Saturday, May 10, 2014

What is the best speaker system for ipod?




livelifee


i own the oldest ipod nano and plan to possibly get a new one if and when they come out with a new line..
ive tried the iHome and i really didnt think it had great sound..
i listen to my music loud and i would want it to sound good.
suggestions for best ipod speaker system?
thaanks!



Answer
BOSE speakers a good for IPOD.

checkout the below Link:
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/home_entertainment/sounddock_systems/sounddock_portable/index.jsp&ck=0

They cost around $400, but they are really worth having it.

What is the best speaker system for the iPod nano?




Izzpuppy


I'd like one that charges my nano, but also has awesome sound.
I don't want like surround sound for iPod that takes a lot of time to assemble. Just a plain speaker that plays my music and has a remote will do.
I don't want one that doubles as a CD player/alarm clock/etc...I just want one that docks my nano, plays it, charges it, has a remote, and has awesome sound.

My sister just got a Bose SoundDock Tuesday and it is cool. I've listened to it a couple of times, but the remote won't allow you to go back to menu so I guess that is a factor too, ability to go back to menu from the remote. I heard the Apple Hi-Fi is good too, but to me the Bose looks a lot better. I may be missing the best one out there just because it isn't a big named one (Bose, Apple, etc.). I'm ready to pay the big price if I get sound and everything I listed for it. I want it worth my while.
I've done a little research with other people who have asked the same question, but still haven't come to a decision.



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According to Dan Frakes of Playlist:

"Weâve tested the nano with a good number of iPod speaker systems, and in our testing, speakers that get their audio from the dock connectorâsuch as Boseâs SoundDock, Logitechâs mm50, JBLâs On Stage, Altec Lansingâs inMotion models, Klipschâs iFi, and even iHome Audioâs iH5 clock radioâwork with the iPod nano just as they do with other dockable iPods; audio is passed to the speakers as expected. In addition, on those systems with a wireless remote control, the remote also controls the nanoâs playback, just as it does with mini and full-size iPods.

There are, however, two caveats here: The first is that since the nanoâs dock port is off-center, the nano sits off-center when connected to these speaker systems (or when sitting in any dock-cradle accessory, for that matter). The second is that most of these speaker systems do not currently include a âdock cradle insertâ specifically for the iPod nano, although we expect many vendors to provide such adapters soon. (See âThe mysterious Dock Adapter,â below, for more on dock cradles for the nano.) That being said, because the iPod nano is so lightâit weighs only 1.5 ouncesâthe dock connector itself should be strong enough to hold the player upright, at least until speaker vendors provide an âofficialâ cradle insert.

The iPod nano in Boseâs SoundDock

Of course, any speaker system that connects via a standard headphone jack is also fully compatible with the iPod nano; JBLâs On Tour is an especially nice portable match. (As a side note, if the nanoâs bottom-mounted headphone jack were centered, PodGearâs Shuffle Station would have been a better match for the iPod nano than for the shuffleâthe shuffle currently has to be connected upside-down. Alas, the nanoâs jack is far enough off to the side that the nano doesnât fit between the Shuffle Stationâs speakers.)"




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can i plug 3 ohm speakers into a 6 ohm system?




Don and Sh


I want to buy an onkyo sr 308 home theater receiver and I already have samsung speakers from my old "theater in a box system". The speakers are 3 ohm and I need to know if I can hook these up to the onkyo sr 308 which says it is rated for 6 - 16 ohm?
If these 3 ohm speakers are no good, what ohm do I need to buy to set this up?



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No NO NO!

You will destroy your expensive amp by hooking up those crappy speakers to it.

Look - the closer you get to 0 ohms - the closer you are to a short circuit.

Crappy "home theater in a box" system use 3 and 2 ohm speakers to inflate the power numbers. The parts are NOT designed to work with any other gear. When one part breaks - you throw the whole thing away. (The ability to mix/match is one of the things you gave up for that low price.)

"If these 3 ohm speakers are no good, what ohm do I need to buy to set this up?"

Only buy speakers from 'real' speaker companies. This means a company that makes speakers as it's main business.

Most speakers are nominal 8 ohms. Look for this. you can get away with 6 ohm speakers but dont go lower than this.

Surround Speaker Systems?




galea_step


What would you suggest as speaker setup to be coupled with (5.1 or 6.1for now) AV RECIVER - 120 W for 7 Channels at 8 ohms
(Eigheter Yamaha RX-V1600 or ONKYO TX-SR803E or Denon AVR 2807 or Denon AVR-3806)

SPEAKER SETUP INCLUDING SUB NOT TO EXCEED 700 GBP.
Preferable not less then 88Db speakers, include a sub of not less then 200W Rms.
First of all I thank you all for providing me with such info. I wanted to include that I live in Malta, and here we are limited with the choices of brands.

As a reciever I am more opting for the denon AVR 2807 and the Yamaha RV-1600.
Speaker setup I was considering locally are Mission M series and the acoustic-energy - aegis series.
What do you think?



