Speaker Matching criterion (voice recognition related)?

Leonardo

Hi folks,

I'm not a native English speaker but I work as a localizer and translator at a company that develops voice recording and recognition software.
Recently, there has been a good deal of debate about one of the phrases in the GUI of one of our software solutions, if it was rendered into English correctly or not.
The case is that we have a fetaure that analyzes two recordings and can tell you if the speaker on recording 1 and 2 is the same or whether they are two different persons. Now, there is a basic criterion that allows software to tell you if the speaker is the same person or if there are two of them. The questions is how to properly name this criterion in English? Would "Speaker Matching Criterion" do? The disputable word here is Matching, but if Criterion is not good and there's a better option, please mention that, too.

Many thanks in advance.
Hey Bander,

Thanks for your response.
Well, the key point is not recognizing allophones but making a conclusion if the speaker is the same on both recordings or if they are different. The software makes decision itself, although the "listener" who's working with the software may change the decision manually.
When "coining" the "matching" term I was thinking about an identic situation and remembered we are given "passwords do not match" message when password and password confirmation are different. The similiarity lies in there being two objects that may be the same or different, and in the example above "match" is used. Is our case totally different then?
Btw, I also googled it and found there is "voice matching software" term used for the same thing. Maybe Voice Matching Criteria will be a good option then?

Thank you!

Answer
Yes,"matching" may not be a good choice. It seems that the system you developed can regognize the different sounds of a consonant (allophones), and interpret them as identical (matching). In this special apparatus, the process would be "categorical perception", similar to human perception of speach sounds. And since recognition of sounds here is eventually interpreted by the listener (not the speaker), you should maybe call it "speech categorical perception (apparatus)".

Edit: On the allophones and our peculiar ways of articulating sounds, I said it's impossible to have a match if the apparatus was producing spectographs of the speech signals. We are not machines; however, we can regognize the speaker's voice regardless of how sounds are produced. That's why I thought of "categorical perception". Your system does that, but I don't know how.

give me details of voice security system?

pandu

Answer
Suggest you read http://www.biometrics.gov/docs/speakerrec.pdf

or search on speaker recognition


NIST conducted yearly evaluations of speaker recognition system
http://www.nist.gov/speech/tests/spk/index.htm

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which down loadable d.v.d. players which ignore region specification

aourpally

i watch a lot of Hollywood movies with my p.c.which have sound blaster audgy 7.1 home theater speaker system.most d.v.d.s will not playable in my region i.e. India.can you suggest a d.v.d player which ignores region and giver supports 7.1. speaker system. which should be downloadable.

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Sad to tell you the problem is in the drive. The region specification is located on the flash memory in the physical disc drive. I have recently flashed the memory on my laptop's drive, which went quite well and was not too difficult. It is now region free. I also use VLC Media player to play the movies, it seems to work the best with the discs coming from out of my region.

*Word of Caution! If a problem occurs while you are unlocking you drive, it may completely kill your drive!*

surround sound solution for multiple devices simultaneously?

Q. I have a Sony KDL32EX710 32" Bravia tv,xbox360,ps3slim,airtel digital TV [HD] and all 3 devices are connnected to the tv via hdmi 1.3 cables. I want 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound on all 3 devices simultaneously without having to physically change cables when i switch between the 3 devices.all 4 devices have digital input(with an adapter on the 360). My budget is between 500-800$,Can logitech z 5500 achieve what i want and are there much better options than that one? So please suggest a couple of audio systems and the other things i need that are available in india and how to setup all of them properly, thank you......
@Grumpy Mac
thank you for replying. i have searched around and settled on ONKYO HT-S5400 7.1 HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEM, so with this i will get 7.1 sound via hdmi and 5.1 sound via optical correct ?

Answer
Wait - your question is confusing.

You say you want sound from all 3 devices simultaneously? "Simultaneously" means "at the same time". So you want sound from the Airtel, the xbox and the PS3 at the same time?

