TV Upgrade or Sound System
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TV Upgrade or Sound System
So I have a 47" LED LG 1080 120HZ and have two options:
Both will cost me about $400. (Got good deal on system & TV) I moved into a house (out of my horrid 500 sq ft apt) and both would be good as the living room is pretty big-- so the TV would be the perfect size for the living room. Yet, the sound on these TVs are horrendous compared to a sound system. So I'm not sure. Budget now only allows me to upgrade one :/
- Upgrade TV to a 55" LED LG 1080 240HZ 3D with 2D-3D conversion
- Get a sound system. Energy Take Classics 5.1 with a Denon AVR 591 Receiver
Both will cost me about $400. (Got good deal on system & TV) I moved into a house (out of my horrid 500 sq ft apt) and both would be good as the living room is pretty big-- so the TV would be the perfect size for the living room. Yet, the sound on these TVs are horrendous compared to a sound system. So I'm not sure. Budget now only allows me to upgrade one :/
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Surround sound. Something everyone can enjoy.
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TV, I hardly use my surround sound.
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TV-I have a 65" Mitsubishi with a 7.1 surround sound....love it!
You can always do sound later. Instant gratification with the larger screen.
You can always do sound later. Instant gratification with the larger screen.
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Suzuka Master
The difference in size of the TV is not THAT big. 3D gets old pretty fast. I have sold ONE tv for it's 3D features since they came out. Adding surround sound completely changes the entire dynamic of your watching experience. To me, its a no brainer. You already have a decent TV, no need to spend the money to replace what you already have.
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The difference in size of the TV is not THAT big. 3D gets old pretty fast. I have sold ONE tv for it's 3D features since they came out. Adding surround sound completely changes the entire dynamic of your watching experience. To me, its a no brainer. You already have a decent TV, no need to spend the money to replace what you already have.
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The difference is negligible really. Would bigger fill in the spot more? Sure. However, the difference of being immersed in the sound with a decent surround setup makes a much larger difference in the overall experience then gaining 8" of diagonal screen real estate.
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47" screen about 950 square inches
55" screen about 1250 square inches
Coming from a small room and the 47" screen being farther away from the sitting area. Would make the TV smaller in perception, no?
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I'm talking about the effect of being immersed with a bigger screen in a bigger room. You are saying it's just 8" of screen, but it's almost 35% more screen.
47" screen about 950 square inches
55" screen about 1250 square inches
Coming from a small room and the 47" screen being farther away from the sitting area. Would make the TV smaller in perception, no?
47" screen about 950 square inches
55" screen about 1250 square inches
Coming from a small room and the 47" screen being farther away from the sitting area. Would make the TV smaller in perception, no?
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Yes, and make it even harder to hear the shitty 2 watt speakers in the 1 inch thick tv. People get big tv's so they can say they have a big tv. Watching a 55" tv is no more enjoyable than watching a 47". If the room is bigger, eventually it may be a good idea to get bigger if you find yourself straining to see your still large 47" TV. There is no difference in experience though with an 8" difference of screen space. There is a huge difference however in a sound difference going from internal TV speakers to a proper 5.1 surround system.
Then why do people buy 55" TV's? To have a TV big enough to enjoy.
I understand your statement about the speakers pretty suck on modern TV's. But you do not have to have a big system to do enjoy the sound.
The reason for this post is, one or the other, for football. I'd rather have a big screen for sports, than a big booming sound.
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That use to be the case, you do it, so you can have the same enjoyment that you get in a movie theater. And you need to sound.
Then why do people buy 55" TV's? To have a TV big enough to enjoy.
I understand your statement about the speakers pretty suck on modern TV's. But you do not have to have a big system to do enjoy the sound.
The reason for this post is, one or the other, for football. I'd rather have a big screen for sports, than a big booming sound.
Then why do people buy 55" TV's? To have a TV big enough to enjoy.
I understand your statement about the speakers pretty suck on modern TV's. But you do not have to have a big system to do enjoy the sound.
The reason for this post is, one or the other, for football. I'd rather have a big screen for sports, than a big booming sound.
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No, you didn't, but isn't that what you get with a surround sound system, booming sound? Do you have a favorite, non component set-up for sound?
You keep saying only 8", again it's a almost 35% increase in the size of the screen.
When the sound is what cripples the newer skinny TV's, I wouldn't think other wise about what is noticed.
Watching American Idol no there want be a big difference (I hope to gawd, he's not watching that though), watching sports on a TV that can handle the fast HD motion will.
