Real Surround, Or just a bunch of Speakers? - Blu-ray Forum

Mr20.K.amel · 12-31-2008, 04:54 PM

What Sounds Better, Having a Surround Sound system with a few speakers near your tv, or having the speakers spread across the room?

dobyblue · 12-31-2008, 04:59 PM

Are you asking whether a surround system sounds better with the speakers placed where they are supposed to be placed or all placed around the TV?

That much should be blindingly obvious.

There's no such thing as "real surround" either if you're not defining the source.

The two options are redundant, because the first option makes no mention of speaker placement.

Mr20.K.amel · 12-31-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

There's no such thing as "real surround" either if you're not defining the source.

The two options are redundant, because the first option makes no mention of speaker placement.

The "real surround" refers to how most people just place speakers behind/to the side of the tv, and choice 2 says to put a speaker in one corner of the room, another in another corner, and so on. God. It can't be that hard to figure. The post explains them at least.

Another_Dude · 12-31-2008, 05:04 PM

I'm not understanding what we're supposed to be doing here.

Is surround sound good? Yes.

Should the speakers be spread out in such a way that the "surround" the listener? Yes, I would be for that as well.

eta: These people that put speakers behind their TV? I don't know them.

OkoPeeKee · 12-31-2008, 05:06 PM

What?

Mr20.K.amel · 12-31-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Should the speakers be spread out in such a way that they "surround" the listener? Yes, I would be for that as well.

eta: These people that put speakers behind their TV? I don't know them.

1: Have the Speakers surrounding THE TV
2: Have the speakers surrounding THE WHOLE ROOM.

Another_Dude · 12-31-2008, 05:08 PM

Which do you think would be better?

GBMidge7 · 12-31-2008, 05:10 PM

I don't think that they aren't understanding your explanation, just that no one here has ever really heard of putting the speakers AROUND THE TV. What purpose would that serve besides to mix all the sounds from each speaker into one giant mess coming from the area of the tv??? Placing them around the room is ideal SURROUND sound, as it SURROUNDS THE LISTENER, not SURROUNDS THE TV.

aramis109 · 12-31-2008, 05:11 PM

How exactly do speakers surround a room if they're IN it? I don't think anyone's being intentionally obtuse, I just think your descriptions aren't so hot. No need to be hostile about it.

I can easily say that everyone would vote for the proper placement of a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 setup with fronts being at the front, surrounds behind you, etc as opposed to all the speakers clumped up. What exactly are you trying to learn here? I'm honestly confused.

Mr20.K.amel · 12-31-2008, 05:16 PM

Well, I've heard of a ton of idiots who do that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

How exactly do speakers surround a room if they're IN it? I don't think anyone's being intentionally obtuse, I just think your descriptions aren't so hot. No need to be hostile about it.

Fine then. Spread ALL OVER THE ROOM. There, happy now?

gearyt · 12-31-2008, 05:17 PM

http://www.thx.com/home/setup/speakers/index.html

GBMidge7 · 12-31-2008, 05:18 PM

Man... if you want to come here for help, come for some help, we're all willing... but no need to be so hostile like aramis said.

Mr20.K.amel · 12-31-2008, 05:19 PM

dude he is talking about "where should I place them" and mine is about "Which do you prefer

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBMidge7

Man... if you want to come here for help, come for some help, we're all willing... but no need to be so hostile like aramis said.

Dude.... I JUST WANTED TO KNOW YOUR OPINIONS!!! Jeez!

GBMidge7 · 12-31-2008, 05:21 PM

And now that things are cleared up, people can properly answer... anyway, I prefer my speakers around the room so they surround me.

Spider · 12-31-2008, 05:26 PM

Surrounding the listen area or expanding to the size of the entire room.
I got it.

I prefer the surround channels far away as possible to the side and back.
The fronts set up to the stero triangle = Distance between them equals distance to the seat. Center in the middle below the screen.

Joe Cain · 12-31-2008, 05:27 PM

The poll questions are confusing, too---the correct answer would be "I like to have a surround system with the speakers spread around the room," or something like that.

