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Kilim
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So this is the equipment I have so far in my livingroom:
My livingroom is 16' L x 13' W.
Budget: ~$800
(Can possibly go $1000 within reason)
I am thinking of upgrading my audio and not sure how to do it right to get that Home Theater sound/feel.
I checked out the ConsumerSearch web review and am still kinda confused:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electronics/home-theater-systems/
I have my PS3 for my Blu-Ray viewing and my Toshiba A30 for HD-DVD Viewing and can use either for upconverted DVD viewing.
So I am thinking I won't need a system with an Upconverted DVD included.
I was thinking the Onkyo HT-SR800 as it has the HDMI IN/Out and also TOSLink or will the Onkyo HT-S990THX be a better setup in the long term? or how about the Onkyo HT-SP908?
And thinking that I can just get the Cables-to-Go HDMI or TOSLink Splitter if I need more In/Outs ports.
Would I need a system with HDMI Input/Outputs? I have seen seperate HDMI Switchers with IR Remote control also. http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3108&sku=40922
Would I need TOSLink Input/Output? I have a seperate TOSLinkSwitchers with IR Remote control also http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3108&sku=40324
What would you guys suggest?
Most important for me is the ability to control everything with my Logitech Harmony 880 Remote.
Right now I am leaning towards either:
(Budget is $800 or less)
Onkyo TX-SR605 AVR + Speakers or just the Onkyo HT-SP908.
I don't NEED the Upgraded DVD Player and I-pod dock of the 908.
(I will more than likely just give the Upconverted DVD player and I-pod dock to someone or ebay it)
But I do Not know if I can find a speaker setup that is decent or better than what comes pre-packaged with the 908 that I can get if I just buy the 605AVR + Speakers.
Or should I go for something like a Yamaha RX-V661/HTR-6060 and higher. Pioneer Elite 81TXV and higher or Maybe one of the Denon models and just get some starter set speakers?
What I am hoping for is a decent system for now that I can easily upgrade later on.
And what are the suggestions for what I should upgrade to?
I admit I am a noob when it comes to this and would like to get some help please
My livingroom is 16' L x 13' W.
Samsung LN-T4069F HDTV
SA 8300HD HD-DVR Cablebox
Toshiba A30 HD-DVD Player
PS3 40gb
Wii
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
IMPACT ACOUSTICS™ 3-PLAY™ HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPONENT VIDEO/DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR (To connect System Audio to the Z-5500)
Desktop PC Connected via DVI-HDMI Cables
Logitech Harmony 880 Universal remote
SA 8300HD HD-DVR Cablebox
Toshiba A30 HD-DVD Player
PS3 40gb
Wii
Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speaker System
IMPACT ACOUSTICS™ 3-PLAY™ HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPONENT VIDEO/DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR (To connect System Audio to the Z-5500)
Desktop PC Connected via DVI-HDMI Cables
Logitech Harmony 880 Universal remote
Budget: ~$800
(Can possibly go $1000 within reason)
I am thinking of upgrading my audio and not sure how to do it right to get that Home Theater sound/feel.
I checked out the ConsumerSearch web review and am still kinda confused:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electronics/home-theater-systems/
I have my PS3 for my Blu-Ray viewing and my Toshiba A30 for HD-DVD Viewing and can use either for upconverted DVD viewing.
So I am thinking I won't need a system with an Upconverted DVD included.
I was thinking the Onkyo HT-SR800 as it has the HDMI IN/Out and also TOSLink or will the Onkyo HT-S990THX be a better setup in the long term? or how about the Onkyo HT-SP908?
And thinking that I can just get the Cables-to-Go HDMI or TOSLink Splitter if I need more In/Outs ports.
Would I need a system with HDMI Input/Outputs? I have seen seperate HDMI Switchers with IR Remote control also. http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3108&sku=40922
Would I need TOSLink Input/Output? I have a seperate TOSLinkSwitchers with IR Remote control also http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=3108&sku=40324
What would you guys suggest?
Most important for me is the ability to control everything with my Logitech Harmony 880 Remote.
Right now I am leaning towards either:
(Budget is $800 or less)
Onkyo TX-SR605 AVR + Speakers or just the Onkyo HT-SP908.
I don't NEED the Upgraded DVD Player and I-pod dock of the 908.
(I will more than likely just give the Upconverted DVD player and I-pod dock to someone or ebay it)
But I do Not know if I can find a speaker setup that is decent or better than what comes pre-packaged with the 908 that I can get if I just buy the 605AVR + Speakers.
Or should I go for something like a Yamaha RX-V661/HTR-6060 and higher. Pioneer Elite 81TXV and higher or Maybe one of the Denon models and just get some starter set speakers?
What I am hoping for is a decent system for now that I can easily upgrade later on.
And what are the suggestions for what I should upgrade to?
I admit I am a noob when it comes to this and would like to get some help please
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