Good sound system to go with PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Kyo28 · 09-19-2008, 09:18 AM

I'm really not that savvy when it comes to sound systems, so I was wondering what would be a good sound system to go with a PS3, used both for gaming and blu-ray viewing?

Jayromy · 09-19-2008, 11:19 AM

It really depends on how much you want to spend and your space size. But if you just want something simple that will put out great sound, this bundle would work just fine:

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-888-...822857&sr=8-18

The Denon 888 does not decode DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD on board, but your PS3 does, so it will send the decoded signal to the reciever as uncompressed PCM and you will get fully uncompressed audio via the HDMI cable. Plus both Denon and Klipsch have superb quality for the price.

The whole bundle looks to run just over a grand.

Just a suggestion, hope it helps. Good luck!!

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-19-2008, 11:28 AM

You know, that question isn't really as simple to answer as you might think. There is a lot of your own time that needs to be invested into doing your own research. I'd go to some home theatre specialty stores and test some equipment out properly.

My suggestion is to bank up $1000 - $1500 (U.S.) or $1500 - $2000 (CAD) and really take some time to listen with your own ears. But, make sure that whatever you get is NOT "HDMI passthrough" and that it can handle up to "7.1 Multi-Channel PCM" since that's the only HD audio codec that the PS3 outputs (DTS HD MA and Dolby TrueHD are converted into PCM by the PS3).

Kyo28 · 09-19-2008, 01:48 PM

Thanks, that already helps me a lot. I'll go to the same store I bought my HDTV. They have various home theater setups, some with PS3's they can connect to the any setup (where possible).

Since I'm not very tech-savvy when it comes to sound issues, I thought it's better to ask some general info. So I noted down:

no pass-through HDMI
be able to handle up to "7.1 Multi-Channel PCM"

Since my media-room isn't huge, it doesn't need to be able to output tremendous high volumes, but I want the sound to be clear (meaning, good quality).

Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Guess I'll spend a few weekends at shops testing out various sound systems

Bean79 · 09-19-2008, 02:33 PM

I love my setup, and it wasn't very expensive.

Brian Cash · 09-19-2008, 02:53 PM

If your budget can afford i would take a look at the Klipsch Synergy Quintet III I have them in my room with the klipsch 10inch sub and the onkyo 605 and I extremely happy with the setup its the system I do most of my gaming on and blu ray watchin

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1122654018549

Driver_King · 09-19-2008, 06:55 PM

A budget helps a lot. Then you can go out and see what we've recommended to see if it suits your tastes.

09-19-2008, 09:18 AM	#1
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Good sound system to go with PS3 I'm really not that savvy when it comes to sound systems, so I was wondering what would be a good sound system to go with a PS3, used both for gaming and blu-ray viewing?

09-19-2008, 01:48 PM	#4
Kyo28 Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:446 Blu-ray reviews:12	Thanks, that already helps me a lot. I'll go to the same store I bought my HDTV. They have various home theater setups, some with PS3's they can connect to the any setup (where possible). Since I'm not very tech-savvy when it comes to sound issues, I thought it's better to ask some general info. So I noted down: no pass-through HDMI be able to handle up to "7.1 Multi-Channel PCM" Since my media-room isn't huge, it doesn't need to be able to output tremendous high volumes, but I want the sound to be clear (meaning, good quality). Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Guess I'll spend a few weekends at shops testing out various sound systems

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09-19-2008, 11:19 AM	#2
Jayromy Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:64	It really depends on how much you want to spend and your space size. But if you just want something simple that will put out great sound, this bundle would work just fine: http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-888-...822857&sr=8-18 The Denon 888 does not decode DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD on board, but your PS3 does, so it will send the decoded signal to the reciever as uncompressed PCM and you will get fully uncompressed audio via the HDMI cable. Plus both Denon and Klipsch have superb quality for the price. The whole bundle looks to run just over a grand. Just a suggestion, hope it helps. Good luck!!

09-19-2008, 11:28 AM	#3
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	You know, that question isn't really as simple to answer as you might think. There is a lot of your own time that needs to be invested into doing your own research. I'd go to some home theatre specialty stores and test some equipment out properly. My suggestion is to bank up $1000 - $1500 (U.S.) or $1500 - $2000 (CAD) and really take some time to listen with your own ears. But, make sure that whatever you get is NOT "HDMI passthrough" and that it can handle up to "7.1 Multi-Channel PCM" since that's the only HD audio codec that the PS3 outputs (DTS HD MA and Dolby TrueHD are converted into PCM by the PS3).

09-19-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
Bean79 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:23	I love my setup, and it wasn't very expensive.

09-19-2008, 02:53 PM	#6
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	If your budget can afford i would take a look at the Klipsch Synergy Quintet III I have them in my room with the klipsch 10inch sub and the onkyo 605 and I extremely happy with the setup its the system I do most of my gaming on and blu ray watchin http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1122654018549

09-19-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	A budget helps a lot. Then you can go out and see what we've recommended to see if it suits your tastes.

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