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PP - This is what I'm trying to show you. To me ears, these are probably the nicest sounding speakers I've heard http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21191&nocache=1 .... do you feel the number of drivers has much to do with it - or something else?

What are you trying to show me?

Those are multi driver speakers.

Where are the single driver speakers?

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Why should they be better?

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*edit*

Ah, wise edit there, Dolby...
 
... but dude ... there are MANY drivers!
... and they're taller to accommodate them!

You see that?
They can focus on frequencies - which is better - right?
 
... but dude ... there are MANY drivers!
... and they're taller to accommodate them!

Again, showing your misunderstanding of my position. Again, it's Dolby vs Dolby. Again, being obtuse.

*shrugs*

You see that?
They can focus on frequencies - which is better - right?

Not sure? I'm/I'd be happy with high-mid-low drivers, because I know that single driver satellites tend to lack mid?

What do you mean focus on frequencies?

If they're tuned for "high-high, low-high; high-mid, low-mid; high-low, low-low", with drivers for each, then it makes logical sense to me that speakers like this would have the potential to be very accurate? I'm probably making things up here. It's far from the discussion/my position.
 
STOP FOCUSING ON SINGLE DRIVER SPEAKERS.

Your argument was satellite speakers, which are typically 2 way ...

Yes - there are a few single driver, but we're speaking about the majority of satellite speakers - as typically if you do get a single driver, it's really budget.

The thing is you're putting off everyone from even listening to a satellite combination with your 'OMG it's horrible! Rather look at the STR500 and Samsung plasma ... and Playstation 3!

If people want to hear the B&W, KEF, Monitor Audio sub/sat - let them.
 
STOP FOCUSING ON SINGLE DRIVER SPEAKERS.

Your argument was satellite speakers, which are typically 2 way ...

You're even more idiotic in my books if you think that I think single driver satellites are 1 way. I even told you earlier this morning, "Don't think you've struck gold" when you stated this. I've known it all along? Your memory swapped that quickly? The whole problem is that they are 2 way... My whole entire point revolves around this!

Yes - there are a few single driver, but we're speaking about the majority of satellite speakers - as typically if you do get a single driver, it's really budget.

Exactly... Yet you link single driver satellites as a better alternative for me than the STR-500 when I asked?

The thing is you're putting off everyone from even listening to a satellite combination with your 'OMG it's horrible! Rather look at the STR500 and Samsung plasma ... and Playstation 3!

Carry on trying to make me look like an idiot with your dramatised and all out inaccurate misquotations of what I say. Anyone with half a brain knows you just continue to fail epically when you do this.

If the OP has a budget of R6,000 and wants SD TV/sport, I'm now wrong by advising the tried, tested and trusted Samsung plasmas? Please share the better alternative, I'm dying to see.

If the OP has a budget of R4,000 and want the best sound for their buck, am I now wrong in advising the STR-500? Please share the better alternative, I'm dying to hear.

I have absolutely no idea what your PS3 reference is about. I've never owned one, not even a PS1 or PS2, and I've certainly never been vocal about the PS3 on these forums? I have no interest in console gaming, why do you keep bringing it up?

If people want to hear the B&W, KEF, Monitor Audio sub/sat - let them.

Um, how on earth am I preventing them from doing this? When have I ever told someone not to listen to those sorts of higher end speakers or suggested that something vastly cheaper is of better sound quality?

You're truly a bizarre person.
 
Disclaimer: Ok, totally off topic and really just my opinion based on what I still remember from the last time I read up on it.

Some of the "best speakers in the world" actually use single full range drivers, Tannoy has built some really good ones, Omega etc. Some seriously good horn designs use single full range drivers. The electronic crossover (needed for multiple drivers) is still seen as one of the most evil things in audio. Multiple drivers also require better, more complicated case designs. There are a lot of really good electrostatic speakers that use one driver for treble and mid, only leaving bass for a traditional driver. IMO, the "best" speaker would use one full range driver, all your frequencies would originate from one point and there would be no inefficient crossover wasting some of the work done by your amp.

I like the aesthetics of nice big multiple driver floorstanders, though. Seeing my KEF iQ9's adds a nice little placebo effect for me. My dream stereo setup would have Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage.

For anybody with space constraints, nothing wrong with going with a sat sub setup. The KEF eggs are brilliant and even the Logitech 5500 ( not sure about model number now).
 
TYR ... calm down :/

I do believe his heart may not be able to take the facts into account :

LCD whiter whites ...
Series 6 and 7 blacks on par with KURO ...
Full range drivers sounding above average ...

All within a few hours ... :/
 
Disclaimer: Ok, totally off topic and really just my opinion based on what I still remember from the last time I read up on it.

