Idiots guide to Audio Anyone?
xandra
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Does anyone know of a good Book on Audio, Audio formats, Setting up a good audio system?
I'd really like to find a bible that clearly defines all the terms, specs (AND their implications)
Online sources also of interest, but I prefer printed media when it comes to comprehension...
I'd really like to find a bible that clearly defines all the terms, specs (AND their implications)
Online sources also of interest, but I prefer printed media when it comes to comprehension...
LR Setup:
Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
Parasound 2250 Amp
Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
Plans/Fantasies:
400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
Parasound 2250 Amp
Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
Plans/Fantasies:
400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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It's latest edition is 2000 I think but it's packed with good information for fledgling audio nuts.
Home Theater for Everyone - Robert Harley
ISBN 0-9640-849-2-9
Get the 3rd Edition.
The Complete Guide to High End Audio - Robert Harley
ISBN 0-9640-849-4-5CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
There are some great sources right here on the Polk Site...
Since you like hard paper - I would ask them to send you their guide to home theater.
There are also quite a few online tips you can read while waiting for it to arrive.
It's not much, but it is free.
Happy Reading,
MichaelMains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms) -
Probably more "200 level" than "100 level" (only due to the subject matter), but... If you ever get interested in tube audio, this is a decent place to start:
http://www.anthemav.com/OldSitev1/pdf/taste.pdf -
Trail and Error 7.1 HT.
or just ask questions.
engtazengtaz
I love how music can brighten up a bad day. -
dorokusai, mcLoki, mhardy:Thanks for the advice (I've already downloaded + ordered paper copy of the Polk Handbook) and have ordered the Harley book.
engtaz:Trail and Error 7.1 HTLR Setup:
Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
Parasound 2250 Amp
Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
Plans/Fantasies:
400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability. -
Trail and Error 7.1 HT.
engtaz
Trial and error always worked for me.... Now I know not only what to do ..but also what not to do.....
Monitor 7b's front
Monitor 4's surround
Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
M10's back surround
Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
Harman/Kardon AVR-635
Oppo 981hd
Denon upconvert DVD player
Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
Mit RPTV WS-55513
Tosh HD-XA1
B&K AV5000
Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek: -
I'm working my way through the Harley High End Audio book now. It answers a lot of questions, and as a hobbiest, I'm really enjoying learning more about Home Audio.[
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You also might want to check out Crutchfield's web site.....they have very good HT advise and set up guide as well as the Education section here on the Polk site.B&W 804s mains
B&W HTM4 center
Polk PSW 1000 sub
Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
Anthem MCA 30 Amp
Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
Comcast DVR
Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
Harmony Universal Remote
Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
Itunes Air Express -
Be gentle, I'm new to all this...
The mind blowing speed of the BRAIN TRAIN...