Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster
I have a quick question somebody might be able to help me with.
I have a HTPC using an ASUS HDMI motherboard connected to my Panasonic Plasma TV, everything works well (in fact it's the best investment I've ever made).
Now I would like to enhance the setup by adding surround sound for both the movies played from the computer and normal TV channels from the Sky+ box.
My question:
Should I spend my money on a standard home cinema DVD setup, or is is possible to somehow channel my TV's sound back through the HTPC and then use either my Bose Companion 5 speakers or go out and by a 5.1/7.1 speaker set.
Visually, it's either
1, Get a proper home cinema setup:
HTPC >HDMI> TV > HT Amp/DVD > 5.1 speakers
or
SKY >SCART> TV > HT Amp/DVD > 5.1 speakers
2, Sounds crazy but just might work option:
HTPC >HDMI> TV >Optical> HTPC > 5.1 speakers
or
SKY >SCART> TV >Optical> HTPC > 5.1 speakers
What are your thoughts ohh learned ones!!
