Home Theater and Blu Ray QUESTION!

[phd33]

First of all I have a PS3. In order to play my Blu Ray movies on it and get surround sound, where do I plug in my theater system? Do I just plug it in my tv as well with another HDMI cable?

[BLU STEAL]

depends on your home theater inputs

[phd33]

Like what do you mean? whether or not my theater has hmdi inputs/outputs?

[Driver_King]

Yes.

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by phd33

First of all I have a PS3. In order to play my Blu Ray movies on it and get surround sound, where do I plug in my theater system? Do I just plug it in my tv as well with another HDMI cable?

What is your theatre system? Please list what it is made of so we can better assist you.

[GeneD5]

ideally:

ps3-->audio video receiver-->television all via HDMI

[phd33]

It is a Panasonic SA-HT930

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by phd33

It is a Panasonic SA-HT930

unfortunately this system does not have hdmi connections...im looking at the manual, and im not finding any optical audio connection either.

Is there any chance to return this?

[crackinhedz]

I think your best option is to connect with HDMI from PS3 to the TV. (your TV has HDMI correct?)

and also connect the A/V cable that came with the PS3...connect the red/white cables to the Panasonic Systsem. You will only get stereo sound, but at least it will play through your speakers?

[phd33]

It is actually my dads. We have had it for a while now and he wanted a new one so I figured I would buy it from him for really cheap. Now if I still use it, I wont get any surround sound effects then?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by phd33

Now if I still use it, I wont get any surround sound effects then?

nope.

[My_Two_Cents]

As of late, I seem to be seeing a lot of these types of threads and questions all dealing with the same thing: I can't get the sound quality I want/expected from my (fill in the blank) HTIB system. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to slam anyone on their choices. I understand that in just about every one of these types of cases, it is because the buyer/owner was simply not as informed as a lot of us, and by the time the questions start coming it is too late. In this case, the OP has not yet made the purchase (and Dad should just give the system to you ) so it's good to find out what you are getting into before hand.

Would it benefit the folks new to the whole A/V world if we had a sticky (authored by our resident expert, Crackin') explaining the pros and cons of HTIB systems as they apply to Blu-Ray? I just hate seeing folks spend hundreds (and sometimes >$1000 if sucked-in by the Bose Marketing machine) on these type of systems, only to find they won't play HD audio, or worse yet, won't even do surround from external sources. I don't buy the "they're easier to set up" argument, particularly when you involve other external components. It doesn't take take a lot of researching to understand the basics of properly hooking-up an AVR and seperate speaker system. It will do soooooo much more, and will sound 10X better at a cost comparable to what you would spend on the HTIB.

Thoughts/comments? I would attempt this myself, but I think it would be much better received coming from the expert. Or do you think that by the time folks get to this site, they've already made the investment and it's too late to change anything?

Enough of my rant.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Would it benefit the folks new to the whole A/V world if we had a sticky (authored by our resident expert, Crackin') explaining the pros and cons of HTIB systems as they apply to Blu-Ray?

ah, that would be nice.

Maybe not today though. But I already see it now...

"Before you buy that Home Theater In a Box" ...or soemthing like that!


I agree being informed will save a lot of money wasted.

[phd33]

What about a PANASONIC SC-RT50 DVD RECORDER HOME THEATER SYSTEM

[crackinhedz]

personally I would not buy any theater system made by samsung or Panasonic...as far as audio is concerned.

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Would it benefit the folks new to the whole A/V world if we had a sticky (authored by our resident expert, Crackin') explaining the pros and cons of HTIB systems as they apply to Blu-Ray?

Thoughts/comments? I would attempt this myself, but I think it would be much better received coming from the expert. Or do you think that by the time folks get to this site, they've already made the investment and it's too late to change anything?

Enough of my rant.

I for one would greatly benefit from a thread like that. I just happened upon this forum recently, and that's exactly the advice I was looking for.

Specifically, I'm looking for a low-end surround system (around $300). I have no idea what brands are good, do I need 7.1 vs. 5.1, etc. I have a 42" 1080p LCD and a PS3. Any suggestions on what to buy would be appreciated.

[quest88]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

As of late, I seem to be seeing a lot of these types of threads and questions all dealing with the same thing: I can't get the sound quality I want/expected from my (fill in the blank) HTIB system. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to slam anyone on their choices. I understand that in just about every one of these types of cases, it is because the buyer/owner was simply not as informed as a lot of us, and by the time the questions start coming it is too late. In this case, the OP has not yet made the purchase (and Dad should just give the system to you ) so it's good to find out what you are getting into before hand.

Would it benefit the folks new to the whole A/V world if we had a sticky (authored by our resident expert, Crackin') explaining the pros and cons of HTIB systems as they apply to Blu-Ray? I just hate seeing folks spend hundreds (and sometimes >$1000 if sucked-in by the Bose Marketing machine) on these type of systems, only to find they won't play HD audio, or worse yet, won't even do surround from external sources. I don't buy the "they're easier to set up" argument, particularly when you involve other external components. It doesn't take take a lot of researching to understand the basics of properly hooking-up an AVR and seperate speaker system. It will do soooooo much more, and will sound 10X better at a cost comparable to what you would spend on the HTIB.

Thoughts/comments? I would attempt this myself, but I think it would be much better received coming from the expert. Or do you think that by the time folks get to this site, they've already made the investment and it's too late to change anything?

Enough of my rant.

You hit the nail on the head, But not all HTIB are "BAD" . The Onkyo HT-SP908 that I use has everything that someone getting into that world would want. That in my Opinion would be the one to start with.

[xAyoFoolx]

Yup the Onkyo HT-SP908 is an awesome HTIB.

[Driver_King]

The Onkyo HT-SP908 is a good HTIB system, although you can buy those same components separately for much cheaper.

[Brandon]

Just saw this - would this one be good, for my budget?

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...T3100S&tp=6419