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I think the best thing to do is to go to a good home theater store and listen to some good Home theater speakers, also look up some others home theater set ups.People when they ask about speakers usually come up with the same ole names in speakers, JBL ,POLK, etc .There are plenty of good ones out there like Mirage (which i have),MB QUART,FOCAL
http://www.hometheatermag.com/loudspeakers/904mbquart
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-n6264eLEXve/cgi-bin/prodgroup.asp?g=12700&pg=
Mirage
http://www.miragespeakers.com/v2/
http://www.bostonacoustics.com/
Most of these speakers you'll find online , in Tweeter, or if your lucky Best Buy, not the regular bwest buy but Best Buy MAgnolia store, they carry the high end stuff that the normal ones dont carry so check it out have fun.
Hope you pick the DENON a/v reciever i bought the denon avr 2603 last year with the Mirage omistat speakers for my BEDroom, will pick up 2807 for livimg room




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Friday, May 9, 2014

i want to by good home theater system in india with av and speakers which is best?




chirag





Answer
If Pioneer sells products in India, and your budget fits accordingly, choose this brand!

Are mini hamburger type speakers any good?




Quantz :)


I'm thinking of buying one for about US$20. Has anyone tried them? If so, are they functional? how do they compare to regular speakers in terms of sound quality? I'm talking about the ones that come with USB and charge by being connected to a computer.


Answer
http://tech2.in.com/india/reviews/hifi-audio-systems/iduo-hamburger-speakers/38971/0
http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/hamburger-mini-speaker/




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How to Connect Home Theater Speakers to PC (Desktop Computer)?




Sam Merlot


My frend give me beautiful "PHILIPS" 5.1 speakers from his home theater system unfortunately main player was stolen long ago and only thing left are spreakers.

So I want to connect 5.1 speakers to my PC but I'm having truble with it.
Computer store Is just around the corner any cable or part is available.
I know I definitely need 5.1 or 7.1 surround card but problem comes now

What Cable, What parts, do I even need amplifier and
whats the cheapest way to get this thing to work.

I have never in my life used more than a standard stereo.

PS. Oh I almost forgot the Important part speaker connector look like this http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Panasonic-SC-HTB350-Review-Home-Theater-Set-Top-Box-Speaker-Wire.jpg

and price range is 100 USD or 75 Euro MAXXX



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- Whats the model number of the speakers? (Did not bother with looking at the pictures).

= It sounds like they are garbage home theater in a box speakers and cannot be used with anything else and thus they should be thrown into the garbage.
- Philips is not even a good speaker brand. If they are just regular passive speakers, you need a receiver (amplifier) and hook up the computer to the receiver with a hdmi cable or s/pdif optical cable or s/pdif coxial cable. If they are active (built in amplifier) speakers they will have those cable connections to directly plug speakers into computer.
- I really doubt they are computer speakers. If they are garbage computer speakers then they plug into the subwoofer (active) and the subwoofer plugs into a computer soundcard that has green fronts, black rears, orange center+subwoofer.

Send PC audio to home theater system?




Shaun


I have my desktop computer at home which has an Asus sabertooth X79 motherboard in it. I recently bought a home theater system to do away with lots of cables running around the room and for better sound. I have a Yamaha RX-V573 5.1 that i need to connect the audio to. I would like to know my options. I have been reading around on the internet and found many solutions to this problem but unsure if they will work in my situation:
A HDMI & Optical to HDMI converter
3.5mm to rca
sound card with optical
spidf
setting graphics card to carry sound.

If you could help me with options i have and basically how to hook it up that would be greatly appreciated.

Picture of mobo: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r254/maylyn22/ASUS%20X79/Sabertooth%20X79/SabertoothX79-06.jpg
Picture of 5.1 system: reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57408045-221/yamahas-2012-midrange-receivers-boast-airplay-4k-support/
3rd picture down



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I looked up your motherboard specs (did not look at pictures).
= s/pdif optical cable to s/pdif optical output on pc to s/pdif optical input on receiver. Look below for more details.
- It has 6 colored analog outputs, these 4 ports called green fronts, black rears, grey sides, and orange subwoofer+center = are for computer speakers.
- It has a 1 s/pdif optical output port = use that for your receiver.
- S/pdif optical will do up to 5.1 with the non-hd lossy surrround sound formats or uncompressed stereo.
- music is encoded in stereo and I recommend max quality lossless flac or max quality aac (aac/mp4/m4a is the new audio standard and is better than the old audio standard called mp3).
- Movies are usually encoded in 5.1. You should be able to find plenty of lossy formats and some loseless too while the loseless formats you will also find they do up to 7.1.
= If you want to do up to 7.1 and/or the hd loseless surround sound formats then you would need a hdmi output = someday when you upgrade your computer's soundcard.

I looked up your receiver.
- It can do up to the hd lossless or non-hd lossy surround sound formats or uncompressed stereo.

For audio cables: From best to least:
- HDMI or Displayport cables: is capable of up to 8 channels of audio and up to 24-bit-depth with up to 192,000hz sample rate at the lossless/hd compression surround sound formats.
- S/PDIF coaxial or s/pdif optical cables: is capable of up to 6 channels of audio and up to 20-bit-depth (16 or 24 optional) with up to 48,000hz sample rate at the lossy/non-hd compression surround sound formats.
- Scart or RCA R/W composite audio cables: is capable of up to 2 channels of audio and analog has maximum audio quality. RCA G/B/G/B/T/P for other channels.
- (Hdmi, displayport, s/pdif coaxial, s/pdif optical is digital audio), (scart or rca r/w or headphone jack is analog audio).

