HDMI pass thru or usable?...help: I'm looking at purchasing a cheap under 500 home theater and thought I had it down to: Sony HT-SS2300 5.1 Onkyo HT-S5100 7.1 Both have 3 hdmi in and 1 out, which I really like but I was just reading the Onkyo doesn't...
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I was just considering both these models. With the Onkyo, I think you'd have to go with TOSLINK/optical audio cables for your HDMI devices to transfer sound from the device to the receiver. That was the main thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the Onkyo system, but there's a work-around. The Sony set is aesthetically attractive. My biggest gripe about this (and a lot of Sony products) is that they manufacture their products with minimal compatibility with other brands: the receiver doesn't come with the standard speaker terminals - you won't be able to plug in other speakers into this Sony receiver. But, this may not be an issue for someone planning to truly use this system as a set and has no intent to upgrade or use different speakers while keeping the receiver. I have in-wall speakers installed and it won't work with the Sony system.
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Im debating between these 2 systems.ONKYO HT-S3500 $260ONKYO HT-5600 $500 I want to use it for movies and a home audio music systemIs the 5600 worth the money or nah ?I listen to alot of deep , bass full, rap music, as well as surround sound for the Samsung 60 inch. I know the 5600 has wifi for streaming but Im wondering, is the 900 watt's needed ? or worth the money ?I have a normal size living room 15x12
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I have to agree with you. I have a playstation 3 and a media extender for streaming vids/TV from my computer. That uses up all my HDMI inputs on the Yamaha. So what happens when I get a new device?? Yeah, I'm not really future proofed at all. I'd like to see 4 HDMI inputs.
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Right now I'm trying to decide to get Denon AVR 891 or 2311ci Vs. Onkyo ??I have a large opened livingroom and dinning Room and what great sound.I am looking at the Mirage MX5.1 home set speakers??? Do I need a sound speakerin front of the TV. I was looking at 55" samsung 7000& 8000Vs Sony????Please if anybody can get me some feedback would be appreciated much.
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I've looked at all the SONY .PDF files for the 920 (See SONY/SUPPORT.com), and don't find any reference to HDMI 1.3 or 1.3a. Just HDMI.I ordered the 920 because it does every thing I want and much more, with lots of room to expand. I'm just using 5.1 now. It appears, from all I've read, that the 920 is the "latest and greatest" in HDMI output to date. (11/2008) so I wouldn't worry about it. But that's just me...
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Honestly, buy a new receiver. You need this, and then you can continue using the speakers you have. Trying to do this any other way is not a good idea, and will end up costing you the same amount of money and continued frustrations on lack of HDMI inputs and outputs.
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Hey my Friend, Thanks for your imput. Just want to get a clear understanding about HDMI and Composite connection differences. My HDTV is 3 years old with composite only connection. Will HD DVD give me 1080i reception capabilty. I now have the Dish 622 reciever and get HD quality no problem. Simply put does the Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD player have composite connections along with HDMI. Hope I've made myself clear enough. Thanks Much ... RD
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Good Question! And one I didn't consider when purchasing this unit. The answer is: Apparently not. After getting your question I tried to see if my DVD would play through the Yamaha RX-V371 (with it off, or to say - in standby) to my HDTV. So the receiver does not appear have the pass-through feature. Turning on the receiver yielded both audio & video to my HDTV. Be advised that both the Yamaha unit and my HDTV are circa 2010, have been classified as "discontinued," and probably a feature (as well as others) no one thought about at the time. Note that I use HDMI cables between the Blu-ray player, to the receiver and to the HDTV (as well as an audio optical cable from the HDTV to the receiver). Because of the two-year span of advanced technical features, these units may not have all the features that have occured during that time. But if you can deal with the lack of the stand-by feature, the receiver is a good one otherwise, and at a good price. You might also pose your question to Yamaha (http://usa.yamaha.com)
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QUOTE "If you have an HDMI connection you should be just fine because an HDMI cable sends both audio and video signals through one cable."That standard with HDMI cables BUT does this Sony play through or pass through the sound?
