Just a quick question on my setup - Blu-ray Forum

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 02:18 AM

I was hoping I could make my home theatre look better. It looks great right now but, im wondering if changing the wires out for some better ones would matter? I currently have everything hooked up with cheap regular hdmi cables. For not having to much to spend the
sound quality sounds good but I don't know any better. What would be some better cables, and Speakers for a man that doesnt want to spend to much more. Thanks in advance and much appreciated. Also Im not to great with the Home theatre gig, but I read reviews online and make a purchase, so I guess im asking, how does mine look so far???

Display: 65" Toshiba 65hm167
Receiver: Onkyo 706
Blu-ray Player: PS3
Directv: HD receiver
5.1 surround: Yamaha YHT-580BL

pacificvibes · 05-20-2009, 02:34 AM

You dont need to spend more than 10 dollars on an HDMI cable. Cables from Monoprice will do the trick.

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

You dont need to spend more than 10 dollars on an HDMI cable. Cables from Monoprice will do the trick.

So the ones im using should work fine?

pacificvibes · 05-20-2009, 02:38 AM

Yeah. Dont believe the hype that ones are better then others. Where did you get these cables at? Just curious.

backtothecanvas · 05-20-2009, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=pacificvibes;1924330]Yeah. Dont believe the hype that ones are better then others. Where did you get these cables at? Just curious.

save your money, he is right dont believe the hype!!!

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pacificvibes

Yeah. Dont believe the hype that ones are better then others. Where did you get these cables at? Just curious.

Well directv is hooked up with the one that came with the box right to the receiver. PS3 is hooked up to the receiver with one that i bought in a ps3 combo pack, its a better quality one, I got 2 ps3 controller rechargers, an intercooler, and this hdmi cable. Then from the receiver to the tv I bought a $20 hdmi cable from radio shack.

Also how are my speakers

Rob J in WNY · 05-20-2009, 02:56 AM

About the only thing you gain by spending a heap of cash on "brand name" HDMI cables is build quality. Keeping in mind that the data transferred through them is digital, it is less prone to being affected by external interference.

Many people in-the-know on the subject of home theater will agree that build quality gains are not necessarily worth paying $60, $100 or $150+ for a single HDMI cable. It all depends on how each person likes to spend money, that's all. Bargain HDMI cables will perform excellently with your system.

Just keep the HDMI cables you have. They're plenty good.

BTW, I see you have an Onkyo 706. That's a very good receiver, and you are on a good track, receiver-wise.

Among several brands, some entry-level Polk Audio speakers will be a good candidate for a speaker upgrade. You can get a pair of Polk Monitor 60 tower speakers for main fronts, 2 or 4 Monitor 30 speakers (for either a 5.1 or 7.1 channel setup), and a CS10 center channel speaker for less than $600, shipped, from Newegg.com. There are several great subwoofers out there for less than $300 from various manufacturers.

Upgrading your speakers will pay the largest dividends to improving the audio on your setup. You already have a more-than-capable receiver.

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

About the only thing you gain by spending a heap of cash on "brand name" HDMI cables is build quality. Keeping in mind that the data transferred through them is digital, it is less prone to being affected by external interference.

Many people in-the-know on the subject of home theater will agree that build quality gains are not necessarily worth paying $60, $100 or $150+ for a single HDMI cable. It all depends on how each person likes to spend money, that's all. Bargain HDMI cables will perform excellently with your system.

Just keep the HDMI cables you have. They're plenty good.

BTW, I see you have an Onkyo 706. That's a very good receiver, and you are on a good track, receiver-wise.

Among several brands, some entry-level Polk Audio speakers will be a good candidate for a speaker upgrade. You can get a pair of Polk Monitor 60 tower speakers for main fronts, 2 or 4 Monitor 30 speakers (for either a 5.1 or 7.1 channel setup), and a CS10 center channel speaker for less than $600, shipped, from Newegg.com. There are several great subwoofers out there for less than $300 from various manufacturers.

Upgrading your speakers will pay the largest dividends to improving the audio on your setup. You already have a more-than-capable receiver.

Yah the wife let me spend some tax refund money on what i wanted so I bought the receiver.

Is my display good though? Also would there be any other cheaper options for a 5.1 speaker setup without spending to much

HAMP · 05-20-2009, 11:02 AM

Are you using the speakers from the Yamaha YHT-580BL -HTiB-?
We have a simliar setup, we have the same HDTV, I have the Onkyo 805 instead of the 705.

I love my setup, you can see it in the gallery. like yourself I am looking for a nice set of speakers, but it's for my bedroom.

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

Are you using the speakers from the Yamaha YHT-580BL -HTiB-?
We have a simliar setup, we have the same HDTV, I have the Onkyo 805 instead of the 705.

I love my setup, you can see it in the gallery. like yourself I am looking for a nice set of speakers, but it's for my bedroom.

Yah im using the yamaha HTiB. AM i suppose to buy each speaker seperate?

Fors* · 05-20-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ryandubbz

Yah im using the yamaha HTiB. AM i suppose to buy each speaker seperate?

If you do decide to go the seperate speaker route, and most members here will say yes to get seperate speakers, IMO, you would want to start with a set of tower speakers as your fronts, then get a center, followed by a sub and lastly you could probably keep your speakers from your HTiB as your surrounds, or get a new set of surrounds last if you want new ones. It all depends on your budget and ears as to what to get and which brand to purchase.

StimpsonJCat · 05-20-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

If you do decide to go the seperate speaker route, and most members here will say yes to get seperate speakers, IMO, you would want to start with a set of tower speakers as your fronts, then get a center, followed by a sub and lastly you could probably keep your speakers from your HTiB as your surrounds, or get a new set of surrounds last if you want new ones. It all depends on your budget and ears as to what to get and which brand to purchase.

