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Saturday, May 31, 2014

surround sound system work with xbox 360?

Jimmy

i have a panasonic hdtv and a surround sound system, the head unit is the dvd player all the wires from the speakers go into the dvd player. I got my xbox 360 to work on the surround sound system with the av cables and a optical cable going into the cables and into the back of the head unit dvd player.

BUT, the xbox 360 graphics look like crap with the av cables, i want to know how i can use my hd cable and be able to use the surround sound system with the xbox 360?

Answer
To all of the people out there to are thinking of buying a home theater in a box, this is exactly why you should stay away from them.

Unfortunately, most of these DVD player surround sound systems are very limited when it comes to inputs. What few external devices it may let you plug in will more than likely not perform very well. The home theaters in a box are inexpensive and easy to set up, but those are the absolute only benefits of them.

I would suggest getting a real surround sound system. Even a cheap one will out-perform most home theater in a box systems.

Here is an inexpensive Yamaha 5.1 receiver that has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 out. It is a good entry level receiver and will out-perform you HTIAB hands down. And at 105 watts per channel, you can power just about any speaker system you have in mind.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=yamaha+5.1+receiver&cid=703894996993444421&ei=KpT4S96lOpjO2ASFv4ysCA&sa=title&ved=0CB8Q8wIwBDgA#p

Here are some Polk Audio speakers for just over $200. Combine these with the receiver and you have a nice, entry level surround sound system for less than $400. And I will guarantee that it will blow away whatever Home Theater In A Box you are currently using.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=5.1+speaker+system&show=dd&cid=16706228061356491218&ei=F5X4S8vgCpK82AT054CbCA&sa=title&ved=0CBkQ8wIwAzgK#p

Can I use my xbox 360 (no hdmi), blu ray, and tv, all through a home theater system's speakers? If so, how?

crocilla

My girlfriend is looking to buy me a home theater system. I would love to use the speakers for my other devices. I already own an hdtv with 2 hi component and 2 hdmi ports, and 1 optical port in the back. The xbox 360 has no hdmi port built in and has the optical out, the blu ray player has an hdmi and optical out I think. The home theater system I was looking at a Samsung - 1000W 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System with Upconvert DVD Player. Am I gonna have to switch wires around everytime I wanna use my xbox or blu ray player? Am I getting the wrong device? Or do I need a theater system with a receiver?

Answer
A home theater in a box HTIB is the worst thing you could possibly purchase. They usually have only one component input and sometimes no HDMI. Yes, you will have to unplug and plug in different units everytime you want to switch between sources.

You need a nice receiver to handle all of those components like a Yamaha, Onkyo or even a high end Sony/Kenwood. Then you buy the speakers individually from a tech store and hook them up yourself. I bought a nice set of Infinity 5.1 surround speakers from Crutchfield and hooked them up to my system in 30 minutes.

I need help buying a speaker system?

lala

So I'm planning on buying some new speakers.
I currently have some BOSE Companion 2 Series II, my problem?
The sound is horrible. The Bass etc.
I was like 12-13 when I bought them and I had no clue on what to look for.
I'm looking for some speakers, studio speakers, theater system. Anything.
Something with a good amount of bass and will play crisp sound yah know?
I dont have a limit right now so anything goes.

~~ I play games, and make some music here and there, and listen to a lot of music.
** The speakers will mostly be used with the computer or an iPod.
~ Shelf systems are cool to.

Either give me links to some speakers or lecture me on how to choose the right ones.

Thanks~ :D

Answer
One thing is certain, when it comes to home theatre, "Creative" is not best! You already have toy speakers with your Bose, you don't want an even crappier toy.

It would take volumes of books to explain everything there is to know about this. I would suggest you start by finding and visiting a high-end home theatre or audio shop. I'm not talking about a Best Buy with a Magnolia, you need to find a real audio shop. Listen to some nice B&W's or similar in the $5000 to $25,000 range. I know that's out of budget but you need to first get an idea what a real audio system is. Step up your understanding of sound reproduction and of listening.

Unfortunately no speaker company supplies you with useful specifications so it's almost completely pointless to even look at these. Maybe with a high-end speaker you can at least get relatively accurate on axis frequency response data but that is only about 0.05% of the information you need. They will not supply you with detailed non-linear distortion data probably because they don't have it, maybe don't even know how to measure it. In fact they won't supply you with any distortion data, non-linear or linear. They might supply you with some off axis frequency response data but probably only to about +/- 30 deg. You really need 360 deg data but the results much beyond +/- 30 will typically be so bad they will not want you to see it. This is an inherent problem with conventional speakers, it's not a quality issue, it's just an inherent design flaw that doesn't change from the cheapest to the most expensive mono pole speaker designs. To avoid it completely you have to go to some sort of true omni directional speaker like the Duevel http://www.duevel.com/Produkte/EBLdia.shtml but this isn't necessarily optimum either since it maximizes room excitation. Dynamic dipoles like the Linkwitzlab Orion http://www.linkwitzlab.com/ do not have the power response uniformity of a true omni but they are far more uniform than a conventional monopole with less room excitation than conventional monopoles.

As for conventional designs, one of the big factors that degrades sound quality is the cabinet or box. You want to listen to the speaker cones, not to the cabinet walls. If you feel the vibration in the cabinet walls while the speaker is playing then you also hear the cabinet walls. Some cheap speakers actually radiate more acoustic energy from the cabinet walls at select frequencies than from the cones. This contaminates the sound making it sound very garbled. That's why better speakers are made from 3/4" to 1" MDF with internal bracing in an effort to reduce cabinet resonance. This is an advantage of speakers like the Orion because it has no box.

Poorly designed crossovers also make a major difference. Most inexpensive speakers use inadequate crossovers frequently with nothing more than a capacitor or a capacitor and inductor on the tweeter and nothing on the woofer. Cone resonance in the woofer must be eliminated to reduce the harshness of the speaker. A simple 2nd order crossover on the woofer can reduce this problem significantly but to do it properly requires notch filters. Especially modern drivers using various metal materials for cones need to have special attention paid to this. Unfortunately a lot of manufacturers brag about these metal cones and use them improperly without the proper equalization. Some metal cones break up so violently they produce high Q +20 dB or greater peaks that can only be completely eliminated with active equalization.

Subwoofers are a really good idea. If you really want decent bass you need to forget about going for bigger main speakers, just go for small to medium size main speakers and put the bass load onto a subwoofer. You can find a lot of good measurement data on subwoofers here... http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/subwoofer-tests-archived/6015-index-subwoofer-tests-manufacturer-model.html If you study these measurements and understand them, it will help you to understand what to look for in a sub. Notice that non linear distortion is very high on pretty much all of them at very low frequency. It's really difficult to make a low distortion subwoofer and I do not know of any commercial offerings that are even close to good enough. You can look for those that have less distortion than others and you can look for those where odd harmonics are lower than even harmonic components. Odd harmonics are more destructive to sound quality than even. Sometimes a little even harmonic content can be a good thing if it helps to mask the odd harmonics.

