Sony DDW 900 Speaker upgrade worthwhile?

[brett_day]

Hi Everyone

I have a sony ddw900 surround sound system....is it worth me upgrading my speakers for this unit? Will the sound, sound any better if i get aftermarket speakers or will it sound about the same as the oem speakers? It is a cheap unit and am wondering if i should bother upgrading my speakers!

Thanks Bunches

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by brett_day

Hi Everyone

I have a sony ddw900 surround sound system....is it worth me upgrading my soeakers for this unit? Will the sound the receiver put out sound any better if i get aftermarket speakers or will it sound about the same as the oem speakers? It is a cheap unit and am wondering if i should bother upgrading my speakers!

Thanks Bunches

of course it "could" sound better..... what speakers were you thinking about getting?

[Rabidhunter]

I have a very similar reciever the HTD-DW790. I just upgraded the speakers not too long ago. I got the SS-B3000 bookshelf speakers http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B3000-...9147620&sr=1-1

The SS-CR3000 center channel and rear speakers http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-CR3000...9147620&sr=1-4

And the SA-W2500 Sub http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SA-W2500-...9147744&sr=1-3

Everything will cost you around $300. There is a clear difference in sound quality. It floods the room with sound and everything is so much clearer. Music sounds more natural. And when I watch a movie, wow, I felt like I was at the ocean watching Pirates 2. Go for it.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

of course it "could" sound better..... what speakers were you thinking about getting?

i will be honest and will say i am not sure what speakers to go with! I think i want to start off with replacing the center or the front speakers. i do not have a large budget $300 at best at the moment. What would you recommend?

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

I have a very similar reciever the HTD-DW790. I just upgraded the speakers not too long ago. I got the SS-B3000 bookshelf speakers

how much better did they sound compared to the regular oem speakers? big difference?

[Beta Man]

Crackinz might need to step in here, because I recall him recommending a pair of polks that went for $200 (floor standers) and the Center can be had for $80 or so....

Probably your best bet, and I'm pretty sure you'll see a big improvement.

[Rabidhunter]

Originally Posted by brett_day

how much better did they sound compared to the regular oem speakers? big difference?

They sounded much better. The OEM speakers had a metallic sound to them. It still sounded nice, but the new set sounds incredible. It's more natural, deeper, and richer. The center channel is clearer and the dialogue is easier to hear. Music wise there is a huge difference as well. It's worth the upgrade.

As far as which ones to go with first, I'd go with the center channel and rear set. You get three speakers for around $80-100 depending on how Amazon is feeling. I got mine for $78.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

They sounded much better. The OEM speakers had a metallic sound to them. It still sounded nice, but the new set sounds incredible. It's more natural, deeper, and richer. The center channel is clearer and the dialogue is easier to hear. Music wise there is a huge difference as well. It's worth the upgrade.

As far as which ones to go with first, I'd go with the center channel and rear set. You get three speakers for around $80-100 depending on how Amazon is feeling. I got mine for $78.

wow that sounds awesome! About how long ago did you get yours? wonder if amazon wants to be my friend today!

[brett_day]

how about these? also could i get just another 1 of these and use it as a center channel or do you have to buy a dedicated center channel speaker?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1172277277943

[masob98]

Originally Posted by brett_day

Hi Everyone

I have a sony ddw900 surround sound system....is it worth me upgrading my speakers for this unit? Will the sound, sound any better if i get aftermarket speakers or will it sound about the same as the oem speakers? It is a cheap unit and am wondering if i should bother upgrading my speakers!

Thanks Bunches

I have this same surround sound system. I was wondering how you have yours setup. Are you running optical cables from your ps3 to the reciever or are you using HDMI cables. I know this is a low end reciever, but I want to know how this works with the Hi-def audio codecs. I know you can run an HDMI wire from your ps3 to the reciever cuz the ps3 decodes everything to LPCM.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by masob98

I have this same surround sound system. I was wondering how you have yours setup. Are you running optical cables from your ps3 to the reciever or are you using HDMI cables. I know this is a low end reciever, but I want to know how this works with the Hi-def audio codecs. I know you can run an HDMI wire from your ps3 to the reciever cuz the ps3 decodes everything to LPCM.

yeah i have min connected to my ps3 via optical. as far as i know this receiver cannot carry sound via hdmi it is just a hdmi through put for video only. it sounds great via optical and i have my ps3 set to bitstream sounds fantastic!

[masob98]

thanks alot man. I want to get the onkyo 605, but I just bought the sony like a year ago. My wife would kill me for just asking. Oh well. It does sound good though, I just watched Live Free or Die Hard on bluray. My little apartment was shaking. Share with us how the speaker upgrade works out. I have considered upgrading the subwoofer and the center speaker, we'll see what happens.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by masob98

thanks alot man. I want to get the onkyo 605, but I just bought the sony like a year ago. My wife would kill me for just asking. Oh well. It does sound good though, I just watched Live Free or Die Hard on bluray. My little apartment was shaking. Share with us how the speaker upgrade works out. I have considered upgrading the subwoofer and the center speaker, we'll see what happens.

i am pretty sure i am going to get the ssb1000 from best buy! they have good reviews and ar eonly $49.99 a pair. i only have a small room so they should be okay! I am going to get them tonight. for the center speaker...i am unsure as to what to get? i am wondering if you have to get a dedictaed center speaker or if any speaker will suffice. i will shoot you a message when i get them hooked up!

[masob98]

sounds good man

[masob98]

You gonna get two pairs, for rear and front.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by masob98

You gonna get two pairs, for rear and front.

i think i am going to get a center and fronts for now...i think the rears sound spretty good on the system....i have major prob hearing dialogue on my system at the moment....how about you?

[masob98]

Its noticeable on some movies. That's why Im interested in at least upgrading my center speaker. Just haven't decided which one. I seen one at best buy. Sony (dont know the model name or number) it's $99. Read good reviews.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by masob98

Its noticeable on some movies. That's why Im interested in at least upgrading my center speaker. Just haven't decided which one. I seen one at best buy. Sony (dont know the model name or number) it's $99. Read good reviews.

yep thats the one i am going to get tonight! lol!

[Beta Man]

I'd highly recommend spending a little more and look into the $200/pair polk floor-standers I was talking about, as Sony isn't really praised for their speakers.

If you're trying to stick to that budget, at least listen to these while you're there, next to the sonys

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138085354138

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd highly recommend spending a little more and look into the $200/pair polk floor-standers I was talking about, as Sony isn't really praised for their speakers.

If you're trying to stick to that budget, at least listen to these while you're there, next to the sonys

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138085354138

so those would sound better tthan the sony's? what about center speakers? how is that $100 one from sony at best buy?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1172277277875