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 Guide to buying Amps/AVR etc?, Cos I have absolutely no idea

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VSX-AX2as
post Mar 6 2010, 06:16 AM

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QUOTE(hadoupening @ Mar 6 2010, 02:32 AM)
Hi, I'm looking to buy some lower end amps, and since I'm new to this HT stuff, can anyone help me with what to look out for when buying stuff like these? And I mean like really, really low end, like <1k low end.

I just know the really basic stuff, like support which interface, know your budget/use, test them in stores etc, but what else do I need to know? Does stuff like wattage per channel matter?

And different stores use different speakers, which makes a very big difference, so how do I test amps at different stores? Do I bring my own speakers (they're really small)? Or is there some other way to standardize these tests?
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For budget rm1k or below..you can get NEW lower end HTIB like samsung/LG but if you still seeking for AVR you only can get 2nd hand AVR and you can search in MUDAH.com biggrin.gif .If you can up a bit RM for your budget you can get set of PIONEER HT system suitable for beginners.
Either than that wattage per channel quite important to know how much power did your AVR capable to.For ex 135wx7 mean your AVR can give you 135w per channel max ouput power to your driver.Other things like how many and what type input connections,impedence at output level and bla..bla depends on what you need and what is your player capable with (DVD player with HDMI or just normal RCA output).What type is your speaker you're using now...Is the answer of all your question icon_rolleyes.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Mar 6 2010, 09:31 AM

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If you want to enjoy HD movies/BD you must seek AVR that coming with HDMI input.No need AVR that capable to support DTSMA/DDTru-HD (Can save some money lorr) thumbup.gif Before this I think I must upgrade my AVR to enjoy BD but i'm wrong.You only must have BD player and let it's decode loseless audio format to your AVR in LPCM unless u have extra money than you can ronda2 and grab AVR MA/TruHD...

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post Mar 6 2010, 11:44 AM

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QUOTE(hadoupening @ Mar 6 2010, 09:39 AM)
Okay, then about wattage, does higher wattage means higher quality? Or does it have nothing to do with that?

That's because I'll only be using it at rather medium volume at most times, so I'd not be restricted to only higher wattage amps? My speakers are 100w input max.
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Higher wattage mean that speaker driver have a wide range to produce sound biggrin.gif .Only my 2 cents
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post Mar 7 2010, 09:17 AM

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Worth for your money.Yamaha AVR RX-V461 coming with 100Wx4 suitable for begginers entry.

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post Mar 7 2010, 09:04 PM

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GOOD LUCK
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post Mar 8 2010, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(azbro @ Mar 8 2010, 02:13 PM)
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Floorstanders
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Tallboys
Basically, tallboys speakers are small and need a subwoofer to assist in the lower freq range.
Floorstanders are mostly full range speakers

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Active subwoofer means it has a built in amp of its own
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Wow very crystal clear information rclxms.gif
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post Mar 12 2010, 02:38 PM

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biggrin.gif Perggg.. Another stuff that can make you poison

 

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