5.1 build up

[Jacket4256]

ok so I fig I would try here first, I am looking to buy a 5.1 surrondsound for my room, first thing I wanna buy is the receiver. ok well I am using a ps3 for my blue ray player an dvd. I dont know what other kind of info that I need to give up. the tv is a toshiba , I would like something that I can use HDMI for video and audio so please help me out thanks

 

[newb]

You'll need more info for this group

Greetings....
I'm new to this also. This site is great but you need to supply more info to get a good response.

What's your budget, what's the size of the room, movies or music, TV and connectivity to it.

Keep in mind also, the speakers are the biggest hit on the budget but they are the most important aspect, and then a receiver/amp configuration to drive them.

Hope this helps some. Check out the amp and loudspeaker sections to see MANY similar posts to your own.
Happy Listening

 

[mtrycrafts]

Greetings....
I'm new to this also. This site is great but you need to supply more info to get a good response.

What's your budget, what's the size of the room, movies or music, TV and connectivity to it.

Keep in mind also, the speakers are the biggest hit on the budget but they are the most important aspect, and then a receiver/amp configuration to drive them.

Hope this helps some. Check out the amp and loudspeaker sections to see MANY similar posts to your own.
Happy Listening

You learn fast what is needed. Great

 

[Davemcc]

then a receiver/amp configuration to drive them.

Quoted above lies the biggest reason for choosing you speakers first, then the receiver. Some speakers can present a difficult load to the amplifier and may require you to choose a beefier amp than you originally planned. It's worth it, though, if you find a set of speakers that you truly love. If you buy the receiver first, you may find that you have to limit your speaker selection to those the amp is capable of powering, or having to pass up a set of speakers you live because the amp can't drive them.

 

[Exit]

A Shot in the Dark, Primiing the Pump

I will take a chance without sufficient information.

Proposed 5.1 System

Yamaha RX-V661 Receiver $499.99
SVS SBS-01 5.1 Speakers and subwoofer system - $999

This is about the lowest price for a good audio system that has all the latest features. From here you go up in price.

 

[Jacket4256]

ok well I have a lot of irons in the fire so this will be a peice together set when I have the money, but I dont wanna spend more thank 2k on it,

the room is about 20x10 I am using a 37in toshiba regeza, and the cable that I have is comcast digital, also I am gonna use it for movies and games no music, I will go look around some more now thanks for neone who can help!!!

 

[Jacket4256]

looking at maybe rx-v661/663 or maybe Onkyo TS-SR605/705??? would these be to much or just right for what i am trying to do??

 

[Jacket4256]

ok so I am really liking the rx-v models...am I better off goin with teh 663 over the 661???? is it gonna make a 150 differences

 

[Seth=L]

Since the PS3 can only decode the HD audio formats internally I see no reason to get the RX-V663, the RX-V661 should suffice. That SVS system that Exit proposed would be excellent. You should spend at least 2/3 of your audio budget on speakers, so that amount is about right.

 

[Jacket4256]

ok sweet thanks seth so I should just get the rxv661 and be done with it ?

 

[Seth=L]

ok sweet thanks seth so I should just get the rxv661 and be done with it ?

I think it would be wise, what speakers are you using again?

 

[Jacket4256]

I really dont know yet I have about 5 in mind right now but I have a set of older jbl's that I will use for the time being, I am not really sure on anything I am a uber n00b with all of this right now

 

[Seth=L]

I really dont know yet I have about 5 in mind right now but I have a set of older jbl's that I will use for the time being, I am not really sure on anything I am a uber n00b with all of this right now

Just don't pick inefficient speakers (anything with a rating below 85 dB/1watt/1meter) and/or below 6 ohm impedance.

 

[Jacket4256]

ok thanks for the help man, most of the ones I have been looking at are on the higher in better to have to much than not enough