Cheap Sound? - Blu-ray Forum

reiella · 06-14-2007, 01:37 PM

Right now, I have sound coming solely from my TV (SamsungTX-R3079WH)

I'm not really capable of getting a Nice or Very Nice sound setup at this time, but I'm still looking at inexpensive solutions for the now[ ie, < 300$]. And at the same time, I need to be cautious about noise pollution because I'm in the second floor of an apartment complex [which has really been the big the deterrent in going for a 'Nice' system lately as well].

I was just wondering if it was actually worth it or not, or just wait till a Good solution is affordable.

HDJK · 06-14-2007, 01:55 PM

If sound pollution is a factor, I would go for a pair of Headphones. For 300 bucks you can get really nice cans.

Check out:

- AKG
- Sennheiser
- Grado
- Sony
- ...

but make sure you audition them. Preferences are miles apart (I didn't like some of those 'reference headphones' and went with something that got bad reviews).

And lets face it: 300 $ won't buy you decent speakers. Sorry.

reiella · 06-14-2007, 02:38 PM

Wasn't hoping for decent, was wondering if the difference would be worth it contrasted against just television speakers.

HDJK · 06-14-2007, 03:09 PM

Well, if you go the stereo route (no subwoofer because of the neighbours and no surround because of budget) you can probably get a pair of entry level B&Ws on ebay. That would be better than the speakers on your TV (and I say that without having heard your TV

). But as with the headphones, go to a store, listen to some speakers with DVDs or CDs you know well and then decide.

melkman · 06-14-2007, 03:48 PM

surround sound makes a big difference compared to just tv speakers. $300 is pushing it. you may want to save a little more money. i just got an onkyo 7.1 system from curcuit city. i was looking for a system around $400 but this one was $500. i'm very glad i waited and saved th extra $100.

Gremal · 06-15-2007, 04:46 AM

my advice is...don't go cheap on sound. I'm a very visual person, but I find that my impression of a movie and even picture quality is based to some degree on audio quality. The importance of sound and audio gear cannot be underestimated in home theater and unfortunately $300 is not going to get it done. My $.02

06-14-2007, 01:37 PM	#1
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Cheap Sound? Right now, I have sound coming solely from my TV (SamsungTX-R3079WH) I'm not really capable of getting a Nice or Very Nice sound setup at this time, but I'm still looking at inexpensive solutions for the now[ ie, < 300$]. And at the same time, I need to be cautious about noise pollution because I'm in the second floor of an apartment complex [which has really been the big the deterrent in going for a 'Nice' system lately as well]. I was just wondering if it was actually worth it or not, or just wait till a Good solution is affordable.

06-14-2007, 01:55 PM	#2
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	If sound pollution is a factor, I would go for a pair of Headphones. For 300 bucks you can get really nice cans. Check out: - AKG - Sennheiser - Grado - Sony - ... but make sure you audition them. Preferences are miles apart (I didn't like some of those 'reference headphones' and went with something that got bad reviews). And lets face it: 300 $ won't buy you decent speakers. Sorry.

06-14-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Wasn't hoping for decent, was wondering if the difference would be worth it contrasted against just television speakers.

06-14-2007, 03:09 PM	#4
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Well, if you go the stereo route (no subwoofer because of the neighbours and no surround because of budget) you can probably get a pair of entry level B&Ws on ebay. That would be better than the speakers on your TV (and I say that without having heard your TV ). But as with the headphones, go to a store, listen to some speakers with DVDs or CDs you know well and then decide.

06-14-2007, 03:48 PM	#5
melkman Junior Member Member since:Apr 2007	surround sound makes a big difference compared to just tv speakers. $300 is pushing it. you may want to save a little more money. i just got an onkyo 7.1 system from curcuit city. i was looking for a system around $400 but this one was $500. i'm very glad i waited and saved th extra $100.

06-15-2007, 04:46 AM	#6
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	my advice is...don't go cheap on sound. I'm a very visual person, but I find that my impression of a movie and even picture quality is based to some degree on audio quality. The importance of sound and audio gear cannot be underestimated in home theater and unfortunately $300 is not going to get it done. My $.02

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