Receiver/Speaker for HD - Blu-ray Forum

katiehlvr1 · 04-01-2008, 02:28 AM

Does anyone know if there are any units out yet that give you a receiver and some decent speakers in order to pick up these different types of HD audio? If not, I know they are bound to hit the market soon but if anyone knows of a place where I can pick something like this up I would greatly appreciate it.
I know this is all getting started and may take some time but was just curious if there was anything on the market yet?

Any help?

TENSE · 04-01-2008, 02:31 AM

GOOD WILL

katiehlvr1 · 04-01-2008, 02:34 AM

I am talking about buying one. As in cash, money, green?
Not free. But I sure am glad you thought that was funny. ALways one in a crowd I guess

Slec · 04-01-2008, 02:38 AM

Onkyo 908 has a 605 and 7.1 speaker (along with ipod dock and DVD changer).

You could buy the 605 and some onkyo 7.1 speaker sets for a couple hundred less.... There are a lot of options, you could get an onkyo or yamaha receiver that will handle the HD codecs for around $400, then get a 5.1 speaker set from tons of the brands out there. Will really depend on what you want, and what you can spend..

katiehlvr1 · 04-01-2008, 11:40 PM

Thanks Slec but that is what I am just looking for. An all in one system and it appears that the only one out there is the onkyo at this point that will support all audio that BR has to offer.
I guess I will either wait for them to start piling out or possibly by and HDMI receiver and some speakers. Decisions, decisions....

Slec · 04-02-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katiehlvr1

Thanks Slec but that is what I am just looking for. An all in one system and it appears that the only one out there is the onkyo at this point that will support all audio that BR has to offer.
I guess I will either wait for them to start piling out or possibly by and HDMI receiver and some speakers. Decisions, decisions....

no problem... If you don't want the ipod dock and DVD changer you can buy an Onkyo 605 and Onkyo 540 7.1 speaker set. (Note as I type this they are out of stock so MSRP shows up. My dad bought these 2 for around $675 just last week from amazon)

There's tons of great stuff out there for system speakers: klipsch quintet, Def Techs, Mirages, like I said, figure out what you are comfortable spending and if you can, give them a listen... Happy Hunting!

Beta Man · 04-02-2008, 04:37 PM

just curious, but why an "All in one"

Why not the Receiver, and then add the 5.1 speaker set you like the best, and do without the DVD changer etc. because you're going to be using a Blu-Ray player anyways, so it'll serve as your CD player and Movie player anyways. If it's for "convenience" buying a receiver and plugging in a 5.1 speaker system from a box is just as easy/convenient, because either way you're going to have to connect the speakers.

EDIT.... Looks like SLEC beat me to it.

katiehlvr1 · 04-03-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

just curious, but why an "All in one"

Why not the Receiver, and then add the 5.1 speaker set you like the best, and do without the DVD changer etc. because you're going to be using a Blu-Ray player anyways, so it'll serve as your CD player and Movie player anyways. If it's for "convenience" buying a receiver and plugging in a 5.1 speaker system from a box is just as easy/convenient, because either way you're going to have to connect the speakers.

EDIT.... Looks like SLEC beat me to it.

because I do not use my BR for everything. I use my BR for BR only. I use my upconverter for dvds and cds. Also at the time, I bought the dvd upconverter all in one so i had to make it work with my blu ray player. Why am I looking to do it again? I am not for sure that is the route I am going to go, I just wanted opinions and will have to see what I can afford and if there is a receiver out there that supports all the codecs I will get that with the speakers suppplied if the price is right. If it is not I will get a HD receiver and pick out some speakers. Again I am just doing some mind questioning and wondering what is out there and if anyone has any insight as to all in one HD.
But right now that is what I have so that is what I am making due until I find something that is convienent. I want a dvd upscale player, and a BR player. Right now I have both and it just happens that my receiver has the upscale dvd player in it. I actually find it better to put dvds in upscale dvd players versus BR players in my opinion anyways. BR are meant for BR. Yea they upscale and play cds and all that but it is also wearing your player down when you have an upscale player just sitting here. So when I watch a dvd it goes in my upscale, when i watch bluray it goes in my samsung. May sound dumb but that is just how i am with my equiptment. Again just looking for ideas as to what is out there and I see the 605 and I could add speakers to it. Or I could wait. I see panasonic has a system out now and samsung is in the works of making one. I am just getting some general information. No biggie

209Mason · 04-03-2008, 02:59 AM

Not sure exactly what you're looking for, or what your budget is, but what about this guy:

