Anyone else enjoying BD withOUT surround?

[sudbury78]

I have been lurking and asking everyone's openion and I guess it really comes down to what i can afford, prefer, etc. I figured I would ask if those of you are enjoying your BD experience without a receiver and surround sound? I have an old receiver and older speakers and will probably just enjoy the PS3 that i will purchase without sound for the time being. Is anyone else doing that?

[crackinhedz]

when I move my PS3 into the bedroom to watch, I just use the TV speakers...so to sum it up...

Its better to Bluray than to not Bluray at all.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

when I move my PS3 into the bedroom to watch, I just use the TV speakers...so to sum it up...

Its better to Bluray than to not Bluray at all.

Same thing here but for my kids. I have a PS3 in each of my kids rooms which they just watch using the TV speakers.

I don't have a Blu-ray player in my room, because if I want to watch a movie I want the surround sound. Too bad my wife will not allow me to put a 5.1 system in our bedroom.

[crackinhedz]

and at night I even use Sennheiser Rs110 900 Mhz Wireless Rf Headphones so I can still hear the movie and not keep the wife up. Sound is great!

[Moefiz]

I don't have a surround system as yet but I still enjoy the movies that I have.When Cars was released on Blu I was totally blown away by the picture and and even thou I didn't have surround sound I loved it.

[PeechCobblerPie]

I don't have surround sound. I may get an inexpensive one soon. But I'm in an apartment so the space isnt all that large to need the excess sound. But it would be cool =D

[ScarredLungs]

All i have is an TV that allows me to watch high def movies and channels. I still enjoy the my blu ray movies with my TV, because i still have a great PQ.

[yellowblanket]

surround sound is half the experience, or in my case 70% of the movie experience! it's the sound that suck you into the world you're watching.

[cruzzer cruz]

I only have my tv speakers too. my tv is also only 23 inches lol.

But for the record i'm a 19 year old student. i haven't got too much to work with

[Blus Brother]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

when I move my PS3 into the bedroom to watch, I just use the TV speakers...so to sum it up...

Its better to Bluray than to not Bluray at all.

same here - but much prefer it in my home theater room with my 7.1 system

[Caligula]

Originally Posted by sudbury78

I figured I would ask if those of you are enjoying your BD experience without a receiver and surround sound? Is anyone else doing that?

Sure, I enjoy my BDS without sound, i cant hear at all and i still enjoy the movie on my ps3. hope this answer your question?

[Canada]

Originally Posted by yellowblanket

surround sound is half the experience, or in my case 70% of the movie experience! it's the sound that suck you into the world you're watching.

I don't need to add anything my thoughts exactly

[Sylin]

I have a Sony BDS300 in my bedroom hooked up to a Vizio 32" where we use just the TV speakers. It looks GREAT... sounds is actually quite good.

Best bet, if it's in the budget, is to buy a basic $300 HTIB, and work your way up. Get a receiver that can handle HD-quality audio... then buy front/center speakers, then rears. That's my suggestion. The advice is worth what you paid for it.

[jsteinhauer]

Once you've gone surround, you can't go back. Even an inexpensive HTiB will make a noticeable difference and create a more theatrical experience.

[MACSTER]

I pass sound through an old/decent home stereo. As long as I live in a small apartment, there's no need for a good sound system. It's still enjoyable, but if I win the lottery I'll be able to make it even more enjoyable.

[jmlalit5]

Unfortunately, yes I currently have an HDTV that only has sound available through composite or component cables...nothing else. Hopefully that will all change by the end of the year.

I can't wait to enjoy surround sound!

[Goodguy818]

Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

Once you've gone surround, you can't go back. Even an inexpensive HTiB will make a noticeable difference and create a more theatrical experience.

Its be true! the other day my dog chewed on the wires for the rear speakers and i Was trying to watch The Rock, I just couldnt do it! i had to pause the movie and look for some old wires that i had from before and replaced them i went back to enjoying my movie.

[kasjun]

just how do you have a 7.1 system hooked up to work when the ps3 can't even decode dts-hd master audio?

[Dagger]

This is probably not the intent of the question, but I have a 3.1 channel set-up. No surrounds (yet). But, here's something to note. I spoke with a rep from a specialty hi-fi store and asked if I should buy the relatively cheaper mains and use those as my rears or buy the more expensive surrounds.

He actually talked me down to the cheaper mains! He said 90% of the sound in a 5.1 system come out of your mains and center channel (about 85% in a 7.1). Given that 10% - 15% can make the difference between a very good and great system is the surrounds, you shouldn't have to go all out - (that's what the rep told me who's been in audio for 20+ years). Just a consideration for those who are building your system - put your speaker budget into the mains and center channel.

[mystiksuicide]

We don't have any plans whatsoever to add a surround sound system to the bedroom.

There is just no need for it.