Home theater rookie with questions

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

$2000 is way out of my budget. If you said close to $1000 would be a different story. Thanks for the breakdown because I'm dumb as a brick when it comes to HT.

I can get you in at 1000.00 Standby, I will send another post in the next 30 minutes.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

You guys crack me up... spend 2K on a tv but limit yourself to a $500 sound system. I know people aren't made of money, but audio is just as important as picture. Some people like myself consider the audio even more important.

+1

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

You guys crack me up... spend 2K on a tv but limit yourself to a $500 sound system. I know people aren't made of money, but audio is just as important as picture. Some people like myself consider the audio even more important.

Yeah... I gotta say, people can instantly "see" the difference when they walk by the HD TVs in the stores, but most people simply haven't had the opportunity to listen to a good system.... I listened to many systems, and although I couldn't afford them, I knew they were out there, so I saved, researched (A LOT) and finally purchased my system.

My T.V. 37" 720p got it for FREE.....

My Audio equipment breaks the $15K mark, including bass traps etc that were made by myself. I haven't felt the need to get a new t.v. yet, because it looks fine, I don't sit terribly far away, so It's big enough, it looks great being 720p or not.... and when you have a good source of audio, it really DRAWS YOU IN to the screen. I'm planning on getting a projector, but that's only because I'm done (for now) with the audio.

It's like spinning-chrome rims on a Dodge Neon......

[prerich]

OP (original poster) I sent you a PM.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

It's like spinning-chrome rims on a Dodge Neon......

Ain't that the truth!!!!!

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by prerich

OP (original poster) I sent you a PM.

I got it. I'll keep that pm you sent me. Thanks. So I can buy 7 of those speakers and set it up with a 7.1 reciever? I'm starting to get it but not entirely. On the bright side, I'm not buying a HT yet, just doing my homework so when I do buy one, I'll be fully prepaired.

Prerich, the second link looks good price wise (since you said they are 7.1 speakers) What would I do about the subwoofer? Looks like I'll go with the

for speakers and
http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-TX-SR606-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0015S8POY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12113211 76&sr=8-2 for the reciever. Now I'm missing a subwoofer. Any advice?

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I got it. I'll keep that pm you sent me. Thanks. So I can buy 7 of those speakers and set it up with a 7.1 reciever? I'm starting to get it but not entirely. On the bright side, I'm not buying a HT yet, just doing my homework so when I do buy one, I'll be fully prepaired.

Prerich, the second link looks good price wise (since you said they are 7.1 speakers) What would I do about the subwoofer? Looks like I'll go with the

for speakers and
http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-TX-SR606-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0015S8POY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12113211 76&sr=8-2 for the reciever. Now I'm missing a subwoofer. Any advice?

No you will not be missing the sub - the sub is included in that system (you can even watch a review and demo of the sub at the link). For that price (of the speakers) and the price of the Onkyo - you're in. Personally I would go with the Yamaha RX-V663 vs the Onkyo 606 but I'm biased (Yamaha can be gotten a a price cheaper than the 500.00 that you usually see).

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I'm interested in a 7.1 home theater system that have HDMI. I own a 40 in Samsung 1080p LCD (LN-T4061F) a xbox360 pro system (the ones that have HDMI outuput) a 80gb playstation 3 and a HD cable box. I've so far found two models so far:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do


Anyone who owns either one of them or knows about them can they tell me how connecting them up to the devices I own via HDMI? also, if anyone else knows of a better deal on these models or others, please let me know. Thanks for the help in advance.

PS I'm trying to stay in the $500 range if possible.

Sent you another PM. (May have sent it twice on mistake)

[repmuj]

There has been alot of discussion about the Onkyo TX-SR605. What do you know about the Onkyo TX-SR505. IE do you have any experience with it?

[Wingman1977]

Looks like I won't be in the $500 range but closer to the $1000 range.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by repmuj

What do you know about the Onkyo TX-SR505.

its passthrough...not worth the money or time.

