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| Written by Anne Ahira |
| Monday, 11 May 2009 07:44 |
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So you have bought the striking LCD or plasma television, probably even mounted it on the wall. You've invested in an upscaling DVD player or maybe even advanced and placed your bets on the success of Sony's Blu-Ray technology.
So you've bought the elegant LCD or plasma TV, maybe even mounted it on the wall. You've invested in an upscaling DVD player or perhaps even progressed and put your bets on the success of Sony's Blu-Ray technology. Audio Review: Speaker Configurations If you've never bought speakers before or if you're just not sure how many speakers are needed, you'll be more confused when you go to the store, enter the speaker area, and find a wide range of configuration options. The home theater package I purchased a couple of years ago came with seven speakers. With your basic two speaker set-up, you'll be able to get true stereo sound. The 3-speaker set-up is a bit better for music because it includes a subwoofer that can deliver more bass which is important for rock, rap, metal, and other types of non-adult contemporary music. At present when you're keen on acquiring a home theater experience, this audio review recommends investing in a 5.1 package. The label is a little deceptive since you're really obtaining 6 speakers. The set consists of a subwoofer, two front speakers, two rear speakers (so the planes or dinosaurs or monsters sound like they're coming from all around you), and a center channel. A newer configuration is called the 6.1 package. Again, the name is misleading because you actually receive 7 speakers. You get everything that comes in the 5.1 set, plus a rear center speaker. This audio review should also mention 7.1 sets, such as the one from Onkyo, that include four rear speakers and no rear channel speaker. Audio Review Recommendations Which speaker design is the finest alternative? Anyway, if you're only listening to music, the two speaker or three speaker configuration will probably be passable. When you desire an impressive set-up, think about buying floor standing speakers that typically come with larger woofers than bookshelf models. The cost is normally higher, as well. At Amazon, for example, JBL speakers cost $300 each. Add another $300 if you want to add the JBL subwoofer for a three speaker configuration. Price wise, however, the best choice from this audio review is a full home theater system that comes with a compatible receiver. Separate receivers are hard to find and very expensive. One of my favorite sets is the Samsung 5.1 home theater system. It includes a 5 CD changer, the receiver, front standing speakers, rear satellite speakers, and an included iPod cradle (something that usually costs extra with most of the systems). About the Author: Anne Ahira's creative nomad guide. Providing the best, up-to-date information on the best in canon copier |