virtual surround

[idioteque]

hey all
does virtual surround sound, (only 2 speakers) work??
i really like the look of the new sony dav-x1, but wont bother if its naff, want to make sure ive got something that is going to work
The reason i dont want 'real' surround is basically cos imk lazy, and the missus, dosnt want cables/speakers everywhere
you lot seem to know more than this lil noob, so please help

oh btw dav-x1 details etc here:

http://www.whathifi.com/newsMainTemplate.asp?storyID=206&newssectionID=2

 

[supervij]

I find that virtual surround works in a limited way. If you have your TV and couch set up so that there are walls equidistant from them, then it works. The sound that is supposed to be the "surround" will bounce off the walls and seem to come from behind you. If your setup is not like this, then some of those "surround" sounds will disappear; you just won't hear them. That's what I found with my old Sony TV, anyway. The virtual surround is mildly convincing, but it's nothing compared to the real thing.

cheers,
supervij

 

[markw]

I've heard this and, for only one box, it impressed the heck outta me.

Bit, it has 42 individual speakers and amplifiers andone heckuva DSP. All you need is a source component. ...but I'd recommend a subwoofer.

http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/YamahaYSP-1DigitalSoundProjector1.php

[Edit - our review is much more comprehensive. - Admin]

(holding shoephone to ear) Sorry 'bout that, Chief. ...didn't know you had one.
Try This: Http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/loudspeakers/YamahaYSP-1DigitalSoundProjector1.php

 

[idioteque]

cheers for the info guys (and admin)

reviews are helpfull, but i find peoples oppinions are some much more helpfull, you can read reviews tilly uor blue in the face, but sometimes just talking to peple helps dontcha think??

hope this sony is up to the business, im quite keen

 

[Pyrrho]

I think you will find that some work somewhat, but not as well as a good surround system that actually uses rear speakers. Whether it works well enough for you is something you should decide by listening for yourself.

 

[crossroadazn]

Check out the new Polk 1 speaker virtual surround.