I recently purchased a 32" LED MHL Sceptre TV. The audio is very poor quality. Will this Sony System for for me?
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You will need a receiver to power the speakers. They are perfect for surround application .
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You might want to consider adding a sub-woofer, as these are good for mid to high end frequencies but not very good with the low-end.
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The 8 ohm speakers work fine (this is my second set), but they need an amplifier (driver) to make them work. You would have to check the technical manufacturers sheet that came with your TV to see if it what the power requirements are for external speakers. I'm using a Pioneer Elite amp and I can set the volume level of individuals speakers (surround sound)....but most TVs only have one set of external speaker jacks and it doesn't really solve your problem. You may want to check with Best Buy or some other store with someone who can discuss the specifics of your TV.
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This speaker pkg requires a 5.1 or 7.1 amplifier to work. Adding that to your LED will surely enhance the sound quality of your set up. The speakers alone will not.
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No, I returned this model, the built-in speakers (6w total) were absolutely horrible. Bought the Sony Bravia 26in at 350 from Sears instead and there is a world of difference.
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I have not had an issue with sound with the unit. I guess it depends on what you are trying to achieve for sound. I think the unit is a bit slow for response is my biggest concern. Otherwise I just use it to play L&H classic films. Because it was much cheaper to buy the region 2 library disc set than it was for ntsc by about 200.00.
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It is very good, If you connect it through HDMI there is a slight delay. I recommend using a mixer. power amp, and good quality microphones such as Electro-Voice Cobalt 9, and 15" two way speakers that are of good quality Peavey PR-15's. This is the way my system is hooked up. I also use a 32" HDTV for a karaoke monitor.
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IMO if you are buying a nice 55" tv or any nice HD tv IMO, you should have a nice HOME THEATER SYSTEM to go with it. I dont even use the built in speakers ever... so that isnt a concern to me.. I cant see watching a 55" 3d tv with built in speakersand for the record, they dont sound good at all..
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I returned mine. The overall quality was very poor in my opinion and the cheap price was in line. I did not have sound issues but the picture and sound were both underperforming, regardless if the price. For an additional $30 I gig a Samsung and sm happy
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My opinion after recently purchasing this television is that some sort of sound enhancer (i.e., external speakers, receiver) is probably necessary. I find myself turning the volume nearing to maximum in order to hear shows and movies. I've owned other Sony televisions and had a similar experience. Great television overall but sound quality is not quite there. Hope you find this helpful.
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I can vouch that the built in speakers on Samsung's 550 series are pretty disappointing. They fire down and back instead of forward, giving a muffled sound. IMHO Samsung's picture quality is marginally better, and I'm unsure if Sony's L line has a problem with the white "sparkles" that the W and V lines have with programming shown through HDMI, but I know on the W and V series sets that the built in sound is much better. If prices are comparable I'd go with the Sony.
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Yes!! This system is VERY NICE for the money and the sound in my opinion is up there with the top contenders. I have this system set up to a 50 inch wall mount Samsung smart TV AND a 105 inch electric screen ceiling mounted projection system. The sound is incredible!!
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Not with mine. Got to use analog audio desperately. That's disappointing... still, great picture quality, so it is worth it.
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I tested this model, a mid-range Samsung 60" LED, and a Visio 60" LED. I can't recall particular slowness in changing channels. The overriding issue is that these simply are not clear and crisp. You can view them in Best Buy Magnolia rooms or other hi-fi stores. It is a foundational issue. My sis went with a plasma (LG i think) too and returned it. From the reviews and ratings I thought this would be wonderful. It wasn't.
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I too have a VIZIO 55 LED and was disappointed with the tonal qualities. I had an old subwoofer from a previous Sony TV which I hooked into the audio outputs. Set audio output to variable and it adds just enough bass to make it sound good.
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We have this projector and hook it up to our PS3 to watch movies. The picture is great but the speaker is so so. Definitely get some sort of speaker system if sound is an issue.
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I was considering these as well. Interested to see what others post. Here is my research has yielded for 7.1 systems with Dolby True HD and DTS HD audio. A lot of people worry about upscaling, I only have blu ray player, so not much need for upscaling. Few do upscaling very well according to my research. Sony STR-DN1000: Nice HDMI connectivity, cleaner look, 100 watts per channel at 1% THD. I've heard upconversion is poor. $330 Sony STR-DH800: Does not upconvert analog sources. 100 watts per channel at 1% THD $250 Onkyo RC-160: Upconverts only to 1080i. 80 watts per channel at .08% THD $330 Onkyo SR-607: Upconverts to 1080p with okay quality, 90 watts at .08% THD $400 Pioneer VSX-919AH-K: .05% THD at 120 watts per channel, just 3 HDMI inputs, no upscaling capability $400 I realize these are Audio/Video Receivers, but it seems to me the main goal of most of them is for superior audio. After all, many TVs do a decent job making SD sources look better, even if you have to run an additional cable or two. To me, everything is going to be HDMI based, so I am leaning toward the Pioneer due to better power and less THD. $400 is very much on the high side of my budget. So if I decide to go with a cheaper receiver, I'll probably go with the Sony STR-DH800.
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As long as your TV has the appropriate inputs, you should be fine. Check the back of your TV and look for either a composite video input (yellow jack) or a component video input (red, blue, and green jacks). With each of those there will also be an audio input (red and white jacks). The player will come with the composite cable and audio cables. Use the component input if you have it (you'll need to buy the cables separately) for better picture quality. If you only have composite just use the cables that come with the player. Once you're all hooked up, just use the input button on your TV's remote to select the one that your player is hooked up to. One nice thing about this Sony player is that it also has an input button on its remote as well as volume buttons, and once you set it up to work with your TV, you won't even need the TV remote when you want to watch a DVD. If you only have a coax connection on your TV though, you will need to purchase an RF modulator, which will convert the DVD connections to a coax connection. Just be aware that picture quality will go down and you will get mono sound. Maybe not a big deal if you're just using it with a basic TV in the spare room. Hope this helps - good luck with your DVD player!
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i am not a audiophile but it sounds good with my samsung 3d. don't see how 3d would come into problems with any tv as this unit only plays dvds and sound portion.
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The sound quality is not bad for a TV. It certainly does not sound like a home theater system -- if that is the quality you are looking for, then you should get a separate home theater system. The TV itself is pretty good.