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• Re: Next thing to upgrade in my system? - Lowrider 09:19:00 09/03/02 (5)
  In Reply to: Next thing to upgrade in my system? posted by Charm on September 01, 2002 at 09:30:31:

  For me the sound has more impact than the image, I prefer a smallish TV with good external sound, than a Big screen with its speakers...

  So I would start with a subwoofer, then surround speakers, then the screen...
  
  

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  • The thing is, once (if) you go to a larger screen - cfraser 11:39:16 09/03/02 (4)
    In Reply to: Re: Next thing to upgrade in my system? posted by lowrider on September 03, 2002 at 09:19:00:

    you often have to rearreange the room. And the existing speakers may not cut it, both re capability and position. So it's a good idea to make a PLAN, decide what you'd like to have, and choose stuff that fits in with that direction. What works for a small area doesn't necessarily translate well to a larger viewing space the larger screens require. At least that's what I found, depends on what gear you already have.

    But yeah, I went for the sound gear first myself, but once I got the "nice" screen, the system seemed rather unbalanced on the audio side, not doing it justice. It is an intangible that I hadn't counted on.
    
    

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    • Re: The thing is, once (if) you go to a larger screen - Lowrider 13:31:02 09/03/02 (3)
      In Reply to: The thing is, once (if) you go to a larger screen posted by cfraser on September 03, 2002 at 11:39:16:

      That could happen too... but with the front speakers, not probable with subwoofer or surrounds...
      
      

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      • That's right - cfraser 13:46:44 09/03/02 (2)
        In Reply to: Re: The thing is, once (if) you go to a larger screen posted by lowrider on September 03, 2002 at 13:31:02:

        from what I found. (As long as your surrounds are positioned properly, see Dolby site for correct positioning, and can work adequately from there. Many manufacturers promote totally improper surround positioning because of what they sell, no relation to how DD/dts are mixed to sound. Surround speaker positioning changes with seating changes, and a large screen dictates that.) I did upgrade my surrounds, but yes, that was not truly necessary. I had another use for the original surround speakers, so decided to get something better for the more "public" and oft-used system.

        [Just meant that upgrading the screen can have financially deleterious effects if it makes things seem ill-matched. I had absolutely no intention of having a semi-proper surround AV system when I got the large screen. Somehow, the bigger screen made me say "hey, this is not bad" (I'm not a TV watcher at all) and then my problems started. Beware! I am liking it now though, another unwashed unbeliever converted...you know how they are.]
        
        

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        • Re: That's right - Lowrider 13:57:56 09/03/02 (1)
          In Reply to: That's right posted by cfraser on September 03, 2002 at 13:46:44:

          My 32" TV looks so small with my upgraded sound system... I have to get a plasma... Please don´t tell me I will have to upgrade everything again... :(

          Just kidding, we always want to upgrade, anyway... ;)
          
          

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          • Upgrade fever - cfraser 14:36:38 09/03/02 (0)
            In Reply to: Re: That's right posted by lowrider on September 03, 2002 at 13:57:56:

            I am not really subject to it, I am reasonably easy to please, not particularly critical as some inmates go. What happens is, I get to a point where I find things are balanced. In their capability and performance, they work well together. And then I'm happy, I can honestly say that. Then I have a thought, get an idea from somebody, see something I like... What really screws things up is when you *accidentally* (mistakenly, ignorance, lack of vision) insert a piece of gear into the works that is obviously superior to your other stuff, and is more demanding...
            
            

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• Re: Next thing to upgrade in my system? - lingerlonger 02:15:33 09/02/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Next thing to upgrade in my system? posted by Charm on September 01, 2002 at 09:30:31:

  If you are happy with your current picture size and quality I think you should go for the missing speakers to complete your 5.1 setup.

  You seem to have all the other components so why not finish it off and have a look and listen BEFORE you start thinking about upgrades.

  
  Good luck

  LINGERLONGER
  
  

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• Re: Next thing to upgrade in my system? - cfraser 19:05:20 09/01/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Next thing to upgrade in my system? posted by Charm on September 01, 2002 at 09:30:31:

  Go for the big screen if you can. The 4:3 formats are actually a better deal than the 16:9 formats right now, all other things being equal. I went for the 16:9 format, it's good for MY purposes, but I know better now (when all features are equal in a brand, they charge extra for the 16:9 format, just because it's being marketed to be "better"). Good luck.
  
  

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• I have Relatively Cheap Gear - Robertc88 10:56:29 09/01/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Next thing to upgrade in my system? posted by Charm on September 01, 2002 at 09:30:31:

  For watching movies regarding the receiver and speakers. I was utilizing a 36" TV and went to a Toshiba 50" RPTV that is HDTV ready.

  It is going to depend on how much you have to spend. I'd say the TV upgrade gives the bigger "like a theater" feeling!!
  
  

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