Frank L
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- Jul 23, 2001
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Hi folks...
Bare with me while I explain myself, I need your input here. Let me start this by saying that I've got the Software side of DVD covered completely, but when it comes to the Hardware side I'm pretty much a virgin, so please be gentle.
The thing is that I want to enhance my current HT by improving my sound system. I'll give you a description of what my current HT is like:
1. Panasonic 32" Widescreen TV 100 Hz Digital Scan (NTSC/PAL)
2. Pioneer DVK101 Multi-region DVD-player (NTSC/PAL)
3. Cambridge SoundWorks' DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT2500 DIGITAL (don't laugh)
I started with the DVD-player, which is a 2nd generation player, on an old 14" TV I had, I quickly replaced the TV with the new widescreen one because it was ridiculous, and now I love the image.
Now, as you can see the sound side of things is pretty lame. I realize that the CSW's DTT2500 system is targeted mainly to computers and gaming, but at the time it was the cheapest option, and quite frankly, to my (decidedly) untrained ear it sounds pretty good.
The thing is that now I want to see what the whole DTS hoopla is about. So here's what I thought...
1. Replace the CSW's DTT2500 with a DD5.1/DTS receiver and get a new set of speakers.
or
2. Replace the DVD-player with a next-gen, DD5.1/DTS-capable DVD-player.
So here are the questions that I have:
1. Which option is better, sound and quality-wise? Get a dedicated receiver, with speakers, or get a new DVD-player that is capable of DD5.1/DTS.
2. For that matter, are there ANY DVD-players which include a DD5.1/DTS receiver so that you just hook the speakers? Or do I have it all wrong? Or, in order to listen to DTS I need BOTH a DTS-capable DVD-player and a DTS-capable receiver?
3. Can I still use the old speakers from the CSW's DTT2500 setup on whatever new choice I go for, thus saving some money? Or will I blow them up if the watt-output is too much for them?
4. How difficult is it to hook and set up a receiver to the DVD-Player?
5. If I get a receiver, do I need to get an amplifier?
6. And last, but certainly not least, who killed Laura Palmer?
Well as you can see I know very little and have a lot of questions that need to be clarified. I hope you guys can get some time and give me a hand, like I said my current HT looks great but the sound is just ok, I want to give DTS a spin, just not sure how to go about it.
I hope I can get the facts straight, and then I'll worry about the budget later. Thanks!
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F
Bare with me while I explain myself, I need your input here. Let me start this by saying that I've got the Software side of DVD covered completely, but when it comes to the Hardware side I'm pretty much a virgin, so please be gentle.
The thing is that I want to enhance my current HT by improving my sound system. I'll give you a description of what my current HT is like:
1. Panasonic 32" Widescreen TV 100 Hz Digital Scan (NTSC/PAL)
2. Pioneer DVK101 Multi-region DVD-player (NTSC/PAL)
3. Cambridge SoundWorks' DeskTop Theater 5.1 DTT2500 DIGITAL (don't laugh)
I started with the DVD-player, which is a 2nd generation player, on an old 14" TV I had, I quickly replaced the TV with the new widescreen one because it was ridiculous, and now I love the image.
Now, as you can see the sound side of things is pretty lame. I realize that the CSW's DTT2500 system is targeted mainly to computers and gaming, but at the time it was the cheapest option, and quite frankly, to my (decidedly) untrained ear it sounds pretty good.
The thing is that now I want to see what the whole DTS hoopla is about. So here's what I thought...
1. Replace the CSW's DTT2500 with a DD5.1/DTS receiver and get a new set of speakers.
or
2. Replace the DVD-player with a next-gen, DD5.1/DTS-capable DVD-player.
So here are the questions that I have:
1. Which option is better, sound and quality-wise? Get a dedicated receiver, with speakers, or get a new DVD-player that is capable of DD5.1/DTS.
2. For that matter, are there ANY DVD-players which include a DD5.1/DTS receiver so that you just hook the speakers? Or do I have it all wrong? Or, in order to listen to DTS I need BOTH a DTS-capable DVD-player and a DTS-capable receiver?
3. Can I still use the old speakers from the CSW's DTT2500 setup on whatever new choice I go for, thus saving some money? Or will I blow them up if the watt-output is too much for them?
4. How difficult is it to hook and set up a receiver to the DVD-Player?
5. If I get a receiver, do I need to get an amplifier?
6. And last, but certainly not least, who killed Laura Palmer?
Well as you can see I know very little and have a lot of questions that need to be clarified. I hope you guys can get some time and give me a hand, like I said my current HT looks great but the sound is just ok, I want to give DTS a spin, just not sure how to go about it.
I hope I can get the facts straight, and then I'll worry about the budget later. Thanks!
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F