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BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 02:39 AM

Well, I will be leaving bright and early tomorrow to go pick up my new audio equipment at Fry's: a Sony STR-DG720 receiver and the Polk RM6750 speaker system!

I plan on buying:

Sony STR-DG720 receiver
Polk RM6750 speaker system
16-gauge speaker wire

(I already own 3 HDMI cords)

Am I missing anything? I'd be really bummed if I got home and figured out I needed something else!

Thanks for the help!

JasonR · 09-07-2008, 02:42 AM

Looks good, maybe speaker stands???

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Looks good, maybe speaker stands???

Good idea! I'll be sure to take a look at them!

What type of cord should I buy to connect the subwoofer to the receiver (or, is it included)?

JasonR · 09-07-2008, 02:52 AM

I am not sure if it is included or not, probably not. It is just a standard RCA cable.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-...0755908&sr=8-1

ak808 · 09-07-2008, 03:04 AM

Your pretty much covered. Speaker stands and wall mounts if your going that route. Banana plugs if you want. Power conditioner/protector the accessories can be endless. But as for a basic setup your set.

un4gvn94538 · 09-07-2008, 03:35 AM

didnt see anything in your sig, how about a blu ray player?

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ak808

Your pretty much covered. Speaker stands and wall mounts if your going that route. Banana plugs if you want. Power conditioner/protector the accessories can be endless. But as for a basic setup your set.

Sweet!

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I am not sure if it is included or not, probably not. It is just a standard RCA cable.

That sounds simple enough!

I was looking at the Polk manual online and I saw this diagram:

Is there a difference between L and R when connecting the RCA cable? Also, is there an added bonus if I use a splitter to connect both?

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

didnt see anything in your sig, how about a blu ray player?

Playstation 3!

un4gvn94538 · 09-07-2008, 03:40 AM

most instructions state using the L on the sub for lfe. some sub cables come with a y splitter. i dont use one and dont think its necessary with most users

JasonR · 09-07-2008, 03:43 AM

I don't use a Y splitter either, it shouldn't be necessary...

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 03:49 AM

No splitter for me. Thanks, guys!

crackinhedz · 09-07-2008, 03:52 AM

the splitter would just be taking the same audio info and pass it through both inputs.

the .1 channel is not location specific.

so no splitter is necessary.

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the splitter would just be taking the same audio info and pass it through both inputs.

the .1 channel is not location specific.

so no splitter is necessary.

Ahh, I understand.

Once I have everything in place, is there a specific audio setting I must use, or will the PS3 automatically detect what my system is capable of?

Bean79 · 09-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Once you go throught the PS3 setup again it should detect everything fine. When I set mine up I reset all the PS3 settings by holding down the PS3 power button for a few seconds until it beeped. Then I powered it back on and did the PS3 setup. What movie are you going to watch first?

masob98 · 09-07-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bean79

What movie are you going to watch first?

May I suggest Live Free or Die Hard!!!!

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bean79

What movie are you going to watch first?

Transformers!

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by masob98

May I suggest Live Free or Die Hard!!!!

The movie is in my Netflix queue!

D1-2005 · 09-07-2008, 03:22 PM

I would also recomend Shoot Em Up. While alot of people didn't like the over the top action and one liners, the 7.1 DTS MA track is unquestionably awesome.

BoschRock · 09-07-2008, 10:06 PM

Well, it's all hooked up and playing Transformers as we speak!

Now, when I skip a chapter or turn off the video suddenly, my speakers make a strange sound (almost like a electric surge, or sudden "tiss", that only lasts a millisecond). Is this normal?

BoschRock · 09-08-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BoschRock

Well, it's all hooked up and playing Transformers as we speak!

Now, when I skip a chapter or turn off the video suddenly, my speakers make a strange sound (almost like a electric surge, or sudden "tiss", that only lasts a millisecond). Is this normal?

Fixed. I switched from an optical to a HDMI audio input and it stopped!

09-07-2008, 02:39 AM	#1
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Surround Sound: Checklist Well, I will be leaving bright and early tomorrow to go pick up my new audio equipment at Fry's: a Sony STR-DG720 receiver and the Polk RM6750 speaker system! I plan on buying: Sony STR-DG720 receiver Polk RM6750 speaker system 16-gauge speaker wire (I already own 3 HDMI cords) Am I missing anything? I'd be really bummed if I got home and figured out I needed something else! Thanks for the help!

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09-07-2008, 02:42 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Looks good, maybe speaker stands???

09-07-2008, 02:52 AM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I am not sure if it is included or not, probably not. It is just a standard RCA cable. http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-PureAV-...0755908&sr=8-1

09-07-2008, 03:04 AM	#5
ak808 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:342	Your pretty much covered. Speaker stands and wall mounts if your going that route. Banana plugs if you want. Power conditioner/protector the accessories can be endless. But as for a basic setup your set.

09-07-2008, 03:35 AM	#6
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	didnt see anything in your sig, how about a blu ray player?

09-07-2008, 03:40 AM	#9
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	most instructions state using the L on the sub for lfe. some sub cables come with a y splitter. i dont use one and dont think its necessary with most users

09-07-2008, 03:43 AM	#10
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I don't use a Y splitter either, it shouldn't be necessary...

09-07-2008, 03:49 AM	#11
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	No splitter for me. Thanks, guys!

09-07-2008, 03:52 AM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the splitter would just be taking the same audio info and pass it through both inputs. the .1 channel is not location specific. so no splitter is necessary.

09-07-2008, 11:39 AM	#14
Bean79 Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Orlando, FL Blu-ray collection:23	Once you go throught the PS3 setup again it should detect everything fine. When I set mine up I reset all the PS3 settings by holding down the PS3 power button for a few seconds until it beeped. Then I powered it back on and did the PS3 setup. What movie are you going to watch first?

09-07-2008, 03:22 PM	#18
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	I would also recomend Shoot Em Up. While alot of people didn't like the over the top action and one liners, the 7.1 DTS MA track is unquestionably awesome.

09-07-2008, 10:06 PM	#19
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Well, it's all hooked up and playing Transformers as we speak! Now, when I skip a chapter or turn off the video suddenly, my speakers make a strange sound (almost like a electric surge, or sudden "tiss", that only lasts a millisecond). Is this normal?

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