Finding Audio Review
So you have acquired the elegant LCD or plasma TV, probably even mounted it on the wall. You’ve invested in an upscaling DVD player or probably even advanced and placed your bets on the success of Sony’s Blu-Ray technology.
Audio Review: Speaker Configurations
If you’ve never obtained speakers before or if you’re just not certain how many speakers are required, you’ll be more confused while you go to the shop, come into the speaker part, and find a wide variety of configuration choices.
The home theater package I purchased a couple of years ago came with seven speakers. With your basic two speaker set-up, you’ll be able to get true stereo sound. The 3-speaker set-up is a bit better for music because it includes a subwoofer that can deliver more bass which is important for rock, rap, metal, and other types of non-adult contemporary music.
Nowadays when you’re interested in obtaining a home theater experience, this audio review recommends investing in a 5.1 package. The name is a bit deceptive since you’re actually obtaining 6 speakers. The set contains a subwoofer, two front speakers, two rear speakers ( thus the planes or dinosaurs or monsters sound like they’re coming from all around you), and a center channel.
A newer configuration is called the 6.1 package. Again, the name is misleading because you actually receive 7 speakers. You get everything that comes in the 5.1 set, plus a rear center speaker. This audio review should also mention 7.1 sets, such as the one from Onkyo, that include four rear speakers and no rear channel speaker.
Audio Review Recommendations
Which speaker configuration is the finest selection? So, if you’re just listening to music, the two speaker or three speaker design can possibly be good enough. If you need an striking set-up, think about purchasing floor standing speakers which normally come with bigger woofers than bookshelf models.
The cost is normally higher, as well. At Amazon, for example, JBL speakers cost $300 each. Add another $300 if you want to add the JBL subwoofer for a three speaker configuration.
Price wise, however, the greatest option from this audio review is a full home theater system that comes with a compatible receiver. Separate receivers are difficult to acquire and extremely costly. One of my favorite sets is the Samsung 5.1 home theater system. This comprises a 5 CD changer, the receiver, front standing speakers, rear satellite speakers, and an included iPod cradle (something that generally costs extra with most of the systems).
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