dctraveler
All I can find is info on audio for cars or home theaters. I want to talk to a smart person about stereo components. Basically how to integrate them when sourcing from iTunes (on a computer) as well as something like a turntable, etc.
I can't find anyone with stereo know-how at Best Buy or Target and there don't seem to be any stereo stores around any more. Where would you turn for answers?
Our home stereo is indeed "not a good one". We have a mediocre amplifier, a CD player and a turntable (as I still have a few hundred LPs). The speakers are mediocre and their location is not good. Due to the location of the system and the hassles with sorting through nearly 1000 CDs, I was hoping to find a new solution.
All my CDs have been burned to iTunes. I was thinking of buying the Sonos speaker system which would allow me to access all that music with the touch of a button. In addition, I would be able to move the speaker(s) anywhere in the house depending on where we are gathered at the time. The only immediate drawback is the loss of LPs from the equation. I suppose I could burn the LPs to MP3 as well, but that would take a long time and I have been told the quality of that would be even worse than what happened when the CDs went to MP3.
So I am asking if there is a way to hook up a turntable to a wireless system like Sonos. Or is there another (wireless) speaker s
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You are needing to visit your local independent high end audio video store as they carry the good brands of speakers and equipment, and the salesmen at these stores generally have many years experience designing, installing, and calibrating higher quality systems. Most of these high end stores have very knowledgeable salesmen, and should be more than happy to help you.
As you discovered the chain stores don't have a clue what they are doing, and 98% of the equipment they carry is low end anyway.
So not only will these high end audio stores be helpful, there are other resources it just depends on how much you want to learn about them. First step would be to read the book THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO by Robert Harley. It is well written, allows you to learn as little or as much as you want, as each chapter goes from basic to advanced. You can also get some really helpful information form some of the better trade magazines like Absolute Sound, and Stereophile. They review all the better speakers and gear and the reviewers are all highly knowledgeable.
There are also some good online pages and forums.
When it comes to prices its endless what you can spend on a high quality system, so the highest performance is only limited by our budgets. But with that said, you can also design a good budget system if you choose carefully, and either do your homework or find someone that really knows high end audio.
Your best bet for a good budget system, is a nice pair of free standing speakers like a pair of Vandersteen 1c for around a $1100 a nice integrated amplifier from NAD or many other good budget integrated amplifiers and of course the quality of your front end or source components. Everything contributes to the overall sound. Receivers are very limiting and don't really offer good sound because they don't use very good parts internally when compared to integrated amplifiers.
Sonos is just a way to get music throughout the whole house is no way great sound, so i wouldn't recommend it if your really wanting good sound.
I could go on and on what to look for and lines of equipment to look at and give a listen but we are limited on space in these forums. So go and visit your local high end audio video store and find a salesmen that will take the time to help you design a system you'll be proud to own.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
You are needing to visit your local independent high end audio video store as they carry the good brands of speakers and equipment, and the salesmen at these stores generally have many years experience designing, installing, and calibrating higher quality systems. Most of these high end stores have very knowledgeable salesmen, and should be more than happy to help you.
As you discovered the chain stores don't have a clue what they are doing, and 98% of the equipment they carry is low end anyway.
So not only will these high end audio stores be helpful, there are other resources it just depends on how much you want to learn about them. First step would be to read the book THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO by Robert Harley. It is well written, allows you to learn as little or as much as you want, as each chapter goes from basic to advanced. You can also get some really helpful information form some of the better trade magazines like Absolute Sound, and Stereophile. They review all the better speakers and gear and the reviewers are all highly knowledgeable.
There are also some good online pages and forums.
When it comes to prices its endless what you can spend on a high quality system, so the highest performance is only limited by our budgets. But with that said, you can also design a good budget system if you choose carefully, and either do your homework or find someone that really knows high end audio.
Your best bet for a good budget system, is a nice pair of free standing speakers like a pair of Vandersteen 1c for around a $1100 a nice integrated amplifier from NAD or many other good budget integrated amplifiers and of course the quality of your front end or source components. Everything contributes to the overall sound. Receivers are very limiting and don't really offer good sound because they don't use very good parts internally when compared to integrated amplifiers.
Sonos is just a way to get music throughout the whole house is no way great sound, so i wouldn't recommend it if your really wanting good sound.
I could go on and on what to look for and lines of equipment to look at and give a listen but we are limited on space in these forums. So go and visit your local high end audio video store and find a salesmen that will take the time to help you design a system you'll be proud to own.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
i just got hired in Best Buy for Home Theater AND I NEED HELP!!!?
DJ
ok so i just got the job at best buy in the HOME THEATER department and i have to take some tests to be CERTIFIED..and im really nervous because i really want the job and i want them to keep me. So im wondering if anyone who works at best buy in the home theater department or used to work there know if the test is easy or hard? and will they kick you out if you cant finish the certification?
Answer
I don't work for best buy, but designed and sold some of the very best in high end audio video systems and have master level knowledge in home audio systems.
I have never talked to anyone at best buy in the audio video department that has extensive knowledge in this area, so my guess is the question and knowledge they want you to have is very basic, what is a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system ? what is a receiver, and what does it do and what do you need it for ? Basic things that anyone who sells home audio video systems should know.
The only book I can recommend is THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO by Robert Harley. It is well written each chapter goes from basic to advanced so you can learn as much or as little as you want. It is a excellent book for anyone wanting to learn whats important in a home music or theater system, how to design one, and what to look for.
I am including a link so you can even read parts of the book to get an idea what its like. But give yourself enough time to read it. Honestly it takes years to understand all the complexities of designing a high quality system so there is a large learning curve. But go into it with at least the basics, and learn the differences in systems and components.
Good luck
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
I don't work for best buy, but designed and sold some of the very best in high end audio video systems and have master level knowledge in home audio systems.
I have never talked to anyone at best buy in the audio video department that has extensive knowledge in this area, so my guess is the question and knowledge they want you to have is very basic, what is a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system ? what is a receiver, and what does it do and what do you need it for ? Basic things that anyone who sells home audio video systems should know.
The only book I can recommend is THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIGH END AUDIO by Robert Harley. It is well written each chapter goes from basic to advanced so you can learn as much or as little as you want. It is a excellent book for anyone wanting to learn whats important in a home music or theater system, how to design one, and what to look for.
I am including a link so you can even read parts of the book to get an idea what its like. But give yourself enough time to read it. Honestly it takes years to understand all the complexities of designing a high quality system so there is a large learning curve. But go into it with at least the basics, and learn the differences in systems and components.
Good luck
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
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