- Once you have the pc hooked up to the receiver (select receiver input mode and any other settings).
- I recommend these best free media players which are k-lite codec pack for media player classic or vlc player or kmplayer.
- Example: ffdshow for k-lite on mpc -> ffdshow audio decoder settings -> output -> select surround sound formats the cable and receiver supports and it will play what ever the file is encoded in (it passthroughs the surround sound untouched). (Go to media information to look at video/audio specs).
- If you want to touch the audio before you play it, you can edit it with a audio editor like audacity, I recommend you amplfy the channels to a maximum new peak of -0.1 which is below the clipping level. You can do what ever else you want to.ect then export and then play it on what ever media player you got.




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Thursday, May 8, 2014

How does speech-recognition software compare to an expert lip-reader in accuracy?




BillieBob


Clearly the lip-reader has the disadvantage of needing to see the speaker speak.
In a noisy restaurant however it is the computer that would be unable to translate.
So given a lip-reader that can see the speaker in a room together with a speech-
recognition system which one is more accurate?
Has the hearing-impaired community embraced this new technology and if so do they carry a portable system with them?



Answer
Technology has come a long way. EX my phone's voice recognition software is superb and cuts out background noise. I was blaring rammstein and spoke a text message to my girlfriend and it worked. Its a Motorola Droid btw.

What is the best GPS system?




casper32


With turn by turn directions with street names!!!!


Answer
Garmins are GREAT GPS systems so go with a Garmin Nuvi! From there it all depends on what features you want. General rule of thumbs is the higher the model number the more features and the more it cost. You can get a simple GPS that will get you where you need to go for about $130 or you can break bank with a high tech GPS towards $600 all depends on what features you want. Whatever model you choose to get I recommend getting the one that ends in '5' this is a newer model so the processor is faster, it finds a signal faster, and my favorite it shows you your current speed limit along with the speed limit of the road you are traveling on.

All Nuvi's will get you where you need to go even the lowest model will get you there the same way the more expensive ones would the differences are the costly features such as

*Text to speech is the ability to speak street names. A GPS will usually say something like "turn right in 3.2 miles" and then display the street name in writing but with text to speech the GPS will say "turn right in 3.2 miles onto Jackson Rd."
*Traffic- ability to see traffic jams and plan a route to avoid them. This is a yearly or monthly extra fee or free with Nuvi's that end with 'T'.
*Voice recognition. The ability to speak addresses into the Garmin without entering them in by hand.
*Bluetooth you can connect your phone to your GPS wirelessly if your phone allows it so you can place or answer calls on the GPS without the need to stumble around for your phone.
*MP3- can play mp3 through the GPS
*FM Transmitter- allows you to hear the GPS through your car speakers.

It sounds like you want a GPS that has text to speech so I would recommend the Garmin Nuvi 260. You can check out the reviews here, also the link has a chart called "Which nüvi is Best for You" which can help you find a GPS based on the features you want.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UU7ZPS?ie=UTF8&tag=marartpla-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000UU7ZPS




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Motorola Droid or HTC Droid Incredible?







I'm debating between these two phones offered by Verizon. I currently have a Blackberry Storm. It is super important that I have speed dial, a headphone jack, a decent speaker phone and decent audio quality playing music via an external speaker; Do either of these phones have that capability? How about Myspace? I am a facebook addict but myspace is still just as important for networking with fellow artists. A video phone is just as important as well... hm what else; Does anyone know if either of these phones have VZ Navigator? I understand they both have Google maps but VZNav has never failed me and I do a lot of traveling sooo... yeah. And other than that I have been reading about the obvious ie display, processors, and operating systems on both devices so I don't need advice on that info. Thank you in advance :)
Oh yea- Do these device sync with Itunes?All medica is very important. I don't care for games at all. Well, Suduko I guess but yes I'm sure theres an app for that...



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The Incredible does everything the Droid does, and more, but twice as fast. The only thing is, it doesn't have a physical keyboard. But I, like most people, don't think the Droid's keyboard is very good anyway. So for the same price, I'd definitely go with the Incredible. Iâve had one for a few weeks now, and absolutely LOVE it!! The Droid does NOT have a speed dial feature; the Incredible does. Both phones would be great for music, video, web, all that stuff you mentioned, except obviously the Incredible will do it faster. Neither of them can get VZ Nav, but Google Maps is even better, because you can use the Google Search bar and use the voice feature to say where you want to go instead of typing it in. Plus, you're saving the $10 a month by not having Nav. Only an iPod or iPhone will sync with iTunes, but any music that was not purchased through iTunes can easily be transferred to either phone. I use iTunes as my music player, and I can drag and drop my music right from iTunes itself- dont even need to go to the folder where they are.

Whats the best ca radio for music system?




Edna





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Depends on what you plan on doing. Do you just plan on changing the head unit, or installing amps and all new speakers? For me I thought about what my goal was with my system, I wanted it loud and clear. Also I know I listen to talk radio or my IPod or Pandora while driving. I went and upgraded every single speaker wire in my car by running all new wires, I installed amps to run my car door speakers and to run a subwoofer, I installed new speakers all around consisting of mids and tweeters and crossovers. For my head unit I just installed a simple Pioneer CD player that has 3 sets of RCA outputs to hook up to my amps, I also got one that is able to plug in my IPod into the back of it and there is also a plug to hook up my Droid cell phone so I can stream Pandora on.

