Audio Advice
Hi All
Thanks in advance for your consideration and views.
I have a Panasonic 42" GT30 Plasma TV, very happy with the TV but have been looking for some time to try and improve the sound experience.
I have limited space and the TV sits on a corner unit. I have a budget of up to around £300.
Main use would be:
SKY HD
PS3 Gaming
PS3 Blu Rays
Music from iPod/Iphone.
I have considered a wide range of options but a combination of space and my better half has confirmed I am looking for a 2.1 type system. I'm by no means an audiophile but a friend or two tell me I shouldn't be buying a system without HD audio or active sub speakers etc etc... thing is i'm not sure whether I'd notice the difference?
The current options I am considering are:
Samsung HWE551 | Soundbar | Richer Sounds
Onkyo HTX22HDX Black | 2.1 Package System inc. Speakers excluding DVD Player | Richer Sounds
Bose® COMPANION® 5 | Multimedia Speaker System | Richer Sounds
My current favorite is the first link the Samsung HW 551e which I have heard in store playing music and film trailers, I was impressed.... but I'm getting hung up on the lack of HD audio... should I be?
The Onkyo system seems to be more equiped technically but I just don't like the athestics, and the bose system was just a straight forward simple "solution".. but i'm told this isn't "home cinema"
Would be really appreciative of any views / suggestions anyone has.
Thank You.
All Comments (6)
Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: OldEnglish on Jun 09, 2012 18:00: add
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Secondly, if you're not an audio mad kinda guy then I doubt you'd really appreciate the decent differences of the "HD" audio formats (blu-ray would be the only thing that utilises this anyway).
Thirdly, I'd advise you stay away from 5.1 as it's costly and consumes space which is a major annoyance when it comes to positioning etc.
Fourthly I'd personally advise that you get a passive 2.1. system. You can get some very decent HiFi speakers for around the £100 mark and a nice stereo amp to go with it on your budget. Add some decent speaker stands and then have a listen, would be great for music, tv gaming. If it's not "bass'y" enough THEN think about adding a sub, might not even be needed.
Speaking from personal experience here mind, I have a custom put together "HD" 5.1 system, had a 2.1 previously, I study sound tech in university etc
Also I'd recommend Richer Sounds, decent prices.
Any questions etc let me know :)
Edited By: JamesClark1991 on Jun 09, 2012 23:27
Firstly thanks for your reply. Would you be able to recommend an amp like you suggested?
Thanks
Firstly thanks for your reply. Would you be able to recommend an amp like you suggested?
Thanks
Np, you can get a decent amp for under £200 and you can pick up some real bargains if you buy 2nd hand discontinued stock.
Either of these 2 amps would be more than suitable and they both get good user reivews
Amp 1
Amp 2
If you're prepared to buy senond had you can get some great amps on the cheap such as this one
Second Hand Alternative
As for speakers there is a lot of competition under the £150 mark. I can vouch for these (they also get a 5 star write up and look great)
Tanooy V1 Speakers
I wont list a subwhoofer as you should really listen to the stereo system before deciding to add a sub.
I also wont list speaker stands as they are mostly down to personal taste and are reliant on space.
Hope this helps :)