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WOT - Home Theatre Questions, Anyone knowledgeable on this stuff? |
soloracer |
Aug 22 2005, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 793 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Calgary Member No.: 538 |
I just bought the following:
1 Pair Martin Logan ReQuest Speakers 1 Pair Martin Logan Quest Z Speakers 1 Martin Logan Logos Center Channel 1 Denon AVR-5800 I was planning on buying another pair of Martin Logans and a sub to finish things off. My question is regarding the amplifier and whether it's a good "economic" choice. I realize separates are probably better but usually are way more expensive. I've heard that the Martin Logans are brutal on amps and was wondering if the amplifier is suited for the job. The other thing was regarding all the different surround choices that are out there today. Is there a "must have" in terms of home theatre modes or digital TV modes (HDMI? THX ES?) I used to be into the home stereo scene but haven't been for 10 years and things have really changed. |
richardL |
Aug 22 2005, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None |
There are two new DVD formats - HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. As far as I recall, the Blu-Ray (which is primarily a Sony format) holds more on a disk, but disks are more expensive to produce. They seem to be 'leading' at the moment - most HD-DVD content providers were promising releases for this Christmas, but they have ALL delayed. Blu-Ray has some big hitters on board.
But who knows... I always preferred Betamax ( (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) ) Best thing is to wait until a real leader emerges - probably by Christmas 2006. Also, if you buy a display. make sure it has HDCP input. All digital (good), but supporting Digital Rights Management (DRM) (bad) which you *might* need for some content (otherwise they will force a downconvert to analog 'just in case' you are a pirate). Its the wave of the future. Also 1080p displays are now coming - we just need some 1080p content! HTH, Richard |
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