Since you don't say what your system consists of, I'd say that any aftermarket head unit is better than stock. A head unit is just the where you connect what you want to listen to, that sends it to your amps which sends the power to drive your speakers. But, more info is needed to completely answer your question.




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Looking for audio speakers for my office.?




P-Town Doc


I'm looking to put up speakers in my waiting rom and adjusting rooms for some background music in the office. What type of speakers should I be looking for? I'm looking at 4 at the most, small wall mounted. They don't need to be high performance, because they won't be turned up real loud.


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Okay you do not want Bose and you surely do not want wireless speakers. Wireless are the lowest form of audio quality (next to the MP3 players). I have posted this before, but here is why you do not want Bose.

As Somebody who has installed well over a hundred HT systems and I keep up to date on alot of Audio Visual forums, I can tell you that Bose is pretty much some of the WORST speakers out there. If you do a simple search on Bose in any Audio forum and you will see that Bose is disliked pretty much by every single one of them.

I suggest you check out AVSForum.com or SoundandVisionmag.com heck do a simple search on any forum and you will see how bad these speakers are.

Here is the main problem. Physics dictates that a drivers (speaker) size can achieve a certain frequency response. The human ear can hear pretty much anything between 20Hz (low bass) and 20kHz (high frequencies). Or think of it as a simple 100 points on the hearing scale.

Now because of Physics, those tiny cubes pretty much have a frequency curve of 95Hz to 13kHz (and 95Hz is being very, very generous) and their "Bass Module" which cannot be called a subwoofer, because to be called a subwoofer it has to achieve a low frequency response of at least 35hz or lower. So the Bose Bass Module has a frequency response of 47Hz-80Hz (normal crossover point). So if we crunch the numbers we see that Bose is missing 20Hz-47Hz (27 points on 100 point scale). It is also missing 80Hz-95Hz (15 more points) and is missing the upper frequency of 13kHz-20kHz (7 more points on the frequency curve. So if we add those missing points it comes out to missing 49 points on the 100 point frequency curve. You are essentially missing almost half of what you can hear.

So how come Bose cubes sound so good in stores? Aha this is a good question. What Bose does is they find music and demo movie scenes that basically hit upon every frequency that the Bose can handle. If you bring in your own music or movies, you will find that it sounds pretty bad.

You will also find those tiny little Bose setups, where the speakers are hanging on branched arms and completely surround you. There is a reason for this. They are very close to you and don't have that much space they need to fill. With speakers all around you at a distance of four feet or less, the cubes don't have to fill that much space, because in a normal listening room, those cubes have to be cranked pretty loud and those tiny drivers will now introduce distortion into the mix.

Bose is all about marketing and a simple search in any audio video forum will confirm this.

Here are some great links.

AVSForum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/i...

and the most techincal data confirming the frequency response of the Bose speaker system.

http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

Also you do not want Panasonic either, they are cheap speakers with clock radio type sound.

I would suggest you check out speakers from http://www.av123.com/ they make great small bookshelf speakers that just have excellant audio sound.

Whats the best value hifi or speaker system for under £200?




$-josh-$


I really love bass and my internal mac speakers give very little bass so i want some decent speakers.
I dont want you to mention the most expensive ones, id rather you gave like the 3 best value ones please.
Thanks so much in advance.



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I would recommend the Audioengine 2. They're powered speakers so do not need an amp, they're small but sound BIG, and they're available in white for Mac people...

I've had a pair for a year or so for use in my office when I'm working from home, and I still get surprised at how good they sound for the size and cost ($200)

http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-2.




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Which audio system (speakers, amplifier) should I use?




fireboat78


I have a room 15'x30' which is used for small gatherings of 20 people
We need a PA system setup.
Which speaker and amp should we get.? We already have xlr mics and a mixer
Would audio source amp-100 and dual lu43 pb speakers work?
My plan would be to hook up the xlr mic to the mixer which goes to the amp
Budget of $200 us



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It sounds like you have an amp - "audio source 100 amp" - is that an amp? If you do not have an amp just get a Behringer EP2000 (good and cheap - I own three):

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-EP2000-Professional-Accelerated-Technology/dp/B001W3BM24/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362848353&sr=8-1&keywords=ep2000

I would not get those dual speakers myself - they are really not designed for PA systems - they are designed for background music.

Good speakers:

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-1C-BK-Monitor-Speaker-Black/dp/B000Q81RVW/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1362848898&sr=1-1&keywords=behringer+1c-bk

Wich amplifier should I get for my speaker system?







