|   Good DVD for audition | r8devil
Jul 21, 2003 7:36 PM | | I dont know if this is the correct place to be posting this.
Anyway, what would all of you recommend as a good DVD to bring along when going to audition speakers and an amp for A Home Theater. And also which part of the movie to watch during the audition. If possible could you give me the reason why you chose that DVD.
Different shops show u diff movies. Its not easy making a decision when all th movies are different. I dont seem to have a reference point to compare the diff speakers. Really appreciate any replies received. |
| Several good choices... | Worf101
Jul 21, 2003 8:27 PM | | The Ring - tests the subtlety of the speakers and if you can discern the strings, weird sounds and other stuff from the surrounds then they're sensitive enough to get it done.
Saving Private Ryan - Normandy Landing Scene - Works subs, mains, surrounds (machine gun fire in rears) with equal verve.
Gladiator - Works rear to fronts with the opening ballista shots... really helpfull in determining if there's a gap in the system overhead.
Hope this helps...
Da Worfster |
| a few more to add to worfsters and a question | Kam
Jul 22, 2003 8:54 AM | | Are you auditioning mains or the whole set up?
True Lies - the harrier attack, on their approach, great way to track sound from far left to right.
Hannibal - the shoot out in the beginning has bullets flying from everywhere, VERY good surround workout. (borrow or rent it, movie sucks otherwise, imho).
ID4 - when the alien spaceship approaches the moon, there is some really good low level bass watching the footprints in the moon dust being shaken out.
I would also reccomend taking your favorite cd's with you. If a speaker can take the dynamic headroom of music, they can handle movies pretty good too. Just have to make sure they can handle bass as well unless you already got a sub since movie soundtracks generally have the bass pumped up.
Fanfare of the Common Man cranked up should test any speakers limits.
And if you have any jazz vocals, another good test, put the amp in prologic-3 and see how the center works on jazz vocals, since it will be taking all the dialogue duties.
what are you auditioning too if you don't mind us asking?
peace
k2 |
| a few more to add to worfsters and a question | r8devil
Jul 23, 2003 6:08 PM | | I am gonna audition a wide range of speakers. B&W, Mirage, Tannoy and maybe a couple of others depending on if the shops recommend anything. I would be willing to try out most speakers just to see if there are any others I might like.
The last time I went round to have a look at speakers, I tried the mirage, Tannoy, KEF and another brand I cannot remember cos it really sucked. Anyway, I didnt bring any of my own stuff cos I just wanted to have a feel for things and see what the prices and what was available. Also I hadnt made up my mind about what exactly i was looking for.
Now I am looking for mainly a 5.1 setup for movies. That can play music too. But the problem I have is the wife has veto rights to whatever decision I make as it has to match the house. So currently going by what I know her taste in furniture is, the mirage and any other speakers that are not conventional looking and not light coloured should get approval without a problem. Conventional and light coloured speakers are definitely out. The others which are either conventional looking or light coloured I'll just have to bring her along once I am sure I like them to get her opinion. |
| a few more to add to worfsters and a question | Kam
Jul 24, 2003 8:46 AM | | Hmmmm.... the wife veto rights... tough but not impossible to get around. Not sure what "not conventional" will mean for her, but if mirage is a good indication, they make some great speakers for HT. Personally, i don't like 'em for music, but i love em for HT setups because of the ambiance created by them. another version of mirage to check out, Definitive Technology, allthough these are pretty much aesthetically the 'typical' black speaker monoliths, they have the same base technology behind mirage and the one's i've heard BP3000, BP2002/4/6 are all damn good HT speakers.
My own personal fav is NHT, although they've shied away from their super cool look (slanted front faces) to another non-conventional look in their latest series of speakers, they are still very "cool" looking. a bit pricey, but great speakers imo. if you're looking ino bookshelves, can also try M&K, they are very non-conventional looking and also sound good. and with soooo many speaker manufacturers out there, you'll definitely be able to find a sound/look match that works.
good luck!
k2 |
| a few more to add to worfsters and a question | r8devil
Jul 24, 2003 6:45 PM | | By not conventional I mean the regular boxed cabinet type speakers. She just doesnt like the boxy look. Especially if they do not have darker coloured cabinets. But even the darker cabs I might have problems convincing her as she says they just look too boring and dont fit into the decor of the room. Not looking for bookshleves, mainly floor standing for the fronts.
I tried the NHTs out but wasnt impressed by them even when playing music. I dont know if the setup in the audition was bad or something else. I had good reviews from people about them but after listening, me and my friend who was with me were disappointed with the performance both in music and HT.
Thanks for all the help received. I'll be sure to check things out this weekend and we'll see how it goes. |
| Nonconventional looks, dark wood, interesting..... | Worf101
Jul 28, 2003 8:38 AM | | My current faves are old speakers from the Ohm Company of Brooklyn, NY. They made a speaker in the day called the Ohm Walsh. Starting with the F's and working your way down you'll see some pretty interesting looking speakers and they sound wonderful. I own three different pair. Follow the Ohm banner up above and see what they're selling today and also look at their older models.
Used Ohms come up for sale on ebay every once in a while but they ain't cheap...
Da Worfster |
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