre really great sound/quality and not a ton of $$$. http://amzn.to/iMainGoXP).

â¦now what ELSE?



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Get a fancy case so you protect your cool ipad! I am big fan of the more-thing.ca collection of ipad case. I have a Shocking series in black - it gives full protection, works as smart cover and kickstand, has a strap for carrying and came with screen protector. the duvet collection is also really nice, u can get 5% off using code luvacekardca and i highly recommend this. they are local based and great store!

Their collection: http://www.acekard.ca/iPad-Accessories_c_21.html
Other stores: http://www.mygamingcard.net

Thanks




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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Are there any potential risks with getting a sound system installed in my new car?

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David M


I just got a 2012 Honda Civic. Would getting a 6 speaker/subwoofer +amp system in my car have any negative consequences or risks? The car has only 4 speakers and the sound quality is mediocre. I love music, and feel disappointed every time I listen to the stock radio/speakers. I am looking at getting Polk Speakers and a Kicker subwoofer and amp and a hd radio. All told it would be 1,000 or slightly more. Would getting that installed affect the electrical system/engine/battery/computers in the car/warranty etc.?
The Geek Squad at Best Buy would be the ones installing it. With them doing it, would there be any risk?



Answer
If you take it to the right people probably not. Make sure to do some good research of audio/custom car care centers in your area.

Is an 800 Watt Home Theater system a good one to buy?




Cameron


I'm a first time Surround sound buyer and
5.1 Channel 800W Home Theater Surround Sound Speaker System - MA Audio MA5817
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this is the model I am looking at because it's cosmetically cool looking to me but is it any good?



Answer
OMG, that's just a cheap piece of garbage. It doesn't have '800 watts', makers of such cheap crap routinely use grossly dishonest tricks to measure audio power at distortion levels that would make anyone listening flee for their lives.

Read the Amaz*n review titled -Pathetic. If you don't like reading, at least read my summary, April 20, 2012-

-Most Important!!: To be honest, after I found out that the $120 I paid for this was a waste of money and that I was going to have to send it back (faulty product out of the box), I went to walmart and bought an Altec Lansing BX1221 for ~$25. IT SOUNDS THE SAME, if not better, than this product did.-

The cheapest system that I could recommend without cringing is the Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver Package, $235 at Amaz*n. If you cannot afford $235, don't buy anything.




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Dance Party Speakers than can be used with a computer and a basic turntable?

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Jesse L


Hey I have dance partys in a garage environment and 2.1 speakers have been doing their job but I'm looking to wow my friends next time. What's the best speaker system for a couple hundred dollar budget? Bass is a must! And easy set up, I need to be able to use them with my PC afterwards.


Answer
whether a laptop cptr,or 'tower',with dvd player,there should be a 1-8 audio socket,which gets plugged with connectors,to a stereo splitter,thence to rca male plugs,,,into AUX IN of a reciever,
and speakers,this stuff can be bought high quality,used,from thrift shops.people often dump electronics there,,,test the speakers,reciever with headphones from the house,before buying,
its easy to find hi power stuff muy cheap,and muy loud,,,400-500 wpc rms,for less then a hundred bucks

What should I consider when buying speakers for PC?




vgershenzo


I am looking for speakers for my PC, what specs should I look for in order to get value for my buck. In addition, which make is considered to be good?


Answer
It will all depend on what your tastes are, your budget, and your use. Do you do a lot of on line gaming, listen to music, watch movies? I would choose a 7.1 system, because I watch a lot of movies. For gaming, I would go with a 5.1 system. There are several good brands. Just remember, you usually get what you pay for. Check out this link to help you narrow down your search. http://www1.epinions.com/Computer_Speakers/_redir_att__~1




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Why does each number on the telephone has a different sound to it?

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Im no ones


dial 1234567890, press talk and put it on speaker, hang up before anyone pick up. A different sound for each number, why is that?

Does it have to do anything with wavelengths?

And how am i able to call places? Through satellites? Details please

Thank ya!



Answer
Many decades ago when a person wanted to place a phone call they would pick up the phone and the operator at a "switchboard" would be on the other end of the line. (In small towns the switchboard operators usually knew the people placing calls by first name.)

Tell the operator who you want to call and they would plug patch cords that had the big 1/4" plug on the end, like headphones, and plug your phone connection into the phone connection for the person you want to call and than the operator would ring the other persons phone.

