I have this system - how should I upgrade? - Blu-ray Forum

CampbellzSoup · 02-12-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm a total sound newbie

but with this system I don't really "feel" the sound experience.

Help me out fellow sound junkies.

CptGreedle · 02-12-2008, 02:28 PM

is there a model number?

CampbellzSoup · 02-12-2008, 02:35 PM

Sony DAV-FX500 XM-Ready Five-Disc DVD Dream System (5.1 Channel)

That's it!

gearyt · 02-12-2008, 02:35 PM

How much of your money do we have to spend ??

MacDaddyOJack · 02-12-2008, 02:52 PM

Start with a nice reciever, and if you really want to feel it, then get an SVS subwoofer! Those speakers will work for now, but they really need to be updated in the future as well!

CampbellzSoup · 02-12-2008, 03:09 PM

I say between 600-800

Quote:

Start with a nice reciever, and if you really want to feel it, then get an SVS subwoofer! Those speakers will work for now, but they really need to be updated in the future as well!

Ah so it's the reciever that is the bad part?

davidPS3 · 02-12-2008, 03:20 PM

I agree, it all starts with the receiver. Then move onto the sub.

You should be able to get a decent unit for the money you have to spend. Set a little $$ aside for quality cables and wires as well.

CptGreedle · 02-12-2008, 03:26 PM

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665093459

This is the info on that model.
It does support HDMI, but only 720p/1080i. For FULL HD, you need an AV receiver that supports 1080p. In addition, it looks like it is only a 5.1, and adding more speakers will not be possible. Not everyone needs more speakers, but if you ever wanted to...
Also, this is a lower end model. If you really want a good model, get an Onkyo receiver. I use Yamaha as well, and have no complaints. These speakers should be fine, but you will want to upgrade them eventually, over time.
A really good system does not come in one box, but are separate components. So do as I did, start with that, and upgrade slowly... starting with the receiver. I still need to get a better Subwoofer, but I already have upgraded 4 of my speakers and am looking into more.

02-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
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02-12-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	is there a model number?

02-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#3
CampbellzSoup Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:76	Sony DAV-FX500 XM-Ready Five-Disc DVD Dream System (5.1 Channel) That's it!

02-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#4
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	How much of your money do we have to spend ??

02-12-2008, 02:52 PM	#5
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Start with a nice reciever, and if you really want to feel it, then get an SVS subwoofer! Those speakers will work for now, but they really need to be updated in the future as well!

02-12-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	I agree, it all starts with the receiver. Then move onto the sub. You should be able to get a decent unit for the money you have to spend. Set a little $$ aside for quality cables and wires as well.

02-12-2008, 03:26 PM	#8
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665093459 This is the info on that model. It does support HDMI, but only 720p/1080i. For FULL HD, you need an AV receiver that supports 1080p. In addition, it looks like it is only a 5.1, and adding more speakers will not be possible. Not everyone needs more speakers, but if you ever wanted to... Also, this is a lower end model. If you really want a good model, get an Onkyo receiver. I use Yamaha as well, and have no complaints. These speakers should be fine, but you will want to upgrade them eventually, over time. A really good system does not come in one box, but are separate components. So do as I did, start with that, and upgrade slowly... starting with the receiver. I still need to get a better Subwoofer, but I already have upgraded 4 of my speakers and am looking into more.

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