11-13-2002, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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Home theater
This is the thread in which we spew forth the specs/config of our home theaters. By "home theater" I refer to the equipment that we are using to experience the movies, so even if you don't have an AV receiver or six speakers and a sub, you can participate.
I'll start: Source HTPC (home theater PC), comprised of:
Display Sony WEGA 29", main features being:
I'm using a rubbish Aiwa mini-hifi, which, according to the manufacturer's specs, puts out 100W RMS per channel (stereo only) -- I think that figure is either a slight bit optimistic, or the THD (total harmonic distortion) is quite high (i.e. unclean power). No sub (AAAARRRRGGG!!!) I'd rate it as follows: Picture: 9/10 Sound: 5/10 Picture: I've demo'd a variety of systems, going right up to a R300 000 system ($30000), and I have to admit that I haven't seen any displays with a sharper picture. This probably has to do with the relatively small image size (28") and high resolution. Bear in mind that South Africa has not even started with HDTV yet. Sound: Well, what can you do with an Aiwa mini-hifi? The system does generally display good dynamics (especially in films such as FotR, Gladiator, etc), but the onboard sound card introduces a terrible hiss. I wouldn't be surprised if the system was putting out around 80-85dB (at the seats), but most of the time I concentrate on the wide sound stages, rather than sound pressure levels. Sometimes I get to bring home an XGA DLP projector from work, which normally gives me a 100" display. However, since the only usable wall space is in my room, I have to connect rubbish computer speakers to the onboard sound, which pretty much ruins the audio. Oh well. Okay, now it's your turn. I know that some of you guys have surround kits. Spew forth. Last edited by Andúril : 11-13-2002 at 08:52 AM. |
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