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AndrewJ 04-10-2005 17:14
New hifi choice
 
Hiya all my gf has given me a choice of two hifi's which have caught my eye, both are £199, both have the power and features I like, both are good makers.

But I can only have one. :dozey:

And for the life of me I cannot make my mind up, while Sony I know rule, Panasonic also are good, as my family has had a few hifi's from them.

SONY HIFI

PANASONIC HIFI


I would like to choose between those two as any more choice would confuse me more.

Which maker is better?

marky 04-10-2005 17:18
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I would go for the sony, power rules :D

Martin 04-10-2005 17:19
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Go for the Sony, purely because its Sony!! Specs wise i'd say they're more or less the same!

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 17:21
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I am leaning to the Sony more and more, this will be being plugged into the AUX and being fed sound via my pc.

Imagine Winamp through that Sony :drool:

Anyone got either of these setups?

punky 04-10-2005 17:23
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Go for Panasonic. They make a lot of good stuff generally, but it looks like it has more features.

The Panasonic looks like it has less power, but it doesn't. The figure for the sony, I guarantee is peak, and not RMS. The RMS of the Sony will probably be like the Panasonic. Also, the Panasonic has a 5 disk changer, not 3, and it has ID3 display, which by the looks of it, the Sony doesn't

Check if the Panasonic has Aux in (like the Sony does). They are really useful. If it does, then its the Panasonic for me, hands down.

Halcyon 04-10-2005 17:23
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Ideally, you'd be better getting some seperates.....a decent Cd player, an amp, and speakers, but if you are looking for an all in one solution, I guess that is OK.
I tend to prefer panasonic to Sony. Everyone says Sony are briliant, but I personally don't rate them as the worlds best.

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 17:32
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I had a Sony Micro a few months back of which I gave to my mother as it served me well.

It did very well and was very very powerful for its little size. Miss the little thing I do.

Punky I would assume the rating is RMS< in the Argos book the Panasonic only hits 10more watt RMS then the Sony does.

Also the AUX port does every hifi not have one :|, I would need this to wire in my pc to the hifi.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halcyon
Ideally, you'd be better getting some seperates.....a decent Cd player, an amp, and speakers, but if you are looking for an all in one solution, I guess that is OK.
I tend to prefer panasonic to Sony. Everyone says Sony are briliant, but I personally don't rate them as the worlds best.
I agree with the seperates but it is down to space, and the fact my pc area is a jungle of cables, hit by the demon cable tangling demon, and soon to have a A-Z of how to unplug even the smallest thing.

punky 04-10-2005 17:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxodriver
Also the AUX port does every hifi not have one :|, I would need this to wire in my pc to the hifi.
Well, even more reason to check :) Some won't, but for 200 quid, you should get an aux port.

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 17:39
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I woud be buying from Argos but I have the 16day thing, and before I leave the store I will be checking the box which labells the contents.

I am more leaning to the Sony, but it is driving me nuts trying to find freaking reviews on those hifi's.

Halcyon 04-10-2005 17:47
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The Panasonic one seems to have an Aux selector button so I guess that would mean it has an auxilary input.

EDIT: Yes it does. It can be seen in the manual off the Panasonic website.

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 18:11
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Halycon any chance of a link please...

goes in search of the Sony Manual.

daz300 04-10-2005 18:23
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i vote sony . just as it is a sony but i all so know panasonic are good , you can all ways get both try them then take the one you do not like back you have 16 days with argos Just return them to any store, in their original packaging, with the receipt for a refund or exchange.

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 18:36
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Only have the cash for one.

cookie_365 04-10-2005 18:47
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Have to admit - I'm a big fan of all that is Sony - but Panasonic do good stuff too.

If you're happy with a 3 cd changer then personally I'd go Sony, otherwise get the Panny if you'll be playing loads of singles and want a 5.

Though I reckon you probably can't go far wrong with either.

Nidge 04-10-2005 18:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marky
I would go for the sony, power rules :D
Sony for me too.

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 19:06
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Most of the time the hifi will be running via my pc, or running radio.

The cdplayer will only be while mates are around and I don't want the pc running.

Main thing I am after is rich bass. ( I love my bass ) and great quality even at high volume I do not want to loose the bass cone.