I think you used the word incorrectly. You really want the sound and video to change in sync.

Does your TV have an Optical Output? Most HDTV's have this to feed a 5.1 sound system. When you switch from HDMI1 to HDMI2 to HDMI3 - the sound from the optical output switches as well.

You just have to hook up a Receiver or Soundbar that has optical inputs to the optical output of the TV.

The TV basically acts like a switch for you.

Logitech is ... a set of computer speakers. This is designed to give 1 person sitting at a desk surround sound. It is NOT a home theater system designed to fill a room or mimic a theater. Some people try to use computer speakers in their living room - then have to re-purchase the entire set within a year or so because they crank the volume and over-drive the speakers and amp.

You are better off looking for a Sound Bar or a used Dolby Digital receiver and speakers. But if the z5500 speaker system has an optical input - it will work. Just remember the limitations.

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Choosing the right receiver for my speakers?

Q. Can somebody please help me pick the right receiver for the speakers I am thinking about buying. I am looking for a decent system to start off with and have the ability to expand. For now I just want to go with 3 front speakers and a sub and later in the future upgrade to either a 5.1 or 7.1 / 7.2 setup. For the center speaker I am considering the Martin Logan Motion 8 http://www.martinlogan.com/pdf/brochures/brochure_motion8.pdf, the front left and right Martin Logan Motion 4 http://www.martinlogan.com/pdf/brochures/brochure_motion4.pdf and for the sub Martian Logan Dynamo 500 http://www.martinlogan.com/dynamo/index.php#dynamo500 . After looking at the spec sheets, all the listed speakers have an impedance of 4 Ohms but are compatible with 4, 6, or 8 ohm rated amplifiers. These speakers look to be on the affordable side of good quality. I would like to use them as a casual listener of music/tv/movies but still have enough power safely show off. I am confused about what I should look for in a receiver. The 2 receivers that I am look at are Onkyo 7.2 Channel TX-NR818 and the Pioneer Elite 7.2 Channel SC-61. I would like some input about these receivers for the speakers that I have selected.

Is my philosophy wrong by selecting the speakers before the receivers or am I just wasting money for the speakers that I have selected and should look at less expensive receivers? I want to make certain that I do not overlook the receiver because I heard that not using the proper receiver can damage the speakers or receiver. Also, am I overlooking?
Thanks for the answer David E, but am I wasting money on those 2 receivers which are around $1100 or can I down grade receivers at around $600 range like the Onkyo 7.2 Channel TXNR727 or a Pioneer Elite 7.2 Channel VSX-70?

Answer
When building a system its certainly a good idea to start with speakers and then build around them. Everything in a music or home theater system, contributes to the sound quality, so the receiver is no exception.

Martin Logan builds some good speakers and motions are pretty darn good for the money. The tweeter is very nice sounding, sweet, open, delicate, very good for music.

Some speakers are more demanding than others, and that is certainly the case with Martin Logan speakers even know they say they are not. This means that it requires the amplifier to be stable into lower impedance loads. This typically means that must use higher quality parts, discreet output stages, and better power supplies. So it will be important to choose a amplifier that both has more than enough power to drive the speakers properly to sound pressure levels your wanting to achieve, and can deliver the current needed to handle the impedance swing the speakers present to the amplifier.

8 ohms is the easiest impedance for a amplifier to drive. As the impedance drops or rises from 8 ohms, it requires more current from the amplifier. There are many cheaply made receivers on the market and many that are unable to drive more difficult speakers without possibly damaging the amplifier, so it will be very important to buy a amplifier that can handle more difficult loads.

