http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/ Engadget Comments for Front rendered surround sound is not a gimmick http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Thank you for constructive feedback we really appreciate it.

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This is not a bad product but let's all be honest.. there is no substitute for an actual 5.1 surround sound setup.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/This technology is starting to get better but if they really make it simulate surround there needs to be a subwoofer out on the tv so the room actually shakes when explosions and other thinngs happen]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Staple gunning or running 2-4 wires under a rug...is it THAT big of a deal?]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/At least Juggernaut408 commented about the article (under the comment section) were as your comment was about his comment, which isn't about the article.
Note: my comment about your commenting about his does not apply to this argument, but just for good measure, I agree that it is not a gimmick, they work quite well.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Hm... If it actually works, I might be interested in checking it out. Just for the fact that it won't be as cluttered.

However, on the pricing side... Now with a system like Z506 from Logitech (http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/devices/7191) for about $100, is it worth the money?

I mean why would I spend x2~3 more for pseudo surround sound?]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
technically sound is a gimmick if you want to get into semantics ]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-cinema-surround-kit/rht-g800]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Sony? C'mon that brand is for babies. Try Yamaha, tho one speaker costs as much as your whole home theater setup.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/I wanted a Yamaha but it was too rich. Went with an Onkyo HT-S5300 and I love it. The receiver is great and when I get rich, I can start swapping the 'good enough for me' speakers for fanboy-level ones.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/I have a G900, is nice and the sound is good.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Sony make the only all in one front rendered surround sound system.

Sure, u can buy a real home theater system, with an Mcintosh ampli and all the rest, but for a normal living room is much better that sony.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Why would I want to buy one speaker for the cost of my entire setup? Sounds daft for the average consumer. Weird logic you have there.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Or a pair of speakers of linn: http://www.linn.co.uk/
Its a mind blowing experience, trust me.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
'Wouldn't pay for it, but would take it for free' sounds almost like the definition of a gimmick.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
...then we asked out guinea pig to try new Folger's French Vanilla Decaf without telling him that we had switched brands...]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Their guinea pig wouldn't shell out for a HT setup in the first place anyway, so why would we expect him to pay anything for a slightly inferior sound bar? The question was moot before it was asked.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Engadget has a talking guinea pig!]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Wireless spreakers are not an option because they still require power cables.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
I believe you meant "appreciation". Does Engadget edit/double check/spell check anything they post?]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Any suggestions please?
PS The new Vizio in this test can NOT handle DTS soundtracks!]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Even though the "Sony brand is for babies", I still prefer Sony's soundbars. I've used the Sony HT-CT100 and now currently use the HT-CT350. Each model include three HDMI inputs, along with one HDMI output. It also has an analog input and multiple optical/digital coax inputs. Both decode Dolby Digital (and Pro Logic II) and DTS. Hope this helps.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Thanks.
I'm really just trying to find a cheap way to decode DTS in my bedroom (so I can watch movies from my HTPC that's in another room). Right now I have to switch to speakers and disable "SP-DIF pass-through" to watch movies with DTS/AC3 soundtracks in the bedroom, and then switch back when I am in the front room (using a AV receiver for surround).]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Ah. Well... I attended Juilliard... I'm a graduate of the Harvard business school. I travel quite extensively. I lived through the Black Plague and had a pretty good time during that. I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT... NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKING TO A DEAD GUY... NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK? You think I'm qualified? ]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/NICE FARKING POST! *HONK HONK* ]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Maybe I could get a learning remote or smart remote, but so far they have seemed more trouble than the benefit. Have any of you used a soundbar with a Logitech or similar multi remote?]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/I have a Sony HT-CT100 Sound Bar w/Subwoofer and a Harmony One universal remote. Work together flawlessly. You can pick up a Harmony One for about $175 on Amazon, or you can pick up the low-end remote (Harmony 300) for about $50.

The Harmony One was definitely a good investment (okay, it was a Xmas gift from my wife, but I was gonna buy one anyways) and I've been real happy with the Sony Sound Bar.]]>Jul 23rd 2010 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
-3 for not watching it with real surround sound. ]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
Why so SRS?]]>Jul 22nd 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/
You sacrifice a bit, yes, but it looks so much cleaner in a contemporary styled home, especially with the nice ueberflat Samsung on the ultra-low-profile mount (lets you hang the TV like a picture, just millimeters from the wall)]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/22/front-rendered-surround-sound-is-not-a-gimmick/Jul 22nd 2010 12:42PM