Which 5.1 Surround sound decoder is best

Mr_Steptoe · 29-09-2008, 21:06

Here's the problem
I already have the speakers and sub woofer for a surround system but what i need is a 5.1 surround sound decoder with 2 optical outputs....... the way i want to set it up is

SKY HD > decoder 5.1 surround sound
PS3 > 5.1 surround sound

I will use the PS3 for games and to watch all my DVD's

I'm a novice at all this so woundn't want to spend more that £100 - £150

any bargins out there ..??

LozPR · 30-09-2008, 11:50

Hi,

Could the Panasonic SC-PT160 5.1 Channel DVD Home Cinema System be something which fits your criteria??

Product Details

* Output Power : 330W (RMS)
* USB Terminal for MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX Playback
* Multi-Format Playback: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/ -R (DL), +RW,+R (DL), CD, CD-R/RW, WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4
* 108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter
* DTS Digital Surround Sound, Dolby Pro Logic II
* Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder

It states that it can: Bring glorious surround sound into your home without breaking the bank, thanks to this Panasonic DVD system

It is available from M&S for £152.50 including P&P.

Hope this helps

clockworks999 · 30-09-2008, 13:56

What about buying secondhand? £150 should get you a decent Denon or Yamaha AV amplifier that originally retailed for £400+.

MrGiles2 · 30-09-2008, 16:18

I agree with clockwork, Denon and Yamaha are pretty good AV Amplifiers. I should know, I have a Yamaha myself which I bought from Richersounds last November.

Don't overlook Onkyo though, its beginning to make a mark in the Home Cinema department these days.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

MrGriller · 30-09-2008, 19:48

http://www.richersounds.com/productl...up=AVRECEIVERS

CA 340r

Yamaha RXv361

These along with others on this page are worth a look.

29-09-2008, 21:06	#1
Mr_Steptoe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13	Which 5.1 Surround sound decoder is best Here's the problem I already have the speakers and sub woofer for a surround system but what i need is a 5.1 surround sound decoder with 2 optical outputs....... the way i want to set it up is SKY HD > decoder 5.1 surround sound PS3 > 5.1 surround sound I will use the PS3 for games and to watch all my DVD's I'm a novice at all this so woundn't want to spend more that £100 - £150 any bargins out there ..??

30-09-2008, 11:50	#2
LozPR Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PriceRunner Desk Posts: 238	Hi, Could the Panasonic SC-PT160 5.1 Channel DVD Home Cinema System be something which fits your criteria?? Product Details * Output Power : 330W (RMS) * USB Terminal for MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX Playback * Multi-Format Playback: DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/ -R (DL), +RW,+R (DL), CD, CD-R/RW, WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 * 108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter * DTS Digital Surround Sound, Dolby Pro Logic II * Integrated Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder It states that it can: Bring glorious surround sound into your home without breaking the bank, thanks to this Panasonic DVD system It is available from M&S for £152.50 including P&P. Hope this helps

30-09-2008, 13:56	#3
clockworks999 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 2,014	What about buying secondhand? £150 should get you a decent Denon or Yamaha AV amplifier that originally retailed for £400+.

30-09-2008, 16:18	#4
MrGiles2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside Posts: 1,940	I agree with clockwork, Denon and Yamaha are pretty good AV Amplifiers. I should know, I have a Yamaha myself which I bought from Richersounds last November. Don't overlook Onkyo though, its beginning to make a mark in the Home Cinema department these days. Hope you find what you are looking for.

30-09-2008, 19:48	#5
MrGriller Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 368	http://www.richersounds.com/productl...up=AVRECEIVERS CA 340r Yamaha RXv361 These along with others on this page are worth a look.

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