Unless OP specifically had something like Sony's Soundbar in mind...

Either way, there's no need to be snippy.

aramis109 · 12-31-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

The poll questions are confusing, too---the correct answer would be "I like to have a surround system with the speakers spread around the room," or something like that.

Unless OP specifically had something like Sony's Soundbar in mind...

Either way, there's no need to be snippy.

Compare this to his other poll...
*edit* Link removed- thread was deleted apparently.

I think he's just trolling for attention.

canuckle · 12-31-2008, 05:50 PM

You, sir, are exactly the kind of person that doesn't belong in a helpful forum.

Why don't you grab your tricycle and get on home now, Mom's gonna be mad if you're late for supper...

dobyblue · 12-31-2008, 05:53 PM

This thread is pointless.

View Poll Results: Speakers vs. Surround
I like to have a Surround System	1	20.00%
I like to have a few speakers across the room... that way it's REAL surround	4	80.00%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

12-31-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
Mr20.K.amel Banned Member since:Sep 2008	Real Surround, Or just a bunch of Speakers? What Sounds Better, Having a Surround Sound system with a few speakers near your tv, or having the speakers spread across the room?

12-31-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Are you asking whether a surround system sounds better with the speakers placed where they are supposed to be placed or all placed around the TV? That much should be blindingly obvious. There's no such thing as "real surround" either if you're not defining the source. The two options are redundant, because the first option makes no mention of speaker placement. Last edited by dobyblue; 12-31-2008 at 05:01 PM.

12-31-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	I'm not understanding what we're supposed to be doing here. Is surround sound good? Yes. Should the speakers be spread out in such a way that the "surround" the listener? Yes, I would be for that as well. eta: These people that put speakers behind their TV? I don't know them. Last edited by Another_Dude; 12-31-2008 at 05:05 PM. Reason: above

12-31-2008, 05:17 PM	#11
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	THX standards http://www.thx.com/home/setup/speakers/index.html Last edited by gearyt; 12-31-2008 at 05:20 PM.

12-31-2008, 05:06 PM	#5
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	What?

12-31-2008, 05:08 PM	#7
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Which do you think would be better?

12-31-2008, 05:10 PM	#8
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	I don't think that they aren't understanding your explanation, just that no one here has ever really heard of putting the speakers AROUND THE TV. What purpose would that serve besides to mix all the sounds from each speaker into one giant mess coming from the area of the tv??? Placing them around the room is ideal SURROUND sound, as it SURROUNDS THE LISTENER, not SURROUNDS THE TV.

12-31-2008, 05:11 PM	#9
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	How exactly do speakers surround a room if they're IN it? I don't think anyone's being intentionally obtuse, I just think your descriptions aren't so hot. No need to be hostile about it. I can easily say that everyone would vote for the proper placement of a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 setup with fronts being at the front, surrounds behind you, etc as opposed to all the speakers clumped up. What exactly are you trying to learn here? I'm honestly confused.

12-31-2008, 05:18 PM	#12
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	Man... if you want to come here for help, come for some help, we're all willing... but no need to be so hostile like aramis said.

12-31-2008, 05:21 PM	#14
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	And now that things are cleared up, people can properly answer... anyway, I prefer my speakers around the room so they surround me.

12-31-2008, 05:26 PM	#15
Spider Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:SNJ Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:200 DVD collection:9	Surrounding the listen area or expanding to the size of the entire room. I got it. I prefer the surround channels far away as possible to the side and back. The fronts set up to the stero triangle = Distance between them equals distance to the seat. Center in the middle below the screen.

12-31-2008, 05:27 PM	#16
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	The poll questions are confusing, too---the correct answer would be "I like to have a surround system with the speakers spread around the room," or something like that. Unless OP specifically had something like Sony's Soundbar in mind... Either way, there's no need to be snippy.

12-31-2008, 05:50 PM	#18
canuckle Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:9	You, sir, are exactly the kind of person that doesn't belong in a helpful forum. Why don't you grab your tricycle and get on home now, Mom's gonna be mad if you're late for supper...

12-31-2008, 05:53 PM	#19
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	This thread is pointless.

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