 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Posted: |
Sep 14, 2002 - 3:36 PM
|
|
|
|
By: |
Ed Kattak
(Member)
|
Steven,
I have the Denon AVR-3802 receiver (Dolby Ditital and DTS EX 6.1). I don't want to be biased, but I love this receiver.
It has several non-surround modes that you can playback. It has a 2-channel and 5-channel stereo mode also, but is not to be confused with surround sound modes.
For the longest time, I had no active self-powered subwoofer attached. I had RCA cables from the sub out on the receiver connected to a dedicated external subwoofer amplifier. Then, the sub was connected to the amp. It worked fine for the LFE signals qand normal bass signals. The AVR-3802 uses the subwoofer when playing back any non Dolby Digital, DTS, or surround source. If I play a CD, for example, the subwoofer functions as a normal subwoofer and not just the LFE channel. The receiver's built-in processing accounts for this. I assume that other manufacturer's receivers do this also. The best way is to go to a local audio store and listen to a few receivers for comparison.
Truly Gau Jus Receiver
Ed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: |
Sep 16, 2002 - 10:32 AM
|
|
|
|
By: |
Ed Kattak
(Member)
|
dragon,
It would be presumptuous for me to say, yes. But, since I don't see the logic in wanting to add soundfields to a Dolby Digital or DTS source, I will have to say that it is most likely that the receiver, that you are interested in, has soundfield options for stereo playback only. If you can find the manufacturer of this receiver on the net, then perhaps they have the manual online or more concise product literature. Some sales people out there may not be particularly familiar with the equipment that they are selling (Gee, that's a shock.) I bought my AVR-3802 at a place called 6th Avenue Electronics here in NJ. They obviously have good merchandising in their stores, however, the kid who sold me the receiver didn't have a clue about any of the features and had a tough time describing the difference between Dolby Digital and DTS. Also, another salesman described the difference between a specific manufacturer's DVD players: "Oh, last year's model had plastic gears, this years model has metal gears."
What wonderful sales pitches!
Truly Gau Jus
Ed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
