Do Home Theaters NEED a CENTER SPEAKER?
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00:00 UNPLUGGED EP 03: HIFI ISN'T FUN ANYMORE
01:03 JAMO SPEAKER REVIEW: JAMO’S NEW DESIGN. IS IT A DISHWASHER?
04:37 SPEAKERS WITH AN UPWARD RAKE 🤦🏻
05:30 NAH, THESE DON’T PLAY LOUD ENOUGH
09:57 JAMO CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER vs PHANTOM CENTER
14:06 JAMO SPEAKER DIALOGUE CLARITY
15:57 IS THE AV INDUSTRY DOWNPLAYING THE PHANTOM CENTER? (you should watch this part)
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Lol! Thanks for the shout out guys. Seriously, sure they don’t measure well and they do look like a 90’s throw back (specifically the Polk RTI6). But I’m guessing they’re not terrible, especially for the price. The build quality looks good. Not hating, just poking fun. These are just material things at the end of the day. As a wise denim and spectical enthusiast once said “The only person who needs to enjoy your system is you” 🍻
P.S. AIWA is life!
While I hope you guys don't feel like you have to do one of these every week, you have hit on gold with this concept. Very entertaining and helpful. And hell yes to hifi being fun. From chilling in front of my main system to just washing my car and wearing some Air Pods, music makes life better.
I appreciate Andrew’s verbal eloquence
I’m still in love with Hifi 15 years later.. I love music music discovery and all the gear that comes along the journey .
That's awesome!
I voiced my opinion on the speaker on the last review. For this one I just want to say THANK YOU. This is why I love this channel and you guys. Real people, real opinions and views, simple and honest. Thank you for this conversation! Hope everyone has a lovely day and to the guy diagnosed with the worst thing out there, I hope you get to experience more enjoyment and get well soon! F*** you cancer.
Appreciate it! And yes, F you cancer!
We adore you, Vadym.
@@KristiWright ☺️ thank you! Hope you’re having a lovely day!
@@robinsonbrand 😇
HAHA, CZcams overlords... Seriously though, I started enjoying HIFI more the less I engage with the toxic community that is HIFI. A good example I have was a person telling me that I was ignorant for saying "wide soundstage". "This is an ambiguous term. You should use proper terms like the sound is spacious." Great format you two, I am enjoying the conversations!
Awesome to have you, @HifiSammy!
Totally get what you mean about the toxic hifi scene. It’s all my team is better than yours or more importantly in this community I’ve got more cash to spend on gear than you!
Andrew and Kristi are cool though, they’ve got my stamp of approval (not that that matters)
20:55 Phantom centre chat was really interesting!
Thanks for doing this new format, really enjoy them 😊
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful!
If the speaker resembles a dishwasher, does it deliver a clean sound?
Nailed it.
I think what makes the hobby fun for me is listening to my kids talking about wanting home theater when they’re on their own. They’ve grown up always having 5.1 surround sound in the house, so movies and gaming at other households falls flat for them. My pieced together systems don’t have the latest tech, aren’t scientifically placed or tuned, and may fall below the standards of many followers here, but they rumble and damn are they fun! Someday, I can see myself searching the market for gear for a kids first system.
Thanks to Extreme Inflation. I'm Losing the Fun Factor....
Totally get that feeling. But there are options.
Inflation combined with no federal minimum wage increase in 15 years is hardly sustainable. That said...there are so many options available at a variety of price points, which I hope helps fill in the gaps a little.
As someone who bought a Marantz 11 channel processor which failed, and had to be replaced under warranty, i totally understand the fear of buying new gear. If i were to shop for a new processor, i could no longer afford Marantz as an option with their new pricing. But, there are always options. Just my opinion.
Every Marantz receiver I've owned failed within 3 years, even with open ventilation and a fan on top.@maxpower78-15
@@thepracticalaudiophilethat totally sucks. To their credit, they gave me a new unit and its still rocking. But when / if this preamp goes, i cannot afford to buy marantz again regardless of reliability. I am hoping this unit lasts, as it has no amplifier, and just does the processing. When it fails, even the new models regardless of brand are excluding the analog 7.1 ch input, which i still love for some movies.
Andrew and I appreciate you all spending a little time with us today! Enjoy your weekend, and hopefully, we'll see you Sunday for the next review!
