Surround Sound with PS3

MarkElkington · 01-10-2008, 14:08

I have a PS3 and a Sony Bravia 40" LCDTV...

I would like a decent sound system, but don't have a clue - could anyone recommend a decent one for me please? Do they hook straight into the PS3?

Not sure how much Im looking to spend yet. Lets keep initial suggestions to under £300, if possible...

Thanks in advance!

SheepdogNo1 · 01-10-2008, 14:17

can get a decent amp & speakers on ebay for that amount , or shop around at Richers etc for last years models.

willowfan · 01-10-2008, 14:22

Richer Sounds do some decent Yamaha amps and 5.1 speaker packs that are perfectly acceptable unless you are a real audiophile. I think it cost me around £300 when I bought from there about a year ago.

DNZ711 · 01-10-2008, 14:56

Just make sure whatever you chose as either HDMI audeo decoding or Digital optical inputs. PS3 does not have coaxial digital output.

At this atage in your A/V lifeline you will not notice the difference between 5.1 DTS / DD or 7.1 DTS HD / DD True HD so dont be suckered in to the 'you need to have 7.1 for Blu Ray etc...'

Stick to a decent 'all in one' system with optical input for PS3 and you can use the integrated amp/dvd transport for multi region DVDs.

Matty

Deacon1972 · 01-10-2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkElkington

I have a PS3 and a Sony Bravia 40" LCDTV...

I would like a decent sound system, but don't have a clue - could anyone recommend a decent one for me please? Do they hook straight into the PS3?

Not sure how much Im looking to spend yet. Lets keep initial suggestions to under £300, if possible...

Thanks in advance!

Personally I'd go for something that can playback the lossless audio from Bluray, soundtracks from DTS HD MA are truly stunning.

Have a look at the Sony STRDG820

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

For the speaker package you could go for the Yamaha NSP110 (£80) or the Onkyo SKSHT518 (£170).

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-SKSHT518-BLK

The Onkyo package pushes you slightly over budget but the Sony does deserve the better package, you won't get anything this compatible with Bluray for cheaper.

The Tannoy EFX5.1 or FX5.1 speaker packages are further options, I believe Tannoy sell the extra satellites for 7.1 if you ever wanted to upgrade for the full blown Bluray experience.

MarkElkington · 01-10-2008, 17:17

Whats the difference in quality like between the seperate receivers / speaker packages and the and the 'one box home cinema systems'?

Am I right in thinking those 'one box' systems already include the DVD player, and are a bit more basic / easy to set up? I could use the extra DVD player, the one in the living room could then go back in the conservatory.

It might also be worth noting that by the end of the year or say February next year I'll have SkyHD too, and wouldnt mind being able to hook that up too.

Deacon1972 · 01-10-2008, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkElkington

Whats the difference in quality like between the seperate receivers / speaker packages and the and the 'one box home cinema systems'?

Am I right in thinking those 'one box' systems already include the DVD player, and are a bit more basic?

The all in one packages around your budget are made to a budget. You only have to look at what they have to squeeze into the DVD player or the sub to see where certain corners are cut. Weight is a good indication on the quality of the amps, a separate av receiver will weigh considerably more than the all in one equivalent.

All in one systems can also be very limited on connections, the user can be very restricted on what external equipment can be connected to it, even if external equipment can be connected, some systems restrict 5.1 output or sometimes basic DPL.

If anything goes wrong with an all in one you will have a hard time trying to replace the item that's faulty as components are rarely sold separately. You normally end up buying a completely new system.

IMO a separate system has a better build and sound quality, from the amp to the wide range of good quality speakers and packages out there.

MarkElkington · 01-10-2008, 17:37

Sorry deacon, I changed my post as you quoted it - but I get what you mean. I want to be able to hook sky hd up too, so seperates it is!!

01-10-2008, 14:08	#1
MarkElkington Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112	Surround Sound with PS3 I have a PS3 and a Sony Bravia 40" LCDTV... I would like a decent sound system, but don't have a clue - could anyone recommend a decent one for me please? Do they hook straight into the PS3? Not sure how much Im looking to spend yet. Lets keep initial suggestions to under £300, if possible... Thanks in advance!

01-10-2008, 14:17	#2
SheepdogNo1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Blackpool on the seafront Posts: 6,323	can get a decent amp & speakers on ebay for that amount , or shop around at Richers etc for last years models.

01-10-2008, 14:22	#3
willowfan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 2,339	Richer Sounds do some decent Yamaha amps and 5.1 speaker packs that are perfectly acceptable unless you are a real audiophile. I think it cost me around £300 when I bought from there about a year ago.

01-10-2008, 14:56	#4
DNZ711 Guest Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 721	Just make sure whatever you chose as either HDMI audeo decoding or Digital optical inputs. PS3 does not have coaxial digital output. At this atage in your A/V lifeline you will not notice the difference between 5.1 DTS / DD or 7.1 DTS HD / DD True HD so dont be suckered in to the 'you need to have 7.1 for Blu Ray etc...' Stick to a decent 'all in one' system with optical input for PS3 and you can use the integrated amp/dvd transport for multi region DVDs. Matty

01-10-2008, 15:40	#5
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkElkington I have a PS3 and a Sony Bravia 40" LCDTV... I would like a decent sound system, but don't have a clue - could anyone recommend a decent one for me please? Do they hook straight into the PS3? Not sure how much Im looking to spend yet. Lets keep initial suggestions to under £300, if possible... Thanks in advance! Personally I'd go for something that can playback the lossless audio from Bluray, soundtracks from DTS HD MA are truly stunning. Have a look at the Sony STRDG820 http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK For the speaker package you could go for the Yamaha NSP110 (£80) or the Onkyo SKSHT518 (£170). http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-SKSHT518-BLK The Onkyo package pushes you slightly over budget but the Sony does deserve the better package, you won't get anything this compatible with Bluray for cheaper. The Tannoy EFX5.1 or FX5.1 speaker packages are further options, I believe Tannoy sell the extra satellites for 7.1 if you ever wanted to upgrade for the full blown Bluray experience.

01-10-2008, 17:17	#6
MarkElkington Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112	Whats the difference in quality like between the seperate receivers / speaker packages and the and the 'one box home cinema systems'? Am I right in thinking those 'one box' systems already include the DVD player, and are a bit more basic / easy to set up? I could use the extra DVD player, the one in the living room could then go back in the conservatory. It might also be worth noting that by the end of the year or say February next year I'll have SkyHD too, and wouldnt mind being able to hook that up too.

01-10-2008, 17:28	#7
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkElkington Whats the difference in quality like between the seperate receivers / speaker packages and the and the 'one box home cinema systems'? Am I right in thinking those 'one box' systems already include the DVD player, and are a bit more basic? The all in one packages around your budget are made to a budget. You only have to look at what they have to squeeze into the DVD player or the sub to see where certain corners are cut. Weight is a good indication on the quality of the amps, a separate av receiver will weigh considerably more than the all in one equivalent. All in one systems can also be very limited on connections, the user can be very restricted on what external equipment can be connected to it, even if external equipment can be connected, some systems restrict 5.1 output or sometimes basic DPL. If anything goes wrong with an all in one you will have a hard time trying to replace the item that's faulty as components are rarely sold separately. You normally end up buying a completely new system. IMO a separate system has a better build and sound quality, from the amp to the wide range of good quality speakers and packages out there.

01-10-2008, 17:37	#8
MarkElkington Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 112	Sorry deacon, I changed my post as you quoted it - but I get what you mean. I want to be able to hook sky hd up too, so seperates it is!!

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