Speakers

Daz · 22-11-2007, 15:30

I knew before I bought the Samsung that the built in speakers would be mostly pap, and indeed they are. I was fine with that though, we both like our music and integrated speakers were never going to cut it anyway, so good picture and aesthetics were the requirements and I'm happy they've been met.

The TV has both RCA and optical out which gives me a few options but I'm not sure what's best. 5.1's not really right for us I dont think, I dont want to flood the living room with speakers, stereo will do us fine. With that sort of requirement though could I just look at getting a pair of decent speakers and hooking them straight to the TV (if I can even do that) or do I have to put an amp of some kind in the middle?

Robert · 22-11-2007, 15:32

I may have a pair of B&W 601 S3 speakers for sale if you're interested

Daz · 22-11-2007, 15:34

Maybe, hadn't really got that far though

Desmo · 22-11-2007, 15:55

You'll need an amp mate. You'll not drive speakers direct from the TV. Don't aks me for suggestions though, I'm not up to date on this sort of stuff.

Matblack · 22-11-2007, 17:08

Does the TV have red and white stereo outs?

If it has get a good stereo amp like a Arcam or Audiolab and some nice speakers, either floorstanders or standmounts, you could always add a sub later as long as you make sure it has high level inputs

MB

Daz · 22-11-2007, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Does the TV have red and white stereo outs?

It does

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

If it has get a good stereo amp like a Arcam or Audiolab and some nice speakers, either floorstanders or standmounts, you could always add a sub later as long as you make sure it has high level inputs

MB

Any models in particular or can I not really go wrong brand wise?

Matblack · 22-11-2007, 17:21

I have an Audiolab 8000A which powers my KEF 103/4s, Audiolab designs were bought by TAG Mac. You can get one on Ebay for ~£100, very nice piece of kit, I've never regretted getting one.

Speakers wise what look are we going for and what positon will they be in?

Some people here feel that the look of components is more important then the sound

MB

Desmo · 22-11-2007, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Some people here feel that the look of components is more important then the sound

Some of us don't have the space provided in a dedicated room

Daz · 22-11-2007, 17:37

Not given a great deal of thought to the speakers yet, been thinking more about what (if anything) needs to go in between them. Position wise...

Excuse the quality. Cards have moved and it looks quite tidy there now, best bet might be something reasonably tall on either side of the unit, anything sitting between the lamps would look daft.

You know your stuff though so I'd welcome any advice on the speaker front

Matblack · 22-11-2007, 17:53

Budget?

MB

22-11-2007, 15:30	#1
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Speakers I knew before I bought the Samsung that the built in speakers would be mostly pap, and indeed they are. I was fine with that though, we both like our music and integrated speakers were never going to cut it anyway, so good picture and aesthetics were the requirements and I'm happy they've been met. The TV has both RCA and optical out which gives me a few options but I'm not sure what's best. 5.1's not really right for us I dont think, I dont want to flood the living room with speakers, stereo will do us fine. With that sort of requirement though could I just look at getting a pair of decent speakers and hooking them straight to the TV (if I can even do that) or do I have to put an amp of some kind in the middle? __________________ apt-get moo

22-11-2007, 15:34	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Maybe, hadn't really got that far though __________________ apt-get moo

22-11-2007, 17:08	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Does the TV have red and white stereo outs? If it has get a good stereo amp like a Arcam or Audiolab and some nice speakers, either floorstanders or standmounts, you could always add a sub later as long as you make sure it has high level inputs MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

22-11-2007, 17:21	#7
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I have an Audiolab 8000A which powers my KEF 103/4s, Audiolab designs were bought by TAG Mac. You can get one on Ebay for ~£100, very nice piece of kit, I've never regretted getting one. Speakers wise what look are we going for and what positon will they be in? Some people here feel that the look of components is more important then the sound MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

22-11-2007, 17:37	#9
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Not given a great deal of thought to the speakers yet, been thinking more about what (if anything) needs to go in between them. Position wise... Excuse the quality. Cards have moved and it looks quite tidy there now, best bet might be something reasonably tall on either side of the unit, anything sitting between the lamps would look daft. You know your stuff though so I'd welcome any advice on the speaker front __________________ apt-get moo

22-11-2007, 15:32	#2
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	I may have a pair of B&W 601 S3 speakers for sale if you're interested

22-11-2007, 15:55	#4
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	You'll need an amp mate. You'll not drive speakers direct from the TV. Don't aks me for suggestions though, I'm not up to date on this sort of stuff.

22-11-2007, 17:53	#10
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Budget? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"