Home theater rookie with questions

[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.