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mar1ann8
I want to setup a "home audio system." A setup that should really annoy our neighbors, the whole block. :)
It should be able to connect to my pc, my iPod, the living room DVD & TV. We are currently renting a small apartment, so the setup should also be flexible when we move to a bigger house.
Of course, the balance between the quality of the equipment and the price is priority. I've heard of a brand name "Fluance" but unfortunately does not at the moment export to the Philippines.
Please help.
Answer
This answer is just about the really basic background in your question.
One thing you need to know is that it seems you will need to buy an audio receiver (a pro logic or other form of surround sound receiver) to go along with 5.1 speakers if you want to have true surround sound in your room for watching t.v., also for surround sound from your music.
That is, unless either:
1. You don't buy a separate surround sound speaker system, but instead buy a Home Theatre "In a Box" system, which will include the speakers and everything you need to have surround sound which a receiver gives.
or
2. You know that your t.v. has a digital 3.5mm audio out socket that connects with your separate speaker system (or larger size digital socket which happens to connect with your separate speaker system). This is different to the standard 3.5mm (non-digital) audio out sockets which are typically for headphones or small external speakers.
As far as I know, and I have been thinking about starting by setting up a system by the 3.5mm audio out headphone type sockets, this is possible to give normal (I think) stereo sound which is what is 'physical' stereo surround sound if your speakers are placed around a room, but not true surround sound directed specifically in each channel to each speaker. I really want to know now how the sound quality is by both ways, and not to just dive into surround sound when I haven't really experienced it before.
I think this latter way, trying to get good stereo sound in 5 speakers requires getting adapters such as splitters, for most 5.1 systems, which isn't difficult. I don't know yet, though, if all of the speakers are going to work if surround sound isn't produced!
Anyway, I don't think that means would be relevant to you as you seem to want a high specification system, not a basic stero system on speakers which should provide much more. But it's good to be aware of (what seem to be) the two options: the optimum option with a receiver producing exactly what 5.1 surround speakers were designed to produce, and hopefully, good stereo sound around the room without a receiver.
I know I haven't tried this yet, but I will, and I'll post a comment in the comment boxes for this question after the question closes, if anyone is interested to return.
I'm answering so that it's clear about that you need the speakers as well a receiver. I used to know that well, but recently I got a very good 2.1 system and was thinking about how easy it would be to upgrade to a 5.1 system and I completely forgot the demands for a receiver for that.
The receiver can easily be more expensive than the speakers. Home theatre in a box packages will include everything you need, and can offer cheaper options. This doesn't necessarily mean they are any less good than spending more money on separate speaker systems and receivers. If you are going for the best possible systems, going into, say, thousands of dollars, those who know may tell you that the best thing is to buy the speakers and receiver separately, and make sure you go to audio review magazines and web sites which give great advice and also can match speakers with receivers. If you're spending that much money, it's only sensible to do that. And maybe you'd think it's sensible to go to some real stores to hear examples of some of the systems, and look for what audio experts think of those in the magazines or in web sites when you get home.
I don't know, maybe for much lower prices, the consideration of the value of some of the "home theatre in a box" systems will give results similar to more expensive separates systems.
The starting point, you're probably aware, is the value of sound output in Watts. Then there are a number of other values for speaker sound production to be looking at, certainly if you're spending a lot of money, which I don't really know about yet. The starting point in assessing the sound of the receiver is also the Watts output, as receivers have maximum output levels per channel - i.e. for each speaker in a 5.1 system. Most receivers will adequately deal with good 5.1 speaker systems, but make sure to check, and especially to compare the sound output of the receiver for the subwoofer unit in the speaker system with the subwoofer's output in watts.
Finally, I've said that I'm answering the real basics to know for starting out getting a sound system. Connecting multiple inputs at the same time to a system can bring difficulties; e.g. connecting your computer and your t.v. and video player kind of permanently both together. It is possible. I have seen this in Yahoo Answers. I can't really help.
If you didn't know anything then I hope this is the first step, a starting point. Otherwise, it could be helpful in clarifiying the absolute basics. To me it would really be a task to cope with this with you, very natural, normal, demands of wanting to have permanent connections to all of your sound setups. And you're only talking about the T.V. (with video), computer and plugging in your portable player. Half of me thinks it can't be that hard. For one thing if you're spending a lot of money, it's more likely that you won't have difficulty connecting multiple inputs. Though also I guess you would really need to get to grips with the sound output values I mentioned you should know and what exactly they mean, beyond the most basic identification of a speaker system and receiver by output by Watts only. You may need to read a couple of guides and also go into a shop for demonstration purposes, or more than one shop, perhaps.
edited 8.5.09 :)
This answer is just about the really basic background in your question.
One thing you need to know is that it seems you will need to buy an audio receiver (a pro logic or other form of surround sound receiver) to go along with 5.1 speakers if you want to have true surround sound in your room for watching t.v., also for surround sound from your music.