Thanks guys! You got me back in the hobby. And, yeah, as with any hobby, it can get expensive, but there are plenty of varying budgets.
For the people that don't own a SPL meter..85-88db is LOUD. And just because you've heard 10 different speakers in your lifetime you are far from an expert. And for those that criticize everything..lighten up. Take that energy to the gym or for a walk.
No Fun!!
Thank you for your insightful comment about proper perspective. If a cancer patient doesn’t help make the point, I don’t know what would.
Whoa boy. A great phantom center is magical. But for home theater, the center is so important in any system ive cobbled together.
Sharing a personal HiFi fun story. Sometimes, just sometimes, I might set up 3 stereos in one average living room on 3 walls and play music via airplay to all of them simultaneously. HiFi sacrilege to be sure, but it fills the room nicely for parties and gives an interesting and FUN effect.
Bruh, this is what hifi is all about. I run four speakers and it gives the best holographic 3D sound in a small space. I'm down with doing stuff that no one else does and getting good results
Airplay is amazing. It gives you more opportunities and ways to enjoy your music. How could that ever be a bad thing?
Multicast is fun!
It's all about the music, and that's always fun
I agree, but I feel a lot of enthusiasts forget the music (or movie) and become obsessive over the gear and specs.
Weren't breast fed with enough eye contact? That's friggin epic! :D hahaha
btw Kristi's username pronunciations and descriptions steal the show. Please KEEP THAT UP! :) Andrew's reactions to them are awesome.
The names are the best!! Thank you so much for watching.
Man, I love this format so much, it’s so great having even more footage of you both weekly! Is that a new sofa I see also?
I'm so glad you like Unplugged! We're really enjoying it ourselves.
The sofa is new, but you'll probably notice a different one in a couple months. We're exchanging this one for one with a lower back for more support (just what we're used to).
I'm 62 so between the ages of 13 and 15. I tried to build my own speakers they sounded good to a 14 year old. At 15 I bought a pair of Phase technology spears and I couldn't believe my EARS! The year 1977 wow.
Love the format. I enjoy looking forward to two videos a week and allowing your community to weigh in on the conversation. Nice job. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoy it!
Love this new format!!! You are both so great to listen to. Thank you both!
We appreciate you watching!
I like the new format with image in lower left. I like hearing both of your opinions. I am getting back into audio and really learned a lot from your different videos. Thanks.
great stuff the two of you. the relaxing well thought out commentary & feedback on gear and the industry as a whole is wonderful! cheers!
Thank you!
You guys crack me up.
The fun you have, encouraged me to pick up a 6000a play after almost 20 years with an old yamaha avr. While the Audiolab is now gone, that vibe of having fun still remains, so thank you. I'm enjoying this new format, the "shop talk" vibe is great. As an FYI, I am currently running Atoll Pr200, Am200, zidoo neo s streamer dac, and a brand new pair of audiovector qr5 se speakers. Living vicariously through you two.
Well you kids got us having lots of fun. Using the Sony str-dn1080 with used Focal Chora 806 fronts with a Sony a90j 65 all of which ya'll turn us onto. Hope ya'll review the Hisense U8N this year. 😊
Evening Andrew & Kristi, it’s always fun🤣🤣🤣
So glad to hang with you KJ!
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I used to have a Boombox in the late eighties where I could detach the Silver Speakers ,that looks just like it.
Hi Andrew and Kristi love the new format. New to the channel and appreciate your honesty and passion.👌
Thank you so much.
This was a really fun video to watch! Thank you both! I bought the Jamo Studio 8 home theater package when they were dirt cheap on Amazon ($143 for the package) and they are what really got me into home theater. I only bought them after watching your review on them from a few years back and after watching the Cheap Audio Man (CAM) review the s803 and s801 speakers. After I got everything setup I went right to reddit and posted in both the home theater and budget audiophile subs because I was proud of my first setup and excited to share them and I immediately felt like everyone wanted to rip apart my speaker choice because "they don't measure very well". I think that there is a lot of "gate keeping" in the home audio world and It's just really refreshing to have your channel and CAM highlighting fun speakers at a good price point. It's also really fun to watch you review speakers that are way out of my budget but to also see you be happy enjoying my same speakers even if they don't have the flattest measurements. I've since upgraded significantly and am now enjoying the Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers in my home theater and the Jamos are still going strong in a secondary home theater area. I would have had a hard time purchasing the Jamos and the Klipsch speakers had there not be reviewers like you willing to recommend fun speakers and highlight pros and cons of fun speakers on a budget.
