Alright, I just bought a RCA Home Theatre System with universal dock for an iPod. I connected it to my PS3 via Compnent Cables (Yellow, Red, White cables that came with the PS3) and my PS3 to my TV with a HDMI cable.

Now for the first while it sounds perfect with only the standard humming that is meant to be there. But after playing a video game for like 13 hours, I noticed a buzzing from the DVD player (not the speakers). I figured maybe I just had it on for too long and it was getting to warm.

The next after, with 12 hours of having it turned off, I turn it back on to watch a movie. Everything is going okay, but after around 90 minutes into the film the buzzing from the DVD player starts up.

Anyone have any idea why this is?

Usually a buzzing noise coming from equipment is a capacitor on the power supply that is going bad. I can’t guarantee that is the issue, but a capacitor is usually the culprit.

Three years ago this December, I started a project; a complete redesign of my bedroom. I Knew what I wanted immediately. I wanted to convert my bedroom, into a kind of “Abercrombie & Fitch,” and “Hollister Co.“ hybrid. So two years, and almost four thousand dollars later, I had succeeded. The only thing that I was not completely satisfied with, was my stereo system. I had purchased a moderately priced Phillips home theatre system, only to discover, that there was no possible way to produce the same sound out of each speaker equally, like at a Hollister, or Abercrombie. Does anyone know how I can perfect this? I am almost willing to purchase a new system if necessary. Is there a system out there, like the one’s at – preferably – Hollister? I would like to know, if not for my bedroom, for any future projects. Considering the fact that my local Hollister opened one year into my project, my bedroom actually is more of an Abercrombie theme, and I had to add a few Hollister elements at the last minute. So, my next project, will be completely Hollister themed. So if anyone knows anything about an audio system that will allow me to produce the same sound out of each speaker equally, in which I can purchase, please let me know.

You might as well face it that you’re not going to be able to match the sound at A&F using a $500 home surround sound system compared to the more than 30 Meyer Sound speakers at over $2000 each.

If you have a decent 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 home theater system then you should be able to adjust each of the speakers volume independently. You may also be able to adjust tone and delay to each speaker or at least overall tone and delay between the front and rear speakers.

If your system can’t adjust volume to each speaker independently then that would be the first thing I would look for. If you’ve got independent volume control and have already followed instructions on one of the many website about setting up speakers to get optimum sound quality and still not satisfied then you may need to get a 5 channel graphic equalizer to give you better tone control over the different speakers.

IF the speakers where in the ceiling Wouldn’t it create a better ambience, and surrounding affect overal. I’m not sure. I hear lots of people dissing ceiling speakers alot (but remember I’m only thinking of using them for the 4 rear channels. For my final ultimate home theatre setup I was thinking of having 4 full range electrostatic speakers in the original rear speaker positions than having 4 omnidirectional (radial) near full range speakers, anchored with a rod or something at about a 65 degree angle towards the sweet spot above the electrostats (a twist right, not really the typical ceiling setup), with 3 subwoofers (one directly behind, and 2 on either sides) (of course I’ll have a sub up front with the front speakers). What do You think about this (seems amazing to me), but would type,model or brandname of omnidirectional driver would I use to do this. Do you doubt this setup what could I do instead. Thanks..

Usually there is a standard set up for speakers that is ideal, but there are also different standards and arguments there is THX which is certified by Lucas Films there is also the various Dolby Standards Dolby Digital Pro logic Dolby II z etc…DTS and there are also some other standards that come out of Europe…so because of this it gives you some latitude in what kind of speakers and type you can use, I’ve read various discussions on what’s best defused sound, bi-polar; dipole speakers, direct speakers at ear level and have never heard a definitive answer as to whats best, even between 5.1 and 7.1 there are arguments about which is better…so a lot of times the only way your going to find out what works for you is to try it…Definitive Technology makes some ceiling speakers for Home theater also Polk and Dayton..a lot is going to depend on your seating position shape of the room and other variables as to what works best for you.

IF the speakers where in the ceiling Wouldn’t it create a better ambience, and surrounding affect overal. I’m not sure. I hear lots of people dissing ceiling speakers alot (but remember I’m only thinking of using them for the 4 rear channels. For my final ultimate home theatre setup I was thinking of having 4 full range electrostatic speakers in the original rear speaker positions than having 4 omnidirectional (radial) near full range speakers, anchored with a rod or something at about a 65 degree angle towards the sweet spot above the electrostats (a twist right, not really the typical ceiling setup), with 3 subwoofers (one directly behind, and 2 on either sides) (of course I’ll have a sub up front with the front speakers). What do You think about this (seems amazing to me), but would type,model or brandname of omnidirectional driver would I use to do this. Do you doubt this setup what could I do instead. Thanks..