Study the data on the subwoofer site and study the information on the linkwitzlab site. Also, go listen to some high end stuff so you know what's possible. Stay away from toys like Bose and Creative.

mk

What all do I need to buy to set up surround sound speaker system?

Ash

I'm looking at getting my brother surround sound speakers for his birthday/Christmas, but I'm really not sure what all that entails. I've been looking at some speaker sets, but am not sure what else I would really need. For example, I looked at the Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Model # NS-SP7800PN) at Best Buy. Would I need to buy my own cables, a receiver, etc.? If it makes a difference, he has a DLP HDTV, and already has a digital cable box, XBOX 360, PS3 hooked up to it. Thank you so much!!

Answer
Since you don't know the technical details relating to audio, I wouldn't buy separate Amplifier (receiver) and Speakers. Buy a Home Theater System in-a-box. It comes with all the speaker wires, the Speakers are MATCHED to the Amp. It may also include other cables. You may have to buy one or two Optical cables for the 5.1 sound from the cable box and the xbox. He probably already has the video cables from the cable box and xbox.
Look at Panasonic or Sony. Price range is from $200 to $600. Separate systems are more expensive. Be sure they have Optical or HDMI inputs.
There is a lot more to be said, but it depends on what each person desires.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Hey how do you set up Insignia - 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black and y cable to Toshiba 32" HDTV?

kbenzing

Hey how do you set up Insignia - 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black and y cable to Toshiba 32" HDTV?

Answer
Connect the speaker system amplifier to the input socket on the TV

hey how do you set up Insignia - 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black to Toshiba 32" Class 720p LCD HDTV?

kbenzing

hey how do you set up Insignia 2.1 Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black to Toshiba 32" Class 720p LCD HDTV?

Answer
Tv today are not capable of powering any speaker. They only have an optical audio output, which has to be connected to a receiver or a home theater in a box with an optical audio input. This signal is a digital signal that has to be decoded by a Dolby Digital decoder. There are some sound bars that are capable of connecting to a tv. Hope this will help you out.

are the extra speakers in a 5.1, 7.1 configuration meant for dvd/bluray only?

mister esc

other than watching bluray/dvd, why do i need the extra speakers above the 2 fronts?

how about the subwoofer, how do i set up 2.1 for tv, pc, and radio?

Answer
No. Some TV broadcasts are in Dolby surround, so 5.1/7.1 is not exclusively for DVD or Blu-ray.

In general 5.1 surround is fine for smaller rooms (little benefit to 7.1). DVDs are almost all 5.1 sound (or less). Blu-ray are increasingly featuring 7.1 sound, but many are less (and 7.1 generally requires the ability to decode advanced audio formats not supported on budget audio equipment).

7.1 sound requires an HDMI connection throughout.

The ".1" in "5.1" or "2.1" refers to a subwoofer (7.2 means two subs). In most systems a (powered) sub is connected directly to the sub output (sometimes labelled LFE) via a coaxial RCA cable.

On computer systems the sub is usually connected via one half of the mini-stereo plug to an output jack on the computer.

Re 2.1 I don't know what type of speakers you mean. Some are designed to be a stereo connection to an amplifier, with the bass portion of the sound split off and fed to the sub. On computers (as mentioned) there is often a separate connection to plug in.

combining speaker on PC audio system?

Charles

is it possible (and how to do it) for me to combine two speaker into a single system?
basically, i have two stereo speaker..
and im planning to use it on both audio jack..
is there any way on how can i make it into a quadraphonic system from a separate audio jack?
maybe by using a software or anything..

the one that i currently using right now at the back panel (analog) is:
http://www.g-shark.com.my/prod_detail.asp?id=2452&category=-%3E163-%3E176-%3E

and i hav this old speaker of mine, that i plan to use for the front panel (digital):
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=313-7362&~ck=baynoteSearch&baynote_bnrank=2&baynote_irrank=0

the sound card im using right now is the motherboard default (ASUS P8Z77-V LK)..

i have checked the Realtek HD Audio Manager speaker configuration, and the available setting option is up to 1.7 speaker system..
so, i guess i don't hav problem with the hardware..
but the problem is when i insert another speaker at the front audio jack, the speaker from the back panel will be muted..
because the front panel is normally (or maybe specifically made) for headphones usage..

Answer
You have a nice integrated sound card there, ready for 7.1 action. Multimedia speaker systems mostly come configured, so you'll have to decide which way to go for this. The output of your sound card is "line level". This analog audio signal is compatible with all/any "active" speakers (built in amplifier like multimedia speakers) and av receivers (home stereo amplifiers). Standard 3.5mm stereo phone plug (aka mini jack) cables will connect you to multimedia speaker sets (each jack carries two channels), while 3.5mm stereo phone plug to RCA cables will connect to common home stereo amplifiers. One 3.5mm cable and a pair of multimedia speakers is all you need for quadraphonic sound. connect these to the black jack on your integrated sound card, and adjust sound properties appropriately. The black jack is for surround left and right speakers, the yellow/orange is for center and subwoofer channels if you go 5.1 surround configuration. Good luck, and enjoy!

Generic computer power supply?

Bob

Okay so i ordered a pc from cyberpowerpc and i put all this great stuff in it but i forgot about the importance of the power supply and got a generic 800 watt power supply. I dont think i can upgrade it by myself it looks a bit confusing from research dont want to mess with the system to that extent. Here are my specs what should i do? Will i be okay? If not advice please!!:
Gamer Infinity 8000 (NO MONITOR)
*BASE_PRICE: [+1050]
BLUETOOTH: None
CARE1: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CARE2: Cooler Master Thermal Fusion 400 Extreme Performance CPU - Thermal Compound Optimized for Thermal Dissipation [+10]
CARE3: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
CAS: Rosewill Blackhawk Mid Tower Gaming Case w/ Front USB 3.0, HD Dock & Side Window
CASUPGRADE: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light [+10] (Blue Color)
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified)
CS_FAN: Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+15] (Blue Color)
ENGRAVING: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
FLASHMEDIA: None
FREEBIE_VC: Free Metro: Last Light Coupon [+0]
FREEBIE_VC2: None
GLASSES: None
HDD: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
IEEE_CARD: None
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Quad Channel Memory [-58] (Corsair or Major Brand)
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: (4-Way SLI/CrossFireX Support) GIGABYTE X79-UP4 Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Ultra Durable 5, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 4 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x1 & 1 PCI
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
NOISEREDUCE1: Anti-Vibration Fan Mounts [+9]
OS: MicrosoftÂ® Windows 8 (64-bit Edition)
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 800 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready [+15]
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOFT1: McAfee Internet Security 2012 [+19]
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TABLET: None
TEMP: None
TUNING: None
TVRC: None
USB: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
USBX: NZXT Internal USB 6-PORT Expansion Module + USB Bluetooth 2.X EDR Dongle with Led Light Thumb Size [+29]
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+593] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO2: None
VIDEO3: None
WNC: 802.11b/g/n 300 Mbps Wireless Card + External 2.4G 5 Dbi Omni-Directional Wireless Antenna [+39]
_PRICE: (+1769)
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this is a present so i didn't customize it lol my parents did so when i looked at it i was like damn awesome but the psu concerned me so if anyone could offer solutions that would be great!!!

