Newbie questions

[Wan2BVideophile]

First time posting here so Greetings to All.

I just purchased an Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver to go along with my Sony 52XBR4 LCD and BDP-S500 BluRay player. I was reading the product review article on my receiver (to see if I did well or not) and at one point it stated that the the HDMI output was capable of 1080p60. My question is, what does the 60 represent? I am hoping that it is not 60 Hz refresh rate and it means I am degrading my 120 Hz refresh rate signal by putting it through the receiver first. I haven't noticed a difference but I only watched one HD movie since.

I am also looking to install in-wall speakers for the LT/RT/CTR and in-ceiling speakers for the LT/RT/RLT/RRT channels. I do not like the idea of going overhead with the surround channels but I mulled it over the entire weekend and given the room layout/size limitations, I think it is the only way and still maintain the clean simple decor my wife and I like. I dont like the idea of using the wall/ceilings cavities as enclosures. Stemming from my relatively extensive experience in car audio, I am convinced that the correctly sized enclosure will make or break a 2-ways performance. Does anyone have any recommendations/suggetions?

 

[Jack Hammer]

To answer your first question, yes, the 60 does refer to the 60hz refresh. However, the 120hz has nothing to do with your reciever. The 120 is done at the tv by the tv regardless of whatever signal has been passed from your other equipment to it. So no worries there.

Not sure about Q2.

Jack

 

[Highbar]

Jack's right. The 120 is done by the TV no matter what the signal input is, so no deal there. Though from everything I've heard 120 is really only good for sports and some action shots, some say it can add motion blur to regular TV and movies. I haven't tried it so I don't know.

Good luck either way and I wouldn't worry about it.

T

 

[m_vanmeter]

take a look at Mirage Omnicans, 5" or 6" for in in-ceiling speakers. Front in-walls are also made by Mirage, but a ton of other manufacturers make them as well, so that would be a matter of preference. Timbre matching fronts is desireable, but not as critical when it comes to surrounds.

 

[ParkerAudio]

I am using the mirage omnicans in the ceiling, and they put out excellent sound. Nice installation, you are able to direct the sound, and the little half bubble that comes out of the ceiling is a interesting talking piece.

 

[Exit]

In-wall and in-ceiling speakers are made by a lot of brand name speaker companies. Just Google one of your favorite companies and check for them. I know rbh, Boston Acoustics, Infinity and others make them. You probably don't need the best for the surrounds, but like freestanding speakers, you can expect to pay a decent price for the mains and center where it really counts. I think Velodyne makes an in-wall subwoofer if you want to get really carried away.