There is only one brand I can be assured will drive just about any speaker NAD, but they are not cheap. There are other receivers that can from other manufactures but you will have to be careful to choose the right model as most brands will have better built models that can drive more difficult speakers. Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, all make models that have low impedance drive capability which assures they are using better parts, discreet output stages. Look to see they are capable of driving 4 ohm or even 2 ohm loads, and increase power output a reasonable amount ( the more the better), "and" at full bandwidth not just 1khz. Many higher end separate amplifiers can double there rated power as the impedance drops in half, most receivers cant even come close to that but look for a model that comes as close as possible.

looking at the spec's of model Onkyo your looking at indicates its not real happy driving lower impedance loads. It says it will but if you look closely its not increasing power much, and another indication is its specifying that it will do this a 1khz not at full bandwidth. Any amplifier that specifies power at one frequency (typically 1khz, which any receiver can do that) it tells me its not a very good amplifier.

So either look at a different model, or go to a different brand like Marantz or Denon.

As for Pioneer, I'm sorry not a fan of D class amplification. All Pioneer amplifiers now use D class amplification, which just doesn't sound organic and real, it sounds very artificial, and lifeless.

So yes choose wisely if you buy the Martin Logans, there nice speakers they just need a good "quality" amplifier

Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

Speaker System and Amplifier Questions?

Q. I am looking to buy a speaker system and an amplifier, and am needing some help knowing how amplifiers work... Are amplifiers universal? How do you install them? Would they be difficult to mount into an unfinished room? I just don't know. HELP ME OUT GUYS!

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- Active speakers have built in amplifiers in the speakers (and/or built in amplifier in the subwoofer and the speakers plug into the subwoofer). Examples of active speakers would be computer speakers or sound bars.
- Most active speaker systems have very little power and low end quality and no additional features other than producing audio. = Garbage (I don't recommend computer speakers or sound bar speakers).

- Blu-ray or DVD home theaters in a box is a disc player (amplifier) that comes with and hooks up to compatible passive speakers with speaker wire.
- All HTIB systems have very little power and very low end quality and not much additional features other than producing audio. = Garbage (I don't recommend HTIB systems).

- What I do recommend are receivers (amplifiers) that hook up to compatible passive speakers with speaker wire, computers or blu-ray/dvd player or game consoles hook up to the receiver with a hdmi cable for audio then receiver hooks up to the tv with a hdmi cable for video. You can find good cheap speaker wire and hdmi cables at monoprice or amazon or newegg or tigerdirect.
- If you notice below, brands that make good receivers do not make good speakers. = I don't recommend a system that bundles a receiver with speakers, but the Onkyo HT-(S3500 or S5500 or S6500 or S7500 .ect) system is not too bad. = So if your on a budget, then I recommend you get a low/high end 7.1/7.2 surround sound receiver and you get mid end or high end stereo speakers (you can get+add more speakers later to have a surround sound system).

Some examples of good 5.1 surround sound audio speakers.
- Low end bookshelf 5.1 speakers = Polk Audio 5.1 Blackstone TL(1600 or 1900 or 2600); Klipsch 5.1 HD Theater (300 or 500 or 600); Energy 5.1 (Take Classic or RC-Micro or CB-10); MonoPrice 5.1 Premium 10565; M&K Movie; JBL SCS 145.2 or JBL CS480.

Some examples of good 5.1/5.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=low end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC430 or Onkyo TX-SR313; Pioneer VSX-(522-K or 523-K); Denon AVR-(1513 or E200); Yamaha HTR-3066 or Yamaha RX-(V373 or V375);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(414 or 525); Pioneer VSX-(822-K or 823-K); Denon AVR-(1613 or E300 or 1713 or X1000); Yamaha HTR-(4065 or 4066) or Yamaha RX-(V473 or V475 or S600);

Some examples of good 7.1/7.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=mid end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC(R2295 or 460 or 560) or Onkyo TX-NR(515 or 616 or 626); Pioneer VSX-(1022-K or 1023-K or 42 or 43 or 60 or 70 or 1122-K or 1123-K); Denon AVR-(E400 or x2000 or 2113CI); Yamaha RX-(V573 or V575 or V673 or V675);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(717 or 727 or 818 or 828 or 1010); Pioneer VSX-(1222-K or 1223-K or 1323-K) or Pioneer Elite-SC-(61 or 63 or 71 or 72); Denon AVR-(X3000 or 3313CI or x4000 or 4520CI); Yamaha (HTR-7065 or TSR-6750WA) or Yamaha RX-(V773WA or V775WA or A720 or A730 or A820 or A830 or A1020 or A1030);

