HDMI: pass through, repeater, switcher?

[bandphan]

No it doesn't. And since you already have a blu-ray player I suggest you not worry about it to much. Focus on upgrading your speakers for now. Downmixing with better speakers is better than direct with bad ones.

Unless you can sell the player and get one with analog outs.

If you want a game system just get an xbox 360. They are pretty awesome.

FYI many believe that there is no audible difference between HD audio and dolby digital. Their is a belief that the differences are due to higher recording standards being used for HD audio.

Im one of those many Ive tried to compare tracks from current movies and have really only noticed different output levels, doesnt mean that there are differences, I just dont notice them.

 

[bound4h]

If you want a game system just get an xbox 360. They are pretty awesome.

Got a PS3 already, maybe I'll just wait for a firmware upgrade, although I think it's more of a hardware issue anyway.

What's your take on B&W? I'd hate to mix and match my speakers.

Also, have a couple more questions:

1. What are satellites? Aren't these just the rear surrounds? Or are they a specific type of speakers MADE for surround.
2. Do the rears have to be "surround" speakers, or can they just be 2-way bookshelfs?
3. If I can get floorstanding B&W DM603s (full range, 3way), can't I just move the 601s to the rear? This is sort of a lead-in to question 2.

Thanks

 

[lsiberian]

Got a PS3 already, maybe I'll just wait for a firmware upgrade, although I think it's more of a hardware issue anyway.

What's your take on B&W? I'd hate to mix and match my speakers.

Also, have a couple more questions:

1. What are satellites? Aren't these just the rear surrounds? Or are they a specific type of speakers MADE for surround.
2. Do the rears have to be "surround" speakers, or can they just be 2-way bookshelfs?
3. If I can get floorstanding B&W DM603s (full range, 3way), can't I just move the 601s to the rear? This is sort of a lead-in to question 2.

Thanks

B&W has very high build quality from what i've heard and seen. They use very good bracing and dampening.

I think numbers 3 is a great plan, but I'm not a big fan of 3-way speakers ever being used. I believe you are better off pairing a 2-way with a subwoofer module of similar size. Basically get a couple of subs to match your fronts. designing a good 3-way is very complex and the benefits of one are not enough to warrant their selection over a sub -2way combo.

Even a 500 dollar SVS sub would make a better bottom for a 3-way setup. If you build your own sub. You could use a JL Audio 8" for the bottom driver. It is a very capable driver.

Summary. Get another pair of bookshelves and get a pair of subs to use in stereo as the bottoms for the 3-way speakers.

If you do this and place a similar sub in the rear of your setup. Then you can use a single ultra or something similar to do the sub 50hz work.

Of course this setup takes more tweaking, and setup.

I know all this stuff can seem complex. But I do suggest you read some on loud speaker design and acoustics(if you haven't already) By doing so it will be much easier to identify better solutions.

I caution you not to get caught up in hype. There is a much out there even on our site people will spill nonsense. I've even done it The reason I hang out here is that someone will call out the nonsense for what it is.

Ultimately it's not the media something is on that makes it a great recording it's the quality of the studio, musician, and song that decide. I've heard MP3s from some bands that sounded better than CDs from others. Which should never be the case, but in this industry it can be.

 

[bound4h]

lsiberian,

Thanks again for the response.

I think what I am going to do is go with a pair of larger bookshelves than I have now, still 2 way or 2.5way and leave the LFE for the ASW1000. If at a later point in time I need some lower-mid range I'll invest in some lows for the mains as you've mentioned.

Thanks again.

Mike

 

[lsiberian]

lsiberian,

Thanks again for the response.

I think what I am going to do is go with a pair of larger bookshelves than I have now, still 2 way or 2.5way and leave the LFE for the ASW1000. If at a later point in time I need some lower-mid range I'll invest in some lows for the mains as you've mentioned.

Thanks again.

Mike

Large is usually a good sign for a bookshelf. But if you can get a peak inside then you'll know the quality by seeing plenty of damping and bracing.

Neutrality should be your aim. I do suggest you look for sealed designs if possible. They tend to be better overall as bookshelves.

 

[Gazza]

Hey guys. Very helpful thread you have here. And am defiantly more knowledgeable for it. So thanks.

Just to make sure of a future purchase I need to ask a little question.

avalon.co.nz/default,1504.sm

This is what I'm after but I need to make sure that this model will transfer sound and video through an HDMI 1.3 cable from my PS3 to the Receiver.

Setup.
PS3 > HDMI cable > Receiver (input) > HDMI Cable (output) > HDTV.

Another question does the HDMI cable that connects the Receiver and TV need to be 1.3 also?

This will work, correct?