- Aug 10, 2019
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My first hesitant post. I am planning to set up a second lounge as an 'entertainment room'. I have narrowed the choice of TV to Samsung PS 50Q97HDX or Panasonic TH-50PX70. I already have Sky+ HD (currently in another room, will move it), my kids have PS3 and Wii and I want to add a PC with the TV as monitor for internet, music, digital photos and home movies. I have a reasonably clear idea of what I need until I come to the surround sound system. It seems the more I read up on the subject and appreciate the options that are available the less decisive I get! If someone with experience could give me a few pointers I would be very grateful. Maybe a few specific questions:-
- I'm assuming I can use the PS3 as upscaling DVD player (and Blu-ray) so I don't need DVD player, just receiver and 5.1 speaker package? In any case I tend to think connectivity might be restricted with a DVD Home Cinema package?
- to keep the 'better half' on side it needs to look good and properly coordinated, so we have a black gloss theme in mind (Wii excepted!)
- without so much as a thought about it's function she loves the look of the new LG 'Champagne Flute' DVD Home Cinema package but that seems to go against my first point?
- I like what I read about the Onkyo TX-SR505 (in black of course) but how on earth do I choose an appropriate speaker package?
- can I expect to play music from MP3 files on my PC via the 5.1 system and if so how would I connect it up?
- would I connect the PS3 to the receiver via HDMI for sound and picture or use one of the available HDMI inputs on the plasma TV and have separate audio connection to the receiver?
- similarly would I connect up the Sky+ HD box via HDMI to the TV and use audio connection to the amp?
- I haven't been persuaded that the extra cost of 1080p over 720 is worth it when the quality difference is barely perceptible to my eye and I can spend the money saved on something else I need within a limited budget: did I miss something?
I hope I've addressed my questions to the appropriate forum and thanks in anticipation for any guidance you can offer.
- I'm assuming I can use the PS3 as upscaling DVD player (and Blu-ray) so I don't need DVD player, just receiver and 5.1 speaker package? In any case I tend to think connectivity might be restricted with a DVD Home Cinema package?
- to keep the 'better half' on side it needs to look good and properly coordinated, so we have a black gloss theme in mind (Wii excepted!)
- without so much as a thought about it's function she loves the look of the new LG 'Champagne Flute' DVD Home Cinema package but that seems to go against my first point?
- I like what I read about the Onkyo TX-SR505 (in black of course) but how on earth do I choose an appropriate speaker package?
- can I expect to play music from MP3 files on my PC via the 5.1 system and if so how would I connect it up?
- would I connect the PS3 to the receiver via HDMI for sound and picture or use one of the available HDMI inputs on the plasma TV and have separate audio connection to the receiver?
- similarly would I connect up the Sky+ HD box via HDMI to the TV and use audio connection to the amp?
- I haven't been persuaded that the extra cost of 1080p over 720 is worth it when the quality difference is barely perceptible to my eye and I can spend the money saved on something else I need within a limited budget: did I miss something?
I hope I've addressed my questions to the appropriate forum and thanks in anticipation for any guidance you can offer.