Some examples of good 9.1/9.2 surround sound audio/video receivers. (Overall=high end).
- Low end = Onkyo TX-NR929; Pioneer SC-(1522-K or 1523-K); Denon (none); Yamaha RX-(A2020 or A20130);
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR(3010 or 5010); Pioneer Elite-SC-(65 or 67 or 68 or 75 or 77 or 79); Denon AVR-4520CI; Yamaha RX-(A3020 or A3030);

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Audio quality from speakers have reduced ?

Q. i purchased a logitech z 103 speaker system 1 month ago, And now i am having problems with the quality of the sound output..It used to be great when i first used it..But now the audio quality is very low and music sounds horrible. How can i repair my speaker? Any tips on improving sound quality from speakers?

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Unless your speakers have crapped out, sounds like a software issue. Check if any EQ levels have reset and return the levels to your preference. If you have changed sounds cards, perhaps there are settings that need to be adjusted (like cheezy 3d sounds settings - turn dat off!). If you use a creative sound card - enable the sound crystalizer.

Computer Speakers vs. Home Theater System?

Duong H

I plan to buy some new speakers to hook them up with my laptop and my LCD TV. I watch movies and listen to music at home a lot, so sound quality is pretty much the key factor here. That of the home theater systems is great, but I don't want to pay for the DVD or Blu ray player that comes along with the system. Should I still invest in a home theater system, or should I save up to buy some really good computer speakers? Please give me some suggestions! Thanks!

Btw, my budget is around or below $350.

Answer
Home Theater System > Computer Speakers.

But you can improve the sound of your laptop via installing softwares like Realtek HD or something similar. But for LCD TV's, Home Theater is more suitable.

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Home Speaker System?

jared_lee_

Does anybody know how much it costs to put in a whole-house in-ceiling or in-wall speaker system. The house we are building has 4 bedrooms which I would like speakers in all. Also I would like them in the basement, kitchen, living, 2 bathrooms, and 4 outside speakers.

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Well first off it depends on how many speaker per room. Let's estimate 2 in each bedroom, 4 outside, 1 per bathroom, living room, kitchen 4 each, and 1 home theater system.
A good quality in home speaker in ceiling about 350 per pair, a good in wall being about the same.
2 Receivers and 1 multiroom switch approximately $2500. A whole house system controller (Fancy Remote that controls every room with a button) 1000 for the system and 1000 per master remote and 500 for a secondary remote.
Now with all that Speaker Wire run to every room in wall grade to the receivers. 3000. (Little extra for guesstimate)
and volume knobs per room 10 at 50 each 500.
And and Installer who can do it all for you 2500 to 4500.

About 25,000 to 40,000 depending on the equipment.

Which Computer Speaker System i get?

HERES 3 SPEAKERS WITH SUBWOOFER PACKS, TELL ME WHICH ONE TO BUY AND WHY

some things to note before you start looking at them all.
- ide care for one with the best

Answer
I don't see any speaker system in your question but
I recommend you Logitech Z5500.
I got the Logitech 5.1 speaker system for Christmas, and it beat my old speakers by a long shot. I love this thing!
The Logitech Z-5500 won me over on three fronts: good reviews, pro-audio looks and multiple inputs. Logitech offers powerful 5.1 surround sound systems for a very reasonable price. If you are looking for a great 5.1 speaker system you can be sure that Logitech has them. The speakers is very powerful, has 500 Watts power.
I really liked the powerful subwoofer , which delivers clear sound and provides added excitement to action movies and greater realism to games. However, I can tell you that the Z-5500 is a good buy for music lovers and even for those who donât have much interest in action gaming, but love music.
It is good that the speakers have separate connections in the back, not built into it. After a few weeks of usage, I have to tell you, just as everyone says you simply canât get better sound for this price and I highly recommend this product. You will love the Z-5500 5.1 speaker system. Every aspect of these speakers rock. If you are willing to put up with them you wonât be disappointed.
It is really worth the price (oh and the speaker system also have a great LCD display). You can it on Amazon cheap, here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WPSBC?ie=UTF8&tag=wirelesscompu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002WPSBC

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What is the best three piece speaker system for a computer?

shadouse

I am going to build a new computer, this one is not VISTA compatible. I decided to get some good speakers. Trouble is most places have very few you can listen to before you buy.

