Thanks!!
In reply to:I have so many questions, it seems the more I research the more I learn and the more questions pop up.
In reply to:Our room is 15x28 with ceiling starting at 8' and ending up at 10. We have decided on the Epic 80-600 system and have somewhat decided on a Denon AVR 4306 and the Panasonic PT-AE900U.
In reply to:So based on the dimensions of the room, would this reciever handle these speakers without having another amp hooked up?
In reply to:As Chess said, "Welcome to the dreaded life of a blooming audiophile." This hobby proves the old adage "the more I learn, the less I know."have so many questions, it seems the more I research the more I learn and the more questions pop up.
In reply to:From what I've heard, it will be more than adequate for your room and your system. It's a highly respected brand and model. And, repeating Chess, again, if you want more, you can always add a separate amplifier at a later time....based on the dimensions of the room, would this reciever [Denon 4306] handle these speakers without having another amp hooked up?
In reply to:We all started out "new,"and we all learned. You will too. You can always seek help here and at other forums. We're always glad to lead someone astray . The worst thing about your choice is that Denon's poorly written (translated?) manuals can drive one to distraction. But hang in there, ask questions, and we'll be happy to help you figure it out.the receiver sounds good, but the review I heard said it's hard for a newbie. And both hubby and I are new, but we are capable of learning.
In reply to:What equipment, particularly speakers, are you currently using? Knowing this will give us a good idea if you are going to experience the rejuvenation of your music listening that so many of us have enjoyed. I was approximately a 95% movie watcher/5% music listener when I replaced my 30 year old stereo equipment. Now it's closer to 50/50. And, when I have a well recorded CD (preferably an SACD) of music that I really enjoy, and can turn off the lights, sit back and close my eyes, I sometimes think I have croaked and gone to heaven (which, at my age, is not an unreasonable possibility...............except for the "gone to heaven" part. )today I went to a home that had a theater and they played the phantom of the opera song in there and it nearly brought tears to my eyes because the sound was so intense and amazing!! So i am thinking I could be found down there immersing myself in the music.
In reply to:Well, though there are others as well, you've come to one of the best places for "bang for the buck."we have a fair bit of money to be spent on this project, but like everyone else, we need the most bang for the buck!
In reply to:Fire away! Just keep in mind that you'll be receiving a myriad of opinions and you'll have to separate the wheat from the chaff. In the end, only YOU can tell what is best for you. But, as I said, we'll be glad to lead you astray.i just feel like I have so many questions.
In reply to:AH! I mistakenly assumed you were referring to one of the Phantom soundtrack CDs, and not the actual movie itself. The sound you heard was probably encoded in Dolby Digital 5.1 (an audio format used for most movies). It is a higher resolution format (I believe) than standard CDs, as are SACDs and DVD-As.Ajax: I don't have a theater yet, where I live there is a home show that shows off local home builders, and someone else's house had the theater playing phantom. I think he said the speakers were called alon or elon or something to that effect, it was a smaller room than mine though.
In reply to:Recently Alon is now known as Nola speakers(Alon backwards)due to change in partnership in 2004.
In reply to:This tutorial might help explain about connections.how should I hook it up? and if we get the panasonic 900 what is hdmi to dvsomething or other...??