Home Theater

ive been wanting to buy a home theater system for sometime (to watch movies and listen to music) but im undisided on which is best. im looking at sound quality not features. i went to circuit city but there home theaters are capped so no one will put it too lound.

these are the 2 systems i am most interested in, can anyone tell me which one is better?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-Component-Home-Theater-System-HT-DDW790/sem/rpsm/oid/174935/catOid/-12884/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-Complete-Home-Theater-System-SCPT650/sem/rpsm/oid/175796/catOid/-12884/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-07-14 17:21:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just looking for a basic high power amplifier for a simple 2 channel stereo system. Would rather have seperates (power and pre amp) with a lot of power than a receiver. How come pro audio looks like a much better deal?

2007-07-14 16:07:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does the black cloth cover that cover speakers do to the sound? Just to protect the speakers or better sound or what? Sorry for my ignorance... thanks.

2007-07-14 14:22:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-14 13:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by cody m 1

I have an old but very expensive home-theater audio system. The Dolby decoder finally died, but the amplifier is still fine.

Are there any receiver-only components (i.e., no amplifier) on the market now?

If not, are there any cheap receivers with 5.1 pre-amp outputs I could send to my existing amplifier?

2007-07-14 12:45:56 · 4 answers · asked by David B 2

i need a DVD player because my XBOX 360 is TOO NOISY, so i'm looking for a DVD Player i want it to hold multiple discs, and i want it to have an Optical Audio Output, but i dont need it to do the whole HDMI upconvert stuff, so i'd rather not spend the extra money on it.

2007-07-14 11:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to upgrade my Home theater system. I would like to get a powered subwoofer, what difference will I notice? Will it shake the walls and tick off the neighbors too much, maybe I should keep the passive subwoofer? The one I have is nice but it could be a little better.

2007-07-14 10:35:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I am not a loud person by nature. I studied music, I understand the dangers of damaging your ears etc. However, I recently moved into this great loft. Now, the floors are concerte, but unfortunately the walls are drywall and, well, I have (absolutely gorgous (!), but..) loud neighbor. Actually, it's her home stereo system. She doesn't do it often, however, there are times I just want to drown out her sound (imagine walking into an Abercrombie and Fitch store and hearing the music FULL BLAST).

No, I really don't want to ask her to turn it down. Why? I think this is one of the few things she enjoys in life. I feel really bad, actually. She seems like quite a nice person and all of that. Honestly, if you start telling your immediate neighbors to keep turning their stuff down it really puts a damper on positive neighbor relationships.

Anyhow, what is the LOUDEST non-audiophile system I can get? :)

2007-07-14 10:30:49 · 6 answers · asked by AllFun 2

an LCD TV here in UK. A link would be appreciated.

2007-07-14 08:50:03 · 4 answers · asked by Logan7 2

my tv has a built in digital tuner is that a problem

2007-07-14 04:41:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

which player is better blu ray or hd dvd?

2007-07-13 20:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by eNvy 2

2007-07-13 19:41:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering if I buy a upconvert DVD player and use Component Cables to hook it up will i get the upconvert quality or does it only work if I use HDMI connection?

2007-07-13 15:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by regulator213_1999 1

i have a kicker solox 18" and want to use it in my home stereo. can i use a 4000 watt dj amp. to power it and hook it up to my subwoofer port on the back of my reciever? do most dj amps come with options to tune which freq, cause i dont want it to play a high freq and blow. anyone know of a good one for around $400?

2007-07-13 11:01:53 · 2 answers · asked by John M 2

any specs you can provide will be helpful regarding frequency, wood cabinet etc.

2007-07-13 09:38:30 · 1 answers · asked by Joe D 1

I know i need to buy hdmi cable since not comes with it, but i do need to buy a better composte cable for display hd?

2007-07-13 04:58:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-12 18:59:41 · 4 answers · asked by Rohit S 1

I download video from some news groups. For the 4.7GB DVDs, I burn them and they work fine in my DVD players. But when I burn 8.5GB double layer DVDs, my DVD players don't recognize them.

What could I be doing wrong?

2007-07-12 16:27:01 · 2 answers · asked by Net Rider 3

Floorspeakers have 8 inch woofers. will sub woofer reduce bass from larger speakers

2007-07-12 14:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by Joe D 1

I was just wondering if you guys knew of any real nice, brand-name A/V receivers that have:
1) Good sound AND video quality
2) Probably 3 HDMI ports (HDMI 1.3 if possible)
3) For under $1000 (?)

Thanks in advance guys!

2007-07-12 12:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by omari_revolutions 2

say if i am on the second floor of an apartment complex and i am blasting my music with my 180watt sub woofer, will the people below me be able to hear it?

2007-07-12 10:15:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a tv (with the rca input/outputs on it), dvd player and a home theater system. My cable doesnt go thru a box it goes straight from the wall to the tv. I know how to hook up the dvd player so video goes thru tv and sound thru dvd player. When i try to watch basic cable no channels play surround sound. What am i doing wrong???

2007-07-12 09:36:55 · 5 answers · asked by babygurl38063 2

I am running the laptop off 110v, and the TV is 220v, but even when I plug the laptop into the 220, it throws the breaker...the only way it won't is if I run the laptop off battery. I would like to play videos I have on my laptop through the TV...

2007-07-11 23:58:31 · 1 answers · asked by jholler0351 1

my brother has a dvd player that can hold like 400 dvds and it stores them all and he can program like the names of the movies so you can just look at a long list of names of movies and you click which one you like and it switchs to that disks and begins to play so please help thanks

2007-07-11 20:09:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Oppo 970HD with Toshiba HD-A2 perhaps ?
Just want to know if
a SUPERB upconverting DVD player will be close to or equal to a HD-DVD player...

Will the difference be as dramatic as VHS vs DVD

2007-07-11 19:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by TheAshMan 2

I need info on a speaker labled ALTEC Lansing corporation in a walnut colored vaneered triangle shaped cabinet measuring approx.36" high,38"wide,26" deep,weighs a ton and has what appears to be a 14"-15" speaker behind a tweedy fabric grille. There appears to be only the one speaker in the cabinet leading me to think it is a bottom speaker. I think it might be a voice of the theatre,but i cannot find supporting pictures of similar speaker or ads.
I have only one and would like to find another but have no idea where to look.
I know my description is sketchy.
Can anyone help a brother out?

2007-07-11 18:28:45 · 4 answers · asked by cab 1

Do you think blu ray player prices will fall in the not too distant future? What about before christmas?

2007-07-11 18:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon V 2

ok so im lookin for a reciever for my bedroom...doesnt have to be that special, i already have my harmon kardon in my living room. ok so ive been looking at a brand called insignia,so does anyone have experience with this brand..as far as reliability. or can maybe offer another brand for me to think about..money isnt an issue at all but i would rather stay on a budget if possible. just dont reccomend one of those walmart all in one kits.

2007-07-11 17:25:15 · 6 answers · asked by greenman 4

Ok I really enjoy watching movies and sports. I have a pretty good dvd collection and watch them a lot. I am looking into getting a bigger tv and surround sound system. Any good advice on what and where to get it. I don't have the biggest budget. Any good websites or stores where I can save and still get quality? May be even interest free payments to get something nicer.
Please give me some advice. Big screen or flat screen? How many watts for an average living room?

Thanks

2007-07-11 16:42:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im wondering HOWcan i buy a screen projector IN a store for less then $750. If anybody has personal experierience of buying a home entertainment screen projector IN A STORE, can u please fill me in on where you got it? I am only able to buy screen projectors that price online, but i dont have a credit card.

:(

2007-07-11 16:24:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous