[keyser]

Has anyone compared these soundwise.. is there a marked improvement in sound?? Is it worth switching the 02 for a 03 (would be very nice to have the master audio dealy if I buy a plasma).

 

[Gary Gleave]

I currently use the 3803 which replaced the 3802 in my system. I use it as a pre-amp for my mains, center, and surrounds,but it does amplify my rears.

I much prefer the sound of the 3803.


Gary

 

[keyser]

Gary,


Can you be more specific, in what way is the sound of the 03 better? Is the difference significant? Do they come at the same price?

 

[gjlowe]

Simply on the first impressions I have with my favorite reference DVDs (Star Wars Episode I - chapter 20, Saving Private Ryan - chapter 2, The Matrix - chapter 3) I have to say that I feel a more immersive sound field from the 3803 (which replaced my 3802). Don't get me wrong, the 3802 was a fantastic piece, and I have not done enough listening to make a fair comparison (especially since the 3803 isn't broken in yet). But, subjectively out of the box with minor tweaking (levels, speaker distance, etc), the 3803 seems to be an improvement.

 

[WanMan]

Dang Gary! You mentioned two of the three references I've been using these past couple of days, AND right down to the chapters! The Pod race in SW:TPM and the initial Beach Scene in SPR are great for surround liveliness. I'll have to give The Matrix a whirl tomorrow, too!

 

[Gary Gleave]

Sorry I cut my post short, I got called for tree decorating by my kids.

The 3803 has a more open, less compressed sound than the 3802.

Having said that, it also sounds a little more laid back.

I don't know why this would be, but the midrange has more punch.

Now I got to go listen to Eric Clapton.

Gary