Comments for Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W

Comment on Any Advice on pc sound systems and cards for abit of gaming but more for music ? by Arie

Arie — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:49:51 +0000

For gaming I would advice a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series. These sound cards have good support by game developers, who add special X-Fi elements to their games. Do not purchase one of the more expensive sound cards which has onboard memory; since you do “a bit of gaming”, you would not require it.

For listening to music it depends on your personal preference. There are two choices: you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound nicer, or you could purchase a sound card which is meant to make your music sound like it is recorded onto CD.

Sound cards from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series will make your music sound nicer, just like most computer sound cards will do, except these specific sound cards do it better, for not too much money. These sound cards add some “color” to your games and music and will make it sound warmer, deeper, et cetera. Professional sound cards on the other hand will make you hear the music as it was intended, the way it was recorded by the artist. They do not “color” the music in any way.

If you would want to purchase a professional sound card, have a look at those by Edirol or M-Audio for example. You can purchase an internal one, or an external one which can be connected via USB or FireWire. Very important, having a professional sound card is nothing if you do not have professional speakers though. Since speakers are often intended to make your music sound nicer, these do not “match” the idea behind a professional sound card. Make sure to purchase speakers which do not “color” the sound with your professional sound card.

My advice, go for a sound card from the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi series, unless you are an audiophile or music producer (like me). Purchase some good speakers to go with it. If you have the room for it and if you can place them properly, go for a 5.1 speaker system. If you do not have the room for it or you cannot place them properly, purchase a 2.1 speaker system instead. You can place the sub woofer out of sight and one speaker on each side of your computer screen for example.

Comment on Any Advice on pc sound systems and cards for abit of gaming but more for music ? by Vash

Vash — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:38:28 +0000

Try SB X-Fi

http://www.soundblaster.com/products/x-fi

Comment on Why would my Surround speakers for my tv only have 1 output that works? by bbt91945

bbt91945 — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:59:48 +0000

Need more information on what system you have and how it is connected. Most tv only have an optical audio output which you have to connect to a receiver or home theater in a box with an optical cable. Also most tv program are in stereo and only those that have the Dolby digital have the surround sound. Check all your wiring connection from the unit to the speakers to make sure they are properly connected. Hope this will help you out.

Comment on Suround sound? by "isitme"

"isitme" — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:40:50 +0000

Depending on the age of the DAVD230 you’re looking at, you may not be able to connect the TV sound, some had no facility for this and were not Sky compatable.

There is a version which has a SCART connection to enable sound to be sent FROM a TV. Once connected you have to set the sound field on the units on-screen menu to ‘Dolby Pro Logic’ or ‘Dolby Pro Logic II Movie’ or ‘Dolby Pro Logic II Music’

Before you buy, ensure it has the audio SCART IN connection, if not, leave it alone.

Comment on Suround sound? by slut_the_hired_goon

slut_the_hired_goon — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:05:37 +0000

Most DVD’s have Dolby or DTS 5.1 channels therefore your system will play digital audio no probs, but the signal your tv receives is probably only 2 channel – most amplifiers WILL still play this on all speakers using Dolby Prologic – check specifications of this system.

Comment on Suround sound? by Live the Life you Love !

Live the Life you Love ! — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:51:55 +0000

Full dolby digital surround will only work with a direct digital signal. You will need a amp or cinema system with a optical in/out for porper surround sound. 5.1= front left and right, left and right surround and sub woffer which is the .1

Comment on Suround sound? by Tech Guru

Tech Guru — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:28:30 +0000

Hi,
In general if the DVD player and home theater system is in the same package like yours probably is, then in most cases you will only get suround sound when you play a DVD or audio CD. With regular TV you will have to listen to the TV speakers.

Comment on wireless speakers? by agb90spruce

agb90spruce — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:26:34 +0000

See the link for a listing of wireless surround speaker models. I suggest you look through the list for three things … ones from brand name firms (JBL, Klipsch, Acoustic Research, Sony, etc), from that sub-list consider shape/size and price. Finally, look at specs for the speakers on the short list and make sure the ones you are interested in can satisfy your range requirements (and remember you must be able to place the receiver in line-of-sight from the transmitter to obtain this range). As an example, the second link is to the details page on the “JBL on air control 2.4Ghz” … and specifies up to 70′ range.

Several considerations:
- Wireless speakers may degrade sound slightly vs similar wired models … but this is not going to be an issue in a restaurant setting.
- Power (and therefore loudness) may be a bit low by home standards, although again unless you plan to really blast out music this should not be an issue.
- You will need a power outlet near the speakers since they will have to be plugged in.

Finally, there are outdoor wireless speakers available should this be a requirement (e.g. for a patio. Do another search on the linked site).

Comment on Q&A: What is the best impedance level for a home audio system’s speakers? by astralpen

astralpen — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:22:39 +0000

8 ohms is pretty much standard. 6 ohms is fine too. 4 ohm speakers will be easier to drive, but may cause some amplifiers to overheat…

Comment on Q&A: What is the best impedance level for a home audio system’s speakers? by bkbarile

bkbarile — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:34 +0000

worry about matching the rec, or amp to the speaker, a good amp with do anything 4,6, or 8 most home are 8 ohms, listen to the speaker, do not worry about stuff like this,

it is all about sound