Home Cinema Set-Up from Scratch - Beginner Questions

[AlCapwnUK]

I am looking at upgrading a very dated 27" Sony HD (ish-1080i) TV set up that has seen me through 6 years of uni.

Working with a fairly small room.

I am fairly confident on the TV upgrade (Panasonic Viera Tx-40cx680b):

- http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-viera-tx-40cx680b-led-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-40-with-freeview-hd-and-built-in-wi-fi/p1961457

But the sound system is new to me. I have only ever set up a very modest PC audio system with audioengine a2s running off of a dragonfly DAC.

I want to build up towards a 5.1 system to soften the financial blow.

Am I right in thinking that I need to start with an AVR?

My current thinking is that I need something like....

- Yamaha RXV379 AVR

- Q Acoustics 3010s x2 - as front L/R

+/- Q Acoustics 3090c - as centre

Giving me a 2.0 or 3.0 set up.

Then later adding the rear and subwoofer.

I'll be plugging in:

- PS4

- Virgin TiVo box

- Wii U

Would be nice if my girlfriend could plug her iPhone in easily as well.

Quick questions:

- is the Yamaha AVR good enough?

- do I need the AVR initially or can I start with 2.0?

 

[AlCapwnUK]

Current TV is Sony KDL26S3000

The sound on it is actually very good for a flat(ish) screen - but the screen size and picture quality are not up to scratch anymore

 

[Son_of_SJ]

- is the Yamaha AVR good enough?

Yes.

- do I need the AVR initially or can I start with 2.0?

Yes, you do need the AVR, otherwise you won't get any sound at all!

I'll just add that I'm glad that, subject to funds, you are going to build up your system - you certainly don't have to buy it all at once. Start with the Yamaha and two front speakers, and add the rest as money becomes available.

 

[AlCapwnUK]

Thanks for the reply.

Looks like I'm good to go.

Now I just need to convince my GF that we really do need a new TV and speakers. 😛

 

[AlCapwnUK]

That : P smiley was a bit of a surprise

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Thanks for the reply.

Looks like I'm good to go.

Now I just need to convince my GF that we really do need a new TV and speakers. 😛

As they say, good luck with that!