want to get a 5.1 set-up, but quick question first
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JustAnotherVictim
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The sound volume is only loud when it's on an rca hookup.Jervis Mcstabby said:
But since you don't pay attention to anything I wouldn't expect you to know that.
Jervis Mcstabby said:
How about 2 game systems (Wii and PS2) and a TV? Can you still get me an employee discount? Same question to you suprarx7nut. Any receivers you guys can recommend between $100-$300?
Go with a Yamaha. They're a bit more than the Insignias and rightfully so. 
You could use a computer speaker if u really wanted but it'd be a pain to keep switching the plugs for your systems.
Give me a sec and I'll find one.....
You could use a computer speaker if u really wanted but it'd be a pain to keep switching the plugs for your systems.
Give me a sec and I'll find one.....
Ok I would buy this....
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=9&type=product&cp=1&id=1138083309444
Its normally 400, but its on clearance cuz its being discontinued.
If you just want a reciever...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1134703786117
$179 IIRC
and then put this on your Christmas list for Santa... :drool:
$2000.00 and worth every penny if you've got the speakers that need it.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1151657261677
*Edited for spacing
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=9&type=product&cp=1&id=1138083309444
Its normally 400, but its on clearance cuz its being discontinued.
If you just want a reciever...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1134703786117
$179 IIRC
and then put this on your Christmas list for Santa... :drool:
$2000.00 and worth every penny if you've got the speakers that need it.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1151657261677
*Edited for spacing
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JustAnotherVictim said:
That's because the RCAs are at 100% volume and only go through one eq chain (on the receiver), whereas on your computer optical setup, not only do you have multiple eq chains (your "crystallizer", bass cut/boost and treble cut/boost on your x-fi card, as well as the receiver's eq), but you also have your x-fi's volume cut to 45% (I checked today). That's the only real reason why the optical's "quieter", no matter how you try to spin it! :slap:
I depends on how you're setting it up. If you're using the RCA cables I would have suggested using a multisystem video/audio cable, but I don't know of any that do last-gen and current-gen hookups on the same cable:icon_conf . If you're going with the Z-5500s get this for RCAGot Boost? said:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2177,CONTENTID=10036
Or if you're gonna go optical get this or equivalent
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optic...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1175853326&sr=8-16
I don't work for circuit city anymore, but the vendor affiliate deal went as being 50% off msrp (which now would be 200 after discount) if you're set on saving that extra $55, find someone working at CC that will hook you up, (that is, before CC's plan to lay off 60,000 employees goes into effect, so maybe you should use that as a bargaining chip:biglaugh: )
Those Yamahas suprarx7nut linked to don't look bad, but you shouldn't ever buy based on specs unless you can't help it. I'd suggest calling around to local best buys to see if they have any on demo, then if you find one that does bring a cd you are ridiculously familiar with (one where you could playback the songs in your head without actually needing the cd to be playing) and see if it sounds better or worse than you've known it to sound.
Also, if you only have an mp3 player to hookup make sure the files you're playing are 192kbs or higher
suprarx7nut said:If you just want a reciever...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...iever&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1134703786117
$179 IIRC
Hook me up with your employee price? :naughty: eh? eh? *wink wink nudge nudge*
JustAnotherVictim
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Jealous because I have more control?Jervis Mcstabby said:
He has an X-fi card so his setup will be similar.
Start paying attention.
Got Boost? said:
Haha, I get that all the time.
My answer is consistently that I will do that but only if you make it worth my while. "worth my while" is where most people walk away. :biglaugh:
If I could stand to profit 100 bucks, I'd consider it. Now since my discount would be around 20% you'd be paying me around 240 bucks for your 180 dollar reciever.
In all seriousness I'd only save around 40 bucks and you'd pay close enough to that to have it shipped out to you that its not a decent savings.
So simply put: Sorry, but no.
Now cables on the other hand......
Just spinning your wheels, as usual. I know he has an X-fi, that has nothing to do with volume or perceived volume.JustAnotherVictim said:
JustAnotherVictim
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I could never go back to computer speakers. My PC is my media center and thus it is hooked up to an LCDTV and 5.1 surround. I've had my sound set up for almost 4 years now. Panasonic SA-HE70 receiver, all JBL speakers and sub.