Home Audio Video Expert: Natural Sound

Natural Sound

645 Victoria Street North

KitchenerOntarioN2H 5G3

GEO: 43.461505, -80.472929

Phone: 519-744-3111

http://www.natsound.com

Paul and Andrea ConnollyOwners Operators

Here is why they are an Expert

Natural Sound has been in business for almost 30 years in the Tri City area. As an independently owned family run business, they have been a leader in the Home Audio/Video business because they are passionate about what they do and are very customer focused. The Connolly family take pride in their store, their staff, the products they carry and the relationships they build with clients. This is proven by the long term loyalty they have with staff members like Greg Thomas and John Steele whom have both worked with them for over 20 years. They have also established long term business relationships with the leading manufacturers within the audio/video industry, like Yamaha, Paradigm and Pioneer. Most importantly, they have clients who have been doing business with them since they opened their doors. Paul and Andrea Connolly and all the staff provide their customers with the information they need to make the smartest decisions regarding their electronics purchase.

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What is the difference between Blu-ray, HD DVD and regular DVD players?

Blu-ray and HD DVD are a different format (different discs) than regular DVDs that deliver a far better resolution. You require a different player to play the discs. Fortunately the battle for a winner has been resolved as HD DVD has backed down and will not be made anymore. The Blu-ray player will output 1080P but do not worry if you do not have a 1080P TV, you can certainly appreciate the massive improvement on a regular High Def (720P) TV.

We are very proud at Natural Sound that we are always careful not to sell a product that we feel will not make it in the industry. For example going back over the years, we have never offered for sale Beta VCRs, DAT machines, or HD DVDs. We actually find it rather disturbing that some of the chain stores flooded the market with HD DVD players over the busy Christmas season when it was fairly obvious that it was a dieing commodity and then when business slows in February they announce there sole support for Blu-Ray. Hardly good customer service.

I've heard that some companies are misleading consumers by saying that a receiver has a certain power rating, when it really doesn't. How do I figure this out if I'm looking to buy?

Unfortunately many chain stores try and fool the consumer by stating the power of all channels added together which is sort of like saying the car will go 400 mph as each tire will go 100mph. They also might be using a peak power rating as opposed to the industry standard RMS rating which is more of an appropriate rating for continuous power. Always look for how the power is weighted, in other words, do they state the distortion level and the frequency range that the power is rated at. To be frank, learn more about the receiver before believing what look like great specs for a cheap receiver. At Natural Sound we will always talk frankly about the electronics we carry, we will not mislead a customer to try and sell a piece.

I want to buy a surround sound system but may have to do it in stages because of my budget. Which speakers are most important for me to buy? What does each of the speakers do to help me decide which ones to buy first?

You need to start with the front left and right speaker. We will have stereo and not surround, but that is where we start. We then need to add the rears next but if you can add the centre at the same time that would be best. Lastly we add the subwoofer for that final punch.

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