I have a honda civic sedan ex. In the fron i have two pioneer 6 1//2 280watts and in the back i have two 6x9 pioneer 460watts 5 ways. I also have a 12'' pioneer subwoofer of 1200watts that i want to connect to my speaker system but I am getting the amplifier first.
So, which amplifier should I get that gives me better sound for the speakers and that can support my subwoofer?
I have a honda civic sedan ex. In the fron i have two pioneer 6 1//2 280watts and in the back i have two 6x9 pioneer 460watts 5 ways. I also have a 12'' pioneer subwoofer of 1200watts that i want to connect to my speaker system but I am getting the amplifier first.
So, which amplifier should I get that gives me better sound for the speakers and that can support my subwoofer?
If I get one monoblock amp for subwoofer of how many watts and what specifications? I have a pioneer 1200watts sub.
And wich amp for my two 6x9 460watts? Two channel and how many watts and specifications? like ohms that i dont know what is
If I get one monoblock amp for subwoofer of how many watts and what specifications? I have a pioneer 1200watts sub.
And wich amp for my two 6x9 460watts? Two channel and how many watts and specifications? like ohms that i dont know what is



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get separate amps for components speakers and subwoofers .your speaker has a recommended watts, of 600 rms. now the problem with that is, its a walmart brand speaker like sony xplodes these speakers are way over rated. if you get a solid amp like a alpine or a JL. they will put out true wattage. your speaker can truly only handle 400rms watts from a high end brand like that, if you get pioneer amp or a sony amp from walmart that says 600 watts rms thats the equivealent to alpins 400watts rms. so with that information you should get a nice high quality one channel class d amp. with about 4oo watts rms 800 peak.

this amp would be perfect for your sub.

http://www.woofersetc.com/p288/04SX6501--Kicker-1-Ch-650-Watt-Amplifier.htm




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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

what is the best speaker system for my car?




nos Fidler


Hey guys/girls,
I am looking at a new speaker system for my car, but I have no idea of what to get.
My budget is around $2500, so i was looking at getting a 12" sub with amp, 2 6x9s (for the rear) and 2 6" speakers (for the front) with another amp to match. I want to keep it all the same brand.
I am more interested in quality then how loud it can go.
So what should i get? lol
Also what about soundstream or focals? i heard they are pretty good



Answer
Pyle PL63BL 6.5-Inch 360-Watt 3-Way Speakers quality and performance of these speakers is outstanding. The speaker itself is structurally sound and well manufactured. The performance is very good. The bass/midrange is powerful and tight (not muddled or soupy), the treble is very clear and crisp. For the price, these can't be beat. Unless you demand the best of the best, these are your speakers. Otherwise, you probably wouldn't be looking at these speakers anyway. I'm buying more for my other cars. They are great upgrades from factory speakers.

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Where can i get thoughs awesome speaker systems for my car?




mutha goos


I want my car to have one of thos awesome audio systems that throughout the entire car. in the trunk back seats and hat not. and subwoofers. but i dont know where to get them. iv looked online and all i see is the speakers themselves. i want the awesome setup in the trunk with all the lights and speakers as well but i dont know where to get it can u help?

heres example of what im talkin about
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_toznJ3Ca9ds/SJ7aS1gELFI/AAAAAAAACaA/YUmNZdvDekc/s400/multiple+car+audio+stereo+systems.jpeg


http://www.dailycaraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/car-audio-jl-audio.jpg



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haha if you really wanna drop well over 3 grand on a car that looks like that when it's done thats your call but you cant just find full trunk molds online and if you can then the power to you

what you need to do is first decide how much you want to spend on the entire thing (trust me it adds up FAST)

then decide what you want to buy first (i'd suggest a head unit then an amp untill you blow factory speakers haha then you knida HAVE to get new speakers but thats just me)

then new speakers (again decide how much you wan't to spend and how loud you want them to be

then probably the subs.

and make sure neon is street legal where you live, it's illegal in a LOT of places trust me.




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Dolby 5.1 conversion to 3 Speaker System?




Dave


I have a Walmart Durabrand HT-3917 with 60W peak. The sub has output for 5 speakers. I'm looking to scale the system down for my dorm room. I want to condense the system and use two 25W peak speakers that I have. Is it as simple as running two channels from the back into just one speaker?

Sub is 8ohm while speakers are 6ohm
would replacing the mains with bigger speakers (the 25Ws), am i really putting more strain on the system?

also, im thinking that disconnecting the surrounds wouldnt really do anything for the system, as the channels are still being used one way or another

i guess what im looking to do is to harness the power of two channels into one. if theres any way to do this, i could replace them, and lose very little power.

i still dont know



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No! Don't run two channels into one. You will burn out your sub-woofer.

I went online and found all the specs for your system:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4810671#Specifications

You could disconnect your two mains and replace them with the 25w. speakers, but the system is really designed to push the speakers that came with it. You would be attempting to draw more power from the system than you actually have and could easily burn out the amplifier in the sub-woofer. The system may just shut off when it starts to overheat, but if this happens too many times, it will stop working.

You could also just disconnect the two surrounds to simplify things. You will loose some information because the system will still think they're hooked up, but you likely won't notice with this type of system, and you don't run the risk of damaging the amplifier.

Good luck.

mcs series 3 way bass reflex speaker system?




John


I have these mcs series 3 way bass reflex speaker system 683-8349 and i don't no the price value there tall and have like a ten to twelve inch woofer 2 tweeters and over all great if any one knows any iso about them let me know all i know there old
@angrypotato there like three times the ones on ebay



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Unfortunately they're probably not worth much. This is a very unremarkable brand, made by Technics for JCPenny. They may have been a small step above typical other department store audio products back in the 1970's but still not comparable to higher end brands of the time. If you had some old Altec Lansing stuff from the 1950's ~ mid 1980's then that could be worth something depending on condition but the MCS stuff was never a highly regarded brand.

One roommate in my college days (late 70's to early 80's) had a set of MCS speakers a little bigger than the ones in the e-bay example. I had built a set of bookshelf speakers 1/4 the size of the MCS that pretty much blew the MCS away on sound quality.

