Any good smaller surround sound solutions?
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Try looking at the Yamaha YSP800 Surround Sound Projector
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10067211&catid=20311
...this will be my next purchase as my cats have a habit of eating my speaker cables!!!!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10067211&catid=20311
...this will be my next purchase as my cats have a habit of eating my speaker cables!!!!
this seems to be what's hot in home theatre surround at the CES right now... though, not quite the type the ysp800 is...
because it does not take high power to get a good clean sound that amplifies well for mid to higher frequencies, speakers need not be big. (think car audio tweeters), rather the larger speakers were needed solely for the lower frequency range, which now that sound is sent to a seperate subwoofer box.
i bought the harman/kardon htks 11 speaker system as it matches my flatscreen and the speakers are loud, clear and small. you can buy matching speaker stands that make the speakers look tall and slick (which defeats the smallness of them), mount on your walls, or do like I do and just place them appropriately around your room.
i don't necessarily recommend them... they are great but there are so many similar comparisons out there... go for the best bargain.
hey, Robio- is it a requirement that they are made in Canada?
because it does not take high power to get a good clean sound that amplifies well for mid to higher frequencies, speakers need not be big. (think car audio tweeters), rather the larger speakers were needed solely for the lower frequency range, which now that sound is sent to a seperate subwoofer box.
i bought the harman/kardon htks 11 speaker system as it matches my flatscreen and the speakers are loud, clear and small. you can buy matching speaker stands that make the speakers look tall and slick (which defeats the smallness of them), mount on your walls, or do like I do and just place them appropriately around your room.
i don't necessarily recommend them... they are great but there are so many similar comparisons out there... go for the best bargain.
hey, Robio- is it a requirement that they are made in Canada?
No links to anyting ? I do not really see anything in stores that doesn't stick out too deep
I almost want to hook it up to one of those early 1980's ghetto blasters that are almost as big as a 50" flat screen but just as deep. with a handle, forty D batteries and three cassette decks
I almost want to hook it up to one of those early 1980's ghetto blasters that are almost as big as a 50" flat screen but just as deep. with a handle, forty D batteries and three cassette decks
Here you go.
http://www.miragespeakers.com/v2/product_page.php?open=lines&subid=640&id=639
http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/Alpha-Series
http://www.tannoy-speakers.com/s.php?section=Residential&skin=white&sub=1
And these a just a few, but wont be found at FS or BB
http://www.miragespeakers.com/v2/product_page.php?open=lines&subid=640&id=639
http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/Alpha-Series
http://www.tannoy-speakers.com/s.php?section=Residential&skin=white&sub=1
And these a just a few, but wont be found at FS or BB
Generally, when it comes to speakers, size matters. Even with a sub (and there are many nice sub choices), a speaker that actually sounds good, is at worse -3db at 80hz, and can hit high SPLs is not an easy thing to come by.
Some options you have:
o in wall speakers. The most subtle approach. You can usually paint the grilles your wall color and they will blend in nicely. Be prepared to cut into your drywall, and your stud locations will determine where the speaker goes. PSB makes some nice ones.
o flat panels meant for flat panel speakers. Many companies make them, ranging from Martin Logan to Klipsch. I think they are all kinda gross. You may like them.
o Monitor Audio on wall series (radius). A nice speaker with shallow depth. http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/range.php?range=4
o Quad Lite series. Great finishes, great sound. More of a box though. http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/ranges.php?sector_id=2&range_id=4
o Some of the av123 products. Known in HT circles as value leaders. Once again, more boxes (but generally you need the enclosure size). http://www.av123.com/products_category.php?section=speakers
Given you do not mention a budget, hard to know where to take it.
Some options you have:
o in wall speakers. The most subtle approach. You can usually paint the grilles your wall color and they will blend in nicely. Be prepared to cut into your drywall, and your stud locations will determine where the speaker goes. PSB makes some nice ones.
o flat panels meant for flat panel speakers. Many companies make them, ranging from Martin Logan to Klipsch. I think they are all kinda gross. You may like them.
o Monitor Audio on wall series (radius). A nice speaker with shallow depth. http://www.monitoraudiousa.com/range.php?range=4
o Quad Lite series. Great finishes, great sound. More of a box though. http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/ranges.php?sector_id=2&range_id=4
o Some of the av123 products. Known in HT circles as value leaders. Once again, more boxes (but generally you need the enclosure size). http://www.av123.com/products_category.php?section=speakers
Given you do not mention a budget, hard to know where to take it.
Bose Lifestyle series
Bear in mind that the bulk of the sound comes from the centre channel and front speakers, so don't cut corners on these speakers. Get the best you can afford and you'll get the highest payback.
Nice sleek, slimline design. Cube speakers are a bit bigger than a can of pop. Adequate, soft (but not booming) base from the sub woofer. Some audiophiles may find the speaker sound quality a bit pale in comparison to Infinity, Mission, JBL and the like. But I find them comparable to Mirage. I had them for years and only recently upgraded to a Yamaha 7.1 receiver and Infinity centre channel and front speakers, with a pair of Quest 2 ways and sub-woofer.Robio said:
Bear in mind that the bulk of the sound comes from the centre channel and front speakers, so don't cut corners on these speakers. Get the best you can afford and you'll get the highest payback.
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