[PAPPACLART]

Hello

Wondering if you guys could clear up a few things. I have owned a Panasonic SCHT500 for some time which is a 500watt all in one system. I am telling you this just so you AV philes are aware of what I have and am used too. I have been happy with this system but no longer have it.

I have a PS3 and a Phillips 42 PFL 7603D. For some time I have been looking to compliment it with a cinema set up. As I have been happy with the sound of my trusty Panasonic, I thought of just buying another all in one system instead of seperates.

As my PS3 supports various HD sound formats I thought well I may as well take advantage of this but this is where I get confused with regards to the all-in-ones - and how it all works, whether the all-in-one needs 1 or 2 HDMI's to enable it to process the HD sound from the PS3 - so that they all connect together etc. If this is the case can somebody recommend me a model? I know that I can connect to an All-in-one via the audio ditial out from the PS3, but I hear that this does not have the bandwidth to support the bitrate of the HD audio or it downscales it?

Also, I have been looking at a seperate solution and have read some glowing reviews of some ofthe Onkyo AV receivers which can support HD sound - from about £250.

One of the reasons for me choosing and all-in-one system is the cost compared to a seperate set up but will only consider-an-all in one solution providing that I can play the lossless HD audio from the PS3 through it.

If this is not possible then I will go the seperate route, which brings me to ask about the speakers, as there is no point pairing up an Onkyo with some cheap speakers though I really do not want to spend more than £250 on a 5.1 speaker set bringing the whole system price to approx £500.

Also

How good are the all-in-ones compared to a cheapish seperate solution, as even my 5 year old Panasonic still manges to shake the place when I crank it up while still soundind good.(to me)

All of your feed back will be much appreciated. Thanks

[tom 2000]

Originally Posted by PAPPACLART

Hello

Wondering if you guys could clear up a few things. I have owned a Panasonic SCHT500 for some time which is a 500watt all in one system. I am telling you this just so you AV philes are aware of what I have and am used too. I have been happy with this system but no longer have it.

I have a PS3 and a Phillips 42 PFL 7603D. For some time I have been looking to compliment it with a cinema set up. As I have been happy with the sound of my trusty Panasonic, I thought of just buying another all in one system instead of seperates.

As my PS3 supports various HD sound formats I thought well I may as well take advantage of this but this is where I get confused with regards to the all-in-ones - and how it all works, whether the all-in-one needs 1 or 2 HDMI's to enable it to process the HD sound from the PS3 - so that they all connect together etc. If this is the case can somebody recommend me a model? I know that I can connect to an All-in-one via the audio ditial out from the PS3, but I hear that this does not have the bandwidth to support the bitrate of the HD audio or it downscales it?

Also, I have been looking at a seperate solution and have read some glowing reviews of some ofthe Onkyo AV receivers which can support HD sound - from about £250.

One of the reasons for me choosing and all-in-one system is the cost compared to a seperate set up but will only consider-an-all in one solution providing that I can play the lossless HD audio from the PS3 through it.

If this is not possible then I will go the seperate route, which brings me to ask about the speakers, as there is no point pairing up an Onkyo with some cheap speakers though I really do not want to spend more than £250 on a 5.1 speaker set bringing the whole system price to approx £500.

Also

How good are the all-in-ones compared to a cheapish seperate solution, as even my 5 year old Panasonic still manges to shake the place when I crank it up while still soundind good.(to me)

All of your feed back will be much appreciated. Thanks

Sony HT-IS100 - 5.1 ch - Home Cinema Upgrade kit: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

This would meet your needs and it comes in one box. Just connect your PS3 with HDMI lead and away you go. Will handle Tru HD and DTS MA PCM that PS3 outputs. Plus can accept two further HDMI sources.

[PAPPACLART]

Thanks

Looks good but I have read mixed reviews. I do want to use my set up for music also and this is an area where the sony is suposedly not so strong.

For approx £100 more I can pair up an Onkyo tx-sr507 with somE tanoy 5.1 SFX speakers via Superhifi.

Surely the seperates would be a better choice?