Movies vs. Music...What is your system built around?

**nsnotes** · **10-24-09, 07:16 AM**

and my current system is build around music as some of albums can be watched like movies

nsnotes

**the_diyr** · **10-24-09, 09:14 AM**

My system is mainly for movies and tv.. We try really hard to watch HD and or 5.1 broadcast.. When listening to music we usually listen to Sirrus radio on the dish network box... I also listen to music and watch videos that I have on my Computer which I am proud to say is now hooked up to the HDMI splitter box that I just bought >> ((DVI to HDMI ) and the sound is hooked to the DVD 5.1 inputs and sounds incredible..

**DougMac** · **10-24-09, 11:38 AM**

Which system? I have a system in my office. In addition to listening to music while doing other tasks, such as post processing photographs, I also transcribe and restore records from my 78 collection. I can also play vinyl on the system.

I'm also fortunate to have a dedicated home theater. I primarily watch movies there. It is also used to play the few multichannel audio DVD's I own. Sometimes, but not often, I use it to listen to 2 channel music.

This discussion comes up fairly frequently. In some, I've seen questions regarding which speaker is better for music and which is better for movies. That question has always confused me, especially since music is usually such and integral part of a movie. It is often well performed and well recorded. I just aim for the best sounding speakers I feel I can afford. I guess I should add that I've been using a subwoofer for two channel music for over 20 years now.

**panaman** · **10-25-09, 05:02 PM**

I use my system for 99% movies and television shows..... I also turn the radio on every now and then when I am doing some web development work.

**resqguy** · **10-26-09, 02:15 PM**

I built my system with the goal of capturing the listener's attention. The system could function as a 2 channel music system and hold its own. Movie enhancements were added as long as they didn't take away from enjoying music.

So I started with a good 2 channel core. I added a matching center channel and amp. The surrounds match the room requirements. Curtains and other asthetics were added as long as they helped the sound.

**evilskillit** · **11-01-09, 10:16 PM**

I mainly listen to music, my stereo is a 2 channel set up and it has its own dedicated room. There is no video playback equipment in there, just a stereo, a chair and some low lights.

Movies are neat but I just can't be bothered with buying a big TV and all sorts of crazy HT stuff not to mention I can't afford it. However if I had money to blow I would definitely invest in a nice HT setup as they are fun, friends love them and they are great for playing video games.

**mjg100** · **11-01-09, 10:40 PM**

My system is used for movies and TV only.
s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/mjg100photo/Upstairs dedicated HT room/

**spartanstew** · **11-01-09, 11:26 PM**

My Theater is 100% movies.

My Living Room set up is 80% TV, 10% Movies and 10% music.

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