In a big city the operators were quite busy putting phone calls through. Hundreds or possibly thousands of people picking up phone receivers throughout the day and night wanting to call someone. They give the operator the number they wanted and the operator would move the patch cords so the call could go through.

But than eventually the whole phone system became computerized so it would work more efficiently. The different tone that you hear for each number tells the computer "switchboard" what number you are pushing so it moves the "switch" or phone circuit to that number, and than the next one dialed and the next and so on.

So to start off with a United States area code a first number could be 3 the computer registers that and than is waiting for the next number to be input. Imagine your phone keypad, you push 3 and in the computer system the next available numbers might be 2, 7, 1, 8, 9 so imagine the other numbers on the key pad disappearing because they don't belong to any active number. So than you push 2 and than 9,2,7,0 are possible numbers that can be dialed after that. So than you dial 7. So in the moment that it takes you to dial the area code 327 the computer system is doing all the switching and patching in nanoseconds. The most effective way to explain it would be to draw a number tree where you have 3 as the base and than 2, 7, 1, 8, 9 on seperate branches off the 3. Than the other numbers available after dialing the 2 would be branched off of it as possible numbers that can be dialed.

Here are two links with pictures to show you what old phone systems used to look like. Even today with all of our technology the phone system still works the same way. But all of the "switchboard" work that happens is controlled with computer software and is within computer systems.

Switchboard operator
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchboard_operator

Telephone Switchboard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_switchboard

Even with cell phones they have to go through the same switch relays for a call to be made. But now it's even more advanced with it having to go through satellites and cell phone towers. When making a call from a cell phone to a landline that is a major feat of technology happening right there. Because as you dial the cell phone it goes through all the switch relays, goes through the cell phone tower, to a satellite, the satellite sends it to phone company computers where your call is sent through the landline system and than it rings at the persons house on the other end.

I also worked as a Traffic Flagger, directing road traffic through workzones. I have worked with many utility companies including power, phone and cable and have got to see some of the wiring and work that it takes to make all of our technology work. A buddy of mine works for a contractor of AT&T and helps repair and do upgrades to their systems near Seattle, WA. He's told me about the millions upon millions of dollars of system upgrades AT&T had to do just so people could use their new iphones and other smartphones on the internet send and receive MMS and many other things people take for granted with cell phones and don't know all the labor that makes it work.

If you watch some old shows and movies from the 1930's, 40's and 50's they occasionally have a character making a call and having to talk with the operator. One TV show in particular that I remember that showed the operator and the some of the steps to making a call was The Andy Griffith Show. They didn't show it all the time, but occasionally they would.

I don't have highspeed so I rarely use Youtube because it take FOREVER for even simple video's to load. But fortunately they show a preview picture for the search results. I have included some Youtube links of videos showing how the original switchboards worked. If you want to see a long list of more clips to watch search "Telephone Switchboard Operator" on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njW70pofZsg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx-mmJDG4LE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnupsncpTng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et-Yr35d2so

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuNf3_FZH0

What would be a good speaker for my bedroom?




Camden H


I want a good speaker that can provide strong power for my bedroom. I was hoping something that has really good subs so I can vibrate the heck out of room. I'm looking for something $200 or under. My room is about 12 sq ft. I'm not really sure where to start looking or what to get. I'm perfectly okay if it's overpowered for a 12 sq ft room, in fact, I'm kind of looking for something overpowered. I'm okay if it's overkill. In summary, I need a sound system that provides (hopefully) an excellent sub/bass, that's under $200, that I can hook up my iPod to when I want to listen to some good music. Any help with this?


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- Your budget is to low to get a decent low end system. If you get a decent low end receiver and speakers it's going to cost around $400+. (You might want to check craigslist, you might find both for around $50, use at your own risk).
- I would like to put out that music is dynamically compressed (depends who edited it) and then amplified (basic edit, just make sure it's not pass clipping) = It's going to be loud = I would be more concerned about the audio quality of your system and the audio quality of the file.

