Sony 5.1 Systems

05-09-2008, 21:42

Thinking about buying a Sony all in one DVD / 5.1 System as I haven't got room for a component one.

Model is DAVDZ260

Have tried to see if this has optical input, so I can run the 5.1 sound from my SKY HD through it but am getting conflicting results when looking on websites.

Anyone got any idea?

Thanks

ps found a good deal too - ARGOS want £199 but found it on the interweb for around £155!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RoystonVasey · 05-09-2008, 22:08

Try digital direct mate, wel cheap

http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/sony/...FQunQwodzAIYjQ

chrisjr · 05-09-2008, 22:52

Well if Sony don't know what their kit has I suppose nobody does

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-su...TechnicalSpecs

Quote:

Input / Output

Audio Line IN (Analog) NO
Audio Line IN (Optical) 1
Audio Line IN (Coaxial) 1

06-09-2008, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Well if Sony don't know what their kit has I suppose nobody does

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-su...TechnicalSpecs

COOL!

Thanks for the link.

Now, being a bit of a techno phobe, does this mean I can watch movies through my SKY HD box and listen in true 5.1 ?????????

(Sorry but it's an age thing..........)

chrisjr · 06-09-2008, 17:34

Only if the movies have a true 5.1 soundtrack will you get true 5.1 surround out of the system. As if that isn't stating the bleedin' obvious

One good thing though, if the manual is to be believed, is that you can apply Dolby ProLogic decoding to a stereo signal. That will generate a surround sound signal from the stereo. Not as good as true 5.1 but can be pretty convincing given the right source material.

06-09-2008, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

Only if the movies have a true 5.1 soundtrack will you get true 5.1 surround out of the system. As if that isn't stating the bleedin' obvious

One good thing though, if the manual is to be believed, is that you can apply Dolby ProLogic decoding to a stereo signal. That will generate a surround sound signal from the stereo. Not as good as true 5.1 but can be pretty convincing given the right source material.

According to the sky+ / hd Planner, most of the movies ARE broadcast in 5.1.
If this is the case and this system CAN decode them via the optical input, it will be a worthwhile purchase.

Please help, dazed and confused now

niall campbell · 07-09-2008, 10:19

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK

get this at £250 and future proof yourself

you will need a speaker package, get one at richer sound too.... its the amp thats important with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI to telly

07-09-2008, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK

get this at £250 and future proof yourself

you will need a speaker package, get one at richer sound too.... its the amp thats important with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI to telly

Love to BUT haven't got room.

Well actuallly that's not strictly true but the MRS hates too much, as she puts it "clutter"

05-09-2008, 21:42	#1
Kentboy Posts: n/a	Sony 5.1 Systems Thinking about buying a Sony all in one DVD / 5.1 System as I haven't got room for a component one. Model is DAVDZ260 Have tried to see if this has optical input, so I can run the 5.1 sound from my SKY HD through it but am getting conflicting results when looking on websites. Anyone got any idea? Thanks ps found a good deal too - ARGOS want £199 but found it on the interweb for around £155!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-09-2008, 22:08	#2
RoystonVasey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 503	Try digital direct mate, wel cheap http://www.digitaldirect.co.uk/sony/...FQunQwodzAIYjQ

05-09-2008, 22:52	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Well if Sony don't know what their kit has I suppose nobody does http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-su...TechnicalSpecs Quote: Input / Output Audio Line IN (Analog) NO Audio Line IN (Optical) 1 Audio Line IN (Coaxial) 1

06-09-2008, 16:36	#4
Kentboy Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Well if Sony don't know what their kit has I suppose nobody does http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-su...TechnicalSpecs COOL! Thanks for the link. Now, being a bit of a techno phobe, does this mean I can watch movies through my SKY HD box and listen in true 5.1 ????????? (Sorry but it's an age thing..........)

06-09-2008, 17:34	#5
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Only if the movies have a true 5.1 soundtrack will you get true 5.1 surround out of the system. As if that isn't stating the bleedin' obvious One good thing though, if the manual is to be believed, is that you can apply Dolby ProLogic decoding to a stereo signal. That will generate a surround sound signal from the stereo. Not as good as true 5.1 but can be pretty convincing given the right source material.

06-09-2008, 21:35	#6
Kentboy Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr Only if the movies have a true 5.1 soundtrack will you get true 5.1 surround out of the system. As if that isn't stating the bleedin' obvious One good thing though, if the manual is to be believed, is that you can apply Dolby ProLogic decoding to a stereo signal. That will generate a surround sound signal from the stereo. Not as good as true 5.1 but can be pretty convincing given the right source material. According to the sky+ / hd Planner, most of the movies ARE broadcast in 5.1. If this is the case and this system CAN decode them via the optical input, it will be a worthwhile purchase. Please help, dazed and confused now

07-09-2008, 10:19	#7
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK get this at £250 and future proof yourself you will need a speaker package, get one at richer sound too.... its the amp thats important with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI to telly

07-09-2008, 20:22	#8
Kentboy Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK get this at £250 and future proof yourself you will need a speaker package, get one at richer sound too.... its the amp thats important with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI to telly Love to BUT haven't got room. Well actuallly that's not strictly true but the MRS hates too much, as she puts it "clutter"

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