I have $450 - Blu-ray Forum

clyon · 02-06-2008, 07:58 PM

sony recievers & speakers suck.

'doesnt decode HDMI sound' mean that it is passthrough, yes it is dumb, there is no point of even having a HDMI port on the reciver then.
BUT I don't see where it say passthruoght or the it does not pass sound (Onkyo) I checked Crutchfield & it says that it has HDMI 1.3a

edit:

Ok I finaly found it IT IS PASSTHROUGH, so pass on this. Best to save up some more money

bns1201 · 02-06-2008, 08:09 PM

lemme just add that im 18, and want to just spend about 500 dollars on speakers that will last me through college. about 5 years of use. by that time ill be rich

buckshot · 02-06-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bns1201

lemme just add that im 18, and want to just spend about 500 dollars on speakers that will last me through college. about 5 years of use. by that time ill be rich

hopefully that last part works out for you. go for engineering. they are in high demand.

i'd suggest going online, finding the onkyo tx-sr605 that we keep talking about on here should be under $400 most places then get some simple front channels. i have jbl balboa series floorstandings and center channel. you can get the floor standings for about $60 each when they're on sale at frys, then i got the center for $50 from buy.com. then i'd suggest slowly building a good system that will last you a long time. a guy i work with buys 1 or 2 new speakers each year when we get our bonuses $5K+ so he has a really nice set up.

bns1201 · 02-06-2008, 11:47 PM

well my dad has a company that is just starting off...and ill be workin for him by the time im out. now i found that the sony doesnt have Component which is upsetting so im looking at this now

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

sAvAgE69 · 02-07-2008, 12:18 PM

Save your money. it may take a few more months but you will be glad that you did; and get what you really want (Within Reason)

bobh33 · 02-08-2008, 06:30 PM

I'm tickled with my HT-S894 Onkyo system which I got from Accessories4Less for $399.00 plus $50.00 shipping. Even came with one HDMI cable. It took me quite a while to tweak it but I love it! Comes with upconverting DVD player up to 1080i. Whatever you get, read the threads on these forums, they explain things alot better than the manuals!!

davidPS3 · 02-08-2008, 06:47 PM

If your looking at CC, know that they have interest free payment options. They have different programs with differnet lengths of time to pay back depending on the amount your buying. Under $500.00 they give you 3 months. Between $500 to $1000 you can have a year. Look at your options, but interest free is pretty good and you can make payments and keep some of that $450.

Just a suggestion

Beta Man · 02-06-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

sony recievers & speakers suck.

'doesnt decode HDMI sound' mean that it is passthrough, yes it is dumb, there is no point of even having a HDMI port on the reciver then.
BUT I don't see where it say passthruoght or the it does not pass sound (Onkyo) I checked Crutchfield & it says that it has HDMI 1.3a

edit:

Ok I finaly found it IT IS PASSTHROUGH, so pass on this. Best to save up some more money

sony makes a few good receivers, but they make a lot of crap..... most companies of their size, manufacturing overseas do.....

STRDA5300ES is a decent receiver.

bns1201 · 02-06-2008, 10:18 PM

so the 800 is useless with a PS3?

sj001 · 02-06-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bns1201

so the 800 is useless with a PS3?

No, the Onkyo 800 would work fine. There is no reason not to get it. It has HDMI inputs, and should output 1080P to your TV if it supports it. It won't decode the hi-def formats, but it can playback PCM audio, this is all you will need with the PS3. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA have to be internally decoded by the PS3 and sent via PCM to the receiver.

bns1201 · 02-06-2008, 10:34 PM

so would you guys go with the 800 r the bravia? i have a 1080i tv, and i also have a wii. i would love to get the best out of my BD's, PS3, Wii, and Tv with this upcoming purchase.

NJMetsFan · 02-06-2008, 10:34 PM

I know is is more than what you are looking to spend, but then you won't have to upgrade immediately when you get out of college. Its an Onkyo 7.1 and it's not a pass-through.

Onkyo 7.1 HTIB

They are a good site. I have made purchases from them before. They are an authorized dealer, and they price match. It would be best to talk to a rep over the phone, they might make the deal better for you.

MrRoy · 02-06-2008, 10:38 PM

I just purchased the following. I got the Sony Visa so I will receive a $100 credit after a couple of weeks. It also has 12 months interest free financing. It decodes DD5.1 and DTS, PLII over HDMI so only 1 cable is needed:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665089040

clownface · 02-06-2008, 10:40 PM

I'd go with the Sony HTIB. Sony and Panasonic HTIB sound pretty good.

crackinhedz · 02-17-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj001

No, the Onkyo 800 would work fine. There is no reason not to get it. It has HDMI inputs, and should output 1080P to your TV if it supports it. It won't decode the hi-def formats, but it can playback PCM audio, this is all you will need with the PS3.

the 800 does not process multichannel PCM.

"HDMI Inputs/Output: This unit has 2 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI monitor output. The HDMI inputs are assignable to different input sources. The monitor output sends the HDMI signal to your display just as it's received (pass-through), but the receiver cannot decode the audio signal via the HDMI input so a separate optical digital, coaxial digital, or analog stereo cable must also be used."

