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I have noticed that in the audio setup menu, many DVD's give you the option of selecting 'Dolby 2.0', which is 2 channels. I would imagine that those with DVD players hooked up to a mono or stereo TV (using the TV's internal speakers), or a stereo amp/receiver and stereo speakers select this option. My question is this: what do you think the ratio of 2 channel listeners as opposed to full-blown Dolby 5.1 or 6.1 surround sound listeners is, for those that own DVD players? I would think that there are considerable numbers of those who just use 2 channels with their DVD player, and are just happier with the improved picture over VHS. All comments appreciated.
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My HT setup is 2-channel and will likely stay that way. Most of the movies we watch are more dialogue-oriented. The mains also handle bass very well, so I don't have a sub.I don't feel like I am missing out by not having 5.1, since DVD presents a big step up over VCR in terms of image quality and sound (even in stereo the digital coax is a marked improvement over the classic rca-type ICs).
Now my biggest problem is software and storage! I've taken to informally swapping/loaning titles with friends and family. A bit O/T, but has anyone messed around with NetFlix?
.... if it is an older recording with only stereo sound, but the DSP mode chosen in such cases is not agressive and only adds subtle extra sound to the side and rear channels. If the processing is done well this adds heaps to the atmosphere but if done poorly can sound really weird so I appreciate why many avoid it.John
Peace at AA
My HT processor re-mixes the signal based on your configuration, so the rear right and left signals in the 5.1 soundtrack go to my mains. The center is in my system to I can turn it's volume up independently and hear dialog without explosions and other sound effects coming from the mains being too loud.
I have recently taken to purchasing and reading a/v magazines. Looking at these magazines began to perk my interest in 5.1 sound until I noticed one thing. All the advertisements with photos of cool 5.1 setups lacked wires. None of the speakers in the adds are even connected. Wires are a big issue for me - and even bigger for my wife.To me, one needs to distinguish between whether you are going to create a true home theater or if you are going to get the best possible setup for your living room. I think, at least for me, that trying to have a true home theater in a living room setting is a mistake. Since a dedicated theater is out of the question for me, I'm happy with 2 speakers and a subwoofer.
Charles
So when I run it through the mini system's pro-logic mode, I'll get some proper surround, or when I use the TV's speakers, I'll turn the "Spatializer" on for it to simulate beyond speaker boundary sound.
I use 2 channel and haven't given too much thought to multi channel. However I'm surprised when I talk to people at work. It seems like when they upgrade there TV's the also buy into surround sound.I was watching a demo at Circuit City the other day and I found the sounds comming from behind me irritating and distracting. I'm sure this could have been done much better and set up, position and volume setting are all critical. For me right now I have no desire for surround.
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