Some of the "best speakers in the world" actually use single full range drivers, Tannoy has built some really good ones, Omega etc. Some seriously good horn designs use single full range drivers. The electronic crossover (needed for multiple drivers) is still seen as one of the most evil things in audio. Multiple drivers also require better, more complicated case designs. There are a lot of really good electrostatic speakers that use one driver for treble and mid, only leaving bass for a traditional driver. IMO, the "best" speaker would use one full range driver, all your frequencies would originate from one point and there would be no inefficient crossover wasting some of the work done by your amp.

I like the aesthetics of nice big multiple driver floorstanders, though. Seeing my KEF iQ9's adds a nice little placebo effect for me. My dream stereo setup would have Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage.

For anybody with space constraints, nothing wrong with going with a sat sub setup. The KEF eggs are brilliant and even the Logitech 5500 ( not sure about model number now).

Very interesting! Could you perhaps tell me what the best-rated speakers in the world are? Are they single driver systems (for mid and treble)?
 
TYR ... calm down :/

I do believe his heart may not be able to take the facts into account :

LCD whiter whites ...

Means nothing to me, my room isn't bright, nor are most people's who have curtains... Dynamic contrast for the most part is meaningless...

Series 6 and 7 blacks on par with KURO ...

The KURO's still better...

Full range drivers sounding above average ...

All within a few hours ... :/

I didn't deny this...
 
Very interesting! Could you perhaps tell me what the best-rated speakers in the world are? Are they single driver systems (for mid and treble)?

Nah, sorry, have no idea. The audiophiles will never agree on just one. But sure, most of them would be multiple driver speakers, but you'll also find some single driver horn speakers on that list.

For me, these http://www.sumikoaudio.net/sonus/prod_stradivari.htm would be the best. Never heard 'em, but hell, just LOOK at them.
 
I mean you're going against everything PP believes in a few hours ... he's going to wake up drained and confused.

His world currently consists on dull, lifeless, grey LCDs that any plasma is superior to. When it comes to sound, the larger the cabinet and more drivers, the better.

The notion of an LCD that is mildly as close a plasma is enough to shatter his world.
 
Nah, sorry, have no idea. The audiophiles will never agree on just one. But sure, most of them would be multiple driver speakers, but you'll also find some single driver horn speakers on that list.

For me, these http://www.sumikoaudio.net/sonus/prod_stradivari.htm would be the best. Never heard 'em, but hell, just LOOK at them.

Thanks for your honesty. That's what I thought. :)

Pwoar, those are sexy as sin! :D
 
I mean you're going against everything PP believes in a few hours ... he's going to wake up drained and confused.

His world currently consists on dull, lifeless, grey LCDs that any plasma is superior to. When it comes to sound, the larger the cabinet and more drivers, the better.

More perverted misrepresentation of my posts and opinion. Time and time again I have to correct your misrepresentation of what I say, yet you still carry on and on. I need to start keeping a list of the URLs to the posts where I've had to re-clarify my position time and time again, after your never-ending misrepresentation of my posts. :)

The notion of an LCD that is mildly as close a plasma is enough to shatter his world.

Not at all. But I like how you still put plasma in front. :) Please quote where I have said that there are no LCDs close to plasma.

I continue finding day after day that you are such a bizarre person! :D
 
I heard there was a way to check how many hours you have done on your TV, anyone know how to do this on a 50C450?
 
I heard there was a way to check how many hours you have done on your TV, anyone know how to do this on a 50C450?

I read about that, you have to get into the service menu, this resets your current picture settings though... And I think it voids warranty as there are a ton of settings that can screw up your tv if you change them...
 
I read about that, you have to get into the service menu, this resets your current picture settings though... And I think it voids warranty as there are a ton of settings that can screw up your tv if you change them...

Yip will reset your settings.
I don't believe you would void your warranty.

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Actually you do the reset. But it is recommended.
The warranty would not be void. Read the whole article. Not to bad site, but could be biased towards Samsung.

Instructions:
http://samsungplasmatvfaq.com/index...ne_how_many_hours_the_unit_has_been_in_use.3F

This guy spoke to his dealer about the high usage time:
http://www.techenclave.com/consumer-electronics/samsung-lcd-tv-usage-hour-query-160128.html
 
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Hey, FYI I bought a Hisense 32 Inch LCD from HI Fi Corp late 2007, 2 years later (2009) the darn thing packs up and I get no picture/sound! Take it back to HI FI and get told that my warranty expired, but had I purchased a few months later in 2008 I would've have a gotten a 3 year warranty!!!!!

So I pay for the repair (R3500 btw) and TV works again until last night I get home, same damn problem no picture but I get sound.

It seems Hisense LCD's only last 2 years! Definitely wont get one of those ever again!
 
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