Robmx · 02-17-2008, 05:08 PM

I currently have a Yamaha HTiB and its very impressive. I'm using Optical from PS3 to get 2.0 PCM which after running through Cinema DSP is very impressive for the time being. Once my Bravia is paid off then I'm upgrading to a receiver of either Yamaha/Denon/Harmon Kardon.

My point is there are really great HTiB 's that will give you a decent experience for the time you wait till going the next step.

I paid $500 canadian about 3 years ago and it still works great.

Iceman_II · 02-08-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

sony recievers & speakers suck.

+1

Their video is outstanding, their audio is the epitome of mediocrity... used to have a yamaha amp driving a set of sony speakers, I replaced my sony speakers with a nice set of Polk RTi12s... it was like hearing my stereo for the first time! Since then, I replaced the yamaha with an Onkyo 705... OMG!

dad2erin · 02-17-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

sony recievers & speakers suck.

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If you have to get one now go for the onkyo. You should be able to upgrade the speakers and sub in the future.

GORT · 02-17-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

sony recievers & speakers suck.

'doesnt decode HDMI sound' mean that it is passthrough, yes it is dumb, there is no point of even having a HDMI port on the reciver then.
BUT I don't see where it say passthruoght or the it does not pass sound (Onkyo) I checked Crutchfield & it says that it has HDMI 1.3a

edit:

Ok I finaly found it IT IS PASSTHROUGH, so pass on this. Best to save up some more money

I have a sony reciever and I love it mabey you should read the directions again

02-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	sony recievers & speakers suck. 'doesnt decode HDMI sound' mean that it is passthrough, yes it is dumb, there is no point of even having a HDMI port on the reciver then. BUT I don't see where it say passthruoght or the it does not pass sound (Onkyo) I checked Crutchfield & it says that it has HDMI 1.3a edit: Ok I finaly found it IT IS PASSTHROUGH, so pass on this. Best to save up some more money Last edited by clyon; 02-06-2008 at 08:03 PM.

02-07-2008, 12:18 PM	#5
sAvAgE69 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Spruce Grove Alberta Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:6	Advice for $450.00? Save your money. it may take a few more months but you will be glad that you did; and get what you really want (Within Reason)

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02-06-2008, 08:09 PM	#2
bns1201 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	lemme just add that im 18, and want to just spend about 500 dollars on speakers that will last me through college. about 5 years of use. by that time ill be rich

02-06-2008, 11:47 PM	#4
bns1201 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	well my dad has a company that is just starting off...and ill be workin for him by the time im out. now i found that the sony doesnt have Component which is upsetting so im looking at this now http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

02-08-2008, 06:30 PM	#6
bobh33 Member Member since:Jan 2008	I'm tickled with my HT-S894 Onkyo system which I got from Accessories4Less for $399.00 plus $50.00 shipping. Even came with one HDMI cable. It took me quite a while to tweak it but I love it! Comes with upconverting DVD player up to 1080i. Whatever you get, read the threads on these forums, they explain things alot better than the manuals!!

02-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#7
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	If your looking at CC, know that they have interest free payment options. They have different programs with differnet lengths of time to pay back depending on the amount your buying. Under $500.00 they give you 3 months. Between $500 to $1000 you can have a year. Look at your options, but interest free is pretty good and you can make payments and keep some of that $450. Just a suggestion

02-06-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
bns1201 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	so the 800 is useless with a PS3?

02-06-2008, 10:34 PM	#11
bns1201 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	so would you guys go with the 800 r the bravia? i have a 1080i tv, and i also have a wii. i would love to get the best out of my BD's, PS3, Wii, and Tv with this upcoming purchase.

02-06-2008, 10:34 PM	#12
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	I know is is more than what you are looking to spend, but then you won't have to upgrade immediately when you get out of college. Its an Onkyo 7.1 and it's not a pass-through. Onkyo 7.1 HTIB They are a good site. I have made purchases from them before. They are an authorized dealer, and they price match. It would be best to talk to a rep over the phone, they might make the deal better for you.

02-06-2008, 10:38 PM	#13
MrRoy Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:39	I just purchased the following. I got the Sony Visa so I will receive a $100 credit after a couple of weeks. It also has 12 months interest free financing. It decodes DD5.1 and DTS, PLII over HDMI so only 1 cable is needed: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665089040

02-06-2008, 10:40 PM	#14
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	I'd go with the Sony HTIB. Sony and Panasonic HTIB sound pretty good.

02-17-2008, 05:08 PM	#16
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	I currently have a Yamaha HTiB and its very impressive. I'm using Optical from PS3 to get 2.0 PCM which after running through Cinema DSP is very impressive for the time being. Once my Bravia is paid off then I'm upgrading to a receiver of either Yamaha/Denon/Harmon Kardon. My point is there are really great HTiB 's that will give you a decent experience for the time you wait till going the next step. I paid $500 canadian about 3 years ago and it still works great.

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