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From: gould!infocenter!smatchun@encore.encore.com (Scott Matchunis)
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Subject: Follow-up to Surround Sound
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Date: 28 Jun 90 21:56:14 GMT
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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!
Financial Planning
Encore Computer Corporation
Ft Lauderdale, Fla  

Internet: smatchun@encore.com           UUCP: uunet!gould!smatchun

Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed above are not necessarily supported by my
             employer.  Only I would be stupid enough to say these things.