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SR800...7191066&sr=1-1

Slec · 04-03-2008, 03:06 AM

watch out for the Onkyo 800 kit as it does not handle HDMI audio, and therefore the HD audio you seek (does your BD player internally decode? I don't think I've seen what type of player you have)

Katie, how many pieces of equipment will you be hooking in with HDMI (BR and upscaling DVD player =2)? It may be a good idea to think about how you will hook everything into the receiver to insure you get a receiver that is right for you. If your cable/satellite system is HD you may have to use HDMI, or you may have the option to use component. Just something to think about as you move forward.

guitarist155 · 04-03-2008, 04:22 AM

how about this one http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HT-SS2000...7196155&sr=8-1

it is an all in one but without a player.

however i would strongly recommend an onkyo 605 and a separate speaker system like this http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...7196470&sr=1-1 so that if you want to upgrade later you would not have to get a whole new system

ixlegitballinxl · 04-03-2008, 09:48 AM

onkyo makes a good receiver...very good price and future proof woot!

Beta Man · 04-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

onkyo makes a good receiver...very good price and future proof woot!

What is "future proof" people throw that around, and basically it means NOTHING, because at one time "Fiber Optic Audio" was 'future proof'

Hecmor · 04-03-2008, 03:58 PM

Onkyo HT-SR800 $299.99

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04-01-2008, 02:28 AM	#1
katiehlvr1 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Receiver/Speaker for HD Does anyone know if there are any units out yet that give you a receiver and some decent speakers in order to pick up these different types of HD audio? If not, I know they are bound to hit the market soon but if anyone knows of a place where I can pick something like this up I would greatly appreciate it. I know this is all getting started and may take some time but was just curious if there was anything on the market yet? Any help?

04-03-2008, 03:06 AM	#10
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	watch out for the Onkyo 800 kit as it does not handle HDMI audio, and therefore the HD audio you seek (does your BD player internally decode? I don't think I've seen what type of player you have) Katie, how many pieces of equipment will you be hooking in with HDMI (BR and upscaling DVD player =2)? It may be a good idea to think about how you will hook everything into the receiver to insure you get a receiver that is right for you. If your cable/satellite system is HD you may have to use HDMI, or you may have the option to use component. Just something to think about as you move forward. Last edited by Slec; 04-03-2008 at 03:13 AM.

04-03-2008, 03:58 PM	#14
Hecmor Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago, IL	Onkyo HT-SR800 $299.99 More Onkyo sales Last edited by Hecmor; 04-03-2008 at 04:01 PM.

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04-01-2008, 02:31 AM	#2
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	GOOD WILL

04-01-2008, 02:34 AM	#3
katiehlvr1 Member Member since:Feb 2008	I am talking about buying one. As in cash, money, green? Not free. But I sure am glad you thought that was funny. ALways one in a crowd I guess

04-01-2008, 02:38 AM	#4
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	Onkyo 908 has a 605 and 7.1 speaker (along with ipod dock and DVD changer). You could buy the 605 and some onkyo 7.1 speaker sets for a couple hundred less.... There are a lot of options, you could get an onkyo or yamaha receiver that will handle the HD codecs for around $400, then get a 5.1 speaker set from tons of the brands out there. Will really depend on what you want, and what you can spend..

04-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
katiehlvr1 Member Member since:Feb 2008	Thanks Slec but that is what I am just looking for. An all in one system and it appears that the only one out there is the onkyo at this point that will support all audio that BR has to offer. I guess I will either wait for them to start piling out or possibly by and HDMI receiver and some speakers. Decisions, decisions....

04-02-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	just curious, but why an "All in one" Why not the Receiver, and then add the 5.1 speaker set you like the best, and do without the DVD changer etc. because you're going to be using a Blu-Ray player anyways, so it'll serve as your CD player and Movie player anyways. If it's for "convenience" buying a receiver and plugging in a 5.1 speaker system from a box is just as easy/convenient, because either way you're going to have to connect the speakers. EDIT.... Looks like SLEC beat me to it.

04-03-2008, 02:59 AM	#9
209Mason Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Not sure exactly what you're looking for, or what your budget is, but what about this guy: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SR800...7191066&sr=1-1

04-03-2008, 04:22 AM	#11
guitarist155 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:nashville Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:134 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	how about this one http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HT-SS2000...7196155&sr=8-1 it is an all in one but without a player. however i would strongly recommend an onkyo 605 and a separate speaker system like this http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...7196470&sr=1-1 so that if you want to upgrade later you would not have to get a whole new system

04-03-2008, 09:48 AM	#12
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	onkyo makes a good receiver...very good price and future proof woot!

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