If yours are in better condition than the ones shown on e-bay and don't require rebuilding then you can probably get a few bucks for them just because they are working speakers but the MCS name isn't going to get you anything.

Sorry for the bad news, MCS was just never a sought after speaker. It was just another mass market product among many others.

mk




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What are the 5 ways to fall in love in Singapore?




lushbabe4u


Is it boutique hotels? Parties? Foods? or Is there something more?
If so then tell me. Thanks. (- -,)
To IIDZ Chem:
Just because you don't get my question, you have the right to be an ignorant! I was talking about the place. Not just the emotional thing. I want to know what are the things you like in Singapore, you twit.



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1) Culture : Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly seen. The immigrants of the past have given Singapore a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences, all of which have intermingled.

2) Singlish : Singapore English usually come from other languages spoken in Singapore, especially Malay and Hokkien. Speakers of Singlish will usually end his sentence with a distinctive exclamation. The three most common are ah, lah, ley and what.

3) Sunny Island : Singapore is an ideal place for beach lovers, as you get the hot hot sun throughout the year. For those who enjoy the sun and the beach, just bring along your cooling apparels and hats when you're in Singapore.

4) Food : One of the best things about being in Singapore is undoubtedly the food. It is no secret that Singaporeans eat and drink with a passion. Some of Singapore delicacies include Satay (Originated by the Malays, but also sold by Chinese these days), Roti Prata (Indian "pizza"), Fried Kway Tiao (fried black noodles- normally served with cockles), Hokkien Noodles (seafood noodle delight), Hainanese Chicken Rice, and some of our local desserts like Ice Kachang (flavoured ice with ingredients like red bean and jelly), Chendol (coconut based dessert), Grass Jelly (a refreshing black jelly that cools down on a hot day) and Tao Suan (bean in sticky paste, topped by fried dough).

5) Transport : Singaporeâs land transport policy strives to provide easy-flowing traffic for the convenience of people and goods within the constraints of limited land. This is done by minimising travel time through systematic town planning, facilitating easy access by constructing an extensive and comprehensive network of roads, expressways and promoting a viable and efficient transport system which integrates the train system called Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rapid Transit (LRT) and our bus services. A multi-usable card can be used for travel on the MRT, LRT and buses and even used for purchasing of goods and services in some retail and food outlets.

im looking for a speaker system that's affordable but doesnt compromise on quality. any in mind?




theroxbury


i was thinking of a 5.1-channel multimedia speaker system or maybe a HTIB. i intend to use it for watching dvd's, playing music from my ipod, console gaming and i also want to hook it up to a projector instead of a actual TV. looking for the best possible quality with a max budget of 400 us dollars. wall mountable sets are preferred. And also wondering if there could be any compatibility issues that could come up. please advise, oh and specific systems would help a lot more then random brands or if u have a link that could help pls pass it along. oh and im from singapore, thought i should add that.


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Creative / Logitech / Altec Lansing




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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

2002 Nissan Maxima SE Door-Speakers?




joeys91


I want to replace my factory door-speakers for my 2002 Nissan Maxima...Do any of you know what size they are?


Thanks



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With Bose system.
Front speakers
Dash: Tweeter
Front Door: 6-3/4"

Rear speakers
Rear Door: 5-1/4"
Rear Deck: 8"



Without Bose system.
Front speakers
Front Door: 6-1/2"

Rear speakers
Rear Door: 6-1/2"

What are the best Bose speakers to build a 5.1 system with Samsung 7.1 receiver and Bose 301 speakers?




Dwight


What compatible pieces like powered sub woofer, center and rear speakers? Are systems used systems on E-bay ok?
Which systems should I consider--Acoustimass, CineMate? Which one requires a center speaker? What will be most compatible and best bang for the buck?



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There are no "best" Bose speakers for this, Bose only come in Worse and Worst. Also, the Acousti-mess stuff isn't really designed to work with other equipment. You would need to use a Bose bass module connected to your receiver and the cubes connected to it. The cubes are not designed to go much below about 250 Hz and not many if any receivers can set the "small speaker" crossover that high in frequency. Consider something else, almost anything else. Decent bookshelf size speakers can be crossed over at 80 ~ 100 Hz with no problem whereas the cubes can not. Then get a real subwoofer with a real woofer instead of the little 5.25" things in the Bose bass module.

mk




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Good car speaker systems?




durnt


I recently just purchased an Alpine deck, and now im looking to get some new speakers for my car. I dont know a lot about speaker systems, and I was wondering what you would all recommend. Im hoping to spend under 300$ for equipment, but if a little extra gets me a substantial boost in quality ill consider it.


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Speakers ae very subjective, and of personal preference, i may like something that you hate and visa versa. i would recommend going to a good car audio shop and take a listen, take a favorite cd, and test drive the speakers. for 300 you should be able to get some decent speakers all around. once you find a brand model you like, you could then shop online to find the best deal, woofers etc, is one place that has great values. you could also look at Crutchfield, they supply great directions and free harnesses for your vehical, so do it yourself is real easy when buying from them. I would stay away from best buy and the likes, typically thier stuff is overpirced for what it is.
since you asked for brand i feel obligated to through out a few names for you, but i still urge you to take a listen before you buy.