[headynugs]

Hey Wingman,

I have the identical problem! (as well as the identical TV).
1st off, can't say I agree 100% with the poster who said it's silly to blow much of your wad on video --> I freaking love my TV and wouldn't trade it for the world.

I would say: DON'T GET THE s5100!. I was duped by the pass-through business and realized only after installing the whole thing that it wouldn't give me audio via HDMI. The receiver won't actually accept HDMI audio, only video (which you don't exactly need as you already have 3 HDMI inputs on the back of your TV).
So, you're left with 2 options:
1) Run HDMI from PS3 to TV; then, optical output on TV to optical input on receiver or
2) Run HDMI from PS3 to TV and optical output from PS3 to optical input on receiver.

Optical output via PS3 does NOT allow 5.1/7.1 channel PCM (and thus true high definition surround sound). So what you'll find is that Bluray movies actually sound better when hooked up with the 1st option. The problem: it's only 2 channel (stereo)! But high def audio is so stunning that it actually sounds better stereo than in previous generation Dolby digital run through the optical out on PS3.
Not to mention the speakers weren't all that hot for music.

You need a receiver that accepts HDMI audio and video.
I'm currently looking (after lots of reading!) at the following:

1) Yamaha RX V7663 receiver
2) Polk Audio RM 6750 (5.1 package)
The nice thing is that you can upgrade in the future to the Polk Audio R50 towers or CS2 center channel speakers for better dialogue fidelity and music capability later.

[ixlegitballinxl]

onkyo 605,606,706,805 +

spend 4x the amount on your speakers that u spend on your receiver

[Beta Man]

Get an Onkyo and Klipsch speakers if you want random strangers here to tell you that you got a kick-ass system......

Listen to different receivers and speakers if you want to get the system that sounds best TO YOU

[hagar852]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Get an Onkyo and Klipsch speakers if you want random strangers here to tell you that you got a kick-ass system......

Listen to different receivers and speakers if you want to get the system that sounds best TO YOU

I also agree because sound is subjective.. There are a lot of people who don't like klipsch because of the type of sound they produce which may include you. Go listen to a bunch of different systems and see what kind of speakers produces the sound you prefer.. More bass, more highs, good midrange.. whatever your fancy is..

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by headynugs

Hey Wingman,

I have the identical problem! (as well as the identical TV).
1st off, can't say I agree 100% with the poster who said it's silly to blow much of your wad on video --> I freaking love my TV and wouldn't trade it for the world.

I would say: DON'T GET THE s5100!. I was duped by the pass-through business and realized only after installing the whole thing that it wouldn't give me audio via HDMI. The receiver won't actually accept HDMI audio, only video (which you don't exactly need as you already have 3 HDMI inputs on the back of your TV).
So, you're left with 2 options:
1) Run HDMI from PS3 to TV; then, optical output on TV to optical input on receiver or
2) Run HDMI from PS3 to TV and optical output from PS3 to optical input on receiver.

Optical output via PS3 does NOT allow 5.1/7.1 channel PCM (and thus true high definition surround sound). So what you'll find is that Bluray movies actually sound better when hooked up with the 1st option. The problem: it's only 2 channel (stereo)! But high def audio is so stunning that it actually sounds better stereo than in previous generation Dolby digital run through the optical out on PS3.
Not to mention the speakers weren't all that hot for music.

You need a receiver that accepts HDMI audio and video.
I'm currently looking (after lots of reading!) at the following:

1) Yamaha RX V7663 receiver
2) Polk Audio RM 6750 (5.1 package)
The nice thing is that you can upgrade in the future to the Polk Audio R50 towers or CS2 center channel speakers for better dialogue fidelity and music capability later.

I've narrowed reciever down to either a Yamaha or Onkyo reciever. I defintately want a 7.1 system to get sound via HDMI. Granted I won't be buying a HT setup for about another year but doing research and asking can't be bad right?

PS: When I do get my HT setup, believe you me I'll post pics of it.