- Some examples of good low end surround sound speaker brands that I recommend are: Polk Audio, Energy, Monoprice, Klipsch, JBL, M&K.ect
- Example of good low end surround sound speakers = Polk Audio Blackstone TL Series TL1600 or TL1900 or TL2600 or TL350; Energy Take Classic or Energy RC Micro; MonoPrice 9774; Klipsch HD Theater series 300 or 500 or 600 or 1000; M&K Movie; JBL SCS 145.2 or JBL CS480.
- Good low end surround sound speakers will cost somewhere around $300-$900 (crappy low end speakers will cost less than $200 and that's when it's not on sale) and mid end surround sound speakers will cost somewhere around $1,000 and high end surround sound speakers will cost more than $1,000.
- Note: Klipsch sued Monoprice for copy infringement. Monoprice's 9774 5.1 speakers (they don't have it anymore) copied Klipsch's Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers. (Monoprice 9774 would have cost about $248-$278 and Energy Take Classic for $399). (I saw the Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers on sale at crutchfield for $200, but they are not on sale anymore atm).

- Some good high end receiver brands that I recommend are: Onkyo, Pioneer, Denon, and Yamaha.
- Good low end receivers will cost around $300-$900 (crappy receivers or stereo receivers might cost less than $200 and that's when it's not on sale) and high end receivers will cost more than $1,000.
= I recommend a new low end 7.1/7.2 system, but you have to find one on sale yourself tho. (If your on a budget then just get a low end 5.1/5.2 receiver, a high end 5.1/5.2 receiver is not worth the extra money and you would be better off getting a low end 7.1/7.2 receiver, high end 7.1/7.2 or 9.1/9.2 or 11.1/11.2 .ect receiver is only ok if your rich or if it's on a massive sale).

Some examples of good 5.1 or 5.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=low end).
- Low end = Onkyo TX-SR313 or HT-RC430; Pioneer VSX-523-K; Yamaha RX-V375; Denon AVR-1312 or AVR-1513 or AVR-E200 or AVR-E300.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR414; Pioneer VSX-823-K; Yamaha RX-V475; Denon AVR-1613 or Denon AVR-1713.

Some examples good 7.1 or 7.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=high end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC460 or TX-NR525 or TX-NR626 or TX-NR727; Pioneer VSX-1023-K or VSX-1123-K or VSX-43/73; Denon AVR-1913 or AVR-E400 or AVR-2113CI; Yamaha RX-V575 or RX-V675 or RX-V775WA.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR818 or TX-NR1010 or TX-NR3010 or TX-NR5010; Pionerr Elite series SC-61 to 68; Denon AVR-2313CI or AVR-3313CI or AVR-4520CI.




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I want to get a surround sound system on my computer can you guys help me out?

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SNL (sat n


The thing is I already have a 2.1 Altec Lansing speaker system so if I buy another system that means I have another system's volume I have to adjust which gets kind of annoying. So what should I do, I cant return the system I already have and I dont wanna sell it or give it away. How do I integrate my current system with a new system.


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I can't think of any simple way of doing it to make that system surround sound. I would just get a 5.1 system from logitech. If you're really serious about surround sound. Think about adding a creative sound card and buying a av receiver.

What is the best way to set up a 5.1 surround speaker system and the softwares used to get surround effect?




hafeesh


I purchased a Creative 5.1 surround system, but am not getting surround effect from the 2 channel Mp3 files that i play. Is there any way to distribute the sound to all the 5 surround speakers,. what software can i use for that. i tried SRS Sandbox , but is is not effective??
I found out a good solution. If u use powerDVD to play mp3 files you can get surround effect. just enable the dolby pro logic in it .. it works fine and very good in creative 5.1 surround.. the centre speaker also will work. using winamp with power fx as the output plugin will also do the job ,but centre speaker wont work... thanks yahoo



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You can't for music files. You can only get music to come out of your left and right front speakers. 5.1 surround is for movies. You need to go into your control panel, and click on sounds and audio devices. Click on advanced under speaker setting, then change it to 5.1 surround sound. Then, you should be able to play movies in 5.1 surround sound.




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How do I set up a wireless speaker system in my apartment?

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Jennie P


How do I set up a wireless speaker system in my apartment?
So I've got a desktop PC with wireless internet. I want to get speakers in my lounge/diner and in my bedroom that will play the music from my PC e.g. itunes/spotify.
Is it possible? Is it complicated?



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You can buy wireless speakers which have a transmitter which plugs into e pc audio socket and receivers in the speakers.

Or you could buy a video sender, and ignore the picture part of it, plug the audio into the pc and plug some speakers Into the receiver end.