Answer
I've read good reviews for these speakers:

M-Audio Studiophile LX4 2.1 System
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/LX421System-main.html

And for less money you can check these out:
Logitech® Z-2300
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/CA/EN,CRID=2173,CONTENTID=9372#Features

I have the Z-5300's and they are great hence that is why I'm also recommending the Z-2300 they should be good also.

Computer Speakers vs. Home Theater System?

Duong H

I plan to buy some new speakers to hook them up with my laptop and my LCD TV. I watch movies and listen to music at home a lot, so sound quality is pretty much the key factor here. That of the home theater systems is great, but I don't want to pay for the DVD or Blu ray player that comes along with the system. Should I still invest in a home theater system, or should I save up to buy some really good computer speakers? Please give me some suggestions! Thanks!

Btw, my budget is around or below $350.

Answer
I wouldn't get a HTIB (home-theater-in-a-box) system if you want good sound quality. Just get a decent home theater receiver and a matched set of speakers.

For a receiver, I'd go with something from Yamaha, Denon, or Onkyo. They all have decent receivers in the $350-550 range. I'll put a couple of examples in Source(s) below. My choice would be the Yamaha RX-A700.

For speakers, the best I've heard and read about would be a system from Definitive Technology (also known as DefTech), their ProCinema 800 or 1000 system. They're not cheap (the ProCinema 800 system runs about $1,200), but they sound like they cost a lot more than that. Great reviews all over the web, too.

If your notebook PC has a Blu-ray reader built in, just use that as your HD movie source, or get a separate player. Or get a Sony Playstation 3 and use the built-in Blu-ray player in it.

Hope that helped!

UPDATE: Okay, just saw your budget. In that case, your best bet is something along the lines of this system, which includes a lower-end receiver and acceptable speakers:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120182

It's not going to knock your socks off, but for the price it'll likely sound fine, much better than a computer speaker system.

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Best speaker system for dorm room?

Ryan

I would want it to be cheap, around 75-100$.

but i want it to hit hard and loud.

also, if there are any more expensive systems, lemme know. Thanks

Answer
I agree headphones are best. You can get a really good set of earbuds or headphones for the money. As far as cheap, hard and loud that is a thinker. Audioengine A2 ($199) are ideal, they are the perfect set up in a dorm. Be sure to take notice of the section "Works with" http://audioengineusa.com/Store/Audioengine-2#features

The A2 has some definite balls and nails to it, the balls and nails get bigger if you make a spend for the A5 series.

The Logitech X530 can be purchased in the $60-75 range. See the comments from college students who lived in a dorm. http://wize.com/computer-speakers/p464703-logitech-x-530-5-s#t=32682

Get your education and allow others to get theres. Be respectful of others.

Best.

Multi Room Speaker System?

mradigan74

I have a small house in which case I would want 5 speaker surround in the living room, a speaker in the master bedroom, a speaker in the guest bedroom, and a speaker outside on my deck. What is the best way to accomplish this? Best Buy says that you basically can't do it with the recievers that they sell, but that can't be right, is it?

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1) Instead of a 'single' speaker in the other rooms, each room should have a 'stereo' pair of speakers...really

2) True: The majority of surround sound/multi-zone AV receivers cannot handle the combination of main+secondary speaker configurations as you are described, from the built-in amplifier. Some brand models offer amplifier support for the main room (5.1) plus an 1 additional pair of speakers (Zone 2) only

3) However, many AV receivers have outputs that can be connected to additional receivers or amps for additional speakers (multi-zone output)

4) Finally, there are impedance-matching volume controls or speaker selectors. These devices are designed to connect multiple speaker pairs to a single amp. NOTE: the receiver/amp must be rated to handle 2~4 ohm loads!

