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<blockquote data-quote="bolders" data-source="post: 414939" data-attributes="member: 42721"><p>Hi mate </p><p></p><p>The setup u choose (i.e. 2 channel or 5.1 etc) is really dependant on what ur planned usage is. For music I would agree with mattlittle - 2 channel is the way to go however for movies and stuff 5.1 surround or better is definately the way to go imo - the dedicated sub channel alone is worth it. </p><p>If ur looking at av amps its probably worth looking at ones which can handle newer hd audio formats as well as dts & dd5.1 etc and also has hdmi inputs - havent looked at the specs of the one you have listed so cant comment on it but most new av amps that are half decent come with these.</p><p></p><p>Im currently using an onkyo TX-SR 606 amp and think its brilliant and has all the relevant specs - onkyo are definately worth having a look at. Im also looking to change my speakers to some monitor audio BR5s. But this is my personal preference that comes from going to a decent hi-fi shop and listening to lots of gear. So that really is my best advice - if ur paying a decent sum of money for your setup (which it looks like u are) then go to a decent hi-fi shop and demo lots of amps & speakers with music and films u know, take plenty of time (if ur made to feel uncomfortable or rushed then its not a good hi-fi shop - but dont choose busy periods such as a saturday) , ask lots of questions and make ur choice on what sounds best to you as it really is very subjective.</p><p></p><p>I currently run an hdmi connection from [ pc > amp > tv ] which i think is the best option as it gets any analogue audio away from the electrical noise of the PC (even better if u can also get bit perfect audio from the pc and use FLAC files combined with EAC ripping software)</p><p></p><p>Finally 2 way speakers simply use 2 drivers the frequency is split into bass and treble - bass to the big driver and treble to the very small one)</p><p>3-way speakers use 3 drivers for bass, mid & treble - it does not mean its better or worse as there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches - again judge by the sound and nothing else and you will be happy with what you get.</p><p></p><p>There really is too much that can be said in a post so research, read hi-fi mags and goto reputable hi-fi shops and ask lots of questions.</p><p></p><p>hope u r happy with what you end up with (I love my stereo and i am sure it will last me for years and im sure you will too if you just spend your time to listen <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p></p><p>bolders</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bolders, post: 414939, member: 42721"] Hi mate The setup u choose (i.e. 2 channel or 5.1 etc) is really dependant on what ur planned usage is. For music I would agree with mattlittle - 2 channel is the way to go however for movies and stuff 5.1 surround or better is definately the way to go imo - the dedicated sub channel alone is worth it. If ur looking at av amps its probably worth looking at ones which can handle newer hd audio formats as well as dts & dd5.1 etc and also has hdmi inputs - havent looked at the specs of the one you have listed so cant comment on it but most new av amps that are half decent come with these. Im currently using an onkyo TX-SR 606 amp and think its brilliant and has all the relevant specs - onkyo are definately worth having a look at. Im also looking to change my speakers to some monitor audio BR5s. But this is my personal preference that comes from going to a decent hi-fi shop and listening to lots of gear. So that really is my best advice - if ur paying a decent sum of money for your setup (which it looks like u are) then go to a decent hi-fi shop and demo lots of amps & speakers with music and films u know, take plenty of time (if ur made to feel uncomfortable or rushed then its not a good hi-fi shop - but dont choose busy periods such as a saturday) , ask lots of questions and make ur choice on what sounds best to you as it really is very subjective. I currently run an hdmi connection from [ pc > amp > tv ] which i think is the best option as it gets any analogue audio away from the electrical noise of the PC (even better if u can also get bit perfect audio from the pc and use FLAC files combined with EAC ripping software) Finally 2 way speakers simply use 2 drivers the frequency is split into bass and treble - bass to the big driver and treble to the very small one) 3-way speakers use 3 drivers for bass, mid & treble - it does not mean its better or worse as there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches - again judge by the sound and nothing else and you will be happy with what you get. There really is too much that can be said in a post so research, read hi-fi mags and goto reputable hi-fi shops and ask lots of questions. hope u r happy with what you end up with (I love my stereo and i am sure it will last me for years and im sure you will too if you just spend your time to listen :) ) bolders [/QUOTE]
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