Answer
For a computer with no graphics card? its easily enough.

And why would you go with an outdated cpu like that? O.o
X79 is like dead now days lol

EDIT: o didnt see your graphics card.
ya a gtx780 needs like a good 850W PSU... i dont think a generic 800W would last even 1 session of high load...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&Tpk=corsair%20hx850&IsVirtualParent=1

You think this computer will work out well for heavy video editing or gaming?

Zach

â¢*BASE_PRICE: [+679]
â¢BLUETOOTH: None
â¢CAS: Raidmax Blade Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ Side-Panel Window (Black Color)
â¢CASUPGRADE: None
â¢CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
â¢CD2: None
â¢COOLANT: Standard Coolant
â¢CPU: IntelÂ® Coreâ¢ i5-2500K 3.30 GHz 6M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 (All Venom OC Certified) [+110]
â¢CS_FAN: Default case fans
â¢ENGRAVING: None
â¢FA_HDD: None
â¢FAN: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Dual Standard 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+9])
â¢FLASHMEDIA: None
â¢FREEBIE_CS: None
â¢GLASSES: None
â¢HDD: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
â¢HDD2: None
â¢IEEE_CARD: None
â¢IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
â¢KEYBOARD: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
â¢MB_SRT: None
â¢MEMORY: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
â¢MONITOR: None
â¢MONITOR2: None
â¢MONITOR3: None
â¢MOPAD1: Thermaltake eSports Dasher Gaming Pad [+15]
â¢MOPAD2: Thermaltake eSports Conkor Gaming Mouse Pad [+16]
â¢MOTHERBOARD: [CrossFireX] Biostar TZ77B Intel Z77 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ IRST, Lucid Virtu MVP, Toverclocker, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 2x PCIe x16 (1 Gen3, 1 Gen2) 2x PCIe x1 & 2 PCI [-10]
â¢MOUSE: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
â¢NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
â¢OS: MicrosoftÂ® Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit Edition)
â¢OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
â¢POWERSUPPLY: 500 Watts - Standard Case Power Supply [+22]
â¢PRINTER_CABLE1: 10-FT HDMI v1.4 Cable Type-A Male to Male High Speed Cable [+10] (1 piece)
â¢RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS
â¢SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
â¢SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
â¢SPEAKERS: None
â¢TEMP: None
â¢TUNING: None
â¢TVRC: None
â¢USB: None
â¢USBFLASH: None
â¢USBHD: None
â¢USBX: None
â¢VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
â¢VIDEO2: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 1GB 16X PCIe Video Card [+49] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
â¢VIDEO3: None
â¢WNC: 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card [+26]
â¢_PRICE: (+926)
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Answer
Minimum System Requirements

Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 2500 MHz or higher
RAM: 1 GB or higher
Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Display: 32-bit color depth
CD recorder: for importing from CD
DVD recorder: for importing from DVD and creating Video DVD
Video capture device: required for capturing
Windows Media Player 11 or higher for WMV video playback
DirectX: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later
Administrative permissions for program installation and activation
Internet connection to activate

Windows 7 Recommended System Requirements

Processor: Intel / AMD compatible at 3 GHz single core/1.8 GHz dual core
RAM: 1.5 GB or higher
Video: Windows 7 compatible video card
Sound: Windows 7 compatible sound card

Which speaker system should I buy?

Andrew

I'm looking for something under $50. Right now I just need loudness b/c my TV's audio sucks. I'd also like to use them with my laptop though. Doesn't matter if surround sound or 2.1 as long as there's a subwoofer with it. I'm not too knowledgeable about sound systems but I'm currently between these 2 systems and don't really know the specs or which is better. If you know of a better system, please let me know!

http://www.target.com/p/logitech-z313-speaker-system-with-subwoofer-black-980-000382/-/A-12389428#prodSlot=medium_1_27&term=logitech

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cyber-Acoustics-2.1-Black-Computer-Flat-Panel-Speakers/10263993#Product+Reviews

Answer
Completely disregard recardo. Not only is Bose way above your price range, its also vastly mediocre stuff for the price anyway. You will have no Audiophile, enthusiast or knowledgeable speaker guy recommend you Bose... ever.

I would go with the Logitech. More reliable, better sounding and always does a little better than average.
Cyber Acoustics is ok, but i just trust Logitech.

i need help picking computer speakers out?

i got 2 computer speakers i want to buy but i don't know what one is better here are the links from bestbuy should i get this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+Z313+2.1-Channel+Speaker+System+(3-Piece)+-+Black/Silver/9427774.p?id=1218104302605&skuId=9427774 or this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+S-220+2.1+Multimedia+Speaker+System+%283-Piece%29/9736764.p?id=1218164001742&skuId=9736764

please help thanks

Answer
For the average joe, either of these would fit the bill. One thing you should note is that both the sats (the smaller speakers) only have a full range driver and no tweeter in either. If you can invest a little more then go for a model that includes a midrange driver and a tweeter for highs.

With audio equipment in general you get what you pay for. I previously owned the Klipsch promedia 4.1. Best PC speaker set you can buy hands down. The drivers are based on their quintet speakers. Very high quality. After 10 years the amp fried and the woofer surrounds deteriorated. I now a Definitive technology procinema 6005.1 with a Denon receiver. But not everyone has the same needs, and not everyone wants to invest so much.

Just don't expect audiophile quality from those sets. For basic video viewing and playing games it would be ok.
Good luck to you.

Best 5.1 Speaker system for under £200?

Graham M

I have read many reviews on Logitech Z-5500 praising it on every detail but it is borderlining on my Â£200 limit. I will be using it for everything, but mainly to enjoy music and Gaming, then Movies. I want to hear everything clearly, bass, midrange, high range, the works, but dont we all =). There are so many speaker systems out there I can never decide. Whats your say on 5.1's for under Â£200? Thanks!

Answer
The Kenwood KS-5200HT Speaker Package Black is only Â£87.70 with shipping. http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/92-384631/Speakers/Kenwood-KS-5200HT-Speaker-Package-Black-Compare-Prices

New Car Speaker System?

thomtom

OK, well I have bought my first car and its ICE sounds horrible, I already have a nice HU that i want to keep which can be found here: http://www.inest.co.uk/range.asp?typeid=511

I am also looking at buying the following:

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-sony-xmz-r604_p-23296.htm

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_508417_langId_-1_categoryId_82385

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-infinity-ref-6512i_p-22434.htm

Please could you give some advice on wether I am missing something as im not sure on what im doing.

I have plans to add a Sub at some point but i havn't got the money at the moment.

Thanks in advance for any help
PS. If I did set this up would it sound any good in your opinion. (I understand everyone has slightly different tastes)
From advice from below I think I may go with the following AMP but I am worried abut buying a brand im unsure about has anyone had experiance with below?

