Home Theater Virgins- The official thread

Driver_King · 12-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Have fun.

sweety123 · 12-09-2008, 05:41 PM

Hi,

I am back. I should say i have spend 3 days on this forum and reading all the suggestions almost close to gettting Onkyo 606 and comes the Denon 1909 and some say it has some additional features like the multi EQ that the 2 EQ and also the automatic volume control etc.

I know in this thread a lot of people are satisified with the Onkyo and that is what i am leaning towards as well but can any one suggest why not take a look at the denon 1909? I can look in to spending an extra $150 if need be.

As always any information would be a ton appreciated.

Thanks!

noking · 12-13-2008, 03:19 PM

hi i have a onkyo -606 the problem is in INDIA we dont have polk6750 but polk rm-750 could u plz tell me the difference between these two models of polk and which one is better my room size is 15X25...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks & regards...

Driver_King · 12-13-2008, 08:07 PM

Could you give us a link to the place where you're looking to buy the speakers and your budget in the currency you use?

maygit · 12-13-2008, 08:53 PM

Nice explanations and break downs.

The other day at work i had to explain to some hardcore "Home Theater Virgins" aka an old couple(70y/o +) about rear wireless HTIB. I made it as simple and clear as possible and they were still confused. "To the main receiver[while pointing to it] you wire in the center channel[pointing to each speaker now], the left speaker that goes on the left side of the tv, the right speaker that goes on the right side, and the sub woofer[set all of it in one group to the side]. After that you put this stuff behind you[creating another group]: The wireless receiver[pointing to] and wire to that the rear left and rear right speakers. I explained it like 4 different times/ways and i could tell they were still confused so finally i got so frustrated i drew them a picture on how they would set it up and finally i think something clicked.

I love helping people create their own home theater but if you can't follow simple instructions, STAY AWAY!

/rant

maskofzorro1969 · 12-16-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi

What do you think of my setup..

Sony Bravia 40" v4000

Ps3 60gb

Phillips ht 5337 home cinema?..

Cheers

aramis109 · 12-16-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Hey, you're a Guru too now!?!

MUAHAHAHA... yeah, hit it a couple days ago.

jfree · 12-17-2008, 06:12 PM

DK,

Thanks for the thread...I'm setting up a new system using your suggestions.

46" Samsung 46A550
Sony S550 player
Onkyo 606 receiver
Polk RM 6750 speakers

I'm getting it in this week, but it will probably have to wait until just after Christmas to set it up.

If you were going to upgrade the speakers, maybe piece by piece, what would be the first piece you'd upgrade? I'm just looking ahead. This question is open to all, not just DK.

Thanks,

Joe

JasonR · 12-17-2008, 06:14 PM

^^^

Center channel first, then left and right fronts, then sub, then surrounds.

Driver_King · 12-17-2008, 06:19 PM

I would upgrade the sub first, upgrade the fronts next (phantom center approach with no center), upgrade the center, then finally the surrounds.

bud332 · 01-02-2009, 01:27 AM

Hello, I am new to this site and have enjoyed reading all the help out there. I have a Samsung 42" 1080 that I purchased 4 months ago. I also have a 5 disc Sony DVD home theater system which works great. However, I would like to switch to blu ray. Since my home theater is a dvd/home theater in one unit can I hook up a blue ray to play through the Sony DVD/Home Theater unit so I do not have to buy a new home theater system? I know I could hook up a blue ray directly to the TV but then would I loose the home theater sound and just hear it through the TV speakers?

Confused and not sure what to do? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

Bud332

aramis109 · 01-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bud332

Hello, I am new to this site and have enjoyed reading all the help out there. I have a Samsung 42" 1080 that I purchased 4 months ago. I also have a 5 disc Sony DVD home theater system which works great. However, I would like to switch to blu ray. Since my home theater is a dvd/home theater in one unit can I hook up a blue ray to play through the Sony DVD/Home Theater unit so I do not have to buy a new home theater system? I know I could hook up a blue ray directly to the TV but then would I loose the home theater sound and just hear it through the TV speakers?

Confused and not sure what to do? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

Bud332

Got a model # or even better a link to the all-in-one?

If it has an optical input, you can just run optical from the player to the receiver and get lossy 5.1 sound.

b15nut · 01-03-2009, 03:14 AM

If there are inputs on the back of your current set up then you can do it. Just run HDMI from the BD player to the DVD but turn off the HDMI audio in the player. Then run either optical or rca's (depending on what inputs you have) from the BD player to the home theater.

gearyt · 01-03-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

^^^

Center channel first, then left and right fronts, then sub, then surrounds.

tzay · 01-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Can anyone give me suggestions. I am trying to connect the audio for a Samsung BD-P1500 to my non-HDMI Onkyo HT-S780 receiver. For video I have connected the DVD player with an HDMI cable directly to the my Samsung flat panel LCD TV.