You're 3rd episode. My first. Loving the new channel changes.
keep this format going, fun video
Recalling the day I watched a video of your about the Jamo 809’s about them being a cheap way to get into audio . I found them,set them up . Never been disappointed with any of the purchases after watching any of your reviews . Thank you for taking the time to make videos and share with us your knowledge of audio. Been a blast so far
I like this new format with the controlled sass from the both of you.
I'm glad you're enjoying it!
I enjoy watching your Unplugged series better than all the other shows you produce ~ Great to see you folks with your hair down and speaking frankly to your viewer mail ~
"No more fun of ANY kind!"
-Dean Wormer
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Well , since I have been an audiophile with good equipment since the early 70’s…I’d say it is still very much fun. I get at least 2-3 hours listening in a day, in winter, summer, a little less as I am outdoors. That is pure 2 channel, not counting movies or TV. Not only do I have around 3000 CDs…but I also have a huge archive of vintage “underground” FM rock radio now converted to digital…sill use my reel to reel, have a stereo in my backwood cabin, camp and listen to acoustic music by the campfire in a national forest. Yea, I still enjoy it.
What's your favorite speakers
Appreciate you sharing!
Klipsch Cornwalls…
@@gewamser Great speakers!
In my group of baby boomer audiophiles, most who have systems WAY better than my own, we have had a saying that goes back decades: “Even if you only have a boom box…or college dorm stereo, the thing is only as good as the music you play on it.”
Tell the fun police to get bent. While I do have an appreciation for the occasional witty contrarian, life is too short for grumpy asses that get lost on good information. Look at me I've got bad GAS (gear acquisition syndrome, not the rear surround voicing. ), for me the hunt is never ending fun! The only thing that isn't, is trying to find a matching tuner and cd player for Onkyo Grand Integra system, let alone a pair of their speakers. Keep doing what you're doing!!! Always fantastic content!!!
Loving the new “podcast style” shows!
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!
Nice you 2! This is one of the best CZcams channels ever. NOW we are getting serious.
That's very kind of you to say. Thank you for watching!
Wow, thanks!
Love what you two do! Been deep in Tidal tonight listening to early Robert Palmer, man if that doesn't reinforce my desire for great sounding gear, I'm not sure what will.
OMG Soooo funny you 2. Esp Kristi on fire 🔥. Love it! 😂 Seriously better than some of the comedy clubs I've been to lately.
Love you guys and look fwd to unplugged every week!!! 🙏🏾🎆💯❤️
Thanks so much!!
Hey just wanted to say thank you for your content and the way you both deliver it. I almost never engage with this community based on what I feel is an unwillingness to help others and their willingness to just flat out belittle people by the vocal few "audiophiles" who dominate the comment threads.
When I was finally in a position to invest in a home theater system, I made a purchase based entirely on your review of the Polk R200's. I had seen others nit pick this speaker, but your thorough and unbiased review sold me on it. I have so much fun watching movies, even more so now with a 5.1.4 all Polk Reserve setup. I couldn't care less how it measures, it's budget friendly price, or that most wouldn't classify it as Hi-Fi, I just love how it sounds.
Welcome and please don't be a stranger. The Polks are fantastic and I'm glad to hear you are enjoying yours!
Love the last two segments!! It needs to be said by a lot more people!
Thanks for watching. Episode 4 comes out tomorrow!
Keep it up! I enjoy it!
Thanks for watching!!
Cheers to Preston. I Love love love that you enjoy your audio system.
How do people look at the production quality on these videos and think they haven't evaluated the option of Kristi being on camera. She doesn't want to be, and once she states that, continuing to request it or comment negatively on it is uncalled for. Can we just stop?
Hi both, thanks a lot again and love the new format. Are you planning to review the arendal 1723 towers this year?
The 1723s are not on the schedule so far for 2024 but things can and do often change, so just stay tuned.
@@robinsonbrand I'm always tuned! 🤣👍💪
Thank you for this video!!!
Thank you for watching!