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dynamics-s2604-p-5530.html?cadid=c5bba675c26638504935ef0dcd5bd812

Answer
Everything looks good so far, however, look into a different power source for your speakers. Sony makes pretty decent Headunits yet, their amps... SUCK. Choose an amp that more reliable and that puts out more "RMS power" not "maximum/peak power". You want to have more power than necessary so that you don't have to turn your gain level all the way up on the amp. With overpowering, you can turn the gains down. People who do not have adequate power often time try to turn their gains up to compensate for the low volume level... therefore, they usually blow their speakers by trying to make their amp produce what it cant. With the gains up the amp begins to clip/distort and the amp sends this signal to the speakers, which in time causes it to blow.
So, search for a more reliable amp, with a higher "RMS POWER" rating. I usually, use old school amps for my components. I recommend Orion or PPI (before the DEI buyout.) They have great sound quality, very good power output, and they are rated @ 12volts instead of 14.4 volts.

Oh, and have you thought about using a component set up front???

And don't wait too long before adding your sub... the Bass really adds depth to your music. And improves your overall listening experience.

good speaker system for my dorm room?

Tim

I need some speakers to play my music from my laptop in my dorm. i want something with good, but not necessarily perfect quality, and at a fairly reasonable price (under 200). any suggestions?

Answer
The klipsch pro media 2.1....

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

Answer
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.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

What is a good speaker system for under 500 bucks?

George

It does not necessarily have to be a complete system, even include the new soundbar systems.

Thank you

Answer
To be honest speakers are only part of what you need for great crisp sound. I will assume you have a good receiver and you are looking for a 5.1 system or even 6.1?? If so I honestly recommend Onkyo. I have had Dennon and Phillips and Sony speakers and they don't compete with wattage or range of sound compared to price. They are my vote for a system under 500. They offer many different styles to meet your needs, at least check them out. I ordered mine from ecost.com and they had an amazing deal on them, but you can get them in stores too.

Which Package Deal Car Speaker System Is Better?

Aaron Z

I have a 2003 Mustang And want some 10" subs. I still have stock speakers and these are my two options:
Deal One:
(2) 10" JBL Subs 1000W Peak 4OHM Dvc
Sub Box
(2) 5x7" Kenwood 220W Pannel Speakers
Gothic 1250 W Amp
Everything will be installed
Price: 494.65

Deal Two:
Kenwood P-w1000 - http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3607189
Sub Box
(4) 5x7" Eclipse Speakers for Rear Deck and Side Pannels
Nothing is Installed
Price: 467 + tax

Which way should i go, or is there any better way i can do this? I realy know nothing about speakers..Thanks

Answer
first ill say both those setups arent really worth it.
second, i believe you have 6 speakers. 5x7/6x8 in the front and the rear deck, and 6 1/2" in the rear side panel. thats just going off what a site told me. you may have a convertible or something and only have 4 speakers.

5x7 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18052_Polk+Audio+MM571.html
6.5(if needed) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14716_Polk+Audio+MM651.html
sub http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7116_Polk+Audio+SR104.html
amp- http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cart.php?action=added&item=11203
box- http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8388_Sonic+Sub+Box-+1SL10-1.0+-BLACK+CARPET-.html

again you need to find out if you need 2 or 3 sets of speakers, and double check the size for the rear. the amp i picked isnt the best, but hifonics is a good lower end brand and it will put out good power for the price. its a single sub but that single sub will sound better than either of the 2 sub setups you had picked. i would look around(ebay especially) you might be able to find most of the things i listed cheaper to save some money. the box you dont have to go with, but go with a box around 1cu.ft. thats sealed for best sound. this is going to cost more than what you had picked out, but its actually worth buying unlike the other crappy sets you had picked out. after all you are looking to upgrade lol.

Best mid-price range iPod speaker system?

shizzle

i know absolutely nothing about them, but i know what features i want!:

have an adapter option so i can plug it in if i want, a headphone jack, either internal charging or alkaline/lithium battery power for on the go, decent sound (w/bass) and wattage strong enough to fill a room, and somewhat easy to transport.

in addition, a remote would be nice, as would a cd player - but those aren't absolute necessities.

any suggestions on what brands/models to get and/or which ones to stay away from?!

there are *so* many choices!

thanks. :)

Answer
I would forgo the CD player if I were you: you won't use it nearly often enough to justify it (probably. if you have an ipod most CDs you'll listen to are probably on it...right?)
Most of these are a bit more expensive but there are a few in the sub $100 range.
http://reviews.cnet.com/best-ipod-speakers/?tag=contentMain;contentBody;pm

Generally speaking, Logitech, iHome, etc. are good choices at this price point.

You may also want to look for features like a clock, alarm, radio, etc. if those are features you think you would want.

best ipod speakers....?

i was thinking about buying this
http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iP1/

is there anything better?

thanks:)

Answer
I would highly recommend going with the regular stereo speakers. You have a high enough budget to get VERY good sounding speakers, but you wont get amazing sound out of that Ihome set. The sound is good on it, but you can do better at this price range. :D

I personally recommend a pair of AudioEngine A2 speakers. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_772A2W/Audioengine-2-A2-White.html?search=Audioengine+VENDORID772&tp=252

They are only $199 so you can save 100 bucks. I am listening to these at this very moment and they truely are the highest quality speakers you can get in this price range.

If you still want to spend more and get the next best thing... go with the A2s older brothers, the A5s. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_772A5W/Audioengine-5-A5-White.html?search=Audioengine+VENDORID772&tp=252

At $325 they will give you an even fuller and more musical sound than the A2s... but they're bigger than the A2s and may be harder to find room for. However, if I had the room for the A5s, I would have bought them instead of the A2 speakers.

Now, you may say that you don't want to have to lug around 2 seperate speakers when you could carry the single ihome speaker system, and I would agree that it may be a bit harder to find room for. However, these Audioengine speakers give SUPERIOR sound in my opinion. With 2 seperate speakers you get much better stereo imagining and clarity than with one large unit. Also, you can set them as close or far apart as you want, which can improve the sound greatly depending on where you put them.

After all is said and done, to be honest, AudioEngine is a proffessional audio company, Ihome is not. I must admit, the Ihome speakers look pretty awesome, but the audioengines trump them in sound quality. I really recommend the Audioengine speakers.

If your still not quite sure, google AudioEngine A2 or Audioengine A5 and look for reviews. 4 and 5 star reviews are all over. When I was still looking around for speakers, thats what sold me on these. The reviews tell all.

Hope this helps!

