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Old 14-09-2007, 00:16
Darth Maniac
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I am planning on getting hi def kit in the near future. Basically I am planning to get a V+ box, PS3 or XBox 360 and maybe a hi def disc player (Not decided on format yet).

What I am looking for is a cheap but decent home cinema system that will take all 3 inputs (So I can listen to the sound on the decent speakers and then connect to the TV without losing picture quality.

At the moment I have a non hi def dvd home cinema system - I could plug my hi def stuff into that via scart but I would assume that, while it might sound good, the picture that would reach the TV would not be hi def.

I want a home cinema system that I could plug my hi def equipment into and experience decent sound and ensure that the picture on screen is full hi def.

I am not particularly brand conscious - I would buy a goodmans system if it was cheap and sounded good lol. However it is important that the sound is good and that the picture that reaches the TV is full hi def without any loss of quality.

Are there any systems that do that without breaking the bank? I am assuming it would need a hi def in/out facility but frankly I havent got a clue so help would be appreciated please

Ah - and one additional question. I am looking for a 40-42 inch TV. Looking at the forums it seems that people think 720p is fine for this - thats ok with me as it will save me some cash. However I notice that some TVs quote a 1024x768 pixel resolution while others quote a 1366 x 768 resolution. Which is best? I am guessing the latter but want to be sure.
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Old 14-09-2007, 18:43
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Ok first off, get a good entry level AV Receiver like this:

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/produ...oduct_id=13012

Shop around, may find it cheaper.

It has 2 optical outs and a digital coax, enough for you to run the optical to the 360, optical to the DVD player and digital coax to Sky or V+.

On the TV, if you are looking at 42" for LCD then the Sharp LC-42XD1E. (£800+)

If Plasma (you watch a lot of SD) then I say get the Panasonic PX70. (£700-800)

I have a Toshiba 42X and run a 360, Pioneer DVD player and cable box through the AV Receiver, makes life a lot easier.
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Old 15-09-2007, 16:19
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The reciever looks cool but doesnt have HDMI ports - does that matter? Also - when you say "The optical" do you mean to use the component video connectors?

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Old 15-09-2007, 21:42
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Ah - just figured it out I think. Component video has no sound right?

So I connect the sources via the Component Video ports (For the picture) AND the optical/coaxial ports (For the sound).

Right?
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Old 16-09-2007, 13:47
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Yeah the optical carries the sound for your 5.1 in top quality, that receiver has 2 optical slots and 1 digital coax.

I use it all the time with the 360 and my Pioneer DVD player and it is excellent.
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Old 20-09-2007, 18:56
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Remember, your amp could be used for processing the sound (using optical/coaxial digital as you describe) but you could plud the video streams (via HDMI) directly into a suitably socketed TV.

I have TX42PX70 which handles SD really well (albeit via a Sky HD box), and HD is truly lovely.

You could get the HD box but not take out the sub, use HDMI to your new TV and get the best SD pictures you can.

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