HELP, With Surrond Sound - Blu-ray Forum

SAP12690 · 08-16-2009, 06:39 PM

Hey,
I wanted to add some surround sound to my home theater, I have a 47 inch and Blu Ray and so i want to take advantage of the HD sound.

I have NO IDEA, on what i need what to get Etc. I would really love some help.

What do I have to get and stuff, and whats the basic things i need and the cheapest way to do it. I have no idea when it comes to audio.

PLEASE HELP, THANKS

un4gvn94538 · 08-16-2009, 06:41 PM

what do you have already? model #'s?

SAP12690 · 08-16-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

what do you have already? model #'s?

I have a Toshiba HDTV and a Sony Blu Ray BDP-S350

un4gvn94538 · 08-16-2009, 06:44 PM

budget is also another factor

SAP12690 · 08-16-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

budget is also another factor

I would like to find ... lets say a "quote" and list of what i would need for DECENT SOUND.

Hammie · 08-16-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SAP12690

I would like to find ... lets say a "quote" and list of what i would need for DECENT SOUND.

Decent sound is quite subjective.

How about some Logitech Z series speakers for a couple hundred dollars as a starting point and we can go all the way to some crazy a$$ setup for over a million bucks.

Hows that for a couple quotes?

Honestly, if you can swing a budget of around $1K then I think we can get you a pretty decent setup.

- Onkyo 706 ($600) + Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Speaker set ($350) + upgraded cables ($50) = $1000.00

Optional receivers: Yahama 663 or 665 (under $500.00), Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH ($550)

Optional 5.1 speaker packages: Energy's, Klipsch's, B&W's to name a few.

Good luck!

Johnny Vinyl · 08-16-2009, 09:12 PM

Send me a blank cheque and I'll take care of your Surround Sound needs pronto!

Seriously though, I can't recommend anything without at least having a general idea of budget. You certainly can get into something for around $1,000, but that is pretty basic and you'll be wanting to upgrade in no time.

Can you give us an idea at least...a ballpark number?

John

solarrdadd · 08-16-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

Decent sound is quite subjective.

How about some Logitech Z series speakers for a couple hundred dollars as a starting point and we can go all the way to some crazy a$$ setup for over a million bucks.

Hows that for a couple quotes?

Honestly, if you can swing a budget of around $1K then I think we can get you a pretty decent setup.

- Onkyo 706 ($600) + Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Speaker set ($350) + upgraded cables ($50) = $1000.00

Optional receivers: Yahama 663 or 665 (under $500.00), Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH ($550)

Optional 5.1 speaker packages: Energy's, Klipsch's, B&W's to name a few.

Good luck!

I know some of you are laughing about Lou's suggestion of the logitech speakers for surround sound but let me tell you, in my basement office i have a logitech surround sound system, 5.1 and it has 3 inputs, optical, digital coax and analog. i have 2 pc's, HD DVR cable box and a blu-ray player connected to it; i just switch between inputs. with the optical and digital coax you can only get the cores DD & DTS but with the analog, you could get lossless if your player has analog out (you would need adapters because the analog inputs are 1/8 connectors but you can buy it from say creative to connect your 1/8 to your HT RCA's. what i'm saying is that is a complete solution and it won't cost a lot of money. if your on a really tight budget, there is nothing wrong with that to start out. i think one of the things that happens is folks who admit they don't know much about this kind of stuff are pushed into getting expensive stuff that might be over there head and they cant make the most of it. this is really simple, the sound is great. when my family is using my 7.1 HT upstairs in the living room, i can always come down into my office and still have great sound and let me tell you it does sound great for what it is. if money is tight, and your really new to this and dont want anything too complicated then this would not be a bad way to start out.

i'm just saying....

Big Daddy · 08-17-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SAP12690

Hey,
I wanted to add some surround sound to my home theater, I have a 47 inch and Blu Ray and so i want to take advantage of the HD sound.

