|   Happy with plunge | Dave The Canuck
Jan 7, 2003 4:56 PM | | I recently posted about my dilemma regarding whether to buy a DVD player or get a newer receiver with Dolby PL II so I could better enjoy my digital cable movies and music channels. In spite of being advised to get a DVD player, I went with my gut feeling and acquired a Denon AVR1603 receiver. I notice a real sense of improvement in spaciousness and clarity with movies over the old DPL format and I love the five-channel stereo effect on digital music channels and CDs. I'll probably buy a DVD player later this year but for now I am happy with my decision. Dolby Digital sound may be better yet, but for now PL II sounds great to me. Anyone own the 1603? Opinions on it? Thanks in advance. |
| Try a DTS disc on it... | jeskibuff
Jan 7, 2003 6:37 PM | | OK, so you didn't get a DVD player, so aren't enjoying true 5.1 sound. Blow $18 on a DTS disc and see what you think about discrete channels. I'd recommend Steely Dan's Gaucho or Sting's Brand New Day. I think you'll get a nice eye opener and get a nice treat for your ears.
BestBuy.com has most DTS discs priced at $24.99, but my local B&M store usually has them from $17.99 to $19.99.
http://www.bestbuy.com/mandm/ProductInfo.asp?ProdType=music&ST=11048551 |
| me too... | Bowmah
Jan 8, 2003 9:54 AM | | I also have the 1603 and loving evry minute of it. I would suggest listening to music in 2 channel Direct to see if you enjoy it better? I find that I still prefer 2 channel versus the 5 channel stereo for clarity and "cleanliness" of the sound/instruments.
Save up and get a DVD player. A low cost one with DTS will do. Then rent gladiator and saving private Ryan (DTS version). You will never look back!
Enjoy the new gear!
Bowmah |
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