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into the videophile camp?
Im sure most of us here are audiophiles looking for some guidance in the video world.
I recently had a few bucks to spend and was thinking of upgrading my audio system. Instead, and Im not sure why, I decided to go with a 57 inch Sony crt.
The other night I rented a DVD and spent the next couple of hours watching a nice movie with my wife and daughter.
I could tell that this unplaned purchase was greatly enjoyed by them as well as myself and to think I was going to buy another piece of audio gear so I can go listen to music...... alone.
Money well spent, I'll say.
Follow Ups:
A Stewart screen/DLP projector combo followed soon after with a complete 5.1 speaker replacement.... I compromised MC hi-rez to support a "screen-friendly" non-identical-to-mains" center speaker.At the moment, I'm still waiting for my new MC hi-rez/DVI-capable Universal player to show up in the home (hopefully, before "Return of the Rings" reappears in it's latest incarnation), so I'm concentrating on 2-channel music at the moment.
I bought a 50" plasma for the expressed purpose of letting me use a floorstanding center channel for MCH audio. I must admit that, since then, I watch a lot more TV than before. Kinda mindless enjoyment but enjoyment, nonetheless.Kal
I just sold my Oracle Delphi MkV, EAR 834P and VPI 16.5. I love the sound of vinyl, and have a very large collection, but the gear spent most of it's time collecting dust. I bought a Panasonic 42" plasma. I have no interest in 5.1, etc., so I have my Pioneer 47Ai Universal player hooked up to my stereo. I may get a subwoofer.That's my conversion.
I have added video/HT to my two channel system. I did it on the cheap & I am generally happy with the result. As others have mentioned it is easier to involve others as few people actually listen to music anymore.
In Reply to: Ok, who's crossing over... posted by Emil on December 4, 2004 at 13:18:49:
In 1990 after 35 years of being an audiophile I stared assembling a Home Theater (separate) and learning about video and film sound. In the ensuing 14 years I have evolved into my present all Maggie system which is now combined (four 1.6's with phantom front and rear center channels). I prefer DTS for 5.1 material (my NAD pre/pro makes it 6.1) and Dolby Pro Logic II Music for everything else (LPs, tapes, laserdiscs, FM, and those few DVDs with Dolby 2 channel sound). So quite a change for a died in the wool 2 channel guy.I spend about half the time listening to music and the other half watching films and concert videos.
I'm moving my Maggie 2-channel setup to a super-deluxxe-o MGMC setup with drop-down CRT front projector. I can only do 5.1 due to my room layout, though I may put an upward firing 6th-channel speaker between my couch and wall and see what happens.This should actually improve on my current 2-channel setup. The MGMC1's I demoed sound a lot crisper than my old 1.4's, and, though the midbass won't be as nice with a subwoofer involved (I'm building a custom sub for the maggies) the overall layout of the speakers and furniture should be better acoustically.
This is a good time to do video. The current AV gear coming out is priced so low you can get really nice used stuff for cheap. My whole video front-end is going to cost me about $3,000, which, when new three years ago, would have run into the high $20's. It's still really good gear, just not "state of the art." I think it will crush anything out there right now for under $20k.
/*Music is subjective. Sound is not.*/
I did 3 years ago, most people will be happy to watch a concert in almost any AV, not many care to hear a CD in our exoteric hifis, so I built a very good sounding AV from scratch, wich has been improved a bit since, of course...
Antonio Melo Ribeiro
Yep, I'm making the move. However I'll still have a great 2 channel system - but more will enjoy my new setup (if I ever finish building the home theater). In my case, I'm going with a projector on a 108" diagonal screen w/ 7.1 audio.
My family doesn't really like it when I fire up my audio system b/c it's usually a man-man sport and b/c of the "noise." Mainly I get complaints I don't spend enough time with the family. What's a music lover to do when you already work 70 hours a week?Getting a 60" SONY RPLCD TV with HDTV satelite receiver(free) and 1080i upconverting DVD player($160!) was GREATLY appreciated by everyone in the family. It's a group sport and gives family chance to do something fun together. And hey, I LOVE movies, too!
now don't be afraid to invest in a decent A/V receiver. On the advice of Joe Murphy on this forum, I bought a Yamaha HTR-5760 receiver recently, and it's excellent! Thanks, Joe!As a strictly two-channel, tube/vinyl man, I feel no shame in admitting that this was a significant upgrade over my old Pro-Logic receiver. For one thing, I can understand the dialog now!
I believe I made a good choice also. I came close to buying the 55 inch Mitsu but happened to come across some comments on the internet about the Sony. Lord knows you cant properly demo a set at Best Buy, CC and the like.
Im already set for 5.1 for now. I had prior to the Sony a HK receiver, Panasonic DVD, Mirage center & surrounds and Hsu sub. Next move would be a DVD player with DVI/HMDI connection as well as ISF calibration or DIY Video Essentials.
Should be fun.
If my audio investment was part of an A/V system, it would be enjoyed (and approved) by everyone else in the family.If that's a Hi-Def display, get some high definition signals to it, if you haven't already. You'll see that's video's answer to high-end audio.
I believe now, more than before, that HT/Multichannel is the future.
Any brick and mortar store that doest embrace HT ( obviously, many are and at the expense of 2 channel) is doomed.yep, Hi def is on the way!
That sucker must weigh 500 pounds! - I got scared off with the 34 inch Sony that weighed close to 200 pounds!I opted for the 32 inch Samsung LCD FlatPanel. - Time will tell if I think my foray into Video Land was worth it. I know I'll be kicking myself when I see my TV for half price 8 months from now! :-(
Cut-Throat
More like 200pounds. Thank God its on wheels :^)
I really wanted a big screen and 57 inches for a plasma, lcd or DLP
is mucho, mucho dinero.
If you can overlook the bulk, these sets are a bargain.
mt
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