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OldiesButGoodies

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I know car audio is a no-no
« on: May 26, 2014, 02:52:50 PM »
But is there a reason why we do not have a home theater board? 

Would be nice...  just saying...

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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 05:03:23 PM »
I saw Tom spend at least five minutes talking car audio when someone brought by a Marantz under dash amp.   Every rule has an exception.

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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2014, 07:56:33 AM »
I saw Tom spend at least five minutes talking car audio when someone brought by a Marantz under dash amp.   Every rule has an exception.

That was for a 1960's Buick Skylark.  That exception makes sense.  You should see that beast.

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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2014, 10:33:59 AM »
I would gladly talk HT with you, OBG.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2014, 09:15:58 PM »
Same here.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2014, 10:06:26 PM »
Do you all think it would be worth having a category under audio or as a child board somewhere in that collection of categories?


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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 06:23:48 AM »
Maybe it could just be a sub-heading in the car audio section.  :laugh:
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2014, 06:27:18 AM »
Stick it anywhere.  Once we find it, it won't matter.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2014, 11:09:58 AM »
I just look at the most recent posts anyway, I don't ever look at where it's posted.
I like me some HT. I just got a new TV stand and couch, redid my entire wiring for the living room, and finally have my speakers square against a wall rather than diagonal across a corner. It makes a world of difference, for sure. All in the last week and a half. Phew!

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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2014, 01:16:51 PM »
I have 2 cents i could put in on my previous setups and would certainly like to hear others opinions on setups they have used in the past.  I think its a great idea.

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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2014, 05:58:32 PM »
"I have 2 cents i could put in on my previous setups"

Shoot I only have to use 1 penny on my turntable
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2014, 08:01:36 PM »
So where is the HT board?

I would like to discuss this:

http://blog.dolby.com/2014/06/dolby-atmos-coming-soon-living-room-near/

I'll finally have a use for the 64 speakers I have crammed into my basement.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2014, 09:49:42 PM »
Great, another format and the attendant shit to buy.  It's raining right now and I don't hear it over my head-it's hitting the windows.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2014, 12:37:40 PM »
Well Atmos could theoretically be the end-all for surround sound formats, at least for a long time. It is scalable up to 64 speakers and regardless of where you place them you should be able to get directionally appropriate sound.

I guess it really depends on the implementation once it actually comes to home theaters but it has the potential to be very awesome.
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Re: I know car audio is a no-no
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2014, 06:25:51 PM »
It's raining right now and I don't hear it over my head-it's hitting the windows.

Noah wasn't in an office.  :P