Got a new 5.1 Setup, Your opinions... - Blu-ray Forum

Member-38947 · 12-24-2008, 06:01 AM

Ok, so I got a new 5.1 Setup today, I'm not going to set it up until a couple of days though. I was wondering if anyone has it or uses it? I'm on a short budget, and this is just for a bedroom. How will it preform? Is it shitty?

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HT-SS2300...p_ob_e_title_0

Posted pics on the second page!

HAMP · 12-24-2008, 06:31 AM

Maybe if you told more about the 5.1 system. There are thousands of different kinds of 5.1 systems from the type of receiver to the type of speakers.

Are you talking about a HTiB or something you put together?

Johnny Vinyl · 12-24-2008, 08:22 AM

Yes Metal, we need to know what you bought, otherwise there isn't much we can do to answer your question.

And now that you have an HT audio setup, be sure to take our poll here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...58#post1434858

Blove23 · 12-24-2008, 12:20 PM

There's a audio system for everyone!

Member-38947 · 12-24-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal425

Ok, so I got a new 5.1 Setup today, I'm not going to set it up until a couple of days though. I was wondering if anyone has it or uses it? I'm on a short budget, and this is just for a bedroom. How will it preform? Is it shitty?

I forgot to add the link!

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HT-SS2300...p_ob_e_title_0

Johnny Vinyl · 12-24-2008, 10:50 PM

Respectfully, I'd pass on this.

Member-38947 · 12-24-2008, 10:53 PM

Is that mean your saying it's shit? I just want some decent sound... It's my first sound setup. I can't take it back, I got it as a gift.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 12-24-2008, 11:34 PM

If you got it as a gift I'm sure it will be GREAT for what you payed for it. In all serious though, it's a basic HTIB. It will be better then nothing. I would not buy it, but there is a HUGE market for system's like these. I'm sure you will eventually want to upgrade it...

btw, you will not find many people on this forum that like or recomend HTIB.

My_Two_Cents · 12-24-2008, 11:42 PM

At least it accepts LPCM over HDMI, so your 550 can decode HD audio and send it as LPCM to you HTiB. There are better systems out there, but as a gift for someone who has never had a 5.1 setup, you should be happy with it.

brett_day · 12-24-2008, 11:43 PM

i think this will be a decent starting point into the world of home theater. You will be getting loss less audio from it, which a lot of people still do not have! I say give it a whirl, you can always upgrade later on down the line, for now...enjoy it!

Member-38947 · 12-25-2008, 03:36 AM

So, I will be getting loseless uncompressed audio when watching Blu-Rays? So, I'm getting full capability out of Blu's? Like it will support True Dolby HD.. Sorry, I'm a noob to sound, but not a noob with Sets. I'm a Videophile. My parents have an old 5.1 set, that was VERY expensive back in the day.($700 per speaker)

Mr. HiDef · 12-25-2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal425

So, I will be getting loseless uncompressed audio when watching Blu-Rays? So, I'm getting full capability out of Blu's? Like it will support True Dolby HD.. Sorry, I'm a noob to sound, but not a noob with Sets. I'm a Videophile. My parents have an old 5.1 set, that was VERY expensive back in the day.($700 per speaker)

Yeah you will be able to get True HD

Member-38947 · 12-25-2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

Yeah you will be able to get True HD

I mean, is my setup like teribad? Or is it fine for a bedroom?

Mr. HiDef · 12-25-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal425

I mean, is my setup like teribad? Or is it fine for a bedroom?

It will sound just fine, your going to love it. People on this site do not recommend htib but everyone has to start off from somewhere. Yeah its not the best system on the market right now but for a bedroom and upgrading from you tv speakers it will sound awesome to you.

JimShaw · 12-25-2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal425

I mean, is my setup like teribad? Or is it fine for a bedroom?

I don't have a surround system for my bedroom. So, for me it would be great.

Member-38947 · 12-25-2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

It will sound just fine, your going to love it. People on this site do not recommend htib but everyone has to start off from somewhere. Yeah its not the best system on the market right now but for a bedroom and upgrading from you tv speakers it will sound awesome to you.

Alright, thanks. I'm just looking something that I can enjoy while watching Blu's and playing my Xbox 360, and watching some TV. Thanks!

Member-38947 · 12-25-2008, 03:58 AM

Also, does anybody have my BD player? How's the PQ and Audio Quality on it?

