Need Help for Living-Room/Patio Sound Setup

[Drakul]

Hi guys,

I've been doing a bit of research but I'm hitting a wall on my options.

Here's what I want to do:
In the living room I want a soundbar on my TV to keep it nice and clean. Then I'd like to put a decent (but nothing hi-end) Hi-Fi system in the living room as well to play CDs and Records.
Inside the living room I'd probably link it to the soundbar and then outside on the patio to 1 or 2 speakers.

Most of the mini-systems I've looked at (Onkyo, Denon...) don't seem to have 'AUX In' for my record turntable and even less seem to have more than 2 speaker input.
I also wonder if I'd need to be able to separate the 2 rooms on the system so I could play the TV inside and the music outside. Which would probably mean a dedicated receiver?

What do you guys think are my best options for such a setup.

[HAMP]

You didn't give a budget for the receiver, but a starting idea is something like the Onkyo NR709 with the 2nd zone for $450

[Almadacr]

A receiver will be the best option since there are receivers with 2 zones and + . Like HAMP said the Onkyo is a good option but there are also other brands that you could consider .

What TT are you using ?

EDIT: I just saw your pics you can use your Denon for what you want to achieve .

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by Drakul

Hi guys,

I've been doing a bit of research but I'm hitting a wall on my options.

Here's what I want to do:
In the living room I want a soundbar on my TV to keep it nice and clean. Then I'd like to put a decent (but nothing hi-end) Hi-Fi system in the living room as well to play CDs and Records.
Inside the living room I'd probably link it to the soundbar and then outside on the patio to 1 or 2 speakers.

Most of the mini-systems I've looked at (Onkyo, Denon...) don't seem to have 'AUX In' for my record turntable and even less seem to have more than 2 speaker input.
I also wonder if I'd need to be able to separate the 2 rooms on the system so I could play the TV inside and the music outside. Which would probably mean a dedicated receiver?

What do you guys think are my best options for such a setup.

Buy this two-channel receiver from Home Theater Direct (HTD). It has six inputs and 5-way binding post terminals for speakers (A, B, A+B). HTD is a factory direct company and they make good products at very reasonable prices. You cannot find better prices.

Two-channel Receiver (they call it an amplifier, but it is really a receiver without radio), $279:
http://www.htd.com/Products/2-Channe...ereo-Amplifier

Speakers:
http://www.htd.com/Products/Cabinet-Speakers

Mini Review of their Speakers by Audioholics:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/s...speakers-video

[Drakul]

Originally Posted by HAMP

You didn't give a budget for the receiver, but a starting idea is something like the Onkyo NR709 with the 2nd zone for $450

I don't have a budget per say but I don't want to splurge on this. I already have a nice HT room so I just want good quality but don't need anything hi-end.
The only prereq is that anything I get must not be more than 16" to fit in the cabinet.

Originally Posted by Almadacr

A receiver will be the best option since there are receivers with 2 zones and + . Like HAMP said the Onkyo is a good option but there are also other brands that you could consider .

What TT are you using ?

EDIT: I just saw your pics you can use your Denon for what you want to achieve .

My Denon is on the upstairs floor in the HT room so that's not a viable option. I also have an Onkyo in the game room but that's also upstairs so not viable either.

What's "TT" ?

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Buy this two-channel receiver from Home Theater Direct (HTD). It has six inputs and 5-way binding post terminals for speakers (A, B, A+B). HTD is a factory direct company and they make good products at very reasonable prices. You cannot find better prices.

Two-channel Receiver (they call it an amplifier, but it is really a receiver without radio), $279:
http://www.htd.com/Products/2-Channe...ereo-Amplifier

Speakers:
http://www.htd.com/Products/Cabinet-Speakers

Mini Review of their Speakers by Audioholics:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/s...speakers-video

Thanks. I will check those out.

[Big Daddy]

I should have elaborated in my post. The receiver from Home Theater Direct is really a receiver without the radio. The correct name for it is Integrated Amplifier. It is the combination of a pre-amp and an amplifier. If you check around, you will find out that most other integrated amplifiers are a more expensive. Some of them cost a few thousand dollars.

[Almadacr]

Originally Posted by Drakul

My Denon is on the upstairs floor in the HT room so that's not a viable option. I also have an Onkyo in the game room but that's also upstairs so not viable either.

What's "TT" ?

TT = Turntable

[Drakul]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

I should have elaborated in my post. The receiver from Home Theater Direct is really a receiver without the radio. The correct name for it is Integrated Amplifier. It is the combination of a pre-amp and an amplifier. If you check around, you will find out that most other integrated amplifiers are a more expensive. Some of them cost a few thousand dollars.

That's ok. That Amp really seems like it could fit my needs for the room without going overboard on features I won't use and price.
For speakers though I really need to use a soundbar inside so I'm looking into those at the moment.

Originally Posted by Almadacr

TT = Turntable

Ah, I haven't really started research on that yet since I can add one last once the setup is ready. But I think something like the Audio Technica LP60 would be plenty fine for me.

[cxbeailueuc]

Onkyo I feel great

[Drakul]

Originally Posted by cxbeailueuc

Onkyo I feel great