Actually, I wouldn't be surpised

Posted by bstan (A) on January 2, 2002 at 08:54:07

In Reply to: Re: 2 channels doesn't re-create the soundscape posted by hamster on January 1, 2002 at 23:24:14:

I'm not surprised by the 2-Channel soundscape I can get, because I have an excellant 2-channel system (Dynaudio Contour 2.8 towers) to produce it.

I simply said you cannot create a DVD's 3D soundscape (intended by the director) with 2 speakers. You need a 5.1 speaker setup to do that.

This has absolutely nothing to do with THX, I'm talking exclusively about DD 5.1 or DTS 5.1. I don't like THX, and don't own any THX certified speakers or pre-pros, but my 5-channel amplifier is THX certified.

I'm not interested in what your system cost, that is not the issue we were discussing.

By the way, you are missing out on a lot of bass output available on the DVD with your system, without a subwoofer that's simply a fact.

You could confirm my assumption by using an SPL meter to test the sound output from your main speakers at your listening position when playing only a bass frequency (say 40Hz) at DVD reference volume. It should register at least 115dB SPL (DD standard) on the meter.

bstan

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Topic - 2 channel home theatre - robo 14:15:48 12/24/01 (19)

I have a similar setup... - Arvind Kohli 12:59:54 12/28/01 (0)

Yes you can but it misses the point......... - sober1 04:29:42 12/27/01 (4)

2 channels work JUST FINE! - 6 meter DX'er 21:34:34 12/28/01 (3)

Re: 2 channels doesn't re-create the soundscape - bstan 10:04:50 12/29/01 (2)

Re: 2 channels doesn't re-create the soundscape - hamster 23:24:14 01/01/02 (1)

Actually, I wouldn't be surpised - bstan 08:54:07 01/02/02 (0)

MANY people use only 2 channels for DVD!!! That is fine. - Billiam 08:46:23 12/25/01 (11)

Re: MANY people use only 2 channels for DVD!!! That is fine. - hamster 23:27:35 01/01/02 (3)

Incorrectly Stated - bstan 09:03:07 01/02/02 (2)

Re: Incorrectly Stated - ggraff 02:08:04 01/03/02 (1)

I listen to a holographic 2-channel system - bstan 10:42:30 01/03/02 (0)

DD 2.0 not necessary - bstan 11:38:54 12/25/01 (6)

Re: DD 2.0 not necessary....or is it? - T. Buns 19:28:05 12/26/01 (3)

Yes, if you select PCM output - bstan 23:01:39 12/26/01 (2)

yes, thanks. (nt) - T. Buns 09:18:42 12/27/01 (0)

Also means DVD needs PCM output - bstan 23:05:23 12/26/01 (0)

Re: DD 2.0 not necessary: more... - Elizabeth 05:37:27 12/26/01 (1)

Only with DVD players w/DD/DTS decoders? - bstan 10:26:16 12/26/01 (0)

It will "work" but not very well - John C. - Aussie 15:31:55 12/24/01 (0)

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