And yes, it is opinions.
You keep saying only 8", again it's a almost 35% increase in the size of the screen.
When the sound is what cripples the newer skinny TV's, I wouldn't think other wise about what is noticed.
Watching American Idol no there want be a big difference (I hope to gawd, he's not watching that though), watching sports on a TV that can handle the fast HD motion will.
And yes, it is opinions.
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If you have a TV already, get the surround sound, you can always go bigger later
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If you don't want the booming sound, then do a 5.0 or 7.0 system. But that would be like listening to Led Zeppelin or The Who with no drummer.... it just wouldn't sound right.
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Surround sound creates an environment, it immerses you into the whole viewing experience. Yes, you'll get the "booming sound" here and there because it plays a role in the experience, but it isn't the main point/purpose of a surround sound system.
If you don't want the booming sound, then do a 5.0 or 7.0 system. But that would be like listening to Led Zeppelin or The Who with no drummer.... it just wouldn't sound right.
If you don't want the booming sound, then do a 5.0 or 7.0 system. But that would be like listening to Led Zeppelin or The Who with no drummer.... it just wouldn't sound right.
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.1 is for the low frequency effects (LFE) channel... i.e. sub woofer... where bass comes from.
The rear sound (speakers) is included in the 5.x
5.0 = 2 front speakers, center, and 2 rear speakers
5.1 = 2 front speakers, center, 2 rear speakers, and sub woofer
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lol @ all the mixed opinions
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But will OP only be using tv for watching football? Doubt it.
.1 is for the low frequency effects (LFE) channel... i.e. sub woofer... where bass comes from.
The rear sound (speakers) is included in the 5.x
5.0 = 2 front speakers, center, and 2 rear speakers
5.1 = 2 front speakers, center, 2 rear speakers, and sub woofer
.1 is for the low frequency effects (LFE) channel... i.e. sub woofer... where bass comes from.
The rear sound (speakers) is included in the 5.x
5.0 = 2 front speakers, center, and 2 rear speakers
5.1 = 2 front speakers, center, 2 rear speakers, and sub woofer
Yes, I screw up my thought one the .1, was thinking even before the 5 became the norm.
I'd rather have the bigger screen and a set of add-on speakers like Audyssey.
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^yup
#27
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No right answer. Do you have a room that could benefit from the 47? If so, get the bigger tv.....if not, get the sound system. You could also get a small shelf type stereo for cheap, and use that as a sound enhancement. I have my 15yr old panasonic shelf stereo hooked up to my 42in tv in the basement, sounds great.
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TV sounds like without good speakers.
#29
Suzuka Master
Sound system all the way! You have a nice TV, 3D is lame IMO anyway, and as others have said surround sound really creates an immersive environment. It's awesome for sports because you really feel like you're at the stadium when you hear the crowd cheering from 360 degrees around you.
And on top of that, the movie watching experience is taken to a whole new level as well. You can't have a "home theater" without surround sound. DO IT! YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINT.
And on top of that, the movie watching experience is taken to a whole new level as well. You can't have a "home theater" without surround sound. DO IT! YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPPOINT.
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Thanks a bunch.
I've decided on a sound system for now. I really only watch Sports, ESPN, Hells Kitchen, Dexter, and sometimes just listen to music. I think the prices of these TVs will go down soon-- so I'm hoping too buy a decent 3D TV 55-60" for <$1000 (already seen some good 55" for $999 ) and give my current TV I have as a gift.
I've decided on a sound system for now. I really only watch Sports, ESPN, Hells Kitchen, Dexter, and sometimes just listen to music. I think the prices of these TVs will go down soon-- so I'm hoping too buy a decent 3D TV 55-60" for <$1000 (already seen some good 55" for $999 ) and give my current TV I have as a gift.
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Thanks a bunch.
I've decided on a sound system for now. I really only watch Sports, ESPN, Hells Kitchen, Dexter, and sometimes just listen to music. I think the prices of these TVs will go down soon-- so I'm hoping too buy a decent 3D TV 55-60" for <$1000 (already seen some good 55" for $999 ) and give my current TV I have as a gift to AZuser.
I've decided on a sound system for now. I really only watch Sports, ESPN, Hells Kitchen, Dexter, and sometimes just listen to music. I think the prices of these TVs will go down soon-- so I'm hoping too buy a decent 3D TV 55-60" for <$1000 (already seen some good 55" for $999 ) and give my current TV I have as a gift to AZuser.
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