@@robinsonbrand I’m putting my son to bed and I’m back!!! You two are the best!
I am here and having fun!!!
Good afternoon Leezah! Hope you enjoy this one!
@@robinsonbrand I am enjoying this very much. Thank you!
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Hey Leezah!
@@KristiWright Hi Kristi!!
Hi Andrew, appreciate all the shared insight.
I recently inherited a pair of B&W 804D4 speakers (two years old) and a HTM2-D center channel. I've watched your videos on the other B&W speakers, and it sounds like it's essential to pair them with the right amp/receiver (although I didn't see a review of this specific speaker).
I currently have a very basic system, which I primarily use for vinyl. An old Denon receiver (AVR 3805) and Marantz (SR5013), with an AT-LP7 turntable.
I was wondering if you could recommend some options (amps/receivers) that you think would align dynamically. I was excited about the Decware, with the 89db sounds like that wouldn't be ideal with these speakers.
I could spend more (maybe up to $5-6k), but would rather it be less of course.
Thanks for your time.
Amazing ending segment to the video! Very well said... 🙂👍
Thank you so much 😀
Curious to hear thoughts on Def Tec DM30 and/or DM20 vs. non-subwoofer center channels.
Kristi goes hard with the jokes . I can't get the machine out of my head. I'm happy I can design and build my own speakers
Hello from somewhere! No Fun? No bueno!!
Go Kristi Go!!
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Oh, she will!
There's an old saying "If it's not fun don't do it". Thanks for keeping it fun guys. 🙂
Well if i was wanting to purchase a av receiver for occasional surround sound, music the first priority, now that i can snag the onkyo rz50 for a grand is the upgrade to a anthem mrx 740 worth the extra 2k?
Hmmm i listen to louder listening levels with 4 ohm speakers. Decision’s decisions
THANK YOU
Andrew just wondering if you’ve ever reviewed Klipsch RF7 iii. I know you liked the 8000fii. Wondering how you felt about the RF7 iii
I have not, but if Klipsch releases a RF7 IV I'll likely take a look at it.
Great video. I hope to see you review the new SVS line.
SVS has made it clear to us that they only want overwhelmingly positive reviews of their products, and since we never guarantee the outcome of any review, to any brand, for any reason, we're not likely to get a pair sent to us for review.
@@robinsonbrand well, I've just lost a lot of respect for SVS. I'm proud that you stand for us. If a company builds a product that they believe in, they shouldn't need to put pressure on reviewers to give kudos.
As you've always said Andrew, the only person that needs to enjoy your system is you. We all have opinions, I agree.
BTW - shout out and prayers to Preston. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been following you content off and on since the recovering audiophile days. Even saw some of the record store find videos you guys did back in the day. I like how you present your material and you down to earth approach to reviews. I think it’s partially due to watching your content and finding the right gear that I’m no longer looking for new gear and just enjoy listening and watching content.
I now just watch reviews for the entertainment value. This one hit close to home. The idea of making gear do things it was not intended to do, being disappointed by the results, and then reporting it as failure of the product is a disservice to people who want to learn.
I was happy with my gear for 18 years but when I got back into the hobby to upgrade my setup it felt like a mine field and it took me a couple of years to figure out which direction to go. I’m back in a place where I just enjoy content.
Thank you both for creating great content that even the less rabid fans can enjoy.
NGL, I don't understand quite a bit of what you guys talk about, but the chemistry between you two is pure class, which is why I subbed and joined 😂
We're so glad you're here and enjoying the show!
Thank you! I'm glad you're having fun with us.
@@robinsonbrand I really am ! Thank you!
@@KristiWright we can't have fun shhh 😂
@@H3lloSE Oh right! Forgot my own rule!
I love this new Unplugged series 🫶🏽
What would you recommend as an individual purchase centre speaker?
Is there a case for a video on 'you have a 2.1 system, what next?' recommendation and review (Centre, surround, connectivity - wired/wireless etc)
I have an AVR (Cinema70s), a sub and a decent audiophile speakers (LS50M) - but I do find that dialog can be low in the mix, even with dialog enhancements on. I also find that mixing can vary massively between films and sources - leading to the 'dance of tweaking' for each time I use the system.
