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I’ve been a audiophile for a long time. Like most audiophiles I value accuracy in music reproduction. I want the sound coming out of my system to be as accurate as possible in its reproduction of the source. I would not think of adding an equalizer to punch up the highs or bass, even though some extra sizzle on the high end might be pleasing or some boost in the bass might provide a more impressive bass response with greater punch or impact.
However, with two exceptions, I have not “imported” my concern with accuracy to my video reproduction. I do want the colors “as colors” to be rendered as accurately as possible and I do want to see all the detail in the source as well. But that’s it.
I select the settings on the picture menu that make for the most pleasing and impressive picture. I suspect the lawn at the Masters isn’t quite as brilliant green as reproduced on my HD TV. It may be that the level of contrast I see on DVDs and Blu rays is greater than on the source. In others words, with the video equivalent of tone controls , I am prepared to make the picture more pleasing than the source. So while I want my audio to be accurate I want my video to impressive.
Am I alone?
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I don't know if it's just me but my Dish Network HD quality has got better and better. The pictures and sound from Talladega were wonderful. But the great little bonus are the news, weather, and travel babes in HD.
Btw, I have two completely different sound systems in my den. My big McIntosh 2-channel and a Yamaha/Mirage 5.1 surround system for movies and sports. The little Mirage speakers are mostly hidden in bookshelves etc and the subwoofer is behind an easy chair. Both systems are linked through tape loops so I can use either/or.
* I'm like a one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store *
Also an audiophile for many years, but also like movies/HT.
My system is set up to sound it's absolute best for music, for movies I let the chips fall where they may (and they fall just fine :)). I will pump up the volume on the sub for some flicks, but otherwise all is OK as is.
As for the video portion I do my best to make the picture look as good as possible. Green grass should like like green grass. If it's a bit exaggerated do I care, not really too too much. So in that sense I'm similar, yes. I'm also much less concerned about that exacting quality however. To me good enough is good enough with the video portion. My X1 PJ is long of tooth, but with a BD player looks just fine to my eyes. I'll spend a lot of money on my 2 channels yet before I upgrade the PJ (unless the bulb dies, then I'll go HD).
Isn't this interesting? I have been an audiophile for far too many years to mention - since I was in college. I have since retired from my life work. I went through the process associated with recreating vinyl/sound reproduction. Purchased a rather esoteric TT and associated equipment and had a fairly good time with the whole business. Then came video with SS 5.1 and now 7.1. I am still using my original home theater receiver a Marantz SR-18. I do not have HDMI and have to use component outputs/inputs, but still get a reasonably passable HD picture and fairly good sound. I have had to compromise on sound because of the environment in which the TV is located. Unfortunately, it is not a dedicated room for home theater. It is in our great room so there are furniture issues as well as problems associated with "hiding" speakers. In order to do this, I do not have the most accurate sound reproducing system when it comes to a speaker arrangement. But I am still satisfied with it and really look forward to seeing and hearing the next movie. What this really says is that I have lost interest in pure audio reproduction. I look forward to new issues of specific performers and occasionally buy a new CD or whatever, but my full emphasis at the moment is on video. So now that I have bared my soul on this situation, I have to believe there are others out there who have gone through a similar evolution from audio to video. It does seem to me that each component enhances the other. Glad to hear there are others out there who feel as I do as this point in time. I went through a bad period a guilt for a while until I resolved it in my mind. I can involve myself with both elements if I want to at any time I wish, so it is not so bad after all. Keep watching and good luck
Ron
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