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Barbie-Shrimp · 05-28-2008, 05:16 PM

I'm thinking about getting a new receiver. We usually don't get to watch movies until our 2 year old goes to bed and we have an old house where loud sounds go EVERYWHERE. My question is: Would I be able to tell much a difference in the sound quality upgrade if we have to watch movies at a lower volume. I personally can't tell the difference between mp3s that are ripped at a 360 bit rate and CDs at the volume we would have to play our movies. I do have a keen ear and can usually tell the difference when we get a chance to play them louder. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

tiger roach · 05-28-2008, 05:20 PM

In my opinion, yes, you should not have to play movies or music and foundation-shaking volumes to appreciate a sound upgrade. The differences may be subtle, but over time even subtle upgrades in sound can increase the smile factor quite a bit.

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 05:24 PM

I personally find the most benefit at loud volumes, mostly because the louder volumes of DVD quality sound often tend to make it sound harsh. You can definitely hear the difference even at lower volumes, but it's much more noticeable at higher volume.

Sir Terrence · 05-28-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

I'm thinking about getting a new receiver. We usually don't get to watch movies until our 2 year old goes to bed and we have an old house where loud sounds go EVERYWHERE. My question is: Would I be able to tell much a difference in the sound quality upgrade if we have to watch movies at a lower volume. I personally can't tell the difference between mp3s that are ripped at a 360 bit rate and CDs at the volume we would have to play our movies. I do have a keen ear and can usually tell the difference when we get a chance to play them louder. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

If you listen at lower volumes, you are at the mercy of the ambient noise of the room. The lower you can keep that ambient noise, the more you will tell the difference in sound. Keep in mind, the bass will sound weaker than any other frequency at lower volumes. The midrange will be the most prominent.

05-28-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
Barbie-Shrimp Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grand Rapids, MI Blu-ray collection:45	Lossless question... I'm thinking about getting a new receiver. We usually don't get to watch movies until our 2 year old goes to bed and we have an old house where loud sounds go EVERYWHERE. My question is: Would I be able to tell much a difference in the sound quality upgrade if we have to watch movies at a lower volume. I personally can't tell the difference between mp3s that are ripped at a 360 bit rate and CDs at the volume we would have to play our movies. I do have a keen ear and can usually tell the difference when we get a chance to play them louder. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

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05-28-2008, 05:20 PM	#2
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	In my opinion, yes, you should not have to play movies or music and foundation-shaking volumes to appreciate a sound upgrade. The differences may be subtle, but over time even subtle upgrades in sound can increase the smile factor quite a bit.

05-28-2008, 05:24 PM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I personally find the most benefit at loud volumes, mostly because the louder volumes of DVD quality sound often tend to make it sound harsh. You can definitely hear the difference even at lower volumes, but it's much more noticeable at higher volume.

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