Will my X Box 360 support BOSE 6.1 Speaker System???

apache64d_

I am looking to purchase a surround sound system. Looking at Bose they have the standard 5.1 surround but also now have a 6.1 system. It has an exrta rear speaker to highlight certain sounds. Is this 6.1 supported by the 360 and other DVD devices, or do we need to wait for those components to catch up?

http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=am16_surround_index
Thanks

Answer
Just a quick story about Bose for your consideration...
Bose doesn't make home theater equipment with the listener in mind, meaning that they don't care how the music is SUPPOSED to sound, they just care that they are MUCH cheaper to produce and more expensive to sell than a REAL speaker company, = LARGE PROFIT MARGIN. Having been a salesperson for many years, I didn't mind selling Bose to the people that were just dead set on having it, because that meant a bigger payday for me, but anyone that I respected enough to give the time of day, I would do everything in my power to convince to buy something, or ANYTHING other than Bose.
Bose isn't a quality speaker or electronics company, but they ARE an AMAZING marketing company! They have more than 30% of Americans believing that tubby, bloated sounding, thumping bass with washed out mid's and screeching highs is what music is supposed to sound like, and that makes me sad!! Do me a favor and go to a REAL stereo store that carries not only Bose, but other brands like B&K, Denon, Yamaha, and Pioneer Elite for electronics, and Vienna Acoustics, Klipsch, Definitive Technologies, Martin Logan and many others for speakers. You will notice that Bose is almost NEVER put into the same room as other brands, because Bose tells these copmanies NOT to put their products where they can be compared directly to another brand. They are hoping that your ears will forget the major sound differences in the time it takes to go from the "Bose room" to another listening room! Sad but true! Just bring your favorite quality audio recording (NOT something like Chocolate starfish and the hotdog flavored water!) like Aimee Mann, John Coltrane, Jack Johnson, or Norah Jones (something where audio fidelity was thought of while making the record!) and just close your eyes and listen. You will be SHOCKED at how bad Bose sounds in comparison!
Now that you understand a little bit about Bose, consider the amount of money you are going to waste on Bose, and use the same amount to buy a REAL system with real fidelity, flexibility, is upgradable, and future ready. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
The difference between 5.1, 6.1, and even 7.1 is marginal if the source media is not recorded in those formats. You can force most better quality receivers to output a matrixed (combined) signal to the extra rear surround speakers, but all they do is combine the signals from the side surround speakers. Not that impressive honestly. Since 99% of all games for either XB360 or PS3 are only going to be 5.1, the extra expense for a 7.1 system is not usually necessary. I own a 7.1 receiver with 7 speakers, and rarely do the surround back speakers come into play on most media. A properly set-up and calibrated 5.1 system, appropriate sound insulating/reflecting materials placed properly in a room, and quality speakers (aka not Bose) will be MUCH more impressive!
Yes, the XB360 can pass a 6.1/7.1 signal if it is available, but it rarely is on most games. SOME movies are encoded for it, so if you plan on using your XB360 as a DVD player as well, which is NOT recommended unless you buy the HD-DVD attachment, there are MUCH better stand alone DVD players out there (check out Oppo at www.oppodigital.com). The XB360 (and the PS3 for that matter) are primarily gaming devices that also play DVD's, and that is how their video decoders are set to work. The PS3 is universally panned for its lackluster standard DVD playback, and the same goes for the XB360.

At any rate, consider other options which don't involve a brand that can only make your ears dead to real music and home theater quality (Bose) while only enriching the pockets of the very fortunate salesperson who suckered you into buying it!

Receiver brands to consider...
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/AVReceivers.asp
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/avreceivers/rxv_rxz.html?CTID=5000300&CNTYP=PRODUCT
http://us.marantz.com/Products/172.asp
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/album/compare/0,,2076_310069789,00.html

Speaker brands to consider
http://www.us.martinlogan.com/frontpage.html
http://www.definitivetech.com/loudspeakers/loudspeakers.html
http://www.klipsch.com/products/speakers.aspx

Hope this helps!

Will a 5.1 speaker system work if I don't use the subwoofer?

dman30464

I want to buy a new speaker system for my room (my old one is over 20 years old), but I have no room for a subwoofer, and also I don't want to disturb the rest of my family. If I buy a 5.1 system, but don't use the subwoofer, will it still work alright? I know it'd just be 5.0, but the other speakers would still work, right?

Answer
Like the other poster said, it depends on what 5.1 system you get, some of the lower quality models use the sub as the middleman, so a proprietary connection is used from the receiver to the sub, then has all the speakers attached to the sub, even some high quality systems like bose use this type of connection, but some companies do that for simplicity, it would be a lot easier to connect wires to a sub that is out of a cabinet, than a receiver that is inside of a cabinet, this also allows a smaller form factor for the receiver, as instead of having 6 ports for 6 different channels, just 1 port is needed for all 6 channels, and they could just add it to the sub that would be large anyway

Now most high end systems, like JVC, have the spring connectors (where you push the spring, put the wire in, then release the spring) for the 5 major channels, then uses an RCA cord for the sub, and those will operate without the sub connected (like mine, since I don't have a sub), the thing with these (and the thing I like about high end systems), is they are compatible with a wide range of speakers, of multiple brands, but because of this, they don't include speakers, you have to go out and buy them yourself, while with low end systems and systems like bose, they only work with thier brand of speakers (well, they can work with other speakers, they are usually an unusual ohm impedence, something you don't find with other brand speakers), so you can't mix and match, but they include the speakers in the kit

Best 2.1 PC Speakers Under $100?

Purple Haz

I am really unsure what may be the best overall speakers based on reviews between the two.

http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-VS4621-Computer-Speaker/dp/B0038W0NEU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Speaker-System-Z523-Subwoofer/dp/B002FU5QMK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

The Altec's have less watts, however a reviewer noted the SPL (Sound Pressure Level) spec is 95db, meaning that the actual driver/speaker efficiency is good, taking less power to drive them.

I listen to quite a variety of music. Mostly indie, alternative/progressive rock, hardcore/mathcore (screamo) and even some dubstep/rap. Bass is pretty important to me, as is the sound having depth and richness. I'm in no way a audiophile, not expecting something mind blowing for 100 bucks.

Any other recommended systems I've not mentioned? Thanks..

Answer
Logitech Speaker System Z523 with Subwoofer are several lengthy reviews on these speakers already, so I'll keep this short. I think the four and five star rated reviews are pretty much spot on. Yes, the woofer can easily overpower the desk speakers. That's why there's a separate volume control marked "bass". Look, this is not a home stereo system. It's a set of good quality computer speakers with a woofer footrest.

2.0 vs 2.1 PC speakers?

morphicsai

Ok, I am considering upgrading my old bottom of the line speakers. They are 2.0 I've never really messed with a subwoofer or anything. In fact i never even considered getting one, but I've been wondering if it's worth it. I would like to keep things to 2.0 to save room but are there any speakers out there that are good price that sound awesome even without the woofer? Or should i get a 2.1 system b ecause it will sound way more awesome then any 2.0 speaker set?

P.S WHere do I put subwoofer?

Answer
2.1 all the way... ESPECIALLY IF YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC!!!!

I have a great speaker system that cost me $40. It's the Logitech X-240. Bass is amazing and it has Bass control. The only con to this system is the sub will sound like its about to blow at first, but it doesn't. I've had this system for about a year and its great. I love loud music btw, and I have no blown speakers. Oh, also the wiring sucks... but the satellite speakers are small and sub isn't that big... it just sits right behind my monitor.

This is my second favorite speaker system I've owned, and is neck to neck on the best one I've owned... my favorite is the Creative Labs SBS 380, but I can't find those anymore...

I looked online and sounds like this speaker system is perfect for you. Great sound quality (as I read from the reviews) and small AND within a budget!!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121014

What are the specs on a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Infinity stereo system?

poker_nikk

I own a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS that I bought used about a year ago. I blew the rear speakers and went to Best Buy and had them replaced for as cheap as I could. They put in some Kenwoods that sound like garbage. I'd like to buy new speakers, but since I don't know the specs on the Infinity stereo that's in my car right now, I don't know what to buy.

