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Post by Andrew Fournier on Dec 11, 2005 20:00:06 GMT -5
I just recently invested in a new home theater. The Mitsubishi 52 inch DLP HDTV will be delivered on Tuesday and I just got the Panasonic 1000 watt, 5.1 surround sound system set up with a 5 disc DVD changer. I'm using a Monster power supply and Monster Cables!!! I love the sound, can't wait for the TV ! I was curious what setups some of the board members have...I know you guys can't be training all the time.
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Dec 12, 2005 15:09:26 GMT -5
If you can, you should definately use Optical cables for all Dolby Digital audio sources (if your receiver has enough optical inputs). Less wires, less clutter (one very small black wire). The DLP tv definately sounds nice, but hopefully you didn't pay too much for your Monster Cables, as they are WAY over-priced. You can find equally-good cables on ebay for a fraction of the cost (especially all digital cables). When you get HD service, try to use a DVI or HDMI cable, not component. You should be able to get a good DVI cable on ebay for around $10, compared to the $100 they want at BestBuy and Radio Shack. Those are pure consumer rip-offs.
I have a 57-inch Sony HDTV, Sony 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS receiver, 150-watt powered Sony subwoofer, and 150-watt Sony & Pioneer front & rear speakers. We also have an Xbox hooked up with the HD pack and full Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. At some point I may upgrade to a new 6.1 or 7.1 channel receiver, but there are so few DVDs and TV broadcasts that use a 6.1 or 7.1 signal. I think as long as your system is DTS capable, then you will have a great system.
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Post by Andrew Fournier on Dec 12, 2005 20:13:57 GMT -5
Kurt,
It does have DTS decoding. I prefer DTS to Dolby Digital if the DVD has the option. I remember Jurassic Park in DTS was light years better than the Dolby Digital version.
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Post by BigDaddyJoe™ on Dec 13, 2005 8:46:16 GMT -5
yea kurt.......you happy........you don't have xbox 360......WHAT!
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Dec 13, 2005 8:52:06 GMT -5
No, I won't pay crazy money for any game system. I will wait until the price drops.
I also want to see what the PS3 has to offer, mostly to see if it will support HD DVDs.
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Post by BigDaddyJoe™ on Dec 13, 2005 10:53:49 GMT -5
xbox360 does........it also has built in DVR
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Post by Kurt Howgate on Dec 13, 2005 11:06:58 GMT -5
I will wait until there is a clear winner in the HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray war.
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Post by jamesretarides on Dec 13, 2005 14:55:47 GMT -5
I have a record player, an 8-track and a betamax hooked up to my 13 in. black and white RCA with bunny ear antenna.
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Post by Chris Ratchford on Dec 13, 2005 16:04:51 GMT -5
lol, i still have a bunch of 8 tracks and no player..lol
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Post by Chris Ratchford on Dec 13, 2005 16:10:02 GMT -5
On a serious note, I have a older System by Technics, and have been very pleased with it for years. Its time for an upgrade..
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Post by Mark Harrison on Dec 14, 2005 0:38:38 GMT -5
Monster cables are one of the largest scams in the audio world.
Not to mention poorly made speaker enclosures, weak passive crossover networks, and outrageous markups. Marketing voodoo runs very strong in the audio world, and as MECP installer and rep for a certain company (12V applications in my case), I see it daily.
With that being said, I have a pretty unimpressive stereo in my house.
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Post by BigDaddyJoe™ on Dec 14, 2005 8:11:42 GMT -5
ps3 is getting the blu-ray.....which can't lie.....is a good package........blu-ray players will go for over 1,000 and ps3 includes it in their 400 system.......but dvds will still be the main stream
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