Idiots guide to Audio Anyone?

xandra
xandra Posts: 291
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...
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.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    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 0-9640-849-4-5
    CTC 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.
  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    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,

    Michael
    Mains.............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)
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,954
    edited November 2007
    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
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited November 2007
    Trail and Error 7.1 HT.

















    or just ask questions.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited November 2007
    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 HT
    are you sure you didn't mean "Travail & Error?"
    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.
  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    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.....
    :p
    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:
  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited November 2007
    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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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited November 2007
    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
  • Sansui
    Sansui Posts: 372
    edited November 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Trail and Error 7.1 HT.

    I tried to Google this book/info. Where is it?
    Be gentle, I'm new to all this...

    The mind blowing speed of the BRAIN TRAIN...