Thanks :)

Answer
Your front door speakers are 5 1/4" and your back side panel speakers are 6 1/2". Your factory deck with the infinity system has more than enough power to drive most speakers in those sizes. I have always had a preference for pioneer speakers for their price and performance. You can get a nice 6 1/2" 3-way pioneer for under $50. Check www.crutchfield.com

2000 camaro head unit?

Aaron Huds

im looking for a good head unit somewhere for my 10" subs (alpine). I have a 2000 chevy camaro & im not sure how to know whether or not it will fit in my car, so. how can i tell if one will fit in my camaro?

Answer
Go to this site.
http://www.crutchfield.com/

Under, "Car Audio, Video & GPS" tab, under "Build Your System" Click on,
"Find What Fits Your Car"

Enter the details of your car.

When this is finished, Crutchfield will only match you with Head units, speakers, and other installation options that will fit your car.
If there are any special conditions that need to be met, they will inform you of them, like wiring, if the unit will only fit with custom work, etc, etc.

Good luck.

whats a good high end sound system for a car?

XxMeTaL_Bm

I'm not smart when it comes to car audio so can someone please recommend me a good high end sound system setup for a lexus is300...i already know the head unit i want so can someone please just recomend a good system involving 2 12" subwoofers an amp and a speaker system....im looking for a good clean crisp sound but still has a good punch when it comes to bass...thankyou in advance

Answer
It really depends on what you call high end. That could be talking about FOCAL, which range in price range from a decent price to WTF (meaning they have speakers that are over $4K per set). But for sound quality, I would suggest looking into Polk Audio MM6501 series. For the sub stage look into Orion HCCA series, this is a true competition sub.
The amp for the speakers I would suggest Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4, and the amp for the sub stage I would suggest Hifonics Brutus BRZ2400.1D, this amp would do great with the Orion HCCA series sub.
Prices:
Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 $140.00 (found at www.sonicelectronix.com)
Hifonics Brutus BRZ2400.1 $400.00 (found at www.sonicelectronix.com)
Polk Audion MM6501 6 1/2" components $200.00 - coaxial MM651 $120.00 (found at www.sonicelectronix.com)
Orion HCCA 12.2 (you will not need any more than just 1 of these subs, Sonic Electronix used to have them in stock but no longer in stock, if you google this you will be able to find them for under $500 each. The enclosure for this sub needs to be made from 1" MDF, any less and the sub will destroy the enclosure. I had an enclosure made from 5/8" MDF and the enclosure literally fell apart.

$10,000 for a new high-end audio system... What would you get?

Q. Starting from scratch, what brand and model of components and accessories would you get if you had a budget of $10,000 USD to spend on a brand new (market priced) high-end stereo system?

The listening room size measures 10'W x 13'L x 8'H. Wall-to-wall carpet.

If it is a home theater system, it must have everything including the TV. The TV is only an option if the system is purely 2-channel stereo.

Answer
TV: Sony 40in high def LCD TV (3200.00)
Speakers: Infinity TSS series home theatre system(2000.00)
receiver: Denon AVR 2807 (1100.00) or Yamaha RX-V1600(1000.00
DVD player: Denon DVM-1835 dvd-changer(275.00) or Yamaha DVD-C950 DVD changer(500.00)
cables and speaker wire: Monster cable

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Acer laptop speakers and headphones problems?

I have an acer aspire 6920 and just recently the speakers and headphones started acting funny. Whenever any audio is played(music, movies, system sounds, etc.) it emits a high pitched sound and crackles with the intended audio barely audible. I already reinstalled the drivers but it still doing it. Any help is much appreciated.

Answer
External or internal speakers. If the internal speakers are screeching then you might have a bad amplifier and this means a repair. If its the external speakers it might be dust on the connection. Try spinning the plug and see if you get static. If so, it's probably dust. With the computer turned off you can try inserting and removing the speaker/headphones plug 10 or 20 times to dislodge the dust, then blow in the hole gently with a can of compressed air.

You might also try a set of USB speakers or headphones and see if the problem goes away.

my speakers suck!!!!?

i dont know anything about cars or systems for that matter. but my speakers are blown, and i dont know what to do ): i need to know how i can get them fixed for cheap. i dont plan on having the car for very much longer but i can't go without music sounding decent til i can get a new car.
your retarded. i know i need to change them. i need to know how i'd go about changing them.

Answer
cheap unbranded speakers can be bought from anywhere and they dont sound too bad. i wouldnt suggest going all out if your planning to sell the car and speakers arent easily repaired. go for 6x9's for decent quality.

to change them unscrew the retaining screws around the rim of the speaker. (you may need to remove the door card/door trim from the side of the door first) mark the + and - connection with a bit of tape then wire up the new speakers and screw them back on....not difficult and all you would need is a screw driver. IF the wiring on your new or old speakers are bare-ended your may need to solder them together or for a quick fix just tape over the connections with insulation tape.

WITH ANY ELECTRICAL WORK DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF YOUR CAR BATTERY FIRST!!!!!

Do speaker wires matter in a new home theater system?

gMrombowoz

I just got a new Onkyo home theater system and I've yet to set it up. Before I do, should I go buy some special speaker wires? Do they really make a difference? I've always used Monster Cables for connecting components, so I'll probably stick with those for the rest.

Answer
For a high-end music system, the speaker wires do make a slight difference.

But HT sound is very different. It is highly compressed, sparse, your attention is on the Video and you dont play a favorite movie over and over and over again like you do favorite songs.

So the speaker wires dont make nearly the difference for a movie as it does for music.

Monster makes decent stuff, but there is a 50% markup for the retail and 50% markup to pay for all the marketing. So unless you get an employee discount, you are paying a premium.

My advice: get a spool of good oxygen free 12 ga from a speaker building site like PartsExpress and use it everywhere.

wireless rear speakers for home theatre system?

nik-K

i believe its the samsung ht-c550 series and its wireless speaker ready. but i cant find anything for getting the wireless rear speakers set up on the samsung website. they talk about how you should get it but there isnt anything to actually buy from what im seeing. its like their advertising for something they dont have. so can anyone help me with a website that actually has what im looking for to buy. its gotta be for my specific system. and its a module or something. can anyone tell me more about this and give me a link for the thing pleeeease.

Answer
I can certainly tell you more about wireless speakers. To start with, they aren't completely wireless. While the audio signal is of course sent wirelessly, the speakers do need a power source. Each one will need to be plugged into a wall outlet.

Also, you will more than likely experience interference at some point. Cell phones, microwaves, security systems, and many more devices can cause interference with your speakers. They can even cross-talk with other wireless speaker systems in the area.

You may also experience issues with dirty power caused by fluctuations in your home's electrical system. This is usually caused by devices that have motors, such as your refrigerator and even washers and dryers. Of course, they do make power filters that you can use to counter this issue, but they cost about $50 per outlet.

