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| Dream Processor Gchuva,What about a used MC-12? Don't know if that is still too expensive, but it would have the functions you desire- multiple subs, and room EQ if you get a v4EQ or v5EQ version.Unlike the MC-8, the MC-12 can also digitize analog inputs, which I... | |
| Where to put side/rear speakers? Bgordon,The answer for a single row of seating is pretty straightforward. Dolby has a diagram for speaker placement at:http://www.dolby.com/consumer/home_entertainment/roomlayout.htmlYou need to click on "Dolby Pro Logic IIx" to get the 7.1 layout... | |
| Best position for rear channel. Lacee,I would recommend trying a 7.1 speaker set up. With two speakers directly to the sides of your primary listening position (+- 90 deg), and another two speakers spread apart in the rear of the room, behind your listening position (about +- 16... | |
| Best position for rear channel. Lacee,Can you explain what you mean by the null zone does not work? Are your rear speakers dipoles, or is this something different?ThanksBruce | |
| 7.1 vs. 5.1 - Meaningful difference? EandyleeWe seem to have two different opinions, which is fine.For the example of 5.1 DD/DTS sources, I found listening in 7.1, using Logic 7, to provide a much better surround envelopment than listening to the same source in 5.1.When Logic 7 is ex... | |
| 7.1 vs. 5.1 - Meaningful difference? Eandylee,How would the size of the room make a difference on going to 7.1?Certain room layouts make a difference, but size itself should not be an issue. My room is not large, 13' x 17' x 9.5', and 7.1 works very well.ThanksBruce | |
| 7.1 vs. 5.1 - Meaningful difference? MdsLogic 7 and/or DPLIIx will extract and process the information in the 2 surround channels of 5.1 sources, and generate 4 channels for playback: 2 sides and 2 rears. These algorithms do not add anything that is not already in the surround mix, b... | |
| 7.1 vs. 5.1 - Meaningful difference? Fishboat,Interesting read. I agree that adding rear channel information; i.e., expanding beyond 5.1, adds spaciousness. That is what I meant by better suround envelopment. And I agree that you do not need to correlate number of source channels wit... | |
| 7.1 vs. 5.1 - Meaningful difference? Gchuva,I'm quite surprised you don't hear a difference between 5.1 and 7.1. When I expanded from 5.1 to 7.1 (using Logic 7), I heard a very noticeable improvement is surround envelopment.Thinking out loud: I assume you are using Logic 7, all speak... | |
| Which way to go? Meridian 568.2 or Lexicon Mc-1 v4 Samuelvelma,I suggest you also ask this question at www.avsforum.com. Audiogon to me has a strong focus on 2 channel listening. AVS Forum has more focus on surround sound listening, for music as well as movies.ThanksBruce | |
| Thoughts on Plasma, LCD, DLP and which way to go Kennyt,Did your partner get a 1080p JVC set, or a 720p set? I didn't think the 1080p sets were shipping yet, and didn't think they could be had for only $2400.I meant to include JVC in my earlier post but forgot to add DILA to LCOS/SXRD as a recom... | |
| Thoughts on Plasma, LCD, DLP and which way to go My $0.02 worth.There are pros and cons to each technology- no universal best choice.Front projection is best, but its not for everyone; e.g., need to control ambient lighting.For flat screen, you should weigh screen size, viewing distance, and cos... | |
| Audio question on DENON DVD players 5910vs5900vs39 Audiotrader,Using digital coax only, not analog connections and not IEEE-1394, for DD and DTS sound tracks, I've never understood how there could be any audible differences between players like these given DD and DTS is sent in packets.I have seen... | |
| New concert DVD's Krelldog,FYI, there's a fairly comprehensive thread on Concert DVDs at www.avsforum.com.ThanksBruce | |
| Arcam DV79 and Samsung DLP - your thoughts please Ckorody,FWIW, the new higher resolution Samsungs are 1080p, not 1080i. Ironically, they can only accept a 1080i input via HDMI, although they can accept 1080p via VGA.I haven't had a chance to see the 1080p sets myself, but the reports at www.avsf... |