The mixing varying between films is something that cannot be helped I'm afraid, though, because you have a Marantz, have you tried Audyssey's Dynamic EQ features, I find these are good for variations in a mix. As for a matching center for your LS50 Metas, can you fit a single Meta under your TV? That would be a great center match. You can place a Meta on its side and there shouldn't be a change in sound due to its design. Just a thought.
I use KEF Q35 as front channels and my wife and I keep trying to add a centre speaker but it comes off as so much less natural sounding. It calls so much attention to itself.
The Klipsch RP 150m has the upward style. It has a removable base if you like.
I learned *all about* how much of a movie soundtrack is going to the centre *and only the centre* when I had to redo our setup after we upgraded to 4k, and after a few days, suddenly movies no longer contained dialogue. Absolutely baffling, but I blamed the TV or something elsewhere in the signal chain-which of course made no sense, but I hadn't touched the speakers so they couldn't be the problem.
Then I found the loose speaker connection. Super frustrating at the time, but a valuable learning experience.
Just shooting a shot
What do you think of an all Kef 350 5.2 HT system for a 12x14 room?
I haven't heard it, but knowing what I know of KEF, I'm confident it will be solid!
I find Kristi on with Andrew more fun. Love your show.
Glad you enjoy it!
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Might look better with another color scheme.
Neat speakers are angled this way and they are excellent.
Hi Andrew! Thanks for the great content! I've watched a bunch of your videos, and was hoping you could drop a recommendation. I am building a film studio for video production, but it will double as an intimate unique event space.
The space I need help with is 22' wide, 45' long, with sealed concrete floors, 13' exposed commercial ceilings with exposed metal i-beams, and there's not a ton of reverb, but I will be hanging acoustic panels parallel to the floor from the i-beams to clean up some of the slight echo there is.
I'm rocking the Hisense C1 at 175" for video, and while I have the Samsung Q990b at the house, and the Q990C in the green room, I know I need a real setup for this space.
I'm unsure if the theater style screen/sound will rent out well, so I want to go very mid/low tier. Ideally under 3K with receiver, but I could jump it to sub 4K all in. I'd love if it could be an Atmos setup as well.
Because nothing can be permanent if at floor/wall level, I was thinking tower speakers for the front L/R, a center speaker brought in at ear level, or a permanent mount angled down from an i-beam, two bookself speakers at the rear, and either up firing atmos speakers, or I could easily mount them to the ibeams pointing down.
Depending on what you recommend, I may need a dedicated sub as well.
Keep up the great content, and thank you for your time and help!
Okay, first, thanks for the support and supper chat! Because this is a larger space, but one that may need to accomodate a lot of different configurations, I'm not sure I'd go with towers. I think on-walls may be the most freeing as they won't be in anyone's way (or foot path) if you do an event or gathering --something you'd have to consider even with towers let alone bookshelf speakers on stands.
If we go with on-walls, we can keep all the speakers the same, which is best for surround sound honestly. I was going to steer you towards Arendal 1961 bookshelf speakers all around but they're discontinued. My next choice would be Magnat's THX cinema line here amzn.to/49hO6rS. These are great, wall-mountable speakers that can be used for all channels. Add a sub or two and you should be good to go! For an AVR, I used the Onkyo RZ50 and it was a great combo. Now, we may be pushing your budget here (not sure) but this would be a good setup for a large space like yours.
@@robinsonbrand I was hoping you'd say these. I've watched A LOT of your videos and this is the system I initially built out. Really appreciate the input. What would you do with the center channel? Would you mount it at roughly a 10' height hanging from the I-beam, would you bring out a small table to set it on when in use for screenings, or would you skip it all together?
I would likely experiment with both center options, or mount the center to the wall below the screen. If this is going to be a semi event or gathering space, I would advise against ANYTHING being on a stand/table out in the room.
You guys rock
Thanks
Thanks so much!
I’ve seen you review a lot of Klipsch speakers but I’ve haven’t seen the RF7-lll please I beg you lolz do a review please
I guess I'll just have to go and listen to my SYSTEM! What is this music you speak of?
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Well, I live for a good Dish Washer Looking Speaker....lol
Even if they look like an old Boom Box Cheap Speaker.
Luv luv luv your Fun Fun Fun Channel........thanks for your commitment.
