Which TV, recorder and surround sound?

PeterH52 · 09-07-2008, 07:46

I am rapidly approaching the time to replace my ancient TV and VCR with something that will stand the test of time. But I make no claims to being an expert so ned help to decide which is best.

I want a decent full HD 30 something TV which will be able to receive all future channels - so presumably I need freesat in there somehow which must work on both TV and recorder so i can watch one channel and record another.

The recorder will have to be able to deal with HD so I expect Blueray is the way to go. One that plays discs and has a hard drive. I have a few video cassettes and DVDs. Again I expect the new recorder to work with the old DVDs and I can somehow record the old cassettes onto a DVD.

Then where do I go for surround sound? I have no idea at all on that.

Panasonic is my make of choice but I am not wedded to it.

Total cost no more than £2,000 - is that possible?

Grateful any and all suggestions.

Chorley Matt · 09-07-2008, 11:33

Panasonic would be your only (current) choice for a TV with inbuilt Freesat tuner, though you'd have to move up to 42" to get this. AFAIK there is not currently any combined HDD/BD recorder on the domestic market, without resorting to PC based systems.

I would recommend going the separates road, start with a 37" Panasonic TV (they do both LCD and Plasma varieties depending on your preference), then build from there with separate Freesat HD-PVR, BD player (again, Panny do a very well regarded model - the DMPBD30), AV Amp and speaker package. Check the Freesat forum for more details on the currently available kit (and any issues that it may have).

John Currie · 09-07-2008, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chorley Matt

build from there with separate Freesat HD-PVR

There are no Freesat PVRs on the market at the moment...a few are in development (Humax) for release in the next couple of months.

Chorley Matt · 09-07-2008, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

There are no Freesat PVRs on the market at the moment...a few are in development (Humax) for release in the next couple of months.

Apologies John, I thought this had already been released.

niall campbell · 09-07-2008, 15:24

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/pro...8_5935286.html

get tht 606 amp as has it has HDMI 1.3 and lots of HDMI inputs and will last for years

09-07-2008, 07:46	#1
PeterH52 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Which TV, recorder and surround sound? I am rapidly approaching the time to replace my ancient TV and VCR with something that will stand the test of time. But I make no claims to being an expert so ned help to decide which is best. I want a decent full HD 30 something TV which will be able to receive all future channels - so presumably I need freesat in there somehow which must work on both TV and recorder so i can watch one channel and record another. The recorder will have to be able to deal with HD so I expect Blueray is the way to go. One that plays discs and has a hard drive. I have a few video cassettes and DVDs. Again I expect the new recorder to work with the old DVDs and I can somehow record the old cassettes onto a DVD. Then where do I go for surround sound? I have no idea at all on that. Panasonic is my make of choice but I am not wedded to it. Total cost no more than £2,000 - is that possible? Grateful any and all suggestions.

09-07-2008, 11:33	#2
Chorley Matt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wigan, Lancs. Posts: 265	Panasonic would be your only (current) choice for a TV with inbuilt Freesat tuner, though you'd have to move up to 42" to get this. AFAIK there is not currently any combined HDD/BD recorder on the domestic market, without resorting to PC based systems. I would recommend going the separates road, start with a 37" Panasonic TV (they do both LCD and Plasma varieties depending on your preference), then build from there with separate Freesat HD-PVR, BD player (again, Panny do a very well regarded model - the DMPBD30), AV Amp and speaker package. Check the Freesat forum for more details on the currently available kit (and any issues that it may have).

09-07-2008, 11:53	#3
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Chorley Matt build from there with separate Freesat HD-PVR There are no Freesat PVRs on the market at the moment...a few are in development (Humax) for release in the next couple of months.

09-07-2008, 12:01	#4
Chorley Matt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wigan, Lancs. Posts: 265	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie There are no Freesat PVRs on the market at the moment...a few are in development (Humax) for release in the next couple of months. Apologies John, I thought this had already been released.

09-07-2008, 15:24	#5
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/pro...8_5935286.html get tht 606 amp as has it has HDMI 1.3 and lots of HDMI inputs and will last for years

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