Boston acoustic
Diamond Audio
image dynamics
MB quart

These are names that are less mainstream, but i assure you they are serious about car audio. Also keep in mind that round speakers typically distort less and sound cleaner that the same series in a oval shape, however ovals can produce more bass in tight areas.


Hope that helps, and good luck.

Bose speaker system for a car?




qwerty12


I just got a 2007 toyota camry, everything stock. I love the sound of bose speakers for home use, but does bose sell speakers for a car? If so where can you buy them, and do they even sound good? Thanks


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yes they sell car speakers
they are hard to find in stores and on the web, because all of their speakers are "designed" for specific car applications, and are "tuned" for specific cars by their placement (sound stage)
they sound good but are over priced for what you get, your best bet would be to look into JL Audio (over priced) or Infinity components (not full range, 2 ,3 ,or 4way speakers- you want the tweeter separate from the mid bass driver for best sound quality)
here is a link to their website http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/automotive/index.jsp




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I have the Logitech X-530 Speaker System, Only 2 Speakers working please help!!?




Confused B


Ok so basically I bought this when i got my computer. Only 2 speakers are working which is the front left and the front right. But I'm stumped why the other 3 won't work. I'm not sure how to find my sound card either so if someone can direct me to where i can find it
The Sound card is a Realtek High Definition Audio
But the thing is i have it working in the tests but when i use itunes they don't work



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Here is what the color codes jack plugs on your sound card do. Maybe you have the wrong ones plugged in. Are you sure you have a sound card? Most PC's just come with an integrated chip on the mobo with pink, blue and green jacks. For the full 5.1 you will need a dedicated sound card.

* Pink = Microphone In (mono)
* Blue = Line-In (stereo)
* Green = Line-Out / Front Speakers / Headphones
* Orange = Center Speaker and Subwoofer
* Black = Rear Surround Speakers (5.1, 7.1 systems)
* Grey = Mid Surround Speakers (7.1 systems)

Logitech x-530 speaker system?




kpchester8


What are the three different colored input cables for? There is a black green and orange.


Answer
hi, the green one is the one you should use

the other orange and black is for 5.1 audio if your PC is compatible with it




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wha is the best 2.1 speaker system with bass for under 50 dollars?




hi


using them for pc speakers


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For 2.1
Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System $38.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121123

5.1 is much better
Logitech X-530 70 watts RMS 5.1 Black Speaker System $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121126

Card:

Creative Sound Blaster Audiology SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - $32.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102012
Per box compatible with 5.1, 6.1, 7.1.
I believe it It can be run in 2, 2.1, 5.1 and 7.1 modes.

Will Logitech - Z313 2.1-Channel Speaker System work with my PC?




Delests


I have an Emachines XP SP3, Pentium 4, 2.60GHz 2.60 GHz, 2.00 GB of RAM. My graphics card is Radeon X700. If you need anymore information Ill post it. Thanks in advance.
Also I plan on getting the ATI Radeon HD 4350, will these speakers work with that card? I know that one has its own built-in sound card.



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Does it have on board sound? are there mini colored jacks in your legacy area?...if not you need a sound card...even a cheap one will support 2.1 speakers.




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Monday, May 5, 2014

I want to have a speaker system installed in my house and need advice..?




vixalle21


My house had an intercom system in each room, and outside on the patio, so I already have wiring in place. What I want to do it replace each intercom with a speaker so that when i turn on my stereo, i could hear the music through the whole house. Does anyone know how much this would cost? I was also wondering if i could connect the speaker system to my computer so that i could hear the songs i have saved on my computer. Is this possible? Does anyone have this and if so, can you tell me where you went to buy and how you like it? thanks


Answer
You can certainly do it.
Cost will depend on what quality of speaker you choose to replace your intercom.
You should expect to pay about $70 per speaker and you will probably have to replace the amplifier that is now powering the intercoms. That can cost about $500, plus labor.
You should contact a local installer of PA (Public Address) or Pro Audio equipment.
You can also go to manufacturers website for a receommendation.
i.e. Electro-Voice and Atlas are companies that make this type of speaker.
You can search their website for a dealer in your zip code to get someone in your area.

I have In wall speakers all over my house but no sound system. How can I find the correct sound system?




Nikki


The people who lived in this house before us took the sound system but there are still wires and speakers. Does anybody know how I can figure out how to get them to work?? :/


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It depends on exactly what you have. Personally I like my HTD system. http://www.htd.com/Products/advanced;jsessionid=0a010b441f43c0b70e4886a7474a9556a6ea7dea562d.e3eSbNyQc3mLe34Pa38Ta38Nb350

You will need to sort out your wires etc if they are not labeled. If all the wires come together in a single location like a closet then you will need two people to sort the speaker wires. Use a AA batt to momentarily touch each speaker wire while someone goes around the house determining which speaker makes the thump sound. If you can get at to see the speaker rotate the batt until the cone moves forward when you touch the wires to the batt and then note the +/- on the batt. This tells you which speaker wire is plus and which is minus. Get them all labeled by room and left/right.

