Help buying a set up - Blu-ray Forum

BirdManJr · 11-15-2008, 05:45 PM

I'm looking for something to go with my ps3

right now i have a 56" samsung lcd 1080p

and a 80 gb ps3 using hdmi

I have cables ran already thru the walls above both sides of my couch to hook the little speakers too.

I'd like the 5 speaker set up

Should i buy a bundled set or should i buy everything seperate?

And what is everything i will need...cables n all....i have a hdmi...and ill probably need some optical cables or something...

Im only looking to spend 400 or 500 at the most for the set up.

Any help is appreciated thanks...im trying to shop best buy because i have a gift card for there..

yes thats why i am asking here...because its a waste of time to ask anyone at best buy usually...

Thanks i appreciate your help.

Carlsberg19 · 11-15-2008, 05:51 PM

most people who work in them stores havent a clue, i had a guy at sony centre say sony speakers are crap and tried to get me to buy BOSE lol..

BirdManJr · 11-15-2008, 06:40 PM

Yeah the sales people there always seem like seasonal help...but year round.

jomari · 11-15-2008, 07:24 PM

with the amount you've quoted us, id suggest to prioritize on purchasing your front soundstage, meaning LR and center speaker. then work from there.

Midnightsailor · 11-15-2008, 10:20 PM

Well, from the sound of things, you have a great tv and one of the best BD players. You should definitely buy separate pieces. I'd take it slow and add a few things at a time. If you want to be future-proof, I'd suggest looking into getting a receiver that can decode the new audio codecs (DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD). As for cables... HDMI should, in most cases, be all that you need! Here's a link to member Driver King's "My recommended setup for Home Theater Virgins:"

https://forum.blu-ray.com/member.php?u=19431

11-15-2008, 05:45 PM	#1
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Help buying a set up I'm looking for something to go with my ps3 right now i have a 56" samsung lcd 1080p and a 80 gb ps3 using hdmi I have cables ran already thru the walls above both sides of my couch to hook the little speakers too. I'd like the 5 speaker set up Should i buy a bundled set or should i buy everything seperate? And what is everything i will need...cables n all....i have a hdmi...and ill probably need some optical cables or something... Im only looking to spend 400 or 500 at the most for the set up. Any help is appreciated thanks...im trying to shop best buy because i have a gift card for there.. yes thats why i am asking here...because its a waste of time to ask anyone at best buy usually... Thanks i appreciate your help.

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11-15-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
Carlsberg19 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Donegal, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:7	most people who work in them stores havent a clue, i had a guy at sony centre say sony speakers are crap and tried to get me to buy BOSE lol..

11-15-2008, 06:40 PM	#3
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yeah the sales people there always seem like seasonal help...but year round.

11-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#4
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	with the amount you've quoted us, id suggest to prioritize on purchasing your front soundstage, meaning LR and center speaker. then work from there.

11-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#5
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, from the sound of things, you have a great tv and one of the best BD players. You should definitely buy separate pieces. I'd take it slow and add a few things at a time. If you want to be future-proof, I'd suggest looking into getting a receiver that can decode the new audio codecs (DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD). As for cables... HDMI should, in most cases, be all that you need! Here's a link to member Driver King's "My recommended setup for Home Theater Virgins:" https://forum.blu-ray.com/member.php?u=19431

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