smatchun@encore.encore.com (Scott Matchunis) (06/29/90)
Thought I'd summarize the responses that were E-Mailed directly to me.
My question regarding surround sound concerned how much difference a surround
sound processor made to AUDIO-only, rather than Laserdisc-based systems. I
was interested in audio-only, but could not discern much difference upon
auditioning the systems, unless I listened to a video (laserdisc) source.
The responses I got suggested not using the Dolby Pro-Logic feature for audio
sources, because it was designed for video. Instead, I should try the audition
using some of the different "surround sound" formats programmed into the
processor. I was told these surround sound options can make a dramatic
improvement to audio. I had auditioned the Yamaha DSP series. Respondents
mentioned that series by a wide margin as being one of the better ones on the
market.
Thanks to all who responded. I will re-audition the DSP series without using
Pro-Logic.
Scott Matchunis Just an old fashioned audio kind-of-guy!
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