|   How much better does DVD-Audio make good speakers sound? | Call Me Curious
Nov 28, 2001 9:13 AM | | Has anyone out there tested a DVD-audio player with a good quality surround setup? I use 5 Ascend CBM-170s and a Hsu Research sub as my 5.1 setup and listen to a lot of DVD video concerts. I'm amazed by the sound quality, which is clearly better than CD, and am wondering if DVD-audio would sound significantly better on my setup or not? I'm intrigued with the higher sampling rate and the surround aspect of DVD-audio, but cant find anywhere near us where I can demo it on a good speaker system. Im kind of thinking of asking my wife for a DVD audio player for Christmas, but want to get some input first as to how much better I can expect it to sound.
P.S. I know this isnt exactly a speaker question, but I figured the folks who own good speakers would be the most likely to have tested DVD-audio out and have an opinion on it. Any info on SACD would be appreciated too. |
| re: How much better does DVD-Audio make good speakers sound? | gpalmer
Nov 28, 2001 9:59 PM | | You might want to try some of the DADs that are out there. The specification for DVD Video allows 24 bit 96K sound. If you like jazz try one of the Chesky discs (www.Chesky.com, they're having a 25% off sale right now). These are recorded at 24 bit and 96 K and will give you a pretty good idea of how DVD Audio will sound, since the specification for DVD Audio isn't that much different.
Greg |
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