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Old 08-12-2009, 20:07
sHaK
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I have a Sony HD TV and a Sony Blu-ray player.

I'm a novice, so could someone explain in layman's terms how I can now get HD audio from my systems?

I understand that I need to purchased an AV receiver... Are there good entry-level ones and once I have one how do I connect? Does the sound come from my TV speakers or do I have to buy speakers as well?
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Old 08-12-2009, 21:02
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You will need an av receiver and a speaker package, either 5.1 or 7.1, the sound will be replayed via the systems speakers, not the TV.

Richer Sounds is a good place to start - receiver prices start from £230.

Some examples...

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ky-txsr507-sil

http://www.richersounds.com/product/.../sony-strdh800

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...no-avr1610-blk

Speaker packages start from £80, but I would recommend something a little higher quality.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...yama-nsp270-si

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...y-sksht528-blk

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ann-sfx5.1-blk

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...kard-hkts7-blk


Connecting is simple...

Sony BD player HDMI out -> Receiver HDMI in

Receiver HDMI out -> TV HDMI in


AFAIK all the receivers mentioned have auto setup, all you have to do is plug the supplied microphone in and let the receiver do the rest. Once you get the equipment there are members here that would run through everything with you to get the best out of the system.
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Old 08-12-2009, 21:06
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I have a Sony HD TV and a Sony Blu-ray player.

I'm a novice, so could someone explain in layman's terms how I can now get HD audio from my systems?

I understand that I need to purchased an AV receiver... Are there good entry-level ones and once I have one how do I connect? Does the sound come from my TV speakers or do I have to buy speakers as well?
The simplest way is to get an av amplifier that has hdmi in and out. You connect the bluray to an hdmi input and the AV amp hdmi out to the TV. The amplifier intercepts the multichannel sound and sends it to the speakers and passes the video onto the TV. Yes you need a 5.1 speaker setup. This comprises 2 speakers that go either side of the tv, 2 more that go behind you, 1 that goes under or on top of the TV and a subwoofer for bass that can go anywhere.

Best advice goto Richer Sounds and ask for their advice as to a budget end 5.1 system.
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Old 08-12-2009, 21:54
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Both above are good replies. Just to clarify a point in grahamlthompson's reply...

There are some entry-level receivers with HDMI sockets that don't do HD audio decoding: The Sony STRDH500 (£139 at Richers) comes to mind. Although it has a couple of HDMI input sockets (and an output to the TV) they don't do anything more than act as a simple switch.

It's tempting to think you've found a bargain, but they're really not what you want if you're after HD audio decoding. Stick to the amps in Deacon's list as your starting point and you won't go far wrong.
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Old 09-12-2009, 00:27
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The others have given good advice but I would add that you don't necessarily need HD sound. DD and DTS 5.1 are pretty good and will be a massive improvement on your TV, you have to have a good set up to get much benefit from HD sound. It all depends on your budget.
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