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I have an Onkyo TXSR 601 which has optic 5.1 not HDMI. Wouldn't this be the way to go as far as connecting audio over the RCA 5.1 jacks? I have hooked up the video through the HDMI to the TV directly, I wish the TV Panasonic 9th gen 50" plasma would transfer the digital audio through optic out but it does not.
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It's not very practical to buy speakers, test them and then return them and repeat until finding the best solution. I'm sure going to stores and listening is good but it might sound different when you get it into your home setup.Do you have any suggestions on a good 5.1 setup for the onkyo 606 that doesn't break the bank?
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Just got the 215 @ Costco for $149.99. Doing firmware update via wifi now. Still haven't played anything with it... just passing in info on the price. The HDMI cable it comes with is fine for those of use who know how to separate our power cables from our video/audio cables. If you mix them, you may want something with a heavier insulation on it. I need Lasik anyway, like I'd notice the difference between a free HDMI cable and a $90 Monster brand cable.
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I love this Onkyo. However, I recently added a Sony BluRay to my system and to get an extra input I connected it via 6 cable 5.1 direct route (You select Onkyo DVD Multi here). But, I don't understand why there is no output from my powered subwoofer. The optical/digi connections work the sub fine.
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Panasonic SC-PT770 1000W 5DVD 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Built-in iPod dock and front-to-rear-Wireless Rear Speakers...just look at the reviews...set it to a volume of about 30 and forget ever going to the movies again..your personal movie theater in your 15X15...I would also purchase an optical cord, an HDMI cord for each device you will be using (xbox 360, cable tv box, blu ray player, Panasonic Sc-PT770 DVD player/surround sound system, and one for this device: HDMI Mulit Switch, allows you to hook up 5 devices in part labeled "IN" on the HDMI device and one HDMI cord placed into the "OUT" of the HDMI multi Switch which the other end will go into your HDMI NUMBER ONE on your tv; therefore, all of your devices will be viewed throuhg HDMI NUMBER ONE on your HDTV..THE multi HDMI switch is called Cmple - 5 Port Smart HDMI Switch 5x1 V1.3 for Full 1080P)..please 5 stars is appreciated thanks..hope you enjoy the AWESOME surround sound system..beast of a SUB..rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrRRRRr woofer.
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Tom,Yep, did the test tone both from the Onkyo and BD player. All 6 speakers responded. I did set the BD player for PCM for all formats for 5.1ch. It's my understanding when using the Onkyo DVD Multichannel during playback, the Onkyo ignores its own speaker settings and uses whatever is coming from the BD player. Perhaps I need to tinker with the speaker settings in the BD player. Thanks,Dennis
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Very tough call to make. I can't comment on the Yamaha 465 as I haven't used it. I've looked at its info on Yamaha's site and it doesn't seem to indicate pass-through only for its HDMI, which means it may support audio through HDMI, too. But as they say, specs are subject to change without notice. I do have the Onkyo TX-SR507 receiver and it DOES support audio through HDMI as well. I've read a few reports saying that the Onkyo receiver will work great with Bose, Polk, and Yamaha speakers. I'm actually using Yamaha NS-SP1800 5.1 Speaker system that I bought off of Tigerdirect.com for only $119, and to be honest, they rival my parents Bose home theater system. They have an old analog one since they don't have HD. I'm the only one in my family with HD gear, lol! Score one for the kids. I've actually done a lot of research, even Consumer Reports, to find my receivers. Whenever you do receiver shopping, ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM RECEIVERS THAT HAVE ONLY HDMI PASS-THROUGH if you want your audio going through HDMI. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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The two "cheapest" systems to consider are these...Denon DHT-391XP 5.1 Channel Home Theater System (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)Onkyo HT-S5300 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver and Speaker Package with iPod Dock (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)The Sony isn't even in the same league.If all you are going to connect is HDMI, get the Onkyo. If you have a Wii/VCR, get the Denon(it has HDMI up-conversion)