Recommendations for a 5.1 set up ????

[loki]

Can anyone recommend a half decent 5.1 set up with DVD (Upscale), USB and HDMI. I recently got a new 32" HD TV so I want a half decent DVD System to go with it. Also be ideal if it had optical in as I am considering a PS3 in a few months also. I'm not that fussed about it offering absolutley crystal clear super duper audio. As such I don't wan't to spend over £250.00 if I can help it.

I was looking at this bad boy here http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/196569/samsung-5-1-dvd-home-cinema-system-/

Or this one here http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/5321852/Sony-DAV-DZ260-5-1-Channel-DVD-Home-Cinema-System/Product.html

I think I am leaning more towards the Sony one at any rate. Anyone got any other recommendations ?

[Joe 90]

them samsung kits are sweet. a mate of mine got one to match his TV and its really nice :D
(although he has the one with the tall speakers)

[Del Lardo]

Personally I'd go for separates so you can upgrade if you wish to in the future

AMP - £120
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=YAMA-RXV361

Speakers £80 (not great but maybe an upgrade to £200 KEFs in the future)
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=YAMA-NSP110

DVD Player £60 (take your pick basically)
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=SAMS-DVDHD870

[SidewinderINC]

I'd go with Del Lardo's advice, separates all the way!

[Chuckles]

Thirded.

I spend the extra on the Kef's straight away though - I know it will go over budget.

[Wossi]

Fourthed. I started off with an all in one and have now gone down the separates route, sounds amazing now. Although, if you only want the all in one then that samsung is a good bet.

[loki]

Hmm you got me thinking now. It might be better to spend the money on a half decent seperates system and then plug the PS3 in via Optical and have that as the media centre

[Del Lardo]

If you're definitely getting a PS3 then you don't need to buy a DVD player as it will do that.

Unless you are very limited on your budget I would suggest you splash out a bit and go for

AMP - £229
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=YAMA-DSPAX761

Speakers - £199
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=KEF-KHT1005

The AMP does HDMI audio so you would have the HDMI connection going in and the video passed through to the TV.

You also have a free HDMI port should you for example get Freesat HD in the future. As the switching is done by the amp you would only need to change the input on the Amp to change the audio and video source. Sounds like a minor thing but is bloody useful.

[leowyatt]

Separates are the way to go matey. Your best getting a decent amp and some good speakers which you can chop and change as the need arises.

We'll be in a similar situation to you soon but I actually already have a pair of floorstanders so will just need to buy an amp, centre, usb and a pair of rears.

[loki]

Does PS3 upscale DVD's ?? Not a big issue if it doesn't but would be a nice to have.

[leowyatt]

I'm pretty sure it does, I know the 360 does.

Yup (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5691156&postcount=2)

[SidewinderINC]

And as Del Lardo says, you won't need to use optical if you get an AV receiver as most do HDMI audio :)

[Del Lardo]

And as Del Lardo says, you won't need to use optical if you get an AV receiver as most do HDMI audio :)

You need to be careful if you are shopping around the £200 mark as I know a couple of the Cambridge Audio lower end models have HDMI ports but don't do HDMI audio.

It does say in the specs on the Richer Sounds website if you're not sure.