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I'm an older audio guy, have not used the amp as the interface to a TV source...
Is it as simple as running component cable from DVD and Cable box to receiver. Then, running one componenet cable to projector?? This sounds to easy to be true. Is this is what is meant by the receiver being able to "up-convert"

All comments, and snide remarks welcome!

-Bilbo
(I should of never left the Shire!)

As long as your receiver supports it, you are right on. Beautiful, isn't it?!

Don't forget the digital audio cables from your cable box and your DVD player. Otherwise, you would be sad.

Wow! we've come a long way... I'm looking forward to hearing my music collection with 5 speakers! I am wondering if it will sound "mushy" when played through the 5.1 setup.

Actually, I still prefer music through just the 2 front speakers, (sometimes with the sub) but you may like it through all five. (or 5.1) They are making some music cds for a 5.1 setup though now. There are several options. Wait until you start setting it up, you'll see. (Receiver and speakers) It is alot of fun though. I'm addicted!

Hi BB,

Use Dolby Pro Logic II, Movie or Music modes. Some stereo recordings will sound wonderful in 5.1; others will benefit little or not at all. It depends on the original source recording, and how much out-of-phase ambient information is on the original stereo disc (CD or LP or tape).

The DPLII Movie mode may work better than the Music mode for some music. dts also has similar decoding modes for stereo, which are good but not quite as effective for some recordings as DPLII. If your receiver has Logic7 (it will only have it if it's an H/K, since Harman owns Lexicon), then try that too. It's frequently more realistic than DPLII for large classical, choral and opera works.

If you set your five-channel levels carefully and do a bit of tweaking with DPLII, it will not sound "mushy."

Regards,

Well Alan, maybe I need to play around a little bit more, see if I can appreciate it more.

Does this mean I have to WASTE ANOTHER whole day just listening to music??!!

(I love these speakers!)

sad yes, especially when fishing cable is not my idea of a fun pass time.

Thanks Alan. I am anxious to hear some of my older CDs in the different formats. I've spent years (and probably too much $$$) in search of the perfect designed car audio system. I've gotten close to what I thought was "perfection" in the world of car stereos. One thing I learned from car audio is that MORE speakers are not always better. And, that the "mush" factor comes into play -- and you lose valuable imaging from your important locations.

That's why I'm starting with 5.1 in my home theatre. Before I fish any more cable, I want to hear how the QS8's fill the back.

BB:

I noticed you said "how the QS8s fill the back," which likely comes from car stereo installs. But Dolby Digital 5.1 surround speakers go to the SIDES of the listening area, well above ear level (2 to 5 feet, or more if you want) and slightly to the rear.

Now the QS8s are very adaptable and accommodatiing to asymmetrical placement, and they'll work well mounted on the rear wall, but that is not how 5.1 movies are mixed. And for music playback of older 2-channel stereo through 5.1 and DPLII, DTS, and Logic7, the surrounds work best to the sides of the listening area. Just wanted to alert you before you drill holes.

Regards,