How can i get better sound from my home theather system?

Question

it has a 1000w output, but the highest volume isn't as high as my old phillips (my new one is a samsung). im just wondering if i should replace the wires, cause im using the wires the speakers came with, or should i replace the speakers. also my old sub was powered and my new one isnt. thanks.

here is a link to my new one: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5693288

and this is a link to one similar to my old one:http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9856636

Answer 1

I hate to say this - but you need to buy a real receiver with real speakers from a speaker company.  These "all-in-one" systems have poor quality amplification, cheap plastic speakers and usually only play DVD's.  You usually cannot change the speakers or subwoofer with these systems either.

(sigh)

Use a laser pointer held along side the speakers to "see" where they pointing.  Adjust the left, right, center to focus directly on the central seat.

The receiver should have a setup menu that lets you add/subtract some volume from the center, and 2 rear speakers.  Add volume to the center a bit until voices become clearer over the sounds from the left/right speakers.