You also need control. Do you have keypads on the walls in each room or blank plates where keypads may have been? For the HTD system you will need a keypad in each room connected by a Cat-5 wire back to the central location. If you don't have that then something like the Sonos will be a better option. The Sonos is completely wireless. You will need a Sonos "bridge" connected to your PC and internet if you want access to music from those sources. It will then communicate wirelessly to multiple players all located at your central speaker wire location. You would just give each room a Sonos receiver. Their receivers are available with or without amplification so you could either go with the amplified ones or use the unamplified ones along with something like the HTD multi channel amplifiers. The Sonos will be controlled either by your PC, your i-phone, or a hand held controller from Sonos. With it you don't need the cat-5 wires to keypads in the rooms.




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BEACH PARTY -What Speaker System?




sweetmango


Party on a beach - No mains electricity.
So therefore need a good, loud, bassy speaker system which is portable and run off something like a car battery.
Also needs to play music from Mp3

WHAT DO I USE!?



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I'm assuming a boom box with D-cell batteries isn't what you had in mind for your music, so here's my recommendation for power.

Car batteries have shallow cycle charges because they aren't meant to run with a high drain for long duration; they only provide short bursts of high energy to get your car started and are supposed to be charged and kept charged by your vehicle's electrical system when the engine is running.

For your electrical needs, I'd advise a gas-powered portable generator or the use of a deep cycle marine battery. A deep cycle battery will last longer in the situation you describe than a car battery while a gas generator will provide electricity so long as there's fuel in its tank (and, with moderate load, a gas generator can run for hours on a single tank).

For a gas generator, a stereo receiver/amplifier with durable speakers would be best; merely connect your MP3 player's headphone or auxiliary output to the receiver's auxiliary input using a 1/8 inch-to-cinch (RCA) adapter cable.

For a marine battery, with the use of a DC-to-AC power inverter of sufficient wattage capacity, a large shelf system might work. But, your time may be limited to a few hours until the battery needs to be recharged.

Your best bet is a gas generator. I think you probably don't want to buy a generator so you will likely benefit from rental. Check out your local hardware stores to see if they have rentals available.

For playing music, you likely will only need a small generator, which will be easier to haul and cheaper to rent, if available.

As for the audio equipment, ask your friends if they have any they will allow you to borrow. Again, you only need a moderately powerful component receiver/amplifier and a pair of speakers with power ratings commensurate with the amplifier's capacity.

Forgot to add: for the stereo equipment and speakers, you may also want to find a way to sit them on some sort of pedestal or a table. Something to keep them from being exposed to sand.

Of course, keep everything electrical away from the water and don't underestimate the tide.

Party Speaker System Help?




Josh


So me and my friends just rented a house at college for the year. We have so far thrown one party and it was successful for the most part, except for one little thing; our audio system was weak as hell.

We are looking into DJ equipment as well (basic mixers and cdj systems and the like), but for this question I am more focused on the audio aspect.

So the first thing I would like answered is what are some cheaper audio systems that provide enough power and bass to cover a four-door garage (which we have in our backyard as a part of the house where we plan on hosting our dance parties) with plenty of loud music. I have seen a bunch of set ups where there massive boxes with subs and speakers n tweeters all in one, and others with massive subs and then speakers/tweeters on poles and vice versa, but what would the cheapest (and by cheap i mean from about $500-$1000 systems) set up to deliver a good amount of sound to a space that size.

My second question is if I can use speakers from my old surround sound home theatre system and hook them up to w/e set up we use. Also, can the massive boxes from the home theatre systems (not sure what they are called but its what everything is plugged into) can be used to hook up speakers systems as mentioned in the first question.

Thank you for any and all answers and assistance, it really means a lot. Also, links to sound systems would be really helpful too so i can check em out and get an idea of what the pricing will be, thanks!!



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If you can spend between $500 - $1000, you can get a nice system. You need:

two big speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Professional-2000-Watt-Titanium-Diaphragm-Compression/dp/B0029RRGRC/ref=sr_1_9?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1341268018&sr=1-9&keywords=behringer+speakers

power amp

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-EP4000-Professional-Accelerated-Technology/dp/B001U5JFNM/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1341268061&sr=1-1&keywords=behringer+ep4000

dj mixer

http://www.amazon.com/Numark-M2-Professional-Scratch-Mixer/dp/B001EO2SRE/ref=sr_1_9?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1341268110&sr=1-9&keywords=numark+dj+mixer

That basically it and you still have money to spare. That system will ROCK your garage. Please do not use home stereo (theater) equipment. It will be weak.




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Playing iPod through speaker system?




Tim


Okay so I have this speaker system http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+670W+5.1-Ch.+Home+Theater+System/9833984.p?id=1218214391173&skuId=9833984 and i was wondering if you had any ideas for how to play my iPod Touch through these speakers.
The 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male doesn't work - that port on the receiver is only for some sort of setup mic



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I wrote an article on that a while ago. There are various options, especially with an iPod Touch. Mostly, you can use adapter cables that attach to your iPod's interface port or headphone jack. Your home theater system doesn't have a USB port, so you'll need an adapter cable that uses regular RCA audio connectors to get audio from you iPod.

speakers for iPod touch?




Zara.


i am going to buy some iPod speakers for my iPod touch i want some louder speakers how do i know they are going to be louder ? .. how do you measure sound from speakers ?? how do i know ??? please help for a sensible answer you get the best answer and the reward of the points :D xx


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i would most highly recommend, the iHome systems,
they get freakishly loud
and still maintain AMAZING sound quality,
i have had mine for about 3 years, and it still is working amazing for me,
it charges my iPod and it can blast music to unbelievably high levels!




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