I'll refer you to these links for more details on a number of ways to run your setup. Start your research here:

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_diagrams.html

More on multi-room systems
http://origin-www.crutchfield.com/S-wL4TCTRy0gF/Learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_power.html

speaker selectors:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tuuwezjv1QK/g_15240/Speaker-Selectors-Distributors.html

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I need help with my speakers. want to put an amp on my 6 speaker system in my 1999 tahoe.?

brandon h

I have the stock 6 speaker system with 2 tweeters in my 1999 tahoe. Its 2 one inch tweeters, 4 6.5 door speakers both upgraded to handle 180 max and and in the very back there are 2 4x10 lanzar speakers that can handle 180 max and 90 rms. I was wondering what i should do to wire them up correctly and what amp i should use.. I know how to wire up amps and head units and subs and so on. how ever i have never did this on regular door speakers and so on.. all the speakers are 4 ohm impedance also.. Thanks guys..

Answer
If the speakers can handle 50 watts RMS you could get 2 channel amp per pair of speakers that puts out 50watts per channel and has a pair of through RCA's which basically means u can have multiple amps while only running one set of RCA's. I would suggest a Kicker zx150.2 per pair here's a link
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6601_Kicker+ZX150.2.html#
You'll also need a 4 gauge amp kit and 2 distribution blocks that have one 4 gauge input and 4 8 gauge outputs each(one for power wires and one for ground wires) each of them will have to be secured down but the power can't be bolted to any metal in the vehicle. Also if your tweeters can handle more power than the other six speakers you might want to consider something like the zx200.2
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6601_Kicker+ZX150.2.html#

New Speaker System?

Q. im kinda new to mobile audio sound and i need some help. I wanna get this jvc speaker system in my car because i dont wanna make any modifications to it. The kit includes Two 6 1/2" woofers (small i know but thats the size of the replacement)two tweeters and two crossovers. I wanted a good sounding system but at the same time i wont even be hearin it cuz i got a 94 honda prelude with a new cat back and exhaust headers , plus i dont want my shit to start vibrating or rattling. so my question is the system has a 300 watt max power, Will it sound vibrant deep and clear but not excessively loud and Do i need to buy an amp as well?
and what the heck is 2 and 4 channel amps.

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jvc isnt very good. and its not 6.5" woofers, its a component set. the mid and tweeter are apart instead of a 2way or 3way speaker. do u need front and rear or just front speakers? if u run the speakers off an amp they will be much louder. u wont get bad rattles unless u run a big sub

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what things to keep in mind before choosing to buy a 5.1 channel speaker system?

Q.

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Here are a few things that I would look for:

Upconversion to HDMI/Component-traditionally, surround receivers are known for having a mariad of hookups. If you want to use your surround receiver for video switching, it usually requires multiple cables for each cable type connecting your television and receiver. Upconversion requires only one connection between the receiver and television. It upconverts the signal to the cable you desire-and in the case of HDMI or component, the upconversion is analog to digital.

Expandability and versatility-make sure your receiver has enough hookups for your devices (and the devices you may want to add). When done right, receivers can really simplify your entertainment system. I have found Onkyo receivers to typically have more inputs than most of the others. Make sure the HDMI ports are atleast v1.3 for ultimate compatibility. Also noteworthy-Bose systems do not use typical speaker hookups and are not compatible with other manufacturers.

Room size/Necessity-Make sure your surround receiver/speaker system will be adequate for the room. If you have downstairs neighbors, you'll want to avoid down-firing subwoofers. You may even need to decouple your sub from the floor to avoid complaints. If you like to watch movies loudly, make sure your system can accomodate with clean sound.