Or you could use Bluetooth, depending how far away the receiver needs to be (usually 10m or 30ft maximum). You can buy bluetooth speakers or an adapter (Belkin do one) that you can plug existing speakers into, If your PC doesn't have Bluetooth you can buy a USB Bluetooth adapter very cheaply.

On the other hand, all these are a bit expensive and diddly. It ought be easier to buy an iPod or other mp3 player and plug it into speakers in each room whe you need them.

I'm not sure that you'll be able to play to several sets of speakers at once whatever you do. Certainly not using Bluetooth.

Where can I find a driver for my speaker system?




outcst92


I just bought a new desktop PC and am trying to install all the components that ran on my old computer. I have been able to find all the necessary software to properly work all my equipment except for my speaker system. My speakers are made by Hannspree and they are the Armor 2.1 channel speaker system. The product number is SS13-21U1-001 and I haven't been able to find a driver anywhere. Does anybody know where I can find one?


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Unless they are USB speakers (or some other weird interface), you shouldn't need drivers specifically for the speakers. What you need are the drivers for your sound card.

Go to the computer manufacturer's website, find the drivers for your model number, and then download the sound drivers.




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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dance Party Speakers than can be used with a computer and a basic turntable?

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Jesse L


Hey I have dance partys in a garage environment and 2.1 speakers have been doing their job but I'm looking to wow my friends next time. What's the best speaker system for a couple hundred dollar budget? Bass is a must! And easy set up, I need to be able to use them with my PC afterwards.


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whether a laptop cptr,or 'tower',with dvd player,there should be a 1-8 audio socket,which gets plugged with connectors,to a stereo splitter,thence to rca male plugs,,,into AUX IN of a reciever,
and speakers,this stuff can be bought high quality,used,from thrift shops.people often dump electronics there,,,test the speakers,reciever with headphones from the house,before buying,
its easy to find hi power stuff muy cheap,and muy loud,,,400-500 wpc rms,for less then a hundred bucks

What kind of speakers do you use with an iPod?




BG


If you want to use an iPod for party music in a large meeting room, what kind of speaker system would you use? I mean, lower budget.


Answer
The two best speaker systems are the Bose Sounddock and the iPod Hi-Fi. I have the Bose and I love it, although the Hi-Fi is better for parties, it has a better equilizer and bass... They are pricy though... The best for the cheaper speakers are the Altec Lansing speakers... They usually go for around $100-$120...




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What is a good inexpensive home theater speaker system ?

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Mr. X


I'm just looking for an inexpensive home theater speakers from my 32'' Toshiba 1080p tv. I don't want to spend big bucks on one but something decent would be good. Know of any inexpensive speaker systems ?

I wouldn't be buying one If the sound on my tv was good, but when it comes to watching movies it's somewhat low and not very immersive.

Thanks



Answer
soundbars aren't true surround, don't get one of those.

This is sufficient for most people:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5300-7-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003BEDQRG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1293832313&sr=8-3

I have an Onkyo home theater in the box that I purchased 5-6 years ago. It's in a 10x12 room and it is LOUD and very decent.

How to wire Surround sound speakers to pc and xbox 360 and tv?




G. E


Ive just received a new surround sound speaker system that is quite old but very good quality, It has a rca (red and white) to input my xbox 360, tv and pc. Is there a way to connect them all to the same system? What will i need? Thankyou very much


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The only way is connect your XBox and TV to a surround receiver and use its input selector. Buying an input selector alone wont do you any good if it doesnt have an amp to power the speakers.

I have my HDTV, PS2, PS3, DVD, satelite box, DVR and xBox all running thru my Onkyo, and works awesome.

So if you dont have a surround receiver, then you will need to get one. Good luck.




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How do I set up an integrated speaker system in my home?

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Cosmic Tac


On the ceiling of my living room there is a series of round, flat speakers about a foot in diameter as well as a knob by the light switches which make up some sort of integrated speaker system (or so I guess). I've no idea how to set them up or use them. What sort of outlets or cables should I be looking for to make use of this sort of system?


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You are going to need a receiver to connect to the speakers already in the ceiling. You will need to find the location of the speaker wire or outlet and see what they provide for the connection. It could be RCA jacks color coded in Red and White (Red being the positive and White being the negative) and then match that with the speaker terminal of your receiver. 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 is a good speaker system for a HDTV plasma?

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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?


Answer
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.

When choosing speakers for a home theatre system, is it better to buy same brand or mix different brands?




