On 16/12/2021 09:09, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
I do often wonder how many people have a perfectly adequate sound system of >> however many channels in the same room but go out and buy a sound bar, which >> in the main is not as well specified as the sound system in the first place. >> Brian
I have an excellent HiFi in the same room as the TV, but am considering >buying a soundbar. The HiFi speakers are positioned directly opposite
the settee for the best listening position, while the TV is in the
corner, for the best viewing position from more than one location in the >room. It's no good having stereo sound for the TV, when the audio and
visual source positions aren't matched.
On 16/12/2021 09:12, Andy Bennet wrote:
On 15/12/2021 21:54, pinnerite wrote:
I need to buy a soundbar. The spec of the Dali sounds perfect.
Except I will want to fix it to the wall.
It has keyhole fixings on the back.
In my experience with these, it is hard to get a firm fixing.
Furthermore it may induce bass rattle.
Can anyone throw any light on this?
TIA
If you use countersunk screws you can fine tune the tightness
I normally use countersunk screws, because that's what I have, but my >impression is that pan head would be better. (I usually only do this for >extension sockets.)
On Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:21:42 +0000, GB <NOTsomeone@microsoft.invalid>
wrote:
On 16/12/2021 09:12, Andy Bennet wrote:
On 15/12/2021 21:54, pinnerite wrote:
I need to buy a soundbar. The spec of the Dali sounds perfect.
Except I will want to fix it to the wall.
It has keyhole fixings on the back.
In my experience with these, it is hard to get a firm fixing.
Furthermore it may induce bass rattle.
Can anyone throw any light on this?
TIA
If you use countersunk screws you can fine tune the tightness
I normally use countersunk screws, because that's what I have, but my >>impression is that pan head would be better. (I usually only do this for >>extension sockets.)
Pan head screws are easier for locating things with keyhole slots, and
you can adjust the tightness, but it takes very small adjustments.
Rod.
I do often wonder how many people have a perfectly adequate sound system of however many channels in the same room but go out and buy a sound bar, which in the main is not as well specified as the sound system in the first place.
Even with enhanced stereo effects a soundbar doesn't really immerse
the viewer in the sound, no matter how swanky it is.
In article <XnsAE02AD76D52E837B93@144.76.35.252>,
Pamela <pamela.private.mailbox@gmail.com> wrote:
Even with enhanced stereo effects a soundbar doesn't really immerse
the viewer in the sound, no matter how swanky it is.
Blimey! I agree with Pamela. :-)
In two rooms here (not the main hi-fi room) I have a Denon mini
system RCD-N9 and two speakers. They replaced two Sony sound bars.
Much better INHO.
Bob.
On Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:48:53 +0000 (GMT), Bob Latham <bob@sick-of-spam.invalid> wrote:
In article <XnsAE02AD76D52E837B93@144.76.35.252>,
Pamela <pamela.private.mailbox@gmail.com> wrote:
Even with enhanced stereo effects a soundbar doesn't really immerse
the viewer in the sound, no matter how swanky it is.
Blimey! I agree with Pamela. :-)
In two rooms here (not the main hi-fi room) I have a Denon mini
system RCD-N9 and two speakers. They replaced two Sony sound bars.
Much better INHO.
Bob.
Similar story here. I have a pair of Bowers and Wilkins loudspeakers
either side of my TV screen, and I've never heard any modern sound
system that could honestly stand comparison with it. I bought the loudspeakers around 1970, when hi-fi equipment was designed for sound,
not for looks, and good loudspeakers were built into proper wooden
boxes, not plastic tubes.
Similar story here. I have a pair of Bowers and Wilkins loudspeakers
either side of my TV screen, and I've never heard any modern sound
system that could honestly stand comparison with it. I bought the loudspeakers around 1970, when hi-fi equipment was designed for sound,
not for looks, and good loudspeakers were built into proper wooden
boxes, not plastic tubes.
In article <561prg93p1qkksd6c8e5cogdua22juiv0c@4ax.com>, Roderick
Stewart <rjfs@escapetime.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
Similar story here. I have a pair of Bowers and Wilkins
loudspeakers either side of my TV screen, and I've never heard any
modern sound system that could honestly stand comparison with it. I
bought the loudspeakers around 1970, when hi-fi equipment was
designed for sound, not for looks, and good loudspeakers were built
into proper wooden boxes, not plastic tubes.
You can still get good pairs of stereo speakers. But have to find
and explore the region between the mass market rubbish sold mainly
for 'video' uses and the ultra-high-price fancy examples for those
who want impressive bling. Sadly, not all of what appears in hi-fi
mags is useful. Hence they are also something you need to read with
care.
uk.rec.audio or Pink Fish would probably give someone more info if
they wish to have some new or 'better' (to their taste, etc)
speakers.
Jim
On 17:40 17 Dec 2021, Jim Lesurf said:
In article <561prg93p1qkksd6c8e5cogdua22juiv0c@4ax.com>, Roderick
Stewart <rjfs@escapetime.myzen.co.uk> wrote:
Similar story here. I have a pair of Bowers and Wilkins
loudspeakers either side of my TV screen, and I've never heard any
modern sound system that could honestly stand comparison with it. I
bought the loudspeakers around 1970, when hi-fi equipment was
designed for sound, not for looks, and good loudspeakers were built
into proper wooden boxes, not plastic tubes.
You can still get good pairs of stereo speakers. But have to find
and explore the region between the mass market rubbish sold mainly
for 'video' uses and the ultra-high-price fancy examples for those
who want impressive bling. Sadly, not all of what appears in hi-fi
mags is useful. Hence they are also something you need to read with
care.
uk.rec.audio or Pink Fish would probably give someone more info if
they wish to have some new or 'better' (to their taste, etc)
speakers.
I have found that "full range" hi-fi speakers tend to be too bassy when reproducing speech.
I sometimes wonder if broadcast sound is mixed with telly and radio set speakers in mind, with the result that bass is articifically emphasised?
The intended result may be deep and full sounding speech but I find the
bass in speech on a big speaker sounds are muddy and muddled.
I have found that "full range" hi-fi speakers tend to be too bassy when
reproducing speech.
I sometimes wonder if broadcast sound is mixed with telly and radio set
speakers in mind, with the result that bass is articifically emphasised?
The intended result may be deep and full sounding speech but I find the
bass in speech on a big speaker sounds are muddy and muddled.
Fine on my 1976 Goodmans Mezzo SLs. (21" high box; 10" bass units I think.)
I have found that "full range" hi-fi speakers tend to be too bassy
when reproducing speech.
I have found that "full range" hi-fi speakers tend to be too bassy when reproducing speech.
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