How To Make a New HDTV Sound Good

Started by Hawaii596, 10-27-2009 -- 09:19:59

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Hawaii596

10-27-2009 -- 09:19:59
My 20-year-old recently bought us our first HDTV.  It's a 32 inch Visio with full 1080p.  We replaced our 26 inch CRT type TV in the living room.  I think because it's designed to be connected into a surround sound system, they put these nasty, tinny-sounding little speakers in it.  My old 26 inch sounds much better.  I tried monkeying with the EQ, and improved it some.

What I'm thinking is that I have a nice pair of Bose 201's that are sitting unused.  I'm thinking of finding a little cheap amplifier and connecting them in (can't afford surround system at the moment).

Any good cheap ideas?
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CalibratorJ

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10-27-2009 -- 09:28:05
In order to get any quality of sound with the newer TVs, you almost HAVE to go external- whether it be surround, simulated surround, etc etc

I went with a nice Bose 321 setup. Sounds awesome, didn't break the bank, and it has a DVD player built in with upconverter. Now I just have to buy a PS3 JUST for the BluRay player.

metrologygeek

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10-27-2009 -- 11:02:23
Even a 2.1 self-powered computer speaker setup would be an improvement.
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