Future-proofing-Make sure the receiver supports atleast the format you prefer (atleast Dolby Digital or DTS). If you plan on making a jump to Blu-Ray soon, you'll want something that can support TrueHD.

Just some of things to look for...Hope it helps.

A good 5.1 channel surround speaker system with optical digital input?

Q. Friends, I am seeking to purchase a good 5.1 channel surround speaker system having an optical digital audio input. Please suggest me.

Answer
JBL 5.1 Channel SCS145.5 Surround Cinema Speaker System work great. Other then the need to switch out the stock speaker wire for something a little more hefty like say, 12 gauge, the sound quality is far more then I expected. The powered subwoofer is Ok, but I wanted something heavier - at least a 10". I got a 12", 400 watt subwoofer, and I think my neighbors don't like me anymore :) I would recommend JBL speakers over BOSE speakers any day!

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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.

Answer
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.)"

What is the best speaker system for an Ipod?

Q.

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This is the best that I can do if you want speakers that don't sound terrible, but sound great for a good price.. & not so expencive as Bose Speakers...

Check them out...!!

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=579D850C&nplm=TF690LL%2FA



http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=3D461FCB&nplm=TD018ZM%2FA
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You could buy a Monster cable (about $20), hook your iPod up to your home stereo system & have great music w/o having to buy iPod branded speakers. Check out ilounge.com for lots of great iPod info.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/products.asp?dept=96

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Bose 321 GSX sound compared to Bose 901 Series II?

I have a Bose 321 GSX and want something that is better sound quality wise. I only use the 321 system as speakers because i have a ps3 as a DVD player.


Which one has better sound quality? And also is Bose 901 series II too old?

Answer
Ok...
So you are looking for a "better sound quality wise" speaker system.
You are not alone.
There are many many Bose owners [I'm also one] that tends to look for better: after falling in love with Bose marketing and what their products aspire to be.
Bose Does do a decent job with certain applications - but what they are WEAK with is cross platforming. - meaning in your case, the usage of your 3-2-1 system for more serious listaning: like your favorite FLAC-lossless or CD music or even Vinyl... and you'll yeild a unsatisfied listener.

Now we all ask: how is this possible?? - Bose is GREAT, according to their ADS!! and I spent sooo much $$ - surely I get what I paid for !!! Sure, Right.
Then why does my music sound like ____?
Looking for a system. - why go with Bose again??
There are so many other choices.
They let you down once... they'll let you down again.
Buy their Bose radio -Wave system for $400-500 or their 901 [$1500+ brand new or $500 used] --- and now what??
Still sounds bad.
OK - Bose says you need their special PROPRIETARY equalizer unit. OK - go and find one for your series ... another piece of equipment from them... there goes another few hundred.
Then What>>
?
Now you got the famous Bose 901. Look under the speaker grills... you'll find this:
http://www.brisbaneaudio.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/IMG_0352.jpg

The above link is a series III.
Seriously, does this look like a $1500/pair speaker to you??
-Untreated, Paper drivers.
-Nine 4" drivers with FOAM surround
-8 of them is suppose to face the wall and 1 of them faces you. Then Bose calls this "Direct and Reflecting" Right.
-Then the Equalizer that must be used... or else these speakers sound like $20 computer speakers... why?? - Because there are NO tweeters. The 4" Paper drivers are forced by the EQ to do the HIGHS, MIDS, LOWS at the same time.

Bose thinks: - ok - One of these 4" paper/foam drivers do an insufficient job of all the frequencies... so lets put lots of these piss poor drivers in there... then EQ and force them to do it!!! and then market them as Audiophile grade speakers with RESEARCH AND HIGH PRICE... AND THE PEOPLE WILL BUY IT! --- well they were right about one thing. People bought it... back then that is. Now, everyone is buying their Accoustimass/LIfestyle/321 systems which has now 2" untreated, paper, foam drivers! --- cool!yahoo!

