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Bronze Member Username: Tsl90
Edmond,
OK
United States
Post Number: 35
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 02:53 pm: |
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I am putting together a 5.1 HT system. I have read some good things about the "Avia Guide to HT" DVD. Does anyone know much about it? Do you recommend it or anything similar?
How about a sound pressure level meter? Worth the investment?
Thanks
TL |
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Bronze Member Username: Forcedinduction
Post Number: 26
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 01:50 am: |
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WTF.... Just go listen to different equipment and listen to advice from people who've been putting together systems for awhile. If you're spending 25,000+ on a system or installing a commercial system then you may want to get a little scientific with your system. Otherwise pick what sounds good to you and is highly recommended and go from there. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 1737
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 11:17 am: |
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It depends really on how critical you are about your system. The AVIA guide is an excellent tool and you can use it to set up your system to its full potential, but again, it is your choice. Same is true about the sound meter. |
Bronze Member Username: Forcedinduction
Post Number: 55
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 12:06 pm: |
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If you spend less than 2000 on speakers alone, then those items would not be worth it. I could tell you a story about someone who bought a 400 HT in a box and spent the same on cables.... |
Silver Member Username: Elitefan1
Post Number: 749
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 12:07 pm: |
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"Video Essentials" is another good setup disc that I highly recommend for especially the proper video calibration of yout tv and I have seen it at my local video rental store.
I think a sound level meter is absolutely a must to correctly calibarate your receiver. Many receivers include some type of auto calibibration system but I would much rather use a level meter because that way you are 100 percent sure what your speaker levels are. You can pick up a meter at Radio Shack for less than $50. |
Bronze Member Username: Forcedinduction
Post Number: 56
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 12:55 pm: |
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That's it, there are more idiots on this forum than I had once thought. I'm deleting my account. Morons |
Bronze Member Username: Tsl90
Edmond,
OK
United States
Post Number: 38
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 10:34 am: |
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Thanks for the info. I'm definitely a greenhorn at this, but like the idea of tinkering with the audio and video. I figure it would be good practice if I ever upgrade anyhow.
My TV is a Mits 55511 rear projection. Do you think the AVIA would be the best all around purchace (my understanding is it has audio and video)or is there something else you recommend?
Thanks
TL |
Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 1744
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, October 25, 2004 - 01:54 pm: |
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Looks like you are on the right track. Just make sure that you know how much to charge people when they call you to their homes and ask you to calibrate their system
have fun! |
Scotty2Hotty Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 01:14 am: |
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Brenden did delete his acct... |
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Gold Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 1748
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 08:29 am: |
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life goes on... |