For audio, I have read the advice about using the multichannel inputs, but my DVD player does not have them. Only optical and 2 channel audio. I have tried using an optical cable from the DVD player to the receiver, but am not getting any sound through the home theater speakers, just the TV's speakers.

I was considering returning the Samsung DVD player to get one with multi-channel inputs.

b15nut · 01-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Go into the menu on your BD player and make sure you are not sending the sound through the HDMI cable (which it sounds like you are).

gearyt · 01-03-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tzay

Can anyone give me suggestions. I am trying to connect the audio for a Samsung BD-P1500 to my non-HDMI Onkyo HT-S780 receiver. For video I have connected the DVD player with an HDMI cable directly to the my Samsung flat panel LCD TV.

For audio, I have read the advice about using the multichannel inputs, but my DVD player does not have them. Only optical and 2 channel audio. I have tried using an optical cable from the DVD player to the receiver, but am not getting any sound through the home theater speakers, just the TV's speakers.

I was considering returning the Samsung DVD player to get one with multi-channel inputs.

better idea....check out the deals on the new panasonics and sonys

tzay · 01-03-2009, 10:56 PM

Went into the BD player and changed settings from PCM to Bistream, but still no change. Is there another setting that you are referring to?

b15nut · 01-03-2009, 11:14 PM

In my player menu I have the option to mute audio through HDMI so it is sent through the optical or rca outputs.

Since you have optical look for HDMI Audio mute or off setting.

Rev · 01-05-2009, 05:48 PM

What's the difference between the Onkyo SR505 and SR606? (beside 2 less hdmi inputs)

I'm a virgin and need some help. The great deal @ Accessories4less for the 606 is currently unavailable.

12-07-2008, 08:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Driver_King Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Trading Score: (10) Collection: (26) HT Gallery: (96)	Have fun. __________________ My recommended setup for Home Theater Virgins: Speakers:Polk Monitor 50's, Polk CS2 Center, and eD subwoofer or HTIB:Polk 5.1 system Receiver:Onkyo TX-SR606 or Onkyo TX-SR706 Monoprice-For all your cable needs My Setup

12-13-2008, 03:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
noking New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	pls help- hi i have a onkyo -606 the problem is in INDIA we dont have polk6750 but polk rm-750 could u plz tell me the difference between these two models of polk and which one is better my room size is 15X25...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks & regards...

12-13-2008, 08:07 PM	#44 (permalink)
Driver_King Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Trading Score: (10) Collection: (26) HT Gallery: (96)	Could you give us a link to the place where you're looking to buy the speakers and your budget in the currency you use? __________________ My recommended setup for Home Theater Virgins: Speakers:Polk Monitor 50's, Polk CS2 Center, and eD subwoofer or HTIB:Polk 5.1 system Receiver:Onkyo TX-SR606 or Onkyo TX-SR706 Monoprice-For all your cable needs My Setup

12-16-2008, 10:49 AM	#46 (permalink)
maskofzorro1969 New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	My Setup Hi What do you think of my setup.. Sony Bravia 40" v4000 Ps3 60gb Phillips ht 5337 home cinema?.. Cheers

12-17-2008, 06:12 PM	#48 (permalink)
jfree Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	DK, Thanks for the thread...I'm setting up a new system using your suggestions. 46" Samsung 46A550 Sony S550 player Onkyo 606 receiver Polk RM 6750 speakers I'm getting it in this week, but it will probably have to wait until just after Christmas to set it up. If you were going to upgrade the speakers, maybe piece by piece, what would be the first piece you'd upgrade? I'm just looking ahead. This question is open to all, not just DK. Thanks, Joe __________________ Joe Freeland Pauls Valley OK

12-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#42 (permalink)
sweety123 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Hi, I am back. I should say i have spend 3 days on this forum and reading all the suggestions almost close to gettting Onkyo 606 and comes the Denon 1909 and some say it has some additional features like the multi EQ that the 2 EQ and also the automatic volume control etc. I know in this thread a lot of people are satisified with the Onkyo and that is what i am leaning towards as well but can any one suggest why not take a look at the denon 1909? I can look in to spending an extra $150 if need be. As always any information would be a ton appreciated. Thanks!

