Dvd player sound lacking while playing music?

 

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Username: Buckstar

Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-07
Can anybody tell me why my DVD player lacks depth (flat, lacking bass) while listen to a cd or watching a movie? If I watch a show thru my direct tv receiver the sound is so full of depth and is incredible. Is there any DVD players you would recommend for listen to cds?

Thanks!
 

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Username: Gamerdude

Ontario Canada

Post Number: 439
Registered: Apr-06
Cables or just a cheap dvd player?
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 6382
Registered: Dec-04
Both. Brian, look for Oppo players, they seem to have a good following on a budget.
If the budget is more flexible, the options are a bit higher.

Tell us what you have, and your usage?
 

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Username: Buckstar

Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-07
Nuck - This is my set up for listening to music in stereo. DVD player is Samsung HD-931 conected to Onkyo receiver TX-NR900 by a Acoustic Research Digital Co-axial Audio wire. I'm using the Onkyo receiver as a pre-amp that is connected to a Yamaha M-65 amp. Speakers are Polk RTI150 using Monster Cable Z2 Bi-Wire. Not sure what RCA cable I have running from the Onkyo to the Yamaha.

Thanks in advance!
Brian
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 6400
Registered: Dec-04
Brian, a cd player is required for you now.
Keep the dvd player, of course, but try a cdp when you can.
Do you run a sub?
 

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Username: Buckstar

Post Number: 5
Registered: Mar-07
Nuck, I have a Polk PSW505 sub woofer, not really a fan. Do you have any suggestions on cdp and rca cables? I appreciate your help!
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 6413
Registered: Dec-04
Brian, the budget is a factor here.
I see no need to overdo the player, just get the source on track.
I would suggest maybe a Nad player.
Like the 325, as opposed to the 542.
Yes, an entry level Nad will open your ears a bit.
 

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Username: Buckstar

Post Number: 6
Registered: Mar-07
Nuck, Thanks for your input!
Brian
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 6424
Registered: Dec-04
Brian, stick around.
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