samwan
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Hi Graham
IMO, I wouldn't mind the wires at all because the wireless technology relating to hi-fidelity is still in an embryonic stage. I see it as a trade-off - the purer the wire (e.g. pure silver), the less you lose in transmission. But if you are hung up about the wires, there are indeed a couple of options.
My suggestions:
1. When you get the TV, please make sure the resolution is 1080p (and not 1080i or anything lower), otherwise you won't be able to enjoy blu-rays or hi-definition TVs, should that be available in the UK. I would also go for LED, rather than LCD or plasma (and price is coming down fast), but not 3-D. BTW, I love blu-rays and HDMIs - they make the audio-visual system so much neater and better.
2. If you don't watch DVDs, then there is perhaps no point in installing a full home theatre (5 speakers + sub-woofer). But if you want flexibility in the future, you should get a decent amplifier (e.g. Onkyo or Denon) and a set of wireless speakers. For the latter, I can suggest KEF (since it is a UK brand, but most products are made in China nowadays - as opposed to Kent, Maidstone, where the brand originates). Google it and visit the brand's web-site and you will know what I am talking about. I haven't checked out Bowers & Wilkinson (B & W, another UK brand) but I suppose they should have something similar, and B & W is a better-known brand.
Hope this helps.
Sam
a question for all the Audiophiles out there
i'm moving house at the end of may and want to take the opportunity to get back into listening to music instead of always having the TV on, but i want a system that will be integrated with the TV's surround sound system for simplicity and clean lines. to ...
Hi Graham
IMO, I wouldn't mind the wires at all because the wireless technology relating to hi-fidelity is still in an embryonic stage. I see it as a trade-off - the purer the wire (e.g. pure silver), the less you lose in transmission. But if you are hung up about ...
thanks Sam, i already...
thanks Sam, i already have the TV which is a full high definition 1080p Panasonic Viera LCD. if i have enough money i may buy a bigger model, but this was the best in its class when i bought it. the satellite system in the UK has several full surround sou...
LOL Graham
Simply part with your cheapest watch and you can get a state-of-the-art sound system ...unless you wish to target at a pair of KEF Reference 207 or B&W Nautilus 801, and even then, they cost lest than a Datograph, 5396 or 5130 Best Sam
Squeezebox + Professional DAC
I have tried and didn't like the surround system, so my solution is only for 2 channel. When well made, 2 channel does very 3-D sound - you might also need the room correction system. Mine is based on the software and silent PC. Anyway, Squeezebox and Pro...
thanks Ken, i have...
thanks Ken, i have no intention of wasting thousands just to improve TV sound . i've googled squeezebox and just got a load of garbage for ipods which is something i'm not interested in. best G...
maybe we misunderstand each other....
.. I don't own an iPod or even iTunes in my PC.... What is it you want to accomplish again? Ken
i think i could have...
i think i could have found the wrong stuff on google Ken. what i want is 2 things. 1. to find is a good front surround system to give virtual surround sound for my TV without a load of wires. i also want to use this as my main music amp and speakers. so f...
Okay...
1. I am not much expert on it, but I, too, heard good things about Yamaha's product on it. I agree. 2. I, too, have 300GB worth of music in my HDDs (main and back-up), which is about 1000 CDs or more. It is the product of my long time accumulation and non...
Ken, could you pm...
Ken, could you pm me a link to the squeezebox info please as it sounds interesting, i just dont want to use my pc as a music source if thats what you have to do. G
I have a 42" Sony Bravia with a Sony AV system
Nicely integrates with my satellite service (DirecTV). Sound on the Sony HT-CT150 is excellent for the price.
thanks mrsnak, i must...
thanks mrsnak, i must admit i'm more interested in peoples experiences of the HDD players and different sorts available as they come under all sorts of different jargon names like 'jukebox' etc. different soundbars interest me as well. i'm a big fan of pa...
No problem, I'm a man of simple pleasures...
...easy to please if total package works well enough to my level of expectation (value vs. quality). My satellite provider provides me with very decent interconnected DVR with plenty of disk space..
re: question
There's wireless solutions that sound good that you can look into, especially for subwoofers. If the room is not big, then the sound bar might work fine. Have you demo'd the Yamaha, Brennan, or Imerge at your place yet? -MW
in the UK there isnt...
in the UK there isnt much of an opportunity to demo stuff in your home. its not the done thing unless you spend a fortune and have personal service, you demo in the shop and buy, then buyer beware. the room it will go in when i move is actually 25 feet lo...
For wireless, I've been recommended this
I've been looking to operate subwoofer and speakers remotely from my receiver. Can't beat it for the price and comes highly touted by those more audio intense than myself.. audioengineusa.com
Those look similar to....
I have the Outlaw Audio version of this, it works great and you change the configuration to hook up a sub or send sound from your computer to receiver. -MW
Hope this input helps a bit
Hi Graham, I read your post n entire thread. I hope u dont mind an input from a female I totally agree with u over space area n budget n clean lines. More than a year ago my husband n I changed TV n to create clutter free look, we decided on the Yamaha so...
thanks again Linda, you've...
thanks again Linda, you've pretty much sold me on one of the Yamaha soundbars with added sub. if it works for you then it should work for me especially as they dont need walls to bounce the sound off due to its 'air surround xtreme' system. thanks again G...
I'm not an audiophile
and I'm not 100% sure I understand what you want. Having said that have you looked at the Sonos system? www.sonos.com Does this meet your needs? It feeds off the music stored on your computer, in my case my Mac with Itunes. It does have one other very coo...
thanks Eitan, i've looked...
thanks Eitan, i've looked at Sonos and its not what i want. its designed for multiroom use and i'll only have one reception room and i dont want to have the music sotred and compressed on my pc. thanks for taking the time to help anyway. best graham
As for the sound system
Graham, I have the exact sentiment about having all the cds in one device without compromising the quality of the sound. From what u have explained, u have quite clear idea of the options. I dont have experience in those 2 products u mentioned but I do ha...
thanks Linda, i'll take...
thanks Linda, i'll take a look on the website, but i was after a compact all in one system like the Brennan. thanks again Graham
My wife ...
... tells me i don't hear well when she talks to me, so i don't think i can give you any advice my friend. Filip
Lol matey, we give each...
Lol matey, we give each other plenty of advice on other subjects so no worries and your wife is right. best my belgian friend Graham