Surround Sound Query!!

[admin_exported]

I have a Panasonic SCT460 surround system, but am thinking about replacing it with a Blu-ray version. Will any of the new standalone players accept the push-in cables of my speakers, or will I have to start from scratch?

Failing that, If I bought a new sony Blu-ray player, as I have a Sony 37W5500 lcd, could I play it through my Onkyo CR715 CD system, or do I need a dedicated AV Receiver to enable the various sound modes available through a Blu-ray disc?

Thanks.

 

[tvspecv]

my advice is to not get the all-in-one system and get a AV reciever onkyo, yamaha, pioneer etc. i`m sure you can still use those old speakers on the new reciever

 

[Andrew Everard]

Speakers for systems such as the one you have are usually of very low impedance, and can cause problems when used with conventional AV receivers.

 

[tvspecv]

thanks andrew but mixing speakers is it good or bad? i.e. front L+R and centre same like the kefs and the bostons for rear surround?