Advice on quick/simple 2.1 system - Blu-ray Forum

arbetet · 07-23-2009, 08:32 PM

Hello,

I'm looking for something that's really cheap/simple and easy to set up. I know that doesn't describe a quality system but currently I'm living w/relatives in a very small room and plan to move out in the near future, so for the meantime, I'm just looking for something with a little kick. Anyone think the following would suffice? And would I need anything extra to go along w/the PS3/TV (I'm pretty clueless)?

http://www.amazon.com/Coby-DVD420-2-1-Channel-Theater-System/dp/B001THBXM2/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1MXNUXFVLH33Y&colid=J 7Y255WZGP10

Like I said, just need something modest/temporary for a small room. Thanks.

aramis109 · 07-24-2009, 04:42 PM

What's your budget? I'm assuming it to be fairly low since the link is for a $50 set. Personally, I would consider spending a bit more and look at some Energy or Polk bookshelf speakers. You can currently get a lot of bang for the buck on their closeout models. Add in an AA sub at around $165 or so, and you've got a great starter system that can be upgraded later. You can move the bookshelf speakers to surround duty, keep the sub and add towers and a proper center.

Most HTiB setups are going to be 5.1 or 7.1 and be more money- there are options there as well depending on budget.

arbetet · 07-24-2009, 08:47 PM

Thanks for your reply. I would actually opt for one of the ones you suggested but I have very little space and 2 speakers would be perfect (in terms of space). I know it's nowhere near a home theater, but if it's just a notch above the TV's speakers, that would be fine for now.

I mainly want to know if this little set would be compatible w/the PS3 and if there would be any extra cables or anything I'd need. Thanks.

arbetet · 07-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Can anyone tell me if this will work with the PS3 or not?

aramis109 · 07-27-2009, 03:56 PM

It says it has a digital input but doesn't say if it's digital coax or optical. You could get a converter box if it's the wrong one, but I'd find out for sure before buying it, personally.

arbetet · 07-28-2009, 04:04 AM

Thanks, I appreciate the response!

07-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
arbetet Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles	Advice on quick/simple 2.1 system Hello, I'm looking for something that's really cheap/simple and easy to set up. I know that doesn't describe a quality system but currently I'm living w/relatives in a very small room and plan to move out in the near future, so for the meantime, I'm just looking for something with a little kick. Anyone think the following would suffice? And would I need anything extra to go along w/the PS3/TV (I'm pretty clueless)? http://www.amazon.com/Coby-DVD420-2-1-Channel-Theater-System/dp/B001THBXM2/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1MXNUXFVLH33Y&colid=J 7Y255WZGP10 Like I said, just need something modest/temporary for a small room. Thanks.

07-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	What's your budget? I'm assuming it to be fairly low since the link is for a $50 set. Personally, I would consider spending a bit more and look at some Energy or Polk bookshelf speakers. You can currently get a lot of bang for the buck on their closeout models. Add in an AA sub at around $165 or so, and you've got a great starter system that can be upgraded later. You can move the bookshelf speakers to surround duty, keep the sub and add towers and a proper center. Most HTiB setups are going to be 5.1 or 7.1 and be more money- there are options there as well depending on budget. Last edited by aramis109; 07-24-2009 at 04:45 PM.

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07-24-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
arbetet Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles	Thanks for your reply. I would actually opt for one of the ones you suggested but I have very little space and 2 speakers would be perfect (in terms of space). I know it's nowhere near a home theater, but if it's just a notch above the TV's speakers, that would be fine for now. I mainly want to know if this little set would be compatible w/the PS3 and if there would be any extra cables or anything I'd need. Thanks.

07-27-2009, 01:12 AM	#4
arbetet Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles	Can anyone tell me if this will work with the PS3 or not?

07-27-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	It says it has a digital input but doesn't say if it's digital coax or optical. You could get a converter box if it's the wrong one, but I'd find out for sure before buying it, personally.

07-28-2009, 04:04 AM	#6
arbetet Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles	Thanks, I appreciate the response!

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