Re: [mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions
On 8/14/05, Ryan Steffes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On 8/13/05, Korey Fort <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Check out http://www.howstuffworks.com search for surround sound or > speakers you could also check out www.audioasylum.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, I actually read howstuffworks, and realized it still wasn't > answering the questions I needed answered. I'm trying to figure out things > like, how do you know whether the speakers you have can be powered by a > given receiver, and what wires can be spliced with other wires (like running > RCA audio/video through walls and such). Also, how do you get good sound > going from computer to receiver, ie what's the best input/output solution? > > Thank you for the help though, I'll give that second link a shot, it may > have more answers along the lines I'm looking for. Another useful link would be to systm.org. Episode 3 (latest) dealt with making your own AV cables, so there may be some snippets of info you could glean from that. I'd recommend going optical from your PC to receiver. Your receiver manual will likely give you the suitable electronic specs of speakers which can be attached. Nick ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions
On 8/13/05, Korey Fort <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Check out http://www.howstuffworks.com search for surround sound or speakers you could also check out www.audioasylum.com Thanks, I actually read howstuffworks, and realized it still wasn't answering the questions I needed answered. I'm trying to figure out things like, how do you know whether the speakers you have can be powered by a given receiver, and what wires can be spliced with other wires (like running RCA audio/video through walls and such). Also, how do you get good sound going from computer to receiver, ie what's the best input/output solution? Thank you for the help though, I'll give that second link a shot, it may have more answers along the lines I'm looking for. ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
Re: [mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions
On 8/14/05, Ryan Steffes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm moving into a new house, and now I'll finally be able to configure my > things the way I want and wire the home for sound and video. However, I'm > NOT an audiophile by any stretch. Can anyone point me toward any guides to > figure out how speakers work with ampls (as in what you can use with what), > as well as what wiring to plan on. > > Basically, home theater for dummies? OK! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0764518011/qid=1123977888/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/103-3681163-0039834?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 HTH, Nick ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
RE: [mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions
Check out http://www.howstuffworks.com search for surround sound or speakers you could also check out www.audioasylum.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Steffes Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 6:50 PM To: Discussion about mythtv Subject: [mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions I'm moving into a new house, and now I'll finally be able to configure my things the way I want and wire the home for sound and video. However, I'm NOT an audiophile by any stretch. Can anyone point me toward any guides to figure out how speakers work with ampls (as in what you can use with what), as well as what wiring to plan on. Basically, home theater for dummies? Thank you, Ryan ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
[mythtv-users] OT (again sorry) Home theater solutions
I'm moving into a new house, and now I'll finally be able to configure my things the way I want and wire the home for sound and video. However, I'm NOT an audiophile by any stretch. Can anyone point me toward any guides to figure out how speakers work with ampls (as in what you can use with what), as well as what wiring to plan on. Basically, home theater for dummies? Thank you, Ryan ___ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