Hello Andrew and Kristi! I wanted to express my gratitude for providing such an entertaining video! I hope you don't mind if I ask an off-topic question. Thanks to your recommendation, I purchased the Q990C at a quite decent price, considering my location (Malta, to be exact). Now, I aim to maximize the soundbar's capabilities with my current setup. I have a PS5 connected to a Feintech VAX04101, which is then linked to a relatively inexpensive projector that, as far as I know, lacks ARC/eARC capabilities. My main concern is whether I can achieve the full 11.1.4 experience with this setup for gaming, TV shows, and movies, or if I should consider investing in something else. I appreciate your time and assistance!
I want to help, but unfortunately, I don't have any first-hand experience with the Feintech product or gaming with a projector connected to the Q990C. The 990C should pass through the video if you connect your PS5 to the HDMI input and then runthe HDMI out, out to your projector. I'm unsure what adding the Feintech gives you or does in this setup? You don't need to run audio to the projector as the soundbar is handling it so ARC/eARC isn't necessary here? Again, I haven't tried your exact setup. I'm doing my best to visualize the signal chain in my head, and I think you may be overcomplicating things.
@@robinsonbrand yeah in fact now that I opted for the q990c, the feintech is redundant, apart from having the ease of having more hdmi inputs to make use of 😊 lastly, will I make use of the whole 11.1.4 channels with my ps5, or should I opt for something like the apple 4k? Thank you!
Good afternoon Andrew and Kristi. Good discussion. Totally agree with regards to loudness levels. As someone who likes his music a bit on the louder side and who has been checking db levels the past few months out of curiosity in the interest of avoiding hearing damage, 85 db average with peaks 90+ db at the listening position is quite loud. I find I like my music in the 80 to 85 db average level but beyond that it's getting excessive at least for any extended period of time.
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences.
I'm hyper-focused on this video so that I may have something witty and funny to say afterwards, so there's no time for fun! Oops, I just laughed and completely lost my thoughts!
Has anyone bought a yamaha amp off Amazon Yamaha store.
They have a few listed at 20-30% cheaper than Crutchfield. Im wondering if they are new
If one ruins their hearing with high SPL their speakers will always get far more expensive. I think there could be a fairly strong argument there is a threshold of SPL that will prevent anyone's room from allowing quality sound.
I had these old Jamo C-807 speakers and tried the whole phantom imaging thing (2 channel), actually placing them correctly and having a listening position. I was blown away by how all of my old music was brought to life in this beautiful three dimensional space with layers and depth. Luckily, the Jamos were very very good at imaging to make me realize this phenomenon. This put such a smile on my face the fun factor of music listening was right back in my life, and investing in an upgraded system almost immediately was justified. Luckily, I have an OCD brain that accepts I can live with the same system for a least 10 years 😂.
I totally agree with you: there is no right or wrong in this hobby. It’s so personal, we hear all in a different way. A long time ago I was visiting a college and he was doubtful about with amplifier worked well with his new speakers from Jamo ( big floorstanders). He had 3 amps to his disposal.
We were the about the same age and we loved the same music (classical) and we had a totally different preference. Who was right or wrong: nobody. I never get personal over someone taste, if the other person is happy and I have another taste so what.
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Thank you for the mid week 3 unplugged. Lol no fun zone
As the CZcams over lord you can have fun lol
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I have a samsung Q80T and was planning on getting a surround sound speaker(5.1) mostly for the center channel since a good chunk of movies I watch either in streaming platforms (HBO) or downloaded DRM free movies that doesn't have a good 2.0 sound and is it right to assume that dialogue in 5.1 audio is played though the center channel, therefore making the dialogue hopefully better?
In terms of Dialogue you wont see a real improvement moving to surround compared to that soundbar unless you seek out speakers with high clarity such as the KEF Q or R series
To be clear, yes the center plays dialogue in most cases. I would recommend you adjust the EQ on your soundbar before moving towards a completely new system. Your particular soundbar is very good and replacing it with a system which will provide more dialogue clarity in particular will bring your costs to around $2-3k
Another great Unplugged!! Hey everyone.
Oh!! Watch the whole thing!
Appreciate you tuning in!
@@KristiWright definitely watching the whole thing, turned the amp on for this video, so I can hear your voices in Hi-Fi 😂
@@KristiWright thanks for answering my question, I quite like the design on these and I am on a look for new bookshelf speakers so your reply will definitely help me decide.