Bottom LINE>
Skip Bose.
Sell the 321 system on Ebay or craigslist... or kijiji
...
recoup some money.
Get a system that is good for everything. A good system should be good for Music[of all genres], Movies, Games. --- If a system has FLAT response, it will be GREAT at everything... NO REASON why it won't be.

Buy a dedicated receiver from Pioneer, ONkyo, Yamaha - 5.1 or 7.1 --- any of the new ones have HDMI OR OPTICAL INPUT - WHICH THE PS3 HAS BOTH!
Then get some decent speakers WITH TWEETERS
from
Klipsch - Reference series
Audioengine USA - model: AP4
Paradigm
B&W
Swan Hivi
Svsurround
Pinnacle
KEF
Polk
omg - the list goes on..
Get anything other than Bose... Sony is even better than bose.

Hope this helps!
Good Luck, email me if you have any other ?'s!

On a bose 901 system which is better quality sound foam or cloth when re-edging speakers?

Q. The old foam deteriorated around 18 of 18 drivers.
I want to know what is best plastic foam or cloth.
letting you know im using this site
http://www.simplyspeakers.com/bose-speaker-cloth-edge-901-802-repair-kit-clsk-4.5b.html

and or


http://www.simplyspeakers.com/bose-speaker-foam-edge-901-802-repair-kit-fsk-4.5b.html

Answer
Those are good, classic speakers. I'd have bose(if still possible) or another company just recone(newcone and surround) with an OEM replacement. Not doing so, will probably affect the driver's electro-mechancal properties. This will, quite possibly ruin all the hard work bose did engineering these gems.
If this is too much expense, I'd pick the foam, too.

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Can i connect LOGITECH X-530 SPEAKERS 5.1 IN TO MY SAMSUNG LCD TV 55 INCH SERIES 640?

Guerilla

I want to buy these speakers and they are logitech speakers but i want to know if its possible to or compatible to connect them on to my LCD ?? PLEASE I NEED ANSWERS ?

Answer
Try the below link. Under Table of Contents click on installation.


http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/PC-Speakers/Logitech-X530-Speaker-System-Review/

Which is best out of these two! pc speakers?

Q. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cyber-Acoustics---Platinum-6-W,-18-W-Speaker-System/1430517.p?id=1218258077135&skuId=1430517#tab=overview

http://www.sears.com/frisby-fs-2600-amplified-subwoofer-pc-2.1-computer/p-SPM5859579001P

which give the best performance? quality sound, high bass, loud etc.
yes i know the other one had has better reviews but that because i think it older then the frisby fs 2600 the frisby fs 2600 dont have much reviews because its a newer product but thanks! :3

Answer
Cyber Acoustics - Platinum 6 W, 18 W Speaker System

It has more and better reviews.

I found 1 review and 3 stars on the other speakers. Go with the best buy product...

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how do i recconect my speaker volume on my computer?

bigbrowney

how do i get the volume back on?

Answer
I am guessing that the volume icon on your Windows system tray on the lower right hand corner is missing.. ..

Go to Control Panel, click on "Sounds & audio devices".

You should see a check box say "Place volume icon in the task bar".

Viola, double click on the newly poped icon & we are done.

Volume on computer - missing!?

Mary N.

All of the sudden one day I have no more volume on my computer. I have windows xp and I do not know what I did or what to do to get it back. I admit it is probably user error, but I can follow directions if someone will tell me what might need to be done to reestablish volume! Thanks!

Answer
Try looking at the 'Sounds and Audio Devices' control panel item (or if it's in the system tray near the clock double click it... the icon of a speaker) and see if the volume is turned down or muted.

Or...

Try to reinstall the sound drivers - Start - Settings - Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer Management - Device Manager - then find your sound device usually located under 'Sound, video and game controllers' (check the manufacturer's brand to locate it in the list) and then right click - Uninstall.

Then right click again after the uninstall and click 'Scan for hardware changes'... it'll relocate the sound device, ask you for the driver, either insert the CD or any media that your driver is located on or let it search for the default drivers itself.

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