Audio retard and need help - Blu-ray Forum

jlakma · 11-19-2008, 12:32 AM

I just bought a Harman Kardon AVR 254 and I need help. I have always owned HTIB's but got a early christmas gift and i need to know the basics. I have a Sony lcd tv and a ps3. what are some good (and cheap cause i'm in the military) speakers? good sub? banana plug or rca style hookup? I know it's past veteran's day but could you all help out this Marine over here? Thanks in advance.

crackinhedz · 11-19-2008, 12:37 AM

Polk Audio RM6750

jlakma · 11-19-2008, 12:46 AM

Do you know how those connect?

JJ · 11-19-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jlakma

Do you know how those connect?

Banana plugs, or regular stripped speaker wire on binding posts, right?

Carlsberg19 · 11-19-2008, 01:11 AM

I hear all this talk about banana plugs, but my reciever has built in screwable connections to connect the cables 2.

JasonR · 11-19-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlsberg19

I hear all this talk about banana plugs, but my reciever has built in screwable connections to connect the cables 2.

That you could also plug banana plugs into.

Opips2 · 11-19-2008, 08:31 AM

what is differences sound on banana plugs and screwable connections ?
I know banana plug is easy disconnect plug in and out.

plowmanjoe · 11-19-2008, 08:37 AM

you will be disappointing if you expect a sound difference between banana plugs and bare wire.

Midnightsailor · 11-19-2008, 08:44 AM

Banana plugs are pretty convenient, though.

drago3451 · 11-19-2008, 12:54 PM

http://www.definitivetech.com/loudsp...inema_600.html

These sound fantastic. Total 5.1 package is $799.00. You can demo them at Bestbuy Magnolia. I do not know what you consider cheap as you can spend two to three times more for one speaker. These will probably make you happier in the long run if you are trying to get away from HTIB.

drago3451 · 11-19-2008, 12:58 PM

In re: Banana plugs I find they give a nice clean look when connecting your speakers. It is also easier to get a nice clean connection IMHO.

jlakma · 11-19-2008, 01:18 PM

banana plugs it is. I like a easy setup and a clean look. And cheap to me is below $1000.00 but I want more for less.

VinnAY · 11-19-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jlakma

banana plugs it is. I like a easy setup and a clean look. And cheap to me is below $1000.00 but I want more for less.

It's tough to get a pair (4ea plugs) for less than $5, and like others have said, bare wire is FREE and just as good. Sure you can just plug in a banana plug, but not before you strip the insulation, insert the wire, and tighten the binding screw (which is all brass, btw. Maybe gold plated but it's still brass and you can strip that retaining screw with just more than finger tightening). It's really not any easier than bare wire or anything else...it's all a gimmick.
For example, the little time I worked at Best Buy and got stuff for dirt cheap, I bought some of those plugs. The shelf price was >$5 for a four peice set...I got them <$1 (10% over COST).

How's that for an overpriced gimmick!?!?!

VinnAY · 11-19-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jlakma

I just bought a Harman Kardon AVR 254 and I need help. I have always owned HTIB's but got a early christmas gift and i need to know the basics. I have a Sony lcd tv and a ps3. what are some good (and cheap cause i'm in the military) speakers? good sub? banana plug or rca style hookup? I know it's past veteran's day but could you all help out this Marine over here? Thanks in advance.

no no no, do not use RCA (composite) connections! Buy an HDMI cable from www.mycablemart.com, or www. monoprice.com (for all your cabling needs). Don't buy those retail/local...always wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced.

*thanks for serving, btw...AF vet 1991-2004

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-19-2008, 01:40 PM

NEVER GO FULL RETARD!!! Stupid? Maybe. Slow? Definitely. But, never full retard!

jlakma · 11-19-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

no no no, do not use RCA (composite) connections! Buy an HDMI cable from www.mycablemart.com, or www. monoprice.com (for all your cabling needs). Don't buy those retail/local...always wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced.

*thanks for serving, btw...AF vet 1991-2004

I have been in since 1998 and it's been a he'll of a ride so far. But when I was asking about banana or RCA style, I was talking for speaker connections only. I have been using monoprice since I started checking this site back in early 2007.

11-19-2008, 12:32 AM	#1
jlakma Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Where ever the USMC sends me Blu-ray collection:71	Audio retard and need help I just bought a Harman Kardon AVR 254 and I need help. I have always owned HTIB's but got a early christmas gift and i need to know the basics. I have a Sony lcd tv and a ps3. what are some good (and cheap cause i'm in the military) speakers? good sub? banana plug or rca style hookup? I know it's past veteran's day but could you all help out this Marine over here? Thanks in advance.

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11-19-2008, 12:37 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Polk Audio RM6750

11-19-2008, 12:46 AM	#3
jlakma Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Where ever the USMC sends me Blu-ray collection:71	Do you know how those connect?

11-19-2008, 01:11 AM	#5
Carlsberg19 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Donegal, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:7	I hear all this talk about banana plugs, but my reciever has built in screwable connections to connect the cables 2.

11-19-2008, 08:31 AM	#7
Opips2 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	what is differences sound on banana plugs and screwable connections ? I know banana plug is easy disconnect plug in and out.

11-19-2008, 08:37 AM	#8
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	you will be disappointing if you expect a sound difference between banana plugs and bare wire.

11-19-2008, 08:44 AM	#9
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Banana plugs are pretty convenient, though.

11-19-2008, 12:54 PM	#10
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	http://www.definitivetech.com/loudsp...inema_600.html These sound fantastic. Total 5.1 package is $799.00. You can demo them at Bestbuy Magnolia. I do not know what you consider cheap as you can spend two to three times more for one speaker. These will probably make you happier in the long run if you are trying to get away from HTIB.

11-19-2008, 12:58 PM	#11
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	In re: Banana plugs I find they give a nice clean look when connecting your speakers. It is also easier to get a nice clean connection IMHO.

11-19-2008, 01:18 PM	#12
jlakma Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Where ever the USMC sends me Blu-ray collection:71	banana plugs it is. I like a easy setup and a clean look. And cheap to me is below $1000.00 but I want more for less.

11-19-2008, 01:40 PM	#15
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	NEVER GO FULL RETARD!!! Stupid? Maybe. Slow? Definitely. But, never full retard!

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