Home cinema

[Leeshez]

Hi what is a good system for about £300? I take it 5.1 is better than 2.1 with having more speakers. This is the TV. http://www.avforums.com/forums/lg-forum/915419-official-lg-lh5000-lcd-thread.html
Thanks in advance.

 

[C.J]

Personally, I'd go for an amp/speaker/sub set up, rather than a 'Home cinema' kit.

This way, everything plugs into the amp (console/DVD/Sky) then 1 HDMI goes from the amp to the TV.

I'd recommend Onkyo (biased), and you can get a pretty decent starter pack for around £350 (This one). This one has v1.4 HDMI, 4x HDMI ports and 5.1 surround. You can always upgrade the speakers/sub separately at a later date (the true benefit to having an amp).

 

[Brand86]

I sort of agree with CJ but home cinemas now usually have a wide mix of inputs - mine has 4 HDMI inputs for example so Xbox goes straight in, and the Bluray player is integrated into the player too.

Like most things though depends what your needs are and how much you want to spend mate...

 

[Leeshez]

Thanks, i never thought of that. . They have that at Preston.

 

[Leeshez]

Well ATM i have a Blu Ray player and an Xbox also Virgin media,s Tivo box. I have a Philips HTS 3357 surround system which is phono connection. I can connect the tivo via Scart and Phono cable. I can,t connect the Blu ray player or the xbox. I tried to connect the Blu ray Via COAXIAL DIGITAL IN but it sounded bad and crackly. So i was after something which does it all. Either a new surround system or go for an amp as said.

 

[Adam]

Separate amp ftw.

 

[scott.p]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B003H9NHXI/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1308959007&sr=8-1 I have this and I'm really pleased with it very nice sound quality, very reasonable price, compact and tidy it is also upgradeable to 5.1 simply by adding 3 more speakers.

 

[ChrisR]

I have the previous model of the Onkyo and agree it's a great little unit.

 

[Leeshez]

Well i got one. This was what i went for http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/onkyo/hts5405/onky-hts5405
Oh dear me what a sound it is. Thanks for the info guys .

 

[JD]

Looks great Lee. Sound good then?!

 

[C.J]

Well i got one. This was what i went for http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/onkyo/hts5405/onky-hts5405
Oh dear me what a sound it is. Thanks for the info guys .

Good choice. You can't go wrong with Onkyo.

 

[Leeshez]

Looks great Lee. Sound good then?!

So far so good yes. Now i have balanced the speakers it is even better.

 

[Leeshez]

Oh i,m going to get a pair of Mission floor standing speakers for the rear surround on it. Not sure what model they are yet.