Does better build quality equal better video/audio?

[Headphone Czar]

I was looking at BRPs that cost 1-2 grand..And receivers in the 3 grand and up range..They all emphasis better construction, more elaborate internal design, bigger PS, and a lot of seperating the components.. Does this really increase the AQ and PQ? Theres a lot of anti vibration type structures..And Pioneers new FS BRP weighs 45 lbs..

[Johnny Vinyl]

It's like anything esle....you get what you pay for.

However, if you have a $500 speaker set-up and you upgrade your receiver to one of those $3,000 behemoths, you may only notice a slight improvment. On the reverse side thereof, if you keep your entry-level or mid-level priced receiver and upgrade to a $3,000 speaker set-up, you should get a major improvement in sound.

Additionally, I personally wouldn't buy a $3,000 receiver. Instead I'd go for a seperate power/pre combo.

[richieb1971]

Speakers yes, electronics no.

Thats just my opinion though.

[Cinema Jaguar]

yes,it does but after a certain point it gets to be diminishing returns but that's usually over the $30,000.00 mark.

[Midnightsailor]

Originally Posted by John72953

It's like anything esle....you get what you pay for.

However, if you have a $500 speaker set-up and you upgrade your receiver to one of those $3,000 behemoths, you may only notice a slight improvment. On the reverse side thereof, if you keep your entry-level or mid-level priced receiver and upgrade to a $3,000 speaker set-up, you should get a major improvement in sound.

Additionally, I personally wouldn't buy a $3,000 receiver. Instead I'd go for a seperate power/pre combo.

I agree.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by richieb1971

Speakers yes, electronics no.

Thats just my opinion though.

Sorry richieb1971, but I beg to differ. Electronics have a tremendous impact on the quality of sound that comes out of your speakers. Dedicated power amps and pre-amps function more cleanly than any receiver could, because they are dedicated to one task only.

I'll go even further and say that good quality speaker cable, interconnects, upgraded power cords and the like all add to an improvment. Although many on this forum don't share that opinion and perceive it to be a "placebo", I have noticed the difference in 30 years of listening to low-mid and high-end audio gear.

[naturephoto1]

I agree with John. Electronics can and do make a huge difference in the quality of the audio and the video. Also, as John has suggested, rather than getting a $3,000 receiver look for separates- Pre/Pro and amps. You may pay a little more for the 2nd chassis, but they will perform better and you will ultimately have more flexibility. Part of what I mean by flexibility is that you can keep your amps when and if you ultimately replace your Pre/Pro as newer designs become available.

You will probably hear more with your replacement of a better pair of speakers to start with however to really benefit from the better electronics.

However, besides having better speakers the greatest improvement in your sound and/or visual performance will probably be your source electronics- that being your DVD or Blu-ray in electronics or turntable in a vinyl set-up. Purchase a better player and your system will improve and perform much better. If need be in the future, consider having the player and/or other electronics upgraded (as by Dave Schulte of the Upgrade Company: http://upgradecompany.com/)

Rich

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by John72953

It's like anything esle....you get what you pay for.

However, if you have a $500 speaker set-up and you upgrade your receiver to one of those $3,000 behemoths, you may only notice a slight improvment. On the reverse side thereof, if you keep your entry-level or mid-level priced receiver and upgrade to a $3,000 speaker set-up, you should get a major improvement in sound.

Additionally, I personally wouldn't buy a $3,000 receiver. Instead I'd go for a seperate power/pre combo.

Well stated. Speakers probably have the biggest impact on a system's sound, but don't discount the importance of good electronics too. However, one you get beyond most mid-priced electronics, the returns begin diminishing rapidly.

However, nothing beats a good system with separate amps and processors. That's the ideal way to approach it.

[Scoryr]

good speakers will reveal a poor source- kinda like computers- garbage in garbage out. if your front end is limited it doesn't make a difference how special your speakers are.

[Cinema Jaguar]

Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Well stated. Speakers probably have the biggest impact on a system's sound, but don't discount the importance of good electronics too. However, one you get beyond most mid-priced electronics, the returns begin diminishing rapidly.

However, nothing beats a good system with separate amps and processors. That's the ideal way to approach it.

Yes,including the tuner as well and for instanced,magnum dynalab.

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by Cinema Jaguar

yes,it does but after a certain point it gets to be diminishing returns but that's usually over the $30,000.00 mark.

I agree, but I think the mark is much lower, and it greatly depends
on the room, your ears, etc...