7.1 System for Cheap?

HD Goofnut · 06-09-2009, 11:59 AM

Ok, guys I am need of a potential Christmas gift for my dad because I need to start saving money for it now. What is the cheapest 7.1 HTiB system that I can buy that has TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding? I found a system on Amazon for $494, but it doesn't have the decoding of the HD audio sources. He's got a PS3 and a 46" 1080p Samsung LCD if that helps. Thanks in advance.

Loves2Watch · 06-09-2009, 12:47 PM

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HD Goofnut · 06-09-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

This one will do it for sure - http://www.accessories4less.com/make...e-BLACK/1.html

Thanks L2W. My setup wasn't even that cheap, but I am assuming my SR606 is better than the S6100. Thanks again and I will surely bookmark that page.

Stew4HD · 06-09-2009, 02:56 PM

One of my clients picked one of those systems up and I set it up for him last weekend. He is pretty happy with it.

Everything except the B speakers worked perfectly on it. I just could not get the B speakers to work so I ended up setting connecting the other room speakers to the "surround back" pair and he just sets the Onkyo to 7 channel stereo to listen to the speakers in the other room. Not ideal but it works.

Loves2Watch · 06-09-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew4HD

One of my clients picked one of those systems up and I set it up for him last weekend. He is pretty happy with it.

Everything except the B speakers worked perfectly on it. I just could not get the B speakers to work so I ended up setting connecting the other room speakers to the "surround back" pair and he just sets the Onkyo to 7 channel stereo to listen to the speakers in the other room. Not ideal but it works.

FYI - On that system, B speakers will only work when A speakers are off.

HD Goofnut · 06-09-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

FYI - On that system, B speakers will only work when A speakers are off.

So it's not a true 7.1 system then?

Loves2Watch · 06-09-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

So it's not a true 7.1 system then?

Yes it is on channel A, channel B is stereo and must be operated independently of channel A..

HD Goofnut · 06-09-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Yes it is on channel A, channel B is stereo and must be operated independently of channel A..

Is B like Zone 2 on my receiver?

HiDefRev · 06-09-2009, 05:57 PM

That's right. "B" speakers are the same as "Zone 2". The 6100 is most definitely a 7.1 system and decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, as well as all of the other Dolby and DTS audio formats. It also features HDMI switching. No matter where you purchase it, the 6100 is the biggest bang for the buck in true 7.1 systems.

Loves2Watch · 06-09-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is B like Zone 2 on my receiver?

For all intents and purposes, yes.

Stew4HD · 06-10-2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

FYI - On that system, B speakers will only work when A speakers are off.

I tried switching to just B speakers and to A + B but not sound would come from that the B set. According to the manual, when switching to A +B, the A speakers switch to 5.1 (if I remember correctly).

I'll play with is more when I go back to finish things up. He doesn't have a component rack/stand yet and when he gets one he likes, I'll go back and reconnect everything.

Stew4HD · 06-11-2009, 11:08 AM

I heard from Onkyo on the B speaker situation.. the only way to get sound to the B speakers is if th esource is analog. A digital signal cannot be heard through the B channel... that rules out any HDMI or Toslink signal... Basically, any source using the red/white composite 2 channel signal will play through the B speakers

awol · 06-11-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew4HD

I heard from Onkyo on the B speaker situation.. the only way to get sound to the B speakers is if th esource is analog. A digital signal cannot be heard through the B channel... that rules out any HDMI or Toslink signal... Basically, any source using the red/white composite 2 channel signal will play through the B speakers

That really seems like a waste...

How hard would it have been to actually work the preferred way?? Ugh...

Stew4HD · 06-11-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by awol

That really seems like a waste...

How hard would it have been to actually work the preferred way?? Ugh...

I agree but they'd just say.. pay more for better functionality, I guess.

I can make it work for this client though.

high145 · 06-17-2009, 08:47 PM

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06-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#1
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 28 Posts: 7,538	7.1 System for Cheap? Ok, guys I am need of a potential Christmas gift for my dad because I need to start saving money for it now. What is the cheapest 7.1 HTiB system that I can buy that has TrueHD and DTS-HD MA decoding? I found a system on Amazon for $494, but it doesn't have the decoding of the HD audio sources. He's got a PS3 and a 46" 1080p Samsung LCD if that helps. Thanks in advance. __________________ Living Room Sharp LC-46SB57UN 46" 120Hz 1080p LCD (24fps)-Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Receiver-Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR-LG BH200 Super Blu-Toshiba HD-A20 Bedroom Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p 60Hz LCD-DirecTV H23-100 HD-Maganvox NB500MG9-Toshiba HD-A2 Office HP 2159m 21.5" 1080p LCD-Logitech X-540 5.1-Sony 40 GB PS3-ASUS SBC-06D1S-U External BD Drive My Movie Collection 371~140 Latest BD Review: *The Princess and the Frog*

06-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
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06-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tejas Baby Posts: 9,187	One of my clients picked one of those systems up and I set it up for him last weekend. He is pretty happy with it. Everything except the B speakers worked perfectly on it. I just could not get the B speakers to work so I ended up setting connecting the other room speakers to the "surround back" pair and he just sets the Onkyo to 7 channel stereo to listen to the speakers in the other room. Not ideal but it works. __________________ ___________________________________

06-09-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
HiDefRev Trust me. I'm a Doctor. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of Relativity, USA Age: 56 Posts: 1,105	Onkyo 6100 That's right. "B" speakers are the same as "Zone 2". The 6100 is most definitely a 7.1 system and decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio, as well as all of the other Dolby and DTS audio formats. It also features HDMI switching. No matter where you purchase it, the 6100 is the biggest bang for the buck in true 7.1 systems. __________________ Living Room Panasonic PT-50LCZ70 50" 1080p HDTV, Sony Playstation3 80 Gig, Onkyo HT-R667 7.1 AV Receiver, Yamaha NS-6490 Main, Side and Surround Speakers, Cadence C-17 Center Speaker, Acoustic Audio HD-SUB15 15" Subwoofer, DISH ViP 722 HD DVR, Panasonic DVD Recorder/VCR, Monoprice cables Den Viewsonic NX2232W LCD HDTV, RCA RT-2500 5.1 AV Receiver, ESS-308 Main and Surround Speakers, RCA RT2500 Center Speaker Onkyo 10" Subwoofer, DISH ViP 211 HD Receiver, Magnavox Blu-Ray Player

06-11-2009, 11:08 AM	#12
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tejas Baby Posts: 9,187	I heard from Onkyo on the B speaker situation.. the only way to get sound to the B speakers is if th esource is analog. A digital signal cannot be heard through the B channel... that rules out any HDMI or Toslink signal... Basically, any source using the red/white composite 2 channel signal will play through the B speakers __________________ ___________________________________

06-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#15
high145 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 155	Ii, i found many systems list here, you can check.

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