I have NO IDEA, on what i need what to get Etc. I would really love some help.

What do I have to get and stuff, and whats the basic things i need and the cheapest way to do it. I have no idea when it comes to audio.

PLEASE HELP, THANKS

Read the Home Theater Virgins thread. You will lose your virginity real quick.

STARSCREAM · 08-17-2009, 01:57 AM

For general starters Onkyo has some excellent HTIB setups. I was super happy with mine for the 4 years I had it.

SAP12690 · 08-21-2009, 02:45 AM

Would it work if i get a home theater system (The all in one box) that comes with a regular DVD player and use the speakers and all with my blu ray player?

crackinhedz · 08-21-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SAP12690

Would it work if i get a home theater system (The all in one box) that comes with a regular DVD player and use the speakers and all with my blu ray player?

Normally no, because these systems do not have any HDMI Inputs. You would have to settle for optical cable for audio. And since you said you wanted to take advantage of HD sound, these HTiB would not be ideal.

How much do you think you would spend? ...you can find a decent entry level system around ~ $500.

SAP12690 · 08-21-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Normally no, because these systems do not have any HDMI Inputs. You would have to settle for optical cable for audio. And since you said you wanted to take advantage of HD sound, these HTiB would not be ideal.

How much do you think you would spend? ...you can find a decent entry level system around ~ $500.

the ones ive seen do have HDMI.

BIslander · 08-21-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SAP12690

the ones ive seen do have HDMI.

But, many of those only have an HDMI output (no inputs). Or, they are limited to HDMI switching, meaning they won't extract audio from the BD player. They'll just pass it along to your TV speakers.

Kryptonic · 08-21-2009, 11:42 PM

Don't buy a HTiB. You can get a good Onkyo, Denon, or Pioneer receiver and good speakers and sub, from Polk for instance, for under $700-$800.

DAT27 · 08-22-2009, 02:05 PM

I went with Onkyo 606 and Klipsch Quintet III + synergy sub-10 on last black friday. I am happy with my setup..

SAP12690 · 08-22-2009, 03:01 PM

ive been looking at the Sony HT-SS360, and looks pretty good, anybody have this or know anything about it?

08-16-2009, 06:39 PM	#1
SAP12690 Special Member Member since:May 2009 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1113 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	HELP, With Surrond Sound Hey, I wanted to add some surround sound to my home theater, I have a 47 inch and Blu Ray and so i want to take advantage of the HD sound. I have NO IDEA, on what i need what to get Etc. I would really love some help. What do I have to get and stuff, and whats the basic things i need and the cheapest way to do it. I have no idea when it comes to audio. PLEASE HELP, THANKS

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08-16-2009, 06:41 PM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	what do you have already? model #'s?

08-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	budget is also another factor

08-16-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Send me a blank cheque and I'll take care of your Surround Sound needs pronto! Seriously though, I can't recommend anything without at least having a general idea of budget. You certainly can get into something for around $1,000, but that is pretty basic and you'll be wanting to upgrade in no time. Can you give us an idea at least...a ballpark number? John

08-17-2009, 01:57 AM	#10
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	For general starters Onkyo has some excellent HTIB setups. I was super happy with mine for the 4 years I had it.

08-21-2009, 02:45 AM	#11
SAP12690 Special Member Member since:May 2009 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1113 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Would it work if i get a home theater system (The all in one box) that comes with a regular DVD player and use the speakers and all with my blu ray player?

08-21-2009, 11:42 PM	#15
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Don't buy a HTiB. You can get a good Onkyo, Denon, or Pioneer receiver and good speakers and sub, from Polk for instance, for under $700-$800.

08-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#16
DAT27 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:781 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I went with Onkyo 606 and Klipsch Quintet III + synergy sub-10 on last black friday. I am happy with my setup..

08-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#17
SAP12690 Special Member Member since:May 2009 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1113 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	ive been looking at the Sony HT-SS360, and looks pretty good, anybody have this or know anything about it?

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