Halcyon 04-10-2005 20:17
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Sorry, I went out.
Heres the link: Panasonic Instruction Manual

AndrewJ 04-10-2005 21:36
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Thankyou Halycon was being lazy myself :LOL:

cookie_365 04-10-2005 21:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxodriver
Most of the time the hifi will be running via my pc, or running radio.

The cdplayer will only be while mates are around and I don't want the pc running.

Main thing I am after is rich bass. ( I love my bass ) and great quality even at high volume I do not want to loose the bass cone.
If it's pure sound quality you want: Sony

SMHarman 05-10-2005 01:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cookie_365
If it's pure sound quality you want: Sony
You what
how about something like this?
http://ws4.richersounds.com/informat...st=hifisystems

cookie_365 05-10-2005 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SMHarman
You what
how about something like this?
http://ws4.richersounds.com/informat...st=hifisystems
Oooohhh, I've changed my mind. Those look nice :)

Dave Stones 05-10-2005 14:04
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depends what you want out of your system really. I have a cambrige A5 amp linked to a pair of gale silver monitor speakers, i believe this setup cost me about £200 from richer sounds. As sound goes, the feed from my laptop goes into it and is perfect, i have the sound from my laptop set at 40%, and i can't actually turn the amp past halfway without a wall of sound hurting me... ;)

Out of those two though, i would go with the panny :)

zing_deleted 05-10-2005 14:31
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Ive got a pioneer VSX859RDS AV receiver I use this to switch all my sources.More inputs than an average man will ever need. Connected to this is obviously all my video sources,sky+ opticaly connected dvd coaxal tv etc. The I have kef coda 9.2 floorstanders as my front, a kef coda centre, a yamaha YST sw320 subwoofer.Morndaunt short ms10's as rears and a nice pair of missions for my passives. Very nice well rounded system

Dave Stones 05-10-2005 14:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zinglebarb
Ive got a pioneer VSX859RDS AV receiver I use this to switch all my sources.More inputs than an average man will ever need. Connected to this is obviously all my video sources,sky+ opticaly connected dvd coaxal tv etc. The I have kef coda 9.2 floorstanders as my front, a kef coda centre, a yamaha YST sw320 subwoofer.Morndaunt short ms10's as rears and a nice pair of missions for my passives. Very nice well rounded system
the fish was thissssss <____________________________________> big ;)

when you are a peasant who only has one input source, all this fancy gubbins isnt necessary :p:

zing_deleted 05-10-2005 15:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Stones
the fish was thissssss <____________________________________> big ;)

when you are a peasant who only has one input source, all this fancy gubbins isnt necessary :p:
I didnt build it all at once put it together bit by bit like you pc. It worked first time I hope you have the same luck with your pc ;)

And I do not fish its a cruel sport :D

AndrewJ 05-10-2005 17:19
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I am more after a single stack for a few reasons, one is space and the second is cables, while I have owned seperates before in the past, and I know they hold the top end of quality, I am more after power.

I am leaning to the Sony but the Panasonic is a powerhouse which could steer me at last minute.

Dave Stones 05-10-2005 17:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxodriver
I am more after a single stack for a few reasons, one is space and the second is cables, while I have owned seperates before in the past, and I know they hold the top end of quality, I am more after power.

I am leaning to the Sony but the Panasonic is a powerhouse which could steer me at last minute.
i have 4 6mm cores going to each speaker here.... all sheathed up nicely in chinese finger trap stuff though so is ok :D

surely a lower amount of better quality power is better than ridiculous amounts of power that sounds crap? ;)

i would still go panasonic, for reasons which involve me disliking sony :erm:
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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
I didnt build it all at once put it together bit by bit like you pc. It worked first time I hope you have the same luck with your pc ;)

And I do not fish its a cruel sport :D
quiet you...

i powered it on and everything spun up, no warnings or anything.... still awaiting the CPU so we will see sometime :D

zing_deleted 05-10-2005 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Stones
i have 4 6mm cores going to each speaker here.... all sheathed up nicely in chinese finger trap stuff though so is ok :D

surely a lower amount of better quality power is better than ridiculous amounts of power that sounds crap? ;)

i would still go panasonic, for reasons which involve me disliking sony :erm:
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quiet you...

i powered it on and everything spun up, no warnings or anything.... still awaiting the CPU so we will see sometime :D
No warnings?? it should have beeped like hell without a cpu installed:confused:

to stay on topic I understand the reasons for a stand alone but imo there rarely as good as a sep system

marky 05-10-2005 17:45
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Dont be turned to the darkside, use the force, use SONY ;)

AndrewJ 05-10-2005 18:19
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The Sony seems to be winning, twin woofers in each speaker box... I bet the bass is nice, which is something I like with me listening to RnB alot.

