[kevin128]

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after doing some hardcore research and reading about home theater systems, i found i was reading a lot on this site, and learned a lot.

basically my situation is, i bought a house and am moving in. i currently own two HDtvs, a Sony 52V5100, and a Samsung LNT4071F. the Sony since its bigger is the one i will be adding the Home theater system to. how ever i would like two blu ray players, one for each.

now i already own a PS3 60gig, which to my understanding (from this site) can not transmit TrueHD and DTS HD bitstream, only PCM (which is virtually the same thing if your receiver decodes LPCM?).

now i'm not looking to spend really any more then 600-700$ (as i just bought a house and thats expensive enough). but i will spend slightly more if it truly is worth it.

the Systems i have looked at are....

Sony HT-ss360
- $230, 5.1 and supports LPCM, seems perfect for my ps3.

Onkyo HT-s6200
- $540.00 7.1 channel, and decodes TrueHD and DTS HD it self (would that work with ps3 since my ps3 cant send HD bit stream? my assumption would be yes. but i just want to clarify it.)


basically does the extra 300$ for the s6200 over the ss360, make it worth it? what settings would my PS3 need to be to get the HD audio?

thanks for all the help.. i'm currently leaning towards the S6200, unless some one tells me the sound quality difference isn't work the 300$

or if any one would recommend any other home theater system that works well with a ps3.

****CLIFFS*****
- "fat" ps3 60gig
- wants HD audio surround sound
- Sony ss360 ($230), or Onkyo s6200 ($540)
- is the extra money for the s6200 (7.1) worth it?
- what setting would ps3 need for s6200?
- thanks

EDIT: i also read the Onkyo s6200 doesn't up convert.. though the ps3 does.. so ill still get DVD up converting right? through the ps3? the s6200 won't cancel it out will it?