Usually there is a standard set up for speakers that is ideal, but there are also different standards and arguments there is THX which is certified by Lucas Films there is also the various Dolby Standards Dolby Digital Pro logic Dolby II z etc…DTS and there are also some other standards that come out of Europe…so because of this it gives you some latitude in what kind of speakers and type you can use, I’ve read various discussions on what’s best defused sound, bi-polar; dipole speakers, direct speakers at ear level and have never heard a definitive answer as to whats best, even between 5.1 and 7.1 there are arguments about which is better…so a lot of times the only way your going to find out what works for you is to try it…Definitive Technology makes some ceiling speakers for Home theater also Polk and Dayton..a lot is going to depend on your seating position shape of the room and other variables as to what works best for you.

i have a samsung thx35 theatre system, when watching a dvd the sound is spot on, but when i use the theatre system to listen to sound from the tv or xbox360, it is delayed, i am using a samsung 42" tv, i have tried to correct it by using the sound delay feature in the theatre system but this makes it worse, i am using an optical lead for the sound, could this be my problem and how do i get my sound perfect, it is really annoying? samsung say they cannot help me!

It sounds like it is a home theater in a box system with dvd player. The thing is, the dvd/sound system is connected directly. One way to try to fix this is to try to use a digital coax cable as optical may have a little delay. Unfortunately, htib (home theater in box) systems are not too good at accepting external sound sources.
One thing I can recommend, connect your tv and xbox directly to your receiver and not through your tv, as that causes more delay than anyone could want.

Hope that helps.

i have a samsung thx35 theatre system, when watching a dvd the sound is spot on, but when i use the theatre system to listen to sound from the tv or xbox360, it is delayed, i am using a samsung 42" tv, i have tried to correct it by using the sound delay feature in the theatre system but this makes it worse, i am using an optical lead for the sound, could this be my problem and how do i get my sound perfect, it is really annoying? samsung say they cannot help me!

signal delay has become more prevalent because every piece of gear now has a signal processor built into it. unfortunately for you, you’ve got a white elephant, an orphaned piece of gear no longer supported by the manufacturer. it’s easy to delay sound, video delay lines are pricey and harder to find. you’ll have to route the signal so you can switch the delay in for the offending sources and out for the dvd. good luck

What is most important? Speakers, or the cd player? I dont want alot of bass, so I dont think I need an amp or huge boombox type speaker.
I have a surround sound home theatre system has beautiful sound with cds. I want my car to sound the same, cuz compared to the home theatre system my car sound all muffed and low and unclear. What do I need to do"?

Start off with getting a nice headunit alpine got the award for clearest cd players..

I have a Hd Flatscreeen tv with freeview built in works perfect then my xbox connects to my tv via hd cables to the pr pb y etc works perfect… i have just bought a Philips home theartre system connected it up like says in manuel and when i play a dvd it sounds awsome. but cant get my tv/xbox through the surround speakers. i have a hdmi cable running from my dvd/home theartre system into my tv. speakers are all connected as the dvd works perfect. then someone said connect red and white wires from tv to the dvd/home thearte system . done this and i still cant get xbox to work but then i tested the tv and i was watching a freeview channel and sound was coming out the tv as per normal turned on the surround sound and itv1 started playing through surround sound . the guy at currys says all i needed was hdmi lead and all would work but it does not please help…. have i connected wrong ? i know i do not have a optical connection on home theatre system but i just want sound ?

because you cimema system doesn’t have a optiacl input then the best you will get from the tv and xbox is only 2.1 ( basicailly the front speakers working ).

Yes the white and red phono output fron your tv to the phono input of your cimema system is the best you’ve got.

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I just set up my home theater and am looking to build a nice collection of good blu-ray movies. I have a samsung 55” 1080p tv with a 7.1 surround sound system and a ps3. i could turn 2 of the speakers of for a 5.1 feel. the movies im thinking of getting are "The Dark Knight" and "District 9". what others should i get.

p.s. would you recommend transformers 2. never seen it, heard its horrible but it seems like the perfect blu ray movie considering all its special effects

www.blu-ray.com has a vast collection of Blu-Ray reviews that include how great the audio, video and extras are on a scale from 1-5 including half star increments.

Star Trek, The Matrix Trilogy, Wall-E, The Departed and Fight Club are great, just to name a few.

By the way, 3 blu-rays out at a time for $20 from Netflix is a fantastic deal. It’s so affordable, convenient, and user friendly I just can’t stand it. Their collection is so vast, it makes me wonder how frustrated I’d be with my local blockbuster.

I just bought these speakers on amazon.com recently.

Klipsch Synergy Quintet III Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Five, Black)

After looking for months these seem to be perfect for what I’m trying to create. However, I am new to home theater systems so my question is what kind of receiver would be good to go with these speakers? I know the ohms need to match right? I think it’s around 8 ohms with 6-16 ohms speaker impedance. I have no clue actually.. Please help, thanks and much appreciated!

any good receiver will work, look at brands like Onkyo Denon and Pioneer…