Presence speakers - What do you think?

[jjp735i]

To me this whole subject is just moot. Audio companies have made us some great equipment so that the everyday person can bring the theater into his home. I barely ever go to the theater anymore now that I can enjoy movies at home. I have a 120 inch screen I put up infront of the tv. Plug the projector into the hdmi and I'm set.

And if the studios were that concerned about movie sound tracks why don't they monitor the theaters that play them. When I do go to the theater it's usually to loud and I don't notice that much difference in effects then I do on my home system. They have been opening some nice theaters here in the Pittsburgh area, but like I said from one movie to the next the sound can change depending who as there fingers on the volume control.

I started showing movies outside this year on a 144" screen and everyone that shows up always enjoys it and I still get the wow factor when I watch a movie outside and I'm only running 2 channel simulated surround. So studios can mix and mix away all they want, it's not meaning that much to the average Joe.

My point is if you like your presence speakers then use them, I do and I love them. Doesn't matter if someone states they change the sound. If it sounds better to you then that is all that matters.

Just my 2 cents.

[StevenSurprenant]

To me this whole subject is just moot. Audio companies have made us some great equipment so that the everyday person can bring the theater into his home. I barely ever go to the theater anymore now that I can enjoy movies at home. I have a 120 inch screen I put up infront of the tv. Plug the projector into the hdmi and I'm set.

And if the studios were that concerned about movie sound tracks why don't they monitor the theaters that play them. When I do go to the theater it's usually to loud and I don't notice that much difference in effects then I do on my home system. They have been opening some nice theaters here in the Pittsburgh area, but like I said from one movie to the next the sound can change depending who as there fingers on the volume control.

I started showing movies outside this year on a 144" screen and everyone that shows up always enjoys it and I still get the wow factor when I watch a movie outside and I'm only running 2 channel simulated surround. So studios can mix and mix away all they want, it's not meaning that much to the average Joe.

My point is if you like your presence speakers then use them, I do and I love them. Doesn't matter if someone states they change the sound. If it sounds better to you then that is all that matters.

Just my 2 cents.

I agree with you totally. Movie Theaters are way too loud and I quit going myself. I know many people who quit going for the same reason.

As for home theaters, I like them better than commercial theaters for a number of reasons. In some ways, home theaters sound better to me.

Your outside theater reminds me of when I was in the army overseas. We had an outside theater. The seats were just canvas draped on a frame. It was great! You're a lucky guy to have this. When the weather is right, it must be like a slice of heaven. You just might become the most popular guy in town once the word gets out.

Thanks for the support.

I did find that running the added DSP info through separate speakers sounded better than through the mains.

[GMichael]

Dang! I ran out of popcorn and beer. Where is LJ when you need him?

[Hyfi]

Dang! I ran out of popcorn and beer. Where is LJ when you need him?

Hey, disagree or move along.

[GMichael]

Hey, disagree or move along.

You are wrong!

And you have the brains of a flee in heat.

[Hyfi]

You are wrong!

And you have the brains of a flee in heat.

At least I can still be in heat

By the way, is a flea not in heat smarter or dumber than one in heat? Just looking for that reference point.

[GMichael]

At least I can still be in heat

By the way, is a flea not in heat smarter or dumber than one in heat? Just looking for that reference point.

All I know is that my body only has enough blood to run one head at a time.
But I still like HT either way.
Now, did'ja bring any popcorn?

[L.J.]

Dang! I ran out of popcorn and beer. Where is LJ when you need him?

Man I wish presence speakers was one of my biggest concerns in life right now....but ummm, yeah popcorn does sound good

[StevenSurprenant]

Here's your popcorn...

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[GMichael]

Man I wish presence speakers was one of my biggest concerns in life right now....but ummm, yeah popcorn does sound good

I don't think I like the tone of your post sir. Are there problems on the home front?