I will likely get the Sony, run it for a few days if it does not suit take it back and get the Panasonic, as for seperates.. I wish I had the space, the cables coupled with the cables for my pc would be too much, as I need tape/radio/amp/cd/mp3/connection to the pc, speakers and subwoofer.

Ramrod 05-10-2005 18:27
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Sony! :tu:

AndrewJ 05-10-2005 18:46
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Sony it is then, gf is demanding I make my mind up :LOL: will post a review and pic's in review section once I get it here and have deafend myself with it.

SMHarman 05-10-2005 23:47
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Panasonic - don't be seduced by style over substance.

AndrewJ 05-10-2005 23:52
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Everyone says the Panasonic would floor the Sony in quality at volume....

marky 05-10-2005 23:59
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Marky...... resisting...... to ........mention. Ok philips :D

AndrewJ 06-10-2005 00:02
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I will phillips your head!!!.. ;) :LOL:

I cannot find a store with those models in stock, been looking at a Sony with same looks but not the woofer version and looked nice, the panasonic was more simple to look at, and seemed better built in some areas

danielf 06-10-2005 00:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marky
Marky...... resisting...... to ........mention. Ok phillips :D
[lets world in on secret]

It's philips: one 'l'

[/secret]

Good brand though (especially for tele's). They invented the CD as well.

marky 06-10-2005 00:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf
[lets world in on secret]

It's philips: one 'l'

[/secret]

Good brand though (especially for tele's). They invented the CD as well.
:confused:

danielf 06-10-2005 00:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marky
:confused:
The company is called philips (one l), not phillips (two l's) Sorry to split hairs, but I worked for them.

marky 06-10-2005 00:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf
The company is called philips (one l), not phillips (two l's) Sorry to split hairs, but I worked for them.
ahem http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...7&postcount=35 :D

danielf 06-10-2005 00:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marky

Surely you're not suggesting I added an extra l in my quote here?

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...8&postcount=37

Bloody cheat you :D

marky 06-10-2005 00:23
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Oops:Sprint:

Halcyon 06-10-2005 00:35
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This beats them all. Forget the Panasonic. Forget the Sony.

:D

danielf 06-10-2005 00:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halcyon
This beats them all. Forget the Panasonic. Forget the Sony.

:D
It reminds me of 'my first sony' though ;)

Hom3r 06-10-2005 00:47
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If I had the cash I'l go for a LINN system theres one model which costs £10,000 and that doesn't include speaker which can cost another £5,000

But then you would be buying the best sound system.

I've seen an amp for sale for £50,000 :Yikes:

marky 06-10-2005 00:47
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Darn and i was trying to sell him this :(

Hom3r 06-10-2005 00:53
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Originally Posted by marky
Darn and i was trying to sell him this :(
If it works I'ld keep it it might be worth more than a half decent system.

danielf 06-10-2005 00:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by david.ewles
If I had the cash I'l go for a LINN system theres one model which costs £10,000 and that doesn't include speaker which can cost another £5,000

But then you would be buying the best sound system.

I've seen an amp for sale for £50,000 :Yikes:
I once visited a bloke who had that sort of system. He had also purchased a free-standing house so he wouldn't bother the neighbours. Basically, the house seemed built around a pair of man-sized speakers. For playing 'smashing pumpkins' for all I could gather :erm:

Halcyon 06-10-2005 01:08
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That's the thing.
If you are going to have a half million pound Hifi system, you need a room to use it in. If you used it in a loft conversion with sloping walls or a tiny room, you'd have awful acoustics with sounds bouncing all over the place.
You end up paying tonnes. You buy a great amp, you need to buy a great Cd player, you need to buy a great set of speakers, and then you need to buy quality interconnects too.

AndrewJ 06-10-2005 02:34
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And then you end up with a low quality download of the tune, as you cant afford the cd.


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