Currently have a Panasonic 1080i plasma fed by a blu-ray player (also delivers Netflix), Now TV box, Amazon Fire stick and Xbox One S.
My last foray into surround sound was a number of years ago with an Onkyo 605 and a set of KEF KHT3005SEs.
I'm looking to upgrade the TV (for the purpose of this thread assume an LG OLED or Sony XE9305) and the sound. I've no interest in Atmos and whilst I would like support for 5.1, due to domestic considerations I am planning now for a 3.1 system.
To give you an idea of the sort of kit I've been considering, it's been along the lines of the Denon 2400 AV receiver and Monitor Audio Bronze centre and bookshelf left and right. I've been looking at alternatives but that gives you a sense of budget.
The part I'm looking for views on is the AV Receiver. The only reason I'm buying a receiver is to drive the three speakers and balance their positioning in the room. The TV itself is likely to have Netflix & Amazon apps built in. Now TV is 720 content anyway. A future UHD Bluray player could be one with dual HDMI outs avoiding the need for HDCP2.2 outs on the receiver (i.e. visual info direct to TV). I have no interest in other AV gadgets such as streaming and multi-room. Given all of this, does it make sense to look for an older AV receiver that will provide more bang for my buck in terms of TV/film sound?
I have a separate HiFi so music playback isn't particularly important.
Cheers
My last foray into surround sound was a number of years ago with an Onkyo 605 and a set of KEF KHT3005SEs.
I'm looking to upgrade the TV (for the purpose of this thread assume an LG OLED or Sony XE9305) and the sound. I've no interest in Atmos and whilst I would like support for 5.1, due to domestic considerations I am planning now for a 3.1 system.
To give you an idea of the sort of kit I've been considering, it's been along the lines of the Denon 2400 AV receiver and Monitor Audio Bronze centre and bookshelf left and right. I've been looking at alternatives but that gives you a sense of budget.
The part I'm looking for views on is the AV Receiver. The only reason I'm buying a receiver is to drive the three speakers and balance their positioning in the room. The TV itself is likely to have Netflix & Amazon apps built in. Now TV is 720 content anyway. A future UHD Bluray player could be one with dual HDMI outs avoiding the need for HDCP2.2 outs on the receiver (i.e. visual info direct to TV). I have no interest in other AV gadgets such as streaming and multi-room. Given all of this, does it make sense to look for an older AV receiver that will provide more bang for my buck in terms of TV/film sound?
I have a separate HiFi so music playback isn't particularly important.
Cheers