What would be a good amplifier to go with the set for watching movies and listening to music? is an A/V receiver required for the movie watching?
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Depends on your budget and your tastes. Currently I am using a Schiit Bifrost uber DAC(US$519), a Schiit Asgard 2 (US$249) as pre-amp, and a Decware Taboo MKIII (US$1695) to drive these connected to an OPPO 103 Blu ray player (US$499). There are several other good options out there (Schiit Vali US$119, WOO Audio WA7 fireflies US$999-1598, etc). Might look on www.head-fi.org at search the forums. Most modern Blu-ray players will have an audio out that can be hooked into an amp or DAC, it will depend on your particular set-up what is required. It also depends on your taste as far as the sound goes. Have fun with the search, discovery, and results it the way I approach it.
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Yeah...you need a REALLY good sound card to use these, and even then, it'd be better if you just stuck to using an A/V Receiver or something instead.
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You don't need an a/v receiver, the hdmi carried both, image and sound, but if you want to enjoy the dts sound, you should use a home theatre , because the tv is just stereo (unless your tv has a hometheatre )
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Kevin,The amp is already built into the subwoofer.Just hook up your tv or dvd with a coax digital cable to the unit and that should be good enough.
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you'll want an amplifier. A DAC is nice, but not strictly speaking necessarily
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These speakers are efficient enough to work with either receiver. Would make a nice front pair for 5.1 or stereo. I use mine in a stereo setup that offers about 20 watts which is way less tha the onkyo u are looking at. I kind of prefer a stereo setup with a subwoofer rather than 5.1. I can get accurate sound for not near as much money but that is just me. I have had 5.1 but found a good digital integrated amp with a great DAC, good speakers and sub was affordable whereas the same kind of quality in 5.1 was far beyond my budget. If I want the movie experience, I go to a movie. Hmmm.
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I did significant research on this connection for my AV server and my analysis concluded that a Y-RCA cable was not needed nor was it recommended. My sub sounds quite impressive with both movies and music. I do suggest that you use a high quality shielded RCA cable.
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actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if I just used standard RCA audio wires and change my set up to analog 5.1 on my Denon Reciever? actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if... » Read More actually to follow up, I actually do not own a HDMI capable a/v receiver. I am currently running my A-30 by HDMI to televsion for VIDEO purposes ONLY, and then I have the OPTICAL cable running to my Denon a/v receiver. However, the sound is good, but some movies I have to really turn up the volume to catch "soft" dialogue, then all of a sudden during an action sequence, the volume is way too loud. I find myself constantly turning up and down the volume throughout some movies.Will the A35 model improve the bitstreaming with the optical cable? Or would I get a better sound if I just used standard RCA audio wires and change my set up to analog 5.1 on my Denon Reciever? « Show Less
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you have to hook up the DVD player to and AV receiver which will be connected to your 5.1 speaker system; the DVD does not have any amplifier
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No A/V required. It has an optical audio input if that's what ya mean. This sound bar is awesome. I love it. Never thought I would, but truely amazing.
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Any amp less than $75 isn't going to have good enough sound quality that the optical will make a difference you can hear...look for a used Harmon Kardon or Onkyo on Craigslist or Ebay. This is a good Bluetooth dont match it up with junk.
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If you already have speakers, get a receiver or amplifier. Amazon should have an assortment to browse.
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You would need an amplifier and speakers. Or use headphones, since it has a headphone jack.
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Hi Larry, this is a Sony Sound Bar system in which it doesn't require you to connect it on an amp. Available connection method is via HDMI, digital coaxial in, digital optical in and analog in. -Ely
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I dont know, but I dont think so. The amplifier/receiver has very few inputs. They are of the old red/white/yellow analog type. What I have found is that this thing sounds real good when you have compatible media playing on it. I cant get it to work right from my TV or my Blue ray player, but if I play an old DVD thru the system itself, it sounds OK. Not very loud. I would look elsewhere, to be honest. Very limited compatibility, IMHO
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No need for a receiver. This has everything build into it! All you need is a TV and you would have theater quality sound.
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A decent amp/av receiver -100 to 150 W per channel (to drive/process the audio from your source/tv to the speakers/acoustimass 6). I am using an old (7 years old) 100 W per channel av receiver. Speaker wires(from the amp/av reciever to the Acoustimass 6) are included in the Acoustimass 6. I am using toslink digital cable from the tv to the av receiver. I use rca from other audio source (pc, dvd. blu-ray etc.) to my old av receiver. I do not have the new connections (USB) for iPod/iPhone.