Steven11788
10-22-2008, 01:09 PM
hello, Im a collage student so money, matters at moment. I have a samsung 42 in. tv, not sure what model. hi-def 1080p thats all i know, I have a sony 5 disc, changer dvd player, a ps3 and a wii. what is a good tuner with surround sound that i could hook up all of my systems and they all get surround, also another question Im using the standerd red-white-yellow av cable for systems, is it worh me going out to by the HDMI for them all. Will there be a big noticeble differance, sorry if this is hard to understand,new to all this.
Steven
Bigloww
10-22-2008, 01:27 PM
1st off, I would definately get a HDMI cable for your PS3 if you don't already. That will allow for 1080p HD for games and Blue Ray movies. A HUGE difference vs SD 480i, HUGE..You can also use your PS3 as a good upconversion SD DVD player and forget about the Sony DVD player if you want. I would also get the component video cable for the Wii (around $18). This will allow for 480p and a bit better PQ you will get vs the composite/S-video cable. Don't pay BIG $$$ for HDMI or component cables from brands like Monster. You can get em here and many other places for as little as $10 a pop.
www.monoprice.com
For what you need/can afford in a 5.1 SS system Onkyo and Yamaha make a few that will be rite up your alley. You didn't give your price limit, but this Onkyo 4100 system can be had at CC for around $350 onsale.. Even cheaper on the web.. The 3100 can be had for around $269.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-HT-S4100-5-1-Channel-Home-Theater-with-iPod-Dock-Black-HTS4100/sem/rpsm/oid/211808/catOid/-12884/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-HT-S3100-5-1-Receiver-Speaker-System-HTS3100/sem/rpsm/oid/208452/catOid/-12884/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Steven11788
10-22-2008, 04:44 PM
thank you bigloww, around 500 bucks is the limit, i'll check the Onkyo out