In the end, wireless speakers are nothing more than a gimmick targeted toward people who know nothing about audio systems. Take it from people who do know and stay away from these sleazy marketers and their lousy products. I have met countless people who have owned wireless speaker systems and who were dissatisfied with their crappy performance. Save yourself some heart ache and some money and go ahead and run a couple of wires. The 30 minutes you will spend running these wires can provide you with years of worry-free, higher quality sound.

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

Fernando

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

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

home theater speaker?

sunny

hello everyone
i am getting Pioneer VSX-1018AH 7.1 A/V Receiver can you please suggest me what kind of speaker and sub would go better with it in range of 1000 to 1500 i am going for 5.1 thanks

Answer
Onkyo SKSHT750 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System
7.1-channel speaker package
7 2-way acoustic-suspension speakers
Powered subwoofer with 230-watt amplifier
Magnetically shielded
Wall mountable

The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT750 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 110W output, 2-way acoustic-suspension front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All provide the cinema experience in your home.

Price: $305.39 free shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKSHT750-7-1-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/B000XXO6GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1233731016&sr=1-1&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

but if you want 5.1
Samsung HT-Z512T 5.1-Channel 5 Disc Home Theater Surround Sound System
5.1-channel 5-disc changer home theater surround sound system
Equipped with 2 tallboy speakers (fronts) and 2 satellite speakers (rears)
Total power output: 1200 watts
Comes with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS system
XM Radio Ready and iPod cradle included

The Samsung HT-Z512T 5.1-channel 5 disc home theater surround sound system is intense sound with a stunning picture. Step into the action with this SAMSUNG home theater system. It comes with a 5-disc changer which will up-convert your standard DVDs to amazing 1080 high definition and an iPod dock so you can listen to your favorite tunes. Plus, auto sound calibration makes sure youÂ¿re hearing optimal sound by automatically configuring the speakers. Get the total home theater experience with the SAMSUNG HT-TZ512T.

Price: $351.69 + $55.50 shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HT-Z512T-5-1-Channel-Theater-Surround/dp/B0015AD934/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1233731016&sr=1-3&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Installing SONOS a whole-house speaker system with wall mounted speakers?

Duncan

The wiring and installation would not be an issue as I am having a large renovation done on the both storeys of my house, and want to install a SONOS system throughout a bathroom, a living room and a kitchen, through Bose wall-mounted cube speakers. I would prefer to use my iPhone, iPod or Mac as a controller, and also have a wireless router located next to the living room. As the price of these SONOS systems are very expensive, I was wondering what components I would need and how much each would cost?

Answer
You're going to love the Sonos! I have four zone players, one dedicated for my home theatre and three more as sources into an existing distributed audio system. The iPhone works ok to control it but it seems the iPhone has trouble maintaining connection with the wi-fi, the iPad works much better for a controller.

Where are the wires for your in-wall speakers? All coming together in a closet some place? If so, you can just put all your Sonos players there. You will need the Sonos zone bridge to connect to your router with a wire, not wireless. Or you can connect one Sonos zone player to the router with a wire and it can function as the bridge. Personally I have a network HDD down stairs connected to the router and the Sonos Zone bridge also connected to the router. The zone players are all four upstairs in the control closet for the home theatre and distributed audio system. All that is wireless, only the Zone bridge needs to be connected to the router.

They make zone players with preamp output like mine and they also make them with built in amplifiers. In your case you may want to just get the ones with the amplifiers built in to connect to your existing wall speakers. Alternatively if all the speaker wires do come together at one place you could buy a multi channel amplifier and use it to drive the speakers and use the Sonos Zone player with preamp output. In my case I have two twelve channel amplifiers powering eleven zones. Two six zone controllers are connected to the two amplifiers. The controllers have eight sources, three of the sources are supplied by Sonos Zone players. I can have different music on the three Sonos Zone players and the distributed audio controllers can send any one of those three to any room. They can also send anything from the remaining five sources to any room. Eventually I would like to eliminate the old system and just get more Sonos Zone players and make the whole system Sonos but as you mentioned, Sonos is not cheap! The upgrade is on the wish list however:-)

Probably the best solution for you is to just use the Sonos players with amplifiers built in. Although, your Bose cubes have no bass and I do not believe the Sonos with the amplifier has any sort of subwoofer output. You may want to think about that. If you get the Sonos with preamp output you can route that through a crossover and send bass to a separate subwoofer. You may want to add wall mounted subwoofers to go with those cubes. In that case definitely get the Sonos players with preamp output. You may want to check, the Sonos with an amp may also have preamp out so in that case that would be ideal.

Have fun, you will be amazed at how well Sonos works!

mk

i have speakers system installed in my house (in ceiling) i want a home theater system?

Q. i found some at walmart that are all home theater system . are those the type i need for what i have at home? will they go thru my speakers in the entire house or what do i need for that? i dont want to by and have it not work or be just for watching tv and movies and they come with their own speakers. i already have speakers built in so i need it to work for that. help ! thanks

Answer
What you need is a receiver, to power the current speakers already installed in the ceiling. Products are Wal-mart are low quality (home theater in a box), and are now very flexible for any addition of other equipment. For home theater surround sound, you should have at less 5 speakers in the ceiling, 2 front, 1 center, and 2 rear surround and a subwoofer on the floor. Look at Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo, Denon and Yamaha receivers. Go online to Home Theater magazine and read the reviews on receivers. Hope this will help you out.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Is anything missing from this sound system?

RandomGuy

music source: flac or MP3 (320kps)
Decent AMP and Speakers
Soundcard: Asus Essence STX
Speakers are Boston Acoustics A26

Amp is Cambridge Audio Azur 350A

Answer
A subwoofer.

Those speakers are small bookshelf speakers. They cannot produce bass.

But that Cambridge Audio amp.... does not do bass management. This means you cannot add a self-powered subwoofer. You must buy a subwoofer with speaker level inputs and outputs. Then you run speaker wire to the sub, then more speaker wire from the sub to the Bostons.

You might also want a 'real' source of music. While .mp3's are popular - they are highly compressed and are considered the "FM Radio" of music.

Try this:

* Listen to some music on your car AM radio.
* Switch to FM after about 20 minutes. You should notice a big improvement.
* Switch to a music CD after about 20 minutes. You should notice a big improvement.

MP3's are random quality - largely based on the codec used to rip them. On average - they match the quality of a nearby FM radio station.

Your other problem:

You are using a PC sound card? That amp only takes left/right analog inputs. This means you need to make sure to use really good left/right RCA cables because there is a huge amount of noise behind a computer. (Optical is a much better connection type from a computer because the optical cable ignores all the electrical noise)

Look for RCA cables where each plug connects to a thick, round wire. Not stuff that looks like headphone wires - but something as thick/thicker than CATV coax.

My advice:

Get a self-powered subwoofer that has both RCA inputs and speaker wire inputs and outputs. This will help your music sound decent (because you will actually be able to hear bass).

Then hit your local Craigslist for a used but name brand AV Receiver. This should run $100-$300 but will give you bass management (and an RCA jack for the subwoofer) and will probably sound better than that Cambridge Audio no-frills amp.

