Surround Sound system

Neil-H-1980 · 25-11-2008, 21:54

hi folks

looking for some ideas.

im needing to get a new home cinema surround sound system as my cheap and nasty one is broken.

im not fussed about having a dvd player included it.

i would be looking at around the £150-£200 mark.

any recommendations?

the hamster · 25-11-2008, 22:23

with your list of equipment you need an AV amplifier mate. Multiple inputs for all devices and best sound options.

Have a look at Richersounds website for some great buys.

for example

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...d=SONY-STRK880

but you will need a speaker package to suit this, preferably with an active subwoofer.

I got my complete set-up for under £100 on Ebay. I got a Sony STR amplifier and JBL surround sound speaker package. Connected it all up to my Sky HD, PS3 and Wii and the results are excellent. Do some ebay hunting mate!

RobAnt · 26-11-2008, 07:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil-H-1980

hi folks

looking for some ideas.

im needing to get a new home cinema surround sound system as my cheap and nasty one is broken.

i would be looking at around the £150-£200 mark.

Sorry Neil, but there's a contradition in your statements here. You seem to want a system that isn't cheap and nasty, but you only budget £150-£200. It ain't gonna happen my friend.

You can get some nice sounding ones for that much money, but that isn't what you seem to be asking for, you're asking for something that ISN'T cheap.

However, try the Logitech 5500's - a wide variety of digital and analogue inputs in a 5.1 surround sound package.

Neil-H-1980 · 27-11-2008, 20:21

thanks guys.

may expand my budget.

Neil-H-1980 · 08-12-2008, 17:58

ive narrowed it down to the following two

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-ci...kit/ht-ddwg700

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-AV63-.../dp/B0018LZ6JU

what would be best?

the hamster · 08-12-2008, 21:44

the sony is massively restriced on connections according to the spec sheet on that page so I would go for the Yammy as it has 2 x optical connections and a digi coaxial connection should you need it.

MrGiles2 · 08-12-2008, 22:19

Go for the Yammy, you cant go wrong. Thats what I have and its a gem!

Especially when I watch Blu Ray movies

niall campbell · 09-12-2008, 16:39

amp choices

http://www.denon.co.uk/site/frames_m...detail&Pid=388 denon £400

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/TX-SR606.html onkyo £400

http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK sony £250

you need as many HDMI inputs as possible and HDMI 1.3 with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-HD Master Audio as well

just get one of these and use your speakers, if you want you can upgrade the speakers later; but the amp is the key

Neil-H-1980 · 09-12-2008, 16:51

my budget is only 200 i have been told!!! plus i cannot usemy currnet speakers as the amp is built into the sub and the remote sensor is in the centre speaker

rear of the sony - http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0/IMG_8948.jpg

rear of the yammy - http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u..._rear_1200.jpg

the hamster · 09-12-2008, 19:54

I still say go for the Yammy, and i've got a Sony at home so i'm not being biased. I just think that the Yammy offers better value for money out of the 2.

Neil-H-1980 · 09-12-2008, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by the hamster

I still say go for the Yammy, and i've got a Sony at home so i'm not being biased. I just think that the Yammy offers better value for money out of the 2.

im certainly leaning towards the yammy at the moment.

Trickle · 09-12-2008, 23:14

How about this. It looks pretty good for a low budget.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DAV-DZ2...dp/B0015S394U/

25-11-2008, 21:54	#1
Neil-H-1980 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 85	Surround Sound system hi folks looking for some ideas. im needing to get a new home cinema surround sound system as my cheap and nasty one is broken. im not fussed about having a dvd player included it. i would be looking at around the £150-£200 mark. any recommendations?

25-11-2008, 22:23	#2
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	with your list of equipment you need an AV amplifier mate. Multiple inputs for all devices and best sound options. Have a look at Richersounds website for some great buys. for example http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...d=SONY-STRK880 but you will need a speaker package to suit this, preferably with an active subwoofer. I got my complete set-up for under £100 on Ebay. I got a Sony STR amplifier and JBL surround sound speaker package. Connected it all up to my Sky HD, PS3 and Wii and the results are excellent. Do some ebay hunting mate!

26-11-2008, 07:00	#3
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil-H-1980 hi folks looking for some ideas. im needing to get a new home cinema surround sound system as my cheap and nasty one is broken. i would be looking at around the £150-£200 mark. Sorry Neil, but there's a contradition in your statements here. You seem to want a system that isn't cheap and nasty, but you only budget £150-£200. It ain't gonna happen my friend. You can get some nice sounding ones for that much money, but that isn't what you seem to be asking for, you're asking for something that ISN'T cheap. However, try the Logitech 5500's - a wide variety of digital and analogue inputs in a 5.1 surround sound package.

27-11-2008, 20:21	#4
Neil-H-1980 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 85	thanks guys. may expand my budget.

08-12-2008, 17:58	#5
Neil-H-1980 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 85	ive narrowed it down to the following two http://www.sony.co.uk/product/hcs-ci...kit/ht-ddwg700 or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-AV63-.../dp/B0018LZ6JU what would be best?

08-12-2008, 21:44	#6
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	the sony is massively restriced on connections according to the spec sheet on that page so I would go for the Yammy as it has 2 x optical connections and a digi coaxial connection should you need it.

08-12-2008, 22:19	#7
MrGiles2 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Teesside Posts: 1,940	Go for the Yammy, you cant go wrong. Thats what I have and its a gem! Especially when I watch Blu Ray movies

09-12-2008, 16:39	#8
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	amp choices http://www.denon.co.uk/site/frames_m...detail&Pid=388 denon £400 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/TX-SR606.html onkyo £400 http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...Y-STRDG820-BLK sony £250 you need as many HDMI inputs as possible and HDMI 1.3 with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, and DTS-HD Master Audio as well just get one of these and use your speakers, if you want you can upgrade the speakers later; but the amp is the key

09-12-2008, 16:51	#9
Neil-H-1980 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 85	my budget is only 200 i have been told!!! plus i cannot usemy currnet speakers as the amp is built into the sub and the remote sensor is in the centre speaker rear of the sony - http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...0/IMG_8948.jpg rear of the yammy - http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u..._rear_1200.jpg

09-12-2008, 19:54	#10
the hamster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: AA Aerials, Grantham & Melton Posts: 1,034	I still say go for the Yammy, and i've got a Sony at home so i'm not being biased. I just think that the Yammy offers better value for money out of the 2.

09-12-2008, 20:07	#11
Neil-H-1980 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 85	Quote: Originally Posted by the hamster I still say go for the Yammy, and i've got a Sony at home so i'm not being biased. I just think that the Yammy offers better value for money out of the 2. im certainly leaning towards the yammy at the moment.

09-12-2008, 23:14	#12
Trickle Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cambridge Posts: 42	How about this. It looks pretty good for a low budget. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DAV-DZ2...dp/B0015S394U/

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