Are the "experts" at best buy lying too me again ?? - Blu-ray Forum

Kyzer the Medic · 02-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Ok here is my question, My wife and I just built a house that was prewired for 5.1 surround sound. I have a 52" Samsung 1080p tv with a sony bluray stand-alone player as well as a PS3. I have an older sony receiver that has dolby 5.1 but has no HDMI jacks what so ever. Have the bluray and directv box hooked up with digital coax and optical respectively since I only have one of each. Now comes to my question. Obviously when it comes to home audio, you get what you pay for, we all know that. I was looking at several reveivers at Best Buy in the $3-400 range. Alot of them have at least 2 HDMI in and 1 out, which would be perfect for me. Again the "expert" at Best Buy stated that the receivers in that price range (Sony, Denon, Yamaha) would not do what I want because I need an 800 receiver or else it wouldn't allow for 1080p and that I would not get audio, only video. I've looked thru alot of posts and haven't seen an answer. Sorry if I might have missed it. I would of course LIKE to have a real nice expencive receiver, but having just closed on the house 3 weeks ago, if I brought something like that home it better have a box big enough for me to sleep in, cause thats where the wife would put me. Y'all helped me out and saved me tons of money on HDMI cables so I thought I would fire this off and see what kind of advice you could give..THANKS !!

crackinhedz · 02-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($397 + free shipping)

HDMI v1.3
7.1 PCM
Dolby TrueHD and Dts-HD Master decoding

...BESTBUY is overpriced and some salesmen not the sharpest tools in the shed.

jk1138 · 02-23-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($397 + free shipping)

HDMI v1.3
7.1 PCM
Dolby TrueHD and Dts-HD Master decoding

What speakers would you suggest with this, and what do you think about wireless speakers?

crackinhedz · 02-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

What speakers would you suggest with this, and what do you think about wireless speakers?

how much you lookin to spend?

(im out the door at the moment, but im sure other local A/V addicts will supply a good answer!

)

jk1138 · 02-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

how much you lookin to spend?

(im out the door at the moment, but im sure other local A/V addicts will supply a good answer!

)

I don't have a price in mind, just looking at the moment, doing my home work so to speak. Maybe $800 or a bit more for the set up

JasonR · 02-23-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jk1138

I don't have a price in mind, just looking at the moment, doing my home work so to speak. Maybe $800 or a bit more for the set up

I think if you shop around and look at some Polk, Infinity, Klipsch, etc. you can find something pretty decent in that price range.

Kyzer the Medic · 02-23-2008, 08:02 PM

To be honest, for now, if I could get away with spending $400 or less I'd be happy. Once things settle and the move is all said and done, yes I would like to think about buying all the bells and whistles. I get awesome sound now thru the optical and coax, but think I'm missing something.

Cyorg · 02-23-2008, 08:06 PM

They are really pushing Denon and Pioneer Elite receivers at Best Buy. I told the guy they were out of my price range, and he told me no receiver within my price range will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. I told him the Onkyo SR 605, and 705 are within my range, and all he did was talk crap about Onkyo. Jackass.

JasonR · 02-23-2008, 08:00 PM

Don't do wireless, what speakers were you looking at? My preference is Polk Audio.

crackinhedz · 02-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Don't do wireless, what speakers were you looking at? My preference is Polk Audio.

gearyt · 02-23-2008, 08:01 PM

he was incorrect.... check out the Onkyo's, see the sigs on members on the board, it will show you what they use...

Dexter Morgan · 02-23-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($397 + free shipping)

HDMI v1.3
7.1 PCM
Dolby TrueHD and Dts-HD Master decoding

...BESTBUY is overpriced and some salesmen not the sharpest tools in the shed.

amazon.com has been listing this for $339.99 occasionally in the past week or so. Not sure if the shipping is free at that price point, but may be worth waiting for.

bassbone57 · 02-23-2008, 07:43 PM

A lot of cheap receivers with HDMI won't allow 1080p or accept audio over HDMI from a source, that is true. However models to vary by brand and price for those features. You'll just have to do a little research. I do reccommend Onkyo (Integra) or Yamaha for brands.

-K

Blus Brother · 02-23-2008, 07:59 PM

not answering your question - sorry. Just had to laugh at the experts at best buy comment. They are only trained to read the box.

02-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#1
Kyzer the Medic Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Are the "experts" at best buy lying too me again ?? Ok here is my question, My wife and I just built a house that was prewired for 5.1 surround sound. I have a 52" Samsung 1080p tv with a sony bluray stand-alone player as well as a PS3. I have an older sony receiver that has dolby 5.1 but has no HDMI jacks what so ever. Have the bluray and directv box hooked up with digital coax and optical respectively since I only have one of each. Now comes to my question. Obviously when it comes to home audio, you get what you pay for, we all know that. I was looking at several reveivers at Best Buy in the $3-400 range. Alot of them have at least 2 HDMI in and 1 out, which would be perfect for me. Again the "expert" at Best Buy stated that the receivers in that price range (Sony, Denon, Yamaha) would not do what I want because I need an 800 receiver or else it wouldn't allow for 1080p and that I would not get audio, only video. I've looked thru alot of posts and haven't seen an answer. Sorry if I might have missed it. I would of course LIKE to have a real nice expencive receiver, but having just closed on the house 3 weeks ago, if I brought something like that home it better have a box big enough for me to sleep in, cause thats where the wife would put me. Y'all helped me out and saved me tons of money on HDMI cables so I thought I would fire this off and see what kind of advice you could give..THANKS !!

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02-23-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Onkyo TX-SR605 ($397 + free shipping) HDMI v1.3 7.1 PCM Dolby TrueHD and Dts-HD Master decoding ...BESTBUY is overpriced and some salesmen not the sharpest tools in the shed.

02-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#7
Kyzer the Medic Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	To be honest, for now, if I could get away with spending $400 or less I'd be happy. Once things settle and the move is all said and done, yes I would like to think about buying all the bells and whistles. I get awesome sound now thru the optical and coax, but think I'm missing something.

02-23-2008, 08:06 PM	#8
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	They are really pushing Denon and Pioneer Elite receivers at Best Buy. I told the guy they were out of my price range, and he told me no receiver within my price range will decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. I told him the Onkyo SR 605, and 705 are within my range, and all he did was talk crap about Onkyo. Jackass.

02-23-2008, 08:00 PM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Don't do wireless, what speakers were you looking at? My preference is Polk Audio.

02-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#11
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	he was incorrect.... check out the Onkyo's, see the sigs on members on the board, it will show you what they use...

02-23-2008, 07:43 PM	#13
bassbone57 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Huskerland Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:140 Digital collection:9	A lot of cheap receivers with HDMI won't allow 1080p or accept audio over HDMI from a source, that is true. However models to vary by brand and price for those features. You'll just have to do a little research. I do reccommend Onkyo (Integra) or Yamaha for brands. -K

02-23-2008, 07:59 PM	#14
Blus Brother Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	not answering your question - sorry. Just had to laugh at the experts at best buy comment. They are only trained to read the box.

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