Andrew


I am looking to build a fairly expensive entertainment system for around $1500-$2000. I bought a little Sony DAV-DZ170 entertainment system in a box for $200 a couple months ago and It is time to step it up, but I need some help from all you audio experts out there. Anyone who can offer experience in any way would be gladly appreciated.

I will start by saying that I am pretty big into reviews, especially on Amazon. I wont even consider buying something that has less than 4 1/2 stars so the following equipment was chosen based solely on the 5 star reviews they have each received in their speaker category. The system I am looking at now comprises of:
Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer - $230 (5 Star Review w/ 702 Reviews)
Cerwin Vega VE5M Surround Speakers - $130 (5 Star Review w/ 23 Reviews)
Infinity Primus PC351 Center Channel Speaker - $200 (5 Star Review w/ 46 Reviews)
Martin Logan Motion 10 Floorstanding Speaker - $200 (5 Star Review w/ 16 Reviews)
Sony STR-DN840 1050-Watt A/V Receiver - $450 (5 Star Review w/ 3 Reviews)

I know that reviews aren't everything and that each speaker will sound amazing with its own signature qualities, but I do not want the combined sound to be disjointed with some speakers sounding to bright and others having a creamier delivery. I want my speakers to blend together into one delicious sound that will give those clean, crisp highs, those effortless mids, and those body shaking lows. Would i be better off to stick with one brand of speakers or take the best of different brands and see what happens? I would love to hear each speaker so I can decide with my own ears but obviously that is not possible with the local best buy carrying a pretty limited selection.

Tell me your favorite speaker you've ever bought. Not just the speaker that "Sounded great for the money". Or that sounded great until you upgraded to a different speaker. I want to know the speakers that you would buy over and over again because you have never heard another speaker that you liked better. Those are the the ones I am looking for. Thank you.



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It is a horrible idea to mix different makes and models into your speaker array. If the sounds move from speaker to speaker you do not want them to tone-shift. The sound engineers who create the soundtracks assume you have 5 nearly identical speakers and they program sounds following this assumption.

Many good companies sell 5-speaker sets. The one difference is the Center speaker is usually in a MTM configuration (Midrange-Tweeter-Midrange). This is because the center speaker often contains most of the dialog and they want to 'fan' the sounds to a row of people sitting next to each other on a couch.

I like Amazon reviews as well - but ... you have to realize something.

Some people come from a music perspective. Many things are different with a movie soundtrack so it is almost better to treat Music systems and Movie systems as separate things.

Most of the "flame wars" I have seen where people argue about speakers or amps can be explained when one guy admits he listens mainly to music and the other guy mainly watches movies.

While I also read Amazon reviews - you have to take them with a grain-of-salt. I prefer the reviews in "Home Theater Magazine", Stereo Review, Widescreen Review. With Amazon - you never know if you are reading the review of a 15-year old who subsists on a steady diet of hip-hop or loved some speakers because they made his emo music ... depressing.

SPEAKER RULES

As you shop/consider/listen - remember this:

"Music is about accuracy. Home Theater is about impact".

We have seen where properly placed a budget-but-matched speaker system with a good subwoofer in the corner can give you a great movie experience. You do NOT have to buy the same brand subwoofer as the speakers. In fact - many of the great subwoofer companies did not start out making ordinary speakers.

SUBWOOFER

Look into SVS Woofers and HSU Research. These are mainly internet brands but are well respected and a great value. I own a SVS and it never fails to impress. The Bass is a physical presence in the room. My tower speakers have built-in powered subs, but they are turned off in favor of the single SVS sub near a corner.

For a home theater system - I suggest you anchor the speakers with a subwoofer first. (I know - "bass ackwards", but it works).

SPEAKERS

Look for speakers from companies that make speakers as their main business. Polk, Definitive, Boston, Energy, Atlantic Technology, B&W, etc

RECEIVER

Sony ... has gone downhill a lot. If the Receiver is not the "ES" series, avoid Sony.

Look into Denon, Yamaha and even Pioneer.

Onkyo won "Receiver of the Year" for two years running a few years ago. They cut back on power, but shoved Auto Calibration, Extra HDMI jacks, iPod and Sat Radio integration and other "bells" into receivers that started about $300. This forced the bigger companies to drop prices to compete. Receivers that were $800 years ago are now $400 thanks to this. They are considered a great value.

