[colic]

hello I recently bought a samsung HDTV

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?quicklinx=413F

But now I am wanting some nice surrond sound for it as the sound sucks on it, I knew this already before I bought it but was not fussed as I was going to get a nice sound setup for it.

But I dont have a clue what is good and what is bad. Could anyone recommend something for me?

Me price budget is £200. Many thanks

[jaseabase]

Ive just got the same TV as you but was just wondering how you would go about connecting a 5.1 setup with these Samsung TVs?
I suppose using the digital out?
Jase

[Prodigy71]

I bought a 40' Samsung HDTV back in May and connected my exsisting Sony 5.1 system to it...Woow what a difference. I dont rate the speakers on the Samsung TV, but then i suppose i'm used to my 5 speakers. So I suppose what I'm trying to say say is go and get yourself a decent 5.1 its worth the money.

[jaseabase]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prodigy71

I bought a 40' Samsung HDTV back in May and connected my exsisting Sony 5.1 system to it...Woow what a difference. I dont rate the speakers on the Samsung TV, but then i suppose i'm used to my 5 speakers. So I suppose what I'm trying to say say is go and get yourself a decent 5.1 its worth the money.

how did you connect your system to the tv?

[tiger]

Hi, I have a Panasonic 5.1 system, very happy with it too. I didn't connect the tv. I have the digital connections from my DVD and Sky+ going to the 5.1 receiver and just turn the tv audio to zero.

Try these people, I have used them before.
http://www.mrmdvd.com/catalog/index....4e8cbfe7d3780c

[A-Friend]

possibly the same system that Tiger is referring to ... but I have recently set up the same TV as you have bought Colic with this surround system for a friend of mine: Panasonic SC-HT855.

Its an all-in-one incorporating a DVD player and is pretty good ... a bit lacking on inputs but has one digital and two (3?) analogue. PLUS it has HDMI output with upscaling.

[skTHEcat]

Hi, I have just bought a Goodmans 5.1 SS system off Bid-TV clearance site!
It is based around a DVD Video Plus Recorder with a built in MF/MW radio. It has 1 Sub Woofer and 5 little other speakers it chucks out 200 watts RMS. I have yet to set it up as I hope to get a Sky HD box next week and did ont fancy setting it up and then possibly having to re-configure when Sky come.
It only cost me £80.57! Below is a guide to what is is and does. I am going to connect it to a 37" LG LCD (See Previous Thread re connecting stuff..

GHC304DVDR - 200W RMS DVD Recorder / Home Cinema Speaker Kit


75W RMS passive subwoofer 5 x 25W RMS satellite speakers
DVD+R, +RW recording format with 1 touch recording
Up to 6 hours recording per disc
Plays DVD (inc. +/ -R, +/ -RW), CD (inc. CDR), JPEG & Kodak picture CD
Dolby digital 5.1 channel sound and prologic ii decoder
Enhances 2 channel audio to full Dolby 5.1 channel sound
Chapter skip/ search & repeat (1/ all/ a-b)
Zoom and slow motion/ step function
Videoplus
Supports multi-session recording
High tolerance to damaged/ scratched discs
Built in FM PLL radio with Auto/ manual station search
50 presets (30FM & 20 MW)
Separate channel volume adjustments
Automatic setup test-tone
2 x SCART sockets
Audio outputs: RCA, coaxial, SCART
Video outputs: RCA, S-video, component, composite, SCART
Inputs: RCA (front), RCA (rear), S-video (front), S-video (rear), SCART
NTSC/ PAL auto detection and VFD display Product Dimensions
Unit - W420 x H59 x D340mm
Sub Woofer - W165 x H320 x D275mm
Sat Spks - W95 x H120 x D105mm
Weight - 12.5Kg


Slimline one-box solution saves wiring and space
Powerful 200W output
Transforms 2 channel source into 5.1 channel surround sound
Overwrite recordings without deleting entire disc
Videoplus for simple programming
DVD+R, DVD+RW recording format
Record up to 6 hours of TV per disc
Front mounted RCA sockets for easy games console/ camcorder connection
Built in FM radio for added versatility
Remote control.

Was/Is this a decent buy ? When it it set up I will let you all know..

sk THE cat