Hope this helps.

What are Satellite Speakers?

Paster of

I know I might sound like a real noob, but what exactly are satellite speakers? Are they wireless, or wired? If they are wireless, then are all the speakers that come in the set wireless? I'm building my own home theater this summer and I would like to have wireless speakers if possible to avoid the hastle of installation and cord management. I've looked at other answers and its still not really clear to me. Thanks for your input.

Answer
This is NOT a clueless question at all. Satellite speakers are the speakers that carry the mid-bass on up in a three piece system that consist of a pair of "small" speakers (the satellites) and the bass only speaker called the "sub-woofer". A vast majority have always been conventional wired speakers. I should also mention that over 90% of the sub-woofers in these systems are powered. That makes hook-up and general sound adjustment easier. Many times a satellite sub-woofer system can "blow the doors off" a pair of old style large floor speakers.

I need help buying a speaker system?

lala

Best speaker system.?

Howard Pro

Hi, im planing on getting a speaker system for my computer. i want the best speakers possible for gaming, movies and most importantly music. im trying to spend only $300-$500.

Answer
The best speakers for movies are rarely ever the best speakers for music, and vice versa. You see, the best speaker systems for movies and games are surround sound, while the best speakers for music are stereo. So you need to decide which is more important to you.

Since surround sound works very well with games and movies (2 out of 3 aint bad), I will recommend a nice surround sound system.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=logitech+z-5500&hl=en&prmd=ivnsr&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1344&bih=600&wrapid=tlif130986979893210&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15919973460513787852&sa=X&ei=7AYTTt7oDpCltwecgJ3VDQ&ved=0CFIQ8wIwAQ#

Monday, May 26, 2014

Can I use the Logitech Speaker System Z313 with my laptop?

Chris J

I'm looking for some new speakers for my room, and I'm trying to decide between the Logitech Z313 and the Z323 models. I like the Z313 model because of the hand control, but I'm not sure if I will be able to plug in either of them to my laptop. If it helps, I have 3 USB ports, an ethernet port, a port (not sure what its called) that is used to plug in projecters to, a red mic port, a green "audio?" port, and a headphone jack. Please help me if you can; also a review on one or both of those systems would be great,
Sorry guys- just checked and the headphone jack is actually the green audio jack. My mistake.

Answer
Either speaker system will work with your laptop. They would connect to the black/uncolored audio jack (looks similar to the headphone jack), which should be labeled "Line Out". Unless the green is the only Audio Out that your laptop has, in which case the speakers would connect to that.

Feature-wise, the Z323 is better in that it has slightly better output power and range (30 Watts RMS & 40Hz-20kHz vs 25 Watts & 48Hz-20kHz), and it has multiple inputs, so you can connect more than just your laptop to it. If you do not need the extra inputs, however, then the Z313 will work fine; 5 Watts and 8Hz difference are not worth the extra $20 by themselves.

Which portable speaker system should i buy?

Q. I want to buy somekind of a portable speaker system, but i dont know which one to get. I have the option of the shox solo. Im worried about the shox though cause i had my maxis for a year and they broken so im worried about the shox. On the other hand i've got the Logitech X 210 2.1 or the Logitech Z323 speakers, these are both the logitech systems with the subwoofer and 2 speakers, but i cant decide. They all cost about R400 so price is okay, but the logitechs need an electricity supply, so there not very portable. COuld you please help me decide what to get (out of the three items), or if you have an even better system, please tell me about it

Thanks....

Answer
You should go with JBL On Tour Portable Speaker System ( Black )

Input - 1/8 (3.5mm) Mini Stereo Jack
Drivers - Two Odyssey Neodymium drivers
Power Output - 3 Watts per Channel
Frequency Response - 100 Hz ? 20,000Hz
Input Impedance - >10Kohm

What are the best MAC compatible speakers out there, right now?

Oh Nooooo!

I need new speakers for my computer!
Now I'm confused...when I got the MAC, my PC speakers wouldn't work with it and I had to buy new ones. When I look up speakers' technical details, they say "PC" speakers or "compatible with Macintosh". Why is that?!?!

Answer
There's no such thing as "Mac compatible" speakers. Speakers are speakers, and any will work, as the audio jacks are standardized.

Logitech and Klipsch both make good 2.1 speaker systems.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-2300-THX-Certified-200-Watt-Speaker/dp/B0002SQ2P2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-6394186-6884811?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1178592020&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-ProMedia-Certified-Computer-3-Piece/dp/B000062VUO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-6394186-6884811?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1178592061&sr=1-1

What 2.1 speaker system would you recommend for a dorm room, and I am on a 150 dollar budget?

Dylan

I am currently looking at the z623
And yes i do have the control not to blast haha

Answer
Pioneer bookshelf speakers--widely recognized as one of the very best buys in this price range: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&srs=2530157011&ie=UTF8&qid=1374244122&sr=1-1&keywords=pioneer+speakers
Cheap Lepai amplifier--will do for a dorm room until you can afford better: http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-TRIPATH-TA2020-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B003P534SW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374244174&sr=8-2&keywords=lepai
At current prices as I write this, this setup exceeds your budget by $0.06, but you'll still need to add speaker and interconnect cables.

i have speakers system installed in my house (in ceiling) i want a home theater system?

Whole House Speaker System. What unit to use?

Greg

I know I posted a question regarding whole house speaker systems earlier, but I have alot more information now about what I want to do- so started a new question.
Anyways-
My house is being built, and I want a speaker system throughout the whole house. Only need one source, and 6 zones (preferably 9, but I'm not finding too many options on more than 6 zones). Each zone would have 2 speakers. I'm going to need volume controls in the walls as well. I want each room to have the ability to control it's volume or turn the speakers off. I have more than enough cat5, 18ga speaker wire, and even rg6 (for rca wire) to run throughout the house, so wiring is not a problem.
All I want is for each 6 rooms, a volume control and 2 speakers on the ceiling, that will all recieve source from my computer (no need for anything else).
So I'm pretty much looking for advice on what kind of amplifier I am going to need, and what kind of volume switches I am going to need. I've been looking around at different types on the internet and have found a bunch of kits where run speakers to the unit then run cat5 to the wall switches, but these are all multi-source units and seem more complex than what I am looking for. I'm thinking that what I'm needing is alot simpler than these units.
If anyone has any recommendations on what kind of amp I should use and how I can incorperate a volume switch per room into this design, using the least costly way (although I don't want something so cheap that it sounds like crap).
Thanks!

Answer
Volume controls:

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/volume-controls.html

Sorry, none of the good multichannel amplifiers are cheap:

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/htsisozoam.html

you will need two of those or one of these:

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/mds6a.html

If you need to save money, a 70 volt distributed system would work well but the sound quality is not as good as a regular amplifier and speakers.

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/pb12cosepaam.html

http://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/co70vsp.html

These are the types of systems they install for background music and voice paging in commercial buildings. If you get good 70 volt speakers, the sound quality can be quite good. The wiring is easier than a regular amplifier. There is one speaker output and the single speaker wire runs from the amp to the first speaker then to the second speaker and so on. You can have volume controls too for each room.

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