Post by: DrwndX on March 16, 2005, 08:37:00 AM
Post by: ladiesman on March 16, 2005, 10:09:00 AM
for example-distortion rates, the average package system has a 10% distortion rate, where as a a/v reciever usually had a 0.5-0.9% distortion rate
Post by: akarnid on March 16, 2005, 04:29:00 PM
But anyway, I grabbed the Z-680's when they came to market. If they're still available somewhere cheap, I'd say go for'em. They pump out a lot of power compared to size, and they're hassle-free to setup.
Post by: DrwndX on March 16, 2005, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: mfcdan on November 19, 2003, 01:54:00 PM
ive looked at cheap 5.1 surround sound speakers for the xbox, i'm looking to get one for xmas , whats the best option under £100?
any help would be fantastic and much appreciated
cheers
Post by: mfcdan on November 19, 2003, 02:02:00 PM
are these any good?
Post by: mfcdan on November 20, 2003, 04:16:00 AM
Post by: mfcdan on November 20, 2003, 09:44:00 AM
Post by: Devedander on November 20, 2003, 09:47:00 AM
If you just use the stereo RCA cable setup you are getting Dolby Surround encoding but that is not true 5.1. Dolby encoding does takes the sound from different soundstages and adds or subtracts them to simulate seperate rear speakers. It's nice, but get a digital optical system and you will hear the difference.
Post by: chuddy117 on November 20, 2003, 10:14:00 AM
Post by: mfcdan on November 20, 2003, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: mfcdan on November 20, 2003, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: PsychoZX on November 20, 2003, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: jC! on November 20, 2003, 04:03:00 PM
Z-680's have Optical/Coax/ and anlong (DD5.1, DTS5.1, DDPLII)
Z-640's I believe only have anlong
You can add Coax Digital to your Xbox, there's a tut for it on X-S's main page.
I currently use the Z-680's on my Xbox..and they're MORE then worth the $249 I spent on them (Way way worth it!) Though tonight I'm gonna play around with my Paradigm ADP 100's on the Logitech reciever and see what happens
Post by: Mr Ed on December 05, 2003, 08:23:00 PM
| QUOTE (lexpression @ Dec 5 2003, 02:56 PM) |
| What about the Bose freestlye system. bose website? Lookes like it might be a smaller and better alternative |
Bose is about the worst quality most overpriced system you can get. Sorry.
You can find equivalent systems for much less or better sounding systems for the same price.
Remember that he said cheap, he didn't ask for small. Also remember that due to the laws of physics, bigger will always be better (yes small satellites have gotten good, but they can't beat full size speakers). And if you've already decided you have to go small, you can still do much better than Bose. I suggest for quality looking at Yamaha.
Post by: unleashx on December 10, 2003, 12:30:00 AM
Seriously, Yamaha TSS10 is about the greatest 5.1 you can get for its price. It's about $200 dollars. Dual optical input, DTS and DPLII, what more can you ask? If you have an average sized room, the TSS10 won't fail you.
Post by: binga on December 10, 2003, 12:48:00 AM
Post by: XboxintheEXT on December 10, 2003, 03:08:00 AM
Post by: ApZ0r on December 10, 2003, 05:20:00 AM
You need a decoder for your xbox.. so it thing you will need the Z-680.. Great sound thought
Post by: hydraulix on December 10, 2003, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: a_c on December 15, 2003, 07:01:00 AM
| QUOTE (Gmc @ Nov 20 2003, 10:59 AM) |
| NOTE: MAKE SURE IT HAS OPTICAL INPUT - THERES NO OTHER WAY TO GET 5.1 FOR YOUR XBOX |
Or you can get 5.1 sound via plugging the xbox up to a a/v reciever.....The amp in my living room has like 6 spare digital in ports that are all unused. So if you got a av reciever, but the advanced cable for the xbox, plug it in.
Post by: jC! on December 17, 2003, 01:32:00 AM
)1 - They're made of cheap paper (lowest grade possible from 3M)
2 - Foam Surrounds (Deteriates after 5-10 years and must be replaced)
3 - Cubes (2.5"-3" speakers CANNOT produce high grade 'hi-fi' sound, it is physicaly impossible to emit enough sound in a standard living room for casual enjoyment w/o destortion)
3 - 'Bass Module' (Bose's very sad atempt at created a 'subwoofer' Their 'Bass Module' contains 3 3"-4" MIDRANGE speakers aimed at the ground. Basicly it reproduces all audio information in the midrage frequencies, and maby slighty below. Using the 3 speakers only adds more sound and volume to move more air out of the port, giving the effect of bass w/o having a clean, sturdy sound or even reaching the frequences of most LFE channels. The SMALLEST speaker used for Subs by Hi-Fi names such as Paradigm, B&W, and Energy is 8". It's the ONLY way to acheive the correct amount of bass, the right volumes, and the lowest frequences. Turn off the Main speakers on a Bose system and listen only to the Module...you can EASILY follow and entire movie...thats NOT the way it should be.)
4 - THX Certifacation (Have you EVER seen ANYTHING from Bose that was ever THX Certified? Now, I fully support THX certifaction because of it's tie-ins to being an Advertizment ploy, but hell...that IS what Bose as a company bascly relies on: Advertizing, marketing. You can't tell me that any Bose speaker or reciever has never been sent to Mr. Lucas for testing. C'mon!)
5 - Frequency (Most of the upper midrange and lower tweater ranges are completely ignored! That means most of the audio information in your movie or music is NOT BEING HEARD! What a freakin RIP!)
6 - Speaker Cabnits (They SUCK...thin pressboard crap that vibrates HORRIBLY and kills sound. All Hi-Fi speakers use some sort of hard solid wood for their cabnits)
So..basicly, Bose is a total insult to the Hi-Fi world, and as an extra lil tidbit, go search for reviews of Bose systems and compare them to the reviews of Logitech Z-680s or Cambrage Soundworks 5.1. Logitech and Cambrage OWN in ratings and pure specs over the speakers made by the assholes at Bose!