Screwed Without it

[Purple†Pain]

They can take my analog television when they pry it out of my cold dead hands...or whenever it decides to finally burn out. Whatever comes first.

I'm right there with ya D. I bought a 41 inch sony 9 years ago and paid just under 4k for it. I'm not cheap, but I do believe in a term used "Rage against The Machine". Technology is moving so fast , and in a lot of ways that is a good thing. But with the rising cost of everything else, it makes it hard to jump ship and buy a nicer set. I think I'll investigate these surround systems

 

[Legzman]

You've gotta have good sound and good picture. I'm perfectly happy with my new tv. My surround sound is shit though. Maybe in a few years I'll get around to replacing that. In the meantime I suggest you buy this pain!
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=ls48_dvd_index&ck=0
Remember you said your not cheap! lol!

 

[Magnet]

Yeah dont have much of a problem with movies or dvd's but have a few problems when watching TV.

I have dishNetwork and the sound is all over the place. The sound comes in way softer/lower when watching HD channels then normal channels, and then when watching normal channels the sound varys from channel to channel.

And its not like my TV is outdated, its not even a year old Panasonic plasma.

 

[Friday on my mind]

Any TV can be used with a surround sound system. In a true surround sound set up the TV is just used as a "moniter". No sound comes from the TV speakers.

A true surround sound system consists of:
1. A multi-channel audio reciever that is able to decode the digital surround sound audio encoded on DVDs and in digital television programming.
2. At least 5 speakers(center channel, front right, front left, rear right, rear left) and a subwoofer.
3. The necessary wires and cables to connect everything properly.(digital optical cables, Subwoofer cable, speaker wire, etc.)
4. DVD player and digital cable or satelite reciever. All of which should have digital audio outputs on the back that connect(via optical cable) to your Digital surround sound reciever.

HDTV is a whole other thing and requires a seperate explination. If you have any further questions I'd be glad to help.

This is best post here on the subject I think.You don't need new TV you need a surround audio system.Your TV will be picture only.

 

[Legzman]

This is best post here on the subject I think.You don't need new TV you need a surround audio system.Your TV will be picture only.

Thats all I use mine for is picture. The surround sound is for everything else!

 

[sagomakolyma]

Hi all.
Just here in the past couple of months, I have noticed that when I rent or buy a DVD to watch on my TV, that the sound quality sucks. When listening to the dialog, I have to turn the volume way up to hear it, then way down when music comes in.
I asked my blockbuster dude what the deal was, and he told me that ALL movies are digitally recorded with Surround sound, and if my TV is not set up with surround sound that I would have that problem with volume. So, I either go out and spew a bunch of cash on a new set, or 'I'm screwed without it".:crying:

that happens to me all the time, i fucking hate it. but then again if i had surround sound.... i'd fucking love it.

 

[Purple†Pain]

You've gotta have good sound and good picture. I'm perfectly happy with my new tv. My surround sound is shit though. Maybe in a few years I'll get around to replacing that. In the meantime I suggest you buy this pain!
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=ls48_dvd_index&ck=0
Remember you said your not cheap! lol!

Holy Shit man! for that price the sales clerk should blow me. Thanx for the link:wave:

 

[Legzman]

Holy Shit man! for that price the sales clerk should blow me. Thanx for the link:wave:

I agree! Yea and no problem. It was really more of a joke. I don't expect you to go out and buy that thing!

You can piece together a sweet ass component set up, and buy everything separately. All the speakers, the receiver, wiring, etc... for under 2 grand!

 

[Member2019]

Or you can use the $0 solution ...

Hi all.
Just here in the past couple of months, I have noticed that when I rent or buy a DVD to watch on my TV, that the sound quality sucks. When listening to the dialog, I have to turn the volume way up to hear it, then way down when music comes in.
I asked my blockbuster dude what the deal was, and he told me that ALL movies are digitally recorded with Surround sound, and if my TV is not set up with surround sound that I would have that problem with volume. So, I either go out and spew a bunch of cash on a new set, or 'I'm screwed without it".:crying:

Or you can use the $0 solution ...

Go to the "setup" in your DVD player, and change the output to "Stereo" instead of "Surround Sound."