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Hello,First I want to say I'm new to this forum and I don't know exactly where to pose this question. Secondly, I don't know why exactly, although this is just an internet forum, I feel intimidated when posting this. Maybe because I'm asking about low-end HTiB stuff in an audiophile forum? Heh. I usually go to RedFlagDeals to pose these questions but I feel that they have either grown tired of answering Audio questions and that it'd probably be better to go to a audio dedicated forum.
Let's get things started then shall we? I'm a newb in this scene, but I'm interested in learning otherwise I wouldn't even be posting here.
I just bought an HDTV (NS-42L780A12 if anyone is interested or if its relevant) and I'm looking to match it up with a cheap HTiB set that I will NOT be upgrading. I will be selling it off to a friend close to boxing day OR putting into the guest/tennants bedroom, and then buying my first real home theater set piece by piece during the holiday season. I want to mention some things:
1) This will be for a bedroom, I suppose Small/medium size? Like an apartment suite, I don't have the exact numbers for it. Best guess is something like 12 or 11'x9 or 8'?
2) It has to have tower speakers cause' my friend that may take it off me later on says he wants a set with them. I mean, I do admit, tower speakers are aesthetically pleasing.
3) Small budget, since it's temp. When I mean small, I mean 300ish all in type of small.
4) Need a set by late August/early September.
So here's what I am resorting to, the source is great for cheap stuff.
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Sony's DAV-TZ510 DVD Home Theatre set on sale for 229.99, originally 299.99.
[url]http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=3116750&category=home-theater-systems&catalog=Online&tab=1#more[/url]
Samsung's HT-TZ322 also DVD Home Theatre set on clearance for 229.99, originally 499.99.
No link.
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I think what it comes down to is outputs/inputs? Both are really lacking TBH, but what can I expect. I watch 720/1080p rips of shows/movies and play on my PS3. I'll sometimes use my computer as a HTPC. I will also be using a tablet to connect to my TV via hdmi. Essentially at once I'll be using two different HDMI enabled electronics and my PC (via DVI) to my TV. Everything is generally for HD content.
I've read that the TZ510 has no optical input or something? It seems really important but I'm not exactly sure why. I've read/heard that you need it for true 5.1 sound? The TZ322 is clearance and I will not be able to return it, which is why I want to make an informed decision before I purchase. Both are passive subs...? How do you tell the difference?
Lastly, should I pull the trigger at all on these two sets? Or should I wait for better deals later in August or early September? My budget will stay the same, all in 300ish (little more for the environmental fee/shipping/tax).
Thanks for any input and help,
Transcend
P.S. if I'm in the wrong sub-forum could someone tell me for future reference? Thanks.
Follow Ups:
To introduce a very bad analogy, if they cheapest new car you can afford is a Yugo, maybe you're better off buying a used anything.
I stopped at a bunch of yard sales today, and one had a reasonable HTIB system - maybe Panasonic, (it had a wireless link to the rear speakers). The asking price was only about $50.
I'd be more inclined to put all the real money into an HDMI receiver; I think a 5.1 that supports True HD and DTS MA isn't unrealistic (7.1, upscaling, not so likely). Use whatever you can find for speakers; there's often terrific deals at thrift stores and yard sales. While it's obviously best if they match, the truth is that even identical speakers don't sound the same when they're in different locations. Still, it wouldn't be hard to collect 4 or 5 or 7 of a widely available and popular minispeaker like the Radio Shack Minimus 7. A proper AV receiver will have "bass management" and "phantom center" so if you went with 4.0 using full-size speakers, you wouldn't miss any dialogue or bass.
Welcome to the Asylum, I also have a HTPC, Samsung 32" HDTV and 5.1 surround system. Mine is near field, I use a 550 W Yamaha HT receiver, it does the latest HD-dts, and Dolby HD. If you wait till fall the prices will be better. Yamaha has THiB and the fronts are floor standers. Again welcome and Cheers!
Thanks for the reply!
So I should wait until fall huh, roughly how deep into fall should I wait? Passed late August/early September I assume?
Are there many HTiBs that come with tallboys (learned some naming through research!)? Entry level HTiBs.
If I HAD to choose between those two sets, which should I go for? I think the Samsung.
Thanks,
Transcend
I'd get the Sony, several years ago I bought one and it is still my second unit, it plays SACD's and I own two Sony DVP-NS90V players. Mid-Fi is all I can afford, semi-retired. Alan
Interesting, why the Sonys? Even without the optical output?
Thanks,
Transcend
Screw it! I delved deeper into the research and I was like "these two suck even for temps".
Here's my new bid.
Samsung's HT-D5330
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-1000-watt-5-1-channel-3d-blu-ray-home-theatre-system-ht-d5330-ht-d5330/10166806.aspx?path=d02b4c63e64d6ad5d375a21233bb87aden02
and LG's HB906PA
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-lg-1100-watt-5-1-channel-blu-ray-home-theatre-system-hb906pa-hb906pa/10167587.aspx?path=71999fd60491d399a5fd54bb7edc831den02
Which should I go for? 8D
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