12-13-2008, 08:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
maygit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Iowa Trading Score: (0) Collection: (65) HT Gallery: (0)	Nice explanations and break downs. The other day at work i had to explain to some hardcore "Home Theater Virgins" aka an old couple(70y/o +) about rear wireless HTIB. I made it as simple and clear as possible and they were still confused. "To the main receiver[while pointing to it] you wire in the center channel[pointing to each speaker now], the left speaker that goes on the left side of the tv, the right speaker that goes on the right side, and the sub woofer[set all of it in one group to the side]. After that you put this stuff behind you[creating another group]: The wireless receiver[pointing to] and wire to that the rear left and rear right speakers. I explained it like 4 different times/ways and i could tell they were still confused so finally i got so frustrated i drew them a picture on how they would set it up and finally i think something clicked. I love helping people create their own home theater but if you can't follow simple instructions, STAY AWAY! /rant

12-17-2008, 06:14 PM	#49 (permalink)
JasonR Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Trading Score: (9) Collection: (161) HT Gallery: (21)	^^^ Center channel first, then left and right fronts, then sub, then surrounds.

12-17-2008, 06:19 PM	#50 (permalink)
Driver_King Blu-ray Champion Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Trading Score: (10) Collection: (26) HT Gallery: (96)	I would upgrade the sub first, upgrade the fronts next (phantom center approach with no center), upgrade the center, then finally the surrounds. __________________ My recommended setup for Home Theater Virgins: Speakers:Polk Monitor 50's, Polk CS2 Center, and eD subwoofer or HTIB:Polk 5.1 system Receiver:Onkyo TX-SR606 or Onkyo TX-SR706 Monoprice-For all your cable needs My Setup

01-02-2009, 01:27 AM	#51 (permalink)
bud332 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Need Help with Home Theater Hookup. Hello, I am new to this site and have enjoyed reading all the help out there. I have a Samsung 42" 1080 that I purchased 4 months ago. I also have a 5 disc Sony DVD home theater system which works great. However, I would like to switch to blu ray. Since my home theater is a dvd/home theater in one unit can I hook up a blue ray to play through the Sony DVD/Home Theater unit so I do not have to buy a new home theater system? I know I could hook up a blue ray directly to the TV but then would I loose the home theater sound and just hear it through the TV speakers? Confused and not sure what to do? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Bud332

01-03-2009, 03:14 AM	#53 (permalink)
b15nut Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Trading Score: (6) Collection: (9) HT Gallery: (0)	If there are inputs on the back of your current set up then you can do it. Just run HDMI from the BD player to the DVD but turn off the HDMI audio in the player. Then run either optical or rca's (depending on what inputs you have) from the BD player to the home theater. __________________ Onky 606/Magnavox NB5000 BD Player/Element 37" LCD/Old Technics SB-LX5 fronts/Old Technics Center/JBL 10" Powered Sub --------------------- Total spent $880.00 I am FRUGAL ;)

01-03-2009, 09:01 PM	#55 (permalink)
tzay New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	non HDMI receiver audio issues Can anyone give me suggestions. I am trying to connect the audio for a Samsung BD-P1500 to my non-HDMI Onkyo HT-S780 receiver. For video I have connected the DVD player with an HDMI cable directly to the my Samsung flat panel LCD TV. For audio, I have read the advice about using the multichannel inputs, but my DVD player does not have them. Only optical and 2 channel audio. I have tried using an optical cable from the DVD player to the receiver, but am not getting any sound through the home theater speakers, just the TV's speakers. I was considering returning the Samsung DVD player to get one with multi-channel inputs.

01-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#56 (permalink)
b15nut Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Trading Score: (6) Collection: (9) HT Gallery: (0)	Go into the menu on your BD player and make sure you are not sending the sound through the HDMI cable (which it sounds like you are). __________________ Onky 606/Magnavox NB5000 BD Player/Element 37" LCD/Old Technics SB-LX5 fronts/Old Technics Center/JBL 10" Powered Sub --------------------- Total spent $880.00 I am FRUGAL ;)

01-03-2009, 10:56 PM	#58 (permalink)
tzay New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Non HDMI receiver audio issue Went into the BD player and changed settings from PCM to Bistream, but still no change. Is there another setting that you are referring to?

01-03-2009, 11:14 PM	#59 (permalink)
b15nut Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Trading Score: (6) Collection: (9) HT Gallery: (0)	In my player menu I have the option to mute audio through HDMI so it is sent through the optical or rca outputs. Since you have optical look for HDMI Audio mute or off setting. __________________ Onky 606/Magnavox NB5000 BD Player/Element 37" LCD/Old Technics SB-LX5 fronts/Old Technics Center/JBL 10" Powered Sub --------------------- Total spent $880.00 I am FRUGAL ;) Last edited by b15nut; 01-03-2009 at 11:23 PM.

01-05-2009, 05:48 PM	#60 (permalink)
Rev Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Trading Score: (0) Collection: (17) HT Gallery: (0)	What's the difference between the Onkyo SR505 and SR606? (beside 2 less hdmi inputs) I'm a virgin and need some help. The great deal @ Accessories4less for the 606 is currently unavailable.

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