Siri · 12-25-2008, 12:33 PM

I have the HT-SF2000, the SS2300 is just a newer model, You can get DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD by having it connected via HDMI, for the money, the sony HTiB sounds awesome.

Only thing DO NOT use the supplied mic to auto set it up. It will make it sound like a piece of crap. You need to use custom settings for it, I found them around the avs forums when I got my SF2000 last year, will try to find it for you

My_Two_Cents · 12-25-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal425

So, I will be getting loseless uncompressed audio when watching Blu-Rays? So, I'm getting full capability out of Blu's? Like it will support True Dolby HD.. Sorry, I'm a noob to sound, but not a noob with Sets. I'm a Videophile. My parents have an old 5.1 set, that was VERY expensive back in the day.($700 per speaker)

Just make sure to set your BD player to decode and send LPCM through HDMI. Do not set it to bitstream, or you will not get HD audio.

BIGMERF · 12-25-2008, 06:17 PM

i was never a fan of all in one setups. but hey for your first ever surround sound you will be blown away. i would bet my house on it. You can get something better later and just stik that one in your bedroom. woot! Thats where all in ones belong to me anyway

12-24-2008, 06:01 AM	#1
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Got a new 5.1 Setup, Your opinions... Ok, so I got a new 5.1 Setup today, I'm not going to set it up until a couple of days though. I was wondering if anyone has it or uses it? I'm on a short budget, and this is just for a bedroom. How will it preform? Is it shitty? http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HT-SS2300...p_ob_e_title_0 Posted pics on the second page! Last edited by Metal425; 12-25-2008 at 07:21 PM.

12-25-2008, 03:36 AM	#11
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	So, I will be getting loseless uncompressed audio when watching Blu-Rays? So, I'm getting full capability out of Blu's? Like it will support True Dolby HD.. Sorry, I'm a noob to sound, but not a noob with Sets. I'm a Videophile. My parents have an old 5.1 set, that was VERY expensive back in the day.($700 per speaker) Last edited by Metal425; 12-25-2008 at 03:40 AM.

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12-24-2008, 06:31 AM	#2
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Maybe if you told more about the 5.1 system. There are thousands of different kinds of 5.1 systems from the type of receiver to the type of speakers. Are you talking about a HTiB or something you put together?

12-24-2008, 08:22 AM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Yes Metal, we need to know what you bought, otherwise there isn't much we can do to answer your question. And now that you have an HT audio setup, be sure to take our poll here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...58#post1434858

12-24-2008, 12:20 PM	#4
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	There's a audio system for everyone!

12-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Respectfully, I'd pass on this.

12-24-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Is that mean your saying it's shit? I just want some decent sound... It's my first sound setup. I can't take it back, I got it as a gift.

12-24-2008, 11:34 PM	#8
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	If you got it as a gift I'm sure it will be GREAT for what you payed for it. In all serious though, it's a basic HTIB. It will be better then nothing. I would not buy it, but there is a HUGE market for system's like these. I'm sure you will eventually want to upgrade it... btw, you will not find many people on this forum that like or recomend HTIB.

12-24-2008, 11:42 PM	#9
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	At least it accepts LPCM over HDMI, so your 550 can decode HD audio and send it as LPCM to you HTiB. There are better systems out there, but as a gift for someone who has never had a 5.1 setup, you should be happy with it.

12-24-2008, 11:43 PM	#10
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	i think this will be a decent starting point into the world of home theater. You will be getting loss less audio from it, which a lot of people still do not have! I say give it a whirl, you can always upgrade later on down the line, for now...enjoy it!

12-25-2008, 03:58 AM	#17
Member-38947 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:2	Also, does anybody have my BD player? How's the PQ and Audio Quality on it?

12-25-2008, 12:33 PM	#18
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I have the HT-SF2000, the SS2300 is just a newer model, You can get DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD by having it connected via HDMI, for the money, the sony HTiB sounds awesome. Only thing DO NOT use the supplied mic to auto set it up. It will make it sound like a piece of crap. You need to use custom settings for it, I found them around the avs forums when I got my SF2000 last year, will try to find it for you

12-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#20
BIGMERF Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:31	i was never a fan of all in one setups. but hey for your first ever surround sound you will be blown away. i would bet my house on it. You can get something better later and just stik that one in your bedroom. woot! Thats where all in ones belong to me anyway

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