CONNECTION HELP NEEDED - Blu-ray Forum

kfriend · 11-20-2008, 04:38 AM

Dear Friends

If anyone can suggest. I recently bought Bose V 20 and a sony Blu ray disc player S-350. Now it is connected to the bose via HDMI, and the bose is connected with my Insignia TV via component video and a regular audio cable.
If I play a DVD or a regular audio CD in blu ray disc player (which is connected with bose via HDMI) I don't hear any sound or see any picture. However if I use a component or optical cable to connect my sony blu ray with the bose I can see the picture and hear the sound as well. Where am I wrong, why does my HDMI not work. I will appreciate your response. Please e mail or post on the forum. rahat_230@hotmail.com

SDBlu · 11-20-2008, 05:55 AM

I believe for your system, only video is transferred via HDMI, not audio. I may be mistaken. I suggest calling Bose directly...they are said to have excellent customer service.

vsidhu · 11-20-2008, 03:26 PM

So you connect the BD player with HDMI (to reciever) and output to the TV with component.

It will not convert the digital signal to analog...most likely. Just use component.

My_Two_Cents · 11-20-2008, 03:29 PM

The best advice I can give is TAKE BACK the Bose system and use the $$ to buy a real AVR and a decent set of speakers. You will then be able to listen to HD audio, connections will be simple (HDMI only) and you'll have LOTS of $$ left over for BDs. Seriously consider this.

vsidhu · 11-20-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

The best advice I can give is TAKE BACK the Bose system and use the $$ to buy a real AVR and a decent set of speakers. You will then be able to listen to HD audio, connections will be simple (HDMI only) and you'll have LOTS of $$ left over for BDs. Seriously consider this.

If he can still return it...I second that.

Pelican170 · 11-20-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

The best advice I can give is TAKE BACK the Bose system and use the $$ to buy a real AVR and a decent set of speakers. You will then be able to listen to HD audio, connections will be simple (HDMI only) and you'll have LOTS of $$ left over for BDs. Seriously consider this.

HAHAHA I was just waiting for these comments. Cant say that i disagree...

aramis109 · 11-20-2008, 03:38 PM

Does Bose even make an HDMI-capable system? I think they just do passthrough. Connect the HDMI directly to your set. Connect an optical cable to your Bose system.

Voila- lossy audio.

Alternatively as has been suggested, return the Bose system and invest in a receiver such as the Onkyo 605 ($240 or so) or the Yamaha 663 ($299 or so). Then get a set of speakers like the Polk 6750 ($199) or Klipsch Synergy that Best Buy is selling (since you have an Insignia TV, you must have one near you) and you'll be able to enjoy lossless audio via HDMI.

Your choice ultimately but if you decide to go the separates route you'll likely save money and get better sound.

My_Two_Cents · 11-20-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsidhu

If he can still return it...I second that.

Normally I wouldn't start the Bose-bashing, but he he did state that he recently purchased everything, and it sounds like he just got things hooked-up. If that's the case, then he should pack it all back up now and return it for some quality gear. Even if you only get store credit, you'll be able to put together a system that will be SO much better than the Bose. Many folks around here will be more than happy to give you a shopping list.

aramis109 · 11-20-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

HAHAHA I was just waiting for these comments. Cant say that i disagree...

We wouldn't be Blu-ray.com if we didn't!

My_Two_Cents · 11-20-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

We wouldn't be Blu-ray.com if we didn't!

Not "hate", "educate"!

gearyt · 11-20-2008, 03:46 PM

IF you are really into Bose...
you can use the Acoustimass with a Onkyo reciever

Hammie · 11-20-2008, 03:48 PM

I just looked and the V20 at BB is $2K. He can get a MUCH better solution for that cost.

Would need more info on room size and such to determine the right solution for his needs.

Pelican170 · 11-20-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

We wouldn't be Blu-ray.com if we didn't!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Not "hate", "educate"!

Exactly...

Beta Man · 11-20-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louhamilton

I just looked and the V20 at BB is $2K. He can get a MUCH better solution for that cost..

SUBJECTIVELY, I'd agree with you. Let's just let the OP decide what route he wants to take at this point.

Good points were brought up..

1) His system is incapable of the new Codecs

2) He could keep the speakers and get an AVR capable of the Codecs

3) he "may" be able to return it, and go an entirely different route.

His choice now

Driver_King · 11-20-2008, 09:27 PM

No, let's just be very forward. Get rid of the Bose and get a refund.

vsidhu · 11-20-2008, 09:37 PM

Wow...no one actually dealt with the small problem (the connections) just the bigger one (BOSE

).

11-20-2008, 04:38 AM	#1
kfriend New Member Member since:Nov 2008	Need your opinion Dear Friends If anyone can suggest. I recently bought Bose V 20 and a sony Blu ray disc player S-350. Now it is connected to the bose via HDMI, and the bose is connected with my Insignia TV via component video and a regular audio cable. If I play a DVD or a regular audio CD in blu ray disc player (which is connected with bose via HDMI) I don't hear any sound or see any picture. However if I use a component or optical cable to connect my sony blu ray with the bose I can see the picture and hear the sound as well. Where am I wrong, why does my HDMI not work. I will appreciate your response. Please e mail or post on the forum. rahat_230@hotmail.com Last edited by kfriend; 11-20-2008 at 04:38 AM. Reason: add email

11-20-2008, 09:37 PM	#16
vsidhu Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:198 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:2	Wow...no one actually dealt with the small problem (the connections) just the bigger one (BOSE).

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11-20-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I believe for your system, only video is transferred via HDMI, not audio. I may be mistaken. I suggest calling Bose directly...they are said to have excellent customer service.

11-20-2008, 03:26 PM	#3
vsidhu Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:198 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:2	So you connect the BD player with HDMI (to reciever) and output to the TV with component. It will not convert the digital signal to analog...most likely. Just use component.

11-20-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
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	The best advice I can give is TAKE BACK the Bose system and use the $$ to buy a real AVR and a decent set of speakers. You will then be able to listen to HD audio, connections will be simple (HDMI only) and you'll have LOTS of $$ left over for BDs. Seriously consider this.

11-20-2008, 03:38 PM	#7
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Does Bose even make an HDMI-capable system? I think they just do passthrough. Connect the HDMI directly to your set. Connect an optical cable to your Bose system. Voila- lossy audio. Alternatively as has been suggested, return the Bose system and invest in a receiver such as the Onkyo 605 ($240 or so) or the Yamaha 663 ($299 or so). Then get a set of speakers like the Polk 6750 ($199) or Klipsch Synergy that Best Buy is selling (since you have an Insignia TV, you must have one near you) and you'll be able to enjoy lossless audio via HDMI. Your choice ultimately but if you decide to go the separates route you'll likely save money and get better sound.

11-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#11
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	IF you are really into Bose... you can use the Acoustimass with a Onkyo reciever

11-20-2008, 03:48 PM	#12
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I just looked and the V20 at BB is $2K. He can get a MUCH better solution for that cost. Would need more info on room size and such to determine the right solution for his needs.

11-20-2008, 09:27 PM	#15
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	No, let's just be very forward. Get rid of the Bose and get a refund.

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