Inexpensive system for PCM/Lossless audio? - Blu-ray Forum

broganreynik · 10-21-2007, 11:22 PM

I'm wanting to get a new system to experience all that Blu has to offer. My budget is $500 or less. Do I need new speakers as well or can I just get a new receiver? What I have now is a JVC THC-3, which does DTS and has optical in, but no HDMI.

WriteSimply · 10-22-2007, 01:41 AM

If you already have 5.1 speakers, then it's the Onkyo 605. It's the favorite cheap HDMI receiver so far. US$499 I think though some online store has it for US$399.

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Bruuce · 10-22-2007, 01:48 AM

I bought mine from Onecall for about $430. 3day fed ex shipping too.

SixAxiS · 10-22-2007, 01:51 AM

What if my tv only has one hdmi slot?

Bruuce · 10-22-2007, 01:52 AM

The Onkyo 605 has 2 hdmi inputs and 1 hdmi output.

SixAxiS · 10-22-2007, 02:02 AM

Yea I haven't been much of a 'sound' guy cause I don't wanna wake up the baby around here with the noise. but I've been curious about updating my sound system. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out.

Bruuce · 10-22-2007, 02:05 AM

no problem.

cpgator · 10-22-2007, 02:42 PM

With those speakers, I don't think you will benefit from PCM or lossless audio. I would pick up a new receiver first, and then when you have more money to spend, start upgrading the speakers.

10-21-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Inexpensive system for PCM/Lossless audio? I'm wanting to get a new system to experience all that Blu has to offer. My budget is $500 or less. Do I need new speakers as well or can I just get a new receiver? What I have now is a JVC THC-3, which does DTS and has optical in, but no HDMI.

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10-22-2007, 01:41 AM	#2
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	If you already have 5.1 speakers, then it's the Onkyo 605. It's the favorite cheap HDMI receiver so far. US$499 I think though some online store has it for US$399. fuad

10-22-2007, 01:48 AM	#3
Bruuce Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	I bought mine from Onecall for about $430. 3day fed ex shipping too.

10-22-2007, 01:51 AM	#4
SixAxiS Active Member Member since:May 2007	What if my tv only has one hdmi slot?

10-22-2007, 01:52 AM	#5
Bruuce Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	The Onkyo 605 has 2 hdmi inputs and 1 hdmi output.

10-22-2007, 02:02 AM	#6
SixAxiS Active Member Member since:May 2007	Yea I haven't been much of a 'sound' guy cause I don't wanna wake up the baby around here with the noise. but I've been curious about updating my sound system. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely check it out.

10-22-2007, 02:05 AM	#7
Bruuce Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	no problem.

10-22-2007, 02:42 PM	#8
cpgator Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Parker, CO	With those speakers, I don't think you will benefit from PCM or lossless audio. I would pick up a new receiver first, and then when you have more money to spend, start upgrading the speakers.

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