@@txerapng Happy to help!
I think Schiit components look like there were designed by the folks who designed Robocop’s armor
Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I personally like their designs. A bit too small but nice in the visual department.
Considering a lot of hifi companies are owned and/or run by men who more or less came of age in the 70's and 80's, are we surprised?
@@KristiWrightyes ma'am
There is good Schiit and not so good Schiit when it comes to design. Just glad they will all soon be manufactured in either San Antonio or Corpus Christi, TX.
I'd like to see a dedicated review of the Kef R3 Meta if possible
We've been working on bringing you that review for at least a year. Got a pair last month that arrived damaged. Back to waiting.
Thanks for covering some of my comments / questions.
Let me clarify, though. I understand the role that the center channel plays and how valuable it is, however, that statement is incomplete, it needs to be how valuable it is for certain situations. Let's take the movie theater situation that Andrew mentioned in the video. He is completely correct with a seating area that wide having center channels to anchor dialogue to the screen is a huge advantage over phantom. This is because of how wide the seating area is. Here is where things diverge, though. In homes a lot of people don't have the equivalent of a theater where people may be sitting way off center. A lot of in home systems have 1 to 5 viewers that are all relatively close to on center. With speakers that have a great center image this is child's play for a phantom center set up. Some listeners jave budget Best Buy speakers and may really need that center for any seat off of dead center. There are others though that have a scaled down cinema in home and will greatly benefit from a center channel many viewers that are well off center. Phantom isn't the best solution for everyone. However, it is a viable solution and a great one for a lot of people. The problem is a lot of people don't even know it is an option at all. That is what I mean about the industry conspiracy. Why would "they" want anyone to do phantom. It is a xash cow. Convince people to buy expensive mains for good misic performance. Now for movies, well now you need an expensive center as it is the most important channel because almost all dialogue goes there now. That is true, except there is an exception to that which is almost never told, and that is that it isn't mandatory. Fhe center is the most important channel for sureound content IF you add one. If not then your mains remain the most important speakers, and dollar for dollar they are simply better.
Again, nice job! Obsession can filter the fun, just ask Ahab.
Thanks for watching!
Hello…..! Vandersteen’s have an upward tilt also. My opinion, some of the best speakers around.
If one has their home theatre system in a small to medium bedroom where a surround system is not practical, I can’t begin to tell you how much fun the smaller Magnepan LRS+ perform in a 2.1 setup.
While I own more expensive speakers, the transparency and spatial quality of the Maggies makes them ideal for watching Netflix and the like.
While a sub is obviously needed for “rumbling” effects, even the bass is surprisingly satisfying.
Enjoy the good things both in audio as well as in life. You can recognize the bad, but don't dwell on it, both in audio and in life.
Bravo! More!
You got it!
Please review Klipsch RF-lll
What a great conversation! I'm all for having fun and embracing the enormous amount of choices we have available in hifi. But, between the measurements gang's quickness to say "this is bad" and the channels that say every new $100 thing is better than the last, it can be hard to find the middle ground. Just feels like everyone seems like they have an agenda.
I get it, boy, do I ever. As it relates to the next $100 widget, I'm sorry, but I have yet to come across a $100 or $200-anything that DESTROYS things twice to three times as much. Not that a $100 widget can't be good, but I agree, folks could pump the breaks on saying every $100 box is better than thousand-dollar ones.
@@robinsonbrand I want to preface that I don't have a problem with the cheap stuff but I am bothered by how often people are willing to overlook that something may not be all that great just because of how much it (doesn't) costs.
@@jamesmichael900, I agree entirely. I am at my wits' end over some of the TI-based amps. People, including this channel, have shown that they are underpowered and cannot adequately drive many speakers, yet every new TI amp is touted as something people should buy because they're cheap. I hear from people all the time that they have dozens of these little amps and that they're just sitting there collecting dust because the person bought a "real" amp or integrated after having "learned their lesson." I can't help but look at these and think how many folks have burned through their budget $100 at a time before realizing they could've had something better in the first place.
Thanks!
Thank you, James!
Thank you guys for the great reviews!
Kristi and Andrew, Schiit will move all their production to Texas in next few months, would like to see more reviews of their products, for example, their recently launched Aegir 2 with Halo～～