Personally: I like the RX-V series of receivers from Yamaha. Every one I ever bought (including ones that went to collage and returned with daughters) is still working. Thats 4 at last count.

MORE ADVICE:

You are shopping for a brand of beer or ice-cream you have to live with for 10 years. Take time to research, learn, then buy what sounds best to you for your budget and do not look back.

One over-looked part of this hobby is "Anticipation". Go grab some Home Theater magazines, look back at the end/start of the year for the "recommended" and "best of the year" articles. Give yourself 1-3 months to study, audition and learn so you make the best purchase for your budget.

Hope this helps.




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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Is there an RCA cable with 6 connections on one end to a single 3.5mm auxiliary?

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Q. I found a decent speaker system in my basement the other day and would like to use it. It requires 6 connections (Center, Rear & Front/Left & Right, and Subwoofer) on the unit itself. I saw no such cord in the box with the speakers so I guess that's why it was stored away.


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There are some old DVD players and PC audio cards that provide 6 individual channels, but the majority of devices now provide a single s/pdif output. There is no such cable as the one you look for. You need to have a source that provides 6 individual outputs.

How do I hook up 7 speakers to my computer without using an expensive 7.1 receiver.?




Ben E


I was wondering if there was a way to hook up 7 speakers and a subwoofer without a receiver. Is there a way to do it with just a PC speaker setup and only 3 jacks.


Answer
Yes there is but you have to use POWERED speakers. The 1/8" jacks on your computer may or may not be 5.1 sound. Most likely you need a separate audio card to support 7.1 audio.

The jacks on your computer are line level outputs (or inputs) and don't have enough power to drive a speaker. There are computer speakers with built in amplifiers that can take these line level signals and make them audible.

You need to double check your computer and see if it even has the proper outputs for 5.1 or 7.1 audio. 5.1 audio is transmitted by 3 output jacks (left and right main, left and right surround, and center/sub-woofer jacks.) 7.1 audio is also transmitted over 3 jacks but two of the jacks are 3 way rather than 2 way jacks. There will also be at least 2 input jacks for line in and mic in.

If your computer only has 3 audio jacks it can only do stereo sound and is not 5.1 or 7.1 compatible. 5.1 or 7.1 systems will have at least 5 jacks.

For any computer sound your outputs must be run either to powered speakers or to a receiver.

Most sub-woofers are self powered and have a built in amplifier.




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What are the best home theater systems available in market?

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Chandra Ve


I am looking for a home theater system, can anyone help in finding the best one in terms of clarity.
My budget is between 1000-1700.



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You should be looking at a receivers from Onkyo or Denon and such as the Onkyo TX SR 608 and speakers by Jamo;Energy; Klipsch; Boston Acoustic; Fluance; Polk Audio; Jamo such as the Jamo S 606 5.1 or Jamo S426HCS3 and a sub from Jamo; Boston polk or Energy...a lot has to do with personal preference size of room how far you sit away from the speakers; how loud you listen etc....

Can I hook up different speakers to a blu ray home theater system?




Ryan


I have a samsung blu ray home theater system and 2 large klipsch speakers. I was wondering if I could unplug the wires from the back of the Samsung speakers and connect them to the klipsch ones.
I need to know if I can connect speakers that are not the same as the ones that came with the system. My system is 1000w.



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Short answer; Yes. Without knowing the exact model I can't get detailed specifications for either the Samsung system or the Klipsch speakers. I see that Samsung systems rated at a total of 1000 watts rate the individual front channels at 165 watts. However, many of these systems come with 3 Ohm speakers. The lower that Ohm number is, the higher the amplifier power will be rated. The Klipsch speakers are almost undoubtedly 8 Ohm. Thus your amplifier power will be reduced to about 75 watts or so per channel. Klipsch speakers are known to be very efficient. But they may sill play a little more softly than the 3 Ohm Samsung speakers. Given that are of much higher quality they will sound much better and will most likely play loudly enough with 75 watts to make the neighbors complain. Going to a higher Ohm number is safe. If you were to go the other way you would risk amplifier damage. It is also unlikely that you will blow the Klipsch speakers as long as you don't drive the amplifier into clipping - you will hear some nasty distortion if you do that. Most Klipsch speakers are rated at at least 100 watts. You are safe. Try it. Just make sure that you get the connections right and don't short the amplifier terminals.




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