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[arsh231]

i am getting this receiver http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...80&catid=20313

and am deciding between http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...98&catid=20311 or this http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...71&catid=20311

i want to get lossless audio or hd audio, whatever it is called. i will be using my ps3 with these. i just need help on what speakers system will help me better and if i can get hd audio with this plz and thank. ( i hope this is in right section if not i am sorry)

[Bad8511]

That receiver will not work for the new audio codecs. What is your budget? I would stay away from HTIB as they limit what you can do. If you want entry level receiver look at the Pioneer. Here is the link.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

And for speakers, try these.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218096162766

[Johnny Vinyl]

It's my understanding from your other thread that your maximum budget for speakers is $300....correct?

If so, here are a pair of Klipsch Synergy F1's for $299 on sale at Best Buy. I would strongly recommend that you start with this and not some 5.1 system for the same amount that you will only want to replace within a few weeks.

Take my word for this. The HT experience can be very much enjoyed with a good 2.0 setup. In a few months, add a centre channel or a subwoofer and then the rear surrounds after that.

John

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Bad8511

That receiver will not work for the new audio codecs.

I'm not an expert on AVR's, but since he is using a PS3 as his Blu-ray player won't the PS3 internally handle HD codecs as long as the PS3 is set to PCM?

I think the OP has a limited budget and I just want to make sure that we get him on a decent path for now. I believe his entire budget is no more than about $500.

John

[BIslander]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm not an expert on AVR's, but since he is using a PS3 as his Blu-ray player won't the PS3 internally handle HD codecs as long as the PS3 is set to PCM?

Yes. But, that AVR only does HDMI video switching. It doesn't process audio over HDMI and requires a separate connection for audio.

[langn08]

He would have to move up to the 465 model which can be had at 6th ave right now for $250 which is a steal.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by [B

BIslander[/B];2150336]Yes. But, that AVR only does HDMI video switching. It doesn't process audio over HDMI and requires a separate connection for audio.

Got ya! And the PS3 doesn't have analog out, so in order for him to get the codecs he needs a better receiver? I know there's a unit one can buy for aroud $130 that fixes this apparently? But then he may as well buy a proper receiver.

Thanks BIslander

John

[arsh231]

so this reciver (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...80&catid=20313) will not allow for hd audio if i connect to my ps3? thank you for all the replys my budget is no more the 500$ that includes speakers and receiver. i would like to get both things as at onces. plz post more reccomdintions but i limted to buying from only bestbuy or futureshop also i live on canada so candian links plz. thank you all for the help still confused on what to purches

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by arsh231

so this reciver (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...80&catid=20313) will not allow for hd audio if i connect to my ps3? thank you for all the replys my budget is no more the 500$ that includes speakers and receiver. i would like to get both things as at onces. plz post more reccomdintions but i limted to buying from only bestbuy or futureshop also i live on canada so candian links plz. thank you all for the help still confused on what to purches

You may be better off getting things in pieces. You will be happier in the long run. Others can guide you as to what to purchase, but you could start with the receiver and possibly get the L & R speakers. Then when you could afford it get the center followed by the rear 2 speakers.

Rich

[popcornninja]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

You may be better off getting things in pieces. You will be happier in the long run. Others can guide you as to what to purchase, but you could start with the receiver and possibly get the L & R speakers. Then when you could afford it get the center followed by the rear 2 speakers.

Rich

I agree with what others have said -

You'll be a lot happier in the long run if you buy piece-by-piece, versus getting a cheaper 5.1 setup that will only keep you satisfied for a short while.

Start with a couple and just keep adding when you get the chance.

[rded]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

You may be better off getting things in pieces. You will be happier in the long run. Others can guide you as to what to purchase, but you could start with the receiver and possibly get the L & R speakers. Then when you could afford it get the center followed by the rear 2 speakers.

Rich

Originally Posted by popcornninja

I agree with what others have said -

You'll be a lot happier in the long run if you buy piece-by-piece, versus getting a cheaper 5.1 setup that will only keep you satisfied for a short while.

Start with a couple and just keep adding when you get the chance.

I agree with both you guys. I wanted instant gratification with my previous 2 systems(Bose acoustimas 16 and Def tech pro cinema 1000) but eneded up selling them because I was not happy with them.

[Beta Man]

I agree with those who have agreed......

and Rded has a great setup now too!

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by rded

I agree with both you guys. I wanted instant gratification with my previous 2 systems(Bose acoustimas 16 and Def tech pro cinema 1000) but eneded up selling them because I was not happy with them.

Ditto, though my system pales in comparison to yours.

You're hearing a lot of people telling you not to buy it all at once on that budget for a reason. Many of us did the same thing as you and we turned around and sold it within 6 months or less in some occasions. I strongly recommend you look around a bit and maybe make a game plan to spend $500 now and $XXX amount of dollars in 3 months or whatever.

If you STILL really want to go with it all at once, the Polk RM6750 set is another option at around $199 or less.

[arsh231]

should i get this receiver (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...80&catid=20313) or not, if not which one should get plz respond now going to bestbuy soon

[Twitch9]

I would say no, you will just have to upgrade this in the next year or sooner, i don't think you will be happy with it.

[Twitch9]

This is the cheapest AVR at futureshop that does HD audio

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0123061&catid=

i know it's more than what you want to spend.

[BIslander]

Originally Posted by arsh231

should i get this receiver (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...80&catid=20313) or not, if not which one should get plz respond now going to bestbuy soon

Look at the specs tab on the weblink you posted. It describes HDMI as a video switcher, which almost always means it doesn't do audio over HDMI. Check the manual. It will likely say a separate audio connection is required when using HDMI. AVRs that cost $179 won't do HDMI audio, as a rule.

[BIslander]

Originally Posted by John72953

Got ya! And the PS3 doesn't have analog out, so in order for him to get the codecs he needs a better receiver? I know there's a unit one can buy for aroud $130 that fixes this apparently? But then he may as well buy a proper receiver.

That unit lacks bass management and distance adjustments. I suspect the lossy DTS core and DD 5.1 tracks at 640kbps over optical will sound better than lossless through a box like that.

[devilfan9500]

Do yourself a huge favor and look at some internet sights b 4 going to worst buy they suck and way overprice their stuff and wont pricematch from the internet. you can get quality stuff for half of what worst buy will charge you.

[arsh231]

ya i can`t buy from online since i have no credit card thanks for all the input i think i am just going to put this whole receiver thing to a rest and get it later and the speakers to confused now

thanks everyone