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01-25-2019, 04:06 PM | #23 |
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I would argue a sub is required for anything audio whether it be movies or music. Most speakers don't have the bass driver/design to properly reproduce deep low frequency audio. In addition, you get benefits from introducing a sub with the rest of the audio range. People can view the use of a sub integrated into the mains where the mains are crossed over with a high pass filter typically around 80Hz as at a minimum bi-amping their system. Because the amp driving the main speakers doesn't have to spend energy driving the deep low frequencies, the amp isn't taxed as much and can more efficiently drive the upper frequencies without distortion.
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I went the lazy route and got a 75” NU8000 and a HW-N950. Very happy with my route and didn’t have to do much to set it all up.
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This is the difference between an average Joe and the avs forum members. I am with you, I really can't tell much of a difference between a certain quality of sound and video. But when I am reading avs forum I sometimes feel like I might be legally blind and deaf. I would probably be happy with stuff that is half the price as long as I don't read the comments about them on avs forum.
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The ones I did hold to task are those that clearly buy a name brand and spend a ton of money to just show off how much money they can spend. I laugh when I see a $20,000/pair speaker shoved into some entertainment center or some corner of a room not set up properly. I got into some debates where I said, you would get better performance than that $20k speaker set up that way if you bought speakers at a 1/4 of the price set up properly in the same room. |
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Sorry, didn't mean for it to come off as a cheap set up, that wasn't my intention, it wasn't a well worded post. My point was that there is a pretty big difference between what a typical person would be happy with and the avid avs forum member would be happy with. If you are just reading comments there and not able to actually test things out it, you usually end up with more equipment than necessary.
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I'd also try to find a way to expand my budget on the projector. Check out what Epson has on clearance/refurb, a lot of times you can find fantastic deals and they come with the same 2 year warranty as new. I bought my 5020UB there for $900 a year and a half ago. I use it almost daily, no issues and image is fantastic. I won't comment too much on the speakers as I haven't heard any of them, but from past experience with Klipsch, I wouldn't consider them if it was my build. Sub/s are also a major necessity for HT. For music...depends on you and what you listen to, but with a frequency response that starts at -3db at 60Hz, I think you'll find yourself wanting a sub. Your thoughts on using the Sony AVR for now is fine. The biggest "upgrades" come from projectors and speakers. |
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I did a lot of research on projectors, and I learned there's no such thing as a perfect projector. What works for one person's room would be terrible or overkill for another. The 1060 is the best bang for the buck and replacement lamps are a measly $25.
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I'm starting to think if I should just go straight to the 4 speaker Atmos at this point. The ceiling ones are the cheapest to buy anyways. I'll think about it.
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I'm not an audiphile in any way shape or form. What do you guys think of using a soundbar + subwoofer combo for home theater?
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