That is, unless either:
1. You don't buy a separate surround sound speaker system, but instead buy a Home Theatre "In a Box" system, which will include the speakers and everything you need to have surround sound which a receiver gives.
or
2. You know that your t.v. has a digital 3.5mm audio out socket that connects with your separate speaker system (or larger size digital socket which happens to connect with your separate speaker system). This is different to the standard 3.5mm (non-digital) audio out sockets which are typically for headphones or small external speakers.
As far as I know, and I have been thinking about starting by setting up a system by the 3.5mm audio out headphone type sockets, this is possible to give normal (I think) stereo sound which is what is 'physical' stereo surround sound if your speakers are placed around a room, but not true surround sound directed specifically in each channel to each speaker. I really want to know now how the sound quality is by both ways, and not to just dive into surround sound when I haven't really experienced it before.
I think this latter way, trying to get good stereo sound in 5 speakers requires getting adapters such as splitters, for most 5.1 systems, which isn't difficult. I don't know yet, though, if all of the speakers are going to work if surround sound isn't produced!
Anyway, I don't think that means would be relevant to you as you seem to want a high specification system, not a basic stero system on speakers which should provide much more. But it's good to be aware of (what seem to be) the two options: the optimum option with a receiver producing exactly what 5.1 surround speakers were designed to produce, and hopefully, good stereo sound around the room without a receiver.
I know I haven't tried this yet, but I will, and I'll post a comment in the comment boxes for this question after the question closes, if anyone is interested to return.
I'm answering so that it's clear about that you need the speakers as well a receiver. I used to know that well, but recently I got a very good 2.1 system and was thinking about how easy it would be to upgrade to a 5.1 system and I completely forgot the demands for a receiver for that.
The receiver can easily be more expensive than the speakers. Home theatre in a box packages will include everything you need, and can offer cheaper options. This doesn't necessarily mean they are any less good than spending more money on separate speaker systems and receivers. If you are going for the best possible systems, going into, say, thousands of dollars, those who know may tell you that the best thing is to buy the speakers and receiver separately, and make sure you go to audio review magazines and web sites which give great advice and also can match speakers with receivers. If you're spending that much money, it's only sensible to do that. And maybe you'd think it's sensible to go to some real stores to hear examples of some of the systems, and look for what audio experts think of those in the magazines or in web sites when you get home.
I don't know, maybe for much lower prices, the consideration of the value of some of the "home theatre in a box" systems will give results similar to more expensive separates systems.
The starting point, you're probably aware, is the value of sound output in Watts. Then there are a number of other values for speaker sound production to be looking at, certainly if you're spending a lot of money, which I don't really know about yet. The starting point in assessing the sound of the receiver is also the Watts output, as receivers have maximum output levels per channel - i.e. for each speaker in a 5.1 system. Most receivers will adequately deal with good 5.1 speaker systems, but make sure to check, and especially to compare the sound output of the receiver for the subwoofer unit in the speaker system with the subwoofer's output in watts.
Finally, I've said that I'm answering the real basics to know for starting out getting a sound system. Connecting multiple inputs at the same time to a system can bring difficulties; e.g. connecting your computer and your t.v. and video player kind of permanently both together. It is possible. I have seen this in Yahoo Answers. I can't really help.
If you didn't know anything then I hope this is the first step, a starting point. Otherwise, it could be helpful in clarifiying the absolute basics. To me it would really be a task to cope with this with you, very natural, normal, demands of wanting to have permanent connections to all of your sound setups. And you're only talking about the T.V. (with video), computer and plugging in your portable player. Half of me thinks it can't be that hard. For one thing if you're spending a lot of money, it's more likely that you won't have difficulty connecting multiple inputs. Though also I guess you would really need to get to grips with the sound output values I mentioned you should know and what exactly they mean, beyond the most basic identification of a speaker system and receiver by output by Watts only. You may need to read a couple of guides and also go into a shop for demonstration purposes, or more than one shop, perhaps.
edited 8.5.09 :)
what is a good topic for demonstration speech?
starrygirl
i need to show a class a 5 to 9 minute presentation.
Answer
the web page (below) provides: Demonstration Speech Ideas
How To :
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Playdough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an earthquake kit for your house.
Change a flat tire.
Do yoga.
Fit a child on a bicycle.
Choose a bottle of wine for dinner.
Save money clipping coupons.
Polish or shine shoes.
Start a fire in the fireplace.
Plan a romantic date.
Play the games in Las Vegas.
See Disneyland in one day.
Make a swan out of origami.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make wedding favors.
Ride a bike.
Design a sprinkler system.
Run a garage sale.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Backpack through Europe.
Remove acoustic ceilings.
Lay bricks.
Create a water garden.
Build a gazebo.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Plant seasonal flowers.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Safely view the eclipse.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Make a rug.
Do needlepoint.
Can peaches.
Clean sparkplugs.
Prune bushes in the shape of animals.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Perm your hair.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Accessorize your outfits.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Play the cello.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Shave your legs.
Trim and wax your mustache.
Clean your silk plants.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Plan an eight course meal.
Play piano.
Read music.
Straighten your hair.
Groom a pig.
Make an omelet.
Build a castle with Legos.
the web page (below) provides: Demonstration Speech Ideas
How To :
Clean your teeth.
Coordinate clothes for any occasion.
Sign for the deaf.
Apply decorative stencils.
Roll clothes to pack a suitcase.
Make stain-glass.
Read nutrition labels.
Defend yourself against an attacker.
Plan a home fire escape.
Stencil tile.
Set-up an e-mail account.
Change oil in your car.
Play the drums.
Change a baby's diaper.
Swing a golf club.
Putt a golf ball.
Pot flowers.
Prune roses.
Make a simple children's game.
Make peanut butter bars.
Splint a broken leg or ankle.
Keep a healthy puppy.
Succeed in an interview.
Hang wallpaper.
Shoot a free throw.
Pack a backpack.
Use a compass.
Hit a baseball.
Catch a fly ball.
Sell an athletic shoe.
Put on scuba gear.
Fillet a fish.
Install a car stereo.
Get a slim waistline.
Play the saxophone.
Apply makeup.
Apply Theater make-up.
Install a dimmer switch.
Make a pumpkin lantern.
Call a turkey.
Play a guitar.
Purchase a new car for the lowest price.
Serve a tennis ball.
Apply, care, and remove contact lenses.
Restore a piece of antique furniture.
Write a resume.
Find a rental home or apartment.
Set a formal dinner table.
Choose car insurance.
Build a bookcase.
Weave a basket.
Hang curtains.
Change a tire on a bike.
Budget your monthly income.
Wrap a gift professionally.
Tie-dye a shirt.
Wash your clothes properly.
Bathe a baby.
Arrange flowers.
Give a manicure.
Administer CPR.
Administer the Heimlich Maneuver.
Iron clothes.
Use a bow and arrow.
Water ski.
Do simple ballroom dancing.
Take a picture with a 35-mm camera.
Landscape your front yard on a shoestring budget.
Fold napkins for a formal dinner party.
Trim your thighs with exercise.
Build bigger biceps.
Care for your compact discs.
Bake cookies.
Improve your bowling score.
Sew a button on a blouse.
Carve a pumpkin.
Draw cartoon characters.
Make your own valentines.
Recycle in your home.
Frame a picture.
Buy toe shoes.
Play soccer.
Register for college.
Write a childrenâs story.
Mow the lawn.
Organize your closet.
Dye your hair.
Plan a little kid party.
Make Playdough.
Groom your pet.
Set up a tent.
Make a piñata.
Square dance.
Refinish a front door.
Play a video game.
Bunt, or hit a baseball.
Plant a vegetable garden.
Plan a wedding.
Milk a cow.
Stuff a turkey.
Write a poem.
Make deviled eggs.
Make and fly a kite.
Wash and detail a car.
Decorate a Christmas tree.
Tenderize meat.
Make fudge.
Ride a horse.
Program your vcr.
Make a cut up t-shirt look great.
Cross stitch.
Get a date.
Break dance.
Make Bar B Que sauce.
Create a power point presentation.
Make scrapbooks.
Knit.
Install sprinklers.
Play football.
Clean carpets.
Juggle.
Make paper carnations.
Decorate a float.
Make Ice cream.
Balance your checkbook.
Program your cell phone.
Make a web page.
Apply fake fingernails.
Frost and decorate a cake.
Ride a skateboard.
Surf.
Do the chicken dance.
Plan a baby shower.
Grow a herbal garden.
Wax your car.
Make a paper airplane.
Download or upload files on the computer.
Make an emergency kit for your car.
Make an earthquake kit for your house.
Change a flat tire.
Do yoga.
Fit a child on a bicycle.
Choose a bottle of wine for dinner.
Save money clipping coupons.
Polish or shine shoes.
Start a fire in the fireplace.
Plan a romantic date.
Play the games in Las Vegas.
See Disneyland in one day.
Make a swan out of origami.
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Make wedding favors.
Ride a bike.
Design a sprinkler system.
Run a garage sale.
Plan a vegetarian meal.
Groom your dog.
Train your dog.
Backpack through Europe.
Remove acoustic ceilings.
Lay bricks.
Create a water garden.
Build a gazebo.
Make your own jelly.
Plan a picnic.
Make a subway sandwich.
Plant seasonal flowers.
Grow and prune a bonsai tree.
Safely view the eclipse.
Make finger paints.
Make a Halloween costume.
Make a rug.
Do needlepoint.
Can peaches.
Clean sparkplugs.
Prune bushes in the shape of animals.
Build a sandcastle.
Make pancakes.
Make a root beer float.
Perm your hair.
Braid hair.
Create a work out schedule.
Accessorize your outfits.
Line dance.
Twirl a baton.
Play the cello.
Fold the American flag.
Make a card house.
Shave your legs.
Trim and wax your mustache.
Clean your silk plants.
Drop kick a soccer ball or a football.
Eat with chopsticks.
Plan an eight course meal.
Play piano.
Read music.
Straighten your hair.
Groom a pig.
Make an omelet.
Build a castle with Legos.
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