+1

moviefan · 05-20-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StimpsonJCat

+1

Good advice!
Many home theater fans say that sound is 60% of the home theater experience. Buy the best you can afford!

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefan

Good advice!
Many home theater fans say that sound is 60% of the home theater experience. Buy the best you can afford!

Thanks to everyone for the advice, now Im hoping that someone can push me towards the right direction, on a Great sub, Front speakers, and also the center channel speaker. Ill probally buy each seperate, starting with the Front Left and Right Speakers. THen later on ill get the center channel, and then the sub and so on. Also should I look into biamping? or leave that alone

Steve · 05-20-2009, 10:28 PM

What kind of budget are you working with? Depending on what you're willing/able to spend, and what you want, you may be able to get more than just a pair of mains at one time.

ryandubbz · 05-20-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

What kind of budget are you working with? Depending on what you're willing/able to spend, and what you want, you may be able to get more than just a pair of mains at one time.

Well If I do everything individually, I could probablly spend roughly $100-200 on fronts. $50-150 on center, and $100-250 on Sub, and then worry about the rears lastly. So roughly under $500 would be insanely awesome. Or ill just have to smoke some pineapple express and deal with the yamahas

Steve · 05-20-2009, 11:34 PM

Then why don't you look at something like this?

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=542253461

ryandubbz · 05-21-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

Then why don't you look at something like this?

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=542253461

Wow those look really sweet, but I dont know what im looking for, I mean, i know there better than my yamahas, but I guess my question is, before I spend 399.99, What makes these better than my yamahas, especially for the Lossless audio????

Steve · 05-21-2009, 02:42 AM

I was just throwing an option out there. Generally companies like Onkyo and Yamaha are known for making really good receivers, but their speakers, not so much. Energy, on the other hand, is known for making really good speakers, and has a great reputation.

As far as for lossless audio, in the price range you're looking at, you probably won't find much better.

ryandubbz · 05-21-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

I was just throwing an option out there. Generally companies like Onkyo and Yamaha are known for making really good receivers, but their speakers, not so much. Energy, on the other hand, is known for making really good speakers, and has a great reputation.

As far as for lossless audio, in the price range you're looking at, you probably won't find much better.

So I would be able to hear a huge difference in these compared to the yamahas i have now

05-20-2009, 02:18 AM	#1
ryandubbz Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:558 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:1	Just a quick question on my setup I was hoping I could make my home theatre look better. It looks great right now but, im wondering if changing the wires out for some better ones would matter? I currently have everything hooked up with cheap regular hdmi cables. For not having to much to spend the sound quality sounds good but I don't know any better. What would be some better cables, and Speakers for a man that doesnt want to spend to much more. Thanks in advance and much appreciated. Also Im not to great with the Home theatre gig, but I read reviews online and make a purchase, so I guess im asking, how does mine look so far??? Display: 65" Toshiba 65hm167 Receiver: Onkyo 706 Blu-ray Player: PS3 Directv: HD receiver 5.1 surround: Yamaha YHT-580BL

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05-20-2009, 02:34 AM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	You dont need to spend more than 10 dollars on an HDMI cable. Cables from Monoprice will do the trick.

05-20-2009, 02:38 AM	#4
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Yeah. Dont believe the hype that ones are better then others. Where did you get these cables at? Just curious.

05-20-2009, 02:41 AM	#5
backtothecanvas Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20	[QUOTE=pacificvibes;1924330]Yeah. Dont believe the hype that ones are better then others. Where did you get these cables at? Just curious. save your money, he is right dont believe the hype!!!

05-20-2009, 02:56 AM	#7
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	About the only thing you gain by spending a heap of cash on "brand name" HDMI cables is build quality. Keeping in mind that the data transferred through them is digital, it is less prone to being affected by external interference. Many people in-the-know on the subject of home theater will agree that build quality gains are not necessarily worth paying $60, $100 or $150+ for a single HDMI cable. It all depends on how each person likes to spend money, that's all. Bargain HDMI cables will perform excellently with your system. Just keep the HDMI cables you have. They're plenty good. BTW, I see you have an Onkyo 706. That's a very good receiver, and you are on a good track, receiver-wise. Among several brands, some entry-level Polk Audio speakers will be a good candidate for a speaker upgrade. You can get a pair of Polk Monitor 60 tower speakers for main fronts, 2 or 4 Monitor 30 speakers (for either a 5.1 or 7.1 channel setup), and a CS10 center channel speaker for less than $600, shipped, from Newegg.com. There are several great subwoofers out there for less than $300 from various manufacturers. Upgrading your speakers will pay the largest dividends to improving the audio on your setup. You already have a more-than-capable receiver.

05-20-2009, 11:02 AM	#9
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Are you using the speakers from the Yamaha YHT-580BL -HTiB-? We have a simliar setup, we have the same HDTV, I have the Onkyo 805 instead of the 705. I love my setup, you can see it in the gallery. like yourself I am looking for a nice set of speakers, but it's for my bedroom.

05-20-2009, 10:28 PM	#15
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	What kind of budget are you working with? Depending on what you're willing/able to spend, and what you want, you may be able to get more than just a pair of mains at one time.

05-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#17
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Then why don't you look at something like this? http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._sku=542253461

05-21-2009, 02:42 AM	#19
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I was just throwing an option out there. Generally companies like Onkyo and Yamaha are known for making really good receivers, but their speakers, not so much. Energy, on the other hand, is known for making really good speakers, and has a